yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mondor1979:
That won't do? https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/general/adreno-430-driver-adreno-430-graphics-t3551846
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Good luck flashing a Snapdragon 810 driver on a Snapdragon 801 powered phone. I see you really want a new phone though.

Not exactly, but we are working mainly on other things.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mondor1979:
Yes, but not Sony any more. As For 801 and 810 - I have Z5 dual and Z2 both. So I've just missed the right topic. Sorry for that.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jokerzz81:
Backup your data, and format SD card.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jhon_bayu:
What you get error storage.?

After delete some file status memory not decrease..after rebooting,some file already decrease..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Phone is restarting after close the WiFi Direct. I'm on latest weekly.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Logs?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
I can't see take bug report option. How can I take it?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mimo.aridi:
Search how to logcat on google.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
I was googled and found this https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/bug-report.html

But there is no option and I can't find a computer right now.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
See the "How to Logcat" link in my signature..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kgursu:
Hi. CarbonROM Servers are back up. So, I tried to control updates to this ROM. It says "Updates disabled" there on System Updates section of Settings. Is this completely normal or am I missing something?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zeinal3abedein:
Is backing to nougat solve the problem or i have to back to stock rom?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] XperiaZ2FAN:
TWRP

Noob question:

I have already cr6.1 oreo on my z2, and i want to test RZ 3.5 kernel... but i can`t access to TWRP, i try install whit twrp app, but dont work for me, any idea? sorry for my english.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ticktock666:
Are you using magisk? The latest version 19.1 breaks recovery for the z2, the only way to access twrp is to turn off the phone completely, then hold down the vol down button and the power button until the phone vibrates.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] XperiaZ2FAN:
Don't work :( ... Other idea? Sorry for my english.

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Yeah, i am using magisk .... I try your method to access to twrp, but dont work :crying: ,other idea? Please.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] @kitokit:
[MENTION=9911060]XperiaZ2FAN[/MENTION]

Try flashing your ROM boot image or uninstall magisk 19.1 and flash 18.1 again.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] XperiaZ2FAN:
Then...

1. Flash boot.img and recovery.img

2.unistall magiks v19.1

3.install SuperU

4. Reboot phone .

This proccess is correct for root and recovery ? Sorry for my English
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] @kitokit:
Why don't you use magisk 18.1 , it's stable.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sirzento:
So I have a question.

This is still the best option to get a high rooted version of Android on my phone right?

It says I need an open bootloader, I have no clue what this means.

currently I have Android 4.4.4 installed and rooted via kingroot.

is there maybe a video tutorial or a step by step guid to isnstall this software?

Can I somehow backup my Data (Apps and saves, pictures and videos, so no system datas etc) and get it back on this version? Or just the old copy/paste via pc?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] XperiaZ2FAN:
First step :

Verify if you can unlock your bootloader ..

Open dialer and enter *#*#7378423#*#* , Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can unlock your bootloader. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. Good luck
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sirzento:
Thanks, its says that i can unlook it :)

btw, can I still use the normal app store with this firmware?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] XperiaZ2FAN:
Yeah, obviously you will use the normal app store ... Firstly, Do a backup of your drmkeys, because dmr keys is losing when you unlock your bootloader. https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

You can restore your DRM keys. But before should block your bootloader again. Sorry for my English
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sirzento:
Ok I will do that when I am going to install this to my phone. Thanks for the Help
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sirzento:
Ok so Im still dont get what I need to do. It just says flash something to my phone but I dont even know how or with software is used for that.

The tutorials on youtube I have found are using something else than this.

Can somebody give me a good tutorial for that?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] aelfinn:
This is a development thread. Please see the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
If you are not sure what you are about to do THEN DO NOT PROCEED. Although there are people here on this forum that can help you, but spoon-feeding is not the preferred idea in modding... Please explore the methods or the terms by yourself, thanks.

And please use the dedicated Q&A thread for such inquiries, thank you.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Instagram videos still freezing sometime in latest build
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
Battery drain issue is occured in last 3 releases, February and January Releases runs much stable.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Agree with that
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lordalireza:
Me too Phone is always warm and it uses way too much battery without using it.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
Sir, you observed this issue on the latest release (11.05.2019), didn't you? I'm returning back to January release with RR-QC hack and everything looks normal for now :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Lithesis:
What is this RR-QC hack?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
That's the Quick Charge (short QC) Mod for Android 8.1.

https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...nt/mod-enable-quick-charge-2-0-t3784333/page1
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Lithesis:
Yeah just googled it after I woke up but thanks anyway :)

I also found old builds here: https://basketbuild.com/devs/CarbonROM/sirius. I'm using February build, very low idle drain <0.3%/h. I also read it doesn't have heat problems, have to test it though.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Is February build has bugs?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] badhon_raj:
How do I disable double tap to wake?

It's disabled in settings, but still the device wakes up on double tap.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maisdoiscorregos:
I already questioned this in several other ROMs and nobody ever answered me, I see it as a bug that nobody gives any attention to
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Samir2298:
Does this rom have heat problem?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] castrum_doloris:
Didn't encounter one. But I'm not doing much with it. It's for sure not worse than on stock ;)

Just try it by yourself
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
Has anyone tested the June Security update
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Samir2298:
Who is building these updates? I thought rcstar left the development.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Hafyzy:
i did , now we can install latest magisk without losing twrp :)

yeah rcstar already left the development , but carbon server will always build for us(only security patch not bug fix , if have bug fix that maybe made by someone else) until they stop it . or rcstar itself build for us :) but there's no more bug fix from him.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Axel_Cj:
Does it have fully Working Ambien display now or not ,and other thing does it have Theming accent or not ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
Is there any battery drain on phone idle? Is there any heat problem on the June patch, and last question, Is there any performance drop especially in games. Thnx in advance :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] castrum_doloris:
Yes it should have Ambient Display (one little search in thread would have answered this question). For theming you could use Substratum + default dark theme https://f-droid.org/app/de.spiritcroc.defaultdarktheme_oms

There you can set everything, if the Rom lacks smth

There is always an idle drain. How much it is depends on your usage and apps installed/running in background (eg. GApps are a hard drainer). Overall it's better than on stock (without GApps). In my opinion.

That's the 5th time in a very short period of time I see the question about heating problems... Guys, you can search in this thread for it!

The Z2 always had a heating problem on demanding tasks. Idle or in normal usage (phoning, texting) there is no heating. I never experienced any performance drops, but I never was really gaming. Depends heavily on the game itself too if there are performance problems

In the end, for both of you:

First search in the thread!

Second: try it out by yourselves! We can not know, what you're doing with your phones and what your expecting.

I invested more time to write this comment than the flashing of carbon would have been taking
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
I know that facts but I tested whole march, april and may releases and all of them have battery drain problem although I have not installed anything. For now I'm using February release with Gapps and it performs smoothly and the battery lasts longer than stock rom. I've just wondered is there anything change in newest releases, that's why I asked.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] castrum_doloris:
The builds here (for Z2) are not really actively maintained anymore. They're just merging in the AOSP 8 branch each month (security patches etc) with their own trees.

Device specific development has generally stopped for a while now.

So there shouldn't be much (no) changing, inclusive kernel. Therefore I can't explain why you experience this behaviour.

I experience no drain. I guess you have to try each build to check if it gets better for you
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] omgasm:
is it true for CR 6.1 only or for CR 7 too? I've decided to try AICP before moving to CR 7 from CR 6.1 and now I'm not sure if I was needed to make any move at all initially
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Hafyzy:
please do not expect temperature problems and battery drain will be fixed(my personal review) . z2 is old device , it may demanding extra power to run latest android smoothly and SD 801 is 32bit/28nm technology where it will produce more heat and battery drain compare to latest SnapDragon using 64bit/12nm/7nm whatsoever which is good handling battery and core(s) with more efficient . i got 3 hours of usage/sot i feel so much grateful right now, while we can running on latest android . about gaming im not sure how the performance because i not playing games on mobile phone so much ..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MAKW38:
cant enter recovery

guys, need help . cant enter recovery . tried flashing recovery again but cant enter. on carbon rom right now. tried command method and also manual method , and reboot to recovey method, its restarting into system but not entering recovery
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] castrum_doloris:
Do you have the newest Magisk version installed? If yes, that's the problem.

I think the latest working version is 19.0 or even 18.x. You'll have to downgrade

EDIT:

I see a user mentions, that with june patch (latest CarbonRom) everything works again... but try anyway
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MAKW38:
thank you so much. i was using another phone these past couple of months. so wasnt following z2 development . back again on z2 now. i was thinking of doing it from scratch, stock firmware and all that. but now uninstalled magisk , can enter recovery again
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Cygmon0:
This problem existed since first oreo ROM.

You must have been flashed the boot.img through flashtool.

Thats the big problem.

Just use fastboot as instructions says in first post..

Dont do the easy way. Do the correct way

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MAKW38:
i always flash through fastboot. never had this problem before. to confirm i tested with magisk 18.xx version, no problem in entering recovery. then again i flashed magisk 19.xx version , couldnt enter recovery. so i think the problem was with magisk. update: latest june build fixed this issue. now can use magisk 19.xx version
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
I tested and still I think the February release is still working flawlessly. It's too bad [MENTION=5621191]rcstar6696[/MENTION] has quit to development of Z2, thank's for his fully effort, we can use Android 8.1 oreo very stable.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Instagram video still not fixed, even i open the build.prop and the persist.media command is exist but the video still freezing
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sur3:
How can I install apk-files in this ROM, for example I downloaded the f-droid apk but when I click it in the file browser it does not install?!?

And how can I disable this google search bar on the bottom of the home screen? And how to disable the date shown on top of the home screen (for replacing it with the calender widget which shows the date anyway..)?!?

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Edit: Ok I could install an apk using an other file explorer installed via google play, but does the builtin file explorer not support installing apk-files? o.O

Edit2: Ok found out how to disable the date and search bar in the Pixel Launcher settings, hidden in the App-Info instead of the main settings menu.. ^^
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sur3:
I have to report the problem that when not using my phone my touchscreen gets frozen and I have to force a reboot with the hardware button, is there a fix for that?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MAKW38:
Hi, where can I find the February release ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] sur3:
/dev/input/event0 which is the touchscreen seems to stop working while other event devices continue to output data, so probably the kernel driver has a problem? Is there a way to reload the touchscreen kernel driver via adb to test that?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] saltylemondrops:
Here is the list:

https://basketbuild.com/devs/CarbonROM/sirius
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kgursu:
Hi.

I did get the intention from the lead developers of CarbonROM that Sirius branch will move to Pie after some time, but how soon can this be? Can you give us a clue?

Thanks...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Vu Hoan Huy:
Hi, I am try to get base address of boot.img. Pls help me.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
Inside rom zip
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Vu Hoan Huy:
Do you know how to create a custom boot.img to enable debuggable for all installed app? I try unpacking boot.img and editing ro.debuggable=1 then repack and flash but It still didnt work.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
Sorry, I don't know about that.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Siriustomz:
Hi, i flashed my Xperia 2 weeks ago with the latest rom and it's very stable, but when i go to settings-->root management the app crashes. Also there's an issue with the battery saver, because the charge goes down faster when it is active(below 15%). I will try to switch-off this function
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
This is amazing rom for my z2 but the only thing keeping me in stock rom is camera. There is no rom with good camera picture as stock. Thanks for all devs for their amazing works.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Try this out.https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/xperienz-ui-oreo-pie-aosp-xperienced-t3875131

It's the carbon rom with xperia apps like camera. Or if you want only the sony camera, try this out:

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/carbomrom-xperia-package-guide-clean-t3816147
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] omgasm:
just have updated to 20191123-0306!

also this:[IMG="23.11.2019"]https://i.imgur.com/fkxRpIg.png[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] wicozani:
Yes, I have just updated to the latest version as well. Very cool that this 6-year old phone is now updated to an Android Security Patch Level of November 5, 2019!

A few things: 1) I bootlooped when simply trying to dirty install this update over the November 2018 Carbon 6.1 version. A factory reset wipe from the TWRP recovery (3.2.1-s) fixed this, but then I had to set it up all over again. 2) Pretty stable, though various Google (Play Services) functions are telling me they have stopped. Play Store unable to open at present. Worked yesterday. A Dalvik/cache wipe has fixed this for now. No random reboots, however. 3) Google (settings) does not open in the main Settings. Appears to try to open Google Account and then immediately closes. 4) Safetynet seems to be working ok (I use SuperSu); all my banking apps function properly. 5) Xposed Installer crashes when trying to install anything, including module updates. 6) Substratum themes crash; cannot even open to preview. 7) Camera a bit challenged to find proper auto focus. Clicking on background detail helps with this.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kakakatq:
can I dirty flash over lineage os v 15.1 android v 8.1.0 oreo ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AzraelX:
yep! I installed the latest 20200123-0354 and Google play services stopping bug is still there. Could not complete the "New device set up" at the very first boot because of that error. but after wiping cache/Dalvik will fix the problem. :) However, the device is pretty stable so far.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Dred65:
Wow what a quest full of other quests I had today. Finally got my stock xperia z2 android 6.0 to carbon rom android 8.1. You guys have done an awesome job.

Ty sooo much!!

Went straight to the 2020 latest rom. So far so good.

Didnt know which gapps to install, so I installed opengapps arm, 8.1, micro, hopefully thats not the wrong one. I didnt see any instructions on which 1 to install. If im wrong pls some1 advise. Otherwise i'll assume all is well.

Was hoping to not install any gapps, but from the stock file manage, 'files', I could not install fdroid apk. If any1 knows how to install apk without gapps pls let me know. I'll happily reflash again.

Cheers ?

P.s. just read

"Q- Which gapps should be used?

A- OpenGapps arm 7.1 Full",

so id say connecting the dots im OK on which gapps.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AzraelX:
Choosing the correct gapps is not a big deal if you know little bit of specs of your lovely golden device z2. Anyway the platform should be ARM and the android version should be 8.1, because you are about to flash carbon ROM 8.1. Then you are free to choose the variant to whatever you like. Each has different Google apps contained and you can see them by clicking the icon right after the variant name and decide what you need to have. I personally recommend micro, mini or full. :)

Thank you.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Liamb79:
Thank you

I would just like to thank the developers for creating this quite brilliant ROM

You have given new life to my Sony Xperia Z2 which i believe is one of the greatest smartphones ever made

I've installed the ROM along with GApps 8.1 nano and the Sony Apps enabler zip

Also tested the Xperia Camera Magisk Module and it works flawlessly

thank you :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] isaakcu:
It vibrates on its own when I put the device into vibration mode after the update. In addition, ringtones and notification sounds are cut off automatically after a certain time.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nhuduy:
Don't repack.

1. Extract file boot.img from file zip. Flash kernel boot.img.

2. Flash file zip.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] francois095:
Hello

I need help, i have a Xperia z2 with existenz lollipop, i install 5 or 6 times carbon rom 8.1, it's work fine but i have some problems

1: It's impossible to enter in recovery twrp 3.2.1.1 after the first rebooting

2: that say sd card (250Go) corrupted so in can't to restore my data

3: it is possible to have dark mode on this rom like on existenz lollipop?

Everytime i reinstall existenz

Thank you for your help
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] devilgloom:
Hey man

1.yes why not if not enter flash recovery again for that (with app or command terminal)

2. What format you use in lollipop?

3. I'm not use existenz lollipop but Just install substratum and enjoy best dark mode theme in substratum with oreo rom
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] francois095:
[MENTION=6964690]devilgloom[/MENTION]

I stop with this rom, it's ok for enter in recovery now et i can read my sd card but the caméra dont work, i think this custom rom is discontinued so i keep the rom existenz lollipop from Niaboc, its the best one, i never found better

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[/COLOR [MENTION=6964690]devilgloom[/MENTION]

I stop with this rom, it's ok for enter in recovery now et i can read my sd card but the caméra dont work, i think this custom rom is discontinued so i keep the rom existenz lollipop from Niaboc, its the best one, i never found better
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] devilgloom:
That weird issue im hear now about carbon oreo im use that for long time but no important bug i see. Why you not use existenz marshmallow?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] francois095:
Camera work on carbon oreo?

I dont like marshmallow
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] devilgloom:
Yes work prefect
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] phil_87:
Mensch Mutti, jetzt hab ich grad das System neu aufgesetzt und prompt am 23.2.2020 kommt ein neues Update, na toll. Aber finde ich gut das es weiterentwickelt wird. Dankeschön:)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maisdoiscorregos:
English, please.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
Is there a huge difference between Z2 and Z3 in development? I'm seeing Android 10 in Z3 forums.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] koraymers:
actually no because both shares same platform. the reason is they don't port it for Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] devilgloom:
Hey man I'm using lineage 17.1 android 10 for z2 since 23 Feb ; you really not see that in original development?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
I didn't know that. I'll flash it right now. Thank you.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iarashed:
How can i to activate the root on this rom?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AzraelX:
Flash Magisk or Supersu using recovery
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iarashed:
i flashed Supersu and my xperia z2 was rooted, but i can't find Root Access Option
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] koraymers:
supersu doesn't supported anymore. instead of supersu, magisk is recommended. download magisk 20.4 and flash through twrp. after flashing it, find magisk app in your launcher
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iarashed:
magisk 20.4 faild installation
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] koraymers:
then there is a problem in the ROM. try to make clean reinstallation.after that install magisk. I recommend switch to lineage 17.1 to you. Becasue Carbon 6.1 no longer supported. Its much better
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iarashed:
i can't find any official lineage for my xperia z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] koraymers:
its not official but works like it's.

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/orig-development/lineageos-17-1-xperia-z2-t4054605/page29
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iarashed:
Microphone sound is low during call :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Burç OZARI:
April build is as stable as diamond, but SELinux has not switched to Permissive permanently, so I can't use my Viper4 droid. Does anyone know how can solve this issue?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alec.claire:
CARBON-CR-6.1-NOCT-RELEASE-sirius-20200425-1730.zip

"Tap to wake" - switches but the function is always on.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Shemr!:
this one gives me the longest battery life out of any rom i've ever tried... and believe you me i've tried them all!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Yes, it is the best oreo custom for sony z2. And that with security patches from 2020 :good: