yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] FartyParty:
[MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] made a DRMfix for the XZ2? I wonder if it will work on the XZ2P as well?

I saw that you decided to put a fee on your tool and I fully approve of that.

People are ungrateful assholes and easily take things for granted so never release something for free regardless because if it's free people will take advantage of you.

I laughed a bit when I saw the posts "wow we have to pay now??".

Good work :).
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sToRm//:
Yepp, it's already included to XperiFIX (experimental for devs). The XZ2 has changed security functions, so the old fix shouldn't be used (possible dead brick). I analyzed the new firmware and made a new patch. Would be awesome if it works like on the other devices.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] FartyParty:
Do you think it would work on the XZ2P as well? Because then I will buy a license for your tool :P.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
If my twrp build works and all bugs are fixed, I will create a twrp for the xz2c and the xz2p.

If there is no one, who did it already.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] FartyParty:
That's just insane. We're lucky to have people like you, storm and others who put their free time into making things working again!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Thanks :)

And many thanks to sony.

If we ignore this DRM ****, they are the best source code providing smartphone seller. :silly:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Now 11 Hours.

From now.

Nice internet connection.

If I am not able to upload the last file until tomorrow, tomorrow evening I am at home (UTC+2) 20:00 and can upload it with my own connection.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sToRm//:
If it works on the XZ2, I'm pretty sure it will work on the XZ2P, too. We have to check it.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Try the vbmeta parameters again [emoji14]
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ChrisXZ2c:
You mean executing fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img in fastboot again?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Yes
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ChrisXZ2c:
Didn't help :(

Oh boy if it's so compicated just installing it how anoying is the programming part haha :D
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Brain melting [emoji14]

You could test if the camera works without camerafix.

Just throw vendor.sin and newflasher in a folder :)

Hmmm.

If that not works

ERM.

I only know the way

Oreo selinux permissive xperifix photo.

Upgrade to latest pie.

Vbmeta parameters, camerafix, being happy.

:(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] old.splatterhand:
At least go back to Oreo, and make sure to make a photo with a working preview. Otherwise a upgrade to Pie is useless.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ChrisXZ2c:
I did that but nothing changed.

Yeah .. being happy would be great haha :D

Thanks for the hint, at least I'll save some time now not upgrading on Pie.

I guess I will continue trying and reading more in this thread (even tough I've read the most of it already :D )

Thanks for your help guys, honestly .. I appriciate it.

If I make some progress I'll get back and report ;)

Have a nice evening :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] old.splatterhand:
Jupp, stay on oreo until it works. And make sure, that the drmfix is flashed correct, which wasn't the case for me in my first tries. You'll see it on the working Sony backup, or on the update notification for the pie update, for example.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Timate5:
You flashed the wrong twrp as the zip says version. 202 you had. 126 before.

Flash always the version you are on.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] LithiumRD:
i can't root XZ2

Hi [MENTION=6031898]MartinX3[/MENTION] and all,

PLEASE i need your help, i'm trying rooting XZ2 H8266 with 52.0.A.3.84 (Stock from Xperifirm) in windows, but when i put the second step i obtain an error

c:\adb>fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta C:\XZ2\2018-11-16_00.44+2.00_52.0.A.3.84\vbmeta-xz2-xz2c-xz2p.img

fastboot: unknown option -- disable-verity

Could you help me with this, i don't know my error

im using the files from Android File Host

2018-11-16_00.44+2.00_52.0.A.3.84.tar.gz

for the Sony Xperia XZ2(H8216, H8276), by MartinX3

i await your comments
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Please upgrade to .202 first and update your google Plattform Tools to at least r28.0.0.1
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] LithiumRD:
Someone know why adb push its a lot slow!!!!

i'm coping a file about 40MB in phone and have around 5 min waiting by finish process, the adb it's still waiting an answer from device

i dont know what its happen

:(:eek:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Try different port, USB cable, computer :)

And make sure you're running adb r28.0.1 or higher and that you applied the newest computer updates. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pandemic:
Dis you type 1st in cmd window when your device is connect in fastboot this: fastboot devices and then follow the instructions ?

You missed that i think ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] LithiumRD:
Friends detected that what was affecting me was that I had open vysor in parallel. Problem solved.

Thank you :good:
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
OH? I that surprised me...
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
That's normal on every phone.

Even if they don't say it.

The stock firmware contains stock stuff like bootloader and persistent partition

And the baseband can only get patched by the certificated stock firmware.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
HI MartinX3 ?

Do you know if it has come out any new updates to the XZ3?

AND will I get the camera back if I install original firmware it was delivered with?

Can you give me a link to an AOSP ROM?

Is OMNIROM working with xz3? Or do I need oreo and not pie?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
In the XDA rom section are the links of the custom roms :)

Sadly if your xz3 has no working stock camera, you would need to wait for a PIE drmfix :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
Will I get camera back if I do this and can you help me with this a link and some pointers? I've driven with rooting and stuff just since Christmas....

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
That'll only apply the monthly security updates.

Since you own the xz3 you would need to wait for a drmfix for pie or use a custom rom from the ROM section here on XDA.

But I would wait for a stable camera release for AOSP. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
So there are NO way to get camera back any what do install today?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Yes :)

BTW. Usually every last friday of a month a new aosp driver blob for AOSP gets released.

Maybe the camera is better with the next release on AOSP.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
Can you give me a link to Aosp and I will give it a try? ☺

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
I hope that helps you :D

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz3/development
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MurroFX:
It was Friday yesterday, do you think you can help me out with a link to the latest firmware?

It is so easy to get lost in all the treads. ?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Oh, the link is on the first page in the 3. Post together with the installation manual :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
Hi Martin.

please only help me download the xperiafix link in android O.

sorry. my English is not good .
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Just Google XperiFix and you will find it :)

The latest Oreo release is behind the download link on the first page third post. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
I have to buy xperifix in this ??? : https://www.xperifix.com/2018/10/30/xperifix-3-2-firmware-updates-drm-patch-for-xz2-and-xa2-series/ :((
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Klaus N.:
Yes, that's right.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Sadly yes, or you find a free version which is not pirated.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ToraxOutlaw:
So for all my DRM stuff, just gotta wait for a DRM fix to be released on PIE??? ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Yes, or switch to a custom rom where the drm doesn't matter. :)

But the camera is not complete stable there.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NismoRays:
hi everyone, i have XZ3 build 202 official, i have questions,

1 need unlock bootloader at Sony developers?

2 Sony futures in device working? (Netflix, sound settings LDAC and ect, display settings)

3 i wanna use stock rom + root :):)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
1. Yes

2. DRM stuff will stop working

3. Yes, via magisk. :P
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NismoRays:
Is it possible to DRM work?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
You'll need a still not existing drmfix for PIE.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] boringpie:
My Google Pay was updated early this week. Since then it has stopped working because it detects that my phone is rooted. Magisk Hide can no longer solve the problem. Does anyone have a solution? Looks like Xperifix is still not supporting Pie.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Root issues need to be addressed in their bug tracker.

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/1152
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
Hi Martin

I have never installed TWRP FW: .163.

Do not know what I did wrong?

1. [FASTBOOT] fastboot flash boot twrp.img

[FASTBOOT] fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

Reboot into RECOVERY / TWRP (Power + VOL DOWN)

[TWRP] flash twrp-stock-installer.zip

Reboot into RECOVERY / TWRP

[TWRP] Magisk flash

The machine restarts, does not work.

Fw: 5.1, fw, 202 I have successfully installed root. Only fw. 163.

Help ??
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
What do you mean with .163 and .202?

And that you never installed TWRP?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HowTIZ:
Hi Martin, hi all,

I have an XZ2 Compact and I'm pretty confused about which version of the firmware I need to use Xperifix.

I've seen on Xperifix website that it must be the 51.1.A.4.265, but I currently have the 51.1.A.2.213, I can update it with an OTA update up to 51.1.A.3.159 and I found the 52.0.A.3.163 version on XperiFirm.

Maybe another OTA update will be possible after the first one, but I'm not sure.

Maybe Xperifix isn't limited to this unique firmware.

Do you know what I have to do?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
You can download the latest Oreo firmware I uploaded to Android file host. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] faXal@21:
This Twrp "2018-10-11_16.20+2.00_51.1.A.11.51.tar.gz" Can Work On Old Oreo Firmware like On 51.1.A.2.183 ??...
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
No, but I uploaded the latest oreo firmware.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] faXal@21:
Xperifix only support 51.1.A.4.265 firmware(written on their site). i want fix drm on Oreo.. but i don't xperifix can fix other oreo firmware if you tell me please?

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i don't know.. if you know*
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
The newest Oreo works too. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Venthus25:
Hi. I`m a spanish boy, i have a xperia xz2 akary with a bootloader loked, my questions are, if a unloked the xperia xz2 in oreo, and repare the drm with xperifix, i can restore the drm and update a pie with drm afther? can i to lose all. I want all the drm, dsee hd, brabia engine, etc etc. sorry for my inglish
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
There is no PIE drmfix.

Only one for Oreo.

But if you unlock on latest PIE you won't lose your camera preview. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Venthus25:
And, can i do to install other custom firmware, without open the bootloader?, omni room, lineage os or other, I have two problem with two app, one is dead space, the sound is broken, and the other app is glover, when i send the photo, it does not the photo, and i have to reset the movile
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Try the latest pie stock firmware.

Of course you need to unlock the bootloader to install a different firmware.

And try a fullwipe.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Venthus25:
I try all diferent to restore the phone, fullwipe ...., but my tool for work the app glover don`t work, thanks for your help, I don`t like to open bootloader, but i need other custom room. other question, can i to install sony app, musica, album ... in other custom firmware direcly?.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dhacke:
If you want a custom rom then you need to unlock the bootloader as MartinX3 mentioned. There is no other way. Sry

I don't think so. At least not directly. Some of the sony apps need very likely drm stuff which aren't available on the custom roms.

I know there are Magisk Modules for some sony apps but i never test them.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Venthus25:
I have a problem, I download with xperifix, the ultimate firmware iberia from xperia xz2, and when i flashed the firmware, say me error,No flash script found. Flash script is mandatory, do you can help me please.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Juste the latest oreo firmware and the latest xperifix version and use the install methods (A/B, Vendor) and choose a magisk zip file.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Any DRMfix news? [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION] ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] shoey63:
Use Newflasher. No flash script required.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Dear people, sadly no new TWRP for the new stock March firmware with shiny new TWRP bugfixes and so on until I finished my next exam (of many) at the 20.03.2019.

But after that I'll release a new release.

Maybe with working "fastboot boot TWRP.img" ;)

I hope

https://gerrit.omnirom.org/#/c/android_bootable_recovery/+/33287/

will got merged then, too, so I can hopefully remove the twrp installer zip file.

PS:

The good thing is, if you rely on the twrp and won't update the firmware before I release it, you can see others complaining about march firmware bugs without having them on your phone. [emoji14]
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pandemic:
Damn but exams are more important bro, good luck and we can wait :cool:

I am just curious and if someone tried it already if the twrp of Feb works on March patch, someone can confirm that please :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] CiJay:
Hi. Just a question, on XZ3 at which build the camera is not broken after unlocking. thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sollace:
Is anyone able to get "fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img " to work?

My fastboot fails with the error:

Edit: Update adb tools to r28.0.2 Problem does not seem to be fixed.

Edit2: New error
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Upgrade to the newest.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Flash newest firmware with newflasher v13

Make sure that "fastboot --version" gives you the 28.x.x version or you execute the wrong binary.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sollace:
Thanks! Can I get a link to where I can download newflasher? The only flasher I have right now is FlashTools by Androxyde, but it doesn't seem to recognise the XZ2 even though I can download the stock firmware for it from XperiFirm.

(Reposted because the forum ate my response :/)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Bad Forum [emoji14]

Yes, sure

It is hard to find :)

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+newflasher
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sollace:
>lmgtfy

:rofl:

I guess I deserved that...

Edit: Phone officially unbricked!

For anyone else as lazy as me, here are the XZ2 device files for Flashtool:

https://github.com/Androxyde/devices/tree/master/H82XX
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pandemic:
Anyone tried TWRP for feb patch 202 on March patch and does it work ?

Just curious :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Sadly the files are too old and only for a single region.

Just use xperifirm and newflasher together (both are on XDA). :)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sollace:
*shrug*

They worked well enough for me. I've got the phone rooted and working on Android 9 (albeit with a black preview in the camera, video and photos work fine).
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Unlocked with the newest firmware the preview works.

Unlocked with an older version, the camera breaks.

To fix it without a PIE drmfix, you need to downgrade to Oreo, apply xperifix to fix the preview, take a photo, upgrade to the newest PIE firmware and apply the camerafix.zip.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Pandemic:
Anyone tried twrp on new fw with March Patch ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
Hi Martin.

I have installed Xprifix on Xz2 dual Firmware 51.1.A.11.51. But I have a dark camera.

Do not understand what I did wrong?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Switch selinux to permissive please
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
I have successfully installed TWRP on Firmware 51.1.A.11.51, Firmware 52.0.A.3.202.

and Firmware 52.0.A.3.163 has never been successfully installed on my dual xz2 phone

I installed it again and again but couldn't

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I really don't know how to convert selinux to permissive.

instructions help me . Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Something did you wrong.

I own the dual xz2 phone too.

A full wiped phone, flashed with newflasher and .202 and strictly following the instructions of the first post, did lead to a working TWRP and system at my site :(

Just search for permissive.zip in this thread and you'll find posts like this

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78672631&postcount=2633

:p
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
I reinstalled TWRP, reinstalled Xperifix,

Flash: magisk_selinux_manager_v1.0.

(link: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-magisk-selinux-manager-t3760042)

Press the volume down button to set the selinux switch to permissive

restart the device,But I have a dark camera . super sad : :(
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Did you use the vbmeta parameters correctly?

Did you install xperifix as vendor & A/B together with choosing a magisk.zip ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Toanbiufc:
I used the string: "fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta-xz2.img"

Results returned: "Fastboot: unkonow option - disable-verity"

Is that right or wrong?

"Did you install xperifix as vendor & A / B" This section I do not understand. Can you explain more clearly to help me?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Please use the newest plattform tools (r28.x or greater)
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Sollace:
Thanks for the info! I'm going to leave it as it is, though. Don't need the camera on a test phone, lol.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Only a test phone?

Send it to me, lol.

I am good testing.

But it would take a few years. [emoji14]
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IDariuz:
I have been following this thread since september last year, and I never did anything to unlock the bootloader until now, my major fear was losing the camera functionality but it stills works without any kind of fix. I just unlocked the bootleader in PIE .163 and installed your TWRP with magisk (thank you so much) and nothing wrong happended with the camera. Is this normal? I guess it will fail at some point in the future? (updating firmware for example). Sry for bad english.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
You lost the low light anti noise feature on stock :)

Since pie .126 the camera preview won't turn dark :)

And the "green" got fixed too. :D
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Short update

"fastboot boot twrp.img" with februrary TWRP works successfully on my xz2 with march firmware (With activated slot A & B).

In this mode the LED in TWRP has a blue "fastboot" light, instead of the normal red "recovery" light.

Not working with my uploaded release from february, of course.
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] laoli0913:
But tomorrow is 20.3
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
And I'm crying because of my exam. [emoji14]

Exam, break, start working on twrp.

With the new stuff maybe tomorrow finished, maybe Thursday. [emoji41]
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ionSeven:
I can wait, haven't even got the March update in the UK yet.

Hope your exams go well, best of luck. And as for a break, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say you deserve one after all the selfless work you have done for us. ?
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
Thank you very much :)

I hope you'll be excited about the next release :D
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ionSeven:
Always ? I don't normally use TWRP i just patch and flash for root, but I have used nearly every version so far and this time I'm using it for Exitense.

It's a bit dark on the brightness side, but it works perfectly well.

I maybe going to an iPhone Xr soon so I will have my XZ2 as a test phone if you need. I won't mind breaking it a few times lol.

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*eXistenZ even
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] MartinX3:
the brightness may got fixed too :)

Or I need to push a commit to fix it.

You could spam me with bug reports. :D
[Sony Xperia XZ2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Kobro:
I'm having trouble here.

I can flash stock roms with newflasher, or I can flash twrp as described in OP, but after flashing twrp I can never boot system. I consistently get bootloops, on both oreo and pie stock roms with their respective twrp and magisk. I can get into the recovery just fine and flash things but they seem to have no effect. I haven't been able to get to a point where I'm able to boot into recovery or system without flashing one first.

That wouldn't be so bad, except that if I flash stock the camera is broken, and I can't flash a fix. And also I don't see the drm fix mentioned in the OP. Is that the paid solution xperifix?

Any suggestions?

My device is standard xz2 h8216