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[Z1][ROM][JB4.3.1] Chameleon OS

I WILL APPLY AS A DEVICE MAINTAINER FOR CHAMELEON OS.
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER ONLY, AS YOU NEED TO FLASH A CUSTOM KERNEL!!!
Credits
@FXP @Kali- @binary for all the work on the hardware bringup for honami and their work on the device tree
FreeXperia team
CyanogenMod team
Chameleon team
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Chameleon OS (or ChaOS for short) is a custom Android ROM that gives the user more control than they can experience on any other Android ROM. Starting with a CyanogenMOD base, we customize each piece to give ultimate control while maintaining the simplicity we all love about Android. The most notable feature of ChaOS is the theme engine, which can apply different pieces of themes in a true mix-and-match style. The launcher has been completely overhauled with tons of options that you'd normally need to download a third-party launcher for, such as home screen previews, folder sorting, and folder icon styles. The Messaging app has also had some UI retouches, including messaging bubbles and quick emoji button.
The entire framework of ChaOS has been modified around the theme engine, allowing for custom fonts, boot animations (with animated preview), and themes. No longer do you have to try to find the perfect theme, with Chameleon OS you can patch it together with your favorite pieces from different themes. Messaging, Phone, Status Bar, icons, everything can be set completely individually from each other which provides the capabilities to completely re-imagine your phone. Creating themes for the ChaOS Theme Engine is superbly simple and has extreme versatility.
Even with all of the features we've currently implemented, ChaOS will continue to mature with even more refined settings and features. We will be completely open source and will welcome developers to join us, whether it be by maintaining a device or utilizing our gerrit review. Even if you're not a developer, your voice will not go unheard. We will continually poll our users for the most wanted features and do our best to implement them.
Features:
http://www.chameleonos.org/features.php​
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Screenshots:
More screens:
http://www.chameleonos.org/screenshots.php​
Known bugs:
CM / unlocked bootloader bug: Camera not focussing
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Download link Custom Builds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=1566#downloads
Download link Nightlies (not yet active)
http://roms.chameleonos.org/index.php?device=honami
Why should you choose nightly?
- Always the latest updates released every day
- Stable stock ChameleonOS device files
Why should you not use nightlies?
- TWRP is not included (CWM is)
It's all up to yourself.
Install instructions:
UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED
If you come from a rom without CWM/TWRP recovery and don't have a recovery yet:
extract the boot.img from the package.
put boot.img in your fastboot directory.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
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Enter CWM/TWRP recovery.
If you come from another rom, Do a factory reset. Full wipe
If you come from other version, just format cache and dalvik cache.
Flash zip + gapps (gapps only need to be flashed if you come from another rom)
Reboot! Enjoy! Press Thanks!
Sources:
https://github.com/ChameleonOS/
Website:
http://www.chameleonos.org/​
XDA:DevDB Information
Chameleon OS, a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
jeroenqui
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Based On: CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2013-11-13
Last Updated 2013-11-17

Changelog
1113:
Initial version

Reserved

Thanks, looks interesting. Can't we install this with a dual recovery so not to screw up the camera functionality?

@Fedr0 did you read the post at all? The second line says you need an unlocked bootloader...
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Needing an unlocked bootloader I was under the impression that doing so would break the camera, however in the OP it states that the camera not focusing is a bug ?
Does this suggest that the camera works after the bootloader is unlocked?

dladz said:
Needing an unlocked bootloader I was under the impression that doing so would break the camera, however in the OP it states that the camera not focusing is a bug ?
Does this suggest that the camera works after the bootloader is unlocked?
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Well, the not focussing is the issue with the camera after unlocking afaik... And if you can't focus, it's pretty useless. So, unlocking still messes up the camera and it's not so much a bug of this rom but a bug/issue after unlocking.

dagrim1 said:
Well, the not focussing is the issue with the camera after unlocking afaik... And if you can't focus, it's pretty useless. So, unlocking still messes up the camera and it's not so much a bug of this rom but a bug/issue after unlocking.
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I understand that but thought that unlocking made the camera not work altogether so how can it be working on this rom after unlocking is what i ment?
Thanks by the way.

The focus is what breaks. That's the way it is on all Roms right now, you get a picture, but it's blurred, because focus doesn't work.
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kingOfTheLab said:
@Fedr0 did you read the post at all? The second line says you need an unlocked bootloader...
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Yes, I read the post thank you very much. Still, I politely asked a question. No need to get up in arms.

Fedr0 said:
Yes, I read the post thank you very much. Still, I politely asked a question. No need to get up in arms.
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No you can't. Installing a custom kernel (kernel modified in *any* way) requires the bootloader to be unlocked in order to be installed. Since all AOSP/AOSP-based/CM ROMs require a different kernel from the stock kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. You can flash the ROM, but it won't boot.
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Yes it does,the only thing that Will dissapear is the Digital TV
I'm brazillian too,i flash C6903 ftf and install roms normally
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Woohh.. This thread active again??
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I installed the rom good but I get no signal
I try to configure the apn but does not save the change
could someone help me

avirale123 said:
I installed the rom good but I get no signal
I try to configure the apn but does not save the change
could someone help me
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Flash another latest ROM its too old

abbychauhan said:
Flash another latest ROM its too old
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Unfortunately ALL 4.4.4 based rom
I lost 3g signal every so often
as you can see in the picture
I have this problem a few who make up a group
xperia facebook z1 in Latin America
I searched here on xda tweaks
waiting for help but no one has helped me
In 4.3 I do not have any problem
you know how to have a sign in this rom

avirale123 said:
Unfortunately ALL 4.4.4 based rom
I lost 3g signal every so often
as you can see in the picture
I have this problem a few who make up a group
xperia facebook z1 in Latin America
I searched here on xda tweaks
waiting for help but no one has helped me
In 4.3 I do not have any problem
you know how to have a sign in this rom
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Check ur pm

[STOCK][C650X][4.4] Update to 10.5.A.0.230 [Root & XZDR]

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Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.16 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.90 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 10.4.1.B.0.101.
Special features:
SuperSU integrated in system, FULL ROOT!
XZDualRecovery 2.7.123 BETA (CWM & PhilZ Touch & TWRP) pre-installed;
init.d support (read how to enable)
For both locked and unlocked bootloaders!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
If you are unable to download torrent files directly, have http://zbigz.com/ do it for you!
How to update to 10.5.A.0.230:
Files (Find them on the DevDB Download tab!):
For C6502: Download C6502_10.5.A.0.230.flashable.zip (890MB) and C6502_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf (17MB)
For C6503: Download C6503_10.5.A.0.230.flashable.zip (902MB) and C6503_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf (17MB)
For C6506: Download C6506_10.5.A.0.230.flashable.zip (903MB) and C6506_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf (17MB)
Save them somewhere you remember;
Put 'C65XX_10.5.A.0.230.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C65XX_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard' (the internal storage!);
Flash 'C65XX_10.5.A.0.230.flashable.zip' in TWRP (if you notice your phone reboot during the update process, update to the latest XZDualRecovery and try again);
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C65XX_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf' using flashtool;
Reboot to system.
The first boot will be slow and after some time at the boot animation you will see Android start optimizing the apps on your phone.
Enjoy! :laugh:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore any JB 4.2.2 FTF using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using any means you are familiar with.
Install XZDualRecovery;
Update to 10.4.1.B.0.101;
Then try to update again using TWRP.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /sdcard1/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me or attach them to your bug report.
Thank you
XDA:DevDB Information
[STOCK][C650X][4.4] Update to 10.5.A.0.230 [Root & XZDR], ROM for the Sony Xperia ZL
Contributors
[NUT]
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Version Information
Status: Abandoned
Current Stable Version: 10.5.A.0.230
Stable Release Date: 2014-05-24
Created 2014-05-24
Last Updated 2014-08-20

awesome !!! downloading now .. thank you
ps. hope i didnt take ur post if u wanted to put more info
edit : availability 0 in torrent . :S

demonicangell™ said:
awesome !!! downloading now .. thank you
ps. hope i didnt take ur post if u wanted to put more info
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no, you didn't
That's the beauty of the DevDB, it allows me to create 2 more posts just under the OP if I need them

demonicangell™ said:
awesome !!! downloading now .. thank you
ps. hope i didnt take ur post if u wanted to put more info
edit : availability 0 in torrent . :S
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If you have a C6506 that's correct: I ran out of space ... created some and it will be online soon.

[NUT] said:
If you have a C6506 that's correct: I ran out of space ... created some and it will be online soon.
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no trying to download 02 version ..
edit - same with 03 now ..

demonicangell™ said:
no trying to download 02 version ..
edit - same with 03 now ..
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Well... then something is wrong at your end, as I am watching 7-10 people downloading both the 02 and 03 version.
06 version is now online.

[NUT] said:
Well... then something is wrong at your end, as I am watching 7-10 people downloading both the 02 and 03 version.
06 version is now online.
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ok it started now dont know why it took so much time .. :good:

Ooww Great Work!
Thanks!
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happy to report no lags in anything .. notification bar /settings or keyboard ..
flashed c6502 version .

Hi,
Can I go straight from 4.2.2 FW .67 rooted or do I need to update first to 4.3 FW .101 ?
I didn't try it yet, downloading files first.
It works with locked bootloader, right?
Thx!

Works fine as everytime. Thanks [NUT]!
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If you have issues writing to the external sdcard use this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix

Hi, I've got existenz ROM v5 installed. Can i install directly from that after doing a complete data/cache wipe?

fabioascoelho said:
Hi,
Can I go straight from 4.2.2 FW .67 rooted or do I need to update first to 4.3 FW .101 ?
I didn't try it yet, downloading files first.
It works with locked bootloader, right?
Thx!
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It should work, but as I have no ZL to play with nor did I test it on anything else then 101 I'd say: create a solid backup and just go for it. In theory it should work between any stock rom based on 4.2.2 and up.

[NUT] said:
It should work, but as I have no ZL to play with nor did I test it on anything else then 101 I'd say: create a solid backup and just go for it. In theory it should work between any stock rom based on 4.2.2 and up.
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I have the same configuration and it worked for me!

sid3091 said:
Hi, I've got existenz ROM v5 installed. Can i install directly from that after doing a complete data/cache wipe?
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Me, too. Since Existenz 5 is .101 will it work? Would love to update on my upcoming nightshift!

detective zero said:
Me, too. Since Existenz 5 is .101 will it work? Would love to update on my upcoming nightshift!
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yea i came from existenz v5 too . no issues

Once more we must thank @Nut a lot for making it possible to have the latest Xperia FW with root. Thanks very much. Still I have one question. On .569 and .101 though I installed the SuperSU fix, after installing rom, I still had problems using Foldermount with remount/reboot issue.
Then I solved it again applying your Remount/Reboot fix tool kit.
Could you please tell me if the issue hapens again with 4.4.2, I will be able to fix with the same tool?
Best regards.

demonicangell™ said:
yea i came from existenz v5 too . no issues
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Did you do a full wipe or just update?
I don't get it to work. I'm always stuck on "formatting system" and screen flickers. Tried both updating and full wipe first... Any ideas?

detective zero said:
Did you do a full wipe or just update?
I don't get it to work. I'm always stuck on "formatting system" and screen flickers. Tried both updating and full wipe first... Any ideas?
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Update xzdualrecovery to the latest version and try again, if it still fails...
I know this is going to sound odd but do it, for real:
Grab another external sdcard or use an USB otg device....

lclaudiogb said:
Once more we must thank @Nut a lot for making it possible to have the latest Xperia FW with root. Thanks very much. Still I have one question. On .569 and .101 though I installed the SuperSU fix, after installing rom, I still had problems using Foldermount with remount/reboot issue.
Then I solved it again applying your Remount/Reboot fix tool kit.
Could you please tell me if the issue hapens again with 4.4.2, I will be able to fix with the same tool?
Best regards.
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Foldermount really needs to get fixed somehow because the reboot remount fix is fully integrated in xzdualrecovery... It's probably even better in xzdualrecovery then in the fix... Foldermount probably does something which just sets all alarms off in the rom or screws about with something zygote goes mad about...

[STOCK][C69XX][4.4.4] Update to 14.4.A.0.108 [Root & XZDR][DE-/ODEX]

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Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.16 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.124 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.757.
Special features:
SuperSU integrated in system, FULL ROOT!
XZDualRecovery 2.7.132 BETA (CWM & PhilZ Touch & TWRP) pre-installed;
init.d support (read how to enable)
For both locked and unlocked bootloaders!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
How to update to 14.4.A.0.108:
Files (Find them on the download tab!) :
For C6902: Download C6902_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip (1022MB) and C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6903: Download C6903_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip (947MB) and C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6906: Download C6906_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip (970MB) and C6906_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6943: Download C6943_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip (1003MB) and C6943_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
Save them somewhere you remember;
Put 'C69XX_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C69XX_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard' (the internal storage!);
Flash 'C69XX_14.4.A.0.108.flashable.zip' in TWRP (if you notice your phone reboot during the update process, update to the latest XZDualRecovery and try again);
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C69XX_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf' using flashtool;
Reboot to system.
The first boot will be slow and after some time at the boot animation you will see Android start optimizing the apps on your phone.
Enjoy! :laugh:
@RHBH has created a deodex package for each of these releases. Check out his thread here.
Need some help?
@shem2409 has made a video guide to aid you in the update process:
Thanks buddy, great work, as always!
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore any KitKat FTF using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using the Easy Root Tool by @zxz0O0 and install XZDualRecovery, or
Install XZDualRecovery using option 3 in the installer menu (installation on unrooted ROM)
Then try to update again using TWRP.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /sdcard1/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me or attach them to your bug report.
Thank you
XDA:DevDB Information
[STOCK][C69XX][4.4.4] Update to 14.4.A.0.108 [Root & XZDR][DE-/ODEX], ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
[NUT]
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 14.3.A.0.757
Based On: STOCK
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2014-07-01
Created 2014-07-02
Last Updated 2014-08-19

ROM status: Stable
File links updated and working now.
Have fun people, sorry for the wait

Great speed as usual. Was looking forward to this one
Go have a beer mate. You deserved it.

and C6903_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
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... still linked to C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf
Code:
http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=QzY5MDNfMTQuMy5BLjAuNzU3X1N0cmlwcGVkLmZ0Zg==

NerdiX said:
... still linked to C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf
Code:
http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=QzY5MDNfMTQuMy5BLjAuNzU3X1N0cmlwcGVkLmZ0Zg==
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whoops
Thanks, fixed it now :angel:

Quality.

YESSSS!!!!!
Perfect!! Thanks a lot!!!!

It replaces perfectly rooted .761 (C6903), too
Tested by myself using dualrecovery 2.7.132 BETA
I used last Flashtool 0.9.16.1
It's a really good firmware version
I can't find something I don't like this time
Thank you again Nut
Inviato dal mio C6903 con Tapatalk

guybrush2099 said:
It replaces perfectly rooted .761 (C6903), too
Tested by myself using dualrecovery 2.7.132 BETA
I used last Flashtool 0.9.16.1
It's a really good firmware version
I can't find something I don't like this time
Thank you again Nut
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It will probably work when coming from any JB or KitKat version, but I tend to keep it a safe bet on the OP

So where is this firmware based? I mean, the countrry, like FR AE and such? Also, if i already have rooted .108 (4.4.4) on my z1 C6903, can i just flash the zip file in twrp and not the ftf anymore? Also, can i dirty flash it?

mahalkosijoy said:
So where is this firmware based? I mean, the countrry, like FR AE and such? Also, if i already have rooted .108 (4.4.4) on my z1 C6903, can i just flash the zip file in twrp and not the ftf anymore? Also, can i dirty flash it?
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IF you're on 108 already, why bother?
The 03 version is based on the French release. 02 is India, 06 is US and 43 is Brazil.

[NUT] said:
IF you're on 108 already, why bother?
The 03 version is based on the French release. 02 is India, 06 is US and 43 is Brazil.
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oh, so i have the same version. just in case. :laugh: thanks for the reply man.

Thanks!
Any problem using French based fw on a nordic(Norwegian) c6903?

X-Reality engine don't work in my C6902 UB with Advanced Stock Kernel latest version!!! ???

snurre said:
Thanks!
Any problem using French based fw on a nordic(Norwegian) c6903?
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Nope.
Christian Fleming said:
X-Reality engine don't work in my C6902 UB with Advanced Stock Kernel latest version!!! ???
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me by PM said:
I'm on unlocked bootloader, so I'm not in position to test it...
You could try to create a backup of your data partition and then do a factory reset from TWRP. This will not mess with your internal storage if you don't want it to.
Then see if it turns on again. Could be something changed in how it gets addressed in the config...
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But seeing you have an unlocked bootloader as well... X-Reality should not even work anymore ever since you unlocked it...

Could someone please post the file called libmmcamera_tintless_algo.so?

[NUT] said:
Nope.
But seeing you have an unlocked bootloader as well... X-Reality should not even work anymore ever since you unlocked it...
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Yeah but it worked in 4.4.2 and after flashing 4.4.4 it stopped working, and factory data rest didn't work.

Christian Fleming said:
Yeah but it worked in 4.4.2 and after flashing 4.4.4 it stopped working, and factory data rest didn't work.
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Well... sorry bro: you have to either relock the bootloader or live without X-Reality ... its a placebo anyway.

Christian Fleming said:
Yeah but it worked in 4.4.2 and after flashing 4.4.4 it stopped working, and factory data rest didn't work.
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woop. I guess I won't update for now!

Is there SdCard read&write issue on this firmware too mate? I meant, do we have to edit permission.xml file again after flashing this? I am currently not able to move apps to sd nor i can use third part backup&restore apps like " GOBACKUP" with 4.4.2 , but with the 532 stock kernel i can do it. Issue is still there on the firmware 14.3.A.0.757 stripped by NUT I need your help man. I used everything on XDA, no hope.

MM Update Root!

Hi
If anyone who does need root access on their xm5 while updated to MM.
Install kingroot app @ http://kingroot.net
allow the app to be installed on your phone.
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I think that if there is a possibility to root MM in our device, the XDA guys will come first. So i still with LP until that day otherwise unlock bootloader

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Please install the app and send request for kingroot , the request is for each model a think, this will help for kingroot to develop the strategy for rooting Xperia M5 Dual, mi device type : E5633.

SimonZ said:
I think that if there is a possibility to root MM in our device, the XDA guys will come first. So i still with LP until that day otherwise unlock bootloader
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Just flash a pre-rooted mm zip via recovery on rooted lollipop. Only way to get root on locked Bootloader with mm it's created slightly differently to lollipop though.
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I sent the request.

aidy.lucas said:
Just flash a pre-rooted mm zip via recovery
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Smart, but there is no recovery for the M5 till date

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No one has tried this guide for Z5?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
Someone who does not care the risk to lose their DRM keys should test it!
The point of start is 30.0.A.1.23 or 30.1.A.1.33

Update 8:56am GMT +8, 22 Aug 2016.
522pts.
I think we need a little more push on this.

otsukaranz said:
Update 8:56am GMT +8, 22 Aug 2016.
522pts.
I think we need a little more push on this.
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Dunno. 429 on my phone...

SimonZ said:
No one has tried this guide for Z5?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
Someone who does not care the risk to lose their DRM keys should test it!
The point of start is 30.0.A.1.23 or 30.1.A.1.33
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If you already have a TA backup from when your bootloader was locked (e.g. 30.0.x.1.23 or 30.1.x.1.33 firmware + iovySU) then there's no way to lose your keys anymore, unless you delete your backup. And about the guide, it probably works with Xperia M5 as well, however Mediatek kernels have 512 bytes of "padding" data (sort of a header) on their RAM Disk and zImage and that makes the tool from the thread you linked refuse the boot image.
TL;DR it probably works but the tool needs some modifications to work properly with Mediatek kernels. With the right skills you can also do the modding manually.

mbc07 said:
If you already have a TA backup from when your bootloader was locked (e.g. 30.0.x.1.23 or 30.1.x.1.33 firmware + iovySU) then there's no way to lose your keys anymore, unless you delete your backup. And about the guide, it probably works with Xperia M5 as well, however Mediatek kernels have 512 bytes of "padding" data (sort of a header) on their RAM Disk and zImage and that makes the tool from the thread you linked refuse the boot image.
TL;DR it probably works but the tool needs some modifications to work properly with Mediatek kernels. With the right skills you can also do the modding manually.
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..so with iovyroot i can obtain the TA backup since M5 is supported but Rootkernel can't create modded kernel for MM with my DRM keys cause mediatek on board instead snapdragon?

SimonZ said:
..so with iovyroot i can obtain the TA backup since M5 is supported
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As long as you didn't unlock your bootloader yet, yes. You can also use the main iovyroot as long as it's v0.4 or newer. If you already have unlocked your bootloader without taking a TA backup first, then you're screwed (these tools will still work but the backup won't have any DRM key as they already were wiped when you unlocked the bootloader).
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...but Rootkernel can't create modded kernel for MM with my DRM keys cause mediatek on board instead snapdragon?
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Root Kernel just need a small update to work with Mediatek kernels (basically ignoring the extra header). If you manually trim the first 512 bytes of the zImage and RAM Disk then you have a regular kernel like any other Snapdragon-based device...

Yes i know that unlocking will wipe my keys and i don't like to play with TA partktion so if i will try in the future i want to be sure not to brick my primary phone. Anyway i don't know where and how to trim the bytes... I still with LP for now

I have some good news, I managed to root and apply the DRM fix from Root Kernel tool into our kernel and apparently it's working very well! I'm testing solely on the kernel from the dual SIM variant but I'm trying to do the same with the single SIM variant too, so, everything should be ready in a few hours. Stay tuned
(and before anyone asks, yes, it involves flashing a modified kernel, so you must have an unlockable bootloader, but don't fret! If you did a TA backup you'll be able to fully restore all DRM-related features)
Edit: here we go, make good use

If I relock the bootloader the mod kernel work fine? I say this because if I have the fotakernel mod recovery and bootloader unlock them work, but if I relock the bootloader them recovery not work more.
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Sounds good!

It's already available... See thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...er-unlocked-twrp-recovery-root-t3437197/page1
I successfully unlock boot loader, root and recovery to flash xposed framework.

mbc07 said:
I have some good news, I managed to root and apply the DRM fix from Root Kernel tool into our kernel and apparently it's working very well! I'm testing solely on the kernel from the dual SIM variant but I'm trying to do the same with the single SIM variant too, so, everything should be ready in a few hours. Stay tuned
(and before anyone asks, yes, it involves flashing a modified kernel, so you must have an unlockable bootloader, but don't fret! If you did a TA backup you'll be able to fully restore all DRM-related features)
Edit: here we go, make good use
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Followed that tutorial. Worked like a charm on my Xperia M5 Dual (E5663). The only difficulty I had was to correctly install fastboot drivers on Windows 10 for my device, I had to start W10 with disabled driver signature verification, but everything else worked great! Thanks.

[Unofficial] TWRP 3.0.3-0 Mate 8

Team Win Recovery Project 3.0.3-0
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WHAT IS TWRP?
Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.
SUPPORTED DEVICES
Mate 8
DOWNLOAD
https://mega.nz/#!bgokHT6J!TekiyMSJKTIbkoEK6HKr5kLydkgmmYjYe9UvskISMdM
Old version only available to backtrack my changes with decompile boot images
https://mega.nz/#!GshmmYLI!xDTq9va7sUqyWPH6se0Iz4XpzRG0I3RGjKFMQO143_0
TELEGRAM CHAT
Click on the Invite link
CHANGES
v3.0.3-0 - First unofficial release based onAndroid 7.1 branch
FEATURES
Latest stock kernel included
f2fs file system support (read, write, format, backup & restore)
exFAT file system support (read, write, format, backup & restore)? Untested
Full SELinux support
Built in android 7.1 tree
KNOWN ISSUES
Encryption is not supported yet!
Scripts that uses =~ in code will fail flash. Thus are depreciated in 7.1 source code
MTP/OTG doesn't work yet havent implemented fixes for it yet
CONTACT & SUPPORT
TeamWin on IRC at https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=twrp
Or Invite link This is not official TWRP channel though!
SOURCE CODE https://github.com/Honor8Dev/twrp_d...mmit/5f898dfe558e247940cf81af68df01cc69297982
TWRP: TWRP source code (6.0 branch)
Device tree (International):
CREDITS
TWRP master @jcadduono
Creator of Mate 8 TWRP for source tree
CONTRIBUTIONS
Gerrit for TWRP: Omni gerrit
Gerrit for officially supported devices: TWRP gerrit
Contributors @hackslash
Tkkg1994
Me
Thanks @davidbekham12 for testing and reporting back! Appreciated!
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 3.0.3.0
Beta Release Date: 2016-12-21
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thanks alot man
its worked very will
did you know how to root ?

davidbekham12 said:
thanks alot man
its worked very will
did you know how to root ?
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yes but it doesn't work with this recovery. The 3.0.2.0 didn't work for you? Right?
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LastStandingDroid said:
yes but it doesn't work with this recovery. The 3.0.2.0 didn't work for you? Right?
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now
this only built working
how to root now with this build ?

davidbekham12 said:
now
this only built working
how to root now with this build ?
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For now u can't unless u have patched boot.
I'm building a new recovery which hopefully will fix that
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LastStandingDroid said:
For now u can't unless u have patched boot.
I'm building a new recovery which hopefully will fix that
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Take your time man
Can i now flashing rooms with this twrp like kingvip

davidbekham12 said:
Take your time man
Can i now flashing rooms with this twrp like kingvip
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Depends on what it's based on aosp?
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LastStandingDroid said:
Depends on what it's based on aosp?
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Sorry what's it mean

davidbekham12 said:
Sorry what's it mean
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Android open source project.
But I assume anything that isn't nougat won't boot
Since bootloader won't allow it. Unless it's based on stock kernel for N
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LastStandingDroid said:
Android open source project.
But I assume anything that isn't nougat won't boot
Since bootloader won't allow it. Unless it's based on stock kernel for N
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So we have to wait to root or room with nougat

davidbekham12 said:
So we have to wait to root or room with nougat
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No. I could fix it probably
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LastStandingDroid said:
No. I could fix it probably
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I used your prepatched and managed to get root but at first data and system unaccessible. I have to format it then install prepatched then only install Nougat and supersu.

LastStandingDroid said:
No. I could fix it probably
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Waiting you my hero

davidbekham12 said:
Waiting you my hero
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Try https://mega.nz/#!TgRlQDDK!SRc6JYTikg-65RHyQfyCiy47YXWTB9DZHGI_3v0J8dE
Patched boot for nougat
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LastStandingDroid said:
Try https://mega.nz/#!TgRlQDDK!SRc6JYTikg-65RHyQfyCiy47YXWTB9DZHGI_3v0J8dE
Patched boot for nougat
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Can now root?

davidbekham12 said:
Can now root?
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Try it you should be.
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LastStandingDroid said:
Try it you should be.
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I try this root and don't work
Supersu20161205 emui 5
I tried to format my device with twrp he give me alot of error
I tried ro install nougat again and data he give me sucess but nothig changed
How can i install anew fresh room
Or how can i root my device correct

davidbekham12 said:
I try this root and don't work
Supersu20161205 emui 5
I tried to format my device with twrp he give me alot of error
I tried ro install nougat again and data he give me sucess but nothig changed
How can i install anew fresh room
Or how can i root my device correct
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Strange ist the superuser app installed properly?
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LastStandingDroid said:
Strange ist the superuser app installed properly?
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Where i find the app?
Or i need to download

davidbekham12 said:
Where i find the app?
Or i need to download
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I added it in the zip so look in that file
The app icon looks like
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