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Slimbean for Locked Bootloaders built from latest sources

Update Posted September 26 2014:
Numerous fixes and additions:
Added Slimbean Extras including Email, Exchange2, Launcher2, Music2 and VideoEditor
Camera delay is positively fixed - absoultely no delay
Removed FM radio which does not work
Instructions:
I always prefer fresh install.
You may try, if you wish and if you already have the previous version, to flash this on top;
If you are doing fresh install, see original instructions (full wipe).
P.S. When you boot for the first time, you will get:
1. Notificaiton that email app stopped (disregard it, the app will work without any further messages)
2. Notification that SU binary should be updated: follow instructions
Regarding bootloops: Do a fresh install, which is always preferred. Also, remember, custom roms based on Cyanogen want all system apps signed by the same key. If you have SU or any other app that you installed in the system (and then flash update on top) that means that those apps are signed by different keys, which would result in a bootloop during subsequent updates. Do research and learn about not messing with system apps. Neither SU nor any other app needs to be installed in system. Also, the same applies if you decompile and mess with a system app - once you re-compile the app, you'll have to sign it and your key is different, which again means bootloop.
Also remember that this rom is designed to work with Stock JB 4.1.2 kernel only. If you have an unlocked bootloader and custom kernel, you will get bootloop and/or other issues
Before posting this update, I reformatted my phone and did a fresh install: no issues. You know what it means: I don't want to hear about bootloops.
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Rom checked on my device: boots 100% in about 25 seconds. Just re-uploaded. This might have been an issue of a corrupt upload.
Slimbean latest release built from sources on September 6, 2014. This is for IONs with locked bootloaders. This is not Kitkat, it is based on JB 4.1.2, which is ages more stable.
Changes:
1. Open source Launcher Advanced (one of few open launchers)
2. Terminal and FM radio added (were missing in original release by Olivier)
3. Battery/Wifi fixes incorporated in code prior to building
4. Radio menu fixed (now when you dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone, you no longer get F/C)
5. Default network changed to LTE
The phone seems snappier than with the original release, perhaps because the rom was built on Gentoo, which is the best Linux around. But maybe it is just placebo. You decide.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Be rooted, have Recovery and JB 4.1.2 kernel
2. Enter recovery, wipe System/Data/Cache (remember factory reset is not enough)
3. Flash the rom, reboot and let it settle, which shouldn't take long
4. Enjoy and press thank you or perhaps donate...
CREDIT: Olivier for initial Manifest and Letama/Olivier/MrGezz for locked bootloader patch
XDA:DevDB Information
Slimbean for Locked Bootloaders, ROM for the AT&T Sony Xperia ion
Contributors
optimumpro
ROM OS Version: 4.1.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Stock Kernel JB 4.1.2
Based On: AOSP Slimbean built from source
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2014-09-06
Created 2014-09-07
Last Updated 2014-09-11

Pictures

Thanks for the rom. I just flashed it and rebooted.. the screen is stuck on the slimbean logo for over 10 minutes.. the slimbean logo is flashing normally as if its about to load. You think something went wrong and I should interrupt it?
EDIT: So i interrupted after about 12 minutes by holding power and volume up keys and entered twrp to go back to previous rom. Will try back later.

imm1304 said:
Thanks for the rom. I just flashed it and rebooted.. the screen is stuck on the slimbean logo for over 10 minutes.. the slimbean logo is flashing normally as if its about to load. You think something went wrong and I should interrupt it?
EDIT: So i interrupted after about 12 minutes by holding power and volume up keys and entered twrp to go back to previous rom. Will try back later.
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I'll look into it. Did you do system/cache/data wipe prior to flashing?

Sorry to ask again but can we have INLINE/INVOICE CALL RECORDER like the one seen in your honami ROM. I think it was a part of 0.96w fw jellybean 4.1.2. I really need it and so do others too

optimumpro said:
I'll look into it. Did you do system/cache/data wipe prior to flashing?
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Did anyone else get stuck on slimbean logo?

Rom re-uploaded: works fine
I checked the rom and it boots on my ION fine. Re-uploaded. This might have been an issue of a corrupt upload.

Downloading, will try tomorrow after school is out. Thank you Optimum you and your damn roms tempt me as much as i tell myself to stick to stock after CM10 had quite a few issues on my end i guess.
Also on a side note if you need mirrors, I can make two or three.

Can we have kitkat like notification quick settings in this rom ?

optimumpro said:
I'll look into it. Did you do system/cache/data wipe prior to flashing?
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Yup, I wiped system/data/cache and haven't had any problems with flashing other roms before/after this rom.
I see that you re-uploaded.. will give it a try later today. Thank you.

I had the same problem, stuck at the logo. I'll try another download too.

tgilmore16 said:
I had the same problem, stuck at the logo. I'll try another download too.
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The first download was corrupted and removed. The current one is good.

can someone post the screens please!!

Works Great
optimumpro said:
The first download was corrupted and removed. The current one is good.
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It's working great now. I installed an Xperia z2 ported launcher and the two together are running fine.

tgilmore16 said:
It's working great now. I installed an Xperia z2 ported launcher and the two together are running fine.
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What about camera? Have you found a better camera for this rom?

Camera
imm1304 said:
What about camera? Have you found a better camera for this rom?
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I'm not really a picture taker. Post #3 in this thread has a flashable camera. I'm not sure it would work on this rom, but I would flash it and if it didn't work just do a restore from backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480608

Small Apps
Does anyone low of how I can get small apps back? Although they're not a deal breaker, I actually used a couple of them and would like them back.

tgilmore16 said:
Does anyone low of how I can get small apps back? Although they're not a deal breaker, I actually used a couple of them and would like them back.
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You can try these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066827
But that would go against AOSP nature of this rom.

tgilmore16 said:
I'm not really a picture taker. Post #3 in this thread has a flashable camera. I'm not sure it would work on this rom, but I would flash it and if it didn't work just do a restore from backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480608
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Thanks, but that camera doesnt work on this rom.. because it needs the honami framework.

Honami Sense AOSP
imm1304 said:
Thanks, but that camera doesnt work on this rom.. because it needs the honami framework.
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Ok, I'm slowly catching on. I switched from iPhone a couple of months ago and had gotten an HTC One which I unlocked the boot loader, did the S-Off and rooted. I run AOKP on that phone and the xperia was a backup to carry when I'm running or cycling. As it turns out, my wife's iPhone is messing up so I've put a sense rom back on the One. She likes getting that feed screen and all. Now the Xperia is my main phone. I guess Honami is the Sony equivalent of proprietary like sense is to HTC.
I've found I like the Sony's and will probably replace the HTC with a Z1 or Z1 compact but I need to do some research as unlocking the boot loader is a requirement. It wasn't so important on the ion due to its purpose, plus I couldn't find an I or H at a reasonable price.
I realize I've gotten wordy and a touch off topic and apologize.
I'll keep my eyes out for a camera and as for the multi tasking, I forgot there's an xposed app that may allow some multi tasking.
I really do appreciate the ROM and am especially grateful to the dev of this rom for making it usable on a locked boot loader.

[Q] Very low screen bright after reboot

Hello everybody,
I,ve read all around the forum but I couldn´t find information about my problem so i try it here.
From stock V500 20d I rooted and Installed TWRP 2.7.1.0 thanks to the good information in the Forum. After that, I've installed the ROM CM11 (M10) and, from the first reboot, the screen bright is very low. I hardly could do the first configuration and when it finished I selected the full bright.
After some time working it seems that it recovers some bright and I can down a little bit the bright from top.
Every time I restart the device I have the same bright issue.
Can anyone help me?.
Thanks a lot

reypescador said:
Hello everybody,
I,ve read all around the forum but I couldn´t find information about my problem so i try it here.
From stock V500 20d I rooted and Installed TWRP 2.7.1.0 thanks to the good information in the Forum. After that, I've installed the ROM CM11 (M10) and, from the first reboot, the screen bright is very low. I hardly could do the first configuration and when it finished I selected the full bright.
After some time working it seems that it recovers some bright and I can down a little bit the bright from top.
Every time I restart the device I have the same bright issue.
Can anyone help me?.
Thanks a lot
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Extremely common problem when you were on the 4.4.2 base and are now an AOSP based rom. You either need to change kernels to RedKernel or flash the tablet back to the 4.2.2 base and then reflash your CM rom.
RedKernel info is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/development/kernel-redkernel-t2856297
4.2.2 base info is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719411

muiriddin said:
Extremely common problem when you were on the 4.4.2 base and are now an AOSP based rom. You either need to change kernels to RedKernel or flash the tablet back to the 4.2.2 base and then reflash your CM rom.
RedKernel info is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/development/kernel-redkernel-t2856297
4.2.2 base info is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719411
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Thank you very much
I try to read the info and decide what to do.
Thanks again

Ok it´s done
First I´ve installer V500-4.2.2-Base from recovery, I have reinstalled CM 11 and everything OK.
I have tried a step beyond and I have installed [KERNEL][v500][4.4.4][AOSP] RedKernel [16/09] (everybody seems to be very happy with it) but, after install synapse I run it and appears "No UCI support detected". Seems that kernel doesn´t support it.
Thank you again for your help

reypescador said:
but, after install synapse I run it and appears "No UCI support detected". Seems that kernel doesn´t support it.
Thank you again for your help
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Seems to be problems with Super SU but I can´t solve them at the moment

You must install the UKM scripts from recovery. Read the op from the red kernel thread...

edisso10018 said:
You must install the UKM scripts from recovery. Read the op from the red kernel thread...
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What he said!
This confused me at first too. In the very early days of redkernel he included his own forked version of the UKM scripts those have been removed because the UKM script maintainer agreed to merge his changes and therefore he doesn't have to maintain his own copy (better for all involved so he can focus on kernel development). Search the thread you will find a link to where you can download the official UKM scripts and your problem will go away.
I currently run redkernel on the 4.4.2 base myself. I have not reverted to the 4.2.2. base since my last factory restore. I am very happy with this configuration...

muiriddin said:
I currently run redkernel on the 4.4.2 base myself. I have not reverted to the 4.2.2. base since my last factory restore. I am very happy with this configuration...
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Originally I had issues with the sd card mounting with the 4.4.2 base. Has this been fixed with Red Kernel?
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium

ncguy68 said:
Originally I had issues with the sd card mounting with the 4.4.2 base. Has this been fixed with Red Kernel?
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium
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I had the same problems. Mine was two fold, my sd card was dying (I have since got a new one) and the 4.4.2 base was still sometimes having an issue that sd card monitor would show as a bad removal. This was even with the new sd card. Once I switched to Infected's build of slimkat with the redkernel I have not had a bad removal (after running this way now for over a month) and the sd card monitor used to track at least one bad removal a week with stock 4.4.2. I have no idea if this will help others but it is working so far for my device. I am always running sd card monitor since I had problems and it is still reporting a clean record.

muiriddin said:
I had the same problems. Mine was two fold, my sd card was dying (I have since got a new one) and the 4.4.2 base was still sometimes having an issue that sd card monitor would show as a bad removal. This was even with the new sd card. Once I switched to Infected's build of slimkat with the redkernel I have not had a bad removal (after running this way now for over a month) and the sd card monitor used to track at least one bad removal a week with stock 4.4.2. I have no idea if this will help others but it is working so far for my device. I am always running sd card monitor since I had problems and it is still reporting a clean record.
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Thanks. I am already using Infected's Slimkat, but I am still on 4.2.2 base. I may flash 4.4.2 base and give redkernel or mani kernel a try.
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium

ncguy68 said:
Thanks. I am already using Infected's Slimkat, but I am still on 4.2.2 base. I may flash 4.4.2 base and give redkernel or mani kernel a try.
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium
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You didn't ask, but my approach would be:
Use LG tool to revert to 4.4.2 stock
Root with towel root
Install recovery and loki (I need to get you a link for this, but it involves editing a batch file to tell it to still install with revision d instead of b)
reboot recovery using adb, and immediately unplug cable
flash a recovery designed for 4.4.2 (2.7.0.1) from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551499
Then install infected slimkat, redkernel and the ukm zip files
I never use the 4.4.2 base files to flash the device to 4.4.2 I always use the LG Tool and go from there.

muiriddin said:
You didn't ask, but my approach would be:
Use LG tool to revert to 4.4.2 stock
Root with towel root
Install recovery and loki (I need to get you a link for this, but it involves editing a batch file to tell it to still install with revision d instead of b)
reboot recovery using adb, and immediately unplug cable
flash a recovery designed for 4.4.2 (2.7.0.1) from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551499
Then install infected slimkat, redkernel and the ukm zip files
I never use the 4.4.2 base files to flash the device to 4.4.2 I always use the LG Tool and go from there.
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Just curious … is there something wrong with flashing the base files to switch between 4.2.2 and 4.4.2?
Now that I have two Gpad's I plan to install 4.4.2 base on one and compare it with 4.2.2 base on the other. Just wonder if I can tell any difference.
Thanks for the info.
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium

ncguy68 said:
Just curious … is there something wrong with flashing the base files to switch between 4.2.2 and 4.4.2?
Now that I have two Gpad's I plan to install 4.4.2 base on one and compare it with 4.2.2 base on the other. Just wonder if I can tell any difference.
Thanks for the info.
Sent from my LG-V500 using xda premium
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I am unaware of a problem with the 4.4.2 base files provided. I have just never used them, I already had the LG Support Tool downloaded and it was easiest to use the path I knew and was comfortable with.
The key thing (and why I run the 4.4.2 base instead of the 4.2.2. base) that is different is the brightness at its lowest setting. The 4.2.2 base on many of the V500's suffers from alternating light and dark spots on one side of the tablet when viewing the tablet in low light with the brightness at its lowest setting and viewing gmail (any app with a white background basically). I use my tablet mostly in dark conditions like this (man I make it sound like I live in a basement somewhere *laughs*). The 4.4.2 base firmware changes the tablet so it functions well at the lowest brightness.
The first picture in this thread shows the screen problem I refer to (although not on a white screen):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553055

[Q&A] [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mas

[Q&A] [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mas
Q&A for [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mastering
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mastering. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Feature requerst
Hi,
Your rom is very good, but i think, is can to a better if getting to merge into this mod: [YKG] Real Xperia Z3 Super Stereo Sound
I think this sound mod is very-very good, and useful. This add a stereo feature for a loud speaker default (nearly, but better than the default), add a clearer sound quality for headphones, and more..
I think this is can to make a more better EVO 10 version in the future.
Thanks, for the listening, and sorry if my english is not the best

as you guys know, this rom worked perfectly with the 4k mod, it just that z1c phone have poor camera that didnt even look like 20.7mp cam. even the camera is poor when an image is zoom in when compared to others like samsung nexus.
and yes i admit that this is a phone not a camera n its a 2013 phone .
in my case the 4k and timeshift are fully working but the quality isnt near enough as 4k as its should be, mine would say 4k vid can be zoom, crop without any pixelated nor blurry.
in z1c the vid is ridiculously big in size and i would say stock cam is sufficient enough . this rom really really good as far as until today,i just do clean install and until now never had cam freeze, maybe in some phone are having freeze depending on manufacture, again really nice rom for daily use

EriGabu said:
Hi,
Your rom is very good, but i think, is can to a better if getting to merge into this mod: [YKG] Real Xperia Z3 Super Stereo Sound
I think this sound mod is very-very good, and useful. This add a stereo feature for a loud speaker default (nearly, but better than the default), add a clearer sound quality for headphones, and more..
I think this is can to make a more better EVO 10 version in the future.
Thanks, for the listening, and sorry if my english is not the best
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I think this is a great idea i still have evo5 with pure audio mod flashed and ykg v15 and both the speakers and the headphones sound awesome

Network issues (radio/baseband)
Hi there, I think this rom is awesome however I am having trouble getting anything above 2G. I have tried flashing stock .108 and .157 (latest) basebands without wipe etc and still can't get it to work. I think my variant is UK. Can anyone send me a working radio/baseband file please? I think the files within a stock rom FTF file should be amss_fs_2.sin, amss_fs_1/sin, amss_fsg.sin, and loader.sin. If could extract these files that work and share a link with us that would be great!
UPDATE: Downloading an older ROM where its baseband worked in the past for me http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic%20UK.ftf however I get signal drops.

cibic89 said:
Hi there, I think this rom is awesome however I am having trouble getting anything above 2G. I have tried flashing stock .108 and .157 (latest) basebands without wipe etc and still can't get it to work. I think my variant is UK. Can anyone send me a working radio/baseband file please? I think the files within a stock rom FTF file should be amss_fs_2.sin, amss_fs_1/sin, amss_fsg.sin, and loader.sin. If could extract these files that work and share a link with us that would be great!
UPDATE: Downloading an older ROM where its baseband worked in the past for me http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic%20UK.ftf however I get signal drops.
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There's no point in flashing your phone without wiping data, the difference between the kernels of the different builds will leave you with an unstable or badly performing system.
No one has reoprted no network in the KitSlim thread, that I know of. Most problems arise from a bad install where the instructions were not followed and a full wipe not completed. Wipes between firmware builds are essential because of the reason just mentioned.
If you are keen to get the latest firmware then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.
A fresh wipe with the latest baseband is bound to sort your problems, then if that fixes it you can always make you way back to KitSlim

Didgesteve said:
There's no point in flashing your phone without wiping data, the difference between the kernels of the different builds will leave you with an unstable or badly performing system.
No one has reoprted no network in the KitSlim thread, that I know of. Most problems arise from a bad install where the instructions were not followed and a full wipe not completed. Wipes between firmware builds are essential because of the reason just mentioned.
If you are keen to get the latest firmware then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.
A fresh wipe with the latest baseband is bound to sort your problems, then if that fixes it you can always make you way back to KitSlim
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I did do a full wipe you see but you are right, after a full reinstall of the stock .108 I was able to get the network back. I was doing it right all along but for some reason when I was about to download network settings my provider (EE) was not listed. Gave them a ring and they sent me the configuration and now it's working better than previously (no signal drop outs). I know very well how to use the Flashtool and where to get it in addition to the stock roms and no I did not just jumped to the last page and ask. There are people out there who exhaust all possibilities before asking for help you know. No one having issues with network you say? Then perhaps you are the one who needs read or should I say search the thread. I will give you a hint, search for terms "radio" and "baseband" and you will all of them with no clearly stated fix. Had this issue in the past with dual recovery and root flash on stock with locked bootloader; exhausted that thread as well!

New Firmware
Hallo,
i get a notification about the new update to .157.
Can i use Evo9 with this Firmeware?

Giesama said:
Hallo,
i get a notification about the new update to .157.
Can i use Evo9 with this Firmeware?
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No.
Sent from my Z1c running AICP

[quote name="jshotkid" post=57374400]So I have running this rom for about 2 months or so and still loving it ! How ever I have only been able to successfully enter TWRP once and that when i flashed the rom. Volume up when you see the sony logo i thought but it just vibrates and boots up. Ive been running into some bugs like it tells me SU binary needs to be updated but I cant. Also ill be selling my device soon and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. So far what ive found is that using the flashool i should flash 14.4.A.0.157 but I am currently on this rom which is 14.4.A.0.108? I just dont want to end up bricking my device.
**TWRP is volume down at boot**
That's still doesn't work for me. Reinstalled the one click dual recovery twice...says successful. I'm lost
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk

jshotkid said:
[quote name="jshotkid" post=57374400]So I have running this rom for about 2 months or so and still loving it ! How ever I have only been able to successfully enter TWRP once and that when i flashed the rom. Volume up when you see the sony logo i thought but it just vibrates and boots up. Ive been running into some bugs like it tells me SU binary needs to be updated but I cant. Also ill be selling my device soon and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. So far what ive found is that using the flashool i should flash 14.4.A.0.157 but I am currently on this rom which is 14.4.A.0.108? I just dont want to end up bricking my device.
**TWRP is volume down at boot**
That's still doesn't work for me. Reinstalled the one click dual recovery twice...says successful. I'm lost
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk
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Install NDR Utils, that gives you the option to restart into Phils or TWRP.
Flashing .157 via Flashtool is very easy, if done properly (select all the wipe tickboxes, but exclude TA), it will leave you with a blank up to date phone, with none of your data left on it.
Having .108 already on it will not make any difference. Obviously flashing the phone will remove recovery and root.

????
Are there other not abandoned roms acting on a locked bootloader ?

when it will be new version ?

active87 said:
when it will be new version ?
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No OTAs. There is no need for a new version until they got Lollipop working for Z1c.

nereus456 said:
Are there other not abandoned roms acting on a locked bootloader ?
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Munjeni rom
Wysłane z mojego D5503 przy użyciu Tapatalka

MultiRom
Hi,
i have found this very genial Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/orig-development/mod-multirom-v30x-t3005654.
But i have problems with this mod and your rom. Can u put this rom in your next update?
Thank you

thanks a lot man, but the 2 links are for "original_framework_KitSlim.zip"
sorry, wrong thread...

dj-alejandro34 said:
thanks a lot man, but the 2 links are for "original_framework_KitSlim.zip"
sorry, wrong thread...
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link changed

Is this thread dead or developer is working on lolipop version of ROM?

Dancerek said:
Is this thread dead or developer is working on lolipop version of ROM?
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So sad but whenever i try a lp rom i restore my backup of KitSlim_AMG EVO 9.
There are many things i can't stand in android 5.
Damn Google where are the Lockscreenwidgets in Lollipop? :banghead::thumbdown:
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium

[Q] xperia z1c lollipop memory leak issue

is current xperia z1c lollipop still have memory leak issue ?
I used lollipop for 2 days already. and it always restart my game (minimized to background) after I open browser to use google (yeah only 2 recent apps displayed. chrome and game apps).
I hate this because my game need long time and heavy bandwidth at loading screen. I never get this problem when I used kitkat. I heard there's xposed module to fix this memory leak issue but my phone isnt rooted.
or is there a way to return to default OS (kitkat) like when I first bought it ? maybe I'll do this way. reset it to kitkat again. but I dont know how.
thanks.

You can flash stock kitkat with flashtool. I should have stock EU . 157 rom somewhere on my pc and can upload it if you want.
Flashing stock rom is pretty easy. Watch a tutorial or something. I can help you a bit more when back home.
Back to your question. I have no idea I'm still running kitkat as L is still not available in my country.

Ephixi4 said:
You can flash stock kitkat with flashtool. I should have stock EU . 157 rom somewhere on my pc and can upload it if you want.
Flashing stock rom is pretty easy. Watch a tutorial or something. I can help you a bit more when back home.
Back to your question. I have no idea I'm still running kitkat as L is still not available in my country.
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is it working to use your stock rom at my country ? I thought different country have different kind of rom. not sure about this if this is true or not.
flashing stock rom doesnt need root access, right ? and maybe can I also backup current lollipop OS that I have so I can reflash it when it has been fixed ?.
so far what I like from lollipop is when someone call me, I can still use other app because call notification only use small box on top of my current running app. I like this feature very much.

It depends where do you live. If in EU it should be fine. If not I can find a rom good for your location.
No, flashing custom rom does not require rooted device.
I think you don't have to do the backup as you'll be able to just update it again ( at least I think so)

-Vermillion- said:
is it working to use your stock rom at my country ? I thought different country have different kind of rom. not sure about this if this is true or not.
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Yeah..some features change county wise..
flashing stock rom doesnt need root access, right ? and maybe can I also backup current lollipop OS that I have so I can reflash it when it has been fixed ?
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Yes. But you dont have to backup the OS. You can download the Firmware using the XperiaFirm Tool >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
And here is how to convert the files >> http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/

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It depends where do you live. If in EU it should be fine. If not I can find a rom good for your location.
No, flashing custom rom does not require rooted device.
I think you don't have to do the backup as you'll be able to just update it again ( at least I think so)
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is that mean I can flash pre-rooted rom, shared from Xperia Z1 Compact General subforum without unlock bootloader ?
wow then I better use that. I want lollipop+root+xposed but dont want to unlock my bootloader :victory:
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Yeah..some features change county wise..
Yes. But you dont have to backup the OS. You can download the Firmware using the XperiaFirm Tool >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
And here is how to convert the files >> http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
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wow this is nice info. I've just tried using that xperiafirm tool and it shows my country firmware.

Generally you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader. It worked for me, at least on kitkat. I'm not sure what about the Lollipop though.
You should better ask someone else too as I'm not as experienced and don't want to give you false info.
But if there's pre-rooted rom here and it's working for android L you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash it.

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is that mean I can flash pre-rooted rom, shared from Xperia Z1 Compact General subforum without unlock bootloader ?
wow then I better use that. I want lollipop+root+xposed but dont want to unlock my bootloader :victory:
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Please give a feedback to me as I also want Lp+root+xposed. *cheers*.
btw, if u wish to stay in KK (since xposed in LP wont work perfectly, seen people commenting on that) there is an easy method to root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-fw-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2977774

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Generally you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader. It worked for me, at least on kitkat. I'm not sure what about the Lollipop though.
You should better ask someone else too as I'm not as experienced and don't want to give you false info.
But if there's pre-rooted rom here and it's working for android L you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash it.
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yeah. I've tried root without unlock bootloader and it worked. as long as I use correct kernel that can be rooted.
getvaisakh said:
Please give a feedback to me as I also want Lp+root+xposed. *cheers*.
btw, if u wish to stay in KK (since xposed in LP wont work perfectly, seen people commenting on that) there is an easy method to root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-fw-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2977774
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okay I can get lollipop with root+xposed (all day tried this. I read some tutorial how to do it properly because this is my 1st time doing something like this. so tired ). although I dont know if xposed wont work perfectly like you said because I only use 3 modules so far. App Settings (keep screen on for game I'm playing) and Fix Lollipop Memory Leak and gravitybox (LP).
what I've done :
- downloaded kitkat 14.4.A.0.157 from XperiFirm. and flashed it using flashtool.
- I've realized .0157 can't be rooted for now. so I've used your link that you gave (Root FW 14.4.A.0.157 (LB/UBL) ).
- after get root access, then I installed recovery using Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.11-RELEASE.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- after that I flashed 14.5.A.0.242_CustomizedFR_Pre-Rooted_Dualrecovery 2.8.10 + Fix Xposed for Lollipop using recovery.
- and flashed Massive debloating and Xposed. links and procedure are also from that pre-rooted rom thread.
so far, no bootloop. dont know if I add some xposed modules again. I heard it will get bootloop if too many xposed modules is installed (?)

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yeah. I've tried root without unlock bootloader and it worked. as long as I use correct kernel that can be rooted.
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:good:
okay I can get lollipop with root+xposed (all day tried this. I read some tutorial how to do it properly because this is my 1st time doing something like this. so tired ).
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I know that feel :angel:
I have found a way to root stock LP having ULB. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60188952
Now going to try xposed. Since you have, tell me how.. Here is the official thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811. Is this where you get info?
although I dont know if xposed wont work perfectly like you said because I only use 2 modules so far. App Settings (keep screen on for game I'm playing) and Fix Lollipop Memory Leak (still dont know if this module will work.)
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Xposed worked perfectly in KK. I tried more than five modules at a time without the bootloop issue. What I fear is the LP. Havent you checked the dev/Q&A thread of the modules?
what I've done :
- downloaded kitkat 14.4.A.0.157 from XperiFirm. and flashed it using flashtool.
- I've realized .0157 can't be rooted for now. so I've used your link that you gave (Root FW 14.4.A.0.157 (LB/UBL) ).
- after get root access, then I installed recovery using Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.11-RELEASE.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- after that I flashed 14.5.A.0.242_CustomizedFR_Pre-Rooted_Dualrecovery 2.8.10 + Fix Xposed for Lollipop using recovery.
- and flashed Massive debloating and Xposed. links and procedure are also from that pre-rooted rom thread.
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wow so much struggle... I have a doubt, why not simply flash that pre-rooted ftf file over the KK? [being lazy to search for the thread]
So how is it feels? Dont forget to share your views and link to the thread..
I heard it will get bootloop if too many xposed modules is installed (?)
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I dont know that. But I heard that activating some module(s) when some other module(s) is(are) active may cause bootloop in KK.

Hey there, the XperiFirm dev here.
No one answered your question so I will. The answer is: No.
Sony made sure to include the memory leak fix built in (the exact fix that the Xposed module offers) for their Lollipop releases. The Xposed module is pointless.
See attached screenshot. Basically the Xposed module replaces the AOSP function with exactly the same function but with this additional "release()" line. As you can see, Xperia already has this line included.

IaguCool said:
Hey there, the XperiFirm dev here.
No one answered your question so I will. The answer is: No.
Sony made sure to include the memory leak fix built in (the exact fix that the Xposed module offers) for their Lollipop releases. The Xposed module is pointless.
See attached screenshot. Basically the Xposed module replaces the AOSP function with exactly the same function but with this additional "release()" line. As you can see, Xperia already has this line included.
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wow thanks to coming here :victory:
lol. so it's pointless to install that module because they are same thing exactly. time to uninstall.
actually my game is still restarted after I browsing a little. although I still see a lot of free memory in here. before, I thought this is because of that memory leak issue but I'm wrong.
if only there's module that can prevent lollipop refresh/restart/clear my game at memory when I minimized it at background.

I have the same problem, only with audio apps in the background. Pocket Casts, Stitcher and BeyondPod all crash and stop playing when running in the background, after I do something else like load the game Threes. This never used to happen with KitKat. I've also noticed that iplayer radio gets very jerky and skips back and forth by a quarter of a second continuously as soon as I turn off the screen. [edit - I just listened to it for a few minutes with the screen off and it suddenly cut out. I turned the screen on an the app was no longer in my notifications tray]
If Sony fixed this particular memory leak, what's going wrong with my phone? Could it be related to the fact that I've encrypted if for the first time? I'm getting desperate enough to consider factory resetting and losing everything, because listening to podcasts and playing threes is one of my favourite activities. It's not a demanding game for my year old, top of the line phone. My cheap tablet manages it, and so did the phone on KitKat!

Best Gaming Rom One Plus 3 2020

Hi guys,
I'm starting this thread hoping it will help someone. I personally searched all XDA and Google for an answer as I play heavy games one of them is Free Fire. I like playing the game at MAX FPS and Graphics. I was on the latest OOS 9.0.6. It was awful to me. As i got game lags and my phone got extremely hot. That's when it ventured in the search for the best rom or stock firmware to give me the best performance, stability and battery life. My battery life on 9.0.6 was really poor. I had battery drains of about 10-12% on idle overnight. I searched everywhere and all the threads were outdated and I needed a recent solution to my problem. I mean there's been a lot of newer One Pluses after the 3. But for the hardware that it has I was sure I could get more off my One Plus 3.
I tried Havoc , Evolution X , CR Droid, Lineage OS, Pixel Experience and all the OOS that where rolled out for the one plus. Yes I did alot of flashing and formatting. Since I never flashed just the OTA. I always flashed the firmware on that version and did a clean install always since i wanted a final verdict and didn't want to have a doubt on the dirty flashing. I used each rom and Stock Oxygen version for 4 days since i wanted to give the battery a couple of cycles before getting my final verdict on the rom.
I wrote the SOT time for every firmware or Rom that I flashed to not forget.
Finally I wont disrespect any rom developer out there saying there rom isn't good. As I for myself wouldn't be able to build one. Less without being paid. On the contrary I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!! to all the developers that take their time and build roms for us. I greatly appreciate every Developer here at xda. A big round of applause to you guys. You all are great!!!!.
All the roms are awesome and unique. I'm pretty sure it suits many, many, many users out there. As we're all looking for something different and different features in roms.
I tried all. And TADA!!! I'm on Oxygen OS 4.1.7 Android Nougat. Yes its far from the newest Android Version But the battery life on Idle is the best I have 0-1% battery drain overnight on idle with WiFi on all night. Game performance is awesome. I play Free Fire at Max FPS And Graphics with absolutely no lag. I use Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger and camera all day for my work and i'm able to reach back home after 8 hours work day with an average battery of 67%. To me it can't get better than this. Second in of the OOS was 4.5.1 a little better performance but battery drain was little higher. To me the exchange for a little performance difference to higher battery drain wasn't worth it. Again this is just my humble opinion and experience. Your results could be different. If you want to know my procedure and settings to get this on my One Plus 3. Feel free to ask. And as soon as i have a little time i can reply. Thank You XDA for the Best Forum on planet Earth.
Best regards,
Chimpzilla

How do you install that oos versión? Unbrick tools?

Is there any way to remove Google play from Oxygen OS 4.1.7 to make even lighter?

pls make a tutorial to install Oxygen OS 4.1.7

Chimpzilla said:
Hi guys,
I tried all. And TADA!!! I'm on Oxygen OS 4.1.7 Android Nougat.
Best regards,
Chimpzilla
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Hi Chimp, thanks for writing your experience here. I had similar experience but used OOS 4.5.1, now want to switch back to OOS 4.1.7 but not finding any download link for it. Can you please share if you have any.
What do you suggest, using MSM Tool to restore to OOS 4.1.7 or just flashing it through TWRP on unlocked bootloader?
On OOS 4.5.1 I was trying to use Advance Kernel Tweaks but Magisk was not working with ElementalX kernel so gave it up.

Okay Guys. Sorry have been really busy. I installed with unlocked bootloader and TWRP. Wiped everything except internal storage. So that Custom Recovery gets replaced by Stock Recovery. Then I booted to system. And then back to recovery just to make sure I had Stock Recovery before Relocking bootloader. Once I had confirmed that i had stock recovery I booted to fastboot and relocked bootloader. After relocking your phone will be wiped please backup anything thats important to you. Every locking or unlocking of bootloader will wipe your data. Im not responsible. Once bootloader locked I booted back system. All firmware downloads can be downloaded from oneplusupdates website. Hope this helps.

Flashed 4.0.3 through MSM then used local update for 4.1.7, setting up my apps now.

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Flashed 4.0.3 through MSM then used local update for 4.1.7, setting up my apps now.
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where did you find 4.0.3 MSM ?

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where did you find 4.0.3 MSM ?
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I have it in my OnePlus 3T backup files, it is available somewhere on web, but flashing it this way is just a waste of time, following OP is better option.

OP3T: https://oneplusupdates.com/device/oneplus-3t
OP3: https://oneplusupdates.com/device/oneplus-3
I'm downloading OOS 4.1.7 for test

Chimpzilla said:
Okay Guys. Sorry have been really busy. I installed with unlocked bootloader and TWRP. Wiped everything except internal storage. So that Custom Recovery gets replaced by Stock Recovery. Then I booted to system. And then back to recovery just to make sure I had Stock Recovery before Relocking bootloader. Once I had confirmed that i had stock recovery I booted to fastboot and relocked bootloader. After relocking your phone will be wiped please backup anything thats important to you. Every locking or unlocking of bootloader will wipe your data. Im not responsible. Once bootloader locked I booted back system. All firmware downloads can be downloaded from oneplusupdates website. Hope this helps.
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Can I root stock ROM to debloat apps?

To remove updates notifications (be aware it's impossible to cancel)
activate dev mod in settings and USB debuging
adb devices
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup

I was actually on OOS 4.5.1 lol older version are better sometimes than the new ones and not everybody know that i downgraded to 4.1.7 now and im testing it right now because i have nothing to do in home with this problem of virus...

Should I be worry with security vulnerability in older OOS?

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I wrote the SOT time for every firmware or Rom that I flashed to not forget.
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Can you share with us results?

Interesting topic. Which one lowest OxygenOs start support vulkan on oneplus 3?
I ask cause i buyed this phone some days ago with poor OxygenOs 9.0.5
I think about downgrade. I have bad battery life

What is the antutu score on the nougat OOS? On on paranoid android 7.3.1 getting 230,000 compared to OOS 9.0.6 which was around 200,000 and getting good battery life. Not sure if I should switch to OOS 4

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What is the antutu score on the nougat OOS? On on paranoid android 7.3.1 getting 230,000 compared to OOS 9.0.6 which was around 200,000 and getting good battery life. Not sure if I should switch to OOS 4
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Can you provide me link to download PA 7.3.1? I Couldn't find the link online.

aravindhsharma said:
Can you provide me link to download PA 7.3.1? I Couldn't find the link online.
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/oneplus3-aospa/

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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/oneplus3-aospa/
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firmaware 4.5.1 or 5.0.8? Thanks
and last TWRP?