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[DEV] Official Kernel Sources for Xperia 2012 devices [posted at GITHUB]

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LAST UPDATED:
25/March/2012
Latest Kernel Sources:
6.0.A.3.62
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hello guys,
i have pushed the Official kernel sources for various Xperia 2012 devices to my github account... to keep the various FW versions at same place i have created branches for each firmware kernel source... i think this will help other dev/advance users as they can now easily get all relevant files at one place and easily compare changes in firmware sources... and of-course a git repo is a much better way to browse source code than a tar ball
Xperia-2012-Official-Kernel-Sources
(INCLUDES THESE FW VERSIONS)
i will try my best to keep those sources updated
Request to MODS: may be u guys can sticky this as it will always be useful for devs/advance users
regards,
DooMLoRD

Kernel sources for following firmware:
6.0.A.3.62
6.0.A.4.1

I though Sony might introduce kernel 3.0 on Xperia S..

Hi Doomlord,
Do you have any idea when we could download youre new kernel for the xperia s and get a ics rom ???
Greets Remco

We want to make a new ICS rom for this, but without the phone it is very hard to do

without a phone or software what do you mean.... and maybe if you tell how it could be done make youre own rom we could help you

Without the sources and the phone i guess
DoomLord yet has to receive/buy his Xperia S, and it'll take time for the Devs to get their hands on their Xperia's
Wait for a while

updated kernel sources with 6.0.A.3.62 FW sources

Hi there Doomlord,
I there some progress on the rom`s and kernels ??

remco.k said:
Hi there Doomlord,
I there some progress on the rom`s and kernels ??
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please stop asking such questions... we are all working on it... when they are ready u will see them in development section...

DooMLoRD said:
please stop asking such questions... we are all working on it... when they are ready u will see them in development section...
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Very good try!!!
This is something useful in order to start "unlocking" this device.
I have it and i am very disapointed about the dev/cook options......

totalcmdext said:
Very good try!!!
This is something useful in order to start "unlocking" this device.
I have it and i am very disapointed about the dev/cook options......
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The device is still not released in some markets... It's a very new device so Just hold on for sometime...
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

DooMLoRD said:
The device is still not released in some markets... It's a very new device so Just hold on for sometime...
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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Yep.I agree with you and you all should read this,
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s_starts_shipping_worldwide-news-4003.php

I'm selling my S2 for xperia s; the potential is indeed high, seems like sony have done it right this time. Wait for ICS to launch, give a crap about developing GB. /)

[honami][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch

Main thread + features + install instructions + dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
PhilZ Touch is a CWM Advanced Edition that adds all the features you could ever miss in CWM
It is a well proven recovery for many phones
It also adds a full touch interface a completely configurable GUI
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter
Read the features, and check if you are missing something
Also, do not forget to read about the powerful aroma file manager integration and double tap shortcut
Download links
Last version can be found here:
Sony Xperia Z1 (honami)
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
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Big credits to @DooMLoRD for his help to rebase on stock kernel
XDA:DevDB Information
[honami][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch, a Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
Phil3759, DooMLoRD, [NUT]
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-03-29
Last Updated 2014-03-29

hello and thank you.
I have found the file. img I can not find my method for installing or flashed to the files on my Z1.
sorry i use google translation I'm French
Français
bonjour et merci . j'ai bien trouvé le fichier .img mes je ne trouve pas la méthode pour l installer ni pour flashé le fichiers sur mon Z1
Bien cordialement
Xque_31
Envoyé de mon C6903 en utilisant Tapatalk

Phil3759 said:
Main thread + features + install instructions + dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
PhilZ Touch is a CWM Advanced Edition that adds all the features you could ever miss in CWM
It is a well proven recovery for many phones
It also adds a full touch interface a completely configurable GUI
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter
Read the features, and check if you are missing something
Also, do not forget to read about the powerful aroma file manager integration and double tap shortcut
Download links
Last version can be found here:
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hi @Phil3759,
firstly welcome to the Z1 forums!
the kernel image you posted will not boot on any device as it misses the crucial device tree files... here are detailed instructions on how to build bootable kernels for many Xperia device since 2011:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447310
I have fixed this by integrating the ramdisk with stock FW 290 (android 4.3) so that people can test out this recovery..
download link for fixed image is:
http://d-h.st/Iz2
BTW me and my colleague @Napstar have worked on similar "Advanced recovery" before (it was released some time in late 2011/early 2012):
our sources have also been released quite some time back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485829
but i discontinued work on it as i got busy with personal work
I would recommend getting in touch with @Napstar, may be we can collaborate for some bigger things
also another thing... since I have worked on multi-recoveries in my kernels, i had 4 recoveries in my X10 kernel way back in septmber 2011!!, and since you are actively developing this advanced recovery, do i have your permission to integrate this recovery in my DooMKernel? (I have made my DooMKernel for close to 21 devices from various vendors Sony, HTC, Samsung, Huawei, Kindle, etc; currently I actively support only 4 devices though: Xperia Z1, Z, SP & T)
note to users:
if you want to test out this recovery then you need to HOTBOOT this kernel:
Code:
fastboot boot kernel.img
regards,
DooMLoRD

DooMLoRD said:
hi @Phil3759,
firstly welcome to the Z1 forums!
the kernel image you posted will not boot on any device as it misses the crucial device tree files... here are detailed instructions on how to build bootable kernels for many Xperia device since 2011:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447310
I have fixed this by integrating the ramdisk with stock FW 290 (android 4.3) so that people can test out this recovery..
download link for fixed image is:
http://d-h.st/Iz2
BTW me and my colleague @Napstar have worked on similar "Advanced recovery" before (it was released some time in late 2011/early 2012):
our sources have also been released quite some time back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485829
but i discontinued work on it as i got busy with personal work
I would recommend getting in touch with @Napstar, may be we can collaborate for some bigger things
also another thing... since I have worked on multi-recoveries in my kernels, i had 4 recoveries in my X10 kernel way back in septmber 2011!!, and since you are actively developing this advanced recovery, do i have your permission to integrate this recovery in my DooMKernel?
note to users:
if you want to test out this recovery then you need to HOTBOOT this kernel:
Code:
fastboot boot kernel.img
regards,
DooMLoRD
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Many thanks for your support
Yes, I looked at your amazing work. TWRP-ifying CWM is just amazing
However, the codes we use diverge too much, but yes, why not, collaboration can be always welcome. It just take a big effort to start so that each one familiarizes with other's code
Obviously you can use and repack any of my files to your wish
I also should added a note that this is a sample for devs to use it at their wish, like I do for Xperia Z. I knew well that it won't boot any stock ROM. Thought it would boot cm-11.0 roms though...
Anything I have to do when compiling to make it at least boot cm-11.0?
If you agree, I will add your recovery.img to goo.im instead of actual one + add full credits in OP

Phil3759 said:
Many thanks for your support
Yes, I looked at your amazing work. TWRP-ifying CWM is just amazing
However, the codes we use diverge too much, but yes, why not, collaboration can be always welcome. It just take a big effort to start so that each one familiarizes with other's code
Obviously you can use and repack any of my files to your wish
I also should added a note that this is a sample for devs to use it at their wish, like I do for Xperia Z. I knew well that it won't boot any stock ROM. Thought it would boot cm-11.0 roms though...
Anything I have to do when compiling to make it at least boot cm-11.0?
If you agree, I will add your recovery.img to goo.im instead of actual one + add full credits in OP
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well @Napstar is currently working on something new please get in touch with him, he is busy with his PhD work but I am sure he can find out some time
it wont even boot on any Z1 irrespective of ROM... actually the kernel formats for Sony devices vary A LOT! they are not using standard boot.img format... and anyways especially for the msm8974 board (and beyond) the new device tree format will be used... its a bit tricky to explain but Krab has a good tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469421
sure go ahead... u can link the recovery.img where ever u want i just repacked ur ramdisk with the correct zImage & dt.img

Phil3759 said:
Many thanks for your support
Yes, I looked at your amazing work. TWRP-ifying CWM is just amazing
However, the codes we use diverge too much, but yes, why not, collaboration can be always welcome. It just take a big effort to start so that each one familiarizes with other's code
Obviously you can use and repack any of my files to your wish
I also should added a note that this is a sample for devs to use it at their wish, like I do for Xperia Z. I knew well that it won't boot any stock ROM. Thought it would boot cm-11.0 roms though...
Anything I have to do when compiling to make it at least boot cm-11.0?
If you agree, I will add your recovery.img to goo.im instead of actual one + add full credits in OP
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here is a bonus for you...
build tools for honami...
http://d-h.st/Vk3
just extract the archive, replace the ramdisk.cpio.gz with new compressed ramdisk and run makeit.sh
that should build a bootable boot.img for Z1 (honami)

DooMLoRD said:
here is a bonus for you...
build tools for honami...
http://d-h.st/Vk3
just extract the archive, replace the ramdisk.cpio.gz with new compressed ramdisk and run makeit.sh
that should build a bootable boot.img for Z1 (honami)
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That's a lot
I will take a look at it or maybe just provide recovery.zip installer so that interested devs can repack, or even the ramdisk
Huge thanks
I will get in touch with Napster :good:

DooMLoRD said:
here is a bonus for you...
build tools for honami...
http://d-h.st/Vk3
just extract the archive, replace the ramdisk.cpio.gz with new compressed ramdisk and run makeit.sh
that should build a bootable boot.img for Z1 (honami)
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I took a look at your script
I was aware of the dt.img and already use it for Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014 from Samsung and on many of the new LG devices
Actually, cm-11.0 build tree is fixed to use a custom bootimg make file:
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_rhine-common/blob/cm-11.0/custombootimg.mk#L56
The dt.img is kernel specific and is built along the zImage as you surely know. When compiling cm-11.0 boot.img, the zImage and matching dt.img are compiled and repacked using custombootimg.mk
Unpacking your fixed recovery.img I see the only changes are the dt.img and zImage to be able to use with stock ROMs. That's great and most people would prefer it that way
However, I am still unsure why you say that my original release won't boot a cm-11.0 ROM? Is it mandatory to have the kernel built along the ROM ? I do not think else your repack with zImage would work only on one specific ROM
Hope you can enlighten me on that

Phil3759 said:
I took a look at your script
I was aware of the dt.img and already use it for Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014 from Samsung and on many of the new LG devices
Actually, cm-11.0 build tree is fixed to use a custom bootimg make file:
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_rhine-common/blob/cm-11.0/custombootimg.mk#L56
The dt.img is kernel specific and is built along the zImage as you surely know. When compiling cm-11.0 boot.img, the zImage and matching dt.img are compiled and repacked using custombootimg.mk
Unpacking your fixed recovery.img I see the only changes are the dt.img and zImage to be able to use with stock ROMs. That's great and most people would prefer it that way
However, I am still unsure why you say that my original release won't boot a cm-11.0 ROM? Is it mandatory to have the kernel built along the ROM ? I do not think else your repack with zImage would work only on one specific ROM
Hope you can enlighten me on that
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the original boot.img didnt have a dt.img

DooMLoRD said:
the original boot.img didnt have a dt.img
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really wired as I used the device tree with custom bootimg make file I linked above
I will look at it and thank you for your repack. I added to main goo.im repo

Afternoon chaps,
Just wanted to give this a whirl as i've used your recoveries before, so out of the two which are on the download section, which one should work on 4.2.2, with a locked bootloader?
Cheers m8 an glad you've made it onto the Z1

@Phil3759
For some reason on locked bootloader devices, while the texfat module has been loaded, I'm unable to get philz touch to mount any exFAT sdcard unless I change the extra.fstab line for it from 'auto' to 'texfat' ... any way to get this working normal again?

[NUT] said:
@Phil3759
For some reason on locked bootloader devices, while the texfat module has been loaded, I'm unable to get philz touch to mount any exFAT sdcard unless I change the extra.fstab line for it from 'auto' to 'texfat' ... any way to get this working normal again?
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The honami version is compiled without minivold support for exfat modules. It will only work with fuse
https://github.com/PhilZ-cwm6/philz_touch_cwm6/blob/cm-11.0/boardconfig/BoardConfig.mk#L520
You can try to use the yuga minivold binary instead. If it is ok and you want to add support it officially with updates, I will do like yuga and enable the exfat flag

hey I have the Xperia T & SP can you create a touch version for them too?
i can be your guinea pig for testing
SP: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_huashan
T: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_mint

DooMLoRD said:
hey I have the Xperia T & SP can you create a touch version for them too?
i can be your guinea pig for testing
SP: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_huashan
T: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_sony_mint
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Compiled and opened dedicated threads
Feel free to put your magic if needed :angel:

@Phil3759: The backlight is really very dim on locked bootloader devices... setting that to the max setting doesn't change it all that much either.
Anything I can do to test if it's philz touch causing this?

[NUT] said:
@Phil3759: The backlight is really very dim on locked bootloader devices... setting that to the max setting doesn't change it all that much either.
Anything I can do to test if it's philz touch causing this?
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I use this path:
Code:
/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness
Since the repack was done using a stock kernel, not sure if it still matches!

Phil3759 said:
I use this path:
Code:
/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness
Since the repack was done using a stock kernel, not sure if it still matches!
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It does still match. It's like the value to it got cut in half...

[NUT] said:
It does still match. It's like the value to it got cut in half...
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try to set brightness in recovery gui, then:
Code:
adb shell
cat "/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness"
Post the value here, maybe you're getting some crap because I did not properly escape those ":"
No idea why Sony have such genius ideas in naming their paths

Phil3759 said:
try to set brightness in recovery gui, then:
Code:
adb shell
cat "/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness"
Post the value here, maybe you're getting some crap because I did not properly escape those ":"
No idea why Sony have such genius ideas in naming their paths
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Busy with making a system dump on my Z1 now, will do that soon though.
---------- Post added at 12:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 AM ----------
Phil3759 said:
try to set brightness in recovery gui, then:
Code:
adb shell
cat "/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness"
Post the value here, maybe you're getting some crap because I did not properly escape those ":"
No idea why Sony have such genius ideas in naming their paths
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[NUT] said:
Busy with making a system dump on my Z1 now, will do that soon though.
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Done that:
Code:
~ # cat "/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness"
10
~ # cat "/sys/class/leds/wled:backlight/brightness"
255
First one is from the screen/power save mode, the second is when fully lit... but still the screen is only half as bright or maybe even less then half compared to using the XZ philz ...

Unified kernel for msm8974 devices

Unified kernel for msm8974 devices
hi all
we are cooking 1 kernel for all msm8974 devices for all custom roms
Source
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel
feel free to fork, joyn and push back
XDA:DevDB Information
Unified kernel for msm8974 devices, Kernel for the Sony Xperia Z3
Contributors
jerpelea, Kali-
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-10-31
Last Updated 2014-10-31

new guides published
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/

kernel is rebased
z3 platform (shinano) added to kernel
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel/
status
z1 - boots
z2 - boots
z3 - boots
yukon - boots
feel free to push fixes

jerpelea said:
kernel is rebased
z3 platform (shinano) added to kernel
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel/commits/aosp/LNX.LA.3.5.1-01110-8x74.0
status
z1 - bringup in progress
z2 - boots
z3 - boots
feel free to push fixes
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Cool, thanks! Any love for the Z3C?

Can we do this for the T-Mobile Z3? I thought the boot loader is not able to be unlocked. If it is unlockable, I will get this device tomorrow.

Brilliant news, thanks for this. Now hope has grown for custom Roms coming sooner! Cheers
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app

asianflavor said:
Can we do this for the T-Mobile Z3? I thought the boot loader is not able to be unlocked. If it is unlockable, I will get this device tomorrow.
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I am 99% certain the T-Mobile Z3 will not be unlockable. Not very "un-carrier" of them.
HOWEVER:
For the first time in North American history, in addition to being available via carriers, a Sony flagship is being offered unlocked in a timely fashion in North America. If you're in the USA (which, since you're asking about T-Mo USA, I assume you are), you can get a SIM-unlocked (and hence bootloader-unlockable) Z3 at http://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-lte...atid-All-Unlocked-Phones?vva_ColorCode=FFFFFF

I'd love to get a pure AOSP build going on my Z3 Compact

Entropy512 said:
I am 99% certain the T-Mobile Z3 will not be unlockable. Not very "un-carrier" of them.
HOWEVER:
For the first time in North American history, in addition to being available via carriers, a Sony flagship is being offered unlocked in a timely fashion in North America. If you're in the USA (which, since you're asking about T-Mo USA, I assume you are), you can get a SIM-unlocked (and hence bootloader-unlockable) Z3 at http://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-lte...atid-All-Unlocked-Phones?vva_ColorCode=FFFFFF
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Hi @Entropy512, if I well remember you are a senior dev (omni and in the past CM maintainer for SGS3 intl)?
How do you judge the information given by Sony to develop AOSP?
Why are the Original Android dev forum so empty in your opinion for this beast?
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

and the ball continues rolling
http://developer.sonymobile.com/2014/11/06/android-5-0-xperia-z3-running-aosp/
br
J

jerpelea said:
and the ball continues rolling
http://developer.sonymobile.com/2014/11/06/android-5-0-xperia-z3-running-aosp/
br
J
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Add Z3 Compact support please I'll be your test guinea pig. How different would it be from the Z3 build besides the ram and screen everything else is the same correct?

del

iBuzman said:
Thx, I'm about to build Z3 AOSP rom following new guide, just need Z3 device binaries
appreciate the support given that allows us to do this :good: :good: :good:
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please stay tuned and binaries will come
br
J

sry - didn't mean to edit after you quoted - I misread earlier post and thought z3 binaries were available already (and I got confused when the shinano git page instructions linked to a dead page ).

jerpelea said:
hi all
we are cooking 1 kernel for all msm8974 devices for all custom roms
Source
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel
feel free to fork, joyn and push back
XDA:DevDB Information
Unified kernel for msm8974 devices, Kernel for the Sony Xperia Z3
Contributors
jerpelea, Kali-
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-10-31
Last Updated 2014-10-31
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Hi there i have a fix required to allow inline building with cm type roms, how do I push a fix, just git push?

Entropy512 said:
I am 99% certain the T-Mobile Z3 will not be unlockable. Not very "un-carrier" of them.
HOWEVER:
For the first time in North American history, in addition to being available via carriers, a Sony flagship is being offered unlocked in a timely fashion in North America. If you're in the USA (which, since you're asking about T-Mo USA, I assume you are), you can get a SIM-unlocked (and hence bootloader-unlockable) Z3 at http://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-lte...atid-All-Unlocked-Phones?vva_ColorCode=FFFFFF
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Thanks, I didn't think you could unlock the T-mo version. Would love to buy the unlockable one from Sony but I have a wife that override that decision...lol. But made my decision on jumping to the Nexus 6 much easier. Thanks for the info!

nycbjr said:
Hi there i have a fix required to allow inline building with cm type roms, how do I push a fix, just git push?
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you fork on your git
commit the change and then submit a push request from git interface
br
J

jerpelea said:
please stay tuned and binaries will come
br
J
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now that lg g3 has lollipop would be nice to get our Z3 back up to the top of the news reports with aosp binaries update ~ I've got repos sync'd, patches applied, and device page bookmarked for periodical checking ✌

What toolchain are you guys using to compile the kernel of https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel ?
could anyone compile a kernel with as modules and share the hid-sony.ko and hid-dr.ko module files?
I think that would help to have Remote Play PS4 in non Z3 and Z2 devices.
the option to compile those 2 modules as separate modules is in menuconfig > Device Drivers > HID Devices > Special HID Drivers and then
M in DragonRise Inc. game controller
M in Sony PS3 Controller
it would be much appreciated.
I would even pay if someone can share me those 2 files from the Z3 kernel source (or Z3 phone) as I tried to compile the kerel to get those files but I'm failing like a mother****er

use http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/
kernel compile guide and you can succesfully compile it
br
J
MyPeople said:
What toolchain are you guys using to compile the kernel of https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel ?
could anyone compile a kernel with as modules and share the hid-sony.ko and hid-dr.ko module files?
I think that would help to have Remote Play PS4 in non Z3 and Z2 devices.
the option to compile those 2 modules as separate modules is in menuconfig > Device Drivers > HID Devices > Special HID Drivers and then
M in DragonRise Inc. game controller
M in Sony PS3 Controller
it would be much appreciated.
I would even pay if someone can share me those 2 files from the Z3 kernel source (or Z3 phone) as I tried to compile the kerel to get those files but I'm failing like a mother****er
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Android M Developer Preview for Xperia Z1 [July-04]

Introduction
Hello,
Recently Sony released their source binaries for the Android M Developer Preview, so I decided to build and share it . Keep in mind this is a Developer Preview. It's just to give an idea of how the new Android M looks like. Both the camera and modem aren't included by Sony, so you can't use those.
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Not included
Modem
Camera
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Installation instructions
Make a back-up and store it outside of your phone.
Connect the device to your computer in Fastboot mode, by pressing volume up while inserting the USB cable.
In the terminal on your computer type the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Code:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Now when you disconnect your device from the computer and start it, it will be running AOSP.
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XDA:DevDB Information
AOSP M, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
aquaboy11
Source Code:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/list-of-devices-and-resources/
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/android-m-preview
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/
ROM OS Version: Android M
ROM Firmware Required: C6903
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2015-06-26
Last Updated 2015-07-04

good for trying how M looks but hope some one will come with a patch to make modem work... I tried to build it too.. but reposync will take for ever

jos_031 said:
good for trying how M looks but hope some one will come with a patch to make modem work... I tried to build it too.. but reposync will take for ever
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I don't think anyone wants to port the modem and camera to a Developer Preview. We will have to wait for Sony to do that.

Think the modem is intentionally disabled from the article i read, interesting that its using the 3.4 kernel though, i would have thought 4.x or at least a newer 3.x.. Did not spot a link to the sources(?), i really like the way Sony Ericsson has managed these projects ( the Z series), not only will it benefit us in the future when they eventually deprecate the project, but actually including the community and promoting development rather then hampering it by all means possible, reason enough for me to recommend the series, me like :>

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Think the modem is intentionally disabled from the article i read, interesting that its using the 3.4 kernel though, i would have thought 4.x or at least a newer 3.x.. Did not spot a link to the sources(?), i really like the way Sony Ericsson has managed these projects ( the Z series), not only will it benefit us in the future when they eventually deprecate the project, but actually including the community and promoting development rather then hampering it by all means possible, reason enough for me to recommend the series, me like :>
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Oops, I forgot to include the sources . Will add them now .

I tested it, and think it's only more buggy lollipop, which sony/google called "m". Any new features like multiwidow from m preview, API 22 (from 5.1), old lockscreen, lollipop easter egg, and strange android version 5.1.51
Bluetooth sharing gives FC. When Sony give us a full working clear aosp ?
Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka

It's not Sony's fault. Google hasn't made the new APIs open source yet. They have just given build instructions for the aosp M preview branch.
I wouldn't recommend using this, as there's absolutely no difference from Lollipop as far as I've seen.

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Oops, I forgot to include the sources . Will add them now .
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Read trough the build guide.
It's supposed to use the 3.10 kernel. I'm having all sorts of problems with this kernel though, i havent gotten it booting on the device yet.. .Just says missing dtb no matter what i do .. even creating the zImage-dtb trough config or manually results in fastboot saying no dtb...
<project path="kernel/sony/msm" name="kernel" groups="device" remote="sony" revision="aosp/AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.BF64.1.2.1_RB1.05.00.02.019.067" />

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Read trough the build guide.
It's supposed to use the 3.10 kernel. I'm having all sorts of problems with this kernel though, i havent gotten it booting on the device yet.. .Just says missing dtb no matter what i do .. even creating the zImage-dtb trough config or manually results in fastboot saying no dtb...
<project path="kernel/sony/msm" name="kernel" groups="device" remote="sony" revision="aosp/AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.BF64.1.2.1_RB1.05.00.02.019.067" />
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You can try to put the kernel sources into a build environment, i.e., any cm based rom, do build envelope, launch your device, then do mka bootimage and see what happens. But generally, this development has been nothing short of grossly pathetic. Linux now has fully working 4.x kernels. I don't necessarily blame developers primarily, as the main culprits are Sony and Google. However, oems are not more cooperative with linux developers than with android devs, yet linux is ages ahead not only in terms of kernels, os, but also in creating open source firmware...

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You can try to put the kernel sources into a build environment, i.e., any cm based rom, do build envelope, launch your device, then do mka bootimage and see what happens. But generally, this development has been nothing short of grossly pathetic. Linux now has fully working 4.x kernels. I don't necessarily blame developers primarily, as the main culprits are Sony and Google. However, oems are not more cooperative with linux developers than with android devs, yet linux is ages ahead not only in terms of kernels, os, but also in creating open source firmware...
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True, replacing the kernel directory and running a script to remake the headers from that kernel used to build android is the way to port android to a new kernel. I'm not building a rom atm though, i'm building the kernel only (bellow). I suspect the 3.10 kernel and newer require an updated bootloader.. However, in what way updating this would affect my ability to boot 4.4.4 i do not know, so im a bit weary.
Code:
ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE="$home"/dev/sdk/linaro-gcc-4.9-abe-gnueabihf/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabihf- make -j8
dtbTool -o dt-0.img -s 2048 -p/scripts/dtc/ arch/arm/boot/ ( changed arch/arm/boot/ to arch/arm/boot/dtb in later kernels)
mkbootimg --cmdline "androidboot.hardware=qcom user_debug=31 maxcpus=2 msm_rtb.filter=0x37 ehci-hcd.park=3 lpj=192598 dwc3.maximum_speed=high dwc3_msm.prop_chg_detect=Y vmalloc=400M" --base 0x00000000 --kernel "$home"/dev/nix/xperia/xperia-c6903-z1-source-final-4.4.4-0/arch/arm/boot/zImage --ramdisk "$home"/nix/xperia/boot-xperia-c6903-z1-sony-kernel-0/157/kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-6732-PID1-0005-MMC.elf.ramdisk --ramdisk_offset 0x02000000 -o boot-0.img --dt dt-0.img --tags_offset 0x01E00000
Also spotted this (Recovery mode now available for a range of unlocked Xperia devices) http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/ , however, my device (thankfully) runs Customized NCB_1276-9897 ( scandinavia ), so i dont know how well it would take to a UK rom, which has been updated.
As i mentioned before elsewhere, porting to a newer kernel ought be relatively easy, 4.1 would be a natural choice, its LTS and i suspect Android M or so will probably land there..

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True, replacing the kernel directory and running a script to remake the headers from that kernel used to build android is the way to port android to a new kernel. I'm not building a rom atm though, i'm building the kernel only (bellow).
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I know you are not building a rom, but my point is it is much better to compile a kernel in a native (to your device) environment with all the tools already there. You also have your native ramdisk, as opposed to some generic one. I have built quite a few kernels using this method and it has yet to fail once...

True, as it stands now, the way im assembling the boot.img it's incompatible with certain installers for Multibot, using the method you described would avoid that entirely.
Spotted the nexus 5 and 7 are on 4.2.2 for android m. I guess 3.10 is just a step.

no links?

OptidroidPlus said:
no links?
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Downloads tab on XDA Website (not app)...
I see an update...any changes yet? Or is it still lollipop?

drakonizer said:
Downloads tab on XDA Website (not app)...
I see an update...any changes yet? Or is it still lollipop?
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give me links please? i am new in xda.. thanks

drakonizer said:
Downloads tab on XDA Website (not app)...
I see an update...any changes yet? Or is it still lollipop?
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No, it's still a buggy Lollipop version. The update just includes the latest commits and changes made to the project.

OptidroidPlus said:
give me links please? i am new in xda.. thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10518#downloads

Thanks!!

Android M Preview 2 is coming ? http://www.droid-life.com/2015/07/09/android-m-developer-preview-2-now-available/
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

danny19901 said:
Android M Preview 2 is coming ? http://www.droid-life.com/2015/07/09/android-m-developer-preview-2-now-available/
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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I doubt Google is going to update AOSP sources...one can only hope. @aquaboy11 Could you post a changelog of any noticeable difference when you update your builds? Thanks...

[ROM][5.1.1][UB][24-aug]HybridRom Concept EditioN V2.0.1 kernel updated

HybridRom Concept EditioN​
New Z1:
I decided to buy a secondhand Z1, so now I can continue developing. As school is starting again soon I will not be able to do a lot. I will do what I can.
Description:
We all got used to the idea that most stable ROM is a Stock one.
This ROM will prove you otherwise.
This ROM was previously only available for the Xperia ZU, but thanks to @Doom Slayer's new development group it will start spreading to other Xperia devices. Some apps might not be the newest, but they are very stable. Our main priority is making the ROM compatible with other Xperia devices before updating every app. Today we have decided to release the first open beta for the Xperia Z1. There is only one problem we know of so far, which is an issue regarding the rear-facing camera. Sometimes the camera saves corrupt photo's. Video recording, front-facing camera, Snapchat, taking WhatsApp photo's etc. work just fine.
Feel free report bugs and help us squatting them .
Main Futures:
Very fast and responsive ROM based on Z3 aosp concept and GPE libs with amazing battery life and memory management.
Perfect combination of Sony and Google apps.
No bloatware, no adds.
Only 400 megabytes.
Optional modifications.
Installation options:
Feel free to install the rom the way you want to:
Are you an advanced user who'd like to experiment with their phone?
Feel free to install our mod for theme support and kernel for advanced futures.
Change log:
Kernel 24-aug
128kHz and 24bit audio
Fixed fauxsound
V2.0.1:
Fixed zip file
V2:
Updated Sony and Google apps
Removed:Browser,Google Now,Gmail,Viper,Video(support implemented in Album) and some other bloatware.
Fixed Sony Sound Enhancements
Fixed Write To SD Card (I hope so)
Added new weather widget
Bugs:
Flashlight (probably camera related)
Autorotation
Some people might have 5ghz wifi connection problem
Wifi may disconnect during screen off no matter the settings. (This is android problem, not my rom)
The rear-facing camera sometimes saves corrupt photo's
Installation Instruction:
Make sure that your Bootloader is Unlocked.
Boot in TWRP.
Wipe system,data,and both caches.
Flash the ROM.
Reboot device.
Prepare to be amazed.
Mods and fixes, but don't install these kernels on your Z1!
Credits:
@Jozinek for Z3 AOSP Concept
@ATMOSF3AR Z Ultra PSD
XDA:DevDB Information
HybridRom Concept EditioN, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
aquaboy11, Doom Slayer
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: Z3 AOSP Concept, Stock and GPE
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 2.0.1
Beta Release Date: 2016-07-26
Created 2016-07-26
Last Updated 2016-08-24

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This post can be removed as I jus figured out how to reserve posts using DevDB .

Since ZU and Z1 have similar hardware, I can provide some support as well. @aquaboy11, thank for opening a thread, let's make a cabdy out of that ROM.
A person who will find a way to fix camera will become a member of out dev team.
Also, if you have experience with kernels, then you can try to make a defconfig for my own kernel, which will allow me to bring a kernel as well, kernel with fauxsound, dt2w and etc.
I don't have Z1 on my own unfortunately.

Doom Slayer said:
Since ZU and Z1 have similar hardware, I can provide some support as well. @aquaboy11, thank for opening a thread, let's make a cabdy out of that ROM.
A person who will find a way to fix camera will become a member of out dev team.
Also, if you have experience with kernels, then you can try to make a defconfig for my own kernel, which will allow me to bring a kernel as well, kernel with fauxsound, dt2w and etc.
I don't have Z1 on my own unfortunately.
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Glad to see that new devs are arriving to our device. But for the dt2w feature on kernel, it's not possible for z1 because of a deepsleep's bug.(i don't think it's possible to correct it).

Nice. I hope it comes to our Z1 Compact

FotoMichi said:
Nice. I hope it comes to our Z1 Compact
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It's a next device in the to-do list

FotoMichi said:
Nice. I hope it comes to our Z1 Compact
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I might give it a shot , I'll see what I can do!

Hello, this ROM for which the Xperia version is compatible?
For all codename "honami": Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903, C6906, C6943 ??
Thank you

pickmod said:
Hello, this ROM for which the Xperia version is compatible?
For all codename "honami": Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903, C6906, C6943 ??
Thank you
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C6903 for now, I don't have testers for the others, but I do think I could build it. Send me a pm if you are wanting to test it.

Error while trying to flash the ROM. Error 6 in TWRP.
Also can't fastboot the files inside the zip.
Downloaded this file 3 times already. Am I doing something wrong?

aquaboy11 said:
C6903 for now, I don't have testers for the others, but I do think I could build it. Send me a pm if you are wanting to test it.
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Count me in as your tester..

Impossible to install for me too. I have E : Error executing updater binary in zip ' /external_sd/hybrid_concept....

nemesisexsp said:
Error while trying to flash the ROM. Error 6 in TWRP.
Also can't fastboot the files inside the zip.
Downloaded this file 3 times already. Am I doing something wrong?
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benplay said:
Impossible to install for me too. I have E : Error executing updater binary in zip ' /external_sd/hybrid_concept....
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This should be fixed now.

aquaboy11 said:
This should be fixed now.
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Nice non it's fixed and aller works smoothly, but how can we change dpi? Can we flash universal path? I don't underground the système ui thing you said on Xperia zu post#2

benplay64 said:
Nice non it's fixed and aller works smoothly, but how can we change dpi? Can we flash universal path? I don't underground the système ui thing you said on Xperia zu post#2
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To change the doing you need to edit the build.prop. Open it up with any build.prop editing app and look for ro.sf.lcd_density, just typing lcd in search should be enough. Adjust the dpi to your liking, save and reboot.
For the universal path, I think you should be able to just flash it. If it doesn't work, then just reflash the rom and you'll be good to go. Be sure to tell us if it doesn't work.

aquaboy11 said:
To change the doing you need to edit the build.prop. Open it up with any build.prop editing app and look for ro.sf.lcd_density, just typing lcd in search should be enough. Adjust the dpi to your liking, save and reboot.
For the universal path, I think you should be able to just flash it. If it doesn't work, then just reflash the rom and you'll be good to go. Be sure to tell us if it doesn't work.
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Downloading and will flash on a moment. Will let you know how it goes...
Edit:all is working like a charm! Applied a whole layers theme (prime), no bootloops or any other issues... PexoCam is not working though, will try some more cam mods and report wonderful job guys! Thank you so much!

Okay so I don't think I will try advanced path because inside there is a zu system ui.apk so it will probably not work. But I saw that substratum have just been put to Google play store. Can we use it or it needs to add pluggins in the rom?

benplay64 said:
Okay so I don't think I will try advanced path because inside there is a zu system ui.apk so it will probably not work. But I saw that substratum have just been put to Google play store. Can we use it or it needs to add pluggins in the rom?
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I tried it a while ago and it does not seem to work. The app FCs when trying to open a theme.

benplay64 said:
Okay so I don't think I will try advanced path because inside there is a zu system ui.apk so it will probably not work. But I saw that substratum have just been put to Google play store. Can we use it or it needs to add pluggins in the rom?
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It will work.
UI is actually from Z3 and it's working on Ultra.
Why it won't work with on Z1?
Only thing is changed is dpi, which can be done in build.prop.
Btw if u applying themes, apply framework for Android M!