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hello friends,
let me begin by introducing myself, i am developer for Xperia devices (X10, ARC, PLAY, S, T, Z) and am the Lead Developer of Team UtterChaos, member of Team ICX and was associated with Team FreeXperia, ... i have some experience in development for Xperia devices, specifically in kernels, rooting & recoveries and i have various how-to, reference threads which are very helpful to new & advanced users alike across various device communities... i hope even this thread will be useful to everyone... if you would like to know what things i have worked on before feel free to check some of the links in my signature below...
so some of u must be new to the Sony Xperia family & even if u are not this should be useful... this thread should get u up to speed on what you need to know for this device...
i will try to cover some very basic things and try to touch upon some advanced topics...
i will be dividing this thread into various sections, and each section will point to an individual post...
following is the list of sections covered:
Basics
FlashTool
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
Rooting
Recovery
Flashing Custom Kernel
Flashing Custom ROMs
for those who are interested in development are free to contact me via p.m.... BUT PLEASE do not ask generic questions, post all generic queries at the forums/threads...
regards,
DooMLoRD
Basics
[ various bootmodes ]
newest Sony devices have three boot modes... these bootmodes can be reached when device is powered off...
Normal - just press power button and device starts booting
Flashmode - this mode is used to flash stock OFFICIAL firmware using flashtool, denoted by GREEN LED (this is similar to DOWNLOAD/ODIN mode of the Samsung devices)
Fastboot mode - this is a special mode, denoted by BLUE LED, used when we want to flash custom kernel, custom system images, for that we need to unlock bootloader, i will tell more details about this later...
[ various key combinations ]
this is most important part...
known key combinations so far:
while device is power OFF
Volume Up + USB cable connected to PC -> FASTBOOT MODE (BLUE LED will light up)
Volume Down + USB cable connected to PC -> FLASHMODE (GREEN LED will light up)
while device is power ON
Volume Up + POWER (for 10 seconds) -> resets the battery, its like removing the battery and putting it back in [device will vibrate once]
Volume Up + POWER (for additional 5 seconds, total 15 seconds) -> will power off hard, device will power down [device will vibrate thrice]
hard power off
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[ understanding About Phone ]
(check out attachment if the above pic is not visible)
What it all means for u:
Kernel version:
Sony has released this device with 3.4.0 kernel. When custom kernels are released (they will surely be soon) this string will change.
Model number:
The Xperia Z1 has model number as C69xx and has few models. They differ in the spectrum of frequencies supported for 3G/WCDMA http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z1-5596.php
C6902/L39h - HSDPA
C6903 - LTE
C6906
C6943
Android version: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
Sony officially launched this phone with android version 4.2.2 (aka Jelly Bean).
Baseband version: [linked to firmware version]
(Crudely) this is a software interface which communicates with radio -> gsm/wcdma (2g/3g)/LTE, basically acts as a base for the main OS to ‘talk-to’ the hardware on the phone [I know this explanation isn’t precise even partly incorrect.. if someone can help me out I will update it]
This is similar to the "radio" image of the HTC devices.
Build number: [aka firmware version]
This is dependent on which firmware u flash on ur phone and is linked to the baseband version.
Btw some devs use this field to add their own ‘signature’ to the ROM so if u are using custom ROMs this field might be varying. Though the Baseband version for a particular firmware remains same.
what is firmware?
The firmware is a package containing all the official software for a particular build. It will contain system, kernel & baseband files. Generally the firmware is supplied (on forums) in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool.
what are the ways to update/repair firmware?
SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) / PCC (PC Companion) / EMMA are all official ways to update to new or repair existing firmware on your device. SEUS/PCC are available to all users (consumers), EMMA is special and is only available to select individuals. This requires you to connect device to PC and then the software will check for updates and download them over the internet.
Updates can also be sent as FOTA (Firmware over-the-air)/OTA (over-the-air) updates where in you can download and install the updates without the need to connect to PC/any software.
FlashTool is an unofficial user-created tool, but the best way to flash official firmwares. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF file, it keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to.
FlashTool
Flashtool is one of the MOST IMPORTANT piece of software for ur phone, it is an unofficial, but the best way to flash official firmwares on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF and keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to. One can also flash select partitions using FlashTool, say you want to flash baseband(radio) from newer/older firmware but want to keep the main system the same u can do that using newest FlashTool! FlashTool also supports fastboot modes! so if you are not very comfortable with command line then u can use the FastBoot Toolbox inbuilt into FlashTool to fastboot the kernels!
FlashTool can be used to flash both locked and unlocked bootloaders devices.
For all flashtool informations (download links, release notes, FAQ) go to the Flashtool Homepage
As a co-developer of Flashtool I have already added support for the Z1!
we will soon be releasing a official version specifically for Xperia Z1!
Flashtool is on github : FlashTool GitHub repo
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies (excellent guide for new users, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The info for Rooting, Recovery & Bootloader UNlock in that thread is for older Xperia devices...)
i will try n get more links for FlashTool and post it here
Sony also provides an official FlashTool but it can be used only with unlocked bootloader devices
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[Tutorial] Xperia Z Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
Latest FlashTool 0.9.10.2beta4 onwards can correctly unlock (official way) and relock device... i recommend using the latest FlashTool version to unlock & relock device...
all question regarding bootloader unlocking, relocking should be posted in relevant thread
Rooting
Root guide with 360 root/Vroot
Recovery
this space will be updated once recoveries are posted
Flashing Custom Kernel
CUSTOM KERNELS ARE SPECIFIC TO ROMs...
you cant use stock kernel on CM ROM and you cant use CM kernel on stock ROM....
there are two ways to flash custom kernel
first download the kernel file... if it is a boot.img then use Method 1 (fastboot mode) or if its a update.zip file then use Method 2 (recovery)
Method 1 - fastboot mode
if you get kernel in boot.img format then do the following
reboot device into fastboot mode
then flash the kernel using following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
then reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
thats it now device should start booting that kernel
Method 2 - recovery
if you already have recovery working on your device then do the following
save the update.zip on SDCARD
reboot into recovery
flash the update.zip which contains the kernel
reboot into system
thats it now device should start booting that kernel
Flashing Custom ROMs
Most custom ROMs are provided as update.zip. Its a technical term, basically its a special signed ZIP file which can be flashed via custom recovery.
Download the ZIP file and save it on ur PC
now connect ur device and save the ROMs ZIP file on the SDCARD
disconnect the device (after copying is over)
reboot into recovery
go to install ZIP from sdcard menu and navigate to the folder where you saved the ZIP file
now select it
recovery will start flashing the ROM
after flashing is over just reboot device and you will be on the custom ROM
Tips:
some CUSTOM roms require specific kernels (like CM9) in that case FIRST flash the corresponding kernel and then follow the instuctions posted above
sometimes the ROM requires cleaning /data & /cache partitions. you can wipe these before flashing the ROM! [WARNING YOU WILL LOSE UR DATA BY DOING THIS!]
Hey mare, I don't know if you have seen it but I already made a thread like this here
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krabappel2548 said:
Hey mare, I don't know if you have seen it but I already made a thread like this here
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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i am pretty sure the content in this thread would be worth the while
Thanks for that, I'm comming from gs4 and this helps much
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DooMLoRD said:
Baseband version: [linked to firmware version]
(Crudely) this is a software interface which communicates with radio -> gsm/wcdma (2g/3g)/LTE, basically acts as a base for the main OS to ‘talk-to’ the hardware on the phone [I know this explanation isn’t precise even partly incorrect.. if someone can help me out I will update it]
This is similar to the "radio" image of the HTC devices.
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Baseband Device manages all the functions which require an antenna. The baseband processor has its own RAM and firmware in NOR flash, separate from the main CPU core resources. The baseband is a resource to the OS. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are managed by the main CPU, although the baseband stores their MAC addresses in its NVRAM. This firmware is called baseband version. It is basically a separate RTOS (Real Time Operating System). Xperia Z1 uses qualcomm processor hence it uses OS called A.M.S.S. and the kernel is called REX
The system is made of 69 concurrent tasks
Contains Tasks for
1) Hardware management (USB, USIM, DSPs, GPS. . . )
2) Protocol stacks at each layer (GSM L1, L2, RR, MM. . . )
Initiation Algorithm
Rex Core Tasks
SLEEP: Idle task.
DPC: Routes APCs across tasks.
MAIN: Launches all system tasks, then handles timer events.
DOG: Watchdog. Constantly checks that tasks are alive.
DS: Data Services task. Uni ed data gathering task for all protocol layers.
CM: Call Manager task.
PS: Packet-switched Services. Network stacks at upper layers (TCP/IP, PPP. . . )
DIAG: Provides the diagnostic interface
jos_031 said:
Baseband Device manages all the functions which require an antenna. The baseband processor has its own RAM and firmware in NOR flash, separate from the main CPU core resources. The baseband is a resource to the OS. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are managed by the main CPU, although the baseband stores their MAC addresses in its NVRAM. This firmware is called baseband version. It is basically a separate RTOS (Real Time Operating System). Xperia Z1 uses qualcomm processor hence it uses OS called A.M.S.S. and the kernel is called REX
The system is made of 69 concurrent tasks
Contains Tasks for
1) Hardware management (USB, USIM, DSPs, GPS. . . )
2) Protocol stacks at each layer (GSM L1, L2, RR, MM. . . )
Initiation Algorithm
Rex Core Tasks
SLEEP: Idle task.
DPC: Routes APCs across tasks.
MAIN: Launches all system tasks, then handles timer events.
DOG: Watchdog. Constantly checks that tasks are alive.
DS: Data Services task. Uni ed data gathering task for all protocol layers.
CM: Call Manager task.
PS: Packet-switched Services. Network stacks at upper layers (TCP/IP, PPP. . . )
DIAG: Provides the diagnostic interface
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dude this is ment to be for basic understanding
the explanation u gave, half of it went over my head
Thanks. This is a pretty nice guide. Btw I noticed an error, I know it's not a big deal but just to inform you, sony officially launched this phone not with "4.1.2" but 4.2.2. Please edit the first post.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
Thanks !
Very useful !
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dw1llow said:
This thread/developer seems slow; and doesn't even understand that guy's diagram and technical explanations....
Rooting guide already available @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 Maybe should make that thread sticky rather than this one.
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Doomlord is a good developer, he is a legend. has seen his work from xperia X10 days, krabappel2548 is also a good developer. seeing 2 great developers.
shubh_007 said:
Thanks. This is a pretty nice guide. Btw I noticed an error, I know it's not a big deal but just to inform you, sony officially launched this phone not with "4.1.2" but 4.2.2. Please edit the first post.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
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thanks.. fixed...
dw1llow said:
This thread/developer seems slow; and doesn't even understand that guy's diagram and technical explanations....
Rooting guide already available @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 Maybe should make that thread sticky rather than this one.
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yes i am bit slow as i have my MBA studies going on and 4 other devices (check sig) in active development, each having a bunch of threads and working on rooting toolkits, recoveries, kernels and now starting off with ROM related work takes a good amount of my time...
unfortunately i do not have an extensive technical knowledge to understand the complete diagram posted by him..
Root guides will keep changing if the exploit gets patched, trust me i know that... i have been creating rooting guides/building my own rooting toolkits and working on own exploits for quite some time now, right from the Xperia X10 days (2011)...
anyways updating link to that guide...
Please no hate on this thread or any other, this thread's sole purpose is to help. No rooting method is permanent, atleast on Xperia. And Doomlord? Guys you should know him first, he's been sharing his knowledge extensively. Let's just focus on development shall we?
Thanks for this.
I have never ever owned a Xperia device. Will be getting the monster Z1 this week...so excited...
1)ROOT-
NO root for 4.3 directly for locked bootloaders
For unlocked here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583805
Downgrade to 4.2 to get root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494134 for 6503
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335306 for 6502
Flashtool
latest flashtool download
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
Flash .ftf using flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
root 4.2.2:
doomlords rooting toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
install cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251093
to get root for 4.3 and dual recovery for 4.3 upgrade by nuts method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567266
2) Bootloader-
Backup ta partition so that you dont loose bravia engine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438
Unlock bootloader
-get your code from here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Unlock bootloader using flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447319
3)Rom index:
Stock:
-4.2 stock link given above
-4.3 stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2640151 for 6503
-4.3 stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655100 for 6502
Stock based
Existenz rom(4.3)-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352237
sky dragon rom (4.2)-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2407411
Lg g2 rom(4.2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550147
Custom roms-
Kitkat:
Cm11-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540671
Codename lungo-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650316
Omni rom-
http://omni.cmxlog.com/4.4/odin/
Avatar rom-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243238
Liquidsmooth rom-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656019
Jellybean:
Illusion rom-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381901
Cm10.x
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436626
4)Kernels:
stock kernel based for 4.3 .569
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599619
doom kernel stock based 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594479
advanced stock kernel 4.4 .101:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641695
78 kernel-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624339
All spark kernel-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596496
5)Scripts
Pure performances x for any rom (actually any device)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630170
6)Gapps:
paranoid 0 day gapps art compatible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
Note:
all instructions are provided in repective links
installing a rom of different region wont make much difference
i m not responsible for any damage to your devices i m just sharing the links
Credits:
to all the ops in the respective thread
1. Good job
2. Deserves to be sticky in general
3. Unlocked bootloader with 4.3 can be rooted (downgrading is pain in arse)
4. We know that 6502/3 stock/rom works on each other still it is not advisable to do
For example consider me (globaly recognized noob) flashed it wrongly i know its ally mistake but they will blame you cause you advised them
5. We have one thread like this so ask mods to merge that and this thread to avoid confusion
6. You missed all spark's AOSP kernel, 78kernel.
7. You missed hell lot of things
8. Nuts recovery is good one
9. The cwm you linked is for unlockedbootoader only
10. There are two cm from fxp and cm both have same source but different release pattern so provide link to threads
11. Add work in progress in title so you can sort everything out
No offense just helping you to sort things out if you need my help throw me a PM.
Add a faq section below my post or you can use my post so everything is in line.
You tried to do something helpful so kudos
Always there to help
Globally recognized N00B
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Needs layout.
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Needs layout.
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what sort of layout ?
bhavstech said:
what sort of layout ?
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Paragraphs..punctuation..etc..?
This thread is work in progress so friends please dont post till it is complete
Regards
Globally recognized N00B
alkesh95 said:
This thread is work in progress so friends please dont post till it is complete
Regards
Globally recognized N00B
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+1
it would be a good help if people would provide more material to add instead of complaing :fingers-crossed
ask the mods to make it a sticky thread
Advanced stock kernel 4.3 FW .101
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641695
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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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 :>
threader said:
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.
aquaboy11 said:
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" />
threader said:
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...
optimumpro said:
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..
threader said:
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...
I just can't wait anymore
Deemooo said:
I just can't wait anymore
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Just compile AOSP :
- here are sources : https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-pdx213
- here are instructions : https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/guides/aosp-build-instructions/
And please share some thoughts, I do not have the device yet so I could not do this myself
PrzeStaw said:
Just compile AOSP :
- here are sources : https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-pdx213
- here are instructions : https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/guides/aosp-build-instructions/
And please share some thoughts, I do not have the device yet so I could not do this myself
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sorry, i don't understand the system domain, i just a normal xperia user, just want to use native android likes los,dotos,rr etc. I'm sorry i can't help you, All i can do is wait, that's some sad.
PrzeStaw said:
Just compile AOSP :
- here are sources : https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-pdx213
- here are instructions : https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/guides/aosp-build-instructions/
And please share some thoughts, I do not have the device yet so I could not do this myself
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Yes I see xperia merge fix in sources actually for kernel sources issue compile . I will create custom kernel for start . lineage later
PrzeStaw said:
Just compile AOSP :
- here are sources : https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-pdx213
- here are instructions : https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/guides/aosp-build-instructions/
And please share some thoughts, I do not have the device yet so I could not do this myself
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I managed to compile the sources but it doesn't seem to be enough.
Sony guide has a step to flash a vendor image:
Build AOSP Android 11.0 - Open Devices - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
There are no vendor images for 10 mark III yet.
I guess we need to wait till Sony publishes them. Please correct me if I'm wrong, it's a first time I compile Android
vurg_usk said:
I managed to compile the sources but it doesn't seem to be enough.
Sony guide has a step to flash a vendor image:
Build AOSP Android 11.0 - Open Devices - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
There are no vendor images for 10 mark III yet.
I guess we need to wait till Sony publishes them. Please correct me if I'm wrong, it's a first time I compile Android
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I guess we can create repo vendor and extract proprietary blobs from stock vendor...
I tested phh gsi lineage and its fully stable guy - in bonus green tint is fixed -
Nice
And it's good that there is no green screen in custom roms
I can't wait for DotOS or other roms. XperiaUI is boring.
@ada12 Are you also building recovery?
Kyrimeas said:
Nice
And it's good that there is no green screen in custom roms
I can't wait for DotOS or other roms. XperiaUI is boring.
@ada12 Are you also building recovery?
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for now no . I run actually gsi phh in daily use for stability . for sources I still work on it I have worked for compile kernel xperia https://github.com/Aarqw12/kernel_PDX213/commits/aosp/LA.UM.9.12.r1 but no luck actually its bootlop only for unknow reason.
Kyrimeas said:
Are you also building recovery?
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You can try doing it yourself
[GUIDE]Porting TWRP without source
Yes, I know XDA is filled with such guides. But you can only port a TWRP if you implement parts of all the guides. This guide is a summation of all those guides. NOTE: I would be using AIK-Linux in this tutorial, since I don't recommend Windows...
forum.xda-developers.com
No actual programming required.
zpk787 said:
You can try doing it yourself
[GUIDE]Porting TWRP without source
Yes, I know XDA is filled with such guides. But you can only port a TWRP if you implement parts of all the guides. This guide is a summation of all those guides. NOTE: I would be using AIK-Linux in this tutorial, since I don't recommend Windows...
forum.xda-developers.com
No actual programming required.
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for stability build-in is very recommanded
vurg_usk said:
I managed to compile the sources but it doesn't seem to be enough.
Sony guide has a step to flash a vendor image:
Build AOSP Android 11.0 - Open Devices - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
There are no vendor images for 10 mark III yet.
I guess we need to wait till Sony publishes them. Please correct me if I'm wrong, it's a first time I compile Android
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no need vendor image, need only flash oem.img xperia give really everything . lena sodp is no completly done for now , new features need to be implemented team sodp work on it. I guess just wait more
now xperia 10 III is officially added to open-source programm
Xperia 10 III added to Sony's Open Devices program - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
software binary released now we can compile rom
Hello. So is a custom ROM, or Lineageos now available for the Xperia 10 III? I know nothing about programming a phone, so this is something I may not do on my own. I really just need a new phone (still using a 2013 iPhone 5S) but refuse to use Google or Apple's ecosystem (anymore). I also refuse to use a phone made in China, nor lacks a headphone jack and the only other phones that meet these criteria are too large for me (even this one is on the large end). So does anyone have steps to degoogle this phone, as of the near future or so, so I may order this phone asap? I have Windows, Mac, and will be downloading a Devuan-based Linux distro on another computer soon. Otherwise, I know LineageOS has come out for the Xperia 10 II, but how does that one compare to this one?
xinniethewuflooh said:
Hello. So is a custom ROM, or Lineageos now available for the Xperia 10 III? I know nothing about programming a phone, so this is something I may not do on my own. I really just need a new phone (still using a 2013 iPhone 5S) but refuse to use Google or Apple's ecosystem (anymore). I also refuse to use a phone made in China, nor lacks a headphone jack and the only other phones that meet these criteria are too large for me (even this one is on the large end). So does anyone have steps to degoogle this phone, as of the near future or so, so I may order this phone asap? I have Windows, Mac, and will be downloading a Devuan-based Linux distro on another computer soon. Otherwise, I know LineageOS has come out for the Xperia 10 II, but how does that one compare to this one?
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At the moment, we do not have lineageOS and recovery. There are only aosp sources that we can build.
Ada12 is currently building a custom kernel.
We will have roms for sure in the future.
xinniethewuflooh said:
Hello. So is a custom ROM, or Lineageos now available for the Xperia 10 III? I know nothing about programming a phone, so this is something I may not do on my own. I really just need a new phone (still using a 2013 iPhone 5S) but refuse to use Google or Apple's ecosystem (anymore). I also refuse to use a phone made in China, nor lacks a headphone jack and the only other phones that meet these criteria are too large for me (even this one is on the large end). So does anyone have steps to degoogle this phone, as of the near future or so, so I may order this phone asap? I have Windows, Mac, and will be downloading a Devuan-based Linux distro on another computer soon. Otherwise, I know LineageOS has come out for the Xperia 10 II, but how does that one compare to this one?
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yeah，i also think we can have roms in the furture，im waiting
Kyrimeas said:
At the moment, we do not have lineageOS and recovery. There are only aosp sources that we can build.
Ada12 is currently building a custom kernel.
We will have roms for sure in the future.
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at the moment aosp sony custom rom boot . I have tried and its no booted Haxk20 have confirmed recently its have booted finally and guide compile sony is updated. actually they are no lineage custom rom in this devices ( need adapt trees ) but lineage GSI is already available for this phone. for recovery sources bringup its no finish.
xinniethewuflooh said:
Hello. So is a custom ROM, or Lineageos now available for the Xperia 10 III? I know nothing about programming a phone, so this is something I may not do on my own. I really just need a new phone (still using a 2013 iPhone 5S) but refuse to use Google or Apple's ecosystem (anymore). I also refuse to use a phone made in China, nor lacks a headphone jack and the only other phones that meet these criteria are too large for me (even this one is on the large end). So does anyone have steps to degoogle this phone, as of the near future or so, so I may order this phone asap? I have Windows, Mac, and will be downloading a Devuan-based Linux distro on another computer soon. Otherwise, I know LineageOS has come out for the Xperia 10 II, but how does that one compare to this one?
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You can check "e foundation" GSI. It's ungoogled phones
ada12 said:
at the moment aosp sony custom rom boot . I have tried and its no booted Haxk20 have confirmed recently its have booted finally and guide compile sony is updated. actually they are no lineage custom rom in this devices ( need adapt trees ) but lineage GSI is already available for this phone. for recovery sources bringup its no finish.
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I'm sorry I have no idea what you're saying. There are already available custom AOSP roms, no? What a "lineage gsi" and how do I compile it (on a Windows)? All I need until a custom rom is released is too remove google from the phone entirely. This is possible?
xinniethewuflooh said:
I'm sorry I have no idea what you're saying. There are already available custom AOSP roms, no? What a "lineage gsi" and how do I compile it (on a Windows)? All I need until a custom rom is released is too remove google from the phone entirely. This is possible?
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GSI is no a custom rom its a Generic System image , its update only /system ( os framework ) and use blobs,drivers from your /vendor , GSI is universal and run in all devices treble .
They are no custom rom available in public actually for this devices , source for custom rom is availlable but unstable in use ( sound only in headset , ril bug ... )
actually if you want run lineage or other custom android os use PHH GSI , or wait for custom rom ( NO ETA ).