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[ROM] Official Sony Xperia ICS Beta ROM for arc S, ray, neo V

Hi .
Today we release an Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) beta ROM, as a follow up to the previously released ICS alpha ROM.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbDl8aikUk
In line with our goal to support the open XDA developer community, we want to give you the chance to try out our coming upgrade to ICS (Android™ 4.0) in this beta version. While the ICS alpha ROM was an early preview, the ICS beta ROM have passed some certifications such as Modem type approval.
As with the alpha release you should have an unlocked boot loader http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com, and have the knowledge to switch between different ROMs.
Find the links to download the packages at Developer World.
Again we appreciate your feedback on the beta ROM in this small survey. Some of the improvements in the Beta release compared to the alpha release:
• Updated UI
• Updated Widget picker
• Lockscreen
• Connectivity turned on
• Updated email client
• Added quick dial
Lastly, we do follow the comments and new threads posted at XDA and we will very shortly release the open source archives for custom ROM community. I know the FreeXperia team working on CyanogenMod have made lot’s of progress on their custom ICS ROM and we try to support the team within the frames that we are allowed to operate.
/Karl-Johan “Kalle” Dahlström
Sony Developer Program
http://developer.sonymobile.com/

nice work SE/Sony Dev team!
since i got the 2nd post here might as well make it useful
important info:
DooMLoRD said:
ok so i dont have much time so will make this quick...
if u are on any Xperia 2011 device other than ARC S, RAY, NEO V then DO NOT FLASH THIS... cross flashing is NOT recommended... wait for the devs of ur devices to port it and provide update.zips for easy flashing
make sure that u are on stock .42 firmware (though .58/.62 may also work)
the ZIP file provided by SE/Sony CANNOT BE FLASHED VIA RECOVERY!!!! extract its contents and read on how to individually flash each file
after individually flashing each file reboot device (fastboot reboot), wait for boot up and then power off device; then hotboot (fastboot boot boot.img) any kernel for UR DEVICE which has recovery ,e.g. latest CM9 kernel, remember HOTBOOT IT; DO NOT FLASH IT DIRECTLY... once device starts booting enter recovery and flash the packages u want (GAPPS, wifi/bt enabler, Superuser Fix)... after that reboot device... now u should be back on stock SE/Sony ICS Beta kernel and device should boot normally
those guys who were having gsm/keypad crashes on leaked ROM check if gsm/keypad works correctly on this build
i will keep monitoring this thread and provide inputs when i can
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useful links:
How to get ROOT,WIFI+BT, CWM Recovery, Face unclock + Gapps for ICS BETA

Its on my Neo now, wifi ,no face lock no but hay thanks Sony
Doom can we have a chat soon
Just would like to add it looks amazing no lag themes everything great
rom made
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

Please change the lockscreen to the stock ICS or something with similar capabilities

@SE/Sony Devs
why is the Xperia Play being left out always?
how do u expect ppl to get those devices if the vendor themselves dont support it... just releasing this ICS test roms ONLY for the "newest" phone models is not fair...
other devices should also be supported.... especially the totally different zeus board (R800i/R800a/R800x)...

@KalleD
im testing now,will report soon
can we all report in this thread rather than official survey by se,cause it feel comfortable here

Sony is on fire ... Thanks Team Sony .. As always yous guys do an awesome job.

DooMLoRD said:
@SE/Sony Devs
why is the Xperia Play being left out always?
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Doom come n man get it flashed we need wifi fix next
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

kormatoes said:
Doom come n man get it flashed we need wifi fix next
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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sorry mate i am busy for the next few days... dont have much time
i will get working on this, hopefully by monday...

Great work, thanks SonyEricsson team.
One question, it works all or some functionality is still missing?

HOLY ***** .... finally a fully working ICS ... downloading and will edit my post with a feed back ... thanks alot SE

DooMLoRD said:
sorry mate i am busy for the next few days... dont have much time
i will get working on this, hopefully by monday...
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What kind of excuse is this omg
Jk bro
I drop my wife for this lol
@ Sony is wifi meant to be working coz I thought it said wifi enabled in the thread
thanks again
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

would i brick my arc (lt15i) if i flash the arcs rom?

kormatoes said:
What kind of excuse is this omg
Jk bro
I drop my wife for this lol
@ Sony is wifi meant to be working coz I thought it said wifi enabled in the thread
thanks again
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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to get FaceUnlock & Google Apps working, download the gapps-ics-20111230.zip file from the CM9 thread and hot boot (fastboot boot boot.img) any of my kernels/other kernels which have recovery and flash the gapps via recovery.... FaceUnlock should now work
regarding wifi/BT...
first try Bin4ry build.prop fix (just add two lines in build.prop) to get this working...
if that doesnt work check if the wifi modules (.ko) are there in /system/lib/modules/ also verify that the init.rc or init.semc.rc has the code to insert the modules at startup/bootup (insmod)
i am busy at the moment so dont have time to test this out

DooMLoRD said:
to get FaceUnlock & Google Apps working, download the gapps-ics-20111230.zip file from the CM9 thread and hot boot (fastboot boot boot.img) any of my kernels/other kernels which have recovery and flash the gapps via recovery.... FaceUnlock should now work
regarding wifi/BT...
first try Bin4ry build.prop fix (just add two lines in build.prop) to get this working...
if that doesnt work check if the wifi modules (.ko) are there in /system/lib/modules/ also verify that the init.rc or init.semc.rc has the code to insert the modules at startup/bootup (insmod)
i am busy at the moment so dont have time to test this out
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Face lock done ooooo wifi need root and a recovery all links are dead lol
PS love you lol thanks this is epic
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

kormatoes said:
Face lock done ooooo wifi need root and a recovery all links are dead lol
PS love you lol thanks this is epic
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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use any recovery...
download CM9 boot.img and use that for recovery

just flashed the ARC S one on my ARC. works very well

DooMLoRD said:
use any recovery...
download CM9 boot.img and use that for recovery
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you cant be serious??
reporting..3g data ok!!wifi not ok,bt not ok,camera ok,camcoder ok,hw 70% ok(??),UI a little bit fussy(bravia ok?)
waiting for mr.doom kernel,so we can flashing something n have root maybe
great job SE

X3R0 said:
just flashed the ARC S one on my ARC. works very well
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No bugs?
Everything working?
I'm with Acronium and doomkernel 19!
Can you help me to flash this?

kormatoes said:
Face lock done ooooo wifi need root and a recovery all links are dead lol
PS love you lol thanks this is epic
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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for wifi on mogami board check if the following folder structure is there:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
for rooting flash the following zip via recovery:
SuperUser Fix

[LT30p][ROM+Kernel][4.1.2]{LEAK} Sony JellyBean Firmware: 9.1.A.0.485

[ info ]
Hello friends,
so i present to you leaked Sony JellyBean Firmware 9.1.A.0.485 for the Xperia T (LT30p)... this firmware was ment for developer (brown) devices but i was able to get it to boot on production devices...
firstly a BIG thank you to XDA for giving me the Xperia T to work on... i hope i am putting the device to good use
huge thanks to friends from bbs.angeek.com for providing the test firmware!!!
THIS IS A DEVELOPER ONLY THREAD... please use >>> [Discussion]Stock android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean leaked! for general chit-chat about this ROM.
[ screenshots ]
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most screenshots are uploaded here
[ WARNING ]
PLEASE DO NOT CROSSFLASH THIS ROM+KERNEL... this is ment only for LT30p... please do not flash it on LT30a/LT30at/LT29/etc....
THIS IS AN LEAKED ROM
DURING TESTING MY INTERNAL SDCARD HAD BECOME CORRUPT (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED) BUT ON LATER TESTS IT WAS OK
FEW THINGS ARE EXPECTED NOT TO WORK
THIS IS POSTED JUST SO THAT USERS CAN ENJOY THE UPCOMING FEATURES AND OTHER DEVS CAN HELP IN FIXING THE ISSUES
MORE THINGS WILL FOLLOW AS AND WHEN I/OTHERS CAN GET THEM TO WORK
DO NOT ASK FOR FURTHER UPDATES/ETA
ALL USER DATA (from /data partition) WILL BE WIPED WHILE INSTALLING THIS
please backup all data, including SDCARD data (both internal and external) before flashing this ROM
[ why has this been posted? ]
DooMLoRD said:
many devs can use the libs to improve existing/work-in-progress ROMs...
many themers can start porting to ROMs/devices...
many users will get a feel of whats in store for the JB update...
Click to expand...
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[ features ]
Easy to flash update.zip via recovery
Prerooted with superuser and busybox installed
[ whats not working? ]
provided kernel DOES NOT HAVE RECOVERY (issue located, will be fixed soon)
sound doesnt not work (done check here... not yet released)
baseband is not recognized [sim card is not detected] (done check here... not yet released)
BT doesnt work (done check here... not yet released)
WIFI doesnt work
please report other things as and when you find them
[ requirements ]
unlocked bootloader
supplied ROM
any existing kernel with recovery
[ how to install ]
download the ROM and save it on SDCARD
reboot device into recovery
flash the ROMs update.zip (this will take some time)
thats it now reboot device
first boot will take time!!!
enjoy!
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
[ download link ]
kindly DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!!!
LT30p_leak_JB-485-FINAL.zip [ MD5HASH: e972878007b3da1bc7e13cf13071451a ] { 591 MB / 619831140 bytes }
READ THE FULL THREAD BEFORE ASKING ANY QUERIES OR REPORTING ANY BUGS/ISSUES
ENJOY!!!

reserved for future use...
oh and my 9000th post
please download and check if md5hash of the ROM matches the one provided above.... i have a slow connection so not sure if the file was properly uploaded...

Will link to the AIO thread, many thanks, also I will try and be a shield from all the numerous posts complaining about bugs/fuctionality/eta's etc

I've download your zip. But, when I extracted. It got corrupted

danisariandi said:
I've download your zip. But, when I extracted. It got corrupted
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i think the icxperia.com upload got corrupt... i have another mirror added...
http://bit.ly/doom_xt_jb_485_1
sorry about that!

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
It is enough to press DoomLoRD's thanks button to express thanks.
This thread should be left clear for Devs to discuss possibilities of bug fixes and how best to proceed from here. If it is too heavilly spammed the development will slow down.
If you want to say more than that please use the thread in the general section here
I am not a moderator but I do work closely with them and I will help them to keep this thread clean of non-dev related spam.
Many thanks for helping
Greg

And just for an fyi this is nowhere near an official release - it is for brown devices, and not even intended for "red" (released) devices.
This is a great reference though for future releases - so thanks DoomLorD for posting

Ohh so nice
Kernel sources hopefully soon...
& I will port some stuff to xperia 2011... Big Thanks :^
Can't wait to start...

jader13254 said:
Ohh so nice
Kernel sources hopefully soon...
& I will port some stuff to xperia 2011... Big Thanks :^
Can't wait to start...
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Kernel sources won't happen until Sony releases the official build which is probably months away.

jerdog said:
Kernel sources won't happen until Sony releases the official build which is probably months away.
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Of course.. I know :^

My one and and only question: does it include the configurable stamina mode presented in Xperia Z?

I 'll backup apps with titanium and start playing with ics and paranoid!!!!
Very beautiful themes and boot animation also!!!!

norti said:
My one and and only question: does it include the configurable stamina mode presented in Xperia Z?
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nope

Theme chooser works on ics 233 but i don't know were to place the skin1.apk.
It says "no themes found".

How can I open it and take out all the goodies? :fingers-crossed:

Great job doom! Hope to see doomkernel soon for the Tbut awesome and thanks for jb its wicked!!
Sent from my LT30a using xda premium

Nice!
Could perhaps the cameradrivers from the T-rom work in CM10 for Xperia S?

datagubben said:
How can I open it and take out all the goodies? :fingers-crossed:
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XD
Use any File Manager

PLEASE DO NOT CROSSFLASH THIS ROM+KERNEL
this is ment only for LT30p... please do not flash it on LT30a/LT30at/LT29/etc....

jerdog said:
And just for an fyi this is nowhere near an official release - it is for brown devices, and not even intended for "red" (released) devices.
This is a great reference though for future releases - so thanks DoomLorD for posting
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yups... but the point of posting this was not for reference sake...
many devs can use the libs to improve existing/work-in-progress ROMs...
many themers can start porting to ROMs/devices...
many users will get a feel of whats in store for the JB update...
jader13254 said:
Ohh so nice
Kernel sources hopefully soon...
& I will port some stuff to xperia 2011... Big Thanks :^
Can't wait to start...
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keep checking: http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/opensource/
mcsqwizzys98 said:
Great job doom! Hope to see doomkernel soon for the Tbut awesome and thanks for jb its wicked!!
Sent from my LT30a using xda premium
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not immediately... but its in the works for later
Curst said:
Nice!
Could perhaps the cameradrivers from the T-rom work in CM10 for Xperia S?
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nope... camera hardware/drivers are different... is there issue for camera drivers on CM10? if yes contact me via p.m. (i have something for the Xperia S as well )

[Z][4.2.2]{LEAK} Sony JellyBean Firmware: 10.3.A.0.407 (UnlockedBootloaders ONLY)

since the official firmware is now released i am closing this thread...
hope u guys enjoyed a preview of the things to come!
here is something for everyone, my rooting toolkit is now updated to support rooting 10.3.A.0.423
regards,
DooMLoRD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ info ]
Hello friends,
so after the sneak peak, i present to you leaked Sony 4.2.2 JellyBean Firmware 10.3.A.0.407 for the Xperia Z (C6602/C6603)...
this firmware was ment for developer (brown) devices but i was able to get it to boot on production devices...
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS ONLY!
[ NOTICE ]
since this is an internal testing firmware, do not expect to see the same features on the official final release... some things could be added while others removed...
[ screenshots ]
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most screenshots are posted here ​
[ WARNING ]
PLEASE DO NOT CROSSFLASH THIS ROM+KERNEL... this is ment only for C6602/C6603 (Xperia Z)... please do not flash it on ZL/Tablet Z/etc....
THIS IS AN LEAKED ROM
FEW THINGS ARE EXPECTED NOT TO WORK
THIS IS POSTED JUST SO THAT USERS CAN ENJOY THE UPCOMING FEATURES AND OTHER DEVS CAN HELP IN FIXING THE ISSUES
MORE THINGS WILL FOLLOW AS AND WHEN I/OTHERS CAN GET THEM TO WORK
DO NOT ASK FOR FURTHER UPDATES/ETA OF OFFICIAL RELEASE
please backup all data, including internal SDCARD data before flashing this ROM
[ why has this been posted? ]
DooMLoRD said:
many devs can use the libs to improve existing/work-in-progress ROMs...
many themers can start porting to ROMs/devices...
many users will get a feel of whats in store for the JB update...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[ features ]
Easy to flash update.zip via recovery
Prerooted and busybox installed
working CWM recovery is included in kernel
[ To enter recovery keep pressing VOLUME UP button AFTER u see the "PINK" LED at bootup (Sony logo) ]
insecure kernel
ro.secure=0
usb debugging enabled
/system & rootfs mounted as RW
[ whats not working? ]
you tell me!
please report other things as and when you find them
[ requirements ]
unlocked bootloader
previously on stock .253/.307 JB ROM or roms based on that [since some components of THIS rom contain files from those firmwares]
supplied ROM
any existing kernel with recovery
OR
just extract the boot.img (contains inbuilt recovery) from the ROM i have uploaded and flash it using fastboot
[ how to install ]
download the ROM and save it on SDCARD
reboot device into recovery
flash the ROMs update.zip (this will take some time)
I RECOMMEND THAT YOU WIPE DATA WHILE IN RECOVERY!
thats it now reboot device
at first boot device the NFC firmware will get updated wait for process to be completed
after a few reboots the ROM should stabilize!
enjoy!
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
[ download link ]
kindly DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!!!
Z-DooMLoRD-4.2.2-leak_407.zip (MIRROR1) (MIRROR2)
MD5HASH: 6fbde2a32e99462e24abd13fdc00d162 { 742 MB / 77,87,47,695 bytes }
i understand that everyone is really happy about this but please dont flood this thread with "thank you" posts... there is a "Thanks" button, use that... and there is always an option to donate or buy one of my awesome apps from Google Play Store! :angel:
** NEW *** Xperia SDCARD Mounter App!
READ THE FULL THREAD BEFORE ASKING ANY QUERIES OR REPORTING ANY BUGS/ISSUES
ENJOY!!!

reserved

wow thanks this is awesome!!

nice one!

Lets go flash and reply bugs!! ...

2 ΜΑΝΥ thanks Μ8 !!!

I was scratching my belly, sitting like a sloth on my chair, then I saw this and it make me jump off of my seat. Literally.

DooMLoRD said:
[*]any existing kernel with recovery
OR
just extract the boot.img (contains inbuilt recovery) from the ROM i have uploaded and flash it using fastboot
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You said in the other topic to have a .307 kernel with recovery! But since you already release this can i flash the kernel inside with fastboot after unlocking my bootloader and enter directly to recovery and flash the Rom?
Can I do this starting from an old .350 Rom with root and them unlocking the bootloader so I could flash your kernel?
Sorry but I never unlock a bootloader and flashed any custom kernel...It's my first Xperia phone!
Thanks

Quick question. Can we use your custom v8 kernel with this?
And thank you for all your effort with kernel and this leak.

Thank you.

Awesome. I'm going to hold off though until someone releases a TWRP/dual recovery version or kernel as I can't stand CWM

Reserved for feedback: Roughly a half hour
UPDATE:
Just flashed a few minutes ago and everything seems fine so far.
Camera launches very quickly from lock screen. Still slight delay launching from app drawer.
ROM seems extremely smooth thus far, no graphical glitches etc.
Too soon for Wi-Fi or battery life.
Quick Settings is nice, (up to 10 customisable panels similar to Niobac's mod)
Thanks Doom

Wow great Work DooM Thanks a lot!!!
i know you don't like stupid questions but there is one very important Thing...
is it possible with 4.2.2 to move additional app data (/internalSD/Android/data and /internalSD/Android/odd) to external SD Card??? this is the only major issue to be restricted to the limited 12GB internal Memory for ALL Application data...
It would be awesome if it is movable now without root

Aung Thiha said:
well, thanks. I try this rom.
but I'm afraid I'll lose bravia engine.
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Bravia Engine is overrated.
DLing right now...using mirror 2. Getting low speeds on all mirrors :x 120 kb/s on a 100 mbit/s connection

is there a way to restore the TA partition when u didnt backup your TA partition when u first unlock ur bootloader?

Aung Thiha said:
well, thanks. I try this rom.
but I'm afraid I'll lose bravia engine.
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Backup TA beforehand
---------- Post added at 05:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:08 PM ----------
sipe1 said:
Quick question. Can we use your custom v8 kernel with this?
And thank you for all your effort with kernel and this leak.
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99.999999999 % it won't boot with v8, just use provided kernel

fareeed said:
Backup TA beforehand
---------- Post added at 05:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:08 PM ----------
99.999999999 % it won't boot with v8, just use provided kernel
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Thanks mate. Will first flash to .307 to update baseband (as I have C6602 and didn't updated), then will flash 4.2.2

Aung Thiha said:
Sorry for the noob question. what do you mean TA.
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Read it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
// Anyone can confirm mobile network works fine? I want to know only that

DoomLord is my idol
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app

Anyone can upload UxpNxtLockScreen.apk, my dload speed suck
Sent from my ST21i using xda premium

[T][LT30p][ROM][4.3]{LEAK} Sony JellyBean FW: 9.2.A.0.278 (UnlockedBootloaders ONLY)

[ info ]
Hello friends,
so after the sneak peak, i present to you leaked Sony 4.3 JellyBean Firmware 9.2.A.0.278 for the Xperia T (LT30p)...
this firmware was ment for developer (brown) devices but i was able to get it to boot on production devices...
huge thanks to Sony devs for such a polished and fast firmware! by the looks of things official roll out is near
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS ONLY!
[ NOTICE ]
since this is an internal testing firmware, do not expect to see the same features on the official final release... some things could be added while others removed...
[ screenshots ]
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most screenshots are posted here ​
[ WARNING ]
PLEASE DO NOT CROSSFLASH THIS ROM+KERNEL... this is ment only for LT30p (Xperia T)... please do not flash it on other variants....
THIS IS AN LEAKED ROM
FEW THINGS ARE EXPECTED NOT TO WORK
THIS IS POSTED JUST SO THAT USERS CAN ENJOY THE UPCOMING FEATURES AND OTHER DEVS CAN HELP IN FIXING THE ISSUES
MORE THINGS WILL FOLLOW AS AND WHEN I/OTHERS CAN GET THEM TO WORK
DO NOT ASK FOR FURTHER UPDATES/ETA OF OFFICIAL RELEASE
please backup all data, including internal SDCARD data before flashing this ROM
[ why has this been posted? ]
DooMLoRD said:
many devs can use the libs to improve existing/work-in-progress ROMs...
many themers can start porting to ROMs/devices...
many users will get a feel of whats in store for the JB update...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[ features ]
Easy to flash update.zip via recovery
Prerooted and busybox installed (buggy, easy fix, will be published later) [FIX]
recovery is NOT included (for now) [FIX]
new kernel with recovery available! check here AFTER flashing ROM
[ whats not working? ]
you tell me!
please report other things as and when you find them
[ requirements ]
unlocked bootloader
previously on stock .145 JB ROM or roms based on that [since some components of THIS rom contain files from those firmwares]
supplied ROM
any existing kernel with recovery
[ how to install ]
download the ROM and save it on SDCARD
reboot device into recovery
flash the ROMs update.zip (this will take some time)
No need to wipe data in recovery!
thats it now reboot device
first boot will take time
power down device
enter fastboot mode
flash stock kernel with recoveryposted here to get working recovery & to fix root!
enjoy!
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
OR
you can buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store!
[ download link ]
kindly DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!!!
T-4.3_leak_278-DooMLoRD.zip (MIRROR1)
MD5HASH: b69027d09053108dfb3891b6ff1bfe51 { 663 MB (69,61,89,796 bytes) }
i understand that everyone is really happy about this but please dont flood this thread with "thank you" posts... there is a "Thanks" button, use that... and there is always an option to donate or buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store! :angel:
READ THE FULL THREAD BEFORE ASKING ANY QUERIES OR REPORTING ANY BUGS/ISSUES
ENJOY!!!

Stock Kernel with recovery!
@sj8023ld was kind enough to post kernel with recovery for the 4.3 leak!
[ instructions for flashing kernel ]
download kernel from link given below
save kernel in folder containing fastboot
reboot device into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
flash kernel to boot partition via fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
device should now start booting
thats it!
[ how to enter recovery ]
when you see the Sony bootlogo, the BLUE LED will light up & the device will have a short vibration
keep TAPPING the VOLUME UP key to enter CWM recovery
[ how to fix root ]
once you have done the above instructions
download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
save it on sdcard of device
reboot into recovery
flash the supersu update.zip
reboot from recovery into OS
root should now be fixed!
[ download link ]
Stock Kernel with recovery for 4.3 leak
regards,
DooMLoRD

Any chance for locked bootloaders?

wow this is truely amazing! Very good job! Downloading the rom now..

Nice work, really looking foward to the locked bootloader one!
Thanks

I have one question.. what if I decide to flash this rom being LB? Should it work or will get a bootlop? Should I try?

randymess said:
I have one question.. what if I decide to flash this rom being LB? Should it work or will get a bootlop? Should I try?
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99,9% sure you will get bootloop. Since you can not flash the kernel you will be trying to boot 4.3 with a 4.1 kernel. But hey, you can always try if you really want to

TiMiN8R said:
99,9% sure you will get bootloop. Since you can not flash the kernel you will be trying to boot 4.3 with a 4.1 kernel. But hey, you can always try if you really want to
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Thanks for your response man!
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Wooooow I'm So Glad
Tnx Dear DooMLoRD
Downloading now

@DooMLoRD mate, thanks for this one.
Is ok with you if i theme it black?
Thanks in advance

Are you making this for Xperia V too?

lol "Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again later!"
we have to be patient n try later then thanks DooMLoRD :good::good:
i hope this will be working well :fingers-crossed:

Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again
later!

seeker07 said:
Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again
later!
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loolser said:
lol "Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again later!"
we have to be patient n try later then thanks DooMLoRD :good::good:
i hope this will be working well :fingers-crossed:
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there is a mirror posted in the first post...

Allen Hu said:
Are you making this for Xperia V too?
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please don't quote all the OP, edit your post!!
running 4.3 right now.. thanks a million @DooMLoRD!!!!!

downloading…….
thx DooMLoRD

Thanks for this, DooMLoRD! Although I'm on AOSP-based ROMS since day one I got my phone, it's nice to see things like this.
I have a question: I saw in the screenshot that there's a new baseband version in the 4.3 ROM. Is it possible to flash only the baseband in order to update mine?
I saw that this is a flashable .zip. Maybe if I flash this zip over my OmniROM build and then restore a recent TWRP backup I have?

More screenshots please
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ModiYasser said:
More screenshots please
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if you read well OP, and click on "most screenshots are posted here", you will see plenty of screens man!

[ROM][Z2] DiXperia 'Perfection' | Let yourself feel something special! | 29.09.2014

Firstly, I want to say hi, as I'm new in this XDA section, was being a long time in X10, Play, J and Neo L development, but now it's time to say knock knock here, so welcome everybody, my name is Damian and please, let me introduce my project for Xperia Z2 .
If you want to see how much I've made check my signature and find my website or look in all my projects post inside XDA .
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Credits goes to Sony, olokos, DooMLoRD, Rizal Lovins, dipesh1502, rovo89, Tungstwenty , . Also, special thanks to my Tester HussainQ for his outstanding and fast review and help with creating instructions for Locked Bootloader users .
'Perfection' is single project for Xperia Z2, as I don't have much enough time to create many ROMs like years ago. I can't confirm I will develop something more and something new, but I can promise you won't be dissapointed after you flash this one .
DiXperia 'Perfection' is my ROM based on official Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat.
Most of features are written below, so start reading this big thread! Hope you still want do that, and use my ROM :fingers-crossed:.
Based on KK 4.4.2 with firmware .314, with Sony Xperia apps and framework (4.4.4 android version changed just for fun if somebody like to have something "special" - still, it's an improvement compared to clean stock ).
Create Yourself ™ - my own idea. You've seen this in all DiXperias - it's something like "you choose stuff and version you like, and if you need something, you just apply this like extra file. No need to delete tons of apps you don't using and won't" - it's simple, fast, and has potential .
Playstation Certificate and Dualshock 3/4 connection.
Prebuilded DooMLoRD's CWM Recovery as boot.img inside package.
Xposed Installer + package with some modules which I think are very good and useful (of course credits for each module goes to his maker, not me ).
Sony apps like Walkman, Movies, Album.
Changing music via lockscreen.
Xperia swype keyboard.
30 volume steps, stereo sound in headphones and speakers.
Patched services.jar with signature check.
Dockbar icons changed.
No data icon after turning it off.
init.d and build.prop changes, also battery lifetime increased.
Scripts, tricks, tweaks - they promise lot of fun, lot of performance and lot of stability ^^.
I think it's enough but you know it's not everything - I'm sure I missed a lot of features, but it's up to you to test it yourself if you really want to using this ROM.
Just come and get it in second post .
Of course Root + Busybox.
Deodex and bootloader unlocked.
CWM Recovery (I've tested applying CWM (root, bootloader etc. also) on firmware .55, then aplied .314 and no problems after jump)
Download ROM (+ optional addons) and put it on your SD Card.
Go to CWM Recovery and make Full Wipe and Wipe Cache, then clean your Dalvik.
Choose .zip to flash and select my ROM. Wait...
Apply root updater.
Done! Reboot .
Feel free to use it!
note for D6502 users --> just check here and here
==> Important <==
Don't want make mess here, so just go and read Suggestions, cause there are some nice advices to get DXP working like it should (we need change some settings after flashing and booting ROM ).
Post #4 explains everything .
And bugs are in 3rd post .
Golden-Suggestion -> If you like my work and you are using it right now, please glorify it on your signature with this graphic:
And:
- Don't use any backup! (it doesn't mean you must delete yours, but be sure that it can create some problems. If you replace backup and everything is cool - that's cool! )
- After flash my system give it 1 day for better stability and the second one for applicate all scripts/tweaks/tricks.
- Use Xposed if you want some extra-features.
- Simple, but no one understand it. If you want to have better battery life just decrase brightness.
- In my opinion, smartassV2 or interactiveX (choose yourself) gives awesome stability and performance .
- Remember to turning off unused things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Tethering and so on.

Screenshots
Attached
Videopresentation
not yet

Bugs
-First one booting recovery could cause partly dark screen, after that give device to boot ROM and reboot then .
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ROM
md5 -> 86B4F459A606428DEE30AF0B08AD5589
+ review of using (thanks for my tester HussainQ) and note for Locked Bootloader users
Root Updater
Xposed useful modules (unzip on PC and put APKs on SD then install which you like .
Sony Stuff (social) and Radio
StreetView, Maps etc.
Missing wallpapers
Walkman plugins
STM10 Recorder
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Hi

Well hello, my pleasure .

Download?

Welcome here man and thanks for your work! I'll try your rom very soon!
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Jhon998, download will be ready max in one week, as I stated in first post . For last few days I was making all ready, but not all yet . Be patient!
Alexkidd85, Thank you kindly! Hopefully it will pass you requirements .

Welcome Back DikeJ!
Nice to see you again.
Loved your work with the Xperia Play.
Hope you do just an awesome job here!

Thank you my friend! As I said from thousand of years - all DiXperia projects are preety same compared to main experience . I think you won't forget good time with Xperia Play -Perfection on Z2 won't let you!

You should update the topic with coming soon or something suitable. I read the full OP only to realise nothing is here yet.

You're reading my mind and thanks for advice .

DiKeJ said:
Thank you my friend! As I said from thousand of years - all DiXperia projects are preety same compared to main experience . I think you won't forget good time with Xperia Play -Perfection on Z2 won't let you!
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You're right. My PLAY is using this to this date. (2 years).

Wellcome on board. Hope no bug also try your rom and respond my opinion to improve and enhance
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I have a locked bootloader. Does this rom make changes to kernel? Also any chance on having lock bootloader version? Thanks and welcome to Z2 forum.

can you make this rom for locked bootloader too... would love to try out this rom when released...

harrynghiem, surely will wait for any advices after thread and ROM will be ready .
crazynewfie, this ROM has prebuilded DooMLoRD's CWM Recovery which I think required UBL so the best option is to make root & bootloader unlock and not brick or destroy your device or microwave oven .
harshad_kp, after relase I will think of it .

First off all...Hi and welcome to our little family
I'm pretty sure placeholders aren't allowed but if you talked to moderators I'm sure it's OK...
Just wanted to suggest that and I see now, some guys already said it.
If this ROM is based on stock 314 fw, there's absolutely no reason it couldn't work on locked bootloader.
You just have to remove recovery from it and remove boot.img (kernel) from zip.
Procedure for flashing on LB (after that) would be :
1. Flash 314 as a base.
2. Root it and flash/install recovery
3. Go to recovery and flash this ROM
4. DON'T RESTART, go back and flash stock kernel using flashtool.
Also, you could build prerooted ROM for LB, like others dev did..
That will, surely, make this ROM more popular because everyone could use it.
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funky0308 said:
First off all...Hi and welcome to our little family
I'm pretty sure placeholders aren't allowed but if you talked to moderators I'm sure it's OK...
Just wanted to suggest that and I see now, some guys already said it.
If this ROM is based on stock 314 fw, there's absolutely no reason it couldn't work on locked bootloader.
You just have to remove recovery from it and remove boot.img (kernel) from zip.
Procedure for flashing on LB (after that) would be :
1. Flash 314 as a base.
2. Root it and flash/install recovery
3. Go to recovery and flash this ROM
4. DON'T RESTART, go back and flash stock kernel using flashtool.
Also, you could build prerooted ROM for LB, like others dev did..
That will, surely, make this ROM more popular because everyone could use it.
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Cool. I just don't want to be left out due to my locked bootloader. Just want to get my flash on lol.