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[Q] looking for stable rom

Hi I just got my xperia SP
the bootloader is locked and status allowed said : NO
anyway I tried couple roms such as eXistenZ 2.15
I had a bad experience with that
battery drain - laaag - slowness
I feel like I'm back to my old SGS
I'm loocking for stable rom battery friendly and give me a smooth experince . I don't care about feateures even if it stock or custom
any suggestions please ??!!
sorry for my english and thanks in advance .

takhim said:
Hi I just got my xperia SP
the bootloader is locked and status allowed said : NO
anyway I tried couple roms such as eXistenZ 2.15
I had a bad experience with that
battery drain - laaag - slowness
I feel like I'm back to my old SGS
I'm loocking for stable rom battery friendly and give me a smooth experince . I don't care about feateures even if it stock or custom
any suggestions please ??!!
sorry for my english and thanks in advance .
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luckily for you theres a few custom roms recently become available for locked bootloaders try cm10.2 stable enough very good battery life for me and my gps works also,some people say gps is not working:good:

ireaper4592 said:
luckily for you theres a few custom roms recently become available for locked bootloaders try cm10.2 stable enough very good battery life for me and my gps works also,some people say gps is not working:good:
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can you please provide a link ??

takhim said:
can you please provide a link ??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676492
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677173

Go for stock!
takhim said:
Hi I just got my xperia SP
the bootloader is locked and status allowed said : NO
anyway I tried couple roms such as eXistenZ 2.15
I had a bad experience with that
battery drain - laaag - slowness
I feel like I'm back to my old SGS
I'm loocking for stable rom battery friendly and give me a smooth experince . I don't care about feateures even if it stock or custom
any suggestions please ??!!
sorry for my english and thanks in advance .
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I tried lot of different ROMs on SP which includes MIUI, CM11, existenz, etc, etc but after 2-3 days of using always have one or more than one problem mentioned above! So I just flashed stock Jb 4.3 and Disabled lot of debloated apps from the Setting>Apps. Installed CLEAN MASTER app. Since the stock is best stable ROM therefore best battery backup no random reboot. Now waiting for the new firmware update for JB 4.3 which has already been released. I hope we are going to get it very soon and going to get a better performance! :good:

Please try Ultimate PureXSP and Ultimate BlackXSP

IMO Stock 4.1.2 is still fastest, just debloat it and it's perfect. I rather stay this and wait fixed 4.3 from Sony.

Bazilli said:
IMO Stock 4.1.2 is still fastest, just debloat it and it's perfect. I rather stay this and wait fixed 4.3 from Sony.
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so u what I'll be sacrificing if go with 4.1.2 instead of 4.3 ??
dipesh1502 said:
Please try Ultimate PureXSP and Ultimate BlackXSP
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which one u recommend most ?
malick186 said:
I tried lot of different ROMs on SP which includes MIUI, CM11, existenz, etc, etc but after 2-3 days of using always have one or more than one problem mentioned above! So I just flashed stock Jb 4.3 and Disabled lot of debloated apps from the Setting>Apps. Installed CLEAN MASTER app. Since the stock is best stable ROM therefore best battery backup no random reboot. Now waiting for the new firmware update for JB 4.3 which has already been released. I hope we are going to get it very soon and going to get a better performance! :good:
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I heard that 4.3 has a lot of bugs
headache59 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676492
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677173
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This looks very unstable and still in Beta

takhim said:
so u what I'll be sacrificing if go with 4.1.2 instead of 4.3 ??
which one u recommend most ?
I heard that 4.3 has a lot of bugs
This looks very unstable and still in Beta
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Both are the same
Just diffrnt in colours
PureXSP is white
BlackXSp is black
So its your choice

dipesh1502 said:
Both are the same
Just diffrnt in colours
PureXSP is white
BlackXSp is black
So its your choice
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I'm gonna install Nova and few apps for themeing or themer beta how much the free ram in this rom ?
and the most important thing is the battery life . how about it ??

dipesh1502 said:
Both are the same
Just diffrnt in colours
PureXSP is white
BlackXSp is black
So its your choice
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I'm downloading your ROM right now ...
do u suggest any 4.1.2 Stock Rom to avoid problems while flahing your rom ?

takhim said:
I'm downloading your ROM right now ...
do u suggest any 4.1.2 Stock Rom to avoid problems while flahing your rom ?
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If have recovery
Then enter recovery
Wipe data/cache
Install zip

dipesh1502 said:
If have recovery
Then enter recovery
Wipe data/cache
Install zip
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btw can I flash DoomKernel over that or stuck with stock because of that LB ?

takhim said:
btw can I flash DoomKernel over that or stuck with stock because of that LB ?
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Yep u cn use doomkernel

dipesh1502 said:
Yep u cn use doomkernel
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I just finished downloading BlackSP V2 can u please give me a link to a stock 4.1.2 cause I'm noob in sony side I

dipesh1502 said:
Yep u cn use doomkernel
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I found this in the Doomkernel post :
Xperia SP [C5302/C5303/C5306]
stock JellyBean 4.3 FW
.266 - v05, v05-new, v06
stock JellyBean 4.1.2 FW
.245/254- v02, v03, v04
.284- v01
bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
android app for overclocking like SetCPU (paid) or NoFrills CPU Control (free)
so how I can flash it and my phone is on LB ?

yes stock 4.3 got bugs but atleast the camera quality is far better then 4.1.2 whenever I install custom ROM or kernel to my Xperia SP its a kind of unstable i can't even run the full antutu benchmark it reboots at 21% no matter on what custom ROM/kernel i am running :crying: and system reboots frequently. Therefore, Now i flashed the stock 4.3 australia firmware and locked the bootloader now atleast i can run full antutu benchmark now matter how many times i run it! thats why stock is best with disabled debloated apps and obviously no Facebook app also! :laugh:

We do not allow best/rom kernel threads on XDA. What's best for someone else may not be what's best for you. Best advice is to head over to the development section, try some out and see which best suits your needs.
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!! Request !! - CUSTOM KERNEL FOR AOSP/CM BASED ROMS

Dear Devs,
I request you all for More Custom Kernels for CM/AOSP Based ROMs, as I know we have awesome PK but still more options will be Nice!!
Thanks in Advance.
Dear CM/AOSP users please add +1 to the post if you like my Request and requiring the same.
Thanks

+1
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

+1
some new stock based kernel make me so happy too!
I missed grate doomLord :crying: . my kernel super hero from my first Xperia x10 till now!

smart8bits said:
+1
some new stock based kernel make me so happy too!
I missed grate doomLord :crying: . my kernel super hero from my first Xperia x10 till now!
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for Stock ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2801620
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

Custom kernel for CM11 with OC enabled would be great too.

abbychauhan said:
for Stock ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2801620
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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I saw that bro and use it for my .108 from beginning but this kernel has some issue and for this reason this is not my favorite kernel and I use it just beacuse there is no any way but that!

smart8bits said:
I saw that bro and use it for my .108 from beginning but this kernel has some issue and for this reason this is not my favorite kernel and I use it just because there is no any way but that!
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I can feel ur pain, as I was looking at Samsung N3 Threads both Z1 and N3 was released at almost same Month but there was lots of Custom Kernels and Stuff, that made me think if N3 is batter phone then Z1 in regards of Development? Also its been two days I have created this Thread as I can see there is not much love for CM/AOSP ROMs specially Custom Kernels for CM/AOSP.

abbychauhan said:
I can feel ur pain, as I was looking at Samsung N3 Threads both Z1 and N3 was released at almost same Month but there was lots of Custom Kernels and Stuff, that made me think if N3 is batter phone then Z1 in regards of Development? Also its been two days I have created this Thread as I can see there is not much love for CM/AOSP ROMs specially Custom Kernels for CM/AOSP.
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I totally agree with you but Im an Xperia fan and love my phone and grate Xperia developers. in years ago I have an X10 and I cant forget Xperia development and developers that start there! I saw FXP, DoomLord, Bin4ry and many others in an incredible race of development! I have so much sweet memories from that amazing days! every day XDA has a new rom for that every day we have a bunch of mods there and I hope Z1`s developers bring some sweet gift for all of us soon!

smart8bits said:
I totally agree with you but Im an Xperia fan and love my phone and grate Xperia developers. in years ago I have an X10 and I cant forget Xperia development and developers that start there! I saw FXP, DoomLord, Bin4ry and many others in an incredible race of development! I have so much sweet memories from that amazing days! every day XDA has a new rom for that every day we have a bunch of mods there and I hope Z1`s developers bring some sweet gift for all of us soon!
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I agree too.. Hopefully soon
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

abbychauhan said:
I agree too.. Hopefully soon
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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I think the most important problem for the z1 developments section is a lot of z1's owner have locked bootloader, this is why a lot of people have stock roms ( or stock kernel based) and they dont use custom room. I have locked bootloader, with status allowed NO and i'm having a lot of problems for unlock it.
Regards!

germa89 said:
I think the most important problem for the z1 developments section is a lot of z1's owner have locked bootloader, this is why a lot of people have stock roms ( or stock kernel based) and they dont use custom room. I have locked bootloader, with status allowed NO and i'm having a lot of problems for unlock it.
Regards!
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Yes ur right.. I see still so many people who can unlock bootloader but don't know why still on LB.. Except for the people who can't unlock there bootloader
Also so many people on Stock due to the love of Sony Camera
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

abbychauhan said:
Yes ur right.. I see still so many people who can unlock bootloader but don't know why still on LB.. Except for the people who can't unlock there bootloader
Also so many people on Stock due to the love of Sony Camera
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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So, you think the love to Sony Camera is a obstacle?? This problem could have solution, i saw a post with the sony apps port for CM roms. this could be a way to attract users to custom rom.
Regards!

germa89 said:
So, you think the love to Sony Camera is a obstacle?? This problem could have solution, i saw a post with the sony apps port for CM roms. this could be a way to attract users to custom rom.
Regards!
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I have checked that and tested it too.. It have all other Sony Apps except Sony Camera i.e, Superior Auto and Manual
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

abbychauhan said:
I have checked that and tested it too.. It have all other Sony Apps except Sony Camera i.e, Superior Auto and Manual
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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yes! that mod dose not work! but why change stock rom? is there any problem whit it?
I know that the CM based is smaller and smoother but I think our Z1 has enough resources to spend for some nice prestige whit stock rom! and in another hand whit stock rom you can answer the next call when your phone ringing for sure!

smart8bits said:
yes! that mod dose not work! but why change stock rom? is there any problem whit it?
I know that the CM based is smaller and smoother but I think our Z1 has enough resources to spend for some nice prestige whit stock rom! and in another hand whit stock rom you can answer the next call when your phone ringing for sure!
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There's no problem but CM has its own things and Stock has its own.. Personally I like CM over Stock
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

abbychauhan said:
There's no problem but CM has its own things and Stock has its own.. Personally I like CM over Stock
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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thats the reason of why I want multiboot working whit pimped kernel on CM11!

smart8bits said:
thats the reason of why I want multiboot working whit pimped kernel on CM11!
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Good then do it
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

So less +1's.. Humnm.. Thats why no one is interested for Developing Custom Kernels for AOSP / CM
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

Lol i think +1 mean like your post ).
Ps: +1

abbychauhan said:
So less +1's.. Humnm.. Thats why no one is interested for Developing Custom Kernels for AOSP / CM
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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Maybe it's because the developers has prefer to buy another flagship like samsung s4 or htc m8 ... I think...
But for me the main problem is the locked bootloader. xD. Also i have to recognise the stock rom is wonderfull.

So... Any working ROMS for the Z1S out there?

So I recently acquired a Sony Xperia Z1S.
Just got it rooted and also installed a custom recovery (TWRP).
Now what's left is a custom ROM to install..
Is there anything out there for the Z1S yet? I saw the MIUI v5 ROM LifeHacks posted but it seems to have a few issues and not very stable..
Thanks!

bump.

There will not be custom rom such as CM, MIUI or any other because your phone cant be unlocked.
But there is probably some stock based roms that you can use.
I will search a little bit.

electrash said:
There will not be custom rom such as CM, MIUI or any other because your phone cant be unlocked.
But there is probably some stock based roms that you can use.
I will search a little bit.
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Have you found any ROMs yet?

Silotolis said:
Have you found any ROMs yet?
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unfortunately i didn find any rom.

electrash said:
unfortunately i didn find any rom.
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Damn.. time to sell this phone and get an HTC M8 haha.
Thanks anyways!

Custom ROM and Kernel Xperia SP - ONLY BEST BATTERY

Hi guys,
My SP has drastic battery drain, 20% in an hour, with 2g data on. Wifi off. Not sure why. I was on LOCKED BL and installed SLIM KAT 4.4.4, still same issue.
I decided to unlock bootloader and install Custom Kernel
PLease suggest BEST KERNEL AND BEST CUSTOM ROM for battery POINT OF VIEW,
THank you

thunderstorm20 said:
Hi guys,
My SP has drastic battery drain, 20% in an hour, with 2g data on. Wifi off. Not sure why. I was on LOCKED BL and installed SLIM KAT 4.4.4, still same issue.
I decided to unlock bootloader and install Custom Kernel
PLease suggest BEST KERNEL AND BEST CUSTOM ROM for battery POINT OF VIEW,
THank you
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try william kernel v7 :good:

Nathan rd said:
try william kernel v7 :good:
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Thank you bro, which ROM do u suggest. Also Willian v7 is for JB, which one do u suggest fot KIT KAT

thunderstorm20 said:
Thank you bro, which ROM do u suggest. Also Willian v7 is for JB, which one do u suggest fot KIT KAT
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It's okay to use Williams kernel even if you're on Kitkat. As long as the ROM requires stock kernel, the Williams kernel will work as well.

thunderstorm20 said:
Hi guys,
My SP has drastic battery drain, 20% in an hour, with 2g data on. Wifi off. Not sure why. I was on LOCKED BL and installed SLIM KAT 4.4.4, still same issue.
I decided to unlock bootloader and install Custom Kernel
PLease suggest BEST KERNEL AND BEST CUSTOM ROM for battery POINT OF VIEW,
THank you
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Only you know your situation better than anyone else. I suggest you try out a couple of ROMs and kernel combinations and see which one works best. Also, try installing a minimal Gapps package to reduce battery consumption, such as this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2779598 .
You could also install one of the few custom kernels for XSP and underclock/undervolt it. Be cautious though.
Hit thanks if it helped! Godbless!

TechnoSparks said:
It's okay to use Williams kernel even if you're on Kitkat. As long as the ROM requires stock kernel, the Williams kernel will work as well.
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Can williams kernel be used with Locked bootloader then by any chance ?

thunderstorm20 said:
Can williams kernel be used with Locked bootloader then by any chance ?
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Based on the thread however, no.

TechnoSparks said:
Based on the thread however, no.
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Which ROM and kernel are you currently using? I will use the same and check performance.

thunderstorm20 said:
Which ROM and kernel are you currently using? I will use the same and check performance.
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My bootloader is unlocked though.. Currently running M11 Snapshot of official Cyanogenmod 11.

TechnoSparks said:
My bootloader is unlocked though.. Currently running M11 Snapshot of official Cyanogenmod 11.
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Is this the link of that ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...post&t=2599650
If no, please provide link. Thank you very much, what about the kernel are you using Williams?

thunderstorm20 said:
Is this the link of that ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...post&t=2599650
If no, please provide link. Thank you very much, what about the kernel are you using Williams?
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The link you posted is a dead link Here's the link and sorry for not posting it earlier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599650
No, I am using the kernel that comes with Cyanogenmod.

TechnoSparks said:
The link you posted is a dead link Here's the link and sorry for not posting it earlier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599650
No, I am using the kernel that comes with Cyanogenmod.
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Thank you very much, Will try it this weekend and reply

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Thank you very much, Will try it this weekend and reply
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There's a locked bootloader alternative if you want, but if you insist, I wish you good luck! :good:

Best ROM for LBL?

Hello!
I searched all the forum, but i didn't find much ROMs.
I wanted to ask, what do you think, which ROM is the best now for LBL XSP?
I Found CM 12.1, CM 12, and so on.. Someone please can give me some advice what to use or try?
(Now i use bagyusz's CM 12 ROM. It's a bit slow. )

Diverti said:
Hello!
I searched all the forum, but i didn't find much ROMs.
I wanted to ask, what do you think, which ROM is the best now for LBL XSP?
I Found CM 12.1, CM 12, and so on.. Someone please can give me some advice what to use or try?
(Now i use bagyusz's CM 12 ROM. It's a bit slow. )
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cm12.1 not for lbl try cm11 lbl that is very god and stable http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975:D

ireaper4592 said:
cm12.1 not for lbl try cm11 lbl that is very god and stable http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975:D
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Thank you for your suggestion!
Also you are not right beacuse there's also CM 12.1 for LBL http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t3300095

candy 5 with helium v5 kernel
sent from Xperia™ SP | Android 6.0.1

Diverti said:
Thank you for your suggestion!
Also you are not right beacuse there's also CM 12.1 for LBL http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t3300095
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that does not work as it has to many problems with it ie people saying sim error so u cant use as daily driver

ireaper4592 said:
that does not work as it has to many problems with it ie people saying sim error so u cant use as daily driver
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I know, that's why i opened this thread. Thanks for all the suggestions!
hamed24 said:
candy 5 with helium v5 kernel
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It's not for locked bootloader..

Diverti said:
It's not for locked bootloader..
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You should unlock Bootloader if want use any ROM ,UBL ROMs isn't good
sent from Xperia™ SP | Android 6.0.1

hamed24 said:
You should unlock Bootloader if want use any ROM ,UBL ROMs isn't good
sent from Xperia™ SP | Android 6.0.1
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I can't, you should read the comments, my bl unlock allowed: no.

There are basically two good LBL roms for Xperia SP: One running Android 4.4.2 and one running 5.0. The first one is just right - it doesn't hang up once per every hour, has no problem with switching from WiFi to mobile data and is basically perfect for a daily driver. Unlike te 5.0 one. Everything works and it's quite snap as well, but random hangups while trying to unlock the screen and problem with mobile data make it worse than 4.4.2 one.
4.4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735841
5.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t2947194
BTW: At 5.0, mobile data start to work again after switching airplane mode on and off and I'm not sure whether the hangups could be caused by my overclocking settings (rather not).
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Oh, sorry, this is the 5.0 ROM I was talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/resurrection-remix-5-0-2-lollipop-lbl-t3170211
But check the other one as well, looks promising.

Wagierek said:
There are basically two good LBL roms for Xperia SP: One running Android 4.4.2 and one running 5.0. The first one is just right - it doesn't hang up once per every hour, has no problem with switching from WiFi to mobile data and is basically perfect for a daily driver. Unlike te 5.0 one. Everything works and it's quite snap as well, but random hangups while trying to unlock the screen and problem with mobile data make it worse than 4.4.2 one.
4.4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735841
5.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t2947194
BTW: At 5.0, mobile data start to work again after switching airplane mode on and off and I'm not sure whether the hangups could be caused by my overclocking settings (rather not).
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Oh, sorry, this is the 5.0 ROM I was talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/resurrection-remix-5-0-2-lollipop-lbl-t3170211
But check the other one as well, looks promising.
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Thank you very much