Database Develop

About rooting Z

My wife have a Xperia Z, I have have thoughts around rooting it. I wounder if there are any 4.3 or 4.4 roms that is exactly as Sonys original system but witth only the basic android apps(no bloatwere)?
The most important thing is that the camera is 100% the same as on the original Xperia system.

Pac rom
@Peterrrrr said:
My wife have a Xperia Z, I have have thoughts around rooting it. I wounder if there are any 4.3 or 4.4 roms that is exactly as Sonys original system but witth only the basic android apps(no bloatwere)?
The most important thing is that the camera is 100% the same as on the original Xperia system.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pac rom is good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../z-pac-rom-nightlies-ota-custom-1113-t2208249

slogger001 said:
pac rom is good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../z-pac-rom-nightlies-ota-custom-1113-t2208249
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it got exactly the same camerasystem with the same imagequality as the orignal Xperia 4.3/4.4?

@Peterrrrr said:
Does it got exactly the same camerasystem with the same imagequality as the orignal Xperia 4.3/4.4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No it doesn't. They obviously didn't read your post before replying.
As for prerooted stock roms, there are a few in the development section. I don't think any of them are debloated though. If you have root, you can remove any app you like anyway.
Oh, just FYI for the future - Do Not Post Questions/Help/Troubleshooting in General.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

One hardly dare ask about root in this forum, you may only mass response that we should not ask here or use the search. I am still waiting for easy root
Skickat från min C6603 via Tapatalk

There is no easy root but flashing a pre-rooted rom is pretty easy and as said apps can be removed with a root explorer. I don't debloat my roms because people have differences to what bloat is.
Example..
I don't regard some Sony apps as bloat as I use them but some people do.
Best regards
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2 (yes I broke my phone...)

well for some people(like me) FB apps are bloadware :]

!! 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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

Xperia Z C6603 update

Hi all
just got myself an Xperia Z C6603 whats the deal with these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-android-4-4-4-t2871851 compared to stock update

bigbossa said:
Hi all
just got myself an Xperia Z C6603 whats the deal with these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-android-4-4-4-t2871851 compared to stock update
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, the thing is if you installed some other ROM but you did not liked it and want to revert back to your original ROM you can always restore your ROM only if you had backed up your ROM. Incase if your backed up ROM doesnot restore or you don't have a backup than you use flashtool to install the original version of your ROM. But there is one thing, your guarantee is already broken if you used flashtool or even if you install the other ROM and you don't have the original ROM that came up with your mobile.
Those files are just the original firmwares that developers have downloaded with PC companion and made the ftf file with Flashtool, so that it will be easy to install using flashtool.
So, if your mobile has the original ROM and you have not done anything then always update via your PC Companion or from Settings>>About Phone>>Software update.
For other people they cannot update from that method because they are not allowed due to many reasons and they need those ftf files from the link that you stated.

soulme said:
So, the thing is if you installed some other ROM but you did not liked it and want to revert back to your original ROM you can always restore your ROM only if you had backed up your ROM. Incase if your backed up ROM doesnot restore or you don't have a backup than you use flashtool to install the original version of your ROM. But there is one thing, your guarantee is already broken if you used flashtool or even if you install the other ROM and you don't have the original ROM that came up with your mobile.
Those files are just the original firmwares that developers have downloaded with PC companion and made the ftf file with Flashtool, so that it will be easy to install using flashtool.
So, if your mobile has the original ROM and you have not done anything then always update via your PC Companion or from Settings>>About Phone>>Software update.
For other people they cannot update from that method because they are not allowed due to many reasons and they need those ftf files from the link that you stated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok great thanks for your reply...I'm waiting for the phone to arrive (maybe tomorrow) would like to root straight away
whats the best way to go about this ...Unlock the boot loader and then use one of the rooting methods? probably stay with a stock rom to start just to get the hang of the phone .
Been flashing roms on my other phones for ages Galaxy S2 and S3 i9305

bigbossa said:
ok great thanks for your reply...I'm waiting for the phone to arrive (maybe tomorrow) would like to root straight away
whats the best way to go about this ...Unlock the boot loader and then use one of the rooting methods? probably stay with a stock rom to start just to get the hang of the phone .
Been flashing roms on my other phones for ages Galaxy S2 and S3 i9305
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And just want to say this because you are new to this device
Be careful with it
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
And just want to say this because you are new to this device
Be careful with it
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) [CrOLOR="gray"] running Dirty Unicorns ROM![/COLOR]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
:here's mate yeah thanks. ... Any advice?

bigbossa said:
:here's mate yeah thanks. ... Any advice?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Biggest thing you should not do is flashing other device's kernel or ROM on your device
You will loose it if you did
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
Biggest thing you should not do is flashing other device's kernel or ROM on your device
You will loose it if you did
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just want to root to start.. update to kit kat 4.4.4 ...is it ok to root first?

bigbossa said:
Just want to root to start.. update to kit kat 4.4.4 ...is it ok to root first?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can do that without rooting your device
Flash the stock 4.4.4 with flashtool but backup your data first
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
You can do that without rooting your device
Flash the stock 4.4.4 with flashtool but backup your data first
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What rooting method would you recommend

bigbossa said:
What rooting method would you recommend
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Get the app from towelroot.com/tr.apk and install it on your device
And open it and click the big button then go to play store and install superSU
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
Get the app from towelroot.com/tr.apk and install it on your device
And open it and click the big button then go to play store and install superSU
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow that sounds easy! Thanks!

bigbossa said:
Wow that sounds easy! Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep. It's very easy
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

Please post questions in the Q&A section
Thread Moved

[Q] What is the best custom rom you've tried so far?

I was using existenz 7 and i was pretty satisfied with the overall perfomance, it's certainly a great rom, but i soft-bricked my c6602 so i had to flash a stock firmware.
Now i'm running on official 4.2.2 and intending to flash a custom rom instead but this time i want to try something else than existenz,
So what is the best rom -no matter android version- you've tried on sony xperia z in terms of stability, performance, battery life?

ahmed1186 said:
I was using existenz 7 and i was pretty satisfied with the overall perfomance, it's certainly a great rom, but i soft-bricked my c6602 so i had to flash a stock firmware.
Now i'm running on official 4.2.2 and intending to flash a custom rom instead but this time i want to try something else than existenz,
So what is the best rom -no matter android version- you've tried on sony xperia z in terms of stability, performance, battery life?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can try ihackers its super smooth and fast but its 4.4.2

Hello, i have tested many custom rom on my XZ and for me the best are the Niaboc79's ones, try the lastest Existenz Ultimate 1.5.5 with KK 4.4.2 and for the firt time whith AROMA installer.:good:

titanunleashed said:
You can try ihackers its super smooth and fast but its 4.4.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
and what about battery life?

Blath 07 said:
Hello, i have tested many custom rom on my XZ and for me the best are the Niaboc79's ones, try the lastest Existenz Ultimate 1.5.5 with KK 4.4.2 and for the firt time whith AROMA installer.:good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it have a good battery life? i was going to download extistenz ultimate but when i knew that it's based on stock 4.4.2 (which i had serious battery draining &overheating issues with) i decided to go with exsitenz 7 because it's based on 4.3 and i had no battery issues with stock 4.3 before.
How is battery life with it compared to normal existenz?

Please help

ahmed1186 said:
and what about battery life?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
battery life is also great!

No best ROM threads please.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
No best ROM threads please.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A moderator told me that there's been a policy change and best rom threads are allowed now. I'm not sure why, but they must think it's a good idea. I just think it will lead to arguments, personally.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
A moderator told me that there's been a policy change and best rom threads are allowed now. I'm not sure why, but they must think it's a good idea. I just think it will lead to arguments, personally.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rules changed?
It's actually will help people what to choose but it's may also make the ROMs developers feel little bad.. I don't know what exactly I should say....
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

kingvortex said:
A moderator told me that there's been a policy change and best rom threads are allowed now. I'm not sure why, but they must think it's a good idea. I just think it will lead to arguments, personally.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh no it won`t !!

androidfreak70 said:
Rules changed?
It's actually will help people what to choose but it's may also make the ROMs developers feel little bad.. I don't know what exactly I should say....
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow siriously !?
Now this whole forum get messed up if they allow it now -__-
Nicely done moderators :/
But i think why, people start arguments and get out of control so they can give infractions.. I think, not sure but i think
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution

Pandemic said:
Wow siriously !?
Now this whole forum get messed up if they allow it now -__-
Nicely done moderators :/
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
........... Nothing we can do............
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
........... Nothing we can do............
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes we can do something.
Stop with XDA bro, people get outta control and will probarly stop here.
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution

Pandemic said:
Yes we can do something.
Stop with XDA bro.
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well if many of as refused this. The moderators may change the rule..
I can see many threads about that started and those threads are allowed from just few days ago.
The forum will ruined if this keep going for sure
We should talk to the moderators and see what they can change.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

androidfreak70 said:
Well if many of as refused this. The moderators may change the rule..
I can see many threads about that started and those threads are allowed from just few days ago.
The forum will ruined if this keep going for sure
We should talk to the moderators and see what they can change.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes exactly and as you can see i edit my reply before you start to reply bro, i sended already a pm to one of my moderator friends to ask some clarification about that.
Every forum is already messed up with 1000 of the same questions and blablabla if the answer is already there in that way but in a different order.
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution
---------- Post added at 03:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 AM ----------
Blath 07 said:
Hello, i have tested many custom rom on my XZ and for me the best are the Niaboc79's ones, try the lastest Existenz Ultimate 1.5.5 with KK 4.4.2 and for the firt time whith AROMA installer.:good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you didn't test all the roms if you focus only on Excistinz, there are new roms like Ultimate PureXZ and MoonWalker Revolution (based on 4.4.4) !
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution

Pandemic said:
Yes exactly and as you can see i edit my reply before you start to reply bro, i sended already a pm to one of my moderator friends to ask some clarification about that.
Every forum is already messed up with 1000 of the same questions and blablabla if the answer is already there in that way but in a different order.
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes that's true. Many answered questions are asked again AND again. People are so lazy to just Google for there answer. At least they should just search for the answer.. It's isn't hard!
the forum should have a first time opening dialogue for who access this forum for the first time. Just a useful idea to teach people what should do and what's not.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

kingvortex said:
A moderator told me that there's been a policy change and best rom threads are allowed now. I'm not sure why, but they must think it's a good idea. I just think it will lead to arguments, personally.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope its not allowed, i have a pm from a good friend and that is one of the moderators and he said: no its not allowed so i dont know which moderator told that to you bro but he is wrong
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution

Pandemic said:
Nope its not allowed, i have a pm from a good friend and that is one of the moderators and he said: no its not allowed so i dont know which moderator told that to you bro but he is wrong
Send From My "Personal" MoonWalker Revolution
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm looking at the PM right now. I reported this thread and he replied that the policy had changed so the thread was allowed. I messaged him after to clarify and he said it had just changed the previous day. He also said all mentions of best rom threads not being allowed were going to be removed from the site.
I'm not going to say which moderator it was, but he was pretty clear on it. Perhaps your friend should check with someone higher up the chain?
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

There is no such thing as the best ROM. Every person in the world has different expectations, therefore this thread is totally useless.

Xperia sp rom

Hi
Which rom is the best xperia sp rom?
My bootloader is unlocked
And I want a rom without any bug or a few bug
Thanks

Read the rules before posting bro. Please!!
Btw the experience will depend on user to user. You got jb kk and lp.
Stock jb, kk:- pac,Mahdi, vanir, crdroid , pa, cm.
You name it bro. And believe me. The devs here are awesome and their roms are as awesome as they are.
Next time don't ask or you'll experience cyber bullying from other guys.
Im on PA from neXusPrime. No lag and no bugs. Super smooth

alitavas said:
Hi
Which rom is the best xperia sp rom?
My bootloader is unlocked
And I want a rom without any bug or a few bug
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am doing that too. You have quite some options since you have an unlocked bootloader.
I suggest you read the bug reports on the threads, maybe try a few ROMs to find the best one for you.
Or maybe you'd wanna wait for a more stable build of CM 12.

What do you want in your dessert? Jellybean, KitKat or a Lollipop?
Btw.since you are on ubl. Every rim will work, even the lbl ones

Cyanogen cm11
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app

Sent from my Xperia SP using freshly downloaded liquid smooth ROM

Sent from my Xperia SP which BTW I love
---------- Post added at 08:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 AM ----------
I downloaded liquid smooth last night thought I'd try it out I flashed it with pa stock gapps works great, no issues but not sure it will be getting any new updates? You get quite a few customisations with this ROM and xposed installer. I'll give it a few days then probably go back to cm11
Sent from my Xperia SP

So I'm still using liquid smooth rom and I think I'm going to keep using it.. It is so fast and hardly used battery. I'm using latest stock kk gapps no bugs what so ever I love this ROM. Liquid smooth rocks but... It doesn't look like there are any updates which is such a shame?
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app