Hey guys,
On my stock rom (leaked JB w/ OTA) it seems kind of laggy and when I use root checker to check my root I have root but it says "System appears to be running slow" or something like that. I thought it would be fixed when I installed Joker 1.0 rom with safestrap but I have the same issues on that rom. I thought it was because of how I kept root through the OTA update to leaked JB, but recently it dawned on me that maybe it was because I played around with the XDA user app "One Power Guard". It is an app that modifies your kernel to save battery. I had uninstalled it because I didn't want it and maybe that is why my system is always slow. Is there anyway to flash a new stock kernel that will work with Joker 1.0 rom or my stock JB leak with the OTA?
Thank you!
Hi guys,
I'm still on 4.3 (LB) on my Z, and have just rooted my phone a few days ago using the new towelroot method - which worked a treat. Since then I have done a couple of things; downloaded SuperSu, iFont so that I could use different fonts on my phone & also I tried uninstalling some system apps (I think I did anyway!) using ES file explorer.
Anyhow, I noticed after doing this, my internal memory keeps getting very low despite me removing apps (games etc)! In fact, the more I am removing, the more I believe it's actually eating up memory! I only have like 1.7gb left & keep getting the stupid 'transfer to SD card' message - which is dumb seeing as I've transferred everything I could.. WHAT IS EATING THE MEMORY UP!?
So can anyone direct me if I am uninstalling system apps correctly? I am doing it by clicking on Root Explorer via ES file Explorer, then 'uninstall system app', then ticking the ones to uninstall. Is that right?
And also, is it worth updating to kitkat considering how many bugs are found with it atm? If so, should I update via OTA or PCC? As far as I understand, OTA keeps root, and PCC doesn't? For some reason I fear that updating whilst having root & a couple of system apps being uninstalled, it could mess up my phone...
Sorry for all the questions! The low storage in particular is driving me insane..
Many thanks!
SalamiQueen said:
Hi guys,
I'm still on 4.3 (LB) on my Z, and have just rooted my phone a few days ago using the new towelroot method - which worked a treat. Since then I have done a couple of things; downloaded SuperSu, iFont so that I could use different fonts on my phone & also I tried uninstalling some system apps (I think I did anyway!) using ES file explorer.
Anyhow, I noticed after doing this, my internal memory keeps getting very low despite me removing apps (games etc)! In fact, the more I am removing, the more I believe it's actually eating up memory! I only have like 1.7gb left & keep getting the stupid 'transfer to SD card' message - which is dumb seeing as I've transferred everything I could.. WHAT IS EATING THE MEMORY UP!?
So can anyone direct me if I am uninstalling system apps correctly? I am doing it by clicking on Root Explorer via ES file Explorer, then 'uninstall system app', then ticking the ones to uninstall. Is that right?
And also, is it worth updating to kitkat considering how many bugs are found with it atm? If so, should I update via OTA or PCC? As far as I understand, OTA keeps root, and PCC doesn't? For some reason I fear that updating whilst having root & a couple of system apps being uninstalled, it could mess up my phone...
Sorry for all the questions! The low storage in particular is driving me insane..
Many thanks!
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Use titanium backup to uninstall system apps.
Be careful about what system apps you are uninstalling
androidtweaker1 said:
Use titanium backup to uninstall system apps.
Be careful about what system apps you are uninstalling
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Thanks but I don't wish to install anymore apps especially when I have already got es file explorer. I just wanted to know if I am doing it correctly on that particular app.
I am pretty sure the apps I have tried unininstalling were safe to get rid of, they were stuff like playmemories.. Some live wallpapers I hated etc.
Any other opinions on my other questions anybody please? Safe to update OTA to kitkat after having deleted system apps?
You can check what is using the internal storage in Settings -> Storage.
Removing system apps with ES file explorer should work fine, although I haven't removed system apps like that for a long time. I usually freeze them with Ti Backup as they can be restored if needed that way.
You won't be able to update via OTA any more as you have removed system apps. OTA updates check if /system has been modified and fail if it has.
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kingvortex said:
You can check what is using the internal storage in Settings -> Storage.
Removing system apps with ES file explorer should work fine, although I haven't removed system apps like that for a long time. I usually freeze them with Ti Backup as they can be restored if needed that way.
You won't be able to update via OTA any more as you have removed system apps. OTA updates check if /system has been modified and fail if it has.
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I've already checked the storage part and it's just apps taking up space but the more I've deleted the more I believe space is disappearing =P I've deleted a big game I don't play to free up a bit more though
Anyhow, I didn't quite understand the last part of your paragraph/ending sorry. Do u mean it won't allow me to update OTA or check if it works? I can still do through pcc right and it won't affect anything? I know it will remove root but I'll just install the apk again
again. Just wanted to know if updating will mess up my phone because of the uninstalling of system apps.
Thanks!
I mean you can only update officially via PC Companion now. It will not mess anything up because of root or removing system apps.
When you update via OTA, during the update a check is made to see if anything has been altered in the system partition. Because you removed system apps, that check will fail and the OTA update will not go ahead.
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I mean you can only update officially via PC Companion now. It will not mess anything up because of root or removing system apps.
When you update via OTA, during the update a check is made to see if anything has been altered in the system partition. Because you removed system apps, that check will fail and the OTA update will not go ahead.
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Thats really informative, thank you. Now I understand =)
I noticed you're from UK too, did you update to kitkat the official way without flash etc? How do you find it and any problems like others have been getting? Eg. Music stutters, lags.. All these are putting me off and only thing making me want kitkat is the supposedly new and improved keyboard with emojis! But I hear there's also lag there too!?
You're welcome. ?
Yes, I'm from the UK. I got fed up of waiting for the 4.2 update and instead of moaning about it for weeks on end like some on here, I flashed Spanish firmware on my phone. Since then, I've either updated OTA or with Flashtool. Still on Generic Spanish firmware as it generally receives updates fairly quickly.
The KitKat update was a bit laggy to start with, but after a few reboots I'm having no problems with it. I can't really comment on the Xperia keyboard, as I use SwiftKey that has emojis in KitKat as well(which is now free incidentally and everyone should try it out).
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kingvortex said:
You're welcome. ?
Yes, I'm from the UK. I got fed up of waiting for the 4.2 update and instead of moaning about it for weeks on end like some on here, I flashed Spanish firmware on my phone. Since then, I've either updated OTA or with Flashtool. Still on Generic Spanish firmware as it generally receives updates fairly quickly.
The KitKat update was a bit laggy to start with, but after a few reboots I'm having no problems with it. I can't really comment on the Xperia keyboard, as I use SwiftKey that has emojis in KitKat as well(which is now free incidentally and everyone should try it out).
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I Think the very first few couple of updates from Sony did drag out insanely long for the UK, but now I think they are bringing them out too quickly lol.
So in other words, you'd recommend updating and a few reboots should do the trick? The battery drain everyone kept talking about I actually experienced before even getting Kitkat too, so not just a kitkat problem.
I can't guarantee it, but my phone is functioning fine after a few weeks usage and a few reboots.
The battery drain is down to Google Play services and requires an update from Google to fix it. Who knows when Google will fix it.
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Yeah I managed to fix the drain by doing several things but never downgraded it. Maybe I should just wait for a new update instead of going onto kitkat and regretting it coz im not at all familiar with flashing files etc
Hi, I recently got myself a Z3C and I want to know if you can install xposed properly:
My D5803 is rooted on 5.0.2 Stock, Bootloader still locked. I don't want to unlock my BL because of the camera, but the memory leak bug is bothering me, apps restart constantly when the phone hasn't been restarted in ~ 24hours. Can I install Xposed and use it to fix that without unlocking my BL? How do you do that? Or is there another way to get by that memory leak, because restarting my phone everyday just to make multitasking working properly again is hindering my user experience..
Thanks in advance
I am running xposed memleak fix and dont need to restart. So it does work i think. Since u are rooted just install dualrecovery and then flash the xposed file in recovery and install xposed installer
Seems to work fine, thanks!
What do you mean by "mem leak?" your apps consuming too much memory?
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The Lollipop memory leak is already fixed in Sony Stock ROMs.....
Read more: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/clarification-xperia-lollipop-fix-t3087240
I'm finding that the Recent Apps screen tends to lose it's memory and show "No Recent Apps" constantly. It clears up for a few hours if I reboot, but typically, within a day it's back to "No Recent Apps". has anyone else experienced this?
I am on the latest Firmware (32.2.A.0.253-US) and it was an OTA update, (as have been all of my updates). The phone is unrooted and bootloader locked and always has been. And I'm using the Xperia Home launcher, but the issue exists in the Google Now launcher as well.
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I'm finding that the Recent Apps screen tends to lose it's memory and show "No Recent Apps" constantly. It clears up for a few hours if I reboot, but typically, within a day it's back to "No Recent Apps". has anyone else experienced this?
I am on the latest Firmware (32.2.A.0.253-US) and it was an OTA update, (as have been all of my updates). The phone is unrooted and bootloader locked and always has been. And I'm using the Xperia Home launcher, but the issue exists in the Google Now launcher as well.
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Hello,
I suggest that you flash the strock rom via flashtool (yo can do this procedure without unlock your bootloader)
Every time I install or update an app there is a notification as title. All the apps work fine so no idea what this is meant to be for. I have recently updated to b131 and I have had this from the beginning (since I bought the phone, was on b103)
It's not really a problem, just an annoyance
Anyone have any idea what this notification is for? I am rooted if this makes any difference
try reflashing gapps again, or you may just have to reflash device