Hi folks, I have an Xperia SP for almost 3 years, I decided to change the ROM (finally).
So... I'm on the Android rooted 4.1.2 12.0.A.2.254 , couldn't do the upgrade to 4.3 because of my internet connetion.
I would like to know if there is a smooth and stable rom which have all things working (including the LED Bar).
Oh and on Android Kitkat or Lollipop if it is possible.
Sorry For anything I did or said wrong, I'm new here, and my English is not very good
And I never flashed a smartphone before.
Thank you !
I used lots of roms and here is the veredict:
For KitKat: Vanir ROM(the most stable and functional rom of all)
For Marshmallow(lollipop was almost abandoned by devs ): CM13 SABERMOD is reallyyyy smooth and stable.
Both worked with Discolight app...
Sorry for bad english,I'm Brazilian...
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Lerro said:
Hi folks, I have an Xperia SP for almost 3 years, I decided to change the ROM (finally).
So... I'm on the Android rooted 4.1.2 12.0.A.2.254 , couldn't do the upgrade to 4.3 because of my internet connetion.
I would like to know if there is a smooth and stable rom which have all things working (including the LED Bar).
Oh and on Android Kitkat or Lollipop if it is possible.
Sorry For anything I did or said wrong, I'm new here, and my English is not very good
And I never flashed a smartphone before.
Thank you !
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There are many ROM we have for xperia SP due to dedicated efforts of devs ..Thanks to all of them :good::highfive:
I have used most of roms and found all stable and each of them have their own characteristics & Each rom description says about stability and working features of it.
so its totally depend on you which one you want to flash.
For 6.0-6.1 based rom check below thread:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/6-0-6-0-1-xperia-sp-marshmallow-hub-t3367779
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only thing you should look for before flashing any rom is it suitable for boot-loader status or not..means if your boot loader is locked then flashing roms made for unlocked boot-loader may take you in bootloop.
What is the best solution for SP with not unlockable bootloader.
on my aunt´s SP stock firmware 4.3 JB is pretty much slow, I was looking for CM 13 first, but I cannot unlock bootloader unfortunately , then I looked for CM 12/12.1 but seems SIM is not working, so I gues, no phone calls?
Is there anyone in the same situation as me. guys what do you suggest?
spaha-bih said:
What is the best solution for SP with not unlockable bootloader.
on my aunt´s SP stock firmware 4.3 JB is pretty much slow, I was looking for CM 13 first, but I cannot unlock bootloader unfortunately , then I looked for CM 12/12.1 but seems SIM is not working, so I gues, no phone calls?
Is there anyone in the same situation as me. guys what do you suggest?
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Here You'll find the roms for locked bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683688
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Could someone tell me what roms officially support the Xperia SP please?
And does anyone know what the MOST stable rom for an Xperia SP is?
Thanks
Stable rom?Use stock or stock based roms.There are many roms out there in development section.
Now don't ask which is best rom or which is better because it is against the xda rules.
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Like umair42 said, stock should be the most stable, but you can look for CM11 for locked or unlocked bootloaders (depends on your phone) on this forum. I can recommend CM11 by Bagyusz for LBL.
I don't have the phone and I am considering buying one and I have some questions
is there going to be an official kitkat for xperia SP?
I have seen custom kitkat roms, how stable are they? do they work as well as the official JB rom? (I mean ex. for htc desire, there are a lot of kitkat roms but none are as stable as the official rom (camera does not work well (videocam doesn't work at all), phone call issues, crashes, etc..)
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I don't have the phone and I am considering buying one and I have some questions
is there going to be an official kitkat for xperia SP?
I have seen custom kitkat roms, how stable are they? do they work as well as the official JB rom? (I mean ex. for htc desire, there are a lot of kitkat roms but none are as stable as the official rom (camera does not work well (videocam doesn't work at all), phone call issues, crashes, etc..)
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The only bug with 4.4.4 ROMs for locked boot loader is that the rear microphone doesn't work
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ok thx. is it a deal breaker? there's a front mic right? should be enough isn't it?
are there 2 models of xperia sp? one with locked bootloader and one with unlocked one?
yeahman45 said:
ok thx. is it a deal breaker? there's a front mic right? should be enough isn't it?
are there 2 models of xperia sp? one with locked bootloader and one with unlocked one?
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Actually, I would put it this way, it's the same device, with just a little bit different software inside. The one with LB has a software limitation that does not let you install original android roms. Now, on most devices bootloader can be unlocked, and if your stuck with the one one that cannot, here I may be wrong, there are some versions of original android that can still be installed on such phones. However, customized stock roms work fine so you're not loosing much.
hi guys i'm new here and in android world ! i have a sony Xperia TX ....a bliss !
how can i flash custom roms ( suggest me the best actually ). and guide me through !
i'm not familliar with android terminology lol
i am running 9.2.A.1.215 , rooted, recovery installed
thanks
I'm using CM11 m9 based on 4.4.4. I use ART environment, not dalvik.
It's as stable as stock or even better; seems to be as good in terms of battery life as stock rom as well.
The only thing I miss from Sony stock rom in Cyanogen is Sony camera app. All efforts to port it to CM have failed so far.
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I'm using CM11 m9 based on 4.4.4. I use ART environment, not dalvik.
It's as stable as stock or even better; seems to be as good in terms of battery life as stock rom as well.
The only thing I miss from Sony stock rom in Cyanogen is Sony camera app. All efforts to port it to CM have failed so far.
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Thank you for your suggestion . any tutorial or a "how to" flash it in my device. as i've stated before : i'm new here! and i'm not familliar with android terminology....
thanks ..i'll try to do some research :good:
im using omnirom 4.4.4, carbon rom is ok for me.
to flashing a new rom u have to unlock bootloader and then install custom recovery.
jschutin said:
im using omnirom 4.4.4, carbon rom is ok for me.
to flashing a new rom u have to unlock bootloader and then install custom recovery.
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Well ! thanks you ! i'll get stareted
Hi Z3C fans,
got this great phone some days ago. I successfully rooted it with this howto. After root i flashed this Debloated ROM .
I dont like the Sony Themed Stock rom. What is the best daily driver ROM? CM 11 is not avaible for z3c, right? Or should i just wait some time?
PS:
Do i need to unlock the bootloader, to flash CM12? Haven't figured out...
gomezr said:
Hi Z3C fans,
got this great phone some days ago. I successfully rooted it with this howto. After root i flashed this Debloated ROM .
I dont like the Sony Themed Stock rom. What is the best daily driver ROM? CM 11 is not avaible for z3c, right? Or should i just wait some time?
PS:
Do i need to unlock the bootloader, to flash CM12? Haven't figured out...
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Don't post questions in General section, there is a Q&A section for a reason.
If you don't like the Sony Themed Stock Rom, I guess based on the looks, why don't you try different themes? There are so many things that you can change.
For CM you need to unlock your BL because it uses another kernel.
Hello everybody,
I can't find any rom based on Marshmallow for my Xperia Z C6603 Yuga with a locked bootloader .
I'm on 10.7.A.0.228 and it was quite hard to root it and install recovery without semi-brick !
I searched in these forums and on the web and can't find anything ...
Thanks for your suggestions and have a good day !
You won't find one. Marshmallow is not officially released for the Z so there is no signed Kernel by Sony.
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Ok ,thanks !
So ,if I understand well ,the Xperia Z will only have 5.1.1 max. in the future for locked bootloader ?I understood Sony wouldn't update it anymore .
I've got a last question ,does anyone knows a 5.1.1 rom for locked bootloader wich can be more customisable than the stock one ?
I know it's not the good thread but it's not to open a new one and solve my "problem" !
that's easy, my friend
you can search it in Xperia Z Android Development section
for example: eXistenZ Premium 4.0.0 or XRom
cm13 for locked bootloader:
https://logout.hu/bejegyzes/hd5570/sony_xperia_z_cm13_zart_bootloaderre.html
Thanks again !
I just flashed the existenZ : it's just what I was looking for !
I'll wait a little to try the CM 13 .I thought all CM based needed unlocked bootloaders .
Thanks again to you both .
DId anyone test this rom?
Thanks, and sorry for refresh of this post. :/
i've tested it a few months ago. it was fine but after 3-4 weeks it was laggy as hell, i couldn't use my phone as daily driver because of it.
Can you recommend any rom for blocked bootloader?
i'm using eXistenZ 5.1.1 now, but i'm searching for a good lbl rom too.