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Android 4.2 for Xperia 2011

I recently heard that FXP will stop developing for the whole Xperia 2011 series, when just around the corner, Android 4.2 was standing with a bag of goodies, for which FXP has a valid reason, that these devices lack ram to support features of 4.2. I decided to build 4.2 from source for 2011 devices, for those who'd want to try out the latest version of android. I can handle compiling ROM. But need some help with kernel. if you can help out, or if you wanna be a part of the project. Leave a comment at this thread or PM me. After public release, Dev's can submit their patches / fixes for the ROM to that thread....
I do this because i don't want us to be stuck with stock based ROMs forever and because 4.2 looks awesome . All in all, Thankyou FXP for your work.

one thing that our xperia 2011 devices (especially neo/v ) lack is kernel developers ,we dont have linux 3.0 kernel which which would have made the user experience of JB 4.1 or 4.2 better , linux 3.0 supports many advanced features of JB ,but due to lack of these kernels our user experience will be incomplete , building & testing out these kernels will take hell of time and patience.
i hope this doesn't disappoint's any user or dev just a suggestion
linux 3.0 kernels would be awesome on our phones
i wish you all the best for taking such a great project

vimjam said:
one thing that our xperia 2011 devices (especially neo/v ) lack is kernel developers ,we dont have linux 3.0 kernel which which would have made the user experience of JB 4.1 or 4.2 better , linux 3.0 supports many advanced features of JB ,but due to lack of these kernels our user experience will be incomplete , building & testing out these kernels will take hell of time and patience.
i hope this doesn't disappoint's any user or dev just a suggestion
linux 3.0 kernels would be awesome on our phones
i wish you all the best for taking such a great project
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look here https://github.com/ExPeacer/CAF_android-msm-3.0/commits/master
progres stoped for 1 Month dont know what is problem , can you resume it ?
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emwno said:
I recently heard that FXP will stop developing for the whole Xperia 2011 series, when just around the corner, Android 4.2 was standing with a bag of goodies. I decided to build 4.2 from source for 2011 devices. I can handle compiling ROM. But need some help with kernel. if you can help out, or if you wanna be a part of the project. Leave a comment at this thread or PM me. After public release, Dev's can submit their patches / fixes for the ROM to that thread....
I do this because i don't want us to be stuck with stock based ROMs forever.
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officaly thay will stop at january 2013

Guys atleast try to make the linux kernel
I can be the tester of any Rom/kernel
If you want!
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XtremeSilencer said:
Guys atleast try to make the linux kernel
I can be the tester of any Rom/kernel
If you want!
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all andoid kernel are linux (andoid is based on linux )

I want to participate in, I am not a dev but I can test all ROM fast and give ideas

n1kolaa said:
all andoid kernel are linux (andoid is based on linux )
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I meant linux 3.0
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I don't really need any testers if that's what your saying. I need people who can work, who can help me out.

emwno said:
I don't really need any testers if that's what your saying. I need people who can work, who can help me out.
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then pm peaple like jader maxio fxp zackconsole pandemic ... i hope you accomplish this project!!

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then pm peaple like jader maxio fxp zackconsole pandemic ... i hope you accomplish this project!!
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1. I'm not forcing any one to work on this
2. Jader, Maxio, pandemic are all greats devs but they build themes / stock, and I need help with kernel building
3. I was planning to ask FXP for some sources
4. Zack already has his hands full, look at his work.

+1

+1

emwno said:
1. I'm not forcing any one to work on this
2. Jader, Maxio, pandemic are all greats devs but they build themes / stock, and I need help with kernel building
3. I was planning to ask FXP for some sources
4. Zack already has his hands full, look at his work.
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Hey. Why cant u ask nobodyatall. Aka naa. He has brought minicm10 to 2010 xperia Minis. Which is more stable than our cm10. I can help you with patches once you start compiling Rom. Cheers.
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+1

+1
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yeah the +1 counter thread

I would like to help, though I'm not of that much use YET.
Right now I'm mainly into developing apps, currently learning myself the basics of Kernel Development, I'm also capable of compiling Android.
Going to mess around a bit today, haven't compiled Android for my Xperia Pro yet.
Dympy.

Ok so.. Half way through compiling it failed, because of low storage or something. I read up online and found out that I need atleast 30gigs for compiling, where as I only have around 15-20 free on my laptop, lol unlucky I guess.. So project delayed - until I get more storage for my pc or if someone compiles for me if I give them the sources (if want 4.2 faster). And as for the kernel, instead of building a kernel (which may take long). I'll be modifying the current JB kernel for 4.2
~emwno

emwno said:
Ok so.. Half way through compiling it failed, because of low storage or something. I read up online and found out that I need atleast 30gigs for compiling, where as I only have around 15-20 free on my laptop, lol unlucky I guess.. So project delayed - until I get more storage for my pc or if someone compiles for me if I give them the sources (if want 4.2 faster). And as for the kernel, instead of building a kernel (which may take long). I'll be modifying the current JB kernel for 4.2
~emwno
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I'm almost done with re-setting up my Linux Install, it got wiped when I installed Windows 8 on my laptop..
Anyway, I have about 800GB of storage left, if you sent me a PM with some directions and such, I'll try to compile when the install is done.
Dympy.

emwno first dev to go for 4.2
you rock
+1 pleease

12.0.A.2..254 kernel sources

Maybe I missed some annoucement... does anyone know if Sony will release sources for 12.0.A.2.254?
Seems to me that development for custom kernels (like Doomlord's) have stalled because there are no sources available.

omoithesane said:
Maybe I missed some annoucement... does anyone know if Sony will release sources for 12.0.A.2.254?
Seems to me that development for custom kernels (like Doomlord's) have stalled because there are no sources available.
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Not available yet... :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Rajeev said:
Not available yet... :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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I know :crying:
But does anyone know if Sony will release the sources? How long does this usually take? I think FW .254 was released a month ago...

omoithesane said:
I know :crying:
But does anyone know if Sony will release the sources? How long does this usually take? I think FW .254 was released a month ago...
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As I understand it they have no choice but to release the kernel source as it's linux and the licensing requires that it be made available. That said, the proprietary blobs for the cameras, wifi, etc. aren't generally licensed the same way so they don't normally get released, at least in source form.

I've requested Sony to provide the source and they will do that really soon

eagleeyetom said:
I've requested Sony to provide the source and they will do that really soon
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Nice! :good: :fingers-crossed:
Just out of curiosity:
I had an Xperia Arc. My perception was that Sony released the kernel sources (including proprietary modules and everything else which is necessary to build a working custom kernel) relatively quickly and without anyone asking for it. Has this policy changed, did they just forget in case of the Xperia SP/.254 kernel sources or did I just perceive this wrong?

Finally Sony releases .254 kernel sources
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Here is a diff if anyone wants to view
Siddhesh said:
Finally Sony releases .254 kernel sources
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I know. I was the one who asked the right person to do it
https://github.com/uberlaggydarwin/...mmit/0dd49c41698a82b77f32ac80e8caef80eba09142
GitHub may have derped.
Here is a diff between previous kernel sources and now
That's the most recent kernel source
https://github.com/uberlaggydarwin/sonystockkernelxperiasp

uberlaggydarwin said:
I know. I was the one who asked the right person to do it
https://github.com/uberlaggydarwin/huashan-kernel/commit/1c8ff356025e1e66142d0ce431c73cc2a57f4e58
GitHub may have derped.
Here is a diff between previous kernel sources and now
That's the most recent kernel source
https://github.com/uberlaggydarwin/huashan-kernel
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So that means, the CM 10.1 kernel will be updated, right? :good:

sarkar1990 said:
So that means, the CM 10.1 kernel will be updated, right? :good:
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Yes
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Probably not, the kernel used for 10.1is not related to the Sony kernels as I ported the drivers to a newer kernel version. We already have any changes that may be in the 2.254 kernel and more. (I didn't notice any changes to the Sony drivers).
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Won't rebase off this.
sarkar1990 said:
So that means, the CM 10.1 kernel will be updated, right? :good:
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Finally had a chance to look at them as I got home from work only just before...
Just left my computer to push them today so didn't get a chance to check them but adfad666 is right and not much actual changes changed though which are useful for us.
Just some general CAF / kernel updates so not too important.
A panel driver was updated but I'm doubt we we will use it as our kernel is not based off stock.
Probably not. . Let's wait for 4.3 kernel from Sony as it will be worth rebasing off that

Thanks for the link to sources....

Nvidia Tegra Note 7 Sources..

Following the e-mail i have just had from Nvidia we now have Sources to which we can not use to hopefully make custom roms.
Sources can be found here: http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...0;hb=ae97277f0ad5e87aee6b3d26e9b8ee202e6c7853
Hopefully this will also aid Developers to make new custom roms for this great device.
As a side note we will also be getting 4.4.3 on the Tegra Note 7 as well.

Good news ! Thank you !

salfai said:
Good news ! Thank you !
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No need to thank me, Thank Nvidia !

I had something in my bookmarks, See if it is helpful to you, It is something related to kernel source.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-kernel/MQcqU4j2mP8
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNE-x7fBD4ldLYFh5inLHL8zK0vx1Q
http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?p=linux-2.6.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/rel-tegranote-r4

Will have a look after syncing cm and nvidia repos
Edit: them links asratxda is basically the same link i have. Infact the same branch, but thanks for your post though mate.
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So after downloading the sources, I managed to sort my Android VM and build the sources.
The files that compiled worked and produced a Android 4.4 KitKat but just a 4.4 kitkat. So now its time to start working on Cyanogen Mod sources to see what needs to be ported from Nvidia's code to Cyanogen Mod's sources.
This is not a promise by me to get CM11 working on our device, i am going to have a dab and try. I am more likely to fail big time! wish me luck!

hacktrix2006 said:
So after downloading the sources, I managed to sort my Android VM and build the sources.
The files that compiled worked and produced a Android 4.4 KitKat but just a 4.4 kitkat. So now its time to start working on Cyanogen Mod sources to see what needs to be ported from Nvidia's code to Cyanogen Mod's sources.
This is not a promise by me to get CM11 working on our device, i am going to have a dab and try. I am more likely to fail big time! wish me luck!
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Best Luck!!!!! :good::good::good::good:

[LOLLIPOP] Xperia AOSP Project

hi all
we have included this device in open devices project
you can check news about project on
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/
feel free to fork, build, fix and push back
Br
J

great lets try to build this
EDIT: somehow my ubuntu wont boot "missing operating system" is some one else able to build it?

rikgroen1995 said:
great lets try to build this
EDIT: somehow my ubuntu wont boot "missing operating system" is some one else able to build it?
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Hi,
No luck here either.
I went to the link provided in the OP.
Clicked on "List of devices and resources".
On the new page I clicked on "Check out the AOSP for XPeria Z2 tablet project on Github".
Created the "local_manifests" folder and file within as said on the new page.
THEN it says "Download the zip file with vendor binaries from: http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/android-open-source-project-for-xperia-devices/"...
And that's where the problem is : that page is not available...
So we're obviously missing some resources to be able to build at least if we'd like to build KK...
And I know KK is now an old and outdated thing of the far past.
But I happen to use XPosed. And that does not work on LOL.
If I can't customise to my needs, then I can stick to stock and debloat to my liking.
Regards.

NexusPenguin said:
Hi,
No luck here either.
I went to the link provided in the OP.
Clicked on "List of devices and resources".
On the new page I clicked on "Check out the AOSP for XPeria Z2 tablet project on Github".
Created the "local_manifests" folder and file within as said on the new page.
THEN it says "Download the zip file with vendor binaries from: http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/android-open-source-project-for-xperia-devices/"...
And that's where the problem is : that page is not available...
So we're obviously missing some resources to be able to build at least if we'd like to build KK...
And I know KK is now an old and outdated thing of the far past.
But I happen to use XPosed. And that does not work on LOL.
If I can't customise to my needs, then I can stick to stock and debloat to my liking.
Regards.
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Is this what you are looking for?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/software-binaries-for-aosp-lollipop-android-5-0/
Greetz

TimHermans said:
Is this what you are looking for?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/software-binaries-for-aosp-lollipop-android-5-0/
Greetz
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Hi Tim,
Thanks for your answer.
That's the link to the LOL binaries.
As I said in my post, I am looking for the KK binaries because XPosed does not work (for now ? but for how long ?) on LOL...
Anyways, even with the binaries provided (LOL or KK for Z2 Phone, not Tablet) I am unable to build.
As soon as I fire the build, I immediately get an error "The make file you're using is version 4.1. Build requires make file version 3.81 or 3.82".
So the "make" file is too recent and Sony did not care to update it's sources...
I really am wondering why Sony makes such an effort to provide a "beginner's friendly guide to build AOSP for Xperia" if the whole thing is then obviously aimed only at developers that can help themselves out of those problems.
Regards.

updated guide and blobs for android Lollypop version 5.0.1
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/

jerpelea said:
updated guide and blobs for android Lollypop version 5.0.1
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/
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Hi,
Cool... but WTF doesn't Sony also release the needed binaries to build an AOSP but KK version ?
I would like to build KK because I would then like to customise to my own needs without having to install a Custom ROM and for that I would like to use XPosed.
But Xposed does not seem to support LOL for now...
So a KK binary would be much appreciated... at least on my side !
Regards.

AOSP 5.0.2 is published
http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...ld-aosp-lollipop-for-unlocked-xperia-devices/

jerpelea said:
AOSP 5.0.2 is published
http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...ld-aosp-lollipop-for-unlocked-xperia-devices/
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@jerpelea
Why is the Z2 Tablet Wifi (castor_windy - SGP511/SGP512) not supported?
Also, is there an AOSP 4.4.x too?.

MiyagiSan said:
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Why is the Z2 Tablet Wifi (castor_windy - SGP511/SGP512) not supported?
Also, is there an AOSP 4.4.x too?.
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it is supported look on aosp m thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../aosp-6-0-marshmallow-sony-xperia-z2-t3235935
These builds are based on sonys aosp release
4.4.x is not builded yet but should work too

rcstar6696 said:
it is supported look on aosp m thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../aosp-6-0-marshmallow-sony-xperia-z2-t3235935
These builds are based on sonys aosp release
4.4.x is not builded yet but should work too
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Thanks for the reply and link.
I was looking for castor_windy support for Sony AOSP KitKat 4.4.x (or failing that, Lollipop 5.1.x) for now. I haven't even looked at Marshmallow yet and don't have time to do so for now so, still to determine if Marshmallow meets my needs...

Updated Pie rom for Sony Experia Z yuga

It seems I don't have a high enough post count to put this in the development area. How many do I need?
Android 9 Pie for yuga devices. Sony Experia z ONLY!
All credit goes to #CyberWalkMaN for this rom.
CyberWalkMaN has stopped development on this rom, therefore I have rebuilt it to include the latest security updates.
If there's any interest I'll keep the download updated with the latest security updates.
Download the rom from HERE
Full details can be found on CyberWalkMans thread HERE
* I am not responsible for broken devices or anything else that might die. Using this rom is entirely at your own risk.
*YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and to quote CyberWalkMans warning "If you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you"
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Thanks for the update. Have you made any changes ? It would be nice if you can port the sony camera with this rom. Only if you can.

Why not making this ROM official?

ProudRed said:
Thanks for the update. Have you made any changes ? It would be nice if you can port the sony camera with this rom. Only if you can.
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I haven't made any changes. This is just a rebuild that includes the latest security patch.
The Sony camera. If I get time I'll look into it.

BeniS98 said:
Why not making this ROM official?
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I'm fairly new to this, so still getting my head around it all If I think I can manage it I'll give it a go.

Thanks dude.
Do you build this update only for security patches or any plan to fix something in the future?

Zerikwan said:
Thanks dude.
Do you build this update only for security patches or any plan to fix something in the future?
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I'll certainly keep updating the security patches..
I know the camera still has problems, if I can fix it I will.
It would be nice to get it official, but with Q sitting out there.... :fingers-crossed:

Thanks for this, it's amazing!
Just a quick question, is their any way to undervolt or just any way to get better battery out of this. So far I'm running at 720p and have 3/4 CPU cores disabled

EPROM_42 said:
It seems I don't have a high enough post count to put this in the development area. How many do I need?
Android 9 Pie for yuga devices. Sony Experia z ONLY!
All credit goes to #CyberWalkMaN for this rom.
CyberWalkMaN has stopped development on this rom, therefore I have rebuilt it to include the latest security updates.
If there's any interest I'll keep the download updated with the latest security updates.
Download the rom from HERE
Full details can be found on CyberWalkMans thread HERE
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:good: that's awesome @EPROM_42 , may I ask you to do it for xperia zr(dogo)? It is very similar to Xperia z, or teach me how to do it by myself or at least a link to a tutorial?
Thanks in advance.