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[ROM] (Almost) Stock Debloated 10.1.1.A.1.307 CWM ZIP LB v8

This is the ROM i use myself, but I post it here in case other people also want a clean (almost) stock ROM with root and recovery. It works for me, but I provide no guarantee that it will work for you. That said, these ZIP files and procedures have been tested by myself and a few others and seem to work quite well.
FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z.
Only tested on LB, but should also work on UB.
Ability to flash ZIP files via recovery.
Features:
Based on Xperia Z_10.1.1.A.1.307_Unbranded BE.ftf (file uploaded by Psicao).
Removed bloat and other apps you can download from Google Play.
Installed CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked bootloaders v4.
Odexed and zipaligned.
No reboots when mounting system r/w.
Pre-rooted with Koush's Superuser App.
Busybox v1.20.2 installed.
Call recording.
18 Toggles.
36 dpi softkeys.
Changelog:
v8
Added 18 Toggles.
Switched to 36 dpi softkeys.
v7
Added WeatherWidget back due to popular demand.
More robust and less intrusive way to ensure that mounting system r/w doesn't cause a reboot.
v6
Based on 10.1.1.A.1.307
Removed 18 Toggles since it is not compatible with 1.307 yet.
Delete the ric daemon early in the boot process.
v5
Added 18 Toggles.
Applied a few WiFi tweaks to get a (hopefully) more stable WiFi connection.
v4
Removed duplicate notification sound 'vega' (bug in original ROM).
Increased volume a bit.
v3
Created all symlinks found in the original FTF file.
Changed all file and directory permissions to match those in the original FTF file.
Added a more robust script to stop ric.
v2
Fixed reboot issue when mounting system r/w.
Added Notes and NoteWidget back.
Reodexed and zipaligned.
v1
Initial release.
Installation:
Enter recovery.
Flash C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_DEBLOAT.zip.
Clear user data OPTIONAL STEP - SEE BELOW.
Reboot.
Reboot again once NFC firmware has been upgraded (only needed if upgrading from 1.434 or earlier).
Note regarding unlocked bootloaders: This ROM is designed for LB. If using this on UB flash the following ZIP after installation to remove the CWM recovery for LB: C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_UBPATCH.zip
Clear data?
If NFC is not working and you're upgrading from a 1.434 ROM, I recommend that you clear your userdata by flashing C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_ClearData.zip.
You do NOT need to clear user data if you are already running a ROM based on 1.253 or 1.307 and everything is working fine.
MD5 hashes:
2f8fe013da90987447a04c0e5f405998 (C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_DEBLOAT.zip)
3bba6ffb3cd9bdf7535c5e4b722223d5 (C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_ClearData.zip)
b889d474290d9b924acbf011277d58e3 (C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_UBPATCH.zip)
Upgrade kernel and baseband:
Once the ROM is working you might want to flash kernel and baseband from the original FTF via Flashtool in order to get the full 1.307 experience.
Preventing reboots when mounting /system read-write
This ROM uses my own little utility called RICHunter to prevent reboots when mounting /system read-write. If you want to use it yourself in your own ROM you can download it here:
0c766dc58cc909693f5d669264d78f4a (richunter.zip)
Included in the ZIP file is a README.txt that explains how to use it, but you can also read it here:
RICHunter by Carceri @ XDA
1. What is this?
On the Xperia Z Sony have added a small program called ric which
monitors mount options on filesystems and reboots the system if
they deviate from their default values. This causes the system
to reboot e.g. when the /system partition is mounted read-write.
In short, this programs stops this daemon and replaces it with a
dummy version that doesn't do anything, thereby disabling ric.
2. How do I use it?
Just put the file richunter somewhere on your system, for example
/system/bin/richunter, make it executable (chmod 755) and run it
as the root user. This needs to be done every time the system is
restarted.
This can be achieved by putting the following lines in a file
called /system/etc/install-recovery.sh:
#!/system/bin/sh
exec /system/bin/richunter
Another way is to make a wrapper to /system/bin/ctrlaltdel and
call richunter from there:
#!/system/bin/sh
exec /system/bin/richunter
exec /system/bin/toolbox ctrlaltdel "${1}" "${2}" "${3}" "${4}"
Choose either one, or a 3rd solution to automatically run it.
Remember to make the files executable.
3. How does it work?
On the latest kernel, the ric daemon is restarted whenever it
is killed. Therefore the following steps are taken by this
program to stop it without giving it time to reboot the system:
1) The programs runs as a daemon waiting for up to 60 seconds
for ric to start.
2) It detects which CPU ric was last scheduled on, and forces
ric to always run on that CPU in the future.
3) It forces itself to run on the same CPU as ric and sets its
scheduling priority to real-time. This prevents anything
in that CPU from running, including ric.
4) It mounts the rootfs read-write and replaces ric with a
dummy version that just sleeps forever. Finally it kills
the ric process and remounts rootfs read-only.
5) The daemon now exits. When ric is restarted the dummy
version is started instead.
4. What about unlocked bootloaders and custom kernels?
On custom kernels ric has either been removed or not installed
at all. Therefore this is only needed on locked bootloaders.
5. Can I use it in my own ROM?
Sure. Use it as you want.
6. How do I compile it?
You need to have the Android NDK installed. Then set the
correct paths in the included Makefile and run:
1) make prep
2) make
That's it. When you want to recompile you can skip step 1).
7. What license is this released under?
It is UNLICENSED software. See http://unlicense.org/

Hi, i have not tested this exact zip, but the rom i am using now is based on a previous version you posted in another thread.
There is a little issue with your "debloating", you removed "Notes" app, so when you go to "small apps" drawer and choose notes or voice recording, an error pops out, so you have to remove the icons and forget about stock notes or voice recording as they are apps not available on the market to download separately.
As i said, this happens on the first zip you uploaded, i don't know if this was already solved on newer versions.
If NFC is not working, there is still hope to keep user data intact, just delete /data/usf on your phone, take usf folder from your userdata.tar, and put it in your phone in the same place where the older was with same permissions. This step could also be added to the main flash script, no user data is lost and i think all NFC related problems would be gone
Thanks for sharing your work.

RoberM said:
There is a little issue with your "debloating", you removed "Notes" app, so when you go to "small apps" drawer and choose notes or voice recording, an error pops out, so you have to remove the icons and forget about stock notes or voice recording as they are apps not available on the market to download separately.
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I have added the Notes app back in this zip.
RoberM said:
If NFC is not working, there is still hope to keep user data intact, just delete /data/usf on your phone, take usf folder from your userdata.tar, and put it in your phone in the same place where the older was with same permissions.
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That was actually the first thing I tried and it didn't work for me. It might work for some and if someone is interested I'll be happy to provide a zip file that just restores this directory and keeps everything else under /data intact.

How do you enable call recording btw? Thanks.
Sent from my C6603

The link is down!! :crying:

mandarjoshiin said:
The link is down!! :crying:
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Link is back up. I were just in the process if uploading v2

vibranze said:
How do you enable call recording btw? Thanks.
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Press the menu button during a call.

Carceri said:
This is the ROM i use myself, but I posted this in case other people also want a clean (almost) stock ROM with root and recovery. It works for me, but I provide no guarantee that it will work for you, so FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Requirements:
- Sony Xperia Z with locked bootloader.
- Ability to flash ZIP files via recovery.
Features:
Based on the first version of the ZIP posted by wawyed on this thread.
...which was based on C6603_Unbranded_10.1.1.A.1.253.ftf (original file uploaded by prakka).
Removed bloat and other apps you can download from Google Play.
Installed CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked bootloaders v4.
Odexed and zipaligned
Pre-rooted with Koush's Superuser App.
Busybox v1.20.2 installed.
Enabled call recording.
Changelog:
v2
Fixed reboot issue when mounting system r/w.
Added Notes and NoteWidget back.
Reodexed and zipaligned.
v1
Initial release.
Installation:
Enter recovery.
Flash C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_DEBLOAT.zip.
Clear user data OPTIONAL STEP - SEE BELOW.
Reboot.
Say not to "Disable recovery flash" if asked.
Possibly reboot a second time once NFC firmware has been upgraded.
I had problems with NFC not working if I didn't clear user data the first time I upgraded from a version < 1.253. In order to clear user data follow this step:
Flash C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_ClearData.zip.
These ZIP files and procedures have been tested by myself and a few others and seem to work. However, some people have also experienced issues, but since I don't know their exact setup it is impossible for me to pinpoint the source of these errors. FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Upgrade kernel and baseband:
Once the ROM is working you might want to flash kernel, fotakernel and baseband from the original FTF via Flashtool in order to get the full 1.253 experience.
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hello I used your guide and everything works to perfection thanks:laugh:, I invite other people to use this guide to those who want to update your phone with the root installed.:good:
ps. sorry if I use a translator.
ciao ho usato la tua guida e funziona tutto alla perfezzione grazie, invito altri utenti ad usare questa guida per chi vuole aggiornare il telefono con il root installato.

Great, this is the first one deodexed and zipaligned, i am sure a lot of people will be interested.
EDIT: Ok, i didn't read well, it says Re-Odexed

Sorry, i'm a little confused, is this rom odexed or deodexed?
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

secondkai said:
Sorry, i'm a little confused, is this rom odexed or deodexed?
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In changes for version 2 reodexed is written. Attentively read an original post.

Carceri said:
Press the menu button during a call.
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Thanks, but what I meant was how to incorporate call recording into the ROM, is it something that can be done easily, e.g. editing build.prop, etc or any other method?
Cheers.
Update: I got the answer. Thanks.

picasa album sync is missing in google accounts and album view, is this due to bloat removal ?

jimsey said:
picasa album sync is missing in google accounts and album view, is this due to bloat removal ?
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I don't think so. Is that feature available on a normal Xperia Z stock ROM?
I think that the original Gallery app installs the required sync adapter. Also if you have Google+ installed it is replaced by Photo Sync.

hello Carceri would like to upgrade to v4 there some procedure to be performed?

fabbiotto said:
hello Carceri would like to upgrade to v4 there some procedure to be performed?
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If you have installed this ROM before you just need to flash the new ZIP file to get the latest version.

Carceri said:
If you have installed this ROM before you just need to flash the new ZIP file to get the latest version.
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s now the v2 if I install the v4 just that I do not clear user data to not lose my data?

fabbiotto said:
s now the v2 if I install the v4 just that I do not clear user data to not lose my data?
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Just flash the new ROM. No need to clear data.

Carceri said:
Just flash the new ROM. No need to clear data.
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thank you very much:good:

hello v4 does not work well with the DoCoMo Status Bar and the Task Switcher sony disappears, you can take a look please?
by the time I come back to v2

[WIN][TOOL]Easy ADB | Powerful one-click tool

Hello pals! This is my second .exe project for Android OS.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Android Device
-A computer
-Phone MUST have USB Debugging / Android Debugging enabled
-Android MSUT be ROOTED for most of features to work
-Should have a trust able USB cable or I won't be responsible if you're recovery transfer is left in middle
-A little brain and knowledge how to type numbers :3
About: This tool has no interface of it's own! It runs in a DOS window and is a complete package of what you do in daily life.
How to use: Using this tool is nothing more than a piece of cake! You will be stuffed with all info on screen and will only have to select from the numbers on the left, everything is automated in this tool and has no possibility of getting bricked (except Google bootlaoder relock if you do it by no knowledge)! I have tested everything on my LG E975 / OptimusG, everything seems to be working fine.
SUPPORT:
Please check the tool, it opens support pages if you go to credits menu!
Requests & Bug reports about tool will be entertained!

Download
DOWNLOAD links in attachment

CHANGELOG
V1.0:
Initial release [REMOVED]
V1.2:
-Added factory reset
-Added color choice
V2.0:
-Completely redesigned UI
-Connection over air
-Reuploaded V2.0: fixed Remount (both- RW and RO)
-UNROOT added
-Bootanimation flasher added
-Factory reset fixed
-Lockscreen password delete added
-ADB bugreport added
V2.2:
-3 Wipes added
-Fixed fastboot devices bug
-Added bootloader info
V2.5:
-USED NEW COMPILER (NO MORE ADS AT START)
-Added flash update from /sdcard/ (asks for input and flashes it)
V2.5.5:
Nothing much, changed my name so reuploaded with new name
V2.6:
-Redesigned
-Implemented hardware button simulation
V2.8:
-Page view added
-Fixed some bugs
-Code updated
-Android ICON added
V3.0:
-Rebased to batch file
-Editable code
-Cleaned some code
-Older versions had a false alarm of virus due to exe format
​

Screnshots and Features ---- THIS IS INCOMPLETE
Features:
1) Notes
--Information and precautions about various features. Best to read this
2) Credits
3) End program
4) Color combinations
--Usually the screen is black and white. This option allows you to manually select the colots by writing the number with corresponding color
5) Check your deice connection
--Checks if the device is connected.
6) Reboot
6.1) Simple reboot
--Reboots the system
6.2) Into recovery
6.3) Into bootloader
6.4) Into download mode
--Samsung devices only
7) Make a AB format backup of whole filesystem
--Includes system and data too
8) Pulls a nandroid backup from phone
8.1) TWRP
--Pulls TWRP backup
8.2) CWM
--Pulls CWM backup
9) Prints out Phone's logs, in a .txt file
10) Bootloader
--ONLY WORKS WITH INSECURE BOOTLOADERS
10.1) Unlock
10.2) Relock
---CAUTION
11) Sideloads update.zip file from "files" folder
12) Fastboot connection check
13) Flash a recovery or boot file
13.1) Flash recovery
13.2) Flash kernel
14) Boot from image
--THIS DOES NOT OVERWRITE YOUR ORIGINAL IMAGE.
14.1) Boot from Recovery image
14.2) Boot from kernel
15) Install APKs without prompts
--Quick install if you have bulk apps
16) Remount system
16.1) As Read-Only
16.2) As Read-Write
17) Factory Reset
--Deletes /data ... Be careful
This is incomplete list as new versions come and they have more features, currently it has 30+ commands in total

Good job man nice tool.
I think it would be nice to see some pictures of your tool in this thread and also full list of its features
Good luck with the further developement :fingers-crossed:

dadi11 said:
Good job man nice tool.
I think it would be nice to see some pictures of your tool in this thread and also full list of its features
Good luck with the further developement :fingers-crossed:
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Will upload em soon. Actually been too busy these days
Edit: Got some time on PC. Added dirty screenies :v
Sent from my LG-E975 Intl

New version
New version is up! Changelog added

Looks like an interesting project.
Just a thought, might be useful to list what the Tool does in post one and maybe change the Thread Title to include something more descriptive.
I think folk may miss this just because they're not sure what it actually does other than it's a "Tool".
Mike

MikeChannon said:
Looks like an interesting project.
Just a thought, might be useful to list what the Tool does in post one and maybe change the Thread Title to include something more descriptive.
I think folk may miss this just because they're not sure what it actually does other than it's a "Tool".
Mike
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Thank you mate, the capabilites of tool is in 4th post. And I'm out of ideas what to name it lol, changed name 3rd time but nope
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app

MZO said:
Thank you mate, the capabilites of tool is in 4th post. And I'm out of ideas what to name it lol, changed name 3rd time but nope
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app
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Haha, well it's not easy. Still looks like you have nearly 2000 views so they're interested in checking it out.
Mike

Great tool!!
Maybe you should add a soft reboot too...

MZO said:
Download
DOWNLOAD links in attachment
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where is the download link?

m.elmahdy said:
where is the download link?
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Oh man, this project has been dead for a long time. Moved away, and life happened.
I still have it on my GItHub so maybe you can download it from here

MZO said:
Oh man, this project has been dead for a long time. Moved away, and life happened.
I still have it on my GItHub so maybe you can download it from here
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Thanks a lot.
I downloaded the ZIP file.
How can I make it work?

[Flashable Zips][Tools] Stock Components as Flashable ZIPs and other goodies

Introduction & Notes
Hello, I have created flashable zips containing the stock things for use with our Xperia SP. I used @MrSteve555's antique tutorial on how to package an ftf file into flashable zips.
I also made other might be useful zips that have each of their own purposes for those who wants it. Those zips are listed in the Addons Zip post.
As usual, I am not responsible for any damages caused on your SP. Flashing these are completely your choice and did I even forced you to do so? If you need help, just reply in the thread. :angel: As much as this might scare you, don't worry, it should work fine on your device
All zips are taken from FTFs that are not carrier-locked (thus the name Customised). Since the C5306 is a quite rare variant, the only version I can find that is not carrier-locked is the .205.
Steps
What you should do is choose the respective components that you want to flash to your phone. This will ultimately replaces the old one. Say for example, if you want to have the stock fotakernel, all you need to do is to flash the "fotakernel" zip. This will override any previous modifications that you have made on that partition such as custom recoveries.
Done.
Notes & Warnings
Warning!​
The files are exclusive for its Xperia SP model. Do not attempt to take the risk in flashing other version for your Xperia SP model.
The stock kernel is not to be flashed if you are running a custom ROM! (yes, you can still safely flash FOTAKernel and RIL components without any harm)
Note!​
Flashing the zips via Cyanogen Recovery is now possible. The zips are signed.
Requirements
Knows how to flash ZIPs via recovery
Knows what to flash
Acknowledged the disclaimer above
Components
These are the partitions that I have extracted:
boot
fotakernel
elabel *
modemst1 *
modemst2 *
fsg *
I didn't include the "system.img" of the stock ROM. If you intent to use Stock ROM, please consider FlashTool method instead.
* I have combined these 4 components in a single zip as they serve the same purpose: RIL (network)
Purpose of each zip files
c530x-stock-fota.zip - This will replace your current fotakernel partition with the stock one. Any custom recoveries that you have flashed using Rashr will ultimately gone.
c530x-stock-kernel.zip - This will replace your current boot partition and the kernel with the stock one. Any custom kernel that you hace flashed will be replaced.
c530x-stock-ril.zip - This will flash the stock RIL components.
Choose your Xperia SP model
This will bring you to the respective posts that contains respective files for your respective model of your Xperia SP.
C5303
C5302
C5306
Alternative install method for terminal enthusiasts
You can extract the zip and "dd" the img to the respective directories in /dev. This section is for terminal enthusiasts so I assume that you guys know where is this located and also knows what the hell is "dd". I suggest for the "dd" to use read block of 4096 for faster flashing process.
Example terminal command:
Code:
dd if='Kernel.elf' of='/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/Kernel' bs=4096
Here is the list for reference:
Kernel.elf ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/Kernel
FOTAKernel.elf ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel
LTALabel.ext4 ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/LTALabel
modemst1.img ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1
modemst2.img ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2
fsg.img ----> /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fsg
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One small request from me
If this in some ways helped you, consider thanking this main post Your thank can hugely motivates me in contributing more!

C5303
This section is for the the C5303 model only
NOTES
Please read the main post if you haven't read them!
For this model, I have used Customised Singapore 12.1.A.1.207 / R2B CDA 1272-4881
Whole Folder [Google Drive]
FOTAKernel c5303-stock-fota [Download]
Kernel c5303-stock-kernel [Download]
elabel, modemst1, modemst2, fsg combined c5303-stock-ril [Download]

C5302
This section is for the the C5302 model only
NOTES
Please read the main post if you haven't read them!
For this model, I have used Customised Singapore 12.1.A.1.207 / R2B CDA 1272-3116
Whole Folder [Google Drive]
FOTAKernel c5302-stock-fota [Download]
Kernel c5302-stock-kernel [Download]
elabel, modemst1, modemst2, fsg combined c5302-stock-ril [Download]

C5306
This section is for the the C5306 model only
Please read the main post if you haven't read them!
NOTES
Please read the main post if you haven't read them!
For this model, I have used Customised US 12.1.A.1.205 / R3B CDA 1272-4529
Whole Folder [Google Drive]
FOTAKernel c5306-stock-fota [Download]
Kernel c5306-stock-kernel [Download]
elabel, modemst1, modemst2, fsg combined c5306-stock-ril [Download]

Addons Zip
Unrelated flashable zips that might be useful
Folder for Downloads​
AdAway Generated Hosts [4.1+] *
[ Download ] Replaces the standard hosts file in /system/etc/hosts with the one generated by AdAway. Could ease your life and save yourself a reboot if you flash this after flashing an update to your ROM. This zip file will get updated when there is a new hosts file update by AdAway. You can check by looking at the text file's name from within the zip file).
ViPER4Android [5.0+] *
[ Download ] This will flash ViPER4Android as a system app. It doesn't end there, it will also push an supolicy that enables you to use V4A with an Enforcing SELinux, it will install the drivers automatically for you, it will remove AudioFX, and all of these will persist on a ROM update (aka dirty flash)! Thanks to the help of @Tomoms, @Arvind7352, @shavendum, @Zenith and @akashsaini7 . Without their help this wouldn't probably happen at all
Android N Emojis [5.0+] *
[ Download ] This will flash the Android N emoji support to your current Andorid version. Note, you can only display the new unicode 9 emojis on the device (no more squares), to actually write them, you will need a keyboard that can already write the new emojis (which most still aren't). Should be compatible with Lollipop and newer, and not for KitKat and below. Tested on Marshmallow.
Remove AudioFX [5.0+] *
[ Download ] Removes AudioFX from your CM-based custom ROM to make way for your preferred sound mod. No more hassle to freeze AudioFX using TiB (or any other freezing tool)
Persisting Walkman [5.0 - 5.1] *
[ Download ] This will flash a file into addon.d folder to make sure that your Walkman and sound effects stays on the ROM when you dirty flash an update. This flashable zip however only compatible with [port][LP] Xperia Sound enhancement by @ankurjn364. Note that this port is only for Lollipop ROMs.
Xperia SP Boot Animation [4.1+] *
[ Download ] Get yourself the original Xperia SP Boot Animation!
Xperia Z5 Boot Animation [4.1+] *
[ Download ] Get yourself an Xperia Z5 Boot Animation! Thanks to @xkeita for porting the Xperia Z5 Boot Animation, especially for creating it for the 720p screen! Please leave a thank to xkeita on the original thread: Xperia Z5 bootanimation for Xperias!
Xperia X Boot Animation [4.1+] *
[ Download ] Get yourself an Xperia X Boot Animation! Thanks to @chitshiv for porting the Xperia X Boot Animation, especially for creating it for the 720p screen! Please leave a thank to chitshiv on the original thread: [MOD] Xperia X Series Bootanimation
* Note
The addons with the star means that the zips will push a backup script into the addon.d folder. This means the files flashed onto the system will survive a dirty flash, granting your modifications to the system persisting.
This will not work if you wiped your /system partition. If you did that, you will need to flash the zips again.
If you dislike this, you can simply delete the scripts that starts with "ts-" located in "/system/addon.d/".

Cool! I added a link to this thread in Tangerine's 1st post. It might be useful for those seeking for a stock FOTAKernel

Tomoms said:
Cool! I added a link to this thread in Tangerine's 1st post. It might be useful for those seeking for a stock FOTAKernel
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Thank you so much for that! :highfive: :victory:

Update!
All models' respective files are now available

Update!
Now all zips can be flashed on CyanogenRecovery! Thank you so much for @Tomoms in helping me to sign the zips

Update!
All stock components updated with a new supposedly "output design"
Nothing is changed in the original files, it is just that I have changed the log output of the flashable zips so it looks pleasing to the eyes. Also I am now able to make use of the TWRP progress bar thanks to my brain for finally understanding the "set_progress()" Edify syntax
Two new zips added in the Addons zip section
adaway.zip
stock-rom-bootanimation.zip
[ Head on directly to the #5 post ]

Update!
New file name prefix for the Addon zips
Some zips now have the "ts-" prefix in their names
Two new zips added in the Addon zips section
Persisting Walkman
Persisting Xperia Keyboard
[ Head on directly to the #5 post ]
Backup scripts for persistence on ROM update!
AdAway Generated Hosts
Remove AudioFX
Persisting Walkman
Persisting Xperia Keyboard
These flashable zips now have a backup script included with them. This will make the modification on your system stays when you dirty flash a ROM update. Really useful if you prefer having a shorter time on flashing a new update for your current ROM

Update!
New zip added in the Addon zips section!
Xperia Z5 Boot Animation
[ Head on directly to the #5 post ]
New console output design
Well, when you flash a zip, there will be output texts on the screen. I changed the design a bit lol
No more pause
ZIPs will flash instantaneously as "sleep()" functions has been removed in all ZIP's updater-script. This is not really a new change, as I have silently removed it weeks ago. But I think it would be good to write it here
Updated hosts file for AdAway Generated Hosts
Also for those who uses this zip, I always update this zip whenever there is an update from the AdAway app.

Announcement
Currently the files are unaccessible due to CubeServer went off from the face of the Internet. I will upload to another cloud storage soon after collecting all the FTFs and extract them all.

Still can't download, can you solve please?

VladHD said:
Still can't download, can you solve please?
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I am currently dealing with this. Expect them files available soon. I will edit this post when it is done
EDIT: Now all are updated

Update!
New Xperia Keyboard!
Also included is the Xperia X boot animation.
Updated all mirrors, now on Google Drive
I am very sorry for being very late in updating those mirrors. A few days or so before CubeServer went down, I also did something very irreversible on my HDD, thus making me lost all of the files. Since I only have a local backup of those stock components, this render me unable to mirror it instantly. And about those other remaining lost time, I think everyone can guess that lel. Anyway enjoy, for those who needs them

I'm using CM13 ROM, does these stocks give better performance?
Can anyone explain the benefits of using them? especially ' stock RIL components ' I don't know what is this.

parkavenu said:
I'm using CM13 ROM, does these stocks give better performance?
Can anyone explain the benefits of using them? especially ' stock RIL components ' I don't know what is this.
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Hmm i should update the OP soon to explain more about using the zips while being on a custom ROM.
This thread is made to cater all my other personal flashable zips that I share, while also focusing on stock components as a main objective of the thread. These so called "stock components" are only for stock ROM with the exception of the RIL components.
Now to answer to your question
The FOTA is useful if you have a some sort of "ritual" and prefer stock FOTA partition when you want to wipe your TWRP recovery. Adrian provided a FOTA eraser that fundametally write zeros to the FOTA partition. That's the difference between this stock FOTA and Adrian's FOTA cleaner. This does not improve or make your experience on CM worse.
The stock Kernel is strictly for stock ROMs. Flashing on another ROM that doesn't depend on stock ROM will make the ROM unbootable. This makes your experience on CM worse.
The RIL components will flash the network-related things to your system. This might be useful for someone who requires baseband (elabel) without needing to use the FlashTool. This may improve your network experience, as it really did for me.

New 32.2.A.0.305 firmware rolling out for Z5

Here you can share your thoughts about the new firmware ?
The changelog is:
– The latest security enhancements included
– All of our latest bug fixes and improvements
– Audio volume enhanced in notifications and ringtones
– Improved handling of Bluetooth connected devices
- August Security patch

According to a commenter on xperiablog.net this is the changelog
- The latest security enhancements included
- All of our latest bug fixes and improvements
- Audio volume enhanced in notifications and ringtones
- Improved handling of Bluetooth connected devices

I'm waiting for OTA.

I would like to fix the battery drain!

"- Improved handling of Bluetooth connected devices"
let's hope they get it right this time.

I'd be curious to see if they backed out the travesty of a battery usage chart introduced last time.

RU firmware have a big icon 4G or default icon?

iToddie said:
Could you guys share what's new if you have updated your phone
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I just downloaded it via XperiFIRM and then flashed via flashtool.
works nice, no major improvement so far !!
- new boot delivery
- New Kernel module (can be repacked with SuperSU, but not TWRP )
- old camera, no improvement.
- sometimes shows "fingerprint hardware not available" error
- Antutu score - 56048 (bench marked right after full wipe flash)
- kinda slow to start heating (maybe improvement via sacrificing performance )
- thats about it, I did not have time for much jerking around with it as Z5 DSDS is my daily driver.
Please share if anything else is there ................

Which security patch is implemented?
Sent from my Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

Dreiundachzig said:
Which security patch is implemented?
Sent from my Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs
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August

Can anyone upload ota captured with flashable zip.
So that i can flash in deodexed stock

ricodredd said:
I'd be curious to see if they backed out the travesty of a battery usage chart introduced last time.
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Exactly the same :crying::crying:

Someone knows if this kernel is compatible with the update ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/orig-development/kernel-om5z-kernel-t3405660

Sh4douw said:
Someone knows if this kernel is compatible with the update ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/orig-development/kernel-om5z-kernel-t3405660
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Gotta test it...

iToddie said:
Could you guys share what's new if you have updated your phone
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reza_v said:
I'm waiting for OTA.
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I would like to fix the battery drain!
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Well, I had some time to play with it a bit more yesterday !!! Here is what happened .....................................
- There was a consistent bug of sudden boot failure with 3 red light blink just after or during the boor process with the previous .253 firmware when used with stock kernel patched with SuperSU and Xposed FX is installed.
- It was not a big issue but certainly made me annoyed.
- As rootkernel v 5.0 doesnt support the latest .305 kernel for patching , I had to do some "renaming" of the kmmodule folder in order for it to recognize the new kernel version.
- As i suspected it worked flawlessly, Patched with superSU, RIC-OFF, DM-Veraty-OFF, BusyBOX Installed , DRM Fix installed (and worked fine after TA flashed) and TWRP .
- then i flashed the Xposed v 86 from TWRP and did all kind of stuffs with it.
- Installed all the modules I used to run , teaks and stuffs
- It never restarted once, nor it perform boot-loops of any kind. Like it was a perfect kernel.
- Then I was really impressed and as the firmware was full with bloatwares and odexed I thought what if I could run my backed up .253 with this new kernel.
- I thought right and it ran properly with all its functions but one, FINGERPRINT
- The error was "fingerprint hardware not available"
- I did every possible combination with it, but nothing fixed it.
- Then after some more combination of flashing stock FTFs , reflashing kernels and patches I gave up and fall back to my backed up .253 deodexed.
I hope you guys will find this helpful in some way or another

chinmoy32 said:
- As rootkernel v 5.0 doesnt support the latest .305 kernel for patching , I had to do some "renaming" of the kmmodule folder in order for it to recognize the new kernel version.
- As i suspected it worked flawlessly, Patched with superSU, RIC-OFF, DM-Veraty-OFF, BusyBOX Installed , DRM Fix installed (and worked fine after TA flashed) and TWRP .
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Could you provide us the modifications needed?

chinmoy32 said:
I just downloaded it via XperiFIRM and then flashed via flashtool.
works nice, no major improvement so far !!
- new boot delivery
- New Kernel module (can be repacked with SuperSU, but not TWRP )
- old camera, no improvement.
- sometimes shows "fingerprint hardware not available" error
- Antutu score - 56048 (bench marked right after full wipe flash)
- kinda slow to start heating (maybe improvement via sacrificing performance )
- thats about it, I did not have time for much jerking around with it as Z5 DSDS is my daily driver.
Please share if anything else is there ................
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HOW TO FLASH supersu on 305 firmware e6683

Heating issue gone using e6683 india generec fw
No heat playing asphalt 8 around 20min only feel warm and battery also improved but using everything stock not rooted

ChristianLetti said:
Could you provide us the modifications needed?
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HOW TO FLASH supersu on 305 firmware e6683
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- Download rootkernel_v_5.0 from XDA (if you already know where to get it then good, if dont then google it )
- Extract it within a folder in C drive
- Download latest SuperSU flashable (google it also if you dont have it already)
- Rename the SuperSU.zip file to exactly SuperSU.zip and put it in the the folder (the rootkernel 5.0 extracted folder that is)
- Extract the kernel.sin from .305 FTF via 7zip or something
- Use flashtool's SIN editor to extract the kernel.elf file from the kernel.sin.
- Copy the ELF file to the rootkernel folder
- now go to "C:\rootkernel_v5.0\Android\twrp_common_kmodules" folder (rootkernel_v5.0 is in my PC, so it will be what ever you named it before)
- You will find different folder with the different names and versions of kernels there.
- Copy the "3.10.84-perf-gf1cfa5f" folder and paste it right there and rename it to "3.10.84-perf-gf38969a"
- Run rootkernel as it was meant to be run (you can find proper instructions from where you downloaded it in the first place)
- You will end up with a patched .305 kernel and you can use it flawlessly with your .305 firmware also.
- Remember just do not integrate the Xposed FX ZIP file into the kernel, it will render the kernel unbootable.
- You can always flash XposedFX from TWRP from the next reboot.
HAVE FUN !!!

chinmoy32 said:
- Download rootkernel_v_5.0 from XDA (if you already know where to get it then good, if dont then google it )
- Extract it within a folder in C drive
- Download latest SuperSU flashable (google it also if you dont have it already)
- Rename the SuperSU.zip file to exactly SuperSU.zip and put it in the the folder (the rootkernel 5.0 extracted folder that is)
- Extract the kernel.sin from .305 FTF via 7zip or something
- Use flashtool's SIN editor to extract the kernel.elf file from the kernel.sin.
- Copy the ELF file to the rootkernel folder
- now go to "C:\rootkernel_v5.0\Android\twrp_common_kmodules" folder (rootkernel_v5.0 is in my PC, so it will be what ever you named it before)
- You will find different folder with the different names and versions of kernels there.
- Copy the "3.10.84-perf-gf1cfa5f" folder and paste it right there and rename it to "3.10.84-perf-gf38969a"
- Run rootkernel as it was meant to be run (you can find proper instructions from where you downloaded it in the first place)
- You will end up with a patched .305 kernel and you can use it flawlessly with your .305 firmware also.
- Remember just do not integrate the Xposed FX ZIP file into the kernel, it will render the kernel unbootable.
- You can always flash XposedFX from TWRP from the next reboot.
HAVE FUN !!!
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plz help me tried but not sucess here is kernal plz make

[Treble] Android GSI on Kenzo/Kate. [SnapDragon]

UPDATE - Pixel Experience Official is out for Kenzo. Link attached below. Ongoing support for GSI users though.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-pixel-experience-t3835648
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Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for bricked devices, flash at your own risk. I might be able to help with restoring your device though.
This is a guide to installing Android GSI on Redmi Note 3 (Kenzo)
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What works-
RIL
GPS
Camera
Pretty much everything
What doesn't work-
Bluetooth
Hotspot
VoLTE(I couldn't test)
(NOTE - Bugs vary GSI to GSI)
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Required files -
Grab these files first, and keep them on your SD card
TWRP Treble - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528059847
Android GSI(USE ARM64 A-ONLY) - for this tutorial, I'm using Phhusson's AOSP Pie GSI found here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...vice-development/aosp-9-0-phh-treble-t3831915
List of GSI's - https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
Pie GApps (If using Pie GSI) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/gapps-unofficial-opengapps-builds-t3828141
Vendor Image - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903993757
Permissive SELinux Enabler - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFdPH2JGtvkXwt2emxPb-k7zdv2pLd-F/view?usp=drivesdk
Magisk 16.7 (minimum 16.7, you can use 17 as well)- https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589
Latest Firmware - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/firmware-hmnote3proglobal-t3574361/page176
Optional - Digital Well-being (ONLY FOR PIE)
Digital Well-being apk (Download latest version) - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...wellbeing-0-2-207862754-android-apk-download/
Digital Well-being Magisk Module - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AAFMWbAAK-febiP9h4iZMJONEHXopmEU/view?usp=drivesdk
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Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader, and know your way in and around Android, let's begin!
How to install -
1. First, flash the Treble enabled TWRP.
2. Reboot to recovery.
3. Mount all partitions, and wipe all partitions.
4. Flash the Vendor Image zip file and immediately flash the Permissive SELinux Enabler.
5. Clear Dalvik/Cache.
6. Mount all partitions, and wipe system.
7. Flash GSI to System partition *only*.
8. Reboot to System.
9. Reboot to recovery.
10. Perform a factory data reset, and flash GApps
11. Reboot to System, and complete setup.
12. After completing setup, reboot to recovery and flash Magisk 16.7
13. Reboot to System
14 Reboot to recovery and flash firmware.
15. Profit!
If you want Digital Well-being (ONLY FOR PIE) -
16. Install Digital Well-being apk
17. Flash Digital Well-being Magisk Module through Magisk Manager
18. Reboot
19. Profit!
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Tested on Snapdragon version, don't know if it works on MTK.
Screenshots are attached.

Fixes -
If you have the QS toggles moving out of the header like the screenshot attached in #1, do the following steps
1. Enable Developer Settings,
2. Find Smallest Width setting
3. Increase the value by 20. (If it's 360, make it 380)
4. Profit!
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Google Camera + Face Unlock fix.
If Google Camera/Face Unlock doesn't work for you, do the following -
1. Reboot to recovery
2. Mount system
3. Flash the zip file (download link below)
4. Clear cache
5. Reboot to system
This should make Face Unlock work again, and GCam work as well.
Download patch - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17OUBxhsfeK0625_pYe8aRNr5L6doKdAK/view?usp=drivesdk
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Can't find Smart Lock in settings?
1. Go to Settings < Security and Location.
2. Scroll down and click Advanced.
3. Click Trust Agents.
4. Switch on Trust Agent for Smart Lock.
You should now have Smart Lock option below Fingerprint.
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For Changing accent colours -
Download this file - https://t.me/kenzousersglobal/1169
1. Flash it in recovery
2. Reboot to system
3. Go to Settings - Display - Advanced. Scroll down to find "Colour Theme"
4. Select colour theme and select colour of your choice.
5. Profit!
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Custom kernels that currently work
Radon - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LYggpHDVph1fvWctIKY4FqQwtRb6Svh0/view
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Review - after extensive testing, I found this to be daily driver material, with the only exception being Bluetooth, Hotspot, and VoLTE(I couldn't test it myself)
Special thanks to - @corkiejp

Is it possible to get an Overlay Patch for Mi 8?

NielsvdS said:
Is it possible to get an Overlay Patch for Mi 8?
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I honestly have no clue. I have only gathered all the patches and files for Kenzo and made them into one guide.

Thanks for the guide: -
Digital Well-being apk (Download latest version) <<<< Links to the overlay zip and not the apk.
Sourced the beta of apkmirror: - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...wellbeing-0-2-207862754-android-apk-download/
I used Mind the Gapps found on Telegram, when flashing.
Is it possible to dirty flash open gapps?

Work on kate devices?

Why is it there system.img.xz should I remove .xz rename it
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1.flashed carlosvendor.zip
2.mounted system vendor cache
3.flshed system.img as system image
After rebooting stuck at fastboot logo

sharan565 said:
Why is it there system.img.xz should I remove .xz rename it
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1.flashed carlosvendor.zip
2.mounted system vendor cache
3.flshed system.img as system image
After rebooting stuck at fastboot logo
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You need to extract the image file from that compressed format, use windows are download an app that will extract it.
Suggestion RAR from play: - com.rarlab.rar or alternative app that will do the same.

corkiejp said:
You need to extract the image file from that compressed format, use windows are download an app that will extract it.
Suggestion RAR from play: - com.rarlab.rar or alternative app that will do the same.
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Thanks man I will try

Hey @Sid127, this is really nicely written tutorial, thank you What bothers me, why we need to mount partitions once again in step 6? Partitions were mounted in step 3 and there wasn't any reboot in meanwhile.
3. Mount all partitions, and wipe all partitions.
4. Flash the Vendor Image zip file.
5. Clear Dalvik/Cache.
6. Mount all partitions, and wipe system.
7. Flash GSI to System partition *only*.
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Second question, maybe easier... If I have existing TWRP backup for non treble ROM, is it OK to restore such backup using Treble recovery after wiping everything? Or it's recommended to flash previous recovery first?

wxtester said:
Hey @Sid127, this is really nicely written tutorial, thank you What bothers me, why we need to mount partitions once again in step 6? Partitions were mounted in step 3 and there wasn't any reboot in meanwhile.
Second question, maybe easier... If I have existing TWRP backup for non treble ROM, is it OK to restore such backup using Treble recovery after wiping everything? Or it's recommended to flash previous recovery first?
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1. You just need to make sure that all partitions are mounted.
2. You can restore the backup through Treble TWRP.
Happy flashing!

Hexvessel1992 said:
Work on kate devices?
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I don't know, I need someone to test it. It should work, since the Vendor for Kenzo and Kate are the same.

corkiejp said:
Thanks for the guide: -
Digital Well-being apk (Download latest version) <<<< Links to the overlay zip and not the apk.
Sourced the beta of apkmirror: - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...wellbeing-0-2-207862754-android-apk-download/
I used Mind the Gapps found on Telegram, when flashing.
Is it possible to dirty flash open gapps?
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I'll update the thread with the right link
I think it is possible to dirty flash Open Gapps, but it might give bugs, always go for a clean flash

Everything works for me, only thing was that at the first setup it was stuck on "checking for updates". So I tried the method of tapping all sides of the screen (from top-left clockwise to bottom-left) and it skipped the setup. The flashlight is a little wonky, but that's the only thing that was getting in my way. The audio was a little too quiet, so I installed some app on the playstore to gain it. Thanks for such a comprehensive guide! Android Pie is amazing, but development for it on a 3 year old device is even more so!

srishant said:
Everything works for me, only thing was that at the first setup it was stuck on "checking for updates". So I tried the method of tapping all sides of the screen (from top-left clockwise to bottom-left) and it skipped the setup. The flashlight is a little wonky, but that's the only thing that was getting in my way. The audio was a little too quiet, so I installed some app on the playstore to gain it. Thanks for such a comprehensive guide! Android Pie is amazing, but development for it on a 3 year old device is even more so!
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I had to forage through 4 complex guides, scourge through XDA and Telegram for all the patches, and hence could make such a simple guide. Apparently, devs on the Telegram channel are working on the Bluetooth and VoLTE fix I'll update once that happens!

Bolte
Test n let me know if it works
https://t.me/kenzoromnews/1445
Modify for treble then flash

amog787 said:
Bolte
Test n let me know if it works
https://t.me/kenzoromnews/1445
Modify for treble then flash
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I did see that, but when I flashed it, it messed upy system and I had to reinstall the GSI. I don't know how to modify it for Treble, could you do it? I'm happy to test. I believe that fix is for Flashavle ZIPs, not for Treble GSIs.

Possible Gcam and stock working patch!
Posted this in AOSP Pie Rom thread, may also work for the GSI?
corkiejp said:
I found Gcam Pie Fix for another device in this thread.
Link to Gcam Pie Fix: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D5qvlA-QbQu6xoWpsLPyWquMkS3hxXi3/view
Gcam that I'm using: - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939833577
^^^ From this thread, maybe newer versions available.
I was able to setup face unlock after flashing the above fix, you may also need to enable Smart Lock (Google) as a trusted agent.
It is buggy and the face option may not always trigger, plus you need to hold the phone far from you and swipe when the lock symbol appears (no fast unlock options xposed).
Another benefit of flashing another Camera (V 2.0.002) Started working as well. (Don't know if that is the default AOSP camera or something I restored from backup? Could be Snap Camera from LOS).
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Posted this in AOSP Pie Rom thread, may also work for the GSI?
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Is there also an uninstaller for this fix? I'll test only if there is an uninstaller for it. Last time I tested a fix I had to format data to revert...

Sid127 said:
Is there also an uninstaller for this fix? I'll test only if there is an uninstaller for it. Last time I tested a fix I had to format data to revert...
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Not that I'm aware of, but this just places/replaces some Lib and Lib64 in system partition.
If your worried about it, back up your system partition, flash the this patch and wipe caches.
If you experience problems, just restore your system partition.
It was reported working by someone else here.