Hi, I write here because I'm a new user and I haven't wrote 10 messages yet. I have some questions for MrTapa. First of all thanks for your work. I have a problem with your rom, Optimax 3.0 on my Ray: it's happened already 2 times that the phone reboots by itself and get stuck on Sony logo. Only way to resolve is to flash stock rom with Flashtools. When it happened for the first time I was installing X-Parts from the market (I have locked bootloader), while the second time I was deleting some desktop pictures from system/etc/customization/content/com/sonyericsson/wallpaperpicker/wallpapers. If it can useful my basic configuration is: GX launcher, NXT framework, T tabbed statusbar, supercharger + zipalign (even if I tried the method for use init.d on stock kernel but with no success), SuperSU, Z theme, NXT contacts and dialer. Are there some incompatibilities with this configuration? However with the old versions of Optimax I never had problems at all.
Another question is about the battery: I noticed that with your roms the charge time is reduced compared to the stock rom, about 2 hours instead of 3 hours. Also the battery life is very short, only 1,30-2 hours with screen on (just used with system apps, with no other apps installed). Have you changed some files configuration concerning the battery?
Thanks in advance.
XDynamite said:
Hi, I write here because I'm a new user and I haven't wrote 10 messages yet. I have some questions for MrTapa. First of all thanks for your work. I have a problem with your rom, Optimax 3.0 on my Ray: it's happened already 2 times that the phone reboots by itself and get stuck on Sony logo. Only way to resolve is to flash stock rom with Flashtools. When it happened for the first time I was installing X-Parts from the market (I have locked bootloader), while the second time I was deleting some desktop pictures from system/etc/customization/content/com/sonyericsson/wallpaperpicker/wallpapers. If it can useful my basic configuration is: GX launcher, NXT framework, T tabbed statusbar, supercharger + zipalign (even if I tried the method for use init.d on stock kernel but with no success), SuperSU, Z theme, NXT contacts and dialer. Are there some incompatibilities with this configuration? However with the old versions of Optimax I never had problems at all.
Another question is about the battery: I noticed that with your roms the charge time is reduced compared to the stock rom, about 2 hours instead of 3 hours. Also the battery life is very short, only 1,30-2 hours with screen on (just used with system apps, with no other apps installed). Have you changed some files configuration concerning the battery?
Thanks in advance.
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From my experience with st15i (Mini) and after evaluating ALL available kernels and MOST of available ROMs I can suggest:
1. About bootloop it can happen if you missed some critical step ( e.g format system ). If developer suggests to format system, DO it. You will loose your data but there is NO other option. (You can use Titanium Backup to backup your apps+data before ROM installation and restore them after). If it is a ROM bug search ROM's thread for someone with similar problem. It's statistically extremely rare to be the first to face the particular problem. Maybe your problem is all ready fixed (after other member's question to developer).
2. Battery drain: the most important factor is kernel. Usuall, ROM plays minor part in battery drain. With the right kernel and adjustments (governor - I/O scheduler) you can even double your battery's life. In my device it was 20-24 h to 48-60 h after flashing a custom kernel. You can also use a battery saver app (like Ultimate Juice, Battery Saver DU etc).
ctragas said:
From my experience with st15i (Mini) and after evaluating ALL available kernels and MOST of available ROMs I can suggest:
1. About bootloop it can happen if you missed some critical step ( e.g format system ). If developer suggests to format system, DO it. You will loose your data but there is NO other option. (You can use Titanium Backup to backup your apps+data before ROM installation and restore them after). If it is a ROM bug search ROM's thread for someone with similar problem. It's statistically extremely rare to be the first to face the particular problem. Maybe your problem is all ready fixed (after other member's question to developer).
2. Battery drain: the most important factor is kernel. Usuall, ROM plays minor part in battery drain. With the right kernel and adjustments (governor - I/O scheduler) you can even double your battery's life. In my device it was 20-24 h to 48-60 h after flashing a custom kernel. You can also use a battery saver app (like Ultimate Juice, Battery Saver DU etc).
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Thanks for reply. About first point I actually done every steps that the developer has suggested: wipe user data, format system, data, cache, dalvik cache, battery stats.
About the battery I don't know why, but the difference between original rom and Optimax rom is clear. I have reflashed the modified rom just few hours ago, the battery drain has been about 20% in two hours with phone simply in standby. I don't think this is a normal behavior. With original firmware it doesn't happen. The condition battery is good. I have stock kernel because I have locked bootloader.
Maybe this problem is about root: or the root process has not gone totally succesful, or the cause of the problem is SuperSU, wich I have never used before but in my opinion it is not very stable. It's better Superuser.
I wanted write on Optimax thread but I can't because I'm a new user, I would be grateful if someone can contatc the developer (MrTapa) about my problem.
The search button on threads doesn't work for the moment. :l
My battery drains way too fast. Currently I am running Wolf's Tw gb on ul bootloader and doom kernel.
It doesn't drain that fast before. I used to listen to music without my battery going empty quickly, now it drains fast after every song even when the screen is turned off.
Should I just reset my phone back to normal?
Also some questions about resetting:
1. Does factory reset (on xRec) fully reset everything? Like my rom and my kernel, would it be reverted to the first time or would it remain the same?
2. Will factory resetting on the main settings itself also work? Would it reset my rom too?
I currently have no access to reset my phone through a computer (my pc crashed). Neither do I have access to add other roms on my memory card since there isn't a custom zip nor a backup of previous rom. (It's on my pc :l )
(Sorry if it takes time to read )
frostedphone18 said:
The search button on threads doesn't work for the moment. :l
My battery drains way too fast. Currently I am running Wolf's Tw gb on ul bootloader and doom kernel.
It doesn't drain that fast before. I used to listen to music without my battery going empty quickly, now it drains fast after every song even when the screen is turned off.
Should I just reset my phone back to normal?
Also some questions about resetting:
1. Does factory reset (on xRec) fully reset everything? Like my rom and my kernel, would it be reverted to the first time or would it remain the same?
2. Will factory resetting on the main settings itself also work? Would it reset my rom too?
I currently have no access to reset my phone through a computer (my pc crashed). Neither do I have access to add other roms on my memory card since there isn't a custom zip nor a backup of previous rom. (It's on my pc :l )
(Sorry if it takes time to read )
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question number 1, i havent done that, but i think resetting ur phone using xRec would not make your phone reverted to its original, it just delete all your files and installed apps. just backup your important files...
question number 2, goes the same, your rom wont change, your still a Wolf's Tw gb subscriber XD...
Use Google Play GSam Battery Monitor and find out what's using all your battery.
Oh, ....and then refine or delete/uninstall the process.
Resetting ur phone wont make any change in battery life..
Maybe u installed some apps that make ur phone drain the battery faster..
And u can try to reset the battery stats (i havent seen any change after doing it.. But some other x10 users say it'll help)
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claronz said:
Resetting ur phone wont make any change in battery life..
Maybe u installed some apps that make ur phone drain the battery faster..
And u can try to reset the battery stats (i havent seen any change after doing it.. But some other x10 users say it'll help)
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+1
If you don't install those auto-start apps (killing them won't help so don't try, u must root your device then stop them from auto-start apps using tuner apps)
I'm sure factory reset can increase your standby time but doesn't work if you keep screen on or making calls a lot (flashing stock Tom is better than factory reset if you installed Mods)
have luck!
This is JAY-Z-S
frostedphone18 said:
Also some questions about resetting:
1. Does factory reset (on xRec) fully reset everything? Like my rom and my kernel, would it be reverted to the first time or would it remain the same?
2. Will factory resetting on the main settings itself also work? Would it reset my rom too?
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1) Factory reset will retur you to the clear ROM (already installed on your phone) just erase configuration, email accounts configured, and everything which is related with accounts and user configurations only
2) Check answer of the first question
Hello everyone,
I have a problem with my Neo V and it's very unusual. I will tell my whole day which this issue happened.
I was using a Custom ROM and I don't remember which one I was using. Anyway, one day I couldn't open Settings and I didn't care that much and continued using it that way. When I think that I will be mad at my phone, I made up my mind changing my ROM to PAC-ROM (JB). But in order to change to PAC-ROM, I had to unlock my bootloader. To open bootloader in official way, I type *#*#73...... thing to get the service menu. But nothing happened after I tried it 5-6 times. Maybe it was about ROM or that setting issue. I dont know. I had a backup which was made when I had the stock rom with superuser. So I restore and I could open service menu. It was saying that I could do the unlocking. Then I unlocked bootloader.
Okay, here is the when all started.
Before I tried to install PAC-ROM, i tried another one which was JB again. But I forgot to change the Kernel as well... And when I tried to install the rom, I had an error. That was when I think to install PAC-ROM. I tried that too and I had the same error! Then I realized that I didn't install a JB kernel which I had to. I had a stock ICS kernel. I found a kernel and plug my phone as a mass storage in CWM my computer froze. And then when I tried to unplug my phone from my PC my phone froze too! You know, I wiped everything to install new ROM, but when my CWM closed, I had to install Neo V's Stock Rom and then root, install CWM and a new ROM. But today I figured out that my battery doesn't drain, until my battery is %0. It says it's %0 and then my phone close. I wrote down my whole day in order to get your help guys. I searched but couldn't find a thing about my problem. Oh and there is one more thing. I installed a programme which shows your battery stats and things. The programme says the same as my phone about "battery %" but it gives the temperature and it changes when I used wifi or mobile data. What this problem can be and how can I solve this.
Thanks for your help.
Okey I solved the problem by wiping the battery stats.
Hi all, I have a Z5C E8305, it just updated to 7.1.1 latest release xx.160.
Since then my battery lasts much less, everything is leggy, even whatsapp or camera, and for instance, switching out from chrome and going back again, lost the current page and caused a reload (before it didn't, for example for form completing).
I tried Sony companion for a repair, and it is actually much less leggy, but still slow, higher ram usage, battery drains and chrome cache resets and is slow on window switching (actually any window reloads when switching now) and slow icon loading when hiding all windows.
I read a lot through rooting but it is way too painful (unlocking bootloader, rooting, wrtp or clocked flash boot plus flash new room, too much for me and it didn't really work smoothly when I tried)
What is the next thing I can do? I wouldn't mind using either LineageOS if it is easy to install otherwise I'll be gold with 7.0 again
Thanks,
Jv
JeansenVaars said:
Hi all, I have a Z5C E8305, it just updated to 7.1.1 latest release xx.160.
Since then my battery lasts much less, everything is leggy, even whatsapp or camera, and for instance, switching out from chrome and going back again, lost the current page and caused a reload (before it didn't, for example for form completing).
I tried Sony companion for a repair, and it is actually much less leggy, but still slow, higher ram usage, battery drains and chrome cache resets and is slow on window switching (actually any window reloads when switching now) and slow icon loading when hiding all windows.
I read a lot through rooting but it is way too painful (unlocking bootloader, rooting, wrtp or clocked flash boot plus flash new room, too much for me and it didn't really work smoothly when I tried)
What is the next thing I can do? I wouldn't mind using either LineageOS if it is easy to install otherwise I'll be gold with 7.0 again
Thanks,
Jv
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LineageOS is definitely better right now for most things than the official 7.1.1. I actually just switched from LineageOS 7.1.1 to stock 7.1.1, hated it, and actually downgraded to stock 6.0.1 with Xposed. I feel like that gives me the most control, but I might switch back to LineageOS depending on if they start doing nightlies or anything interesting like that.
JeansenVaars said:
Hi all, I have a Z5C E8305, it just updated to 7.1.1 latest release xx.160.
Since then my battery lasts much less, everything is leggy, even whatsapp or camera, and for instance, switching out from chrome and going back again, lost the current page and caused a reload (before it didn't, for example for form completing).
I tried Sony companion for a repair, and it is actually much less leggy, but still slow, higher ram usage, battery drains and chrome cache resets and is slow on window switching (actually any window reloads when switching now) and slow icon loading when hiding all windows.
I read a lot through rooting but it is way too painful (unlocking bootloader, rooting, wrtp or clocked flash boot plus flash new room, too much for me and it didn't really work smoothly when I tried)
What is the next thing I can do? I wouldn't mind using either LineageOS if it is easy to install otherwise I'll be gold with 7.0 again
Thanks,
Jv
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camera not as good without stock roms (unless install&backup DRM\FIX ) which not so easy
BUT you can roll back with fashtool without unlock btloader (im staying witch stock 7.0) untill sony fix(if they'll fix), or warranty is over.. which will comes 1st
cyberwytch said:
LineageOS is definitely better right now for most things than the official 7.1.1. I actually just switched from LineageOS 7.1.1 to stock 7.1.1, hated it, and actually downgraded to stock 6.0.1 with Xposed. I feel like that gives me the most control, but I might switch back to LineageOS depending on if they start doing nightlies or anything interesting like that.
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I'd love to try it, but unlocking bootloader plus installing a new one (clockwork or the other one), plus the mix up between my non-standard edition E8305 and most current release not being any guides up-to date. Its daunting for a newcomer like me.
I saw on Sony's website forums that a factory reset helped with battery and memory usage. I am going to try that when I have a few days off as the lag is annoying me. But I also have audio stutters when listening to music and audio books now.
sky.walker said:
I saw on Sony's website forums that a factory reset helped with battery and memory usage. I am going to try that when I have a few days off as the lag is annoying me. But I also have audio stutters when listening to music and audio books now.
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Clean install is your best bet in fixing most issues
Factory reset helped at first but after a week of using it it became slow again
No matter what I did, full wipe in FlashTool included, 7.1.1 never had any free ram and I could only background one, maybe two apps. Everything was slower than I've ever seen in a stock rom in any device I've owned!
Currently I've reverted to 6.0.1 and it provides a pleasing combination of speed, battery life, and tweakability with xposed.
Yesterday I took a gander at patching the one xposed feature I actually need into 7.0, but I gave up after a few hours. Maybe I'll try another weekend sometime, but writing/debugging smali is painful! I think I'll just stay on 6 for now and hope xposed makes it to 7 someday!
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No matter what I did, full wipe in FlashTool included, 7.1.1 never had any free ram and I could only background one, maybe two apps. Everything was slower than I've ever seen in a stock rom in any device I've owned!
Currently I've reverted to 6.0.1 and it provides a pleasing combination of speed, battery life, and tweakability with xposed.
Yesterday I took a gander at patching the one xposed feature I actually need into 7.0, but I gave up after a few hours. Maybe I'll try another weekend sometime, but writing/debugging smali is painful! I think I'll just stay on 6 for now and hope xposed makes it to 7 someday!
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Any chance you can help me revert to 6 or 7.0?
JeansenVaars said:
Any chance you can help me revert to 6 or 7.0?
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1. Just backup everything you need (backing up whole apps isnt recommended though when you switch android versions).
2. Download and install Flashtool.
3. Open XperiFirm from inside Flashtool, select and download the firmware you need. It will bundle it automatically in a flashable ftf file.
4. Once you are sure you backed up everything, flash away.
Wipe everything. If you have TWRP and dont want to lose it, dont wipe FOTAKernel.
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
try disable Movie Creator app
trax7 said:
1. Just backup everything you need (backing up whole apps isnt recommended though when you switch android versions).
2. Download and install Flashtool.
3. Open XperiFirm from inside Flashtool, select and download the firmware you need. It will bundle it automatically in a flashable ftf file.
4. Once you are sure you backed up everything, flash away.
Wipe everything. If you have TWRP and dont want to lose it, dont wipe FOTAKernel.
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks. Im back to 5.1.1 and running smooth. Not sure how long to wait before giving Last version another shot
JeansenVaars said:
What is the next thing I can do? I wouldn't mind using either LineageOS if it is easy to install otherwise I'll be gold with 7.0 again
Thanks,
Jv
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I did this; copied from the sony forums:
"Android 7.1.1 is not the culprit, but the recently updated Movie Creator app!
1: Disable MOVIE CREATOR
2: Reboot in SAFE MODE
(while phone is on, press Power button, hold Reboot option for 1 second)
3: Reboot again to normal mode
4: Enjoy 2 days of standby time"
My phone seems much better now.
I also disabled the Sony music app as I was having audio troubles, but not sure if it was necessary.
mceyhan4 said:
try disable Movie Creator app
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sky.walker said:
I did this; copied from the sony forums:
"Android 7.1.1 is not the culprit, but the recently updated Movie Creator app!
1: Disable MOVIE CREATOR
2: Reboot in SAFE MODE
(while phone is on, press Power button, hold Reboot option for 1 second)
3: Reboot again to normal mode
4: Enjoy 2 days of standby time"
My phone seems much better now.
I also disabled the Sony music app as I was having audio troubles, but not sure if it was necessary.
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You guys think the guilty was the movie creator? My phone was barely usable. Full ram usage, battery drain and everything was laggy and hanging
what was firmware just prior to 32.4.A.0.160 (7.1.1) ???
Hello could you kind folks please guide me what was official (not rooted) Sony Z5C firmware prior to the above monster? I want to go back but don't know which one it was? Please link me to official version just before this latest ( 32.4.A.0.160 (7.1.1)) NASTY update! Many Thanks.
JeansenVaars said:
You guys think the guilty was the movie creator? My phone was barely usable. Full ram usage, battery drain and everything was laggy and hanging
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Yes, surprisingly.
I went from ~15MB of free memory (and the associated problems complained about: laggy transitions, program openings, home page icons, etc). back to ~250-300MB free and typical performance.
Actually usable performance is a little better given they have one of the cortex A57's more aggressively clocked.
I'd try. You can always restore if you desperately want Movie Creator and see no benefit.
BlackFriar said:
Yes, surprisingly.
I went from ~15MB of free memory (and the associated problems complained about: laggy transitions, program openings, home page icons, etc). back to ~250-300MB free and typical performance.
Actually usable performance is a little better given they have one of the cortex A57's more aggressively clocked.
I'd try. You can always restore if you desperately want Movie Creator and see no benefit.
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What about the issue with browser page reloading every time you switch to a different app and then back again to the browser? OP reported this issue, and I've been having it, too. Did that get resolved for you with the disabled Movie Creator crap?
trax7 said:
1. Just backup everything you need (backing up whole apps isnt recommended though when you switch android versions).
2. Download and install Flashtool.
3. Open XperiFirm from inside Flashtool, select and download the firmware you need. It will bundle it automatically in a flashable ftf file.
4. Once you are sure you backed up everything, flash away.
Wipe everything. If you have TWRP and dont want to lose it, dont wipe FOTAKernel.
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Wait. So can you actually downgrade with bootloader locked? I'm asking because I'd like to keep my ta partition untouched.
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Superrman said:
camera not as good without stock roms (unless install&backup DRM\FIX ) which not so easy
BUT you can roll back with fashtool without unlock btloader (im staying witch stock 7.0) untill sony fix(if they'll fix), or warranty is over.. which will comes 1st
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can you give link to the official flashtool and where to get ftf 7.0 android file for sony z5c?
Kiers said:
can you give link to the official flashtool and where to get ftf 7.0 android file for sony z5c?
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Google "Flashtool" - it's literally the first result there. Also, Flashtool has XperiFirm, which can download almost all firmwares for Xperias and pack them into ftf format automatically.
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Tomixxon said:
Wait. So can you actually downgrade with bootloader locked? I'm asking because I'd like to keep my ta partition untouched.
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Yes, just flash an older version with Flashtool, it's how we got TA backup to be possible