[ZU_GPe][Kernel] Advanced Stock Kernel with Dual Recovery {v03}[20141019] - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

[ info ]
So here is an Advanced Stock kernel with DUAL Recoveries for the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition!!
[ note on ZU GPE bootloader ]
so i have done some testing on a users device and here is what i found:
there are signature verification issues if u try and flash a modified OTA zip
even after unlocking bootloader we cant flash custom recovery to internal recovery (FOTAKernel partition)
i have tried:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and
Code:
fastboot flash FOTAKernel recovery.img
it flashes correctly but device still goes to standard recovery
then i tried with rooted device and directly DDed onto the FOTAKernel partition, the device never entered that recovery
so i am guessing tht Sony has blocked access to the FOTAKernel partition for flashing custom recoveries
only option remaining... use the old recovery in boot kernel system...
[ credits / special thanks ]
Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things *
Dees_Troy for TWRP
@Phil3759 for PhilZ recovery
@krabappel2548 - for the recovery ramdisks for ZU
special thanks to [b @BLOWNCO[/b] for helping out with testing and risking their devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, their devices was NOT damaged during testing
ME for creating this for u guys!
[ Requirements ]
ONLY FOR Z Ultra Google Play Edition!
Bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
STOCK GPE ROM
4.4.4 - KTU84P.S1.3061 - v03
4.4.3 - KTU84L.S1.3056 - v02
4.4.2 - KOT49H.S2.2052- v01
[ features ]
DUAL RECOVERY SUPPORT!
customized PhilZ recovery v6.58.4!
standard TWRP recovery v2.8.0.1!
standard CWM recovery v6.0.4.7! (only v01 & v02)
TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this
[ WARNING ]
THIS RECOVERY IS STILL IN TESTING... MAKE SURE THAT U HAVE UR COMPLETE DATA BACKED-UP (INCLUDING INTERNAL STORAGE/SDCARD DATA)
THIS IS MENT ONLY FOR STOCK SONY 4.4.2 GPE ROM FIRMWARE or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE...
[ known issues ]
i dont know you test out and let me know
[ how to flash this kernel ] (via fastboot)
download the kernel image
flash the kernel image using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
the device should now start booting
to enter recovery follow the instructions given below
[ how to enter recovery ]
when you see the GOOGLE logo and the LED light turns pink/amber/orange keep tapping/pressing VOLUME UP key for CWM & VOLUME DOWN key for TWRP
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
OR
you can buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store!
[ download links ]
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES
NEW:
Advance Stock Kernel with Dual Recovery v03 (FW: 4.4.4 GPE - KTU84P.S1.3061)
MD5HASH: 134e9c074c59550c02ae261c67f502f6
OLD:
Advance Stock Kernel with Dual Recovery v02 (FW: 4.4.3 GPE - KTU84L.S1.3056)
MD5HASH: feef01bfb1d843d08355a4f8a5e15bf8
Advance Stock Kernel with Dual Recovery v01 (FW: 4.4.2 GPE - KOT49H.S2.2052) { MIRROR }
MD5HASH: 8a19cbe3e65bda9b44fb8a155f5ecf39
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enjoy!!!

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props to doomlord thanks for your work on this :good::good:

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this will surely help here
great work as usual

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Awesome! I can't use it myself (Xperia), but it's awesome to have a new kernel for the GPe. Speaking of GPe, you should make that "only for GPe" warning a little bigger and redder. Do not underestimate the stupidity of some people.

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It works on 'c6833' GPE. Thanks!

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LordManhattan said:
Awesome! I can't use it myself (Xperia), but it's awesome to have a new kernel for the GPe. Speaking of GPe, you should make that "only for GPe" warning a little bigger and redder. Do not underestimate the stupidity of some people.
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abuihsan said:
It works on 'c6833' GPE. Thanks!
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lol...
What's so advanced with this kernel except the recovery?
Sent from my C6806_GPe using Tapatalk

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@Reb0rn
The fact that it gives you proper recoveries incorporated into stock kernel... It's a naming system I have followed for some time now...
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app

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Can we overclock with this kernel ?
Thanks

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@DooMLoRD
Could you provide OCing options to this kernel ?
With open Bootloader it was always my dream to OC + UV the stunning GPE Edition.
It would be wonderful to have this option, it would be really mad ocing the Adreno 330 while joining full X-Reality and Sony Sound enhancements.
Plzz *-*

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pablodelouis said:
Can we overclock with this kernel ?
Thanks
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No.
cCclown said:
@DooMLoRD
Could you provide OCing options to this kernel ?
With open Bootloader it was always my dream to OC + UV the stunning GPE Edition.
It would be wonderful to have this option, it would be really mad ocing the Adreno 330 while joining full X-Reality and Sony Sound enhancements.
Plzz *-*
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No.
I dont have this device with me, I have posted this kernel as a "thank you" for the community since i used the files form this device... but i wont be developing for this device as i dont have it with me...
and yes if a new update of OS/kernel comes I will keep updating this advanced stock kernel...

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^^^^^what he said

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cCclown said:
@DooMLoRD
Could you provide OCing options to this kernel ?
With open Bootloader it was always my dream to OC + UV the stunning GPE Edition.
It would be wonderful to have this option, it would be really mad ocing the Adreno 330 while joining full X-Reality and Sony Sound enhancements.
Plzz *-*
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A dualbootkernel with tweaks is being developed. So just hang tight
Sent from my C6806_GPe using Tapatalk

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Reb0rn said:
A dualbootkernel with tweaks is being developed. So just hang tight
Sent from my C6806_GPe using Tapatalk
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...cool^^

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Reb0rn said:
A dualbootkernel with tweaks is being developed. So just hang tight
Sent from my C6806_GPe using Tapatalk
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When you say dualbootkernel, true dualboot for multirom support? Or are you referring to something else. I'd love to dualboot my GPe with the GPe SW and Stock SW. I like a lot of Sony's features, specifically the camera and the DLNA support.

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On C6833 with GPe ROM, It appears that when the Phil's Rcevery is used to install the ROM, I get an infinite set of reboots whilst it is seting up the ROM for the first time. However, On the dual Dual Recovery, when I use the TWRP, all seems fine. Just thought I make the developers aware. Other functions of Phil's Recovery appear to be functionig really well. Overall, i am happy with the efford and it is about time we give our XZU the treatment it deserves.

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AWFRONT said:
On C6833 with GPe ROM, It appears that when the Phil's Rcevery is used to install the ROM, I get an infinite set of reboots whilst it is seting up the ROM for the first time. However, On the dual Dual Recovery, when I use the TWRP, all seems fine. Just thought I make the developers aware. Other functions of Phil's Recovery appear to be functionig really well. Overall, i am happy with the efford and it is about time we give our XZU the treatment it deserves.
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Philz recovery is not included in this...
As recommended in the OP please use the recovery in the kernel provided to flash!
Sent from my C6902 using xda app-developers app

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Going to give this a try since revolution kernel didn't flash on my GPE device. Here goes nothing.

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FYI -- Cyanogenmod ROMs think that the device is a honami (Z1). Flashing CM11 in either Clockword or TWRP errors out with "this package is for c6808, c6806_gpe, togari, togari_gpe devices; this is a honami".
Was pulling my hair out for hours until I found a post by a kind soul who also saw this issue.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/88520-z-ultra-gpe/

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chefp said:
FYI -- Cyanogenmod ROMs think that the device is a honami (Z1). Flashing CM11 in either Clockword or TWRP errors out with "this package is for c6808, c6806_gpe, togari, togari_gpe devices; this is a honami".
Was pulling my hair out for hours until I found a post by a kind soul who also saw this issue.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/88520-z-ultra-gpe/
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Yep, known issue with some of our recoveries, only on the stock ROMs though, comes from using Z1's recovery images in the repacked boot.img.
Now that you have a ZU GPe make sure to NEVER flash a Sony FTF to it

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blueether said:
Yep, known issue with some of our recoveries, only on the stock ROMs though, comes from using Z1's recovery images in the repacked boot.img.
Now that you have a ZU GPe make sure to NEVER flash a Sony FTF to it
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Thanks for the tip! I'm a stock Android kinda guy and don't even want to touch Sorny's hacked up version