[ROM][LP] [5.1.1-r4][Unofficial] PACMAN rom [2015-07-04] - Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development

Hello everybody,
I've just compiled PACMAN-ROM for my new Z3C. Current version is PAC-LP MR1 Beta2.
Device trees are CyanogenMod's so probably all device specific CM-bugs will be there too.
The boot.img inside the zip contains CM 12.1 kernel and "Cyanogen Recovery" (no backup right now!).
For alternative recoveries/kernels scroll down to "TESTED - WORKING"...
If the rom is stable for daily use (as I hope) I'm gonna build newer version periodically (depending on PAC & CM updates).
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EDITS:
2015-07-09:
i've been trying to get rid of the latest problems, i.e. crashing android browser, opera browser, voice recorder and google apps (if installed). tried 4 or 5 builds in the meantime. i've got no idea why and not the skills to search in log files.
if anyone likes to test and find out, i uploaded version from july 4th.
2015-06-25:
New Version - updated CM & PAC sources. Some new PAC features there!
Version is PAC-LP MR1 Beta2 now. Unstable with crashes.
2015-05-24:
New Version - updated CM & PAC sources
2015-05-12/13:
New Version - updated CM & PAC sources
Volume bug on in-call got solved today!
2015-05-01:
I've uploaded an EXTRA boot.img including XZDualRecovery provided by NUT's!
http://nut.xperia-files.com/?ql=34070511dc3ee6809f305c66a5fa122fcbf9dcff
Flash it before or after installing the PACROM zip. It contains the zip's
kernel + DualRecovery. Installing the rom zip will overwrite recovery again
so for backups it might be necessary
to flash it always before installing a new zip, e.g.
2015-04-29:
- Screenshots
- Yes! I got it running. After some hours of use, it seems really smooth & snappy. No reboots.
- How I installed everything: Root on Kitkat stock rom, backup TA-partition, install
Dual-recovery, update to Lollipop rooted, make nandroid backup of hole system,
unlock bootloader, flash PACMAN boot.img, wipe data/caches,
flash PACMAN zip + GAPPS ... quite some hours of work.
TESTED - WORKING:
- 2G, 3G, 4G
- wifi, wifi hotspot
- bluetooth audio
- nfc
- usb otg
- GAPPS (mentioned below)
- titanium backup
- PAC customizations (not all tested)
- video playback on youtube, vlc, mxplayer
- camera & video recording
- GPS using Google Maps
- headphone sound
- XZDR recovery (version 2.8.15 not working): http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- FOTA TWRP recovery (persistent in fota kernel partition): http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...12-nightly-t3010550/post58854063#post58854063
- M5 kernel (CM12.1 based): http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/orig-development/kernel-m5-kernel-t3115498
BUGS:
- phone call volume loud / not reducable in dialer app. (skype & whatsapp calls are alright) solved on 150512
- If alarm clock is set active -> reboot leads to normal shutdown -> deactivate alarm for that case
- photo: Little fish-eye effect on short distance (it's not that little actually)
NOT TESTED YET:
- encryption
Installation notes: Unlocked bootloader required
- flash boot.img (rashr on phone/ fastboot on pc), then boot into custom recovery
- wipe cache, wipe art/dalvik cache
- when coming from a different rom wipe data (factory reset)
- when changing between different gapps packages format system may be useful
- flash rom zip
- if needed flash gapps zip
Download PACMAN: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=30581
Download GAPPS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
Device trees used: https://github.com/filou76/manifest/blob/master/z3c.xml
Credits!!!:
PACMAN project for their great and cool work!! www.pac-rom.com/#Home
All CM developers for giving a solid custom rom ground!!
All Z3C developers who are trying hard to make this great phone ready for daily use, especially those couple of root/bootloader/recovery hackers!! bilbao1 for the great howto root/backup etc! [NUT]'s for this very cool online kernel builder!
Google, of course

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Screen shots please...

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I guess its a cm based. So we need unlocked bl right?

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shakkirk said:
Screen shots please...
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It's the same as any Lollipop based PAC ROM, so just search the web for pics.
basti2909 said:
I guess its a cm based. So we need unlocked bl right?
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Yes.

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at least a custom rom for z3c. thanks man for your efforts...

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basti2909 said:
I guess its a cm based. So we need unlocked bl right?
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I think PAC is AOSP & CM based. Custom kernel. Unlocked bootloader, yes.

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drorcun said:
at least a custom rom for z3c. thanks man for your efforts...
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Happy to build actually it's not that difficult with CM device support. Probably I'll build some monthly versions or so...

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drorcun said:
at least a custom rom for z3c. thanks man for your efforts...
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just what i wanted to write. big thanks
hope we can see some more, maybe validus/resurrection remix? (maybe i should get me better informed to do it myself^^)

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becks0r said:
just what i wanted to write. big thanks
hope we can see some more, maybe validus/resurrection remix? (maybe i should get me better informed to do it myself^^)
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:good: In case of resurrection remix you only need to add/edit 1 file (local_manifest) to be able to compile a working rom. All the rest it just setting up ubuntu, init/sync repo an start building ...

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Hmm it could be a reason to unlock bootloader.,)

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XZDualRecovery
I've uploaded an EXTRA boot.img including XZDualRecovery provided by NUT's! http://nut.xperia-files.com/?ql=34070511dc3ee6809f305c66a5fa122fcbf9dcff
Just flash it before or after installing the PACROM zip. It contains the original kernel + DualRecovery. CyanogenRecovery really sucks, not even a way to make backups. Now we can

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does this have a camera fix included, or does that need to be flashed separately? I don't have a backed up TA partition, so I rely on the fix for image processing (like many others on here, I'm sure).
thanks in advance and nice to see the ROM!

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beflythis said:
does this have a camera fix included, or does that need to be flashed separately? I don't have a backed up TA partition, so I rely on the fix for image processing (like many others on here, I'm sure).
thanks in advance and nice to see the ROM!
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there's nothing like this included. as far as i know custom roms/ custom kernels can't handle drm keys from TA partition. not sure about flashable drm replacement, i don't think it will work, but maybe it does
perhaps someone knows more about this sony image processing stuff.
isn't that all software based? if so, i could imagine that a good camera app (FV-5 or something like) can bring the same results.

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Great work mate. Been running a few hours with the updated boot.img
Hopefully there is no "memory leak"

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beflythis said:
does this have a camera fix included, or does that need to be flashed separately? I don't have a backed up TA partition, so I rely on the fix for image processing (like many others on here, I'm sure).
thanks in advance and nice to see the ROM!
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That fix is only useful on stock Sony based rom's.

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bugs update
(1) i found a small, almost funny bug. couldn't reboot to recovery today because phone always ended with shutdown. i desperately flashed the boot.img again but no change. only after deactivating everything i thought not being active at installation the problem disappeared.
well, it's the active alarm, that i use every morning ...
(2) in call volume issue seem's to be somewhere hidden in android_device_sony_z3c/audio/mixer_paths.xml of the repo. just in case someone likes to search :laugh:

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I have noticed a small bug, could be just me though. When rebooting while plugged in to the USB charger it goes as far as the Sony logo then freezes until I unplug it. How would I go about submitting a bug report for it?
Sent from my Xperia Z3C using Tapatalk

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mrrflagg said:
I have noticed a small bug, could be just me though. When rebooting while plugged in to the USB charger it goes as far as the Sony logo then freezes until I unplug it. How would I go about submitting a bug report for it?
Sent from my Xperia Z3C using Tapatalk
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Hi, thank's for that! I've just reproduced what you wrote. On my phone this is also connected to active alarm clock. It's rebooting fine when alarm is off. So, quite the same as my last post.
I have no suggestion about real bug reports, because of 2 reasons: this is an unofficial build, primarily for myself ... but shared. I would stop building if Z3C would get official PAC support. And I've just started building roms 2 months ago. So, I'm not having the skills (yet) for advanced debugging. Right now it's more like being voluntary apprentice :laugh: ... I'm gonna add your input it into 1st post.
For now stability of this rom is mainly dependent on PACROM itself and official CM support.

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Im glad you could reproduce the same bug. I think you have done a great job mate. I'm loving this ROM and appreciate your efforts. I'm trying to figure the dev side of things myself, not having much luck yet.
Sent from my Xperia Z3C using Tapatalk

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Good job, m8!
Can someone post a picture, taken by camera on this phone with this rom ?
A picture of a door , or a wall, for example. Any picture featuring a rectangular shape with straight lines.
I had a broblem be4 on CM12 @z3c , the camera ( any camera app ) took pictures, distorting proportions, like there was a fisheye filter applied