[F3212/F3216][KERNEL][STOCK] Stock kernels built from sources

rrvuhpg · Dec 28, 2016

Hi,

I will release here my updated "boot.img" files for the Xperia XA Ultra Dual Sim.
You must have an unlocked bootloader to flash with Fastboot.
You don't need to be on the same firmware as the boot image that you want to flash.
You have to flash SuperSu again from TWRP just after flashed new boot to avoid bootloop.
All boot images have "ro.secure=0" and "ro.debuggable=1" in default.prop file
and "forcencrypt" of internal memory switched to "encryptable" in fstab.mt6755 file.

The Fastboot command is:

fastboot flash boot NAMEOFIMAGE.img

Follow the guide from @Yooooomi to flash new firmware on your Ultra to avoid bugs and brick: https://xdaforums.com/xa-ultra/how-to/flashing-xa-ultra-flashtool-t3551319

Releases:

12/28/2016: From 36.0.B.2.109 kernel sources and Ramdisk from 36.0.B.2.109 firmware.
https://mega.nz/#!cxI3SJaC!o-aqc2gUZufDJefKaxGRxRhekEq32B1bIDB3ROxyd7Y

04/01/2017: From 36.0.B.2.146 kernel sources and Ramdisk from 36.0.B.2.146 firmware.
https://mega.nz/#!VhwRQLqR!rOqEFWeOC3IQKl4aDw7P_v0U2wmZtBPXk_MSDJMEy9k

twhhhco · Jan 26, 2017

hi
Does anyone has tested this ROM?
probably is break my devise, possible if there unbreak?

thanks all.

rrvuhpg · Jan 26, 2017

twhhhco said:
hi
Does anyone has tested this ROM?
probably is break my devise, possible if there unbreak?

thanks all.

Hi, it's not a Rom just a boot.img for unlocked bootloaders with stock kernel built from Sony open source archive.
36.2.B.2.109 boot should fix the front camera not focusing after root.

klengjaua · Jan 31, 2017

After testing I found out that the boot does have problems
Which are:
1-Screen doesn't turn off completely, it stays at a very dark state which can be noticed in extreme low light conditions and if u turn the screen back on u will notice a a static on the screen and then it functions normally.
2-system brightness level meter doesn't work but third party apps can be used to change that.

Hope that helps and u come with even better boot in the future and thank u in advance.

rrvuhpg · Jan 31, 2017

klengjaua said:
After testing I found out that the boot does have problems
Which are:
1-Screen doesn't turn off completely, it stays at a very dark state which can be noticed in extreme low light conditions and if u turn the screen back on u will notice a a static on the screen and then it functions normally.
2-system brightness level meter doesn't work but third party apps can be used to change that.

Hope that helps and u come with even better boot in the future and thank u in advance.

Hi, thank you for the feedback. I don't have any unlocked Ultra (only have a unlocked XA F3112) so I can't test new releases or try to debug anything. I don't make any changes to the kernel source code, only build the kernel and repack it in a stock ramdisk with very small changes for root, nothing more. I hope that an user will be able to fix bugs.

Nrsoto · Jan 31, 2017

rrvuhpg said:
Hi, thank you for the feedback. I don't have any unlocked Ultra (only have a unlocked XA F3112) so I can't test new releases or try to debug anything. I don't make any changes to the kernel source code, only build the kernel and repack it in a stock ramdisk with very small changes for root, nothing more. I hope that an user will be able to fix bugs.

These are the fixes you mentioned?

rrvuhpg · Jan 31, 2017

Nrsoto said:
These are the fixes you mentioned?

Yes it's the new boot who fix the front camera bug mentioned in my PM, as you can see in the comments it fix this bug but make an other bug

You can flash it if your device is a dual sim. If you try it please say us if you have the same new bug.

Nrsoto · Jan 31, 2017

rrvuhpg said:
Yes it's the new boot who fix the front camera bug mentioned in my PM, as you can see in the comments it fix this bug but make an other bug You can flash it if your device is a dual sim. If you try it please say us if you have the same new bug.

I will do it with f3213

sexxualization · Jan 31, 2017

Nrsoto said:
These are the fixes you mentioned?

For those who are struggling with the front facing camera, I finally solved it without installing any kernel or modify anything from the system. Downgrade to 36.0.A.1.111 (should be the one one with service unit exchange or smth like that). Had installed gapps stock (but I suggest u don't delete the Sony camera app - Instagram and Snapchat work perfectly fine) + xposed + adoptable storage.
As a final mention my devie is F3211

Nrsoto · Jan 31, 2017

sexxualization said:
For those who are struggling with the front facing camera, I finally solved it without installing any kernel or modify anything from the system. Downgrade to 36.0.A.1.111 (should be the one one with service unit exchange or smth like that). Had installed gapps stock (but I suggest u don't delete the Sony camera app - Instagram and Snapchat work perfectly fine) + xposed + adoptable storage.
As a final mention my devie is F3211

Sorry, how did you do it, my cel no focusing camera frontal before unlocked boot loader , you device Does the same

sexxualization · Jan 31, 2017

Nrsoto said:
Sorry, how did you do it, my cel no focusing camera frontal before unlocked boot loader , you device Does the same

Here's step by step what I did, I hope it will work for your device too:
1. Go to xperifirm and download the 36.0.A.1.111 firmware (service unit exchange)
2. Create a bundle on the flashtool within the firmware folder
3. Flash it
4. Happy rooting!

There is however something I have to mention about this fw: you'll probably not receive any system updates

IF U ARE A SNAPCHAT USER install Snapchat before messing the system up with xposed

Talal Tango · Feb 1, 2017

sexxualization said:
For those who are struggling with the front facing camera, I finally solved it without installing any kernel or modify anything from the system. Downgrade to 36.0.A.1.111 (should be the one one with service unit exchange or smth like that). Had installed gapps stock (but I suggest u don't delete the Sony camera app - Instagram and Snapchat work perfectly fine) + xposed + adoptable storage.
As a final mention my devie is F3211

Since you've mentioned snapchat allow me to ask. I'm on stock and I've just received the 36.0.B.2.109 update (hings are kinda slow in Egypt).
But no matter how many updates I get, snapchat quality is terrible on the front facing shooter. It's only good when it's really sunny. Other than that it's extremely dark to the point that sometimes you can't even recognize faces ! Have you ever run into that ? If yes or no what do you recommend ?

sexxualization · Feb 1, 2017

Talal Tango said:
Since you've mentioned snapchat allow me to ask. I'm on stock and I've just received the 36.0.B.2.109 update (hings are kinda slow in Egypt).
But no matter how many updates I get, snapchat quality is terrible on the front facing shooter. It's only good when it's really sunny. Other than that it's extremely dark to the point that sometimes you can't even recognize faces ! Have you ever run into that ? If yes or no what do you recommend ?

I had one bug with snapchat on the same firmware you are using but it was more app related rather than a camera quality issue. every time I opened sc the image would tend to get darker (not to mention the app itself was kinda slow) and the only fix I could find is moving the app back to internal storage (but again, this was an app bug). the only thing i can tell you is experimenting with other fws until you find one that could fix your issue, otherwise sorry but i have no idea.

Talal Tango · Feb 2, 2017

sexxualization said:
I had one bug with snapchat on the same firmware you are using but it was more app related rather than a camera quality issue. every time I opened sc the image would tend to get darker (not to mention the app itself was kinda slow) and the only fix I could find is moving the app back to internal storage (but again, this was an app bug). the only thing i can tell you is experimenting with other fws until you find one that could fix your issue, otherwise sorry but i have no idea.

I've had this issue on all firmwares up until the one i mentioned. And yeah i didn't even use my external usage yet, so it seems that im having a different issues although we both got dark images. I would try different firmwares but I dont know what sony did to make the battery much better on the recent firmware. I'll try messing around till I find the culprit.
Thanks.

szucsi1996 · Feb 7, 2017

Buggy with f3216...please fix

Talal Tango · Feb 13, 2017

Help Downgrading to .111

So I've download the .111 service exchange unit firmware from Xpefirm, and created a bundle to flash it through flash tool, this is what I get in the attachment. What wrong am I doing here ? This is my first time dealing with Xpefirm so please guide me on what do from here

Pandawa3 · Mar 14, 2017

Hi !
I've tested that because I really like root and it's works for me, but I have one problem with snapchat, when I try to connect I get this message :
I don't have xposed on this phone, just the root, and if I delete the root, it's the same problem.
Have you a solution for that ?
Thank you !

Talal Tango · Mar 19, 2017

Pandawa3 said:
Hi !
I've tested that because I really like root and it's works for me, but I have one problem with snapchat, when I try to connect I get this message :
I don't have xposed on this phone, just the root, and if I delete the root, it's the same problem.
Have you a solution for that ?
Thank you !

By deleting root, I assume you tried to delete the root app not root access itself.
You have to go back to stock rom, install snapchat, log in, root your phone and never log out.

Aphex33 · Mar 19, 2017

szucsi1996 said:
Buggy with f3216...please fix

Hi, how is it buggy? I would like to root my f3216, thx.

szucsi1996 · Mar 19, 2017

Aphex33 said:
Hi, how is it buggy? I would like to root my f3216, thx.

i think, don't do it!
edit: Brightness adjustment not working, ui very buggy, etc.

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