BE Rom 4.3 from Sony .290 With su and recovery [04-01-14]

blueether · Jan 2, 2014 at 6:14 AM

Welcome to BE Rom (Android 4.3), built from stock Sony .290 system. This rom includes SuperSU and dual recovery (by ChilliChan/krabapple).
This is built on a C6802 system dump so you will lose LTE on the other models.

Code:

[COLOR="Red"][B]Disclaimer:[/B][/COLOR] 
You flash this at your own risk. 
Follow instructions.
Built from C6802 -[COLOR="Red"] no LTE[/COLOR]
Keep away from black cats

Features:
Unlocked bootloaders only (modified kernel)
Base: Sony official .290
Rooted - SuperSU
~~DEODEXED~~
Zipalligned
Busybox
Xposed of Xperia
DoggRom improvements:
Smoother and faster UI transitions
3G, WIFI ~~& 4G~~ speed improvements
GPU render tweaks within UI
Launcher resides in memory
Increase overall touch responsiveness
Cache improvements

Known Bugs:
~~Settings force closes~~
~~xposed won't run~~
~~initial wallpaper won't load~~ - fine after first re-boot?
format data not done
Boot splash back to original
290 IMEI issue - don't use unless you have a way out
Google play updates may all fail on first attempt, seem to work when loading the store
~~Hangouts not deodexed~~
~~Video not deodexed~~
Xopsed: select the modules from the download menu, activate them then choose soft-boot from the framework page and grant root rights
InitialBootSetup sometimes fails to compleate

Install:
USE at own risk
only tested from stock .290
only tested install from @ChillyChan's dual-recovery.img kernel
Only for UL boot loader (not tested on locked)

Before flashing any new Sony based ROM, ie .290 FTF firmware.
Ensure you are running the latest version of flashtool. Flashtool download older versions may brick your Z-Ultra

0/ Make a backup/nandroid, have life insurance and have no black cats near by
1/ Download BE Rom and save to SD
1a/ If recovery is needed "Fastboot flash boot boot.img" that is included in zip
2/ Boot into recovery (might have to be @ChillyChan's dual-recovery.img kernel, see 1a
2a/ Format data/wipe (I think this is needed if not coming from a .290???)
3/ Flash Rom
4/ Wait about 2-3 min fir the flash to install
5/ Clear dalvik/cache
6/ Reboot and enjoy

Download:
current:
Version 0.8b
https://mega.co.nz/#!JhMxwR4Y!eDytIRuPdKEX6X0cqECnWQo5Ax9HRcvrdw7uTKCJxXw

old:
Version 0.7c
See Download tab above (when finished uploading)
duff build sorry, removed

Version 0.7b
https://mega.co.nz/#!UkUhyZDD!WAMRbxOI_rzGViG022lQATV98nINMccyqWGCPMjzrtk

Big thank you to:
@hamdogg for files and scripts
@iBuzman for the scripts and ideas
@jackie099 for root/flash tool
@ChillyChan for the dual kernel

Useful Links:
Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
@ChilliChan's dual-recovery kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575909
FTF files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2453921
@jackie099 boot.img flash tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576006
Xopsed from Z1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589113

Todo List:
LTE
~~Remove Sony Entertainment Network~~ Staying by request
Get boot animation working
~~add file manager back in~~ Back in
Add line in rom about formatting /data ??
Increase volume
Fix spelling
add xposed framework to system

Removed apks:

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][Stock] BE Rom -=- C6802 [4.3][04-01-14], a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Contributors
blueether, hamdogg, iBuzman
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Z-Ultra (C6802, will run on C68** but you will lose LTE)
Based On: Sony 14.2.a.0.290 C6802

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2014-01-02
Last Updated 2014-01-07

blueether · Jan 8, 2014

Reserved

Change log:
v0.8c Testing
Rom is running odexed
Settings working
firstboot app working
xposed for xperia included (no modules)

v0.7c Removed
Included file manager again
re-deodexed all files, except hangout and video - both failed??
Settings apk crashes hopefully fixed

v0.7b Initial Release

Files/Download tab
Settings.apk - deodexed with new bak/smali.jar to try and fix force closures - Doesn't seem to have fixed the problem
BE_Rom*.zip latest Rom uploads

Naming scheme
v x.x a
x => changes to boot/systen/apps/etc
a => changes to config/build.prop/updater-script/etc

blueether · Jan 8, 2014

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Feodorus 4PDA · Jan 2, 2014 at 6:49 AM

Thanks. Tell it for the unlocked bootloader or locked?
It is possible the installation instruction more detailed?

iBuzman · Jan 2, 2014

Good work :thumbup: @blueether will download in about 12hrs time (free work wifi ftw)

Besides user testing I'll also see if I can help with known bugs (read, unzip see if I can fix and rebuild in kitchen)

Again, thx and congrats again on your contribution

Btw.. I've sorted out deodexing and xposed (incl. Setting apk.. and are you using the modified xperia xposed framework?) will be in touch after testing.

Feodorus 4PDA said:
Thanks. Tell it for the unlocked bootloader or locked?
It is possible the installation instruction more detailed?

Only UL bootloader can install the 290 kernel with RW fix and a recovery to flash from, so by default all rooted/cwm recovery 290 roms are UL until a LB full root solution is found.

@blueether Maybe some xposed hints here - > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589113

My recommended instructions for install are:

(unlock bootloader if locked lol

)
Flash full 290 ftf of choice via pcc
Fastboot flash boot @ChillyChan dual-recovery.img kernel
Boot into twrp/cwm recovery and flash BE rom
Flash superuser186 zip (just to be safe)
Clear dalvik/cache
Reboot and enjoy (meaning test for @blueether)
Install busybox via play store after first boot

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ps000000 · Jan 2, 2014 at 9:33 AM

Oh new rom alway welcome

Feodorus 4PDA · Jan 2, 2014 at 10:02 AM

blueether said:
Welcome to BE Rom (Android 4.3), built from stock Sony .290 system.

I set everything normally works. Only the file manager is a pity deleted. it would be possible to leave stock.

iBuzman · Jan 2, 2014 at 10:12 AM

ps000000 said:
Oh new rom alway welcome

Agreed... Props @blueether

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chacho_2me · Jan 2, 2014 at 10:50 AM

what a way to start theyear for us

.. just tell me if coild help in anyway i can

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blueether · Jan 2, 2014 at 11:09 AM

iBuzman said:
My recommended instructions for install are:

(unlock bootloader if locked lol )
Flash full 290 ftf of choice via pcc
Fastboot flash boot @ChillyChan dual-recovery.img kernel
Boot into twrp/cwm recovery and flash BE rom
Flash superuser186 zip (just to be safe)
Clear dalvik/cache
Reboot and enjoy (meaning test for @blueether)
Install busybox via play store after first boot

+1

As I said I had to go out while writing the OP so I'll update it.

Root should work and the latest busybox is included in the rom

Thanks for the comments so, mostly looking for testers etc first - not someone that is doing their first rom flash

@Feodorus 4PDA I can re-include the FM - this is the fort of thig that is good to know
@iBuzman that xposed link looks the ticket

ps000000 · Jan 2, 2014

Oh just finish installation process without any error

First setup screen bit different than stock one

there are Sony Entertainment Network Log in / Sign up screen
(Stock rom does not show this page)

Continue testing

(I feel smoother scrolling in my home screen than stock rom)

OOPs

My model change to C6802 and
In mobile network setting I lose my LTE Mode

blueether · Jan 2, 2014 at 7:19 PM

ps000000 said:
Oh just finish installation process without any error

First setup screen bit different than stock one

there are Sony Entertainment Network Log in / Sign up screen
(Stock rom does not show this page)

Continue testing

(I feel smoother scrolling in my home screen than stock rom)

OOPs

My model change to C6802 and
In mobile network setting I lose my LTE Mode

I remembered that last night that it is from c6802 .

I blame @hamdogg for the smother scrolling as it was his build.prop tweaks that I have included

"Sony Entertainment Network Log" haven't looked for that yet to remove it

hamdogg · Jan 2, 2014

blueether said:
I remembered that last night that it is from c6802 .

I blame @hamdogg for the smother scrolling as it was his build.prop tweaks that I have included

"Sony Entertainment Network Log" haven't looked for that yet to remove it

Excellent! Nice work blue...
I'm off to the beach today with the kids but will work on doggROM layer tonight. Hopefully!

Edit: famous last words... Man jumped off wharf and didn't come up. Looks like I'm organising a land & coast guard search... Maybe rom tomorrow...

iBuzman · Jan 2, 2014 at 9:50 PM

Btw.. I like the Sony Entertainment Network app being included - without this I couldn't use music unlimited and a few other sony apps

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iBuzman · Jan 3, 2014 at 1:22 AM

hamdogg said:
famous last words... Man jumped off wharf and didn't come up. Looks like I'm organising a land & coast guard search... Maybe rom tomorrow...

The joys of being a "search & rescue dogg"

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ps000000 · Jan 3, 2014 at 1:48 AM

Oh and after i finish install Keyboard App

I cannot enter SETTING > Language & Input "Setting Stop"

(all setting item work fine except "Language & Input")

hamdogg · Jan 3, 2014 at 2:04 AM

iBuzman said:
The joys of being a "search & rescue dogg"
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That's me!... unfortunately I don't get an orange vest like our real dogs... I'm in the OP's room today.
unfortunately its about to be called off. Police taking over so thats not a good sign for the missing guy. No longer a rescue, now a recovery.

I'll flash BE and see how it goes... be a couple hours until i finish up here..

blueether · Jan 3, 2014

that crashes here as well

I wonder if it somethig in build.prop? the last build before those changes was more stable...

/me goes off to learn how to use USB debugging...

iBuzman · Jan 3, 2014 at 3:24 AM

I don't think build prop; did it deodex properly in the kitchen? My guess is something to do with a faulty apk after deodexing - kitchen doesn't officially support 4.3 and api change to 18 may only be "cosmetic". Maybe @hamdogg can deodex setting.apk properly via linux? (I only have cygwin and 4.2.2 support on my win8 pc)

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blueether · Jan 3, 2014 at 3:54 AM

iBuzman said:
I don't think build prop; did it deodex properly in the kitchen? My guess is something to do with a faulty apk after deodexing - kitchen doesn't officially support 4.3 and api change to 18 may only be "cosmetic". Maybe @hamdogg can deodex setting.apk properly via linux? (I only have cygwin and 4.2.2 support on my win8 pc)

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I've got kubuntu here so could do it the non kitchen way, but I can't get to the pc today.

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