[CM11] [MDPI] [Coconut] LXperia ZSeries™ (will continue when i have time)

vampent0026 · Apr 20, 2014

DISCLAIMER: By downloading & installing this custom rom, you agreed that you have read and accept the Terms and Condition of using this Rom and that you have waived your rights for any claims from ME, SONY,CYANOGENMODS, XDA & Respective Developers who's work is included in this Rom.

Terms & Condition:

1.This Rom is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind, express or implied.
2.This will automatically void your phone warranty.
3.You are sole responsible if you brick or damage your device & SD Cards.
4. Don't quote the whole O.P. when posting anything.
5. Make sure that you have read & understand the whole O.P before proceeding to anything.
6. This Rom is Intended for Advanced User with knowledge of how to Flash Roms & kernel.
7. If you don't know what's the meaning of this, then it's not for you. Familiarize yourself first with all the technicalities then come back here.
8. Being a "Noob" is not an excuse nor is a privilege, read forum rules.
9. Follow & understand the Instructions carefully.

Notes:
You can't take anything from this ROM without asking proper permission from me first (or the developer of that certain apps) especially the exclusive 6 colors theme accent as i plan to release it on google play with more Apps and Resolutions support.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

mikeioannina for his CM11-builds, check-out his original thread HERE and hit thanks!

CREDITS:

ashishdubey for his awesome ports!check it out also HERE and hit thanks!

ibanez7 for Walkman Libs and Files!

Rizal Lovins

Fred6681

did i forget you?please PM Me thanks!

XDA:DevDB Information
LXperia ZSeries™, ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman

Contributors
vampent0026, mikeioannina, ashishdubey
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest version of official ICS firmware: 4.1.B.0.587 or the latest supported baseband: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Based On: Legacy Xperia CM11 build by mikeioannina

Version Information
Status: Testing
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-12

Created 2014-04-11
Last Updated 2014-08-23

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014

Features & Screenshots!

Introduction:

Hello friends and fellow xda users!I’m proudly presents you my first Customized Rom named LXperia ZSeries™ Rom base on LX-CM11 by mikeioannina.

Why LXperia ZSeries™?? “LXperia” stands for “Legacy Xperia” since this is based on LX builds
and also it’s my own little way of giving appreciation for their awesome works! And “ZSeries™” simply because this has the Looks and feel of SONY™ “Z” Series phones (such as Z1 & Z2) so comes the name “LXperia ZSeries™”

Click to expand...

Features:

1. LXperia ZSeries™ exclusive 6 Theme Accents (Xperia™ Style).

XperiaBlueAir

XperiaGreenEarth

XperiaPurpleSilk

XperiaRedHeat

XperiaSunnyOrange

And the framework is themed Vintage (Kitkat Style)

2. SONY™ Z1 & Z2 styled Framework.

Somc Animations.

Semc Spinners.

Semc Switches and Scrubbers.

Vintage themed (Kitkat Style)

Highly optimized for MDPI Device (remove unused folders & files.)

3. SONY MEDIA & WALKMAN™

WALKMAN™

Sound Enhancements including VPT Surround Sound.

S-force Front Surround 3D™

X-loud™ (has temporary fix for sound reducing in 5sec. or so,see "Tip & Tricks" Section)

Clear Phase™ (see "Tip & Tricks" Section)

Semc Music Visualizer

Semc DLNA™ (Digital Living Network Alliance)

Movies with BE3

Album with BE3 & built-in Photo Editor.

Motion Graph for Xperia™

Facebook for Xperia™

4. SONY APPS (Special Thanks to @ashishdubey, He simply deserves an RC Title=)

Z2 Conversation app. (Awesome eh?=))

Semc Clock (Layout-Fix)

Somc Sketch & Notes

Semc Calendar & Task.

Xperia™ Home

Weather Widget

Photo Widget

Clock Widget

Music Widget with Particles=)

with custom Bootanimation & Kitkat Styled minimalistic Offline Charging Logo!

Screenshots:

vampent0026 · Apr 20, 2014

Instructions & Downloads!

Instructions:

1st Part: (for coconut, pls. proceed to 2nd part Installation.)

This is for other MDPI Device (e.g. Smultron, Satsuma, Mango) [TESTING][Full Compatibility Mode]:

Since this Rom is Designed for LWW/coconut, Installation for other MDPI's is a bit long so
please observe and follow the Instruction carefully. (will be fix in the next release).

Warning!non-observance of the instruction will lead to a lot of errors!

*Preparing the Resources:

1. Download the LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0 then,

2. Download yourdevice_name_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM (e.g. SK17i_mango_minipro_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM)
warning!!it's not a flashable Zip.

SK17i_mango_minipro_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM
[*]ST15i_smultron_mini_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM
[*]ST17i_satsuma_active_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM

extract it and merge it to LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0 (including the META-INF folder) and it will
replace all the files currently present in the baseROM.

Noobs:

Open LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0.zip archive using 7Zip or WinRaR, leave it open then extract
yourdevice_name_MERGE_FILES_to baseROM.zip then "select all" using ctrl+A and then
drag and drop to previously opened archive-->(LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0.zip).

3. Download Dev-files for your device (e.g.Dev_files_for_SK17i_mango_minipro).

dev_files_for_sk17i_mango_minipro
[*]dev_files_for_st15i_smultron_mini
[*]dev_files_for_st17i_satsuma_active

4. Download LXperiaZSeries_romUPDATES_cm11-03192014_v1.0 and delete the build.prop inside it.

5. Follow the next Installation Instructions.

2nd Part:

1. Back-up your device via cwm.

2. Must have 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77 baseband version. If not flash stock ICS WT19i_4.1.b.0.587_generic.ftf using flash tool.

3. Download kernel from mike’s source here since he’s not allowing for redistribution of his kernel, use wobzip.org or download the whole rom.

4. Download LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0 and LXperiaZSeries_romUPDATES_cm11-03192014_v1.0 and save it to sd card.
(remember the folder your putting that into, of course=)

5. Non-LWW users please merge files for your respective device and delete the build.prop inside the romUPDATES zip (pls. refer to 1st Part Installation Guide).

5. Flash the downloaded build_03192014 kernel via fastboot.(i’m using this software se bootloader_unlocking_relocking 1.6.2)

6. Use only the specified kernel for it’s corresponding builds. Non use of specified kernel will lead to system instability or incompatibility and i can’t help you with that.

7. Boot into recovery, when the led light is purple press volume down then it will turn to blue.

8. go to:

-mounts and storage
then;
-format /data
-format /system
-format /cache

9. Then
–install zip
-choose zip from /storage/sdcard0

9. Navigate to which folder you put your downloaded LXperia ZSeries™ rom.

install first the base rom. (LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0)

reboot phone,then wait for it to settle a little bit. (30 secs. Or so.)

don’t use it yet or test any apps as it’s not stable yet, back key will not work yet.

reboot to recovery again.

(non-LWW) Flash the Dev-files according to your device (e.g.Dev_files_for_SK17i_mango_minipro)

flash the second part (LXperiaZSeries_romUPDATES_cm11-03192014_v1.0)

(mango only) flash this framework for HW keyboard compatibility [Testing].

android will update, let it settle for a while then reboot again.

enjoy!!

DOWNLOADS:

LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0

LXperiaZSeries_romUPDATES_cm11-03192014_v1.0

Dev-Files:

Mirrors: (Mediafire)

LXperia_CM11-03192014_baseROM_v1.0.zip

LXperiaZSeries_romUPDATES_cm11-03192014_v1.0.zip

ADD-ONS:

Warning! Please check your available system space before flashing this add-ons, delete first all unnecessary apps before flashing..

Download:

Face_Unlock_AddOns_v1_fix.zip"

This is the default apps present in CM-Build 03192014.
Lxperia_AddOns_v1.zip

Information for Add-ons:

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014

Changelogs, Bugs & Tips and Tricks!

CHANGELOG:
version 1.0 (Initial Release)

1. Base on LX-CM11 03192014 build by mikeioannina.(head over to his Thread and Hit Thanks!=)

2. Optimized framework for MDPI, removed unused files thus reducing size to 11MB (will do more system app as possible as I value our very limited space.)

3. Sony Z Series Styled framework, themed to vintage for the more kitkat feel.

4. Introducing Semc Conversation app, A first in CM ROMS..again..Thanks to Ashishdubey=)

5. Sony Media & Walkman Apps.

6. Lite GAPPS (basic) included and associated libs.

PrebuiltGMS Core

Google Play Store

Google Mail

YouTube

Velvet.apk

And more.

7. Most apps change accents according to theme.(will add more apps in the near future=)

8. White themed Settings.apk with icons change according to theme accents.

9. 140 pixels DPI

10. Modified audio_policy & audio_effects.conf to use all libs needed then removed unused libs to avoid conflicts thus
producing crisp sound and deep bass. Hear the difference!

11. Updated host file.

12. Some really Nice animation when opening app

13. and many More!...

Code:

[B]BUGS:[/B]

1. All Bugs presents in LX-CM11 builds.	
2. Music Player in lockscreen is squeezed a bit since we’re using 140dpi. (see fix in tips & tricks)
3. Xloud sounds reducing within 5 secs. Or so. (see fix in tips & tricks)
4. And some that I might not notice..

TIPS &TRICKS!

1. For Xloud™,S-Force & ClearPhase™, when using Walkman or Movies notice that the phone speaker sound will reduce in 5 secs. Or so, that is because it both uses Soundenhancement and the system will prioritized SoundEnhancement than AudioeffectService and the system will kill the latter thus speaker sound will noticeably reduced. So comes the technique of killing SoundEnhancements for the AudioeffectService came back to service again so Xloud™,S-Force & ClearPhase™ can be activated again. By default it is system wide activated,and will only reduced if you use apps that uses soundenhancement or other player that has it's own equalizer.

Temporary Fix:

Go to Developer Option and enable "kill app back button",Open walkman player, play some music then go to Soundenhancement and long pressed the back key to kill the app,and sound will be loud again.

Or in developer option,enable "Development Shortcut", In Notification Bar long-pressed "Soundenhancement" you will see three options there,choose "FORCE-STOP",or simply without activating the "Development Shortcut" just press SoundEnhancement in Notifications and it will take you directly to the App options,you can Force-Stop it there.

for poweramp if you are using it too,you can simply disable DVC under settings/audio and sound will be loud again.

2. LockScreen Music player is squeezed a bit!not a bug i guess ..since this Rom use 140DPI, you can fix it by either enabling "Expanded Desktop"(Recommended) or maximizing the lockscreen widget in Settings/Lockscreen/Maximize widgets.

3. Bluetooth drainage is higher when your not using it than when your using it (i.e. connected to a bluetooth headset.) So please make sure to turn off the bluetooth when your not using it.

4. Kernel Boots take a lil bit longer than stocks, but the bootanimation is faster on 2nd or 3rd Reboot.

Some Audio Tips:
1. For In-Ear type headsets, you can try this as base EQ Settings and try to play some good bass music(i.e. Turn Me On by David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj)

Also enable :

Clear Stereo

Dynamic Normalizer

and play around with VPT Surrounds, I use Concert Settings.

2. For Regular Headsets, using an earphone cotton cover really makes a difference:good:
Try this Settings too.

Also enable :

Clear Stereo

Dynamic Normalizer

and play around with VPT Surrounds, I use Club Settings for this.

vampent0026 · Apr 11, 2014

NOW released!Enjoy the ROM guys! will try to support other 2011 mdpi device soon=)

Please hit thanks if you enjoy the ROM or rate the thread 5 Star!thanks!!

godlesplay · Apr 11, 2014 at 2:32 PM

share screenshoots too

vampent0026 · Apr 11, 2014 at 11:56 PM

godlesplay said:
share screenshoots too

yeah,Done Bro..ROM is released.:laugh:

Akshay Anand · Apr 12, 2014 at 1:52 AM

Nice looking rom
Plz ask this thread to be moved in development. Section
Or u urself post it in development. Section

Sent from my ST21i using xda app-developers app

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014 at 2:37 AM

Akshay Anand said:
Nice looking rom
Plz ask this thread to be moved in development. Section
Or u urself post it in development. Section

Sent from my ST21i using xda app-developers app

yeah..thanks,i didn't notice that:cyclops:

Mods.please move this thread to Development Section, i mistakenly posted it in General Sections.Thanks!

SurajH · Apr 12, 2014 at 5:47 AM

After bit long time new Rom to taste...
All comments later
First thing noticed is the best installation guide given by anyone so far
For that big thumps up

My net down after getting speed I'm ready to download..
And review back to u
Have fun all

Sent from my WT19i using xda premium

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014 at 5:57 AM

Coconut90 said:
After bit long time new Rom to taste...
All comments later
First thing noticed is the best installation guide given by anyone so far
For that big thumps up
My net down after getting speed I'm ready to download..
And review back to u
Have fun all

Sent from my WT19i using xda premium

Thanks Bro..have fun and take your time to review!

vimpel · Apr 12, 2014 at 6:51 AM

waiting for hdpi port

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014 at 7:03 AM

vimpel said:
waiting for hdpi port

will do it sometime after i finish doing it for other mdpi device

SurajH · Apr 12, 2014

Its very difficult to download it from dropbox very low speed ....

Pls upload on mediafire or other

BT Still im downloading No worry...we managed Bt next time Pls upload on other
Hope It will Help us to download fast and take less time to taste it.
Have Fun

godlesplay · Apr 12, 2014 at 8:36 AM

which version of walkman is in this rom? because I can see that eq layout is good and I have walkman from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804520 and everyything is working good except bug of eq layout on mdpi devices

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014

Coconut90 said:
Its very difficult to download it from dropbox very low speed ....
Pls upload on mediafire or other
BT Still im downloading No worry...we managed Bt next time Pls upload on other
Hope It will Help us to download fast and take less time to taste it.
Have Fun

yeah, I'll consider that.. if someone had already downloaded it, pm me if your interested to mirror and i'll add it to O.P. with credits=)thanks!

godlesplay said:
which version of walkman is in this rom? because I can see that eq layout is good and I have walkman from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804520 and everyything is working good except bug of eq layout on mdpi devices

simply because it uses 140DPI pixel density, it fix layout issue in walkman and equalizer, btw walkman version is 8.0.A.0.3, i tried the latest version but i experienced music stuttering and often times it just dissapears from app drawer, so i used this version.. but will update when the latest version becomes stable.

Edit: anyway i also use that version by ibanez7, but i modified audio_effects.conf & audio_policy to make use of all libs that is needed by walkman app and added some libs..personally i found it sounds great..hehe

BRAiNCHiLD95 · Apr 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM

mirror needed!

vampent0026 said:
yeah, I'll consider that.. if someone had already downloaded it, pm me if your interested to mirror and i'll add it to O.P. with credits=)thanks!

Someone will have to do that...because i got this Error just now:

Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!

can't download...someone mirror it ASAP plzz...

Abhinav Valecha · May 8, 2012 76 13 0

Awesome!

@vampent0026 awesome rom!!
latest xperia looks and latest android version with LOUD sound (which is why i bought lww)
just a few things..
1. no face unlock
2. i have selected my battery icon as 'Text' but every time i change the theme it changes to 'Icon potrait'
3. there are a few glitches in the system theme (the white one), i have attached 2 screenshots below comparing between system and another theme..only the system theme has the problem all others are fine...

NONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED BUGS MATTER TO ME

, but just thought of letting you know..

and a request... i hope that you keep your rom up to date with mikes changelog... specially the next mikes build which has ION kernel

THANKS for the awesome rom...

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014 at 10:45 AM

Abhinav Valecha said:
@vampent0026 awesome rom!!
latest xperia looks and latest android version with LOUD sound (which is why i bought lww)
just a few things..
1. no face unlock
2. i have selected my battery icon as 'Text' but every time i change the theme it changes to 'Icon potrait'
3. there are a few glitches in the system theme (the white one), i have attached 2 screenshots below comparing between system and another theme..only the system theme has the problem all others are fine...

NONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED BUGS MATTER TO ME , but just thought of letting you know..

and a request... i hope that you keep your rom up to date with mikes changelog... specially the next mikes build which has ION kernel

THANKS for the awesome rom...

thanks for the finds..i didn't find it coz i'm not using root explorer..will fix it soon=)..and yes i'm planning to maintain this rom as mikes updates, of course depending on some compatibilty or changes mikes will make,it'll take a week or so before i release a version for that..:laugh:

vampent0026 · Apr 12, 2014 at 10:49 AM

BRAiNCHiLD95 said:
Someone will have to do that...because i got this Error just now:

Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!

can't download...someone mirror it ASAP plzz...

If no one mirrored it yet, I'll do that tomorrow night..Sorry guys for the trouble..i was on mobile last night and Dropbox is the only accessible hosting site.

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