EOL [ROM][Unofficial][10.0][signed][OTA] Lineage OS 17.1 for Xperia Z1 compact

[115ek]

This thread is discontinued - please visit the LineageOS 18.1 sucessor thread ​

This thread aims at providing LineageOS 17.1 builds for the Sony Xperia Z1 compact with current security patches.
You can consider this thread as a successor of our LineageOS 16.0 thread, where you may also find some useful information.
This is the joint effort of 115ek and MSe1969 (contributions welcome).

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. Hard & a lot.
*
*/

We offer two build variants:
A. Standard LineageOS 17.1 build
This build flavor aims at providing LineageOS 17.1 "as is" with most recent security patches.
If you want to install Google Apps (GApps) you have to use this build variant.
GApps are optional, of course. The smaller the GApps package, the better (pico). If you want "Okay google" support you need at least nano.
Just check the package comparison to see what fits your needs.

B. Pre-installed microG build variant with additional security patches
For the security/privacy focused (more details about below feature list, see here)

• Pre-installed microG and F-Droid same as the LineageOS for microG project
• Pre-installed AuroraStore
• eSpeak TTS engine (FOSS TTS solution)
• Bromite as default browser
• Additional security hardening features listed below
• Cloudflare as default fallback DNS (instead of Google)
• Privacy-preferred default settings
• Optional blocking of Facebook- and Google-Tracking (Settings - Network & Internet)
• Optional disable captive portal detection or choose from various providers (default is GrapheneOS and not Google; Settings - Network & Internet)
• Increased max. password length of 64
• No submission of IMSI/phone number to Google/Sony when GPS is in use
• Default hosts file with many blocked ad/tracking sites
• Privacy-enhanced Bromite SystemWebView
• Extra control of sensor access for additionally installed user apps (Special access under app permissions)
• Firewall (control internet access per app - under Trust)
• Constified JNI method tables

Status
List template by AdrianDC

- Partitions (Data, Cache) : Ext4 and F2FS supported
- Bluetooth : Ok
- WiFi : Ok
- WiFi Hotspot : Ok
- RIL - Phone - Data : Ok
- GPS : Ok
- Camera : Ok
- Camcorder : Ok
- Lights : Ok
- MicroSD : Ok
- Accelerometer : Ok
- Compass : Ok
- Gyroscope : Ok
- Touchscreen : Ok
- FM Radio : Ok (mono)
- ANT+ : Ok
- Vibrator : Ok
- Microphone : Ok
- Audio & music : Ok
- Bluetooth audio : Ok
- MHL: broken
- NFC : Ok
- Kernel : Ok
- Graphics : Ok
- 3D Rendering : Ok
- Clock : Ok
- Offline Charging : Ok
- USB : Ok
- USB OTG : Ok
- Encryption : Ok
- SEPolicies : enforcing

Limitations

Following limitations are known:

• NFC-HCE does not work (needed for example for google pay)
• FM does not work in stereo mode (mono works fine, though)
• MHL does not work
• 5 GHz hotspot does not work (2.4 GHz hotspot works fine) (5 GHz option disabled with 2020-03-11 build as it isn't even available on stock)
• GPS gets wrong time due to GPS week rollover since 3rd November 2019 (of importance when you record GPS tracks for example). fixed with 20200520 build
• Using GApps AND encrypting the device may result in bootloops. More infos here.
• Standard Trebuchet Launcher shows small artifacts in the fonts of app names in some situations.

Download

SourceForge

FAQ

What recovery system to use?
Please use this TWRP if you want to use OTA updates and/or encryption.

What about root access?
Root isn't included per default (except root over adb, but it's off by default).
If you want to gain root access to your apps use magisk (everything > 20.4 is broken):

• Magisk https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

ANT+ isn't working?
You need the 2 apps:

• ANT Radio Service (Github) / (Google play)
• ANT+ Plugin Service (Github) / (Google play)

afterwards setting proper permissions is essential!

1. Go to Apps & Notifications -> See All Apps
2. Select 'ANT Radio Service'
3. Select Permissions
4. Select Additional permissions
5. Slide switch to allow using of ANT hardware

This refers to those instructions which worked for me

I've got problems AND have magisk/exposed installed
We won't support anything related to magisk/exposed/other heavily system modifying things.
If you're encountering problems please make sure you're using a clean installation (at most gapps) to verify/reproduce the issue.

Bugreports

You'll find information about logging here.
Please also note how you got the error or how it can be reproduced.

Sources

Kernel: https://github.com/lin17-microg/android_kernel_sony_msm8974
Manifest: https://github.com/lin17-microg/local_manifests

Credits

• SpiritCroc: big thanks to him for maintaining the device trees and a lot of very useful hints
• NeoArian: also big thanks to him
• rcstar6696
• SuperLamic
• drakonizer
• AdrianDC
• munjeni: thanks for tips and tricks
• nailyk: thanks for tips and tricks
• All the other contributors on sony msm8974 platform
• LineageOS team

Installation instructions

Please see the OP of our (deprecated) LineageOS 15.1 thread or also here

XDA:DevDB Information
Lineage OS 17.1 for Xperia Z1 compact - amami, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Contributors
115ek, MSe1969, SpiritCroc, NeoArian, drakonizer, rcstar6696, SuperLamic, AdrianDC, nailyk, LineageOS team
Source Code: https://github.com/lin17-microg/local_manifests

ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2020-12-29

Created 2019-11-22
Last Updated 2021-10-11

 

[115ek]

Changelog

11.10.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-10-05
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 94.0.4606.71
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 93.0.4577.83

12.09.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-09-05
• Kernel: Further sec. patches applied (Divest-OS)
• microG build only:
  • microG 0.2.22.212658-2

07.08.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-08-05
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 91.0.4472.164
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 92.0.4515.134
  • F-Droid updated to 1.13
  • Fix in WiFi randomization

10.07.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-07-05
• Kernel: Many sec. patches applied (taken from Divest-OS, thanks to @SkewedZeppelin)
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 91.0.4472.101
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 91.0.4472.146
  • microG 0.2.21.212158-2
  • AuroraStore 4.0.7

14.06.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-06-05
• A few kernel patches
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System Webview and Browser updated to 91.0.4472.102
  • Upstreamed microG (0.2.19211515-9)

12.05.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-05-05
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 90.0.4430.82
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System webview updated to 90.0.4430.204
  • Bromite Browser updated to 90.0.4430.204
  • microG upstreamed (but no new version)
  • Update: AuroraServices 1.1.1

11.04.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-04-05
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 89.0.4389.105
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System webview updated to 90.0.4430.59
  • Bromite Browser updated to 90.0.4430.59
  • F-Droid 1.12
  • Update: AuroraStore 4.0.4 with AuroraServices 1.1.0

09.03.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-03-05
• standard build only:
  • System Webview on 88.0.4324.152
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System webview updated to 88.0.4324.207
  • Bromite Browser updated to 88.0.4324.207
  • F-Droid 1.11
  • microG 0.2.18.204714

07.02.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-02-05
• misc. kernel patches
• microG build only:
  • Bromite System webview updated to 88.0.4324.141
  • Bromite Browser updated to 88.0.4324.141
  • F-Droid 1.10-alpha-234
  • microG 0.2.17.204714-5

14.01.2021

• ASB Security string 2021-01-01
• standard build only:
  • Kernel slightly upstreamed
  • System Webview: Fix of persistent histogram bug (eating space in some cases)
• microG build only:
  • Bromite Webview on 87.0.4280.131
  • Updated microG from upstream to 0.2.16.204713-10 (picked until 2f29b93)
  • Updated F-Droid to 1.10-alpha1-212

29.12.2020

• introduce microG build variant (see this post or the OP for more information)

18.12.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level December 05, 2020)

08.11.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level November 05, 2020)
• Seedvault is included officially now (inbuilt backup solution)

07.10.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level October 05, 2020)

13.09.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level September 05, 2020)

17.08.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level August 05, 2020)

13.07.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level July 05, 2020)

16.06.2020

• further GPS improvements
• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level June 05, 2020)

20.05.2020

• enable GLONASS (thanks @jason972000)
• fixed gps week-rollover problem (thanks @jason972000)

11.05.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level May 05, 2020)

16.04.2020

• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level April 05, 2020)

15.03.2020

• fixed livedisplay
• fixed OTA update URL

11.03.2020

• remove 5GHz hotspot option as it isn't available even on stock
• start signing builds
• enable OTA updates
• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level March 05, 2020)

28.02.2020

• fixed sony bootlogo
• fixed TWRP time bug

25.02.2020

• fixed buggy bootanimation

11.02.2020

• DRM fix (Netflix and co should work now)
• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level February 05, 2020)

01.02.2020

• SE enforcing
• synced LineageOS sources (security patch level January 01, 2020)

22.11.2019

• initial release

 

[115ek]

Reserved

 

[sibor55]

Can't solve the problem with root access as well as Google sync.

 

[Slavintir]

if you install gapps, the navigation buttons will stop working

 

[115ek]

if you install gapps, the navigation buttons will stop working

Yes, I can confirm this. I think it's somehow connected to the setup wizard which isn't even starting. Also the lineage setup wizard isn't included at the moment.
So staying calm and wait is the best we can do here.

 

[mtrantalainen]

- Camera : Ok
[/QUOTE]

Could you provide more info about supported camera features?

(1) What's the maximum resolution you can get?
(2) Can you install the Sony camera app from the official ROM and get 960 fps recording?
(3) Is it possible to support Camera 2 API raw output?

I have a full TA backup of unlocked phone in case it makes a difference.

 

[115ek]

Could you provide more info about supported camera features?

(1) What's the maximum resolution you can get?
(2) Can you install the Sony camera app from the official ROM and get 960 fps recording?
(3) Is it possible to support Camera 2 API raw output?

I have a full TA backup of unlocked phone in case it makes a difference.

1. 5248x3936 pixel which is about 20.7 mpixels
2. Installing the Sony camera: I don't know. But you can try and share your experiences.
Concerning the 960 fps: I highly doubt it. Just consider a small example: depth of colour 24 bit, resolution HD ready (1,280x720=921,600 pixel) and 960 fps.
Then a clip of 5 seconds would eat 3 byte x 960 fps x 5 seconds x 921,600 pixel = 12.4 GiB. Highly unlikely
3. Afaik no. But I'm not that interested in camera things. Maybe there are workarounds. If someone knows more feel free to share.

TA backup isn't of any use in camera related aspects as the DRM keys are not needed anymore (there's a workaround in the kerneldrivers). So you won't get a better image.

EDIT:
These are the supported video profiles if you're interested...
And here are some pictures I've taken with oreo. But the quality should be the same on pie and q

 

[mtrantalainen]

1. 5248x3936 pixel which is about 20.7 mpixels
2. Installing the Sony camera: I don't know. But you can try and share your experiences.
Concerning the 960 fps: I highly doubt it.

The official firmware is able to do 960 fps Full HD for 250 ms and 960 fps 720p for 500 ms (960 fps mode is triggered during normal speed video recording by touching an icon on the screen and will be inserted in the final video as individual frames which ends up as super slow motion for the original 250 ms time period). The buffering is done internally by the camera hardware. As far as I know, only the the official Sony camera app knows how to start the capture with this high frame rate and there's no publicly available API to do the same thing. This feature has been pretty good for analyzing LCD display backlight PWM and BFI implementations so I would like to keep that feature when I unlock the firmware.

TA backup isn't of any use in camera related aspects as the DRM keys are not needed anymore (there's a workaround in the kerneldrivers). So you won't get a better image.

Okay, thanks for the info about not needing TA backup anymore.

These are the supported video profiles if you're interested...
And here are some pictures I've taken with oreo. But the quality should be the same on pie and q

Did those photos have resolution 5248x3936 pixels after capture? If so, it seems to support non-system-installed camera apps better than the official firmware. Do you know any camera app that works with LineageOS that supports setting shutter speed manually?

About the video profiles, if I'm reading that XML file correctly, the mode [email protected] is not supported. As far as I know, the hardware does support that just fine.

 

[115ek]

The official firmware is able to do 960 fps Full HD for 250 ms and 960 fps 720p for 500 ms (960 fps mode is triggered during normal speed video recording by touching an icon on the screen and will be inserted in the final video as individual frames which ends up as super slow motion for the original 250 ms time period). The buffering is done internally by the camera hardware. As far as I know, only the the official Sony camera app knows how to start the capture with this high frame rate and there's no publicly available API to do the same thing. This feature has been pretty good for analyzing LCD display backlight PWM and BFI implementations so I would like to keep that feature when I unlock the firmware.

Well, I can't give you information concerning this. I didn't even know this feature exists. Maybe some other guys can tell you more. At least the hardware seems to have the capabilities. Then it's "just" a matter of controlling it
Update: Are you really sure the Z1 compact has this feature? I just read about the XZ1 compact having it... Do you have any evidence?

Did those photos have resolution 5248x3936 pixels after capture? If so, it seems to support non-system-installed camera apps better than the official firmware. Do you know any camera app that works with LineageOS that supports setting shutter speed manually?

5248x3936 is shown on my PC if I check the image properties.
I just installed Camera FV-5 Lite and it's capable of changing the exposure time (if you meant that). Sadly the maximum resolution is limited in the free version. But I think there are many apps around that support it

About the video profiles, if I'm reading that XML file correctly, the mode [email protected] is not supported. As far as I know, the hardware does support that just fine.

Yes. Actually it's supported. @SpiritCroc removed it with this change However I don't know what his intention was and why the framerates were lower as he noted in the commit.

 

[mtrantalainen]

Update: Are you really sure the Z1 compact has this feature? I just read about the XZ1 compact having it... Do you have any evidence?

Oops, you're right. Z1 compact does not have such feature, only XZ1.

 

[Slavintir]

Solving the problem

Yes, I can confirm this. I think it's somehow connected to the setup wizard which isn't even starting. Also the lineage setup wizard isn't included at the moment.
So staying calm and wait is the best we can do here.

If you install firmware, reboot. Then set the gapp all the work

 

[DeadXperiance]

If you install firmware, reboot. Then set the gapp all the work

Confirm that. Installed open_gapps-arm-10.0-pico-20191209-BETA. every thing is fine.
I noticed Battery icon 'text' or 'circle' doesn't work. On default icon show percent also doesn't work.

 

[dhannysndiri]

I am xperia z1 big user -_-

 

[sibor55]

I am sorry for an immodest question. When to wait the following version of an insertion?

 

[115ek]

I am sorry for an immodest question. When to wait the following version of an insertion?

Well, actually I wanted to get SE enforcing first. This shouldn't be a huge problem. However it needs some time to put it into proper commits.
And at the moment I haven't got that much time.
I hope you'll see it still in January.

 

[jho55]

Confirm that. Installed open_gapps-arm-10.0-pico-20191209-BETA. every thing is fine.
I noticed Battery icon 'text' or 'circle' doesn't work. On default icon show percent also doesn't work.

I can confirm that the "battery icon as text" is not working.

 

[dotted]

Just a heads up someone made an article on how to get Android 10 on the Xperia XZ1 Compact linking to this thread which is obviously for the Xperia Z1 Compact, not the Xperia XZ1 Compact. I tried making a comment on the article to get them to fix it, but was never approved or was simply deleted.

Not linking directly because these guys don't deserve any clicks, but the URL is:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/android-10-sony-xperia-xz1-compact/

The offending link is the "Link to forum" link on the article in the "Download Links:" section

 

[115ek]

Finally SE is running in enforcing mode.
Please consider this as a testing build. Logs and bugreports are welcome. Sony bootlogo is missing and the bootanimation was very buggy for me / didn't show up at all at the first boot. Be patient with it.
Download here

Just a heads up someone made an article on how to get Android 10 on the Xperia XZ1 Compact linking to this thread which is obviously for the Xperia Z1 Compact, not the Xperia XZ1 Compact. I tried making a comment on the article to get them to fix it, but was never approved or was simply deleted.

Not linking directly because these guys don't deserve any clicks, but the URL is:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/android-10-sony-xperia-xz1-compact/

The offending link is the "Link to forum" link on the article in the "Download Links:" section

Thanks. Sadly you won't stop these guys. Just ignore them instead.

 

[dotted]

Thanks. Sadly you won't stop these guys. Just ignore them instead.

Yeah I figured, but I just wanted to make sure you were aware in case you get an influx of people trying to get your ROM working on their XZ1 Compacts