[ROM][4.4.2][ALL MDPI] My Carbonized Xperia

[sud.vastav]

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am 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 me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 */

Introduction:

The name says it all... Doesn't it?
As the name says this is Carbon ROM themed like Xperia! It contains some/almost all core Xperia Apps. I tried to theme it like Xperia. Refer to Screenshots for some more info.

I would at first like to clarify that the actual hard work is done by @vishal_android freak. Here is the link to his work Carbon ROM. Thank Him here

About Carbon​

CarbonRom is an aftermarket firmware based on the Android Open Source Project. We are dedicated to fast, stable, and feature-filled roms, honesty and communication with our users, and openness with our code. We like frequent builds, with the very latest and greatest hardware support and fixes. We strive to not only provide you with the best rom we can build, but also to give back to the Android community and our fellow developers. For us, this is about creating something we can be proud of and hope you will enjoy.

Features:

*Carbon ROM brings a hell lot of features! I added some more to it. Here is the list
*Carbon Fibers- My fav!
*My Colour Navigation Bars
*Working Screen-Recording
*Walkman
*xLOUD
*ClearPhase
*ClearAudio+
*Surround Sound
*Album
*Movies
*Xperia Keyboard
*White Modded Settings
*Motion Graph
*Motion Shot
*TrackID
*SOMC Sketch
*SOMC Notes
*Active Display
*SoundEnhancement
*Xperia Z2 Launcher
*Many More which I probably don't remember...
*Look Here for some more info.


Credits

*vishal_android freak for compiling Carbon and also for letting me mod his ROM
*mikeioannina
*ashishdubey for his ports, helping me whenever I needed it and for teaching me many things.
*thomassafca for his Xperia Theme. It was solution to many problems.
*XDA for providing us such an awesome platform!

Support​

Want to support this project? It's simple! Just thank me and rate this thread 5 stars. That's it.​

Thread rules:
*No asking for ETA's!
*If you're reporting a bug, attach a log with it.
*No arguments with other users
*No replies saying that "Why can't you read or Google it etc" Even if its a NOOB question. If you want to reply just answer it.
*Don't Post Thanks! Hit the button.
plus all XDA rules...


XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][4.4.2][ALL MDPI] My Carbonized Xperia, ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active

Contributors
sud.vastav
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: Carbon

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: v1.7.1
Beta Release Date: 2014-06-21

Created 2014-04-21
Last Updated 2014-10-12

 

[sud.vastav]

Screenies

 

[sud.vastav]

Installation Instructions and Changelog

Please read all installation instructions carefully before proceeding...​

Instructions:
*Make sure you have unlocked your Bootloader.
*The XDA Mantra: BACKUP!
*Download the My_Carbonized_Xpreia.zip file of your device and place it on your SD Card.
*Download Part-2(and Part-3 if you are installing v1.7.1) as well and place it on SD card
*From the zip extract boot.img and flash it using Flashtool
*Enter recovery on your device
*If you are coming from old partition then format /system and /data / and then /cache
*Wipe data
*Install My_Carbonized_Xperia.zip from SD.
*Install Part-2(and Part-3 if you are installing v1.7.1)
*Flash Gapps provided.
*Reboot to system
*Select Xperia Theme
*Enjoy(Most Important)

Changelog:

v1.7.1

*Rebased to latest Carbon Nightly-25/5. For Carbon changelog visit the Carbon ROM thread.
*Switched to Xperia T WALKMAN to fix progress bar not visible issue.
*Or Progress bar not visible issue fixed
*Fixed Settings Action bar black in colour issue
*Fixed some icons in Settings not visible issue
*Fixed Superuser in Settings all white issue
*Fixed xLOUD not persisting issue
*Disabled Lockscreen Rotation FOREVER! It was very annoying(for me atleast).
*Added STM10 Audio Recorder
*Camera preview black issue solved
*A special credits section in Settings to thank those who helped me.
*Updated Movies
*Updated Albums
*Updated Sony Sketch
*Updated Track ID
*Added xBooster
*Added Xperia Wallpapers
*Added Z2 Live wallpaper
*Added option to change keyboard layout:Phonepad and QWERTY
*Switched to Stock Xperia Bootanimation
*Added What's New
*Many small bug fixes
*And may be some more things that I can't recall atm.

Older Versions:

v1

-Initial Release.

 

[sud.vastav]

Downloads

Here are download links

Version-1.7.1
*My_Carbonized_Xperia_v1.7.1_Smultron_Part_1.zip
*My_Carbonized_Xperia_v1.7.1_Coconut_Part_1.zip
*My_Carbonized_Xperia_v1.7.1_Mango_Part_1.zip
*My_Carbonized_Xperia_v1.7.1_Part_2.zip
*My_Carbonized_Xperia_v1.7.1_Part_3.zip


Version-1

-My_Carbonized_Xperia_V1-smultron.zip - 149.95 MB

-My_Carbonized_Xperia_V1-coconut.zip - 146.66 MB

-My_Carbonized_Xperia_V1-Part2.zip - 87.86 MB

-Gapps - 9.57 MB

BUGS Found:


*On every boot phone says that a new SIM card is added and asks you to reboot. Don't reboot! It won't make any difference.
*Report it here!

 

[sud.vastav]

This tooo

For me...

 

[SurajH]

Hey Dev,
Which version of Carbon used as Base??
As Im the big fan of Carbon Rom for stability Im gone check this also
Just want to know which nightly used

 

[sud.vastav]

Hey Dev,
Which version of Carbon used as Base??
As Im the big fan of Carbon Rom for stability Im gone check this also
Just want to know which nightly used

The latest nightly ie 20140420

Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app

 

[Nani suchi]

ART

The latest nightly ie 20140420

Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app

bro..do ART working....

 

[SurajH]

Its ION kernel OR PMEM kernel as it shows OLD bootlogo

Big Issue with kernel / 1st part zip -----
status 6 error with kernel in zip cant flash 1st part
but when i flashed 2nd part with skipping 1st part then 2nd part flashed..
Either something wrong with kernel OR 1st part of COCONUT.....
Dev pls look into this issue

 

[sud.vastav]

bro..do ART working....

No ;(

Its ION kernel OR PMEM kernel as it shows OLD bootlogo

Big Issue with kernel / 1st part zip -----
status 6 error with kernel in zip cant flash 1st part
but when i flashed 2nd part with skipping 1st part then 2nd part flashed..
Either something wrong with kernel OR 1st part of COCONUT.....
Dev pls look into this issue

Its ION
It may be a bad download or even a bad upload...
I will be releasing V2 tomorrow or day after tomorrow. Try that.

Sent from my ST15i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[airjyp]

Whats includes in gapps? And can it used on another 4.4.2 rom?

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[i-HaBiB]

plase upload v2 .....!!!!!!

 

[SurajH]

Whats includes in gapps? And can it used on another 4.4.2 rom?

Sent from my WT19i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

All basics which required to login in to account...
So u can use with any Rom
Have fun

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---------- Post added at 09:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 AM ----------

plase upload v2 .....!!!!!!

Ion kernel having issue
So better to this Rom based on new carbon build with pmem kernel...
I think dev also have same thinking
That's y not realising bug Rom...
So wait.
Have fun

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[SurajH]

Please make the Rom on latest carbon build
Because its fantastic ram increased implement by Dev:good:
Just give a try if get time:victory:

 

[sud.vastav]

Please make the Rom on latest carbon build
Because its fantastic ram increased implement by Dev:good:
Just give a try if get time:victory:

This is on my list ;P My exams just got over. I'll update the ROM after updating UrmiGen.

 

[novArno]

So, full hw keyboard support for Mango ?

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[sud.vastav]

Version 1.7.1 coming...

Version 1.7.1 aka REBORN VERSION coming guys!

Changelog:

*Rebased to latest Carbon Nightly-25/5. For Carbon changelog visit the Carbon ROM thread.
*Switched to Xperia T WALKMAN to fix progress bar not visible issue.
*Or Progress bar not visible issue fixed
*Fixed Settings Action bar black in colour issue
*Fixed some icons in Settings not visible issue
*Added STM10 Audio Recorder
*Camera preview black issue solved
*A special credits section in Settings to thank those who helped me.
*Updated Movies
*Updated Track ID
*Added xBooster
*Added Xperia Wallpapers
*Added Z2 Live wallpaper
*Added option to change keyboard layout:Phonepad and QWERTY
*Switched to Stock Xperia Bootanimation
*Added What's New
*Many small bug fixes
*I'm still working on the update so I will update the list if I make any changes.

Please guys don't ask for ETA's. The update can come anytime between tomorrow and next week. I'm a bit busy these days . The first build to roll out would be of Smultron followed by Coconut and then Mango. Please be patient.

The project now enters BETA stage.

 

[sud.vastav]

Final Change-log and Screenies...!

So guys I have finished my work on the builds and here is the final change-log and some screenshots from the upcoming build. The builds would start rolling out from tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

Change-log for v1.7.1

*Rebased to latest Carbon Nightly-25/5. For Carbon changelog visit the Carbon ROM thread.
*Switched to Xperia T WALKMAN to fix progress bar not visible issue.
*Or Progress bar not visible issue fixed
*Fixed Settings Action bar black in colour issue
*Fixed some icons in Settings not visible issue
*Fixed Superuser in Settings all white issue
*Fixed xLOUD not persisting issue
*Disabled Lockscreen Rotation FOREVER! It was very annoying(for me atleast).
*Added STM10 Audio Recorder
*Camera preview black issue solved
*A special credits section in Settings to thank those who helped me.
*Updated Movies
*Updated Albums
*Updated Sony Sketch
*Updated Track ID
*Added xBooster
*Added Xperia Wallpapers
*Added Z2 Live wallpaper
*Added option to change keyboard layout:Phonepad and QWERTY
*Switched to Stock Xperia Bootanimation
*Added What's New
*Many small bug fixes
*And may be some more things that I can't recall atm.

Screenies:

 

[Hemil Khatri]

Really good!!

Great to hear. Looks really good from screenies. Feeling good to see xperia framework on carbon as carbon is one of the stable roms for our devices. Did you build framework by yourself for carbon?? because it is really a looker.

 

[pertilee]

The builds would start rolling out from tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

Is everything ok, bro?