[ROM] Android 11 + mainline Linux Kernel for Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

[xdagenius]

My m4 is colecting dust for years im gona flash this rom then i have spare time GJ

 

[Not my name]

My m4 is colecting dust for years im gona flash this rom then i have spare time GJ

Do keep in mind that this ROM isnt ready for daily driving just yet. It is unstable for the moment.

 

[pawloland]

Do keep in mind that this ROM isnt ready for daily driving just yet. It is unstable for the moment.

It is worth mentioning what is not working.
Last time I used it I found those issues:
-no camera nor fm radio app (so I assume they are not working)
-no gps (location)
-no media playback (only works through web browser like firefox, which has media player built in so it doesn't depent on OS to play video I suppose). Newpipe, gallery or any other app that plays media and depend on OS for this functionality is crashing (missing codecs I guess)
-huge battery drain
-selinux problems
-no Google services (not a bug really since it is AOSP, but rather an inconvenience.)
-visual glithes like LSD halucination (most often observed in QS panel)
-I tried booting gsi lineage 17.1 but failed to do so ending with bootloop (I am a noob with gsi flashing so it may be my fault, and gsis are working fine, but I don't know how to flash them properly)
-wifi settings is't showing all available networks nerby. I was unable to find my hotspot network from second phone, but after I manually typed it (ssid, wpa2 key password) i was able to connect.
- audio is sometimes loud sometimes quiet even if I am not changing loudness.
- changing brightness is buggy

It is all I remember, of what wasn't working at the time.

Now here is the list of what is working and I am surprised it is at this stage:

-charging LED
-bt (sort of work, audio over bt is very unstable but I think it is tied to audio issue I mentioned previously, so once it is resolved, audio over bt may be working juat fine).
- wifi (expect for the bug mentioned earlier)

It would be cool to see m4 aqua run android 11 flawlessly, but I can demand that from the OP.

 

[codeanit]

Thanks. More details please.

@Cubbins, Thanks a lot for the resources.

I'm new beeee in this kinda things and would love to read more detail processes/steps that you followed to make those img files.
Also, there is an issue with network as it seems to be deactivated by default and there is no way to reactivate them.

At the moment I have not found a way to revert the phone back to its original state so would love to hear from you on this issue.

Thanks again. Cheers,

 

[Deleted member 9635294]

It is worth mentioning what is not working.
Last time I used it I found those issues:
-no camera nor fm radio app (so I assume they are not working)
-no gps (location)
-no media playback (only works through web browser like firefox, which has media player built in so it doesn't depent on OS to play video I suppose). Newpipe, gallery or any other app that plays media and depend on OS for this functionality is crashing (missing codecs I guess)
-huge battery drain
-selinux problems
-no Google services (not a bug really since it is AOSP, but rather an inconvenience.)
-visual glithes like LSD halucination (most often observed in QS panel)
-I tried booting gsi lineage 17.1 but failed to do so ending with bootloop (I am a noob with gsi flashing so it may be my fault, and gsis are working fine, but I don't know how to flash them properly)
-wifi settings is't showing all available networks nerby. I was unable to find my hotspot network from second phone, but after I manually typed it (ssid, wpa2 key password) i was able to connect.
- audio is sometimes loud sometimes quiet even if I am not changing loudness.
- changing brightness is buggy

It is all I remember, of what wasn't working at the time.

Now here is the list of what is working and I am surprised it is at this stage:

-charging LED
-bt (sort of work, audio over bt is very unstable but I think it is tied to audio issue I mentioned previously, so once it is resolved, audio over bt may be working juat fine).
- wifi (expect for the bug mentioned earlier)

It would be cool to see m4 aqua run android 11 flawlessly, but I can demand that from the OP.

Maybe camera (and fm radio) will work because my j730 does not have stock camera and i installed google camera go and it works.

 

[Not my name]

I have seen some progress in Github, and I must say that if this ROM becomes stable and for daily use, this will be a dream come true for Xperia m4 users.

 

[ImpalaThatisntSoTame]

I'm so impressed about your work!!! You really do make me regain the hope of my old device running smoothly again. I've been thinking about making custom ROMs myself, since there are a lot of old and unpopular devices lacking custom ROMs of a higher Android version. I'm really admire developers like you whose works revive old devices. Could you please simply describes what you have done to create such a ROM? Thanks!!! (Sorry about my poor English, I'm still learning it ) @Cubbins

 

[linccracker]

What firmware version do I flash this over, as when I try my phone starts up and shows log scrolling past then reboots couple of times then gets stuck on log with penguins at the top, I've tried many times and also left it over an hour but it's stuck. So have to use flashtool too restore phone again.

 

[Not my name]

It

What firmware version do I flash this over, as when I try my phone starts up and shows log scrolling past then reboots couple of times then gets stuck on log with penguins at the top, I've tried many times and also left it over an hour but it's stuck. So have to use flashtool too restore phone again.

It should be the latest firmware available for your device.

 

[linccracker]

It

It should be the latest firmware available for your device.

Will give it another go tomorrow, but I'm sure it was latest in Xperiafirm

 

[linccracker]

Reflashed phone again , started it up , went through usual setup stuff , rebooted to fastboot and flashed rom .
But iit's still getting stuck on boot up .
Here is the firmware version i'm flashing over (see pic)

 

[pawloland]

Reflashed phone again , started it up , went through usual setup stuff , rebooted to fastboot and flashed rom .
But iit's still getting stuck on boot up .
Here is the firmware version i'm flashing over (see pic)View attachment 5239835

Just use emma to fix it.

 

[linccracker]

Just use emma to fix it.

I have done.. But I'm wondering why mine is the only one reporting this problem.

 

[Hi256]

I have the same error in E2303

 

[bruno$0]

Dear Mr. @Cubbins , i flashed your rom and device boot up pretty fast. I have noticed that my touchscreen dosen't work. I have a M4 Aqua Dual (E2363). I can support your work with all you need if you say what i need to do. Maybe i can donate too if your project mininal working in my device.

 

[LR7875]

Dear Mr. @Cubbins , i flashed your rom and device boot up pretty fast. I have noticed that my touchscreen dosen't work. I have a M4 Aqua Dual (E2363). I can support your work with all you need if you say what i need to do. Maybe i can donate too if your project mininal working in my device.

What if you try to boot a GSI from fastboot (with the 5.4 kernel boot.img, and vendor.img flashed)?

 

[Vhy467CGYH%466]

E2302, freeze or reset somewhere during boot sequence .

 

[ComeOn&DoTheConga]

Hi does anyone have any updates I have the E2303 with 6.0.1 and this would be great

 

[Vhy467CGYH%466]

Hi does anyone have any updates I have the E2303 with 6.0.1 and this would be great

I'am trying to compile Android 10 for M4 Aqua, but it will take maybe a year before a usable for daily basis ROM will be ready . I'am facing multiple issues.

 

[M47Z]

I'am trying to compile Android 10 for M4 Aqua, but it will take maybe a year before a usable for daily basis ROM will be ready . I'am facing multiple issues.

I'd still love to see this happen!