[ROM] KitKat Xperia C [{Stable} {Tested} {Screenshots Included}]

[iSiddharth]

Get the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM for Xperia C from HERE​

First Read All Instructions​

Caution:-Before using my work as your base, Just let me know first and give a proper credit on your OP!​

And Here is It, The first build of my ROM!
This is First time I am cooking a ROM for a XPERIA device,
Here We GO...​

Based on Official 16.0.B.2.13 Android 4.2.2
Deodex, prerooted, tweaked
Android 4.4.4 Xperia Home Launcher
Android 4.4.4 Platlogo/EasterEgg
Android 4.4.4 Xperia Bootanimation
Andorid 4.4.4 Apps and Features
Two finger Statusbar down toggles
Image added in background of Statusbar
Xperia z1 Keyboard
Xperia z1 Clock app
Xperia z1 Stock Apps
Enhaced Sound and Picture Quality
Camera Takes Much Better Picture
Proxy option Enabled in setings
location-Based Wifi Attached
All Rotation Enabled
Navigation bar set to 26 dip
Battery icon Themed
Xposed framework integrated to settings
Enabled X-Reality Engine and Bravia Engine 2 in settings etc....
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Instuctions:


STEP 1) Get your device to 16.0.B.2.13
STEP 2) Have a nandroid backup (using CWM before flashing the ROM)
STEP 3) Copy the .zip to SD CARD
STEP 4) Boot To Recovery (CWM preferred)
STEP 5) Wipe Data, Dalvik Cache and Cache Partition
STEP 6) Flash the zip
STEP 7) Reboot ..
STEP 8) Wait for it to boot.. it may take a while.. 5-8 min. max.
STEP 9) Press the Thanks Button Below.

More Detailed Guide to Install the ROM

It has take time, hardwork and money to do all this stuff.​

You Can just say thanks by pressing thanks Button and donating me on PayPal.​

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] KitKat Xperia C [{Stable} {Tested} {Screenshots Included}] , ROM for the Sony Xperia C

Contributors
iSiddharth
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Firmware Required: 16.0.B.2.13
Based On: Stock

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2014-11-17
Last Updated 2015-02-07

 

[iSiddharth]

Downloads....

Download From This Link

 

[luridx]

Reserved

how do you downgrade from .16 to .13?

 

[iSiddharth]

*Download wmshua
*Download ftf file of 16.0.B.2.13
*Install Sony PC Companion
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 10 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
*Now your device is ready on 16.0.B.2.13


(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)

 

[IcaroAlesana]

Version

It upgrades just the interface to kitkat? Or it does actually upgrades the Android version? And what about the kernel?

 

[criss_007]

It upgrades just the interface to kitkat? Or it does actually upgrades the Android version? And what about the kernel?

According to the op, it is still 4.2.2, so just the interface and some apps as mentioned.
Maybe the title should be changed to reflect the fact that this is just "kitkat look & feel" It is certainly misleading.

One doubt though, what about the storage? Specifically the method to increase the device memory by reducing the internal storage.

 

[IcaroAlesana]

According to the op, it is still 4.2.2, so just the interface and some apps as mentioned.
Maybe the title should be changed to reflect the fact that this is just "kitkat look & feel" It is certainly misleading.

One doubt though, what about the storage? Specifically the method to increase the device memory by reducing the internal storage.

Can't an actual ROM update be done? I would surely donate and suport it in any way I could

 

[IcaroAlesana]

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
This adress gives a code for unlocking the bootloader. If someone agrees with avoiding his warranty, would it be possible to develop an actual kitkat ROM?

 

[argelleo]

nice work!

It works! One question can i updte it to 16.0.B.2.16 aftrr install?

 

[iSiddharth]

It works! One question can i updte it to 16.0.B.2.16 aftrr install?

If you update to 16.0.B.2.16 after installing the ROM then system will be restored to Stock 16.0.B.2.16 System.

 

[iSiddharth]

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
This adress gives a code for unlocking the bootloader. If someone agrees with avoiding his warranty, would it be possible to develop an actual kitkat ROM?

Developing an actual KitKat is not possible as we do not have the Source Code for that unfortunately.

 

[abhishekr700]

Developing an actual KitKat is not possible as we do not have the Source Code for that unfortunately.

hey do we need to unlock bootloader to flash this rom

 

[iSiddharth]

hey do we need to unlock bootloader to flash this rom

No, the ROM works on both Locked and Unlocked bootloader devices.

 

[IcaroAlesana]

It will never be possible, then?

Sent from my C2305 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[iSiddharth]

It will never be possible, then?

Sent from my C2305 using XDA Free mobile app

Unfortunately you are right because we don't have the source code to make an real update and also we don't have a supporting firmware.
If someone wants to make an actual KitKat update then he/she has to start from making the firmware then making the ROM.... that would be a very time consuming and also would need experts.

 

[IcaroAlesana]

Unfortunately you are right because we don't have the source code to make an real update and also we don't have a supporting firmware.
If someone wants to make an actual KitKat update then he/she has to start from making the firmware then making the ROM.... that would be a very time consuming and also would need experts.

Can't it be made using a rom of a phone with simmilar specs? How developers usually make roms of phones that don't have the official updates? I want to start learning to develop, soon. I just need to finnish college, so i'll have a little more time.

 

[viv5570kr]

Sony welcome screen stucked after flashing custom ROM

After every procedure followed till flashing ROM, while rebooting SONY welcome screen is stucked. Not even boot animation is appearing. PLease help me out how to overcome this problem. Its constantly appearing SONY thats it.

 

[IcaroAlesana]

Boot holding power and volume - pressed, then do the procedure again.

Sent from my C2305 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[zohaibroxy]

Can we develop or get a rom of cyanogenmod 11 or any other for xperia c ??
It would be great if anyone starts this project of developing a CM rom for xperia c

 

[iSiddharth]

Can we develop or get a rom of cyanogenmod 11 or any other for xperia c ??
It would be great if anyone starts this project of developing a CM rom for xperia c

There is already a team of developers working on CM for Xperia C.