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[ROM][official] AICP 14.0 - p9.0 - castor/_windy (Sony Z2 Tablet)

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AICP
Android Ice Cold Project

AICP is known by everyone as the "Ice Cold Project" that started on a Desire HD years ago (2012) and since then has evolved into a mature ROM with the BEST community that you can find!!!

Until Android Lollipop, the ROM has always been based on AOKP. Unfortunately, since AOKP stopped development (but made a comeback later), we changed our base to CM.
With the re-brand of CM to LineageOS (LOS) we became LineageOS based with some tweaks from AOSP and we are now based on the "Ground Zero Open Source Project" (GZOSP) for Android Pie.

If there are any bugs, either we will sort them out or the GZOSP team, if it concerns their code base. This ROM isn't GZOSP supported, so there is no need to report errors/bugs to them!!


Code:
#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.
 *
 */

Feature list (rough overview)




In the beginning we would like to thank:

GZOSP team
LineageOS & CM (R.I.P.) team
@Maxwen and the rest of the OmniRom team
DU team
SlimRoms team
Resurrection Remix team
Community
...



@LorD ClockaN
@zipsnet
@eyosen
@semdoc
@SpiritCroc
@wartomato
@eboye
plus the rest of the crazy bunch that we call "team"
...




We are paying for servers that build nightlies/weeklies and everything that comes with it, so EVERY DONATION will really be appreciated and be used to cover those expenses.
Thank you!!





Latest Stable Release Version 14.0

Download link: https://dwnld.aicp-rom.com

Test builds castor_windy (wifi): https://basketbuild.com/devs/SpiritCroc/castor_windy/AICP-p9.0
Test builds castor (lte): https://basketbuild.com/devs/SpiritCroc/castor/AICP-p9.0
Feedback from castor users, especially concerning mobile data, appreciated since I can only test on castor_windy.

Please note that official builds will be deleted from our servers every month due to maintenance services.
We advise everyone to keep at least the latest or best working build on their device as a backup.
Maybe copy it to a cloud service or USB too.


Google Apps:
https://opengapps.org/?download=false&arch=arm&api=9.0&variant=pico




Full Changelog link: https://dwnld.aicp-rom.com
(Just click the changelog button next to the download link in the list of builds available for your device)



- You tell... :p

FAQ:
Before using the ROM:
Q. Can I have an ETA for the next build?
A. Yes, just look in the OP to see if your device is built on a nightly or weekly schedule.

Q. Does this ROM support custom kernels officially?
A. No. You can still use them, but discussion should go in the thread of the respective kernel. We don't offer support for bugs you might encounter while using them!

Q. Why doesn't this ROM support Xposed?
A. Xposed is a hack that is geared towards AOSP. Custom ROMs modify the framework a lot, so Xposed can cause a ton of issues on custom ROMs. Now it might work for you, however it is not to be discussed in this thread, and you should refrain from posting bug reports.

Flashing the ROM:
Q. What do I need to know before flashing?
A. Check the install instructions in the first post...

Q. Can the builds be dirty flashed over each other?
A. Yes, however make a nandroid backup first as there is a chance of getting a bootloop or encountering bugs. Also bugs may only be reported on a clean flash.

Q. How do I 'dirty flash' builds?
A. Wipe the System, Cache and ART/Dalvik cache. Flash the ROM, GApps (only needed if you wipe the system), your preferred root solution and reboot. Or just use the OTA app to preform that task for you.

Using the ROM:

Q. I installed a bad theme and now I'm getting a bootloop, how do I fix it?
A. In TWRP, flash the substratum rescue zip that's in the substratum folder on the internal storage.

Q. I'm having issues with WhatsApp, how do I fix it?
A. Read this

Q. Do I need to provide a logcat if I'm reporting a bug?
A. If you want it to be fixed faster (or at all) then yes, you should definitely provide a logcat. (Note: Please just link the logcat from your GDrive, Dropbox, etc. and do not post the content here. Thanks.)

Q. How do I get a logcat, what type should I get and more questions that can conveniently be answered by my pre-determined answer?
A1. Read this thoroughly. Also, here's a good app for getting logs: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tortel.syslog (Root needed).
A2. If you are already rooted, you can use the built-in feature to make a logcat and provide that. Just look into the others section in the AICP Extras main page.




The ROM should contain everything you need to enjoy Android Pie. You don't need to install any Add-on's, simply download the latest ROM, GApps, flash it and go!
If you want the device to run the ROM "rooted", you can flash a root solution of your choice after the ROM Zipfile.

It is STRONGLY recommended to fully wipe your device before flashing and please avoid restoring system apps and system data with Titanium Backup as this can cause stability issues that are very hard to debug.
If you believe you know what you're doing - then fine, go ahead, but please don't complain if you experience any strange behavior.

How to flash for the first time:
(Again: Don't do it if you don't know it!)

1. Download the ROM and GApps and transfer them to your device.
2. Boot to recovery (latest TWRP from the CarbonROM thread recommended).
3. Wipe the System, Cache, Data and ART/Dalvik cache.
4. Flash the ROM Zipfile.
5. Flash the GApps (optional, needed for e.g. Google Playstore to work).
6. Reboot your device.
The procedure might vary from device to device and is a bit different on system updates!


The ROM has GApps persistence in between dirty flashes, so you only have to flash them once!
The root solution can be flashed together with every OTA update (= ROM Update)



Currently supported Root Solution:

Magisk stable
Magisk versions >= 17.2 don't usually require to be flashed on every dirty flash.


PREREQUISITE FOR OTA ("Over-The-Air" Updates):
To be able to flash using the built-in OTA app, TWRP recovery is needed.
Please be sure that you are on the latest TWRP recovery. Keep in mind that this could also be an unofficial version!

If you want to contribute to the AICP or want see what is being worked on/merged, feel free to visit our Gerrit code review system. (Link is at the bottom!!!)



Kernel source:
https://github.com/AICP/kernel_sony_msm8974/tree/p9.0

ROM & Additional links:
AICP's Homepage
AICP Gerrit Code Review
AICP sources on Github
AICP Download page for official builds and media content
AICP Discord Community


Contributors:
rcstar6696
AdrianDC
drakonizer
Myself5
All the other contributors to sony msm8974 platform

You want to see a "normal" night at the "DEV office", click here!!

XDA:DevDB Information
Android Ice Cold Project (AICP) 14.0 (p9.0) castor/_windy (Sony Z2 Tablet), ROM for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Contributors
SpiritCroc
Source Code: https://github.com/AICP

ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked bootloader

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2018-12-29
Last Updated 2020-10-18
 

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Reserved

Device-specific changelog for test builds:
If a new build has no entry in here, it most likely only contains non-device-specific changes like e.g. new features or security patch level. For a complete ROM changelog, please refer to AICP gerrit or inbuilt changelog in AICP Extras.


20190118_17*
- Added back widevine blobs

20190112_1*
- Fixed offline charging (with wall charger)
- Fixed double tap to wake
- Fixed mac address

20181229_13*
- Initial release
 
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Works ??? thank you dev.

Cant trigger split screen with long press on recents button. Maybe a bug ?.

You are amazing provinding us with that high version of android concerning the fact that sony stoped support with 6 (or even 5)....
 

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have been using all day and must say it is snappy. The only thing i see not working so far is DOUBLE TAP TO WAKE. it is enabled in AICP Settings, but not working. Double tap to sleep is working but not double tap to wake. It is not something i can't live without, but it is nice to have. Otherwise all the basic stuff seems to work without issue.....For me anyway.
 
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Br4no

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It´s not a bug, it´s normal in Android 9 because i can´t trigger the split screen mode on my Pixel 2 with the Recent button.
Thanks for the info.

Using pixel dust pie on my pixel 2 and there it is working. Will try on girfriends pixel 2 which is running stock.

If so then I havent found any bug so far.
 

SpiritCroc

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Cant trigger split screen with long press on recents button. Maybe a bug ?.
You could use smartbar (Aicp Extras/Navigation/Enable navigation bar/Navigation mode - > smartbar) which is a highly customizable navigation bar and set it up to trigger split screen with long press on recents button if you wish
 
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Full Changelog link: https://dwnld.aicp-rom.com



- FMRadio
- Offline charging when connected to PC leads to reboots
- Offline charging when connected to wall charger leads to reboots on builds with enforcing sepolicy
- You tell... :p

...

ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked bootloader

Version Information
Status: Beta

Created 2018-12-29
Last Updated 2018-12-29
Great work, especially for an initial version.
Thanks for keeping this device alive.

I can not wait to test the rom, but currently I'm traveling and need the tablet.

Can someone please tell me the widevine security level?
(Does it work to download content from Netflix?)
It can be checked with DRM info (available at Playstore).

Does Miracast/screen cast and the camera(videos/photos/video calls) work?
 

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Splitscreen

All the split screen functionality may have changed with PIE. I rarely use split screen so I'm not sure. But i have been testing and.....SPLIT SCREEN DOES WORK. When you enter recent's, long press the icon above the recent window and you will get the split screen option. I tried using STOCK recents to get it to work this way.

If using SLIM RECENTS, long press the recent app name then select the side by side windows.

Hope this helps the ones needing split screen...
 

Br4no

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Yep, split screen works e.g. for smartbar...so no issue.

I noticed that when I make a phone call the person on the other side can't hear me.
 

solved

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So the Camera issue is still a thing? At first it works, but after a couple of restart i only receive the message "android camera could not connect"
also can't get a rotation lock working / i'm using rotation control pro but the tablet is still switching from landscape back *grml*


beside that, thank your for your work on this ROM. it's amazing that this tablet is still supported by someone (even the LTE Version) and surprise, it really works well
with android 9 .. i'm happy :) *thumbs up*
 

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First of all, a huge THANK YOU to all people involved! It is incredible that we get Pie on our almost 5 year old tablet!

I have installed this ROM the following way:
- Extracted boot.img
- Flashed boot.img with fastboot
- Flashed TWRP with fastboot
- Edit: Flashed ROM/ GApps Pico
- Rebooted
- Flashed Magisk

So far everything which I have tested has worked:
- Google integration (Fotos etc.)
- WIFI/ Internet
- Youtube
- Chromecast
- Camera

I cannot say anything about battery consumption yet, but this is just a first beta anyways...

I'm very happy, keep up the good work :good:
 
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