[ROM][T][UB][L] CyanogenMod 12.1 - Neo's Homebuilds [DISCONTINUED]

WhiteNeo · Dec 26, 2014 at 5:24 PM

CyanogenMod 12.1 is a free, community built distribution of Android 5.1 (Lollipop) which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone.

ROM Features:

Based on latest CyanogenMod 12.1 sources
Compiled with SaberMod 4.9 and JustArchi's Optimizations V4.1 for maximum performance
Full F2FS support - no mount issues during ROM updates
SELinux set to 'permissive' by default
Android default UID and GID for internal storage
(No more write issues after formatting sdcard!)
Slim and fast user build

Kernel Features:

Based on latest CAF kernel sources (LA.AF.1.1.c1)
Compiled with ArchiToolchain 4.9 and several Cortex-A9 optimizations
Overclocking up to 1.62 GHz
Underclocking up to 162 MHz for maximum battery life
User-customizable CPU Voltage driver (thanks to faux123)
Intelliactive and IntelliMinMax CPU governors (thanks to faux123)
In-kernel Thermal Driver (thanks to franciscofranco)
SIO and FIOPS IO schedulers
F2FS (Flash-Friendly File System) support (Performance comparison vs EXT4)
FauxSound support for maximum audio gain control (thanks to faux123)
Latest TWRP recovery, including a Materialised TWRP theme by z31s1g

Be aware that improper usage of kernel features can cause serious damage to your device!
Only use the stuff above if you know what you're doing!

In agreement with the GPL, you can find the sources and defconfig used to compile this kernel right here.

Known Issues:
Please keep in mind that CM12.1 sources are still work in progress. As a result, some features may be broken or only partially working.
That's why I decided to only list device-specific issues below.

Below ~60% battery, the displayed battery level will reduce significantly on rebooting. This is a known issue with all AOSP based ROMs.

After switching to a new battery, I noticed this behavior is related to automatic battery calibration and directly affected by the health of your phone's battery.

Disclaimer:
By downloading and installing this ROM, you agree that I cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to your device while installing or using it. Please keep in mind that it's YOU who chose to do these modifications to your device!

Installation:

Make sure your bootloader is unlocked - if not, follow this guide: Link
First installation? Flash the boot.img from ROM zip via Flashtool (use Fastboot mode!)
Boot into TWRP recovery
Do a factory reset and wipe system partition
Flash latest ROM zip (check "Downloads" section)
Flash suitable GApps for CM12.1 or CM12
Flash latest SuperSU from here: Link
Reboot

Downloads:

Final CM12.1 version: Link (Last updated: Jan 08, 2016)
Final CM12 version: Link (Last updated: April 05, 2015)
CM default su binary: Link (Don't flash if you're using SuperSU!)
Uninstaller zip: Link (Restores default storage permissions)

Credits:

CyanogenMod Team for their active development on the CM12.1 sources.
updateing for helping me with lots of compilation issues and initial bugfixing on Xperia V.
JustArchi for his awesome optimizations!

Changelog:

If you like my work and want to support me, please hit that thanks button, give some positive feedback or consider a small donation for my efforts.

XDA:DevDB Information
CyanogenMod 12.1, ROM for the Sony Xperia T

Contributors
WhiteNeo
Source Code: https://github.com/WhiteNeo-?tab=repositories

ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: CyanogenMod 12.1

Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated

Created 2014-12-26
Last Updated 2016-01-08

WhiteNeo · Nov 1, 2015

FAQ:

How to update to latest build?

1. Reboot to recovery
2. Flash latest rom zip
3. Flash latest gapps linked in OP
4. Flash SuperSU
5. Wipe Cache & Dalvik Cache
6. Reboot
How to safely uninstall this rom?
1. If you were using F2FS, revert to EXT4 before uninstalling!
2. Reboot to recovery
3. Flash neo-uninstall.zip
4. Proceed with the installation steps of your new rom

Should you face storage issues with your new rom, run the following Terminal commands:
Code:
su chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown 2800:2800 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown -R 2800:2800 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0

Troubleshooting:

I can't create folders in internal storage!
Follow the instructions on updating to latest build. While flashing, my rom will apply its required storage permissions automatically.

Alternatively, you may simply run the following Terminal commands:
Code:
su chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown -R 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0
Camera any Gallery won't save my photos!
Follow the instructions on updating to latest build. While flashing, my rom will apply its required storage permissions automatically.

Alternatively, you may simply run the following Terminal commands:
Code:
su chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown -R 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0
I can't move apps to sdcard!

Moving apps to internal storage is quite buggy and discouraged. I recommend repartitioning your device with the instructions below.

Advanced Modifications:

Switching to F2FS:

First of all, make sure you're running homebuild version 20150215 or later!
1. Copy all important files from internal storage to the external sdcard
2. Reboot to recovery
3. Do a full backup (make sure to select external sdcard as target location)
4. Disable MTP in "Mount" menu
5. Go to "Wipe" > "Advanced Wipe" menu
6. Check "System", then tap "FS Options" and "Change FS"
7. Select "F2FS", then swipe to apply the change
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for "Data" and "Cache" partitions, as well as internal storage
9. Navigate to TWRP Settings and check "Use rm -rf instead of formatting"
10. Restore your previous backup
12. Reboot to system
13. Restore your copied files from external sdcard
14. Reboot
Reverting to EXT4:

1. Copy all important files from internal storage to the external sdcard
2. Reboot to recovery
3. Do a full backup (make sure to select external sdcard as target location)
4. Disable MTP in "Mount" menu
5. Go to "Wipe" > "Advanced Wipe" menu
6. Check "System", then tap "FS Options" and "Change FS"
7. Select "EXT4", then swipe to apply the change
8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for "Data" and "Cache" partitions, as well as internal storage
9. Navigate to TWRP Settings and check "Use rm -rf instead of formatting"
10. Restore your previous backup
12. Reboot to system
13. Restore your copied files from external sdcard
14. Reboot
Repartitioning your device:
Note:
- Up to 14GB of free space on external sdcard might be required to perform the steps below! (Should be less if your internal storage isn't completely bloated )
- The value XXXX used below has to be replaced with a calculated number and varies depending on your desired space. I recommend 5120, as it's a decent balance between general data storage (used for most apps) and space on internal storage for apps with bigger data (games). Refer to step 13 of this link if you want to calculate your own partition sizes.
1. Copy all important files from internal storage to the external sdcard with the following terminal command:
Code:
rsync -P -a /sdcard /ext_card/sdcard0/
2. Reboot to recovery
3. Do a full backup (make sure to select external sdcard as target location)
4. Navigate to "Mount" menu, disable MTP and unmount all partitions listed there
5. Navigate to "Advanced" > "Terminal Command" and type the following code:
Code:
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 print
This command should display some text like this:
Code:

Model: MMC MAG2GA (sd/mmc) Disk /dev/block/mmcblk0: 15.6GB Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/512B Partition Table: gpt Number Start End Size File system Name Flags 1 131kB 2228kB 2097kB TA 2 2228kB 3801kB 1573kB Boot 3 3801kB 5374kB 1573kB Boot2 4 6291kB 27.3MB 21.0MB Kernel 5 27.3MB 28.3MB 1049kB TZ 6 29.4MB 32.5MB 3146kB modemst1 7 33.6MB 36.7MB 3146kB modemst2 8 37.7MB 40.9MB 3146kB fsg 9 40.9MB 46.1MB 5243kB ramdump 10 46.1MB 54.5MB 8389kB ext4 apps_log 11 54.5MB 71.3MB 16.8MB FOTAKernel 12 71.3MB 1359MB 1288MB System 13 1359MB 1621MB 262MB Cache 14 1621MB 3769MB 2147MB Userdata 15 3769MB 15.6GB 11.9GB SDCard
We're going to remove Userdata and SDCard partitions, so check if these partitions also have the numbers 14 and 15 on your phone.

6. Type the following terminal commands to proceed with resizing the partitions:
Code:
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 rm 14 parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 rm 15 parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 mkpartfs logical ext2 1621 [B]XXXX[/B] parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 name 14 Userdata parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 mkpartfs logical ext2 [B]XXXX[/B] 15.6GB parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 name 15 SDCard
7. Leave the terminal screen and go to "Wipe" > "Advanced Wipe" menu
8. Check "Data", then tap "FS Options" and "Change FS"
9. Select "EXT4" or "F2FS", then swipe to apply the change
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for internal storage (is named "sdcard" in this menu)
11. Restore your previous backup
12. Restore your backed-up files from external sdcard with the following terminal command:
Code:
cp -a /external_sd/sdcard0/* /sdcard/
13. Reboot
14. Enter the following terminal commands to fix storage permissions:
Code:
su chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 chown -R 1023:1023 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0

WhiteNeo · May 16, 2015

Screenshots:

Video:

moliverac8 · Dec 26, 2014 at 6:03 PM

Loving you right now,as this is a new version of Android, if I am coming from 4.4 KK do I need to flash boot.img before right?
Thanks

WhiteNeo · Dec 26, 2014 at 6:10 PM

moliverac8 said:
Loving you right now,as this is a new version of Android, if I am coming from 4.4 KK do I need to flash boot.img before right?
Thanks

Should not be necessary, if you're on 4.4.

Waiting your feedback mate!

moliverac8 · Dec 26, 2014

WhiteNeo said:
Should not be necessary, if you're on 4.4.
Waiting your feedback mate!

Now I am in my village without a working internet until January, sorry, I'll see if I managed to download your ROM somehow, I can't wait!?
Happy New Year!

Imhuurd · Dec 26, 2014 at 8:14 PM

Yes, At last... I'm downloading and testing this right away

i've been waiting for this

PeterGeorgiou · Dec 26, 2014 at 8:40 PM

bro what can i say..you did it! your the man!

thank you so much!! Working like a dream!

LeonardK · Jan 1, 2015

Thanks mate

Really, thank you WhiteNeo!

Actually: Why is it in "original Android dev"?

PeterGeorgiou · Dec 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM

Been running for a few hours and i just want to congratulate you once again!

just one minor thing that im sure you already know but i'll point out ..keyboard gesture isn't working..
That's literally the only thing i have noticed that is not working

tajimura · Dec 26, 2014 at 9:52 PM

LeonardK said:
Really, thank you Neo!

Actually: Why is it in "original Android dev"?

Because it's built from sources and so on and so forth.

LeonardK · Jan 1, 2015

tajimura said:
Because it's built from sources and so on and so forth.

So in this case 'original' means the AOSP sources? I thought it meant sth like 'based on the original (=stock) ROM'.

@WhiteNeo: Is it possible to link the sources?

Found Bugs (CM or device specific?):
- Calculator Button Widget behaves strangely (not the 'big' widget)
- Themes Showcase doesn't change tab (eg. to Wallpapers) and Options makes it crash.

Both theme to be general issues I think

WhiteNeo · Dec 26, 2014 at 10:56 PM

PeterGeorgiou said:
Been running for a few hours and i just want to congratulate you once again!
just one minor thing that im sure you already know but i'll point out ..keyboard gesture isn't working..
That's literally the only thing i have noticed that is not working

Keyboard gesture won't work on AOSP because it requires a proprietary lib by Google. You can install Google Keyboard to have the same look with swype

Alternatively, check my XV CM12 thread for the material Xperia keyboard I attached to one of my latest comments.

dantefff · Oct 25, 2013 73 24 0

Thank you very much WhiteNeo. You are giving our phone a new live.

By the way, for people that has tried it yet, what about camera quality? Is it better than 4.4 cyanogen roms?

LeonardK · Dec 25, 2014 209 40 0

Google Search Bar

The Search bar sometimes has display issues, that is the icons on it arent displayed anymore.
On my previous post: It should be @WhiteNeo of course, didnt know it would automatically link it

WhiteNeo · Dec 27, 2014 at 12:35 AM

LeonardK said:
The Search bar sometimes has display issues, that is the icons on it arent displayed anymore.
On my previous post: It should be @WhiteNeo of course, didnt know it would automatically link it

All of the bugs that have been mentioned so far appear to be sources related, so no need to post them here.
I recommend creating a new issue at https://jira.cyanogenmod.org if you detect any bugs that are obviously not related to our phones' hardware.

thedisturbedone · Dec 27, 2014

Thanks for the build! The ROM is super smooth and bug free for me so far, except maybe the front camera being fuzzy when i tested it. I'm going to try and see how long i can live without xposed. Great work!

Oh wait.. snapshare doesn't work. ****!

tajimura · Dec 27, 2014 at 5:40 AM

I've got a glitch - mobile data is on, but the "H" symbol is gone. Meaning there is no "H". Up-and-down arrows are in place when data is being transmitted, but no "H". Other than that everything's just fine.

PeterGeorgiou · Dec 27, 2014 at 6:49 AM

WhiteNeo said:
Keyboard gesture won't work on AOSP because it requires a proprietary lib by Google. You can install Google Keyboard to have the same look with swype

Alternatively, check my XV CM12 thread for the material Xperia keyboard I attached to one of my latest comments.

Thanks a lot mate

loving your Xperia keyboard!

Imhuurd · Dec 27, 2014 at 7:02 AM

My feedback

Everything works well..

im amazed by this new experience..

Some things i've noticed
- From facing camera stretches the image from camera sometime
- I experienced whistle from speaker while calling, however, i flashed a zip, which fixed it, i will attach the zip file

other than that, everything is working well in my point of view..

i will post more soon if i come across some..

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