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This was the start for Unofficial builds of SlimKat ROM for Amami (Special thanks for @akshaybz),
but now we finally have Official support for our device by SlimRoms team :victory: :

[ROM][4.4.4][OFFICIAL][KTU84Q] SlimKat - Amami [Weeklies]



So now this thread should be deleted:p

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Old SlimKat, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Contributors
akshaybz, OmarEinea

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2014-03-31
Last Updated 2014-08-16
 

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Status

DOWNLOADS:
Current:
SLIM GAPPS
Build 6.2
OLD:

THINGS WORKING:
  • ART works well.
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • RIL (Calls, Mobile Data, SMS)
  • GPS
  • Camera
  • WiFi Hotspot
  • NFC


KNOWN ISSUES:
  • Manual network search not working
    [*]Compass Sensor
    [*]TWRP included in the build is still a bit buggy     - All fixed in @omarainea's build
 
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How to install

Prerequisites:
  • Unlocked Bootloader
  • TWRP/CWM Recovery
Follow this guide to reach the prerequisite state.

Now, you'll be having rooted stock firmware with bootloader unlocked and XZDualRecovery installed.

Installation Instructions if you're already on CM11 [Said to be working with stock KK ROM too, please test]:
  • Boot into TWRP/CWM recovery.
  • In recovery make a full wipe as per these instructions:
    • CWM perform wipe data/factory reset and in mounts and storage section format system.
    • TWRP choose advanced in wipe section and wipe dalvik cache, cache, system and data.
  • Flash SlimKat rom zip
  • Flash SlimKat gapps zip [DOWNLOAD]
  • Reboot. Done.
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Installation Instructions if above fails: [source]

  • Extract the boot.img from the zip to your computer, you will need this file for fastboot.
  • Place the SlimKat .zip file on the root of the SD card.
  • (optional)Place the Gapps .zip file on the root of the SD card.
  • Put the phone into fastboot mode: [Disconnect USB, power off device, hold volume up key and connect USB - Blue LED]
  • Open a terminal on the PC and enter the following:
    Code: 
    fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
  • While the device reboots, press the Volume rockers a few times to load recovery.
  • Once the device boots into the TWRP Recovery, choose advanced in wipe section and wipe dalvik cache, cache, system and data.
  • Flash SlimKat rom zip
  • Flash SlimKat gapps zip [DOWNLOAD]
  • Reboot. Done.
Click to expand...
 
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Personal Notes

I flashed over CM11.
There were lotsa force closes since I did dirty flash and didn't flash gapps.
So, do flash gapps and follow instructions carefully.
The CM11 boot.img was also working with Slim, so CM11 kernels should work fine :)

Credits & Thanks

  • Google
  • XDA
  • SlimRoms
  • CyanogenMod
  • GitHub
  • @prbassplayer for all his help and answering craploadsa questions :p
  • @Androguide.fr
  • @FXP
  • @sylentprofet for Builduntu VM, saved me lotsa time :)
  • All the guys who helped me.
  • @omarainea for building the perfect SlimKAT for Z1c. Great work :)
 
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How is this as a daily driver?
Any bugs?
I have been a big fan of Slim for years on my old SGS2, so pleased to see a port of it here for the Z1c.
So far I have stuck to locked bootloader, but it would be worth moving if you get this working properly.
Good luck with this project.
 
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Didgesteve said:
How is this as a daily driver?
Any bugs?
I have been a big fan of Slim for years on my old SGS2, so pleased to see a port of it here for the Z1c.
So far I have stuck to locked bootloader, but it would be worth moving if you get this working properly.
Good luck with this project.
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In my initial tests I only faced the mentioned bugs, been running smooth since then on ART.
Will do more intensive testing tonight and see if can find and kill more bugs :)
I would say the build looks pretty good.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
 
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Thanks for your work the ROM is smooth and cool,
I flashed its kernel through flashtool, and installed the ROM after a full wipe,
everything seems to be working just fine, the only thing I noticed is that screen orientation isn't working,
I think it is related to the compass sensor bug mentioned in OP.

and here are some screenshots: (dpi by default like that)



 
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akshaybz said:
In my initial tests I only faced the mentioned bugs, been running smooth since then on ART.
Will do more intensive testing tonight and see if can find and kill more bugs :)
I would say the build looks pretty good.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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Anybody tryed?
The sound bug is present?
 
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akshaybz said:
Sorry I don't follow you, you can only access TWRP?
Just reflashing the ROM should do it, or restore your nandroid?
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Nanroid made in with CWM, also TWRP don't see it.
Try reflash...

After reflash don't changed: can't mount system the SD card!
All works fine, but I NEED SD card
 
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papzi57 said:
Nanroid made in with CWM, also TWRP don't see it.
Try reflash...
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The CM11 boot.img comes with CWM.

Extract the img from the link (Unable to attach here :silly:): [DOWNLOAD]

Code: 
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot_cm.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
This way you'll have CM and can restore the backup if you want :)
Although I still have no clue what happened with ya :p
Did the installation failed? bootloop? or what?
 
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Nanroid made in with CWM, also TWRP don't see it.
Try reflash...

After reflash don't changed: can't mount system the SD card!
All works fine, but I NEED SD card
Click to expand...
Could you help me?

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 PM ----------
akshaybz said:
The CM11 boot.img comes with CWM.

So, flash the attached file using:
Code: 
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot_cm.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
This way you'll have CM and can restore the backup if you want :)
Although I still have no clue what happened with ya :p
Did the installation failed? bootloop? or what?
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Attached missing.
So: The installation was full without any error, no bootloop.
OK, please attach the CM kernel, and I'll try again.
 
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Could you help me?

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 PM ----------



Attached missing.
So: The installation was full without any error, no bootloop.
OK, please attach the CM kernel, and I'll try again.
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Ohh, so the only problem is that your SD card is not detected?
Has to be some error on your side coz it works well with mine :/

It's at /storage/sdcard1 or external_sd :)
 
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akshaybz said:
Ohh, so the only problem is that your SD card is not detected?
Has to be some error on your side coz it works well with mine :/

It's at /storage/sdcard1 or external_sd :)
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ONLY problem? Sorry I don't understand..
Can't take a screenshot.
On setting/storage I only see: Mount SD card, but nothing happen,
On Esfilexplorer I see on storage/ sdcard1 or ext_card empty folder.
This not ONBLY problem...
 
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ONLY problem? Sorry I don't understand..
Can't take a screenshot.
On setting/storage I only see: Mount SD card, but nothing happen,
On Esfilexplorer I see on storage/ sdcard1 or ext_card empty folder.
This not ONBLY problem...
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Can you give me a screenshot of "Settings > Storage"?
(If you can't take screenshot using Slim shortcuts, you can use some app from Play Store or use DDMS tool from the Android SDK.
Thanks :)
 
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akshaybz said:
Can you give me a screenshot of "Settings > Storage"?
(If you can't take screenshot using Slim shortcuts, you can use some app from Play Store or use DDMS tool from the Android SDK.
Thanks :)
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Unfortunatly can't take screenshot (I dunno why), in settings stuck: Mount sd card.
Ok I need tomorrow early morning to work, now end the experiment...
Don't understand what can the obstruction.
 
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