Good day all.
Due to the lack of a single Custom ROM for our beloved Xperia C3, I have taken it upon myself to develop CyanogenMod 12.1 for it. If you are reading this and have any experience with developing ROMs or would like to beta test the ROM, please contact me either over PM or via email at [email protected].
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Riccorbypro
You first need a working recovery for the rom, that's the main thing needed for anyone who took the risk of rooting the rom. And then hack open the bootloader >.>
I don't mind testing, but this is the only phone I have and I can't afford another (college student here too). So this is a list I made when anyone asks me about installing custom roms.
1. Have a trusted source compile a working recovery, and test backed up rom to ensure it works
2. A flashable tool+stock rom that works
3. List of identified errors with their possible solutions that confirmed works
Sorry, I'm not putting much hope into this phone but if anything ever works, this is my proposed counter to Murphy's Law.
Edit: if you're looking at AOSP similarities, you might want to try Carbon Rom for a starter, but that's my personal taste. My last N7000 ran Carbon KitKat and it was one of the most stable I've had.
1. Have a trusted source compile a working recovery, and test backed up rom to ensure it works
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If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
2. A flashable tool+stock rom that works
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XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.
Riccorbypro said:
If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.
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Hmm, thanks for the info then. Hopefully the rom will have a fix for the rear camera imaging as well, it's a huge turnoff for the C3. Maybe I'll compile a kernel with the recovery but that will be quite a long ways ahead. Anyhoo, one last question; does the CM12 for Xperia have a Stamina mode as well? I'm not familiar with the Xperia roms, and have been using a substitute Xposed app on other devices similar to Stamina.
AutumQueen92 said:
Hmm, thanks for the info then. Hopefully the rom will have a fix for the rear camera imaging as well, it's a huge turnoff for the C3. Maybe I'll compile a kernel with the recovery but that will be quite a long ways ahead. Anyhoo, one last question; does the CM12 for Xperia have a Stamina mode as well? I'm not familiar with the Xperia roms, and have been using a substitute Xposed app on other devices similar to Stamina.
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No, CM12.1 DOES NOT have Stamina. Stamina Mode is an Xperia exclusive. However, I find that even when running stock ROM, I have no need for Stamina Mode. AOSP Lollipop, and, by extension, CM12, has a "Battery Saver" mode that kicks in at 15% battery, but that is about it. I'm sure that the Xposed Module that you're using would work, though.
Riccorbypro said:
If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.
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Will the recovery u mrntioned works on lollipop firmware?
Yes, it works on Lollipop. Check my other thread on how to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3178395
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Hello guys would like to know how to install using windows binaries in the kitkat AOSP d2212 appreciate the help of all.
i9assistencia said:
Hello guys would like to know how to install using windows binaries in the kitkat AOSP d2212 appreciate the help of all.
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There's no 4.4 AOSP for our device, we can expect a alpha/beta release of 5.0 AOSP for the next weeks/months but therefore it's not working on dual SIM E3 variants like 2212 for now.
adrianocolvero said:
There's no 4.4 AOSP for our device, we can expect a alpha/beta release of 5.0 AOSP for the next weeks/months but therefore it's not working on dual SIM E3 variants like 2212 for now.
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Ok, really it comes to custom roms for sony we always have to be patient because everything always takes a little longer if not for the work of the external dev we would not ever leave the 4.4.2
i9assistencia said:
Ok, really it comes to custom roms for sony we always have to be patient because everything always takes a little longer if not for the work of the external dev we would not ever leave the 4.4.2
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8---> yeah
Dear All,
Im reading for days but I cannot figure out: What is the most stable KitKat (v4.4.x) version for the Sony Xperia E Dual (C1605). All the versions I see e.g. CM11 are almost one year old with bugs. I like to have the camera working. I also see a lot of FW/ROM cominations. But I don't see a version which is stable and say one or two monds old.
Can someone tell what is the latest most stable KitKat (v4.4.x) ROM (and kernel). I don't need special theams, overclocking, games etc I only need stability at KitKat. And where to download
acinfo64 said:
Dear All,
Im reading for days but I cannot figure out: What is the most stable KitKat (v4.4.x) version for the Sony Xperia E Dual (C1605). All the versions I see e.g. CM11 are almost one year old with bugs. I like to have the camera working. I also see a lot of FW/ROM cominations. But I don't see a version which is stable and say one or two monds old.
Can someone tell what is the latest most stable KitKat (v4.4.x) ROM (and kernel). I don't need special theams, overclocking, games etc I only need stability at KitKat. And where to download
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All KitKat based ROM that there are currently are only for single Sim version and no one is stable because port KitKat on an old device is difficult. Try stock based ROM and you will not be disappointed (I hope).
Thank you very much for your answer.
Ok that's why I didn't succeeded. I tried several roms and kernels but none of them worked with dual sim or where 4.4.
I now recovered with flashmode and C1605_11.3.A.3.1_CE.ftf. Hopefully this also restores the kernel and wipes all previous settings?
I hope it will work better now. My xperia rebooted automatically so now and then (especially after power down) and I had hoped to solve it with a new ROM. Because it's not the battery or battery contacts.
acinfo64 said:
Ok that's why I didn't succeeded. I tried several roms and kernels but none of them worked with dual sim or where 4.4.
I now recovered with flashmode and C1605_11.3.A.3.1_CE.ftf. Hopefully this also restores the kernel and wipes all previous settings?
I hope it will work better now. My xperia rebooted automatically so now and then (especially after power down) and I had hoped to solve it with a new ROM. Because it's not the battery or battery contacts.
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When you flash a firmware it'll reset all your settings, contacts, etc.
So your device reboot by itself? I never had this problem and I think that you will not solve it flashing another ROM, anyway I recommend to you to try Candy's ROM (by TheBrainCandy).
P.S.: Sorry for my bad English.
Hi guys looking at getting the idol 3 5.5 just a couple of questions
Can someone tell me what the different model numbers are as far as I know there are 4 different variants of the idol 3
Also I'm looking to keep to a stock rom based rom which one is best to use or should I just root and stick to the stock rom anyways as all I really want to do is remove system apps I don't use and install viper4android lol
Thanks
Hello,
The problem is with the 5 models (6045I,6045Y,6045O,6045K,6045B they are 99% same, i think the diference is in kernel/radio/dual sim).
so there are lot of custom roms, but the problem is, that they are only builds by fans and not really a developers (except "Unjustified Dev" which is the only one real developer here so far). so they just build the rom and cannot do much about the problems. This ends in many builds (CM, PAC, LEWA... ) all are CM based builds, there are also a lot of kernels,. the problem is nobody really knows what are the diference.
For someone is kernel " x" working for someone not etc.
So thats the reason i am on stock.
I managed to find, that TCL i806 is alcatel idol3 (TCL is the owner company of Alcatel). So i get the stock firmware for i806 and made some mods. Its probably the nearest to stock firmware. The only problem is, that it includes kernel, thats 100% working with 6045Y. You can try to boot it on your own device, but for suer to flash (not boot) TWRP recovery, make full backup and also download the other kernels, so you can swap them in TWRP.
If all things go well we should have android Marshmallow start rolling out in june.
DallasCZ said:
Hello,
The problem is with the 5 models (6045I,6045Y,6045O,6045K,6045B they are 99% same, i think the diference is in kernel/radio/dual sim).
so there are lot of custom roms, but the problem is, that they are only builds by fans and not really a developers (except "Unjustified Dev" which is the only one real developer here so far). so they just build the rom and cannot do much about the problems. This ends in many builds (CM, PAC, LEWA... ) all are CM based builds, there are also a lot of kernels,. the problem is nobody really knows what are the diference.
For someone is kernel " x" working for someone not etc.
So thats the reason i am on stock.
I managed to find, that TCL i806 is alcatel idol3 (TCL is the owner company of Alcatel). So i get the stock firmware for i806 and made some mods. Its probably the nearest to stock firmware. The only problem is, that it includes kernel, thats 100% working with 6045Y. You can try to boot it on your own device, but for suer to flash (not boot) TWRP recovery, make full backup and also download the other kernels, so you can swap them in TWRP.
If all things go well we should have android Marshmallow start rolling out in june.
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thanks fro the reply i was looking at flashing your rom anyways lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/development/rom-6045-i806-dcz-stock-oc-kernel-root-t3257511 :good:
i mainly just want all the bloatware off and to be rooted and twrp then should be good to go
when i get my idol 3 hopefully in next couple of days when it arrives ill install your rom
how do you find the phone i know its not a power house, i dont game or anything i mainly want a good display good sound and a decent camera :laugh:
and i assume that all the different models should work with your rom
thanks again
brockyneo said:
thanks fro the reply i was looking at flashing your rom anyways lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/development/rom-6045-i806-dcz-stock-oc-kernel-root-t3257511 :good:
i mainly just want all the bloatware off and to be rooted and twrp then should be good to go
when i get my idol 3 hopefully in next couple of days when it arrives ill install your rom
how do you find the phone i know its not a power house, i dont game or anything i mainly want a good display good sound and a decent camera :laugh:
and i assume that all the different models should work with your rom
thanks again
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then alcatel Idol3 is what you need..good display, fabulous sound and decent camera.
DallasCZ said:
then alcatel Idol3 is what you need..good display, fabulous sound and decent camera.
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thanks for the reply well ive ordered it and its coming tomorrow its the 6045Y version so am i right in saying i should be able to just install your rom no problem and i dont need to install the different kernel
also what kernel are you using as ill properly use the same one lol
sorry one last question do i unlock my bootloader as well before root ect
thanks again for your help
6045Y is same model as mine. So unlock bootloader and then flash TWRP recovery, make backup, flash my rom. I allready included overclocked ARDE team kernel. If you have some problems (freezes, reboots) then probably your SoC isnt capable of holding the OC, then just launch the kernel adiutor and lower the frquencies.
DallasCZ said:
6045Y is same model as mine. So unlock bootloader and then flash TWRP recovery, make backup, flash my rom. I allready included overclocked ARDE team kernel. If you have some problems (freezes, reboots) then probably your SoC isnt capable of holding the OC, then just launch the kernel adiutor and lower the frquencies.
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thanks will do is your rom the latest version that alcatel has released (in other words should i be able to flash your rom from any version of stock thats on my phone) and great ill just flash your rom and happy days lol
does xposed work ok on the idol 3 and if so what version do we flash
again thanks for your help carnt wait till tomorrow now
i dont use xposed, but should work without problems (have tried months ago). and also download mobile uphrade q v. 5.0.6 (its also on my google drive). its the alcatel app to get you to stock if something goes wrong. Also in my unlock bootloader thread is a bat file which makes all partition backup of your phone.
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i dont use xposed, but should work without problems (have tried months ago). and also download mobile uphrade q v. 5.0.6 (its also on my google drive). its the alcatel app to get you to stock if something goes wrong. Also in my unlock bootloader thread is a bat file which makes all partition backup of your phone.
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hi ive recieved the phone and well impressed so far
im up to backing up the stock rom just wondering what do i back up in TWRP and believe is or not ive never backed up before but thought now is a good time to start lol
Just got a spare Z3, and since this device has been quite inactive on developments and such, the most preferred route is to stay stock for stability.
Now, I looked on our Android Development section and there seems to have a couple of stock-based ROMs which are good, and now, even in 2018, I was wondering what stock-based ROMs you guys are still using?
Any bias comments are welcome as long as it's spoken through experience. Also, a combination of Stock-based ROM a Custom Kernel would be nice to hear as well, if you use those.
Thanks guys for noticing~
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Ever heard of OFFICIALLY supported
I use carbon Rom. It's supported officially.
And TWRP 3.2.1.0
Use gapps or mindthegapps
Updated weekly before. Now it's monthly.
No bugs, stable!!
0 problems in 2018
With that firmware & hardware
Stefan.xda said:
I use carbon Rom. It's supported officially.
And TWRP 3.2.1.0
Use gapps or mindthegapps
Updated weekly before. Now it's monthly.
No bugs, stable!!
0 problems in 2018
With that firmware & hardware
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Any ways to use cyberian camera on carbon oreo? Right now im using existenz on my z3c, everything is ok and it has tones of customizations i can recommend for z3 too. But the best rom for battery is still slimm rom. Whatever lets turn back to my question, only because it is not possible use cyberian cam on carbon oreo i will go for carbon nougat with xperia ui. Can you share your experience with snapdragon camera if you use oreo version?
i have djust used the default camera app that came preinstalled with the rom. as 3rd party apps arent as good as stock. And its really good enough.
and i dont like to use outdated roms still on 6.0 M
im a crazy chronic updater.
Ömer said:
Any ways to use cyberian camera on carbon oreo? Right now im using existenz on my z3c, everything is ok and it has tones of customizations i can recommend for z3 too. But the best rom for battery is still slimm rom. Whatever lets turn back to my question, only because it is not possible use cyberian cam on carbon oreo i will go for carbon nougat with xperia ui. Can you share your experience with snapdragon camera if you use oreo version?
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search in the Carbon or Omni Thread, someone posted magisk Modules for this
There should also be a guide in there for (regular) flashing this.
Antiallergiker said:
search in the Carbon or Omni Thread, someone posted magisk Modules for this
There should also be a guide in there for (regular) flashing this.
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I can do whatever you want if you can find that page im looking for it for 3 months i beg you
Ömer said:
I can do whatever you want if you can find that page im looking for it for 3 months i beg you
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I uploaded all Modules, the original ones got deleted.
Here ya go: https://www110.zippyshare.com/v/Tax6KimL/file.html
This was the original Post
Does anyone here still have this phone? only for curiosity
I just noticed that I enter the low activity device group
It's really a shame ... it's not a good phone, a newer rom would make it explode
See Ya!
Yes me I have one. I search in the net to find a debloat rom to go in. Can't find anyone even in XDA! It's a sm-g386w but if if found a ROM for sm-g386t I'll try...
Yep I still have my GT-18262 and I use it for experimental stuff only though but it was my first samsung phone...
Nex said:
Does anyone here still have this phone? only for curiosity
I just noticed that I enter the low activity device group
It's really a shame ... it's not a good phone, a newer rom would make it explode
See Ya!
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I do, inastalled twrp, CM 12, rooted, and fly on mod working. I may try to disable secure boot, but currently focusing on my main phone.
LAST_krypton said:
I do, inastalled twrp, CM 12, rooted, and fly on mod working. I may try to disable secure boot, but currently focusing on my main phone.
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I've searching a working cm12 for arubaslim, can you send me the zip?
Nex said:
I've searching a working cm12 for arubaslim, can you send me the zip?
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Don't quite remember, I haven't used that phone in a while
[ROM][6.0.1][GT-i8262] Cyanogenmod 13 for Samsung Galaxy Core
Credit: androidlover5842 for creating the recovery,kernel and guiding me. weritos efex09 Instructions: Download zip and please use the TWRP recovery from this thread. Do simple wipe (Factory reset) by using TWRP recovery. Don't do advance...
forum.xda-developers.com
I got in
Nex said:
Does anyone here still have this phone? only for curiosity
I just noticed that I enter the low activity device group
It's really a shame ... it's not a good phone, a newer rom would make it explode
See Ya!
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I got it in my pocket in this very moment. (It's
a core G-386W. More or less a late model with better parts. 0.5gb of more RAM iirc
Really run smoothly in most conditions. Still love it. Only replaced it with a LG V20 (not letting go of that removable battery) for OS reason.
I still have mine works great for me I just wished I could update it so I can get some newer aps so at least I could connect my smart watch with it. the only thing I did was years ago installed rooted it and installed kitkat ( I think it was back in 2014) other then that haven't done anything but bought a new battery
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I still have mine works great for me I just wished I could update it so I can get some newer aps so at least I could connect my smart watch with it. the only thing I did was years ago installed rooted it and installed kitkat ( I think it was back in 2014) other then that haven't done anything but bought a new battery
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I really need to root and instal a custom ROM on mine. My other driver is degoogled but google still tracks it trought the core. You know any decent ROM for it?
LAST_krypton said:
I do, inastalled twrp, CM 12, rooted, and fly on mod working. I may try to disable secure boot, but currently focusing on my main phone.
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Does Wi-Fi and cellular networks work? I installed CM12.1 on mine, everything works perfectly, except the Wi-Fi and calls/sms
I know I am almost 2 years late to the party but I will leave this for those who are willing to dive into the rabbit hole. I managed to build a "functional" lineage18.1 for the SM-g386W Afyonltecan and I am willing to share it as well as the source so that hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me will take the lead or help to fix the bugs so that we can enjoy this piece of history for few more years. Don't get me wrong, it is far from perfect and so far only worked on my device. I also successfully build lineage 16.0 and twrp 3.7.0 but they are too buggy to be useful as is.