Reccommended ROM? - Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Im switching to android and ill be geting an old Z3, im thinking its best if i use custom ROMs as it doesnt get updated anymore, i looked at lineage os but which ROM would you recommend?
any roms that look like Windows 10 Mobile?

Carbon rom / omni rom
Danny___Taylor said:
Im switching to android and ill be geting an old Z3, im thinking its best if i use custom ROMs as it doesnt get updated anymore, i looked at lineage os but which ROM would you recommend?
any roms that look like Windows 10 Mobile?
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I can fully recommend carbon rom with weekly updates. Also omnirom wich is similar.
Rock solid performance with carbon, very few bugs. Stable!

Stefan.xda said:
I can fully recommend carbon rom with weekly updates. Also omnirom wich is similar.
Rock solid performance with carbon, very few bugs. Stable!
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support mhl or screen mirroring

Zero-21XX said:
support mhl or screen mirroring
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Nope those are broken.

wouldn't mind trying out carbon Rom my self but can't get it too flash in twrp

I recomning Omni it lives on the better edge even some parts are a bit out of date, but in return it have better drivers and better kernel.

does any of the stock roms work anymore as ive been trying to boot a few but never boot up just stops on the boot animation

Bootloader
i checked by dialing that weird number in the phone app and it says i have a locked bootloader, can i still root it?

Danny___Taylor said:
i checked by dialing that weird number in the phone app and it says i have a locked bootloader, can i still root it?
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Yes you can still root your phone without unlocking bootloader.

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[Q] lets make a list of ROMS for TeamWin Recovery Project 2.7.1.0(kitkat Bootloader))

Can we start a list of sorts with Roms that work with the new bootloader?? so far i read that Dhacker29 has a few test builds of cm11 . i have one installed right now and it has some bugs but works and is faster than my hd has ever been . i can run this game i like and before it couldnt play without lagging now it runs crazy fast . anyway thank you Dhacker29 for the recovery and rom. i was reading another site and someone mentioned another dev that had a test build out for the new recovery but i cant for the life of me find or remember who it was. also how can i tell if a rom will work without trying to install it. i read that the kernel had to be 3.5 and newer or some shshhsh. anyway thanks in advance to anyone that responds
I second this. Was actually thinking of suggesting the same thing. Might help keep people from flashing the JB kernel Roms and asking what they did wrong. Least maybe a bit more.
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almost forgot
heres a link to Dhackers Test rom that im using . it has a few minor bugs but all the hardware works soo
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/cm-11-20140619-UNOFFICIAL-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT-TEST.zip
i hope its ok to do this anyway Thanks Dhacker29!!!!
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/
here's the whole directory with all his builds and where I think he adds them
I believe there is a PACMan Alpha out as well. Has the same bugs as CM11
cmh714 said:
I believe there is a PACMan Alpha out as well. Has the same bugs as CM11
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i would love to have pacman rom on here!! i read that you cant downgrade your bootloader is this true or is that only apply to locked bootloaders?
JohnnyMcG said:
Can we start a list of sorts with Roms that work with the new bootloader?? so far i read that Dhacker29 has a few test builds of cm11 . i have one installed right now and it has some bugs but works and is faster than my hd has ever been . i can run this game i like and before it couldnt play without lagging now it runs crazy fast . anyway thank you Dhacker29 for the recovery and rom. i was reading another site and someone mentioned another dev that had a test build out for the new recovery but i cant for the life of me find or remember who it was. also how can i tell if a rom will work without trying to install it. i read that the kernel had to be 3.5 and newer or some shshhsh. anyway thanks in advance to anyone that responds
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Any stable builds? Maybe some that use stock and then tweak it out.
i think you can install the stock files and then root and use a root app manager to remove all the bloatware from your phone. there is even a thread that tells you all the apps you can get rid of without jacking anything up. here you can check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2756195
spapesh said:
Any stable builds? Maybe some that use stock and then tweak it out.
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after root you can download xposed installer and then download one of the customizing modules and you can then change your icons in the status bar. nav bar, even alter the way your toast messages come in . anything you can think change the color of your wifi and 4g icons or change them to something entirely diff . here check that out too . you probably already know all this already but just in case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-installer-versions-changelog-t2714053
JohnnyMcG said:
i think you can install the stock files and then root and use a root app manager to remove all the bloatware from your phone. there is even a thread that tells you all the apps you can get rid of without jacking anything up. here you can check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2756195
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This is what I did. I was already running stock KK before rooting/unlocking. Still running it now but I removed a lot of crap. I'm looking forward to at least a few stable ROMs to try out on this phone, but I'm cool with this for now.
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Does anyone know if the available KK-bootloader roms work on xt925? I know the ROM unification for a lot of devices have taken place. I am not sure this also happens with the new KK-bootlader, or if we are back on the old xt925 vs xt926 compatability devide...
Thanks in advance.
idless said:
Does anyone know if the available KK-bootloader roms work on xt925? I know the ROM unification for a lot of devices have taken place. I am not sure this also happens with the new KK-bootlader, or if we are back on the old xt925 vs xt926 compatability devide...
Thanks in advance.
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not sure . you can ask Dhacker29 he is the one that made the recovery I think. or you can post your question in this thread and you might get a better response
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776515
Here is a Gummy rom that supports the 3.4 kernel.
https://mobile.twitter.com/dhacker29/status/480220911225036800
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53609374&postcount=2913
So far I know of these Roms that are being developed to run on 3.4 kernel
CM11 Unofficial: http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/
PAC-man Alpha 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683962&page=3 I read mention that this works but I've not tested it myself
Gummy Rom Nightly: https://mobile.twitter.com/dhacker29/status/480220911225036800 <-- using this right now. Seems pretty good.
full list like CM11 unofficial http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Gummy/moto_msm8960/NIGHTLY/
NexesqueKK 0.01: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...2-droid-nexesque-for-razr-hd-beta-442-builds/ I saw on DroidRZR.com that there was a test for the 3.4 kernel but my attempts to flash it failed
Beanstalk Nightly (Kitstalk): http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/35880-rom442kit-katunofficalxt926-beanstalk/ flashed the 6-23 one on my phone.. Seems to be working
wow
I thought I was decent at finding info online but i couldn't find any of those threads except for the pacman alpha but for the life of me I can't find where to download the alpha build I can find the nightly n the 4.3 but alas no alpha maybe its under one of the devs tabs instead of the pacman tab idk anyway thanks a lot for all the great info
Jaysp656 said:
Here is a Gummy rom that supports the 3.4 kernel.
https://mobile.twitter.com/dhacker29/status/480220911225036800
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53609374&postcount=2913
So far I know of these Roms that are being developed to run on 3.4 kernel
CM11 Unofficial: http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/
PAC-man Alpha 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683962&page=3 I read mention that this works but I've not tested it myself
Gummy Rom Nightly: https://mobile.twitter.com/dhacker29/status/480220911225036800 <-- using this right now. Seems pretty good.
full list like CM11 unofficial http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Gummy/moto_msm8960/NIGHTLY/
NexesqueKK 0.01: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...2-droid-nexesque-for-razr-hd-beta-442-builds/ I saw on DroidRZR.com that there was a test for the 3.4 kernel but my attempts to flash it failed
Beanstalk Nightly (Kitstalk): http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/35880-rom442kit-katunofficalxt926-beanstalk/ flashed the 6-23 one on my phone.. Seems to be working
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Gummy rom tested on my xt925. Stuck at unlocked bootloader sign. I don't think xt925 is supported yet.
Yeah I don't know if any have xt925 support or not. Hopefully they will include them eventually.
Gummy Rom
I recently tried Gummy Rom for 3.4 kernel. It was pretty good, but had trouble with bluetooth freezing the phone and wifi dropout at times. It has great progress, and appreciate those who are working on it. :good:
I have installed dhacker's 4.4 cm build from 24/6. Happy to report that it boots - and so far, at least - works great. This is on an xt925! It's the first 4.4 bootloader rom other than moto that I have got to actually boot up on this phone.
I installed gummy and have been using the auto updater running nightlies right now I'm running 6-24 build . it seems like the the previous ver. had fixed the screen dimming issue but it seemed to come back on this ver. but rarely happens I haven't tied Bluetooth yet and the popping/static sound issue is still there but other than that I like the rom . thanks for
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In droidrzr forums there is an Unofficial Omni Rom for kitkat bootloader..
btw, for xt925, dhacker says that we only need the new bootloader (maybe installing the leaked soak test from France we can use the newest roms)

[ROM][TWRP] Update 7.1.12 -> 7.1.19 touch problem

Only for the 7.1.19!!!
https://mega.nz/#!8RkzGJyZ!3DTKtzWNUYir_NQbgEPTXPjObnfBmz-Z9JBTQPvyqiU
Where is 7.1.19 ?
are this updates from 6.22.29 I wonder? thanks
omniphil said:
Where is 7.1.19 ?
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Check the link for latest updates for EU ROM, posted in the Guide.
I've updated to 7.1 19 and I can confirm that it is stable. No issues noticed so far. There wont be updates for the next two weeks until the Spring festival is over in China.
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Where is 7.1.19 ?
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Multilanguage:
globe ROM
xiaomi.eu
Epic ROM Pro
there is a problem with google now latest version of google now + exposed assistance enabler on rom UE v7.1.19, it does wakes up the phone but there is no response on commands unless the screen is unlocked.
Has anyone noticed that the notification lights for messages isn't working in 7.1.19?
I'm still having touch issues with this version of TWRP
Swarai said:
I'm still having touch issues with this version of TWRP
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Same. Still can't do anything in twrp.
loudog3114 said:
Same. Still can't do anything in twrp.
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Use Epic Rom instead. The Dev uses the 7.1.19 base for his rom but he made it compatible with TWRP
SantinoInc said:
Use Epic Rom instead. The Dev uses the 7.1.19 base for his rom but he made it compatible with TWRP
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I'm using Epic currently as I have just updated to 7.1.19
For everyone with touch issues, you can use working recovery from this post (Part 4) http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=471497
SantinoInc said:
Use Epic Rom instead. The Dev uses the 7.1.19 base for his rom but he made it compatible with TWRP
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Nah, no offense to the Dev but after a long history of flashing custom roms I have come to the conclusion that they are almost always, worse.
loudog3114 said:
Nah, no offense to the Dev but after a long history of flashing custom roms I have come to the conclusion that they are almost always, worse.
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Well, CyanogenMod was a custom OS\ROM\Whatever you'd like to call it, but it wasn't something that most phones shipped with. And it turned out to be the most preferred Custom Android ROM, with custom ROMS being based on CM.
I would close my eyes and buy a device if I knew it had official support for CM (LineageOS). I bet most people would.
Apart from issues with their management and rebranding to LineageOS, I don't see what's bad or "worse" with it. Just saying that "Worse" is a strong way to put it.
I do agree that some custom ROMS, no matter how stable have a few bugs\drawbacks occasionally, but so does the stock ROMS.
It is custom ROMS that use a lot of MODS which are generally more prone to stability issues. By mods, I'm referring to certain features like Bravia Engine\ Dolby Atmos ported from another device.
I cant comment on the EPIC ROM as I haven't tried it. But from what other users are saying here, it seems to be a pretty decent and stable ROM, despite having a few extra MODS.
satishp said:
Well, CyanogenMod was a custom OS\ROM\Whatever you'd like to call it, but it wasn't something that most phones shipped with. And it turned out to be the most preferred Custom Android ROM, with custom ROMS being based on CM.
I would close my eyes and buy a device if I knew it had official support for CM (LineageOS). I bet most people would.
Apart from issues with their management and rebranding to LineageOS, I don't see what's bad or "worse" with it. Just saying that "Worse" is a strong way to put it.
I do agree that some custom ROMS, no matter how stable have a few bugs\drawbacks occasionally, but so does the stock ROMS.
It is custom ROMS that use a lot of MODS which are generally more prone to stability issues. By mods, I'm referring to certain features like Bravia Engine\ Dolby Atmos ported from another device.
I cant comment on the EPIC ROM as I haven't tried it. But from what other users are saying here, it seems to be a pretty decent and stable ROM, despite having a few extra MODS.
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That's why I said almost always. CM and PA were two that could be relied upon for stability.
Hen Ry said:
Only for the 7.1.19!!!
https://mega.nz/#!8RkzGJyZ!3DTKtzWNUYir_NQbgEPTXPjObnfBmz-Z9JBTQPvyqiU
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Is not avalaible!

Good, stable Lollipop or Marshmallow Custom ROMs for GT-N8013?

Besides CM, what other ROMs have you guys tested and chosen to use?
oroboros74 said:
Besides CM, what other ROMs have you guys tested and chosen to use?
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I use BlissPop for my GTN8013 and I love it. But, for some reason on high demanding games (like FarmVille), it causes the game to be laggy even when overclocked, when other ROMs don't have this issue. I've considered going back to AndroidRevolution ROM (which is on KitKat), but it requires so many different things to even get it to boot.
But yes, I would recommend BlissPop. It's no longer getting updates, but it's the only stable one I've seen for the N8013.
IMO there is no better custom ROM out there than CM13 for this device....add a new battery and CM13 and you have a tablet that runs more efficiently than most current devices!
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IMO there is no better custom ROM out there than CM13 for this device....add a new battery and CM13 and you have a tablet that runs more efficiently than most current retail devices!
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I though CM13 was unstable currently with no WiFi working?
And what do you mean by add a new battery?
cotylee1991 said:
I though CM13 was unstable currently with no WiFi working?
And what do you mean by add a new battery?
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Very stable , no issues - wifi working no prob - have not encountered a single with it on 8013. My wife wants me to install on hers now...
Followed steps here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/development/rom-lollipop-t3269375
Battery here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=New+battery+GT-N8013

the ROM features that makes you stick to a particular ROM and why?

i am just curios about what ROM you use and what makes you stick to it and it doesn't matter if stock or not. mention any specific feature that keeps stuck on that ROM.
and sorry for being a newbie and bothering you guys :silly:
thedhill0n911 said:
i am just curios about what ROM you use and what makes you stick to it and it doesn't matter if stock or not. mention any specific feature that keeps stuck on that ROM.
and sorry for being a newbie and bothering you guys :silly:
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Unless u have a unlocked bootloader the phone will be stuck at the os u are using
CityHunter004 said:
Unless u have a unlocked bootloader the phone will be stuck at the os u are using
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Well that's obvious. BTW have you tried caf based roms they are much smoother than AOSP
camera and sound, sometimes battery life from stock roms
volume buttons to change music, flashlight and sleep hardware keys shortcuts (but not every rom have the shortcuts I need), speed from custom

Roms

I know these threads are frowned upon bc everyone has their own preferences but I'm just curious what roms y'all are running. What is the smoothest ROM right now. I live bring to customize with fonts and colors in the status bar and what not.
I'm on Resurrection but just wanting to change it up. I wish dirty unicorns was on here I used to flash that back in the day and loved it!!!
Ive tried Bliss and ParanoidAndroid but went back to stock with custom kernel as I have way better battery life.
Resurrection Remix Smooth like F ?
GeekMcLeod said:
Ive tried Bliss and ParanoidAndroid but went back to stock with custom kernel as I have way better battery life.
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is it possible to have custom kernels with unrooted device and stock os? also, what custom kernle are you using if it's not a secret?
I've been on Havoc and then Omni Treskmod but both had certain issues (battery life / banking apps / default camera not working etc.) so I'm really thinking of reverting back to stock and unrooting the device. But I also enjoy some of the custom kernel features that are available out there so was wondering if it's possible to get best of both worlds
mase1871 said:
is it possible to have custom kernels with unrooted device and stock os? also, what custom kernle are you using if it's not a secret?
I've been on Havoc and then Omni Treskmod but both had certain issues (battery life / banking apps / default camera not working etc.) so I'm really thinking of reverting back to stock and unrooting the device. But I also enjoy some of the custom kernel features that are available out there so was wondering if it's possible to get best of both worlds
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I dont believe that is possible. I use Elementalx and have no issues like that. Banking app is probably just because of root.
GeekMcLeod said:
I dont believe that is possible. I use Elementalx and have no issues like that. Banking app is probably just because of root.
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It definitely is because of root but I was unsuccessful in trying to hide root with Magisk... So seems like the only way to go is to revert back to stock without root...
mase1871 said:
It definitely is because of root but I was unsuccessful in trying to hide root with Magisk... So seems like the only way to go is to revert back to stock without root...
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Seems like it. Although, when my banking app had tap to pay built in, I was able to hide root and use it. Now I'm forced to use google pay and I can't get it to work while rooted.
Is No limits Magisk stable?
UnicornHub said:
Is No limits Magisk stable?
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Avoid stuff like that, will do now harm than good
Also on RR rom, for my banking app I use another app called island. Didn't detect root at all
UnicornHub said:
Is No limits Magisk stable?
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I've used it, thought it was good. But pretty sure everything is running better on stock. Even with other magisk and EdXposed modules.
I think I am going to go back to RR. I was on it but had an issue with the sound. I flash oos and miss RR already lol
UnicornHub said:
I know these threads are frowned upon bc everyone has their own preferences but I'm just curious what roms y'all are running. What is the smoothest ROM right now. I live bring to customize with fonts and colors in the status bar and what not.
I'm on Resurrection but just wanting to change it up. I wish dirty unicorns was on here I used to flash that back in the day and loved it!!!
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Stock rooted international firmware on TMO.... Nothing beats it
Greatness83 said:
Stock rooted international firmware on TMO.... Nothing beats it
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I have noticed the battery life is amazing. I can use themeing apps to once I get root back I think I'm going to stay on stock rooted international for a while.
GeekMcLeod said:
Ive tried Bliss and ParanoidAndroid but went back to stock with custom kernel as I have way better battery life.
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Which kernel are you using?
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Which kernel are you using?
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My favorite has always been elementalx. It's great on every device I've had.
What about resurrection vs crdroid? I Ave been reading on both and both seems stable and good.
I've tried multiple custom roms but keeping coming back to stock, every rom seems to have some kind of functionality missing that the stock rom has, it's not worth it to lose base functionality just to have something different looking.
mase1871 said:
is it possible to have custom kernels with unrooted device and stock os? also, what custom kernle are you using if it's not a secret?
I've been on Havoc and then Omni Treskmod but both had certain issues (battery life / banking apps / default camera not working etc.) so I'm really thinking of reverting back to stock and unrooting the device. But I also enjoy some of the custom kernel features that are available out there so was wondering if it's possible to get best of both worlds
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Yes, you can use alot of custom kernels unrooted. I have used Weeb and blu_spark unrooted without any problems and with Safety Net passing. If they are designed to work out of the box without any configuration with root apps and have CTS check bypass (kernel level) it should work without a problem like stock/unrooted, little research might be needed tho. Good luck.
rawimagee said:
Yes, you can use alot of custom kernels unrooted. I have used Weeb and blu_spark unrooted without any problems and with safety net passing. If they are designed to work out of the box without any configuration and have Saftey Net CTS check bypass it wont be any problems, little research might be needed tho. Good luck.
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Thanks for your input. I have actually unrooted my device and with a little bit of debloating I am getting the best battery life I have ever had (compared to quite a few custom roms & kernels I have tried out) + I was also able to get GCam with aux lenses, Youtube Vanced and get all the customization I need using Nova Prime Launcher. Really don't see myself coming back to any custom rom, as they tend to have bugs here and there, or have something that simply doesn't work the way it should. Stock everything gives me everything I need from this phone :good:

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