[Guide][How to] Flash a custom ROM on your Xperia S

October 7, 2014, 7:27 am

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How to flash a custom ROM on a Sony Xperia S
The thing is, it's really weird!If you're here to root, you're in the wrong place, go HERE to unlock your bootloader then HERE to root.

This is a guide made by me, spending about 6 hours to figure out how to do it.

The idea behind it is basically tricking the phone into thinking it's booting normally, but it actually boots to the recovery.

Apparently, every ROM has its own recovery inside it, you flash that first then you flash the ROM from its recovery.
Prerequisites:

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- You need to have your bootloader unlocked - You need to download a custom ROM - (optionally) You need a gapps package. - You need ADB and Fastboot installed. - You need a USB to micro USB cable (a fancy way to say "normal USB charging cable" :P ).

Let's Do It!

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- Turn off the phone - Hold the volume up button - While holding, connect the phone to the PC via the USB cable -- When the LED lights blue, you're in the bootloader.

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- Extract the boot.img file from the ROM zip file. - Open CMD - Get to the directory where the boot.img file is located. - Type this into the command prompt:

Code:

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fastboot flash boot boot.img [ENTER]
fastboot reboot [ENTER]

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-- The first command will flash your recovery -- The second command will reboot the phone, eventually rebooting to the recovery. - Flash the ROM zip file from recovery. - (optionally) Flash the gapps package. - Reboot

And that's it! You're now on a custom ROM! Have Fun!

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SANKE811469906

Thank him for the awesome rom :)

Original Thread here Link just translated it as well because its in chinese :)

crDroid (mainly) is based on CyanogenMod and other large projects
As SlimKat, OmniRom, AOSPA and many others.
crDroid is designed to improve performance and reliability than ordinary Android devices, and many of the best features of today's attempts to exist.

Beyond CyanogenMod ROM functions


-Heads up (SlimKat version);
-Heads up master switch;
-Heads up option to open in floating window;
-Heads up notification time out;
-Heads up show pending background notifications;
-Heads up at the bottom or top;
-Heads up snoozer time;
-Heads up disable on lock screen;
-Heads up dismiss from left remove from all (status bar and notification drawer) and from right dismiss only from heads up;
-PA's Halo;
-PA's Hover;
-PA's Peek;
-Halo policy;
-Halo size;
-Halo hide after activity;
-Halo notification count;
-Halo enable message pop up;
-Halo pause active app;
-Halo ping on unlock;
-Hover exclude low priority notifications;
-Hover exclude non-clearable notifications;
-Hover require full screen mode;
-Hover notification time;
-Hover exclude topmost app;
-Hover exclude from insecure lockscreen;
-Hover touch to hide;
-Hover hide only on swipe up;
-Peek beautify bridging layers code
-Peek configurable pickup timeout;
-Peek configurable wake timeout;
-Peek Blacklist;
-SlimKat PIE controls;
-Listview animations;
-Screenshot quick trash;
-Power menu QS tile (simple press to go into power dialog or long press to go into reboot dialog);
-Power menu added in navring targets;
-Last app added in navring targets;
-Hide power menu from secure lockscreen;
-Incoming call in background with heads-up option;
-Navigation bar dimensions;
-Enable or disable navigation bar;
-Custom navbar recent long press (none, last app, screenshot, kill app, notifications panel, QS panel, power menu);
-Low battery warning options;
-Lockscreen PIN keypad shuffler;
-Lock before unlock (Show sliders before secure unlock);
-Notification force Expanded;
-Notification drawer custom background and transparency;
-Notifications row transparency;
-Custom clear all recent button (place it in any corner of the screen);
-RAM bar;
-Option to hide app's status bar notification icons;
-Status bar clock and date customization;
-Open source Google dialer;
-Volume panel configurable timeout;
-Screen recorder;
-Wakelock blocker;
-Media Scanner behavior on boot;
-Notification reminder;
-Notification reminder flip interval;
-Smart Pull down;
-Ability to switch between recent panel styles (Stock or SlimKat);
-SlimKat recent panel;
-SlimKat recent panel / card / text custom background;
-SlimKat recent with option to show in left side and switch sizes (100, 85 and 70%);
-SlimKat recent add favorite mode (click on app icon in recent panel to choose as favorite);
-SlimKat recent developer shortcuts;
-SlimKat recent floating mode;
-SlimKat recent add blacklist interface;
-SlimKat recent panel custom colors (panel / card / text);
-Improved scrolling cache;
-Ability to disable hardware keys via nav bar settings (Only visible in devices with hardware keys and enable through overlay);
-Keyboard: toggle to enable / disable full screen on landscape;
-Keyboard: force auto rotation on IME;
-Keyboard: force to show always enter key;
-Live volume steps;
-Long press back to kill configurable timeout;
-People lookup settings;
-Option to enable notifications lights with screen on;
-Brightness slider in expanded notifications panel;
-Option to disable widgets frames on lockscreen;
-Lockscreen notifications;
-Telo Radio (Connection manager);
-Smart call;
-Gesture lockscreen;
-Pause, resume or stop downloads from notification area;
-DSP Manager: Center frequency param to bassboost;
-DSP Manager: Stereo widener effect;
-DSP Manager: Add loudness enhancer;
-Appbar by ChameleonOS;
-Launch floating window from notification (long click);
-Launch floating window from recents panel (long click);
-Blacklist from floating mode
-Option to enable / disable hepatic feedback on tiles pressing;
-Flip to Mute / Reject Call;
-Call recording (blocked in some countries);
-Gestures anywhere;
-Lockscreen rotation option;
-Mms native support for heads up

Original Post (Nexus 4)
Click Me


Installation instructions:
1 Make sure you have installed TWRP, and back up your data.
2, download ROM.
3, the ROM on your internal storage.
4, restart recovery.
5, High Clear Data, Dalvik Cache, System and Cache.
6, the flash ROM.
7 After the flash ROM, clear Dalvik Cache.
8, reboot and enjoy.

Source
https://github.com/cristianomatos?tab=repositories

Paranoid
https://github.com/ParanoidAndroid/a...rameworks_base

CyanogenMod
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/

OmniRom
https://github.com/OmniRom/
https://github.com/omnirom/android_frameworks_base

BUGS

Thanks to @A n d r 0 i d for reminding me the bugs
No HDMI
No FM Radio
No voice call on facebook messenger

Code:

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Updates:
A repair no backlight controller ( 2014/09/24)
2, repair USB connection does not lock the screen (keep awake) still black screen problem (2014/09/16)
3, fully restored wake lock delay ( 2014/09/24)
4, repair Bluetooth headset ( 2014/09/23)
5, fully restored automatically reboot or crash for no reason / Shuisi issue ( 2014/09/24)
6, optimizing the drop-down status bar (2014/10/08)
7, optimizing the HALO (2014/10/08)
8, optimize HOVER (2014/10/08)
9, optimized interface switching animation (2014/10/08)
10, DSP Manager (enhanced stereo function) (2014/10/08)
11, optimize ART (2014/10/08)
12, optimizing Dvm
13, HWUI (2014/10/08)
14, clock synchronization
15, fixes the navigation bar (virtual buttons) return key does not help the problem
16, repair dial - Settings - Other Settings FC
17, the display is switched when optimizing Apollo Kernel Logo
18, excellent messaging running in the background pressure
19, fully restored Trebuchet error
20, the pull-down status bar gesture switching function supports sliding around
21, optimizing the baseband (i.e., signal)

22, supports a list of movies (support any interface), in Settings - Display & Indicator - a list of animation -
23, floating notification enhancement (Note: After enabling "floating notice master switch", it is recommended that you restart your phone in two minutes, do not reboot, it will cause the system to the user interface FC time is not BUG.!)
24, optimize the lock screen notifications and Peek notice (2014/10/08)
25, repair set wallpaper black (2014/10/05)

26, increasing the quick start mode (2014/10/08)

27, increasing the lock screen rotation (2014/10/08)

28, the navigation bar to increase 38dp height and horizontal screen height options (2014/10/08), Note: If you first select 38dp, simply press the navigation bar "Return key", then there may be cause to set FC once. Just this once!

29, an increase in the case of the navigation bar is enabled, disable hardware buttons function (2014/10/08)

30, super optimize network signal (2014/10/08)

31, an increase of smooth scrolling (2014/10/08) source from One Plus One, Address: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/mod-Smooth-scrolling-mod-mahdi- rom-t2840934

32, increasing the multi-touch (build 59 source)

33, an increase attributable to come, based on its own lunar calendar add (attribution tutorial from Mr.SLC (2014/10/08)

34, optimizing icon display (2014/10/08)

35, to complement the "Documents" finished (2014/10/08)

36, fix "download manager" FC (2014/10/08)

37, after the repair unlock causes the system user interface "SystemUI" FC (2014/10/08)

38, all source synchronous CM's official website (2014/10/08)

39, very, very powerful sound (2014/10/08)

Etc., more features found himself right

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Download (2014,10,08)
Click Me
Password: sn95

Thanks to @bigiuly for re-uploading it
http://d-h.st/jK9

Screenshots

 

Special Thanks To

CyanogenMod SlimKat @ kufikugel AOSPA (Paranoid Android) OmniRom AICP NamelessROM @ Der_Schubi @ Temasek @ faux123 @ show-p1984 @ neobuddy89 @ flar2 @ Tasssadar RaymanFX Mr.SLC
abcdjdj
information sharing XDA forum for all developers



ROM Operating System Version: 4.4.x KitKat
Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based on: CyanogenMod
Status: Super stable
The initial version: 2014/08/01
The current stable version: 2014/10/08

[Q] Black screen while installing custom rom XPERIA S

October 10, 2014, 1:17 pm

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Can someone please guide me through recovering my Xperia S phone back. I was trying to install a custom Carbon Rom and followed following procedures:

1. unlocked bootloader by using fastboot 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY.
2 . fastboot flash boot boot.img [ENTER]
3. fastboot reboot [ENTER]

Screen goes black with purple light.

While trying to recovery mode some menu comes for team Win Recovery Project.

Please help me update ROM to carbon .

[ROM] [S/SL] [JB] [.96] [LB/UB] [UPDATE :- 07.11.2014] Ultimate BlackXS Ultra v1

November 1, 2014, 2:34 am

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Dear Friends

After weeks of hard work here i am presenting you my second ROM for Xperia S/SL based on 96 Firmware. For Locked and Unlocked Bootloader. Ultimate BlackXS Ultra version is a re builded version of Ultimate BlackXS rom. I have fixed maximum of bugs. No more grey looks in most of the Black Apps. This time i came with a better look. Its called Flat UI. U can feel a poor Flat UI experience in most of the black system apps and third party apps. This will be a new experience for 2012 Device users.

Up Coming Versions will be OTA Updates. U don't need to download whole ROM again and again for updates..Just flash the OTA Update Zips. Thats all. ;) The ROM does not contain 4.3 Theme Engine but i will try to make one later and add it as a add on. If u wish u can flash Theme Engine from Add-on section later. But u will lost the Pure Black look...


FEATURES


Version 1

• Based On FW .96 JB 4.1.2
• Pre Rooted , Busybox Installed
• All Apps Deodexed and Zip Aligned For Better RAM Management
• All Available Tweaks Added
• Purely Black Themed Honami Framework
• Pure Flat UI
• Purely Black Themed System Apps
• Latest Z2 Home Added with Layout Fix
• Latest Media Apps Added
• Honami Phonebook
• Z2 Conversation
• Z2 Calendar
• Honami Styled Settings With Ultimate BlackXS Ultra Menu
• Z1S Keyboard ( Edited for More Smoothness )
• Z1 Small Apps and Apps View
• Advanced Power Menu
• Advanced Volume Control Panel
• Added Sony Z1 Tasks
• Added Sony Z1 Notes
• New chagermon (Now we can see when phone is off and plug in the charger)
• Added Z2 Bootanimation
• Added Z2 X Reality
• Added Z3 X Reality and Super Vivid Mod
• Added Z3 Wallpapers
• Added New File Manager
• New Audio Recorder
• Added Latest Google Play Store
• Added Latest Google Play Service Framework
• Added Flashlight In Status bar
• Fully Transparent Statusbar
• Darky Zipalign All The New Apps
• Increase of Smoothness
• Added ON/OFF Toggles in framework
• More Tweaked Framework

DOWNLOAD

Version 1 :- Click Me ! Mirror Thanks to @Mirhawk




INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


LOCKED BOOTLOADER

If Coming From A .96 Based Rom Means

• Download The Rom
• Copy To Phone
• Enter Recovery
• Wipe Data / Factory Reset ( Recommended )
• Flash Rom
• Reboot
• Let The Rom Settled

UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER

• Download The Rom and any .96 Based Custom Kernel
• Copy Both ROM and Kernel Zip To Phone
• Enter Recovery
• Wipe Data / Factory Reset ( Recommended )
• Flash Custom Kernel Zip
• Flash Rom
• Reboot
• Let The Rom Settled

BUGS

• USB Tethering Not Working

XDA:DevDB Information
Ultimate BlackXS Ultra , ROM for the Sony Xperia S/SL

Contributor
Rajeev

ROM OS Version: 4.1.2 JB
ROM Firmware Required: ROM with CWM
Based On: Stock

Version Information

Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 07.11.2014

Created : 01.11.2014
Last Updated : 07.11.2014

[ROM] [S/SL] [JB] [.96] [LB/UB] [UPDATE :- 06.11.2014] Ultimate PureXS Ultra v1

November 5, 2014, 10:22 pm

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Dear Friends

After weeks of hard work here i am presenting you my third ROM for Xperia S/SL based on 96 Firmware. For Locked and Unlocked Bootloader. Ultimate PureXS Ultra .

I know there is a ton of stock roms available in white version. I am not saying that my rom is better than that roms. My rom is just a normal one. But i need to show u something different. That's why i made this rom. Its called Flat UI. U can feel a poor Flat UI experience in most of the system apps and third party apps. This will be a new experience for 2012 Device users.

Up Coming Versions will be OTA Updates. U don't need to download whole ROM again and again for updates..Just flash the OTA Update Zips. Thats all.


FEATURES


Version 1

• Based On FW .96 JB 4.1.2
• Pre Rooted , Busybox Installed
• All Apps Deodexed and Zip Aligned For Better RAM Management
• All Available Tweaks Added
• Pure Flat UI
• Latest Z2 Home Added with Layout Fix
• Latest Media Apps Added
• Honami Phonebook
• Z2 Conversation
• Z2 Calendar
• Z2 Themed SemcPhone ( Dialer )
• Z2 Calculator
• Honami Styled Settings With Ultimate PureXS Ultra Menu
• Z3 Latest Keyboard with Emoji Support
• Z1 Small Apps and Apps View
• Advanced White Power Menu
• Advanced White Volume Control Panel
• Added Sony Z1 Tasks
• Added Sony Z1 Notes
• New chagermon (Now we can see when phone is off and plug in the charger)
• Added Z2 Bootanimation
• Added Z3 Latest Media Sounds
• Added Z2 X Reality
• Added Z3 X Reality and Super Vivid Mod
• Added Z3 Wallpapers
• Added Z3 Styled Stock Themes
• Added Z3 Livewaremanager
• Added New File Manager
• New Audio Recorder
• Added Latest Material Designed Google Play Store
• Added Latest Material Designed Google Play Service Framework
• Semi Transparent Status Bar With Z2 Battery Icon
• Increase of Smoothness
• Added ON/OFF Toggles in framework
• More Tweaked Framework

DOWNLOAD

Uploading



INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


LOCKED BOOTLOADER

If Coming From A .96 Based Rom Means

• Download The Rom
• Copy To Phone
• Enter Recovery
• Wipe Data / Factory Reset ( Recommended )
• Flash Rom
• Reboot
• Let The Rom Settled

UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER

• Download The Rom and any .96 Based Custom Kernel
• Copy Both ROM and Kernel Zip To Phone
• Enter Recovery
• Wipe Data / Factory Reset ( Recommended )
• Flash Custom Kernel Zip
• Flash Rom
• Reboot
• Let The Rom Settled

BUGS

• USB Tethering Not Working

XDA:DevDB Information
Ultimate PureXS, ROM for the Sony Xperia S/SL

Contributor
Rajeev

ROM OS Version: 4.1.2 JB
ROM Firmware Required: ROM with CWM
Based On: Stock

Version Information

Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: Uploading

Created : 06.11.2014
Last Updated : 06.11.2014

Pure AOSP Lollipop

November 14, 2014, 8:18 pm

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test build for android-5.5.0_r2, no recovery included.
download:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1ntA3tQ5
mediafire in progress,but rather slow, maybe tommorow

[Q][JB][4.1.2][Xperia S/SL] Social Camera Needed

November 15, 2014, 5:05 am

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hey guys ,,, am on based stock 4.1.2 - xperia SL

i need a social camera like the Z2 , any port ?

i installed this camera from this link :
http://www.informationlord.com/xperi...ndroid-phones/

now i have Vine, Wikitude, Motionghraf, Motionshot, AR effect for line but it say "camera not available"

and the main camera not available too :/

what can i do to make it work

【.96】【LB/UB】【Official Thread】【X.I.D】FX5280 26I@II GF_A ROM v4.0.3

November 30, 2014, 4:45 am

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This is X.I.D TEAM official thread,Please not team member share this ROM



XID Description:
XID, the full name of Xperia ™ Innovative Developers, committed to innovation Xperia ™ device developer experience team. Headed by Fx5280 digital enthusiasts Xperia develop spontaneous formation, in May 2014 formally established. Team from the functional strengthening, core optimization, interface landscaping, program development, such as full begin, create a variety of excellent resources for the Sony Xperia ™ devices, to provide the best user experience; insisted harmonious exchange, resource sharing, welcome all developers to join, interested Contact person: xid@xperia-style.com . 　　

:D CHANGE LOGS:

◆ GF 4.0.3 updates changelogs
◆ Update Recorder
◆ Update Album 6.5.A.0.10
◆ Update the music player 8.4.A.5.4
◆ Replace the calendar for the National Bank to Mr.SLC lunar calendar
◆ Modify equalizer
◆ Adding DSEEHX Options
◆ correction weather display is not normal
◆ Setting add XPOSED framework
◆ join the green guard (which can effectively guarantee the available memory on the standby power consumption but may be doubled)
◆ Remove F880 audio files,
◆ Replace the latest ZX1 sound framework and configuration files
◆ Update Superuser
◆ Z3 WIFI better results than the original

Installation:
1.Open ROM and flash the kernel
2.Into recovery
3.Chose ROM.zip
4.Flash ROM
5.Reboot
6.Finish

Important!!!
If you are Locked device,Please open the ROM and delete the kernel


Download:

White version:
Baidu:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hq9XyRy password:mksg

Mega:
Updating

Black version:
Baidu:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWBIXdi password:d7vv

Mega:
Updating




If you like this ROM,Please press thanks,and run once the Chinese program in this ROM

XDA:DevDB Information
【X.I.D】FX5280 26I@II GF_A ROM, ROM for the Sony Xperia S

Contributors
louis860421, fx5280
ROM OS Version: 4.1.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: v4.0.3
Based On: Sony Official

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v4.0.3
Stable Release Date: 2014-11-30

Created 2014-11-30
Last Updated 2014-11-30

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[ROM] [5.0.0] nAOSProm for Xperia S

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nAOSP ROM 5.0 for Xperia S

The purpose of this rom is to provide a rom not so far of the AOSP with some cool features (nAOSP means "near AOSP").

As I'm using some external works to do this rom, I first want to thanks the community and specially billchen1977, Cyanogenmod Team , FXP Team.

Changelog (features, issues, etc)
b06

• Android 5.0.0_r7
• Switch to @billchen1977 kernel_msm
• Superuser (embedded into Settings)
• Clear all recent apps (add button on the top right)
• Quick Settings : One finger pull down when trigger from the right of the status bar
• Advanced power menu with reboot support (normal, safe, recovery, bootloader)
• Email : Fake security for exchange (no pin, no remote erase, etc need to be set)
• GSM / Wifi / Bluetooth / GPS / Camera
• Auto brightness
• Lightbar
• FM Radio
• Busybox (Full)
• Recovery support with FOTAkernel

b04-01
see my previous post

Download

Release available under :
https://mega.co.nz/#F!j8sHHI6R!viVsTvyggPwHZ8PxDLpJiw
http://ovh.to/hK6n6bR

For recovery CWM or TWRP, you can use the FOTAkernel : eg for TWRP 2.8.0.1 (version 2.8.1.0 is not working)

Howto flash
Use a ROM with su permission
Flash TWRP 2.8.0.1 into FOTAkernel
Start into bootloader
Flash the boot.img from nAOSProm
Reboot in recovery mode
Into TWRP, unmount every partitions except the sdcard
Flash the ROM

Source

nAOSP 5.0

Release

Kernel: 3.4.0 (billchen1977)
Android: 5.0.0_r7

Thanks

- billchen1977
- Cyanogenmod Team
- FXP Team
- TWRP Team
- All the community around Android

Attached Thumbnails

           

[TUTORIAL] Migrate filesystem to F2FS

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Migrate filesystem to F2FS

Prerequisite
This tutorial is based on TWRP 2.8.0.1
You need mkfs.f2fs support into TWRP 2.8.0.1
Your kernel needs to support f2fs
Your boot.img should have an fstab that permit to mount f2fs filesystem.

Important: contact the ROM maintainer if you are not sure about which partition you can format into f2fs

Download
for F2FS: mkfs.f2fs
You need to download mkfs.f2fs only if your TWRP doesn't include it. Simply push mkfs.f2fs into /sbin when you are on the recovery (eg: adb push mkfs.f2fs /sbin/).

Migrate /data
On this tutorial, we will show you how to migrate /data to f2fs without data lost (you need of course a valid backup).

Convert /data to F2FS :

• Reboot into TWRP (push mkfs.f2fs if needed)
• Backup the ROM
• Go to Wipe/Advanced Wipe
• Select Data
• Select "Repair or Change File System"
• Select "Change File System"
• Select "F2FS" (Swipe to change will format the filesystem.)

Restore /data :

• Go to Settings
• Select "Use rm -rf instead of formatting"
• Go to Restore
• Select your backup and check ONLY "Data"
• Swipe to restore
• When the restore is done, go to Settings and uncheck "Use rm -rf instead of formatting"

(Use rm -rf instead of formatting) only necessary if you want to restore a filesystem backup done with another filesystem format. (eg: restore an ext4 backup to an f2fs target). If you don't check it, TWRP will revert the change and format the partition to the filesystem used during the backup of the filesystem.

Migrate /cache

Convert /cache to F2FS :

• Reboot into TWRP (push mkfs.f2fs if needed)
• Go to Wipe/Advanced Wipe
• Select Cache
• Select "Repair or Change File System"
• Select "Change File System"
• Select "F2FS" (Swipe to change will format the filesystem.)

Migrate /system
You need to follow the same procedure than "Migrate /data" but of course you need to format system and to restore system.

Migrate /sdcard
If you want to do a backup, run into recovery and from your computer run "adb pull -p /sdcard backup_folder/".
To restore just do adb push -p backup_folder/ /sdcard

Convert /sdcard to F2FS :

• Reboot into TWRP (push mkfs.f2fs if needed)
• Go to Wipe/Advanced Wipe
• Select Internal SDCard
• Select "Repair or Change File System"
• Select "Change File System"
• Select "F2FS" (Swipe to change will format the filesystem.)
• Select terminal and run:
• chown -R 1023.1023 /sdcard
• chmod -R 770 /sdcard

Boot the ROM
Now it's time to reboot the ROM.

You can check that every partition migrate to f2fs are available by doing that during the "bootanimation" :

• Connect with adb shell
• Tape the command "mount" (You should see for example "/data f2fs" somewhere in the output)

You can have a long long long reboot if /cache is not available.
You can have a message relative to encrypt device if /data is corrupted or unavailable.

On both case, simply restart into the recovery and check the procedure again.

Rolback procedure
Just do the same migration procedure but of course reformat to ext4 (or what's you want that is supported by your ROM)

ROM known to be supported:

• Pure AOSP lollipop (/data and /cache supported) - (mkfs.f2fs not available)
• nAOSProm 5.0 (/data, /cache and /sdcard supported)
• Any other ? Let me know and I will update the post

Thanks
Thanks to frantisekz and mirhl that permit me to improve the procedure

[ROM] [CM-12.0] uCyan for Xperia S

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uCyan 12.0 for Xperia S

The purpose of this rom is to provide a rom based on Cyanogenmod 12 (uCyan means "unofficial CyanogenMod").

I will not create nightly build (except if someone else can provide an infrastructure to do it).
The target is to follow the future M release cycle of CyanogenMod Team.

Changelog (features, issues, etc)

b02

• boot: fix boot.img flash with fastboot
• kernel: fix dt2w + add color calibration (thanks to @ztc1997 )
• cm hardware: userspace color calibration implemented and available under Settings/Display
• cm: code update from 2015-02-16
• brightness: lowest value can be set to 17 (6.5%)

b01

• Initial release with stuffs that come from nAOSProm and CyanogenMod
• kernel: based on billchen1977 and nAOSProm (overclocking kernels are available too)
• lightbar: Adaptive support added (integration is done on Settings/Buttons)
• filesystem: f2fs/ext4 support for /data, /cache, /sdcard
• Settings: Developer GUI permit to manage "Low Memory Killer", "zram", "Ambient brightness" and "Overclocking kernel"
• Custom parameters are not lost after a dirty flash (zram, minfree, oc, doze etc)
• Tap to Wake: Double Tap to Wake implemented with CM hardware (integration is done on Settings/Display)
• RIL: update for Nozomi (conference call supported)
• FmRadio : NOT working yet

Download
Release available under :
https://mega.co.nz/#F!60cHlYRb!wdYGx9SkRt2S8b3LtHhgeg

For recovery CWM or TWRP, you can use the FOTAkernel : eg for TWRP 2.8.0.1 or 2.8.4.1

Good to know :)
Take a look at the end of the developer options GUI

Overclocking
Overclocked kernel are tested on my own device BUT I won't be responsible for any damages on yours

The rom embedded 3 boot.img files:

• boot.img : kernel NOT overclocked and flashed by default
• boot.img-oc : CPU 1.7Ghz, GPU 3D 320Mhz, GPU 2D 266Mhz
• boot.img-oc_ultra : CPU 1.836Ghz, GPU 3D 320Mhz, GPU 2D 266Mhz

To change the default behaviour that will flash the non overclocked kernel (from recovery), you can :
echo "oc" > /data/property/persist.kernel.oc
or
echo "oc_ultra" > /data/property/persist.kernel.oc

During the flash of the ROM with the recovery, the file /data/property/persist.kernel.oc will be read and the corresponding kernel will be flashed.
If the file is not readable or with a wrong input, the recovery will flash the non-overclocked kernel.
Of course don't wipe data prior to flash the ROM if you have set an OC kernel. You can wipe data after the flash if you want a clean flash.

Howto flash
Use a ROM with su permission
Flash TWRP 2.8.0.1 or 2.8.4.1 into FOTAkernel (see #441)
Start into bootloader and flash the boot.img from uCyan-12.0 (only if you have an issue to flash the ROM in recovery mode)
Reboot in recovery mode
Into TWRP, unmount every partitions except the sdcard
Flash the ROM
Wipe cache/dalvik (wipe data if you come from another rom)

Source
uCyan 12.0

Release
Kernel: 3.4.0
Android: 5.0.2_r1

Thanks
- billchen1977
- Cyanogenmod Team
- FXP Team
- TWRP Team
- All the community around Android

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Hello and welcome to my TWRP Homebuilds Xperia S comunity^^

THIS ARE FOTAKERNEL RECOVERYS!!!
this TWRP is based on 2.8.7.0 with several extra features:

- USB-OTG support (untested atm)
- Multilanguage by @Dees_Troy
- a new Theme by @z31s1g
- Transfer List Version3 support @Andrei Măceș

ATM only German and English are fully supported! You want to get your language into my TWRP builds? you can translate it and submit to me :)here you can find a easy template for that :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/cros...uilds-t3229376

Flash it like you flash any normal FOTAKernel recovery (with dd command or with rashr)

Downloadlink:

Nozomi v1.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/07eaxkhp8c...rossa.img?dl=0
-initial release for XS

Nozomi v1.1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tohrx2o49f...zomi2.img?dl=0
- added several languages (and removed the uncompleted )

Nozomi v1.1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdxmro4zbh...overy.img?dl=0
- added languages
- fixed some theme related errors

Special Thanks:

- The whole TWRP Team especialy @_that @bigbiff and @Dees_Troy for theier hard work!
- @z31s1g for his new design!
- @mickybart for his device tree!
- @nageswarswain for testing^^

Superuser mod for naosp rom 5.1.1

October 31, 2015, 3:49 am

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Here is superuser mod for xperia s naosp rom 5.1.1



1. Install xposed by rovo89 for 5.1.1
Link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=3034811
2. Install xposed serajr lp
Link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cros...-0-27-t3094251
Then open it and go system In serajr xperia lp and tick superuser mod and reboot
Superuser mod is now active
Enjoy
Hit thx meter if u liked it;)

[Guide][XS] Root, unlock bootloader, partitions f2sf, resize 8Gb, flash Rom & Gapps

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Roms should support f2fs file system (kernel boot.img) and recovery.img in FOTA space.

Please note that you will loose **ALL** data including sdcard following this guide.

BACKUP YOUR DATA FIRST (nandroid, titanium as required)

This guide modifies the phones partition table

YOUR PHONE COULD BE BRICKED BY INCORRECTLY CHANGING PARTITION TABLE.

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I have an Xperia S Lt26i build number 6.2.B.1.96 that had never been rooted etc.
On reading forums (such an amazing resource) this was my procedure:
1. Install SDK and drivers
2. Root
3. Backup TA
4. Unlock bootloader
5. From rom flash recovery.img and boot.img
6. Resize for 8Gb data partition
7. Convert partitions apart from sdcard to f2fs
8. Install rom and gapps

(Xperia) Enabled USB debugging

(PC) Download Android SDK and install android sdk packages (for ADB)
Installed these packages to default location (no os api packages):
Tools > Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools
Extras > Android support library, Google USB driver
Add sdk platform tools and tools to windows path. In cmd.exe:
set PATH=%PATH%;C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Andr oid\android-sdk\platform-tools\;C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Android\a ndroid-sdk\tools\

(PC) Download and install flashtool (for drivers)
Install flashtool-drivers.exe and select:
Flashmode drivers
Fastboot drivers
Xperia X driver for ICS
Xperia S, Xperis NX, Xperia acro HD drivers (for GB)

(PC) Check driver install by connecting Xperia
Xperia should then appear in Windows file manager.
Check device manager for two entries (right click Computer and select manage):
1)Portable devices > Xperia S
2)Sony sa0103 > Sony sa0103 ADB Interface driver
For driver error - shows Lt26i or Xperia S - yellow with !
Right click Lt26i and select update driver
Selct to choose driver and navigate to sony sa0103 ADB Driver
Driver will install and Device manager will show Sony ADB interface driver.
(You may need to do this later in process as well)

(PC) Connect Xperia and Open new cmd.exe and type:
adb devices
This should show the serial of the connected Xperia follow by the word 'device'.

(PC) Root Xperis S (Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36. Run and choose option 2 cubeundcube)

(Xperia) (TA backup is for bootloaders that have not been unlocked already. Allows restore to stock)
To Verify if Xperia bootloader can be unlocked
Enter *#*#service#*#* in dialer then select Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
Bootloader unlock allowed = Yes - you can unlock bootloader
If No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

(PC) TA Backup method 1: (for never unlocked bootloader)
Download latest version Backup-TA-9.11
Extract the file to hard drive.
Run Backup-TA.bat
(Xperia) select allow root when prompted
(PC) Select 1 to backup
choose Y to perform extensive search
Backup TA (check for any error messages)
Check backup is on hard drive in ../Backup-TA/tools/backup

(PC) TA backup Method 2: (for never unlocked bootloader)
Open Flashtool and choose switch pro (file menu)
Advanced > Trim Area > backup
Backup Trim area will be stored in C:\Users\%USERNAME%\.flashTool\registeredDevices\x xxxxxxxx\rawta

(Xperia) Optional - Reset phone to Factory Status

(PC) Unlock bootloader
Get unlock code via sony unlock boot loader site
Power off Xperia and hold volume up and plug in USB cable (fastboot mode)
in cmd enter as per sony instructions:
fastboot devices (shows device is connected)
fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xUNLOCK-CODE (unlocks bootloader)
Reboot device (press and hold power)
(Xperia) Enable USB debugging again

(PC) Need to flash recovery and kernel before reboot to TWRP
1) Flash recovery:
Download rom (must support f2fs and recovery in FOTA kernel space)
Extract recovery.img (tested with TWRP)
Connnect Xperia and copy recovery.img to sdcard
To flash recovery.img into FOTA kernel space:
In cmd.exe
adb shell
(Xperia) grant root access when prompted
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
Close cmd.exe
(DO NOT REBOOT DEVICE)

2. Flash kernel:
Extract boot.img kernel (from rom zip)
Open New cmd.exe and enter:
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot C:\path to file\boot.img
fastboot reboot
**QUICKLY On Reboot click up to enter TWRP recovery
Swipe right to Allow Modifications in TWRP

(PC) Resize partitions for 8Gb Data partition rather than 2Gb
(PC) [Again, check device manager for ADB driver. If not update driver to sony sa0103 ADB driver - Browse, let me pick, sony sa0103]
(PC) open cmd.exe
(PC) adb devices [shows serial plus word 'recovery']
(PC) adb shell [starts shell on Xperia]
(TWRP) Unmount everything [mount, deselect all partitions]
(ADB SHELL) fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) p [prints partition table *]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) d [delete...]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) 15 [...sdcard partition]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) d [delete...]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) 14 [...data partition
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) n [new data partition]
(First cylinder) -> [enter partition 14 start cylinder - reference print of partition table]
(Last cylinder) -> +8192M [creates a 8gB partition]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) p [print new table]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) n [new sdcard partition]
(First cylinder) -> [enter start of sdcard partition. This is the end of partition 14 (just created) + 1. prob 292945+1=292946]
(Last cylinder) -> [press enter - auto selects last cylinder]
(ADB SHELL/fdisk) w [write changes - check for success]
(TWRP) disable MTP mode [mount, disable MPT]
(TWRP) Set sdcard partition to storage type vfat [wipe, advanced, select internal sdcard, Repair or change file system, Change file system, FAT, swipe right]
(TWRP) Wipe data and sdcard [Wipe, advanced, sdcard, Data, Swipe right- formats new partitions - check for no error messages]

(PC) Download gapps (arc, 5.1, nano)

(TWRP) Migrate all partitions on phone except sdcard to f2fs (faster operation):
(TWRP) Wipe, Advanced, System, Repair, Change File System, F2FS, Swipe Right.
(TWRP) Wipe, Advanced, Cache, Repair, Change File System, F2FS, Swipe Right.
(TWRP) Wipe, Advanced, Data, Repair, Change File System, F2FS, Swipe Right.
(TWRP) Enable mtp [mount, enable MTP]
(PC) Copy rom zip and gapps zip to sdcard
(TWRP) Install > choose rom zip from sdcard
(TWRP) add zip > choose gapps .zip from sdcard and Swipe right
(TWRP) wipe dalvik and cache
(TWRP) reboot to system and wait for first boot

Resources (huge thanks):
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460
Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Unlock bootloader http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...urboot-loader/
Gapps: http://opengapps.org/
Rom AOSProm-5.1-b27.zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...ria-s-t2958516
Backup-TA-9.11: https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA/tags

Info gleaned from (huge thanks):
Increase partition sizze: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...ition-t2821058
Migrate to f2fs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...-ext4-t3004755
Install rom guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1002

NB: I tried using Rashr app - it said my device is not supported...

how to fix ucyan no wallpaper set issue

December 16, 2015, 9:32 am

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I am on latest ucyan facing an issue of cant set wallpaper on homescreen even after reboot tried everything can anyone help me in this it is very annoying

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