[ROM][Kernel]{Z1} Sony KitKat 4.4.2 Google Play Edition port from ZU GPe

DooMLoRD · Dec 17, 2013

[ info ]

ok guys so I was testing few things... saw that the Sony ZU GPE was released and then saw the disk dumps in this thread:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2570197

since sony was kind enough to release the kernel sources for the ZU GPE.. i just corrected the kernel sources to support Z1 (as both devices have same board) and managed to get a bootable kernel..

I think this is now clear for public testing!

so far:

kernel boots
device boots in OS
phone calls work
bluetooth works
audio playback works
video playback works
3G data works
GPS works
NFC works
camera doesnt work [for now ]
wifi now works [WiFi FIX]

i invite all interested devs to help with fixing the broken stuff!

[ proof ]

dont bother about model number in screenshot

[ WARNING ]

THIS IS A PORT FROM ANOTHER DEVICE!

some things will not work! that is expected!

[ requirements ]

Xperia Z1 - i am testing on C6902 & C6903 (users need to flash additional package for C6903!)
unlocked bootloader

[ how to install ] {NEW - ONLY FOR v2}

you will need a recovery kernel (use my DooMKernel)
reboot into bootloader
hotboot into the recovery kernel
Code:
```
fastboot boot DooMKernel.img
```
the device will start booting my old kernel
keep pressing volume UP keys to enter recovery
you can flash the ROM zip in recovery
no need to wipe data!
ONLY for C6903 users: while still in recovery flash Z1-Stock_C6903_FW_4.3_Files << THIS IS CRUCIAL OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOPS!
NOW reboot from recovery
thats it!
device will start booting into Sony 4.4.2 GPE

[ how to install ] {OLD - ONLY FOR v1}

you will need a recovery kernel (use my DooMKernel)
reboot into bootloader
hotboot into the recovery kernel
Code:
```
fastboot boot DooMKernel.img
```
the device will start booting my old kernel
keep pressing volume UP keys to enter recovery
you can flash the ROM zip in recovery
no need to wipe data!
NOW reboot into bootloader from recovery
flash the Z1 GPE kernel
Code:
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
```
now reboot from fastboot mode
Code:
```
fastboot reboot
```
thats it!
device will start booting into Sony 4.4 GPE

[ kernel sources ]

https://github.com/DooMLoRD/android_kernel_sony_msm8974/tree/z1_gpe_port

[ downloads ]

PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!

v2: [NEW]

ROM + KERNEL (with dual recoveries!): <COMMON FOR C6902/C6903>
DooMLoRD_ZU-GPE_port_Z1-KOT49H.S2.2052-ROM-v2 {MIRROR}
Size: 453 MB
MD5HASH: a69042b72eb77d21bc9d9904a116cd22

WiFi FIX (Thanks to @MohammadAG)

Special firmware files for C6903: <ONLY for C6903>
Z1-Stock_C6903_FW_4.3_Files {MIRROR}
Size: 17 MB
MD5HASH: 74832814c7de976356a1e9c9a37bee36

v1: [OLD]

Kernel:
DooMLoRD_ZU-GPE_port_Z1-KRT16O.S3.1044-Kernel-v1 {MIRROR}
Size: 8.24 MB
MD5HASH: d445e99f0ad1d0d34f35b614a8cb0216

ROM:
DooMLoRD_ZU-GPE_port_Z1-KRT16O.S3.1044-ROM-v1
Size: 440 MB
MD5HASH: 732a90cce84450d5545ed2af05bcab6b

enjoy!

regards,

DooMLoRD

DooMLoRD · Dec 17, 2013

reserved for later

RHBH · Dec 18, 2013

Very nice... Is it using ZU camera drivers (that's why camera don't works)?

Should be great to run Android 4.4 ROMs based on AOSP for Z1.

DooMLoRD · Dec 18, 2013

RHBH said:
Very nice... Is it using ZU camera drivers (that's why camera don't works)?

Should be great to run Android 4.4 ROMs based on AOSP for Z1.

probably yes... we can hopefully fix that soon...

RHBH · Dec 18, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
probably yes... we can hopefully fix that soon...

Well, Sony took 1 month to release sources for .257 FW, hopefully they won't take longer to release .290 sources!

LordManhattan · Dec 18, 2013

Well that was quick

We should probably lure you into the ZU section so you can make some kernels for us too

DooMLoRD · Dec 18, 2013

LordManhattan said:
Well that was quick We should probably lure you into the ZU section so you can make some kernels for us too

well when i have the time to work on it i do things pretty fast

(almost forgot have two submissions tomorrow! gtg sleep)

i will only make stuff for the devices i have...

regards,

DooMLoRD

DooMLoRD · Dec 18, 2013

kernel sources have been pushed to git

https://github.com/DooMLoRD/android_kernel_sony_msm8974/tree/z1_gpe_port

regards,

DooMLoRD

lzyllp · Dec 18, 2013

Will take a look into it.

DooMLoRD · Dec 18, 2013

hopefully if all goes well, I will be able to release the 4.4.2 update tonight!

DAddYE · Dec 18, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
hopefully if all goes well, I will be able to release the 4.4.2 update tonight!

Yea!!!!

DooMLoRD said:
probably yes... we can hopefully fix that soon...

Jeez, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAddYE · Dec 18, 2013

@DooMLoRD do you have a mirror?

Code:

Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again later!

I have waited around 30 mins.

Also, any update? :cowboy:

The ported GPE is something really amazing for us!

iBuzman · Dec 18, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
hopefully if all goes well, I will be able to release the 4.4.2 update tonight!

Flashable zip on the z ultra forum for 4.2.2, maybe the can used utilized for 4.2.2 update, it's not just an incremental updated but all /system

Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk

makopronto · Dec 18, 2013

have you guys tried swapping some libs and binaries from Z1 4.3 update

Hint for the binary i was researching mm-qcom-camera-daemon...this is a binary file which contains the functions of camera

DooMLoRD · Dec 19, 2013

as promised here is the Z1 KitKat 4.4.2 GPE port from ZU!

this ROM+Kernel can be publicly tested and used!

[ changelog ]

new ROM v2 with files from 4.4.2 ZU GPE
new source built kernel
added dual recoveries! CWM + TWRP in kernel! - press volume UP for CWM OR press volume DOWN for TWRP
kernel directly included in ROM package (will be autoflashed in recovery)

download links at first post!

If anyone can please test it on a C6903 and report back it would be great!

regards,

DooMLoRD

DAddYE · Dec 19, 2013

Since I love this GPE (but I need camera working :victory

here my transaction Id: #6PS73145LN377620R

I'll try this GPE later on the 03.

Thanks @DooMLoRD

DooMLoRD · Dec 19, 2013

DAddYE said:
Since I love this GPE (but I need camera working :victory here my transaction Id: #6PS73145LN377620R

I'll try this GPE later on the 03.

Thanks @DooMLoRD

thank you for your kind donation!

I am trying to find the required files to get camera working... but from experience i know that this is going to be VERY tough... will surely keep trying though!

regards,

DooMLoRD

DAddYE · Dec 19, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
thank you for your kind donation!

I am trying to find the required files to get camera working... but from experience i know that this is going to be VERY tough... will surely keep trying though!

regards,

DooMLoRD

If there is one that can do that hihi... is you

DooMLoRD · Dec 19, 2013

DAddYE said:
If there is one that can do that hihi... is you

well i am just a noob... trust me there are a lot more experienced devs who can get it working.. i just hope that they take interest in doing it...

DAddYE · Dec 19, 2013

DooMLoRD said:
well i am just a noob... trust me there are a lot more experienced devs who can get it working.. i just hope that they take interest in doing it...

Hhahah, we know is not true.

QQ:

Code:

the device will start booting my old kernel
keep pressing volume UP keys to enter recovery
you can flash the ROM zip in recovery
no need to wipe data!
NOW reboot into bootloader from recovery
thats it!

I think for the v2 there are missing steps... no? No need to flash the GPE kernel?

Again super thanks!

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