https://developer.sony.com/posts/xperia-xz2-and-xperia-xz3-added-to-sonys-open-devices-program/
I didn't purchase the XZ2 because of the lackluster ROM development. I read that there were some issues with a DRM being broken that caused the camera to fail. Does this announcement by Sony indicate that the phone is easier to make roms for?
suhaybh said:
https://developer.sony.com/posts/xperia-xz2-and-xperia-xz3-added-to-sonys-open-devices-program/
I didn't purchase the XZ2 because of the lackluster ROM development. I read that there were some issues with a DRM being broken that caused the camera to fail. Does this announcement by Sony indicate that the phone is easier to make roms for?
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Yes, but the announcement is too early.
We need https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel/pull/1688 getting closed.
BTW. It is way easier to release custom rom for the xperia phones.
There is only a lack of developers. :silly:
I want a lineageOS.
Actually camera won't fail if u unlock it in Android Pie.But X-Reality and audio effects will not work.
liskam said:
Actually camera won't fail if u unlock it in Android Pie.But X-Reality and audio effects will not work.
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The camera fails.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz2/how-to/camera-dont-bootloader-unlock-sony-t3869809
BTW
Unlocking in PIE is impossible because of a bootloader bug.
liskam said:
Actually camera won't fail if u unlock it in Android Pie.But X-Reality and audio effects will not work.
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No issue with audio effects [emoji16]
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Loss of video and image enhancement is a deal breaker for me.
That's why I think root in Xperia is a no go.
Luhccas-X10 said:
Loss of video and image enhancement is a deal breaker for me.
That's why I think root in Xperia is a no go.
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You get it back with a drmfix.
But on PIE you need to wait for @sToRm//
I know... But after uninstall useless apps via ADB, I'm fine without root.
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Okay guys, wanted to ask you that if Z3 comes with app2sd like T2 and T2 Ultra? Cause it's supposed to be a Sony feature in 4.4.4
Did they miss out?
chesterr said:
Okay guys, wanted to ask you that if Z3 comes with app2sd like T2 and T2 Ultra? Cause it's supposed to be a Sony feature in 4.4.4
Did they miss out?
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NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
electrash said:
NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
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He was not asking that. He was asking about native app2SD.
AFAIK it is not implemented and has not been part of a stock ROM for some time now.
gregbradley said:
He was not asking that. He was asking about native app2SD.
AFAIK it is not implemented and has not been part of a stock ROM for some time now.
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Damn bro I just had so much of potential to go for Z3,
electrash said:
NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
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I already know about this bro, I warned so many when they unlocked Z2 bootloaders cause the camera quality was really bad.
chesterr said:
Damn bro I just had so much of potential to go for Z3,
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Well TBH I have not felt the need for APP2SD since my xperia T days, there is enough internal storage for all my needs.
Hi folks, is there any Google camera 5 mod workable on Xperia XA1?
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danvo01 said:
Hi folks, is there any Google camera 5 mod workable on Xperia XA1?
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Hi
We cannot install the mod, because we don't have Snapdragon processor.
BUT there's an official Google cam version that is fully compatible with us, and you've just to download it from there: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-1-018-177470874-android-apk-download/ it doesn't need root or unlocked bootloader, it doesn't require anything, just install:highfive:
Don't use newer versions, they won't work.
I'm doing a guide for that, if you need more help
Try Arnova's mods
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
BladeRunnerN5A said:
Try Arnova's mods
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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Hi
As I've said, it doesn't work, it crashes at start. The only way is the one I've said first
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faby GT said:
Hi
We cannot install the mod, because we don't have Snapdragon processor.
BUT there's an official Google cam version that is fully compatible with us, and you've just to download it from there: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-1-018-177470874-android-apk-download/ it doesn't need root or unlocked bootloader, it doesn't require anything, just install:highfive:
Don't use newer versions, they won't work.
I'm doing a guide for that, if you need more help
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Thank you for link, but it is for Android 8, and i have v7... So i must to try upgrade again. Until now i was not successful...
BladeRunnerN5A said:
Try Arnova's mods
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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I tried few mods from your link, but best result was video recording with one of that mods. When i switched to camera i had black screen only.. Anyway -thanks!
danvo01 said:
I tried few mods from your link, but best result was video recording with one of that mods. When i switched to camera i had black screen only.. Anyway -thanks!
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Video recording for Google Camera mod is broken in Oreo
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faby GT said:
Hi
As I've said, it doesn't work, it crashes at start. The only way is the one I've said first
:highfive:
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I think these mods are for Snapdragon chipset
faby GT said:
Hi
We cannot install the mod, because we don't have Snapdragon processor.
BUT there's an official Google cam version that is fully compatible with us, and you've just to download it from there: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-1-018-177470874-android-apk-download/ it doesn't need root or unlocked bootloader, it doesn't require anything, just install:highfive:
Don't use newer versions, they won't work.
I'm doing a guide for that, if you need more help
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Thanks a lot it works on my XA1 plus G3412 8.0
faby GT said:
Hi
We cannot install the mod, because we don't have Snapdragon processor.
BUT there's an official Google cam version that is fully compatible with us, and you've just to download it from there: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-5-1-018-177470874-android-apk-download/ it doesn't need root or unlocked bootloader, it doesn't require anything, just install:highfive:
Don't use newer versions, they won't work.
I'm doing a guide for that, if you need more help
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Sorry for a second reply but this camera app doesnt have HDR+ or it is integrated automatically?
Regis23 said:
Sorry for a second reply but this camera app doesnt have HDR+ or it is integrated automatically?
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Sadly it doesn't work, because you need camera2 API activated, or a Nexus or a snapdragon phone.
If you've root access, activate camera2 API and it should work:highfive:
Without root, you can still use background defocus and all other features of the camera, because it isn't a port, it is stock application
faby GT said:
Sadly it doesn't work, because you need camera2 API activated, or a Nexus or a snapdragon phone.
If you've root access, activate camera2 API and it should work:highfive:
Without root, you can still use background defocus and all other features of the camera, because it isn't a port, it is stock application
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Hey again, Yup I see all other setting of app works good even picture quality seems to be better versus stock sony camera app + hdr enabled... So my inside voice is telling that I want to see what gcam can do with hdr+ setting on this hardware... But I have no ideas how to root XA1 Plus running on 8.0 android and sys version is 48.1.A.2.21 RUS region one... Any link would be appreciated, but more than that I would like to see hdr+ vs default samples of XA1 or XA1 Plus cuz they seem to have same camera setup :highfive:
Regis23 said:
Hey again, Yup I see all other setting of app works good even picture quality seems to be better versus stock sony camera app + hdr enabled... So my inside voice is telling that I want to see what gcam can do with hdr+ setting on this hardware... But I have no ideas how to root XA1 Plus running on 8.0 android and sys version is 48.1.A.2.21 RUS region one... Any link would be appreciated, but more than that I would like to see hdr+ vs default samples of XA1 or XA1 Plus cuz they seem to have same camera setup :highfive:
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Hi
Xperia camera with HDR activated is the best camera if you didn't lose TA partition unlocking bootloader.
I'm not the only who says that, Google it.
However, there's no way to root Xperia without unlocking bootloader, but if you do that and if you find a working TWRP that doesn't brick your device (as happened to me ), you can use Magisk.
Else, wait for Kingroot update, until it will be compatible with our device.
Hope this helps :good:
I asked for google camera because I want to use sphere mode. Sadly - it is not working
Hi, anyone could please help me find a google camera port for working photosphere?
bluechip850 said:
Hi, anyone could please help me find a google camera port for working photosphere?
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No mod works, they're all for Snapdragon processor. We have Mediatek.
faby GT said:
No mod works, they're all for Snapdragon processor. We have Mediatek.
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that was the only good feature i was missing since i came to XA , had those in my earlier Xperia Acro S ..
Google camera works, but not the photosphere.
bluechip850 said:
that was the only good feature i was missing since i came to XA , had those in my earlier Xperia Acro S ..
Google camera works, but not the photosphere.
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Search for other apps, you can find Microsoft's Photosynth APK on the net. It worked really well when it was on the store, now it's discontinued, but still works well!
Download apkpure app and fing google camera , get my rom and google camera not modded will be worked correct !!
HI
IM using xperia xz premium android Pie and its working but i have only acces to 13mpx camera. Thanks
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And what i can say i worse than stock camera. Haven't any improvment 4k in 30fps. 1000p haven't any information. The picture has got a lot of noisa compare to stock
what do you guys thing the best for video recording
stock camera or footej or Open Camera or something ?
Are there any picture compensations about the picture quality loss?
If you use Carbon, it has almost the same effect as stocks, so check out this reply.
HoiFung said:
If you use Carbon, it has almost the same effect as stocks, so check out this reply.
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Thx, but are there any pictures to see?
So that I am not scared to unlock my XZ2.
I am building twrp for it to apply the DRM fix.
I'm also building the Xperia aosp for it.
MartinX3 said:
Thx, but are there any pictures to see?
So that I am not scared to unlock my XZ2.
I am building twrp for it to apply the DRM fix.
I'm also building the Xperia aosp for it.
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I didnt see to much photo quality difference between the bootloader unlocked or locked
SilverGamer_YT said:
I didnt see to much photo quality difference between the bootloader unlocked or locked
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But why I read about people telling that the quality is a mess?
MartinX3 said:
But why I read about people telling that the quality is a mess?
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Idk
After Unlock Bootloader On .202 (Pie)
Xreality (Video Image Enhancement) Not Working
Screen Mirroring (Miracast) Not Working
if Anyone has fix. Please Tell Me.
I Reflash .202 By Newflasher But Nothing Happen.
Sorry For My English.
[email protected] said:
After Unlock Bootloader On .202 (Pie)
Xreality (Video Image Enhancement) Not Working
Screen Mirroring (Miracast) Not Working
if Anyone has fix. Please Tell Me.
I Reflash .202 By Newflasher But Nothing Happen.
Sorry For My English.
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Did you read carefully the unlocking manual on the Sony open developers website?
Yes I Follow Instructions Carefully But When i flash key with fastboot... its struck for couple of minutes.. then i disconnect my phone from pc and power it.. then Bootloader was unlocked.
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Yes I Follow Instructions Carefully But When i flash key with fastboot... its struck for couple of minutes.. then i disconnect my phone from pc and power it.. then Bootloader was unlocked.
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And your DRM keys (for some device functions in the stock rom) got removed from your device.
So Now What Can i DO?
[email protected] said:
So Now What Can i DO?
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Using AOSP/Custom ROMs
or
Waiting for a DRMfix for PIE
or
just use the device without the lost functions
(Maybe you want to use the existenze stock rom mod on XDA)
Aosp Rom Has Xreality Function or Anyone Working On DRMFix? i used existenze mod but i don't like it
[email protected] said:
Aosp Rom Has Xreality Function or Anyone Working On DRMFix? i used existenze mod but i don't like it
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AOSP is independent of Sony stock stuff.
It has its own enhancement stuff.
But at the moment the camera is not stable/complete.
That'll take some time.
I don't know if the Oreo drmfix guy is working on it or any other.
MartinX3 said:
AOSP is independent of Sony stock stuff.
It has its own enhancement stuff.
But at the moment the camera is not stable/complete.
That'll take some time.
I don't know if the Oreo drmfix guy is working on it or any other.
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Thanks a lot for kind Information... :good:
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Thanks a lot for kind Information... :good:
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You're welcome
Screen mirroring should work on AOSP too.
Your device isn't broken now.
One more Question... if i downgrade to Oreo(8.0) then i'll solve my problem...On Oreo i can Fix DRM ?
[email protected] said:
One more Question... if i downgrade to Oreo(8.0) then i'll solve my problem...On Oreo i can Fix DRM ?
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Yes, but you need the permission.zip magisk module, too.
kindly give drmfix link
MartinX3 said:
Yes, but you need the permission.zip magisk module, too.
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Kindly Guide me how can i fix drm on oreo
Just use xperifix.
The Oreo firmware is in my TWRP download link.
It can be installed with newflasher from XDA.
Xperifix needs to be installed in vendor & a/b mode.
Choose the magisk.zip too, but not the TWRP stuff.
And switch to selinux permissive via magisk.
Xperifix is Paid
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Xperifix is Paid
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Yes, sadly.
https://blogs.sonymobile.com/2019/11/15/which-sony-products-will-receive-android-10-upgrades/
It says...
Owners of Sony’s premium flagship Xperia 1 and recently announced Xperia 5 will be among the first to receive the new tech, which will be available this December.
Owners of Xperia 10, 10 Plus, XZ2, XZ2 Compact, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 devices can expect to access the upgrade early 2020 onwards*.
*Software rollouts are a phased process – timing and availability will vary by market and/or operator. Most models supported but some operator/market exceptions will apply.
I have a new update 52.1.A.0.532. It's android 10 now?
Yes its Android 10.
Ijust updated. [emoji16]
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Yep! I got the Android 10! So far so good!
oh fuuuuuuuuuuuu
weird that it is not showing as the "Next Android Version"
Its not showing on. https://xpericheck.com/device/H8266
But im glad i got it, no issues yet[emoji106]
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@Mario.D yes not on xperiacheck.I am too surprised. And where are android 10 gestures?
kris555777 said:
@Mario.D yes not on xperiacheck.I am too surprised. And where are android 10 gestures?
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They stripped 'em. There is a way to enable Android Q gestures via ADB, but the bottom line button doesn't work at all, so it's pretty useless.
Up, u mean pil gestures? That's i used previously on android 9 but after update its not working longer for me. I am mean gestures like on xperia 1 now
https://youtu.be/pAxs5pJltcg
UniCloud said:
They stripped 'em. There is a way to enable Android Q gestures via ADB, but the bottom line button doesn't work at all, so it's pretty useless.
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So it's not official
The issue is fingerprint delay
Is there any possibility to downgrade from android 10 (52.1.A.0.532) to pie?
SF1997 said:
Is there any possibility to downgrade from android 10 (52.1.A.0.532) to pie?
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I would like to know too, without destroying my DRM keys if possible.
Laicure said:
I would like to know too, without destroying my DRM keys if possible.
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Me too would like to downgrade
If you find a flashable stock Rom with .sin files, you can flash it with newflasher without unlocking the bootloader
MartinX3 said:
If you find a flashable stock Rom with .sin files, you can flash it with newflasher without unlocking the bootloader
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oh thanks for the info!
/hmm is it that difficult to find a last xperia pie ROM with a sin file?