Changelog for Xperia XZ AOSP builds

Current bugs: buglist

2020-08-08: aosp-10, treble (testing)

Update to August security patch (08-05, 10.0.0_r41)
Security bulletin: 2020-08-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Internal: Rebased on top of latest sonyxperiadev q-mr1
Update kernel to latest upstream LTS 4.9.221

2020-06-13: aosp-10, treble

Update to June security patch (06-05, 10.0.0_r39)
Security bulletin: 2020-06-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Update to 2.0 GNSS HAL
Revert Wi-Fi blob, hopefully gives back 5Ghz frequencies
Init speedups, hopefully better boot time

2020-05-17: aosp-10, treble

Fix NFC (/dev/pn54x had wrong label)
Fix some more SELinux denials
Use 5.2 backport brcmfmac driver
Update Wi-Fi blob, should give more available channels

2020-05-10: aosp-10, treble (testing)

Update to May security patch (05-05, 10.0.0_r35)
Security bulletin: 2020-05-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Change hwui to use BufferAge: debug.hwui.use_buffer_age=true (testing)
Note: This release does not contain the 5.2 brcmfmac Wi-Fi kernel driver backport.

2020-04-27: aosp-10, treble

Update to April security patch (04-05, 10.0.0_r33)
Security bulletin: 2020-04-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Add Firefox to default apps: vendor_mozilla
Update audio and bluetooth-audio HAL code, hopefully no regressions. See:
SurfaceFlinger: Slight HAL property changes, see common-prop: Sync SurfaceFlinger props, tone: platform: Sync video props
Show all QuickSettings tiles by default

2020-04-05: aosp-10, treble

Discontinue regular treble variant and only distribute the NOSYSTEM one. It makes no sense to release three different builds each time when AOSP GSIs are readily available.
Update to March security patch (03-05, 10.0.0_r32)
Security bulletin: 2020-03-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Update kernel to latest upstream LTS 4.9.218: .216, .217, .218
Slight change to scheduler: PR

2020-02-19: aosp-10, treble

Introduce treble variant without /system included: For those using GSIs, this cuts down the download size to less than 100MB and prevents annoying re-flashing of your preferred GSI after an update of the treble base. Available as aosp_f8331-*-TREBLE-NOSYSTEM-*.
Update to February security patch (02-05, 10.0.0_r29)
Security bulletin: 2020-02-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Update kernel to latest upstream LTS 4.9.120
Kernel bugs fixed from bulletin: See the SODP bulletin
Switch to generic arch, but set runtime arch for bionic correctly. Reduces ota size.
Disable DEX pre-optimization. Could mean slightly longer boot times for first boot and first boot after upgrades. Reduces ota size.
Remove BetterBatteryStats. You can still install the apk and it will receive privileged access by the system automatically
Set 2-button navigation as default
Update brcmfmac wlan driver from 5.2-backport: PR
(Cosmetic:) Small kernel graphics tweak for v3.0 SoC, should have fewer gfx3d clock-rate-set failures (but still does not boot)

2020-01-20: aosp-10, treble

Update to January security patch (01-01, 10.0.0_r25)
Security bulletin: 2020-01-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Slight kernel stability tweaks, pulling latest sonyxperiadev code

2019-12-24

First treble build based on AOSP 10, android-10.0.0_r18.
Enforcing SELinux, might turn off again if too many incompatibilities arise
Need to use system-as-root, arm64_ab GSIs since this is now the default for Android 10

2019-12-01

Update to November security patch (11-05, 10.0.0_r10)
Security bulletin: 2019-11-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
(Switch back to enforcing SELinux)
Hopefully fixed MTP crash
Hopefully fixed "Internal Error" at boot by hardcoding expectation of 4.9 v9 blobs

2019-10-20

Update to October security patch (10-05, 10.0.0_r4)
Security bulletin: 2019-10-01
For an overview, see Source code tags and builds
Remove Webview shell(Browser2) and Quicksearchbox crap
Other known bugs: "Internal Error" pops up at boot. Can be ignored as it is harmless and will be fixed in the next build
Critical bugs: Fingerprint crashes device, no bluetooth audio

2019-09-29

First non-preview Android 10 build
Bugs: Tethering seems broken
Using Kernel 4.9, so same bugs as on Pie
Other known bugs: "Internal Error" pops up at boot. Can be ignored as it is harmless and will be fixed in the next build

2019-08-09

New Treble build with same features as 08-06 aosp build
Fix always-on Ok Google

2019-08-06

Enable multi-user system-wide
Kernel updates
Update to August security patch (08-01, 9.0.0_r46)

2019-07-05

Update to July security patch (07-05, 9.0.0_r44)
Backported fix for private DNS causing crashes
Live Wallpaper picker is back

2019-06-20

Merge kernel 4.9.182
Merge vmalloc improvements, should give a slight speed boost under heavy load
Update treble build

2019-06-17

Fix Wi-Fi and soft reboot issues via kernel update

2019-06-05

Update to June security patch (06-05, 9.0.0_r40)

2019-06-04 UNSTABLE

Note: This release is for demonstration only, and can crash at any time
Testing fingerprint navigation gestures. Credits to Marijn:
- vendor-sony-oss-fingerprint
- sepolicy
- common: Enable navigation keys, Add fpc keylayout

2019-05-25

Note: You need oem binaries version 9 to test this and later builds
Kernel: Fix race condition in SIMD instructions
(from previous builds: Properly save battery cycles to /persist)

2019-05-21

Update to May security patch (05-05, 9.0.0_r37)

2019-05-16

Fixed camera issue in kernel

2019-05-12

Another sensors fix: Explicitly chown files in /persist/sensors, see device-sony-common/pull-603
Regular build: Merged kernel updates for stability: 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983

2019-05-10

Fixed camera crash that caused kernel panic, see pull 1973
For treble build only: Merged kernel updates for stability: 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983

2019-05-02

Fixed sensors issue for good, hopefully, see device-sony-common, device-sony-sepolicy #1 and device-sony-sepolicy #2

2019-04-27

5ghz hotspot should mostly work, may take a few tries until the other device sees it
Rotation, audio and camera issues should be fixed now
Internal: Kernel updates for clang compatibility

2019-04-21

Update wifi firmware for brcmfmac, should work properly now
2.4GHz Hotspot fixed
Internal: sepolicy updates for brcmfmac
Audio race conditions should be fixed now

2019-04-14

Update to April security patch (04-05, 9.0.0_r35)
Massively improved battery life thanks to kernel updates by Angelo
Internal: Update wifi driver to brcmfmac
Internal: Update ADSP kernel components
Internal: sepolicy updates for r35
New bug: Calling only works on speaker for now

2019-03-26

Note: You need oem binaries version 7 to test this and later builds
Top speaker now enabled on boot, but sound is bad, lots of crackling
In-call bluetooth should be fine now
Sensors should work now in encrypted mode on first boot. Please report any issues at the xperiadev bugtracker
Internal: Better treble/GSI compatibility
SELinux in enforcing mode for treble builds as well now

2019-03-06

Note: You need oem binaries version 6 to test this and later builds
Update to March security patch (03-05, 9.0.0_r34)
Note: If you are using forceencrypt for whatever reason, you need to reboot once after the first boot to have all sensors available, else calling and camera etc. will be broken (see device-sony-common which doesn't entirely fix the problem). Regular users are unaffected.
Internal: Add vim and zip for debugging from omni
Switch to new power HAL, please report any power-related issues you may find(slowness, excessive battery drain)
Load CASH ToF sensor calibrations from the TA partition

2019-02-05

Update to February security patch (02-05, 9.0.0_r31)
Various Kernel fixes
Disabled RGBC-IR in camera for now until we have a better ISO+exposure calibration ready

2019-01-30

Note: You need oem binaries version 5 to test this and later builds
Wake-up bug fixed, removed deep sleep preference. This should give you dramatically better battery life.
In-call bluetooth audio fixed. If you have a bluetooth headset connected, you still can't switch to earpiece though
Update to January security patch (01-05, 9.0.0_r30)

2019-01-11

Add a toggle in extended settings for toggling deep sleep:
Go to Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Extended Settings and toggle "Disable Deep Sleep"

2019-01-10

"Fix" wake-up bug: Hold an infinite wakelock so the device never enters deep sleep. This enables instant wakeup, but comes at the cost of decreased battery life during screen off(about 1% per hour)
You can toggle deep sleep by executing setprop persist.vendor.neversleep 0 and then rebooting, where 0 means enabling deep sleep and 1 means the device never enters deep sleep.
Upstream kernel changes for stability
More sepolicy fixes
Bluetooth aptX codec should be loaded correctly now
New health HAL: Logs battery capacity and cycles and restores them even if you wipe your device
Development settings enabled by default
BetterBatteryStats pre-installed with correct permissions(no need for root)
Homescreen: Removed useless search bar

2018-12-18

RGBCIR sensor enabled(but may be miscalibrated/too bright)
Sepolicy ready for IMS, others
Fixed hardware tethering sepolicy
Camera recording fixed

2018-12-12 (testing)

Update sepolicy, now more secure and should not give any more denials
Internal: Shuffle some links/mountpoints around to prepare for v4 blobs
Fixed: USB connection only accepted when screen on
Front camera reports correct 13MP resolution
Initial tethering hardware acceleration support(testing)
Enabled ToF sensor for camera(measures distance to objects and adjusts focus)

2018-12-08 (testing)

Camera key works
Update to December security patch (12-05, 9.0.0_r21)
Fingerprint should not crash device on enrollment any more
Allow setting lower minimum brightness
Double-tap-to-wake off by default(but can be enabled)
Plugging in charger with screen off should be fixed
SELinux enforcing with updated policies

2018-11-24

Note: You need oem binaries version 3 to test this and later builds
Wi-Fi hotspot working
Tethering hardware acceleration (testing)

2018-11-16

Note: You need oem binaries version 3 to test this one
Changed IRQ handling, may lead to better wakeup from sleep and battery life
Based on kernel 4.9.137 instead of 4.9.103
Added oshmoun's new QcRilAm, which fixes in-call audio (still no audio when bluetooth headset connected)
Revert CPU block rate bump

2018-11-09

Bump CPU clock rates and activate more cores for media de-/encoding (but at the cost of more battery usage)
(Internal) smaller patch for LED paths, please test if they still work
(Internal) revert back to msmfb video, SDE needs to wait until oem v3

2018-11-07

Update to November security patch (11-05, 9.0.0_r16)
Fingerprint now much faster, should work without even pressing power button
Double-tap to wake (testing, please report if screen becomes unresponsive to touch, may happen on oemv1. please report if it happens on oemv2 as well)
Notification LED should be fixed
NFC should be fixed if it was broken, please test

2018-11-05

Revert back to Sony camera HAL(video still not fixed)
Revert LED paths, might fix LED notifications
Merge newest SODP fixes

2018-10-30

Enable Gesture Typing for AOSP keyboard
Enable Storage Manager in Settings
Don't require SIM for setup
Enable Night light
Documents: Show whole internal sdcard by default
Keyboard: Indigo theme
Fix "Internal Error" warning for oemv1 (temporary until oem is fixed)

Before

Disable dm-verity
Disable priv-app permission checking (helps with gapps) (temporary)
Disable forceencrypt, set to encryptable
New camera HAL, could be faster and work better with GCam