Current thoughts on formatting the "sdcard"? topic

Hi there,

my m7's "sdcard" partition has been collecting temp files, rarely-used app folders and junk since I got the device, and I'm thinking it's time for some house cleaning. Also, I've noted some discussions suggesting that the stock format isn't optimal for the new batch of Lollipop ROMs we're seeing (the need to restore file contexts to see sdcard content, for example).

So, what is the preferred method of today for reformatting my internal storage? I bounce around from AOSP to Sense ROMs (mostly lollipop but occasionally KitKat), and I occasionally access the m7's internal storage via USB from Windows 8.1.

[Review] Current State of Lolipop topic

Because i had to much Time on my Hands i finaly decided to install MultiROM and play around with Lolipop.
I'm not a huge fan of Lolipop because ART blocks Xposed module and you cannot modify system yourself (easily anymore) but need pre configured ROMs that fulfill your wishes. But still i've tried out a few ROM's at this date and tought i'd share my Opinion.

Base System:
Main ROM is a Sony Stock .167 preRootet with AndroPlus kernel v21
MultiROM allows for various other rom's to be installed.

Installed Lolipop ROM's
CM12 infected_ build 2015-02-04
PAC Alpha1 build 2015-01-30
Candy5 RC v0.9.5 build 2015-02-03
Paranoid Android Alpha1 build 2015-02-02
SlimLP Alpha 0.91 build 2015-02-01

You can see the different size here: (Note! No GAPPS installed! Pure empty ROM)


NOT installed Lolipop ROM's
AOSP => Well i haven't found out how to install .img files.... guess i'll have to fastboot, create backup via TWRP and install this as 2nd ROM.
Validus 7 => Fails to boot for me. Seems to work fine with MultiROM if you have CM12 based MainROM
Any other i'm missing ?

Current Situation with LoliPop
Mostly everything is working fine. Pictures work in Full Resolution and video Recording works in 1080p. Mobile Data and Calling works...
There is no Official Sony LoliPop release yet therefore no goodies like 4k Recording and other stuff we know from 4.4.4
Just a simple an plain Lolipop.

CM12:
The Performance Setting is simple and you can tweak Status Bar and Notification Drawer.
FileManager App included!
Screenshots here: http://imgur.com/a/Uhp9W

PAC-man:
The Performance Setting allows for Min/Max CPU clock and Governor.
The PAC-Settings include Animation Control, App Circle Bar, Gesture Anywhere and a WakeLock blocker!
FileManager App included!
Screenshots here: http://imgur.com/a/ndQIS

Candy5:
Simple Performance Profiles, The Candy Interface settings allow you to change SatusBar, NavBar, Notification Drawer, Lockscreen Shortcuts and Buttons. Gesture Anywhere included.
Screenshots here: http://imgur.com/a/2odoN

PA:
The development of PA for 5.0 just started recently. Therefore there is no big customization included yet.
But Gestures and Button control is already included.
Screenshots here: http://imgur.com/a/UCxLQ

SlimLP
SlimLP is really slim, you have controls for StatusBar and Quick settings, thats about it. The Performance setting is also just chose Profiles.
The DPI do seem a little higher so all menue points are smaller than on other ROMs. (App Drawer also has 5 apps per row instead of 4)
Screenshots here: http://imgur.com/a/9Tun8


Conclusion:
LoliPop on the Z2 is still in a early Stage of development.
Even though everything seems to work and you can easily use it as daily driver the question remains: Do you really want that?
Me myself i might even use Official Sony LoliPop only as 2nd ROM and keep 4.4.4 with Xposed.
I really don't want to miss ActivityForceNewTask, ChromePie, Complete Action Plus, CPU Temp in StatusBar, Nativ Clipboard and a few other Xposed Apps.




So whats your Opinion on this Topic ? :)

[Q] Locking Gear on current screen topic

My Galaxy Gear watch used to have a setting to leave screen on the last one you used. I can't find it anymore. Is it gone or just reorganized?