Use this tag when your issue is specific to custom ROMs -- but first make sure that there's no more specific tag, as e.g. for 'cyanogenmod' or 'darky-rom'. See the full tag wiki for more details.
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Samsung Galaxy S4, weird model, can I custom ROM?
I just got my S4, on a Canadian network. While everyone seems to have I9500, I have the M919V. It's next to impossible to find any useful information on Google regarding this model. Can I use the same ...
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0answers
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How to improve my android custom Rom? [closed]
i just wanted to know which parts of the android OS i have to edit to improve my rom (smoother, faster)? i mean, editing the build.prop won't do the entire trick. What do you guys suggest? thanks in ...
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0answers
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All my apps crashing upon startup, black screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with a flashed ROM Gingerbread (Kyrillos) and Kernel (EX Kernel). When i power on my phone it loads up to the lock screen, but it just shows a blank screen And i'm ...
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0answers
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How can I use a custom rom.zip from within an emulator?
I have custom rom.zip and I want to try it in emulator
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0answers
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Installing Jelly Bean on neocore 10 tablet [duplicate]
I have a neocore 10 tablet running ICS, I want to upgrade to jelly bean but am unable to find the correct firmware.
The seller informs me that the upgrade is not available.
Can anyone advise on the ...
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0answers
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Add entry to option menu
On my phone I have a Custom ROM with root access. Now I want to add a feature (like "silent hours" from CyanogenMod) to this ROM. I want to add a new entry in the option menu. I know that I have to ...
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1answer
354 views
How to avoid to have my carrier resend information to my G2X after losing sms over 4g after instaling a rom
Ever since I got that great/not so great phone I have been attempting to get a good version of gingerbread running on it since stock LG froyo is too unstable for me.
Everytime I install a rom I get ...
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1answer
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Should I Skip Recovery Installation Step From CyanogenMod ROM
I have a rooted Galaxy S2 (i9100) . I've root it with CF-ROOT . Now superSU and CWM installed and there is a yellow exclamation on boot screen. When i boot my phone with VOLUME UP + HOME + POWER ...
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0answers
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Sound on Power-On
I want a sound to be played when the user presses the power button, Since I am customizing Android for Visually Challenged people this feature might let them know if the tablet has actually powered on ...
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0answers
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Not all Google Apps in SuperNexus Rom on Galaxy S3
I installed the SuperNexus 2.0 Build 4 ROM on my Galaxy S3 (i9300) last weekend. I also installed the gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip to install the Google apps. However, that does not seem to have ...
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1answer
254 views
Compile JellyBean's Keyboard for ICS Rom
I tried creating an Image with a JellyBean's LatinIME.apk, replacing ICS's LatinIME.apk, in system apps folder of ICS ROM, but it crashed. But when I put it in preInstalledApk folder, it got complied ...
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0answers
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Galaxy Rugby LTE not turning on after failed custom ROM install
Got an SGH-i547C (the Canadian version) that's not booting up after I tried installing the Liquid Smooth ROM. Since I've already posted the same thing on xda-developers forum and reddit and I'm kind ...
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1answer
13k views
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
There are several reasons to be looking for a ROM:
Upgrading or downgrading your stock ROM
Looking for firmware from a different region/language
Flashing a custom ROM for different features, ...
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0answers
245 views
Install custom ROM for Micromax Funbook Pro P500 tablet
I have a Micromax Funbook Pro P500 tablet.
How do I unlock the tablet, so I can root it?
How do I root the tablet?
How can install a new ROM on my tablet?
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0answers
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Restoring Samsung GT-P1000 to original firmware
I spent the past several hours reading and reading. I tried to upgrade this Tablet to Jellybean, now the Tablet only reaches the Samsung glowing screen.
I tried several fixes to no avail, my first ...
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7answers
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What is the difference between: Rooting, Jailbreak, ROM, Mod, etc.?
What is the difference between:
Rooting
Jailbreaking
ROM
NAND and Nandroid
Operating System
Mod (e.g. CyanogenMod)
Recovery (ClockworkMod, Amon Ra)
Custom Kernel (e.g. LeshaK's kernel)
Firmware
...
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0answers
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Samsung Galaxy S3 “Not registered on network”
It had stock 4.0.4 -> could call.
I've flashed FoxHound ROM -> after a while, when I try calling, it says "Not registered on network" .
Tried GalaxSim, but everything looks ok.
Restored back to ...
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0answers
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Stable Android 4.x ROM for HTC Desire GSM [duplicate]
I'm looking for a stable ROM for a HTC Desire on Android 4.x. This is for quite an important task, as I am supposed to be testing an application he has written that only works on 4.x+.
Is anyone able ...
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1answer
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Changing android.os.build.serial
In terms of using android.os.build serial as a unique identifier
How/when is it generated
When does it change
Is it possible to manually change the value back to something that I had before
Is it ...
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1answer
130 views
Android customization Galaxy Note
Recently, Android ICS has been released in my country (Hungary) also for the Samsung Galaxy Note. That's cool, the phone updated itself to Android 4.0.3 and at first sight it was really cool and fast. ...
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1answer
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Will this android rom work for hd7?
Will this hd2 rom work on the hd7 since they have almost the same hardware?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930240
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1answer
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Which A2SD should I use with AOKP VJ 4.2.2 Jelly Bean v2.1 on HTC Desire
I have a rooted HTC Desire with the AOKP VJ 4.2.2 Jelly Bean v2.1 ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863780
I have successfully installed the ROM but am confused as to ...
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0answers
336 views
Add static IP settings to custom rom
I'm trying to store default static ip settings in a custom rom.
I write the SSID and Password to /etc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf and that works well for Wi-Fi
But how do I add the static IP settings ...
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0answers
1k views
Custom ROM to improve Galaxy I9000 battery life (if mostly standy)? [closed]
I have a Galaxy S I9000 (2.3.6, Gingerbread.XXJW4) and use my phone minimally (mostly just on standby). I would like a least a couple of days, and hopefully a week or two between recharges if possible ...
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5answers
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Can one avoid losing everything on a Galaxy Nexus when applying a new ROM (safely)?
The makers of most ROMs suggest that you do a full device wipe when moving from one ROM to another. I have also found this is usually good practice, so data from the previous ROM does not affect the ...
7
votes
1answer
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Are ROMs with deodexed programs faster or slower than odexed?
I am a bit confused by the effect of deodexing (or even by terminology).
Based on answers to "What is the difference between odexed and deodexed roms?":
A "deodexed" ROM is one where the .odex ...
7
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2answers
2k views
Where Are The Sim-Lock Settings Stored on an android phone?
After getting more involved with the "aftermarket" community I have this question that's been on my mind for a while now. Since rooting and flashing a custom rom on an android phone doesn't give one ...
3
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1answer
214 views
Where to find an original Android image? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I have found many custom ROMs for download. But now I want to use the official ROM for my phone. Is there ...
7
votes
2answers
710 views
What is involved in installing Android onto a device?
I just picked up a Viewsonic G-Tablet. It's got killer hardware specs and is running Android 2.2 but it's barely usable because of this terrible TapUI that's crippling the device. I have been ...
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2answers
20k views
What is the difference between odexed and deodexed roms?
What is the difference between odexed and deodexed roms? Which is the standard (stock) roms that ship use?
3
votes
1answer
1k views
Upgrading LG P500 (Optimus/Maximo One) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
How to backup an Android device?
How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?
I've thinking about rooting my ...
10
votes
5answers
439 views
Noob confused about ROM's
I have a HTC Incredible running 2.2, and i understand you need to Root first before anything else, got that, but now I am confused about the ROM thing.
I would like to Root to uninstall the default ...
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votes
1answer
3k views
How can I disable root on a modded device?
Is it possible to disable root access to applications on an Android device again after installing modded firmware?
I would like to try Cyanogen or one of the other custom ROMs, but I'm wondering ...
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votes
1answer
1k views
Do I need to root my phone before installing CM on my S3
Previously I've needed to root my phone before flashing any ROMs on it. Now I have a new s3 and I'd like to install CM on it.
However, this installation guide does not mention the need to root the ...
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2answers
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Android system apps deleted, restore to default condition.
I have rooted my android phone and removed some of system apps form my Samsung GT-S5360 in order to save space. These are
Email.apk
EmailWidget.apk
Memo.apk MyFiles.apk
QuickOffice.apk
...
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0answers
282 views
Low volume on N7000 with Android 4.2.x
I've noticed that both my speaker and in-call volumes have reduced drastically since I updated my (rooted) Galaxy Note GT-N7000 to the Android 4.2-based AOSPA ROM. On investigating further, it appears ...
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2answers
15k views
SD card partitioning? why? how?
I am going to install cm7 and it seems to me that is 'good' to partition my SD card.
I did some reading but I am not sure if ext partition will become accessible as mass storage when an Android phone ...
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1answer
2k views
How to switch sd cards when using a data2whatever (d2w) custom ROM?
I'm currently running MIUI XJ (Gingerbread 2.3.5) with d2w on my HTC Desire with the 4GB sd card it was shipped with, but as I found the joy of the occasional ROM-switch, I found myself running out of ...
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0answers
23k views
Can't mount sdcard from Recovery Mode/Clockworkmod [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why can I not access the cyanogenmod zip on my sd card?
I'm trying to install a custom ROM on my rooted Galaxy S2, I've been following this guide:
...
0
votes
1answer
189 views
How do i use a lockscreen from another rom
I want to use only the lock screen from another rom for the same phone.
I own Micromax A52.
And I am using Xzoom v3 as my rom with Dark Angel theme.(to be precise if anyone knows and if it matters ...
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3answers
3k views
Flash Custom Rom on china tablet
I have a chinese tablet with the allwinner a13 chip, that I want to flash a custom rom to. Rom Manager doesn't recognize the device, so I can't install clockworkmod recovery...
So how can I go about ...
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1answer
479 views
Problem with updating CyanogenMod - Phone will no finish booting up
TL;DR Updated CyanogenMOD with ROM Manager and when it rebooted it is stuck on this screen:
I have an EVO with cyanogen 7. The ROM Manager app notified me of of an update. I clicked through ...
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0answers
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How can i back up my sanyo zio rom
Im preparing to install a new custom rom on my android phone. I am trying to follow the directions for the OpenZio Rom but I get stuck right off the bat trying to back up my rom. I follow the ...
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0answers
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HTC ONE X Custom ROM Issue
I tried to install a custom ROM on my htc one X without making any backup. My new custom ROM did not installed correctly. It is just showing X type logo of custom ROM after htc splash screen. I can go ...
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0answers
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Repartitioning internal storage and installing custom roms on ZTE Blade GEN2
I have a ZTE Blade phone, which was sold in Hungary with Android 2.1 and GEN1 radio (Ask Mr. Pigfish said so). About a year ago I updated it with the official 2.2 update released by T-Mobile (the ...
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1answer
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How To Install Custom ROM In LG GT540?
I rooted my LG GT540 now I want to install custom rom but don't know how to do, so I am looking for some easy steps to do this and also share which custom will be best for this device?
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4answers
2k views
Install custom ROM from Linux on a LG GT540
I'd like to install a custom ROM on my LG GT540.
It looks like that in order to enable fastboot and make the whole process a lot easier, a custom ROM must be installed the first time with a program ...
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vote
0answers
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Custom Rom installation for defy
I have been trying to customize my current ROM in my Defy which runs 2.2 froyo currently as stock.
I'm confused which how I can customize my ROM, such that my stock ROM is backed up and if I don't ...
3
votes
1answer
618 views
Cyanogenmod 7.2 Install Method
I have a quick question about installing the new Cyanogenmod rom. Would installing it over the current 7.1 rom without wiping data and cache work? Or would I have to do it every time I install a new ...
0
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1answer
512 views
Install custom rom ACE PLUS without voiding warranty
I read somewhere that we can install custom ROM in our devices without voiding warranty ace plus is not getting updates soon.
Is there any method by which we can install that and please suggest a ...
