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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Anyone ever install a different Android OS on the Nabi 2?
The Nabi 2 has some messed-up permissions and controls on it. I need to install another OS on it and my nephew will use it. He likes our Kindle Fire better because you can watch YouTube and Netflix a ...
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Must I install Google Apps again after installing a new ROM?
When I install a new ROM (cm-10.1-20130213-NIGHTLY-mako.zip) using ROM Manager, I have the option of adding another ZIP during the same reboot -- this is probably meant for the Google Apps ...
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How can I flash back to the stock rom for HTC EVO 4G/Supersonic using just the phone and clockwork mod recovery and/or rom manager?
I need to flash back to my stock rom for just a few minutes to get my GPS working again ...
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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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Using a 4G phone on Page Plus with custom ROM
I've seen 4G phones, such as the Razr MAXX being sold on ebay and supposedly working with page plus. Does anybody know how this works? Because Page Plus requires the phone to be Verizon 3G phone only ...
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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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Can't boot phone or access recovery mode
I tried updating a custom ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S: Semaphore Version 9 (Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean). The update was successful except that it produced an error after completion saying the process ...
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Installing 'pure' android on Samsung Galaxy S4
I have unsuccessfully searched the web for instructions on how to install a stock version of android on my Samsung Galaxy S4.
What are the steps to install a 'pure' android 4.2.2 (or later) on the ...
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jelly bean rom for 7" tablet byond mibook mi3 [duplicate]
Can anyone suggest some good jelly bean rom for my byond mibook mi3 tablet with 7" screen, 1.2 ghz cpu, mali400 gpu, 1gb ram, running ice cream sandwich. I would like to have a pure android jelly ...
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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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How do I install the Bing app on CyanogenMod without the Google Play Store?
I have an Atrix G4 with the latest stable CyanogenMod.
I don't want install the Google apps. Is there any way to get the Bing APK besides extracting it from another device running Android (which ...
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nexus S with self built Android system is not working
I have an unlocked Nexus S. I downloaded the latest Android source code and built it with lunch option "full_crespo-userdebug". I followed the instructions on the official website and boot my Nexus S ...
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How to put a ROM on read-only /sdcard, while adb shell not working (HTC One X)
I've been searching my _ off for two days now to find a solution for my problem, but I can't find one working for me.
What I do have right now:
NO working ROM (I believe because of a failed atempt ...
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1answer
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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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Eclipse ROM on Droid X2 = no Wifi
Having a problem with a Droid X2 after installing the Eclipse ROM. The Wifi connection won't connect, and upon looking in the settings window it just says, "Error".
Phone-> About shows version ...
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Custom Rom: Toggle Accessiblity
I want to toggle accessibility on certain key press. I'm already able to do it with a custom gesture on the launcher, butt the key down event just wouldn't reach the launcher in onKeyDown function.
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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 compiled ...
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Can I install any ROM for my Android device?
I own a MICROMAX A100. I want to install the latest version of a different ROM (Samsung or Nexus).
Is it possible? If so, can you tell me how?
If not, can I install a different ROM of the same ...
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Can i flash indian rom in korean galaxy note?
I got the Samsung Galaxy Note shv-e160l (Korean version) as a gift, running the stock ICS 4.0. I want to flash official indian JB ROM (of the GT-N7000) on it. Is it possible if I root my device?
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Can i upgrade to jelly Bean?
I have a Zigo EON 5i. It runs ICS 4.0.4, has 512 MB RAM, a 1 GHz proccesor – ARM v7, Powervr and 128 MB internal memory.
Can I flash and add a custom rom? And if so, which one? I need Jelly Bean.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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?
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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 ...
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5answers
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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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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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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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