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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How to enable NFC on Galaxy Note I717 for lockscreen/screen off use?
The Note I717 running Paranoid ICS and makes everything except the S-Pen great -- except I can't quite figure out how to enable NFC for use on the lock screen/screen off modes.
I see plenty of people ...
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Which custom ROM is a good choice to put on a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570? [duplicate]
CyanogenMod or else? Which version? From which maker?
I tried my luck on the XDA-Developers forum - but to no avail.
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how long does an OTA update normally take?
I am using the Oxygen ROM on my LG P500 (Optimus One) and I just did an OTA Update and the ohone restarted and it has been in a flashing mode every since, the bar is at about 15% for the past 30 ...
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How to install ROMs without ClockWorkMod in Huawei U8800
I have official Huawei ROM installed on my U8800 (Android 2.3.5) and I want to try some custom ROMs like MIUI. So I researched and find out that I need to replace default recovery.img file in ...
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How can I diagnose this problem: Can't flash ROM to my Samsung Fascinate
When I boot into recovery all the text moves so fast I can't read what's happening, then it just boots normally without the new ROM. Is there any log I can review to find out what is happening?
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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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Making and flashing an Android ROM for my low-end phone? [duplicate]
I have an old phone about 3 years old with a very low specification. The android version is 2.2 Froyo, and it only has a 416Mhz single core processor (arm926ej-s rev 5 v5I), 191 MB of RAM, and Opengl ...
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Does flashing a custom ROM require root access?
It was recently brought to my attention that it does not. Can someone confirm this and explain what the determining characteristics are that dictate whether or not root its required to flash a custom ...
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How can i create a ROM for my android phone? [duplicate]
Is it possible to create android ROM for any android phone even if it is low hardware?
What details should i need to know? any reference for creating custom ROMs?
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How to troubleshoot a lockup/freeze
I have a GNex running on CN(A) 3.8. It has started to lockup/freeze when the screen is off. So far it occurs mostly overnight while it's charging. I have to pull the battery to resolve. I believe it ...
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How to replace Cyanogenmod dialer/contacts/messaging(texting) apps?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Verizon. I've recently rooted it and installed Cyanogenmod 10.1.
Of ocurse, when you buy the phone brand new, it comes with all the built-in apps from the ...
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How use the Samsung Galaxy S3 stock contact/phone app with custom ROM?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Verizon with the custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10.1. It has it's own people app and dialer.
Previously, before I rooted my phone and installed the Cyanogenmod, the S3 comes ...
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Is there an application / ROM that allows me to set the phone to “Guest” mode which I can configure?
I would like to be able to set my phone into Guest mode so people using it will not be able to "abuse" it while I give it to them.
Example of usage:
Child mode - prevent editing settings, making ...
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How to mod android rom so none can ever install an app in it?
I already know how to modify an android ROM by modifying files, remove and add it into ROM. But I don't have knowledge to building/compiling a ROM.
I want to lock the OS so none can ever install new ...
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Will flashing re-lock my unlocked phone [duplicate]
I bought an unlocked android phone at Amazon and it works perfectly. This phone in particular doesn't have any OS updates I could do (Motorola Defy), so basically I am stock with Froyo unless I flash ...
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Installing Nexus Images on other devices
I am absolutely noob in Android hacking, though I am quite good in doing techie stuff.
Now I have got my first mobile Karbonn A5+. It has 1GHz processor and 431 MB ROM+RAM. It runs Gingerbread. As ...
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Why does a SGS3 not boot with custom roms but it does with stock roms?
I've relatively not that new on Android rom flashing. I've flashed my HTC Sensation & Galaxy Tab 2 but on this Samsung Galaxy S3 I'm really starting to get a headache.
So, this is what I've ...
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Add system apps in a custom rom
I'm trying to change a few some system apps in an already working custom rom (Lewa Os - CM7 derived) and my device is an Acer Liquid Metal)
Lewa Os is a chinese rom that I've translated thanks to the ...
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CM10.1 Wifi issue
I just flashed my HTC One X AT&T Build number 1.73.502.1 710RD ATT US edition with CM 10.1 as described at CM10.1 Android 4.2.1 ROM for AT&T One X/One XL
Everything seems fine, but once I ...
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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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About Extracting & Replacing files in a Custom ROM
Custom ROM's come in as a .zip file. Is it good to extract those and add a few apps like Settings.apk(replacing), MMS.apk (replacing) with the existing one? Doing so and after that compressing it back ...
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HTC One V without Sense 4 [duplicate]
I have an HTC One V with Android 4.0 and HTC Sense 4. Unfortunately, the phone is quite slow. I suspect for the htc sense and other unnecessary application.
Can I install android 4.0 without htc ...
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What are the advantages of a custom ROM over rooted stock?
What can a custom ROM provide beyond rooting that I can't get by downloading an application?
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How can I install customized Android OS?
I want to install customized Android OS in my Samsung Galaxy III.
Can we do that or not ?
If we can not do with Galaxy III, then is there any other phone on which we can do the same?
Thanks In ...
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Flashing a New Kernel
If I'm going to flash a new Kernel with ROM Manager Pro, do I need to reinstall my MOD, delete my data, or delete my cache?
I am running CM 6.1 and want to flash one of ChevyNo1's kernels but will ...
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Milestone rooted with the Universal Androot, can I install ROMs?
I rooted my Motorola Milestone 2.1-update1 with the latest beta of Universal Androot, and it seems to have worked fine. I've installed busybox, used titanium backup, and installed a couple root-only ...
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How do I get boot audio to work with any ROM?
I have tried everything I can think of.
There is a script that is supposed to use Statefright to play the audio at boot time=FAIL
There is an updater-script that creates a binary to call the script ...
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What's the process for installing a new ROM after I've just completed one?
I have a HTC Incredible running 2.2, successfully used the unrevoked method and rooted it, used Titanium Backup to back up all apps and system data, and ROM manager to install and run CM7. ok, that's ...
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Droid x on Liberty 3 v 2: How can I restore contacts with titanium backup after flashing?
I just rooted my droid X and installed liberty 3v2. Awesome experience so far.
Before I flashed, I backed up most of my apps + system data with titanium backup. What app / data do I need restore from ...
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application to restore/download all market applications after new rom is installed [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to recover apps from a factory reset?
the AndyX Rom has a wonderful feature that grabs all applications previously installed from the market once you do all wipes ...
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is it 100% safe to install Custom Roms
I wonder if is possible for those people who download the Android source code and customize it then release their custom roms to hack the API or any other part of the codebase like GMail client or ...
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How can I bypass the activation on my Droid 2 Global?
I want to put a custom ROM on my D2G, but I think I went about it in the wrong order.
I thought that I had to do a factory reset, but that wound up setting me back. The phone demands that it be ...
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Kies is not working after flashing cyanogenmod on my Samsung Android phone
I have flashed my samsung android phone(GT-I5510) to CM7 and everything is fine with it exept that kies has stopped working with it..i.e when I connect my phone to laptop, it doesn't show the option ...
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Can I install Android 4.2.1 AOKP IceColdJelly ROM on my HTC One X by AT&T?
Can the Android 4.2.1 AOKP IceColdJelly ROM that seems to be released for the HTC One X international model be installed on HTC One X subscribed by AT&T?
I found the update for HTC One X on ...
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Which CM9 ROM for sony ericsson x10i?
I was about to download a CM ROM file for my phone, here
Now when I use that (first) uploaded link, it showed me a folder, in which there are a bunch of different versions, such as
anzu
aoba
mango
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“Ubuntu” kernel version - what does it mean?
I have a 4.0.3 tablet (Genesis GT 1230 running some preinstalled rooted custom rom from factory). It reports its kernel as "3.0.8+ root@ubuntu #412".
Why "ubuntu"? What does it mean? Do I have ...
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Looking for a custom ROM for HTC Inspire 4G [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
The ROM should have:
Android 4.0+
WiFi hotspot
4G capability
Long battery life
Increased volume
Fast speed
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Stock JB ROMs for Chinese-made devices [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I'm looking for a good source for MT, RK and Allwinner-based phones and tablets, but I couldn't find any. ...
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Changing settings values in an Android ROM
I have just started to cook my own Android custom ROMs, and I am wondering how I can change the settings values in the "About" screen in the default Settings app.
I have taken Cyanogenmod 7.2 and I ...
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ro.custom.build.version is not changing at phone info
I am trying to change ro.custom.build.version but this particular change is not propagated to the resulting build.
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Face scanner usage with CM 10.1 on Galaxy s3 i9300
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 ( cm-10.1-20130105-NIGHTLY-i9300.zip ) on a Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, and I want to know if CM 10 supports the face scanner for things like screen on-time and setting ...
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is there any custom rom with android 2.2 available for sanyo zio? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I bought a cricket sanyo zio a while back and i would like to install a custom rom on it. Im currently ...
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Why don't my text-message conversations pile up?
I've recently installed a new version of my favorite rom "Codec ROM" in version 10.1, previously I was using v7.5, which was working like a charm.
I have done a full wipe, and installed the version ...
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Clockworkmod Backup/Restore Feature
So last week, I decided to flash a custom ROM to my 2 year old Desire HD. I used the all in one, one-step, "rooting" tool called AAHK (It doesn't just root the phone, it does a whole lot like S-OFF, ...
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Custom recovery for rooted noname device
I have a noname Android set-top box with root access via ADB. I want to build & flash custom ROM for it. How can I flash a custom recovery?
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SGS2 Replace preinstalled apps in Custom ROM
Is is possible to change / modify the custom ROM you're about to install on your rooted Galaxy S2 (9100)?
Usually, I would install CyanogenMod 10 Nightly build. Then, I'd install GAPPS (google apps). ...
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Bricked Droid Razr while trying to flash a custom ROM, Safestrap gone
I'm so sorry for being one of these "help me, I don't know what to do!" noobs, but that's exactly my situation. This is my first Android phone and my first time trying to do this. I do come from a ...
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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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Are there any custom ROMs which let the user somehow filter Share menu lists? [closed]
Based on " How can I customize the list of services that pops up when I choose to "share" something in an app? " answer, any app supporting ACTION_SEND intent will be listed in "Share" menu ...
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Remove Language Pack from ROM (Rooted)
I am currently using a HTC Desire with a custom 4.1.2 ROM. It comes with languages like Kiswahili, Magyar, Suomi... I don't ever use them.
For the purpose of having a leaner OS (so I can have more ...
