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 know if a custom ROM uses existing swap partition
Recently I switched my custom ROM installed on my HTC Desire to a 4.1.2 based ROM (PARANOIDANDROID based).
The ROM works fine but sometimes the device has serious lag of several seconds. I assume ...
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Modifying stock firmware
I would like to modify the stock firmware to remove certain apps which i do not want to have available on my phone.
The source code for my phone is available on the Samsung website but there is no ...
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How to make custom apps to appear by default in the lower dock panel in my custom ROM
At the very bottom of my device (MT6577 + ICS + TouchWiz Launcher) are the default icons for "phone", "contacts", "web", and "applications". I want to replace them with my own apps in my custom ROM so ...
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Definitive Guide to Customs Roms? [closed]
For those people who are interested in flashing custom roms after rooting their android device:
Does a website exist that provides a definitive, quick & up to date guide to the numerous and ...
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When Flashing a ROM should I back up Google Apps?
My ROM distributor (Unofficial CM10) provides GAPPS as a separate flashable zip file. Will my titanium back'd up Google apps interfere/replace with the GAPPS provided after I restore my backup ?
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Samsung Skyrocket - Maximize Battery?
I have tried a few alternative ROMs, and underclock using SetCPU, but I can't seem to find a truly effective way to have my Samsung Skyrocket's battery last for more than a day. My average usage time ...
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How to install stock app on custom rom?
I flashed a custom rom but I didn't like it's default Contacts app (I prefer the stock app).
How can I install the stock Contacts app in a custom rom?
BTW the ROM I have is CM7-APOCALYPSE-FINAL
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ICS ROM for Samsung Galaxy Y [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I am looking for a custom rom for my Samsung Galaxy Y S5360.
I want to install Android 4.0 ICS, but most ...
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Removing files from & repackaging CyanogenMod ROM zip files
The current CM10 + GApps experience on Motorola Xoom is plagued by the size of the CM10 ROM -- there isn't enough space left after flashing the CM10 zip to fully flash the GApps zip. This results in ...
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Resetting Galaxy S 3 to factory default ICS
I am a new Android user, and recently I have upgraded the default ROM of Samsung Galaxy S 3 to Jelly Bean MIUI ROM using the steps mentioned at the International Business Times.
Now I want to revert ...
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Capture stock rom from samsung galaxy s3
I'm about to flash CM10 to my friends S III. However, if it doesn't work properly, I want to be able to get back to stock rom, so how would I capture it, as I have only found Verizon and A&T roms, ...
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HTC WildFire Home Screen
Couple of weeks back I purchased HTC-WildFire. I did not find a way to change my default home screen. Is it possible to change my default home screen with my own custom screen. If it is possible I ...
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Edit my rom's default “Title Bar”
I don't know if I'm right in defining it "Title Bar" but is this:
I want to be able to change size and colour of the bar where it is written "Iconic memory" in the picture.
I know there are ...
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Install system.img on Android Phone
I have made some modification in the android source codes recompile sources and now I have system.img, but I don't know how I can install that image on Android Phone. Have anybody do something similar ...
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Galaxy Ace turn on problem after flashing custom ROM
I rooted my phone and tried to use a custom ROM, but I forgot to back up all the data etc using clockwork recovery. Then I reset everything, instalLed the custom ROM -- and now it won't turn on. It ...
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Any custom ROM reboots Kindle Fire
I've installed FireFireFire and TWRP on my Kindle Fire. That went ok and I can boot into TWRP. Then I tried installing many custom ROMs (SimpleCM9, jandycane, MIUI, AlienDroidV4.0.zip) but all with ...
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What is a good, stable jelly bean rom for sgs2? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
Do you know any stable Jelly Bean roms for sgs2? It doesn't matter if its touchwiz or not.
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Android apps not compatible between roms
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 with CM10, I was testing SlimRom and notice that some applications that I bought on PlayStore showed the message "This app is not compatible with your device". It's the same ...
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Is there any custom firmware for the LG Optimus U? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
A quick search shows that I'm the only one on this site with an LG Optimus U, or the only person who's ever ...
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Upgrading Kernel
I am somehow confused about the kernel and how it plays out. I have a couple of questions:
Let's assume my device kernel reports its kernel as 3.0.8 (using uname -r). How can I figure out what ...
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How does goomanager work?
I want to install custom ROM on my HTC One XL. I have unlocked (not rooted) the phone following the unlock process on www.htcdev.com. Now I installed goomanager which supposed to let me install TWRP ...
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Can I install the latest Android version even if my manufacturer doesn't release updates? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I update the OS on my device?
These days android tablets are hitting the sweet spot and I'm considering buying one.
This is the tablet that I'm looking to buy:
...
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Retaining applications and settings when flashing custom ROMs
The one thing that's been keeping me from flashing a custom Jelly Bean ROM on my Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) is the fact that, unlike OTA updates, when I update my phone with a custom ROM, I'll lose ...
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Identifying the existence of hwcomposer of Project Butter in Jelly Bean
I've heard that some 3rd party ROMs for some devices, such as the Galaxy S3, are based on Jelly Beans. But when asked why it's not as smooth as what the makers of Jelly Bean claim they would say it's ...
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Update Samsung Galaxy Exhibit running CM9 without wiping any data and storage?
The CM9 Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit was updated September 25, 2012. I'm wondering if I could upgrade to this updated version (which includes numerous bug fixes) ...
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What does zipalign mean and how does it fit into how we use our Android devices?
What does "zipalign" mean and what is its significance?
When a ROM claims to be "zipaligned" what does that mean and what the difference from a ROM that is not "zipaligned"?
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Installing G2X firmware on the LG P990 O2X?
I saw that EaglesBlood released a pre-alpha of Jelly Bean for the P999. Is it possible to make this boot on the O2X P990? I live in Europe.
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Do the ROM files contain some information about themselves?
I have downloaded so many custom ROMs to try, but I did not organize them. One of the zip files is called "ODEXED.zip".
Is there any way to determine what it's name is just by inspecting the files in ...
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How to install kernel module for android?
I currently have a custom kernel and ROM installed on my android device. The kernel I'm using comes with a separate download with kernel modules that you are to install yourself if you want. However ...
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How do I make older images in my /sdcard/DCIM folder show up in Gallery?
I've tried a few builds of Android Jelly Bean coming from Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and one common thing that happens is that Gallery will only show pictures taken after the ROM installation. The ...
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I can't create Viber shortcuts in the Home Screen
I've set up shortcuts to chats with certain contacts in Whatsapp and I wanted to do the same with Viber, but when I go to "Personalize" -> "Shortcut" -> "Viber" it doen't work as expected. One of 2 ...
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Camera app is missing from my Galaxy Nexus
I ran bigxie's 4.1 jellybean for a while, worked great, switched to the same brand but 4.1.1 instead (I always do a full wipe) and since then I have issues with my camera. I think the installation of ...
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Installed Galaxy S3 ROM on Galaxy S2
I installed a ROM meant for Galaxy S3 on my Galaxy S2 phone by mistake and now the phone won't boot.
I can get into Download Mode fine but I can't get to Recovery Mode because the ROM installed a S3 ...
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LG Optimus 2X ICS Rom
I came across a rom that i would like to try out on my LG Optimus 2X P990, but the xda page i found isn't for that phone. Any ideas on where i can download it?
the rom is called: [Rom] FB Jellybean ...
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Thanatos 2X Download problem [closed]
I have a problem, i am looking for a rom that i want to try out, it's called Thanatos. I have the LG Optimus 2X P990. I have searched alot for it, but i cant download it. I tried downloading it from ...
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What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM?
I'd like to know what's the difference between these two.
What are the Advantages or Disadvantages of using a AOSP ROM vs a Stock ROM?
Is it just the Theme/Skin/UI and Bloatware that's different or ...
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How can I install vanilla Android on the Kindle Fire?
I just received my Amazon Kindle Fire and since I am not located within the USA I can't use most of services provided Amazon. So I think the best thing for me would be to install a vanilla (custom) ...
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Cannot copy files in recovery mode which made Google nexus S unusable
I have a Google Nexus S, bought last year and it was working fine till last week. It came with Android Ginger Bread, and I rooted the phone and installed several custom ROMs including Cyanogenmod. ...
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Manually upgrade Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 (yakjuxw) to 4.1
I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro/yakjuxw) with Android version 4.0.4. I saw the new features in 4.1 so i want to update, but i don't think an OTA will be available anytime soon. So, I'm considering ...
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Custom ROM for Spice MI 350 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
Does there any custom ROM exist for the Spice MI 350 (Spice MI 350 is actually a Lenovo A60)?
Or is there ...
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Do I need root to flash a ROM onto a Samsung device?
Just for my curiosity, do I need to have root on a Samsung device to flash a ROM onto it with Odin/Heimdall? My device is already rooted (by means of an exploit), but if this is true, one could root ...
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what will happen if flashing lg g2x P999 roms onto the LG O2X P990? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Installing G2X firmware on the LG P990 O2X?
I want so much to try Jelly Bean. But my phone hasn't gotten any roms yet. (The LG P990) or do it? If anyone knows anything, ...
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Is there an ICS ROM for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that has camera support?
I'm keen to upgrade my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Android 4, ICS. My Tab is already rooted and running 3.2.
However, it seems most ICS ROMs, for some reason, don't support the camera, which is a deal ...
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If I encrypt my phone will I still be able to load custom ROMs?
Are there any issues with enabling full encryption and loading custom ROMs or will it be seamless?
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Will flashing a custom ROM on my Galaxy Nexus device wipe my data?
I'm wondering if I flash a custom ROM onto my Samsung Galaxy Nexus device, will it erase all my data (musics, pictures, etc.) due to its memory singularity?
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How can I make my own Android ROM? [closed]
I'm using "HTC Wildfire S". It is running on android 2.3.5 and I want to change it to ICS.
Is it possible to do that? Where I can find the original ROM for ICS which can run on my device?
How can I ...
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Is there a known custom Android ROM without apps bloating [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I am looking for a very scaled down version of Android similar to CyanogenMod but with much less apps. I ...
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Keeps loading on startup
My Samsung Galaxy Gio keeps loading when I turn on my phone. I've installed a custom rom, in the recovery mode, and I think I did something wrong. I don't know what to do, because the only thing I see ...
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Why Do I Need to Wipe Dalvik Cache?
When I'm updating a custom ROM, there's always an instruction to wipe the Dalvik cache. I don't see a reason why this is necessarily.
Watching the logcat while the system is booting I can clearly see ...
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Can I run ICS on the Samsung Galaxy S+ I9001?
I have read a lot of documentation about how to run ICS on the Samsung Galaxy S I9000. Can I use the same approaches for the S+? Or is it not possible to run ICS on the S+?
