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I read and searched a lot on the forum before posting this.
1/ Why is there 1000 methods to flash a ROM?
2/ Do I need to do a partition in all cases?
3/ Is there a ROM for 32A that adds multi touch to my device?
4/ Might be a lot to ask but why is there no PROPER tutorial on how to install a ROM?
5/ Can I brick my phone?
Thanks for your time.

This is not a development question. This belongs in the Q&A section. Read the stickies. From those stickies, you would also see a Hacking Wiki for the sapphire.
Read that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538979

cizake said:
I read and searched a lot on the forum before posting this.
1/ Why is there 1000 methods to flash a ROM?
2/ Do I need to do a partition in all cases?
3/ Is there a ROM for 32A that adds multi touch to my device?
4/ Might be a lot to ask but why is there no PROPER tutorial on how to install a ROM?
5/ Can I brick my phone?
Thanks for your time.
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I have found out using the forums that 32A do not support multitouch.

WebghostDK said:
I have found out using the forums that 32A do not support multitouch.
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Yes they do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=568032, for example.

WebghostDK said:
I have found out using the forums that 32A do not support multitouch.
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I use MyHero 1.1.3 (32A with BFS 303 kernel) and multitouch DOES work. But it needs to be supported by the software, works great in the browser for example.

Ok good to know, i was not quite sure about it

cizake said:
I read and searched a lot on the forum before posting this.
1/ Why is there 1000 methods to flash a ROM?
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Erm .. there's only one way to flash a rom ..
- Download rom and copy it to the sd card root folder
- Boot into recovery
- Do a nandroid backup
- wipe
- Flash the new rom
- reboot
4/ Might be a lot to ask but why is there no PROPER tutorial on how to install a ROM?
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Look at the link in my signature, has all the detail an Android newbie needs.
Also check the Sapphire hacking wiki as bcrook mentioned above.
And use the forum search button!

st0kes said:
Erm .. there's only one way to flash a rom ..
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Thats what I was thinking too
and my fav question out of the list:
Can I brick my phone?
Let me answer this one... from your list of questions I find it hard to believe you even know what "brick" means (no offense) but you should NOT even attempt to change anything about your phone except for whats in the menu>settings>sounds/display area
and I'll say it again no offense but people like this that have no idea what their doing is why the companies are so against us gaining root access because yeah theres some of us that understand what we are doing and the concept of linux but then you have these people that have NO CLUE then screw their phones up and guess who they call... not the dev, but the company crying about how they need a new phone...
Bottom line is if you dont know what you doing, DONT DO IT!

cizake said:
I read and searched a lot on the forum before posting this.
5/ Can I brick my phone?
Thanks for your time.
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if you are asking this question, yes you will brick your phone

newbie help

i appologise in advance, if i have mis-used search etc.
i am after help for a first time rom flash.
basiclly i need a good stable rom,(so all features on galaxy s will work, 720p recording tv out etc) also one that has set into it australian 3g networks.
full loaded root tools etc
and simple basic steps for uploading new rom via odlin, and howto back up current rom, phone is already rooted with clockworkx
thanks

fliptechnologies said:
i appologise in advance, if i have mis-used search etc.
i am after help for a first time rom flash.
basiclly i need a good stable rom,(so all features on galaxy s will work, 720p recording tv out etc) also one that has set into it australian 3g networks.
full loaded root tools etc
and simple basic steps for uploading new rom via odlin, and howto back up current rom, phone is already rooted with clockworkx
thanks
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look for Debus Rom in the development section... u will find all the info there
a very good rom, great battery life
cheers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893385

Firstly: I recommend Juwes ROM 4.2 it ticks your boxes
Secondly: Brace yourself for learning curve which comes with XDA especially applicable to posting in the right section...
Good luck
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moderator, this should be moved to QA section.

I would look in the OZ post .
jje

brack11 said:
moderator, this should be moved to QA section.
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Yes, someone should move it

[Q] DAF Roms

Hi All.
I would like to know if there are any DAF roms of some of the newer roms available. I am not able to use CLK of Clockwork. (have tried everything with no luck)
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this but hope that some developer will help me out.
thank you in advance

look here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
LMGray said:
Hi All.
I would like to know if there are any DAF roms of some of the newer roms available. I am not able to use CLK of Clockwork. (have tried everything with no luck)
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this but hope that some developer will help me out.
thank you in advance
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wrong section, this needs to be in the Q&A

LMGray said:
Hi All.
I would like to know if there are any DAF roms of some of the newer roms available. I am not able to use CLK of Clockwork. (have tried everything with no luck)
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this but hope that some developer will help me out.
thank you in advance
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BoyPPC used to release DAF ROMs - they are CM7 based.

LMGray said:
Hi All.
I would like to know if there are any DAF roms of some of the newer roms available. I am not able to use CLK of Clockwork. (have tried everything with no luck)
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this but hope that some developer will help me out.
thank you in advance
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Ummm.... Use your head and your hands to search the NAND section. USE THE Search FUNCTION in Threads for "DAF".
Geez learn to use a computer for gods sake

www.android.hd2roms.com is your friend

Thread moved to HD2 Android Q&A and General Forum.
An expiring 1-day redirect has been left.

casemandan said:
Ummm.... Use your head and your hands to search the NAND section. USE THE Search FUNCTION in Threads for "DAF".
Geez learn to use a computer for gods sake
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People without simple common sense are unfortunatley a majority on this site nowadays.
XDA has become a support group for people who dont have mental capacity to use search or read forum titles.

Hi Guys.
Thank you for all the help, and comments. I did search for DAF roms and i got one. But no one is creating them anymore so all the daf roms are outdated. I have tried everything to get CLK and clockwork to work. Have asked questions and did not getting and help.
Sorry for all the trouble. Just needed to know if someone is still making it or not. I did it as a last resort. I followed all the guides and still cant it to work.
thank you

[Q] 2 Development sections for nexus7? why?

Hey guys! forgive me for this stupid question ... I'm thinking of buying a nexus 7 arrived in Italy these days ... I decided to look at the development section to see which Rom were already available
I was amazed to see that there are two sections of development:
- Nexus 7 Android Development (for the Asus Nexus 7)
- Development Nexus 7 Original (Original development for the Nexus 7)
hardware diferences?
I don't understand what the differences are? could you explain?
sorry for my bad English ... : (
EDIT: i found this threat:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772627&page=5
but still do not understand

i too would like too know the answer to this before i go any further i have rooted and flash recovery so far but will leave the rooms till i know the answer to this

skedone said:
i too would like too know the answer to this before i go any further i have rooted and flash recovery so far but will leave the rooms till i know the answer to this
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we can try to figure out for yourself if you do not respond (although I hope they do) ... try to download from the play store android system info and search in logs ... something ...

one is for original development, the other is for development based on someone elses work(not original). i hope this explains it better to you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16676486#post16676486

simms22 said:
one is for original development, the other is for development based on someone elses work(not original). i hope this explains it better to you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16676486#post16676486
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you tell me that the one is a section for those who want to develop a certain type of ROM (completely new), the other is for those who want to use "ready rom" (ready-made)?

kobra_89 said:
you tell me that the one is a section for those who want to develop a certain type of ROM (completely new), the other is for those who want to use "ready rom" (ready-made)?
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kind of, in a very basic way. or a already made rom/kernel as the base to build on.

simms22 said:
kind of, in a very basic way. or a already made rom/kernel as the base to build on.
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mmm... ok... i think to understand... then for noob like me (but also for non-developers) is recommended the "development" section i suppose

kobra_89 said:
mmm... ok... i think to understand... then for noob like me (but also for non-developers) is recommended the "development" section i suppose
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its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash

simms22 said:
its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash
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Thanks but y have they only done this for nexus 7 never seen this for my other devices

skedone said:
Thanks but y have they only done this for nexus 7 never seen this for my other devices
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they have it for a few more newer devices too, like in the sgslll forums.

simms22 said:
its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash
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Mmm... ok!:laugh: thanks for the help!

[Q] New S5, best setup to remove bloat, root and sim free

hi guys,
just got today an S5 and quite happy with it so far.
I would like to do few things on it, hope you can suggest me the best way:
- get root (Lollipop 5.0, possibly keeping Knox unaltered)
- remove bloatware (especially my magazine)
- make it sim free, I belive is locked to the operator, got it on contract
can you please recommend what's best for doing those 3 things?
thanks a lot,
Gabrio

how about you read the forum, jesus christ it's right there in front of you.

hello Lingo, thanks for your reply
that is what i have been doing for the past 2-3 hours and because i know it's sometimes confusing, i was asking in advance. May i ask you to not swear with the name of our Lord? it's not pleasing to him and there's no need doing it. thank you

gabriolinari said:
hello Lingo, thanks for your reply
that is what i have been doing for the past 2-3 hours and because i know it's sometimes confusing, i was asking in advance. May i ask you to not swear with the name of our Lord? it's not pleasing to him and there's no need doing it. thank you
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If you really had been looking for the last 2 hours, my dear sir, surely you would have noticed the stickied threads which answer all of your questions. One particular thread will even tell you that these kind of posts don't belong here in "General". Good day to you.

here's a few useful threads to get you started:
General advice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
How to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
If you just want to remove bloat from your current rom, I'd recommend smart debloater: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/mod-smart-debloater-t2802034
But if you want a new/customisable rom check out Phoenix rom where you can pick and choose what you flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741302
To make it sim-free, you'll need to get an unlock code either from your network or maybe off somewhere like ebay.
Hope that helps

p5x said:
here's a few useful threads to get you started:
General advice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
How to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
If you just want to remove bloat from your current rom, I'd recommend smart debloater: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/mod-smart-debloater-t2802034
But if you want a new/customisable rom check out Phoenix rom where you can pick and choose what you flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741302
To make it sim-free, you'll need to get an unlock code either from your network or maybe off somewhere like ebay.
Hope that helps
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thanks so much those are really helpful... if you could help me with one more thing which I found and is really off (again on this model)....I would love to edit the SMS_Candy.apk and disable SMS to MMS conversion after 480 chars or tricky it, I remember on my sgs2 I did a mod and basically increased that to "after 99 SMS convert to MMS" which did the trick nicely. I had a look at the files and it seems more complicated on Lollipop 5.0? do you know by chance? thanks a lot!

TBH, most custom roms will have that mod already included, I think phoenix rom has it

p5x said:
TBH, most custom roms will have that mod already included, I think phoenix rom has it
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thanks, still searching if I can do just that mod.