Best Buy. Custom rom question. - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

So I heard the Samsung reps at best buy can change your phone from mf3 to whatever it is that allows roms.
What should I tell the rep to do so I can get it done?
My phone is currently rooted.
Thanks.
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Best Buy will only flash MF3 to your phone, they cannot flash anything else!
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dankify said:
So I heard the Samsung reps at best buy can change your phone from mf3 to whatever it is that allows roms.
What should I tell the rep to do so I can get it done?
My phone is currently rooted.
Thanks.
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You need to do some reading to get the facts straight.

scott14719 said:
You need to do some reading to get the facts straight.
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Thanks for the GREAT advice.
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dankify said:
Thanks for the GREAT advice.
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You should follow it.

Samsung is highly against rooting so any of their vendors only carry the most recent kernels on board for recovery flashing. That being said you'll only get mf3 from best buy or anywhere else that's officially associated with Samsung and does recoveries. Just hope for a complete mf3 unlocking method to come out hopefully soon.
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dankify said:
So I heard the Samsung reps at best buy can change your phone from mf3 to whatever it is that allows roms.
What should I tell the rep to do so I can get it done?
My phone is currently rooted.
Thanks.
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dankify said:
Thanks for the GREAT advice.
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i'm looking forward to doing my absolute best in the coming weeks to help you unbrick this S4 and your many other future android devices. cheers

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Any Developers Waiting on A US GS3?

Hey Guys, I'm just curious of all the ppl waiting on GS3 preorders, if there are many developers in line for this device? With all of the talented devs here on XDA, as well as Recognized contributors and up and coming developers, I'm sure we are going to see some amazing work on the US varient... Really looking forward to everyone getting their pre-order,and seeing not only the development take off, but also seing the forums really start to jump!
I believe its been shown http://twitter.com/Whitehawkx That Whitehawkx getting his and http://twitter.com/romanbb already have theres. all huge devs! and http://twitter.com/Krylon360
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I believe its been shown http://twitter.com/Whitehawkx That Whitehawkx getting his and http://twitter.com/romanbb already has his. Both huge devs!
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Oh yea... Im familiar with their work on several devices! I bet theyre cooking up some **** as we speak, lol. I cant wait to see what they throw at us!
Kernel By Romanbb already.
mt3g said:
I believe its been shown http://twitter.com/Whitehawkx That Whitehawkx getting his and http://twitter.com/romanbb already have theres. all huge devs! and http://twitter.com/Krylon360
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Have any clue which us variant either of these guys went with?
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Tmo for Roman and wh
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SeV034 said:
Have any clue which us variant either of these guys went with?
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Romanbb =T-Mobile
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Roman has tmo
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Hoping their wwork will be able to be used on att :/
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SeV034 said:
Hoping their wwork will be able to be used on att :/
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i'm running a t-mobile rom on my att version already they're pretty compatible
tspx23 said:
i'm running a t-mobile rom on my att version already they're pretty compatible
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I kinda thought they would be...did u have to do anything special to get that rom to run? Or just follow directions for T-Mobile? It sure would be nice if all development for the us variants were like this also
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SeV034 said:
I kinda thought they would be...did u have to do anything special to get that rom to run? Or just follow directions for T-Mobile? It sure would be nice if all development for the us variants were like this also
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The rom that is posted in that forum is the one i'm running now, no special instructions just need to straight flash.
The modem/radio files were removed to enable the rom to be flashed on all carriers.

i9505 modem on i377?

Is it possible to flash i9505 modem on i377?
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Why would you want to do that in the first place?
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Exactly my question, for what reason? What would be the benefit?
doktor buknasty said:
Why would you want to do that in the first place?
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Because device doesn't catch 3g where others devices (sgs3, sgs3 mini, nexus n7 3g, zte mf30 3g-wifi router) catch.
Please answer rather than ask back.
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NO then, because it is NOT going to fix the data issue, that was the reason for the ask. You want help, answer the questions, otherwise move along. Just flash one and see for yourself.
The Ax says, YOUR WELCOME
TheAxman said:
NO then, because it is NOT going to fix the data issue, that was the reason for the ask. You want help, answer the questions, otherwise move along. Just flash one and see for yourself.
The Ax says, YOUR WELCOME
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I see you don't know answer for the question.
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I gave you the answer, have you tried it? Flash it and see.
The Ax says, how long are you going to wait? The answer has been given.
Lets move along.
TheAxman said:
NO then, because it is NOT going to fix the data issue, that was the reason for the ask. You want help, answer the questions, otherwise move along. Just flash one and see for yourself.
The Ax says, YOUR WELCOME
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@TheAxman...this is why we have froobs here messing up devices. All they do is flash, flash, and more flashing without reading first. Then they come here crying thinking we have all the answers for them.
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doktor buknasty said:
@TheAxman...this is why we have froobs here messing up devices. All they do is flash, flash, and more flashing without reading first. Then they come here crying thinking we have all the answers for them.
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I don't know, and when you question them, they get seriously bent out of shape. I don't know if anyone has ever done tech work on a phone or on a a forum, in order to get an accurate fix/answer the tech must ask what you have done to get where they were, and so on, also accurate information would aide in a quick fix. It is important.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR CARRIER LISTED IN YOUR USER PROFILE
Service provider
If you have multiple SIMs, select the provider you use most:
I am not going to even get involved, I am tired of playing the guessing game.
TheAxman said:
I don't know, and when you question them, they get seriously bent out of shape. I don't know if anyone has ever done tech work on a phone or on a a forum, in order to get an accurate fix/answer the tech must ask what you have done to get where they were, and so on, also accurate information would aide in a quick fix. And I for one and standing up to this little issue.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR CARRIER LISTED IN YOUR USER PROFILE
Service provider
If you have multiple SIMs, select the provider you use most:
I am not going to even get involved, I am tired of playing the guessing game.
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This video sums up the majority of froobs on xda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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doktor buknasty said:
This video sums up the majority of froobs on xda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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hehe that's some funny stuff right there....on the nosey.
You just gave me an idea. everytime someone gets pissy when I am trying to help, I springing this on them.
Thanks
doktor buknasty said:
This video sums up the majority of froobs on xda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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HAHA:good::good:

Will there be any way to root the MF3 update?

I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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nicholascap said:
I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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You need to search and read.
Do you say that to every one? I asked a question not if I should read. The matter the fact is that what I have been doing but all I have see is how this version blocks root locks boot loader and stops you from downgrading. Just want like to find out if there will be a way to root this. That's all I want to do.
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The answer should be quite clear. Time. Time is all that matters now and it's indefinite to say when or even IF there will be another root method. Dan and Adam have stated before multiple times that the GS4 is an extremely secure device. I wouldn't be surprised if the holidays come around with nothing to show but a lot of research and heart ache.
Thermalwolf said:
The answer should be quite clear. Time. Time is all that matters now and it's indefinite to say when or even IF there will be another root method. Dan and Adam have stated before multiple times that the GS4 is an extremely secure device. I wouldn't be surprised if the holidays come around with nothing to show but a lot of research and heart ache.
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I remember reading something similar with the last major update to the HTC Incredible 2, then bam. It came. I am hoping that one can be realized by mid august.
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CAG-man said:
I remember reading something similar with the last major update to the HTC Incredible 2, then bam. It came. I am hoping that one can be realized by mid august.
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You can certainly hope, but no one knows for sure. There is no eta for these types of things
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Ok thanks for the reply, also just found out the programs that alow the hotspot to work w/o root now are being blocked. There goes $15 down the drain. Had to add it to my service
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They are working on a fix as we speak.
I've been reading, that people that are already rooted and used voodoo ota. Rootkeeper and allowed the mf3 update to go through, were able to reroot their device. But again as always do it at your own risk.
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Put your device in your user profile, you may get more help.
New Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Just tried on my updated ATT S4 with MF3 and it worked perfectly.
What is MF3?
sunkhareb said:
What is MF3?
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If you don't know, don't worry about it.
jd1639 said:
If you don't know, don't worry about it.
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Awesomeness
xBeerdroiDx said:
Awesomeness
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Hey, some people's kids....what can I say?
nicholascap said:
I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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Nope.
It's never gonna happen.
joeybear23 said:
Nope.
It's never gonna happen.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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Nobody gets my humor...
joeybear23 said:
Nobody gets my humor...
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Sorry. Haha. XDA is a hard place to decode the dry stuff. Cheers, buddy
xBeerdroiDx said:
Sorry. Haha. XDA is a hard place to decode the dry stuff. Cheers, buddy
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No problem.. I figured my signature was a dead giveaway.

[Q] Root after update?

I updated my Galaxy s5 AT&T before o knew that it would compromise rooting it. Will there be a root available for the updated version anytime so? If not, is there anyway to revert back to the old version?
This has been answered hundreds of times. No you can currently root and there is no way to go back. Only time will tell when a root method will be found
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IgnitedBeast said:
I updated my Galaxy s5 AT&T before o knew that it would compromise rooting it. Will there be a root available for the updated version anytime so? If not, is there anyway to revert back to the old version?
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jd1639 said:
This has answered hundreds of times. No you can currently root and there is no way to go back. Only time will tell when a root method will be found
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To the OP, please search the forum next time. 10 times a day users come in here and ask the same question. Some search and post in existing threads while most just begin a new thread without doing any kind of research.
As jd has said, you are now in a waiting game. Get comfortable. Cheers
IgnitedBeast said:
I updated my Galaxy s5 AT&T before o knew that it would compromise rooting it. Will there be a root available for the updated version anytime so? If not, is there anyway to revert back to the old version?
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You got a Galaxy s5 !!!!
AWESOME!!
joeybear23 said:
You got a Galaxy s5 !!!!
AWESOME!!
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Yea, unfortunately his boot loader is locked down tighter than an s4 on mf3.
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I think this answer should be stickie'd for now.
jd1639 said:
This has been answered hundreds of times. No you can currently root and there is no way to go back. Only time will tell when a root method will be found
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The Verizon OTA that locked everything down just like our update was just recently solved, so maybe there is hope!
I understand it's a completely different network type, but at least it's encouraging news! :thumbup:
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Thanks for the replys guys! Sorry im such a n00b to this website! Another question, is there a rom for the S4 (not s5 im an idiot) that is stock android but includes features like air view, air gestures, smart pause, etc?
IgnitedBeast said:
Thanks for the replys guys! Sorry im such a n00b to this website! Another question, is there a rom for the S4 (not s5 im an idiot) that is stock android but includes features like air view, air gestures, smart pause, etc?
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...and yet you still don't search?
IgnitedBeast said:
Thanks for the replys guys! Sorry im such a n00b to this website! Another question, is there a rom for the S4 (not s5 im an idiot) that is stock android but includes features like air view, air gestures, smart pause, etc?
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No
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I've been using SHOstock and those features are intact
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IgnitedBeast said:
Thanks for the replys guys! Sorry im such a n00b to this website! Another question, is there a rom for the S4 (not s5 im an idiot) that is stock android but includes features like air view, air gestures, smart pause, etc?
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Unfortunately things like Samsung's air gestures, air view and really anything else that is exclusive to android on the s4 is owned and copyrighted (hopefully that's the right word) to Samsung. So it wouldn't be right, morally or legally, to use those in a custom rom. Perhaps in the future some of these features may be recreated. For example I know Task650's rom has stated he has the infrared blaster working, but I haven't confirmed myself due to using a rom other than aokp.
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Unfortunately things like Samsung's air gestures, air view and really anything else that is exclusive to android on the s4 is owned and copyrighted (hopefully that's the right word) to Samsung. So it wouldn't be right, morally or legally, to use those in a custom rom. Perhaps in the future some of these features may be recreated. For example I know Task650's rom has stated he has the infrared blaster working, but I haven't confirmed myself due to using a rom other than aokp.
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Is not so much copyright rules as it is custom code. The proprietary features from Samsung are not open source and not part of Android. In order for them to be included in another non-Samsung rom somebody would have to get source for these features.

DSIXDA Android Kitchen Support? Aroma support?

As of yesterday i have officially gotten the Galaxy Note 3 in my hands! With that being said i am now going to start development and try and get an awesome ROM out to you guys! Before i start i must know if DSIXda's android kitchen works with this device. And also if Aroma Installer is supported with this device. Really looking forward to start development and get a few Roms out there for you guys but i gotta know this first. Also feel free to let me know what you would like to see in a ROM, especially what kind of theme. My ROMs do have a history of having some kick a** sound mods in them so do expect that!
What was wrong with the first thread you started about this?
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Droid Premium said:
As of yesterday i have officially gotten the Galaxy Note 3 in my hands! With that being said i am now going to start development and try and get an awesome ROM out to you guys! Before i start i must know if DSIXda's android kitchen works with this device. And also if Aroma Installer is supported with this device. Really looking forward to start development and get a few Roms out there for you guys but i gotta know this first. Also feel free to let me know what you would like to see in a ROM, especially what kind of theme. My ROMs do have a history of having some kick a** sound mods in them so do expect that!
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If you have the device why do you need to know if the kitchen works?
Why wouldnt you just build and test?
Same with Aroma.
Why not just try it?
scrosler said:
If you have the device why do you need to know if the kitchen works?
Why wouldnt you just build and test?
Same with Aroma.
Why not just try it?
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Nobody knew the answer and i figured i would just start a new thread to see if anyone knew the answer.
akellar said:
What was wrong with the first thread you started about this?
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Well whenever you spend a good bit of $$ on a device and you just "play" around with it.. its not worth just trying without having knowledge because i dont want to lose an expensive device lol.
Droid Premium said:
As of yesterday i have officially gotten the Galaxy Note 3 in my hands! With that being said i am now going to start development and try and get an awesome ROM out to you guys! Before i start i must know if DSIXda's android kitchen works with this device. And also if Aroma Installer is supported with this device. Really looking forward to start development and get a few Roms out there for you guys but i gotta know this first. Also feel free to let me know what you would like to see in a ROM, especially what kind of theme. My ROMs do have a history of having some kick a** sound mods in them so do expect that!
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As of now aroma is not supported for the note 3 retail version for verizon
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As of now aroma is not supported for the note 3 retail version for verizon
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Alright thanks man! I did find out that kitchen is supported (thanks to my friend ptmr3!). I will now begin my journey on ROM developing! Got any ideas on what you want to see?
Droid Premium said:
Alright thanks man! I did find out that kitchen is supported (thanks to my friend ptmr3!). I will now begin my journey on ROM developing! Got any ideas on what you want to see?
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I would love to see cm11 or pure kitkat aosp on this phone...it certainly is popular on the s4!
smegg said:
I would love to see cm11 or pure kitkat aosp on this phone...it certainly is popular on the s4!
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Not happening
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akellar said:
Not happening
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sorry, who are you?
smegg said:
sorry, who are you?
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Someone who understands the limitations of this device and it's ability to run aosp. Any other questions?
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akellar said:
Someone who understands the limitations of this device and it's ability to run aosp. Any other questions?
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HAHAHA. Best reply ever on xda.
akellar said:
Someone who understands the limitations of this device and it's ability to run aosp. Any other questions?
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Ha ha ha that made me wanna do my best Ezel.....You got knocked the fuc* out! Ha ha ha you rock
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akellar said:
Someone who understands the limitations of this device and it's ability to run aosp. Any other questions?
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well, your reasoning might be good. Is it the Samsung crapware on the bootloader? I am not being funny, it's just that your answer was very brief and I couldn't see whether you had done any dev work on your member profile. If you have a particular and valid reason I would be interested because I am just learning and atm trying to figure out how to complile a cm11 for n3 9005 model. :laugh:
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well, your reasoning might be good. Is it the Samsung crapware on the bootloader? I am not being funny, it's just that your answer was very brief and I couldn't see whether you had done any dev work on your member profile. If you have a particular and valid reason I would be interested because I am just learning and atm trying to figure out how to complile a cm11 for n3 9005 model. :laugh:
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I'm a note 2 device maintainer for aokp but that's irrelevant. Locked bootloader + no way to flash kernels + no loki/kexec type option = no aosp roms of any kind. Don't waste your time.
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