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This thread is being created to explain, in short, a few common phone 'terms.' Now although there are many threads explaining the same thing they are 'thicker' and written differently. A different guide will help a different person. I think it is valid that there is more than one explanation of the same thing. If you have ANY suggestions, please leave them in post form below. I have explained this relative to the Xperia x8 and this is why it is in our territory.
Remember that this is a MINI guide. So not every term in the android language will be explained. For a more complicated guide see HERE or on the everything x8 w8 thread here. Both guides are different.
Anyway Here is a mini guide about phone terms:
A ROM stands for Read Only Memory, ususally on this site referring to the phone's internal memory where your apps are stored. It's like an operating system. (OS) When people say they're flashing a new ROM, it usually means they are installing a new 'operating system'. A custom rom may have new features different to the STOCK rom.
The term Stock usually means the version of something installed by the manufacturer. Or in other words, the stuff already on that thing.
An .APK is a Package on Android. Usually you will meet these when installing apps on your phone. This is, simply put, just a file extension, like .exe on windows.
Rooting is simply giving your phone administrators rights. No roms or anything. Once rooted you could install clockworkmod which would allow you to install a rom that would work on you STOCK kernel (the one that comes with xperia).
A kernel is a set of instructions to a phone. different kernels or custom kernels (not stock) enable you to flash some more advanced roms as not all roms will work on STOCK kernel.
Also, in most cases, different kernels allow overclock and undervolt. These things allow you to make your device run faster.
Unlocking your BootLoader is required to install a custom kernel. Unlocking a bootloader can be difficult and if done wrong, can brick your device completely.(make it useless like a brick) This is why I did not do it until a few weeks ago - because I was scared. If you do however find yourself bricked, look to my guide no further than HERE.
You flash kernels with Flashtool. But you MUST have an unlocked BootLoader to do this.
If I was to recommend a rom, I would say MiniCyanogenmod (CM for short). The developer, nAa, focuses on getting the galaxy nexus android - pure version. Check out my review on the stable ever wonderful MiniCM9 HERE.
Links to Flashtool, ROMS and other things mentioned will be in my other guides hyperlinked in the article.
Please be generous with the 'Thanks' if you appreciate my effort.
Special Thanks to I Am Nice for his consistent helpful feedback
You should better explain what kernel is. Like conection between hardware and ROM
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Godra said:
You should better explain what kernel is. Like conection between hardware and ROM
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Please elaborate
All this is explained in "Everything X8/W8". Please, make something new instead.
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IAmNice said:
You only explained 3 easy terms. Im not 100% sure if this would help noobs? I like your guides but this one is not really helpful.
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Since this comment I have started improving.
Chris95X8 said:
All this is explained in "Everything X8/W8". Please, make something new instead.
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Please Read Again
A different guide will help a different person. I think it is valid that there is more than one explanation of the same thing.
Good work.
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Are you illiterate to my Post?
A different guide will help a different person. I think it is valid that there is more than one explanation of the same thing.
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Pls don't disrespect chris. I can tell you he knows what he's saying (he didn't get to become RT for nothing).
I admire your efforts, but please add more definitions. For example: you didn't really explain what "bootloader" means. And like chris has said, it's already explained (in morr detail) in another thread. Hopefully you'll add more jargons in the near future. Good job though. :beer:
Edit: you may want to report those users thay are stalking you.
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Pls don't disrespect chris. I can tell you he knows what he's saying (he didn't get to become RT for nothing).
I admire your efforts, but please add more definitions. For example: you didn't really explain what "bootloader" means. And like chris has said, it's already explained (in morr detail) in another thread. Hopefully you'll add more jargons in the near future. Good job though. :beer:
Edit: you may want to report those users thay are stalking you.
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Thankyou. After reading this again. I see that I have crossed the line on that one. Apologies to Chris and thanks to you. :fingers-crossed: I was quite tired and wasn't really paying attention. But I have typed that same line so many times that those keys on my 'board are worn out. Just a bit angry. But sorry again. No disrespect was intended.
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Thankyou. After reading this again. I see that I have crossed the line on that one. Apologies to Chris and thanks to you. :fingers-crossed:
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Sorry if i sounded harsh. I support what you're doing (we need guys like you willing to contribute). Please take it as constructive criticism.
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Thanks for this awesome thread
Hey all -
I was curious if I might ask for a hand with something. I'm looking for a handful of files from the official ATT 4.4.2 update. These files should be accessible without root and are not in any way sensitive or anything like that (I'm looking for csc/apn/build.prop sorts of things) - would someone that has taken the bold leap to official ATT 4.4.2 PM me? I can give you specifics on the files that I am looking for, and walk you through the process of getting them to me if need be.
Thanks much yall
PLEEEEAAAASEEE! lol
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dwitherell said:
Hey all -
I was curious if I might ask for a hand with something. I'm looking for a handful of files from the official ATT 4.4.2 update. These files should be accessible without root and are not in any way sensitive or anything like that (I'm looking for csc/apn/build.prop sorts of things) - would someone that has taken the bold leap to official ATT 4.4.2 PM me? I can give you specifics on the files that I am looking for, and walk you through the process of getting them to me if need be.
Thanks much yall
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish with said files?
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish with said files?
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Make tweaked as At&t friendly as possible it being an NB4 Tmo based ROM. I'm running it as is now testing but need to compare what's needed for the ATT side without using leaked versions of said files any help would be grossly appreciated
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Make tweaked as At&t friendly as possible it being an NB4 Tmo based ROM. I'm running it as is now testing but need to compare what's needed for the ATT side without using leaked versions of said files any help would be grossly appreciated
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Fair enough. I never took the plunge for the official OTA so I won't be of much help. But... there should be many users out here with what you need.
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish with said files?
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Yep what wally said - the files I'm looking for are the sort I used to make a 4.3 version of something I put together for TMo play a bit nicer on the ATT side of things. I have most of what I need I believe (though I would still very much like to check it against the "official" stuff) but there are a few I would really like to see the official of before going very far down that road for 4.4.2 is all.
PM sent
Sent you a PM as well.
Thanks guys
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I took the "Leap"... What all U need?
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No worries - and thanks to all that responded
I now have what (I believe) I need - I'll reach out again if this looks not to be the case.
Thanks again!
Hi again all
I was wondering if any of those official-4.4.2-ATT folks might humor me one more favor...
Similar to what I asked previously, I'm looking for some files on /system - specifically I'm looking for the entirety of the /system/vendor directory. Please PM me for instructions on how to grab this if needed (and if interested of course), and I am incredibly thankful and appreciative for any and all that are willing to help.
Thanks!
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Hi again all
I was wondering if any of those official-4.4.2-ATT folks might humor me one more favor...
Similar to what I asked previously, I'm looking for some files on /system - specifically I'm looking for the entirety of the /system/vendor directory. Please PM me for instructions on how to grab this if needed (and if interested of course), and I am incredibly thankful and appreciative for any and all that are willing to help.
Thanks!
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Just a thought, but perhaps it may be possible to use http://developer.samsung.com/androi...Emulators-for-Android-Application-Development and load csc, vendor info etc, via the copy of stock 4.4.2 rom courtesy UrDroid here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584994 ? Keeping in mind you are running the sdk via an IDE comparable to Netbeans, IntelliJ, or even Eclipse(cringe shudder...shiver...).
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Just a thought, but perhaps it may be possible to use http://developer.samsung.com/androi...Emulators-for-Android-Application-Development and load csc, vendor info etc, via the copy of stock 4.4.2 rom courtesy UrDroid here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584994 ?
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Hmm... interesting approach, I like it
That being said, your link actually may have what I was looking for anyway - seems I was just lazy and not searching lol - thanks!
dwitherell said:
Hmm... interesting approach, I like it
That being said, your link actually may have what I was looking for anyway - seems I was just lazy and not searching lol - thanks!
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You are most welcome. Np. Anytime.
dwitherell said:
Hi again all
I was wondering if any of those official-4.4.2-ATT folks might humor me one more favor...
Similar to what I asked previously, I'm looking for some files on /system - specifically I'm looking for the entirety of the /system/vendor directory. Please PM me for instructions on how to grab this if needed (and if interested of course), and I am incredibly thankful and appreciative for any and all that are willing to help.
Thanks!
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or you talking about N900AATTCNC2?
I have a complete system dump if you want me to upload, I have mega, mediafire I can upload to
N900AATTCNC2_csc_etc_build.prop_system_vendor.zip
Carl you are a beast. I truly think you don't get enough recognition around this forum for what you do for us.
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roughneckboren said:
Carl you are a beast. I truly think you don't get enough recognition around this forum for what you do for us.
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I'm just like most, I do this for myself and share what I have and learned
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Carl you are a beast. I truly think you don't get enough recognition around this forum for what you do for us.
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+1000. He deserves an RC status.
Couldn't agree more. He tries to help everyone. I hope we find root for NC2 real soon because he has been stuck on there for awhile.
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+1000. He deserves an RC status.
Couldn't agree more. He tries to help everyone. I hope we find root for NC2 real soon because he has been stuck on there for awhile.
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Yep my fault trying to port ND2 to a recovery install.
that when I learned aboot was bootloader :crying: Former HTC phone owner
Anyone willing to beta a blind build of an AOSP rom?
Kinda lack of info. Provide some more, why should i flash something if i don't know anything about the changes and background of the rom ? Why would i flash something if i don't know what is under the hood ?
And i know you are asking for testers who want to test blindly a rom. I can read.....my question comes more down to this :
Why not share more info and make the testers more curious for the rom ?
Cheers
see it got you curious. PM me.
Ok ok here. This should help. http://github.com/Plain-Andy
Haha no didn't made me curious, i'm very fine on the rom i am on i have no reason at all to switch. But you can always try and convince me
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Haha no didn't made me curious, i'm very fine on the rom i am on i have no reason at all to switch. But you can always try and convince me
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LOL
well in not into swaying someone or pressuring. If you made up your mind prior, I'm not going to push you. All I can say is that's what's nandroid backups are made for.
hell I'll try it
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hell I'll try it
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Sent you a pm. So far your my second beta tester. Might be posting it in android dev soon.
I want to test but I love sense. Just to adventure out I'll back up my ROM and test for you, i'm on Vzw.
Thanks guys!
If you need more testers/devs count me in!
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I'm a sense guy but hey like you said that's what Nandorids are for, I'll give it a shot
No new testers needed. Thank you.
I'm willing to try flashing it as a secondary ROM in MultiROM, I guess . . .
TESTING HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. WE HAVE EVERYONE WE NEED CURRENTLY. WHEN THE TIME COMES THAT WE NEED MORE, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW.
This thread will be used to notify the members of XDA as to our current progress. Once an official release is ready, this will be converted to a Q&A thread. Currently we are working out some kernel issues and will let you know where that leads us. This will also be where we look for testers as we expand to other variants of the G3.
UPDATE: Currently our team is looking for a name. Since it was formed from random community members, we have decided to come back to the community to ask for suggestions as to what we should name the team. I would also like to state that we are currently testing a kernel that may get the M Preview booting. So wish us luck.
I'd love to help but I'm only s beginner in ROM porting but what would I need to do for me to help you? I'll give as much help as I can give.
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Try asking @autoprime and @timmytim for help with making the flashable zip/cleaning up some bugs and other stuff
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Small Request: @TonyStark, is there any way you can get this moved to the standard LG G3 General Subforum? I feel like it could benefit other Devs and it would get more attention there.
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Done:good:
TacoTuco said:
I'd love to help but I'm only s beginner in ROM porting but what would I need to do for me to help you? I'll give as much help as I can give.
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Yeah, really it doesn't need to be changed to the new format, but it would need a whole new updater-script, which I am not as familiar with as I would like to be due to time constraints and other priorities. So if @timmytim or @autoprime could take a look and help me out (if it's not too much trouble, of course) that would be awesome.)
ask also @LastStandingDroid i think he could help as well...or try post in developers thread.there are many geniuses there
Cloudyfa might able to help
Ps Good to see that someone started working on the M version
Ps2 I have seen you trying to port android wear to galaxy gear 1
That's pretty awesome! Unfortunately I cannot help more than just cheer for you guys.
I've got a D855 and I have some experience messing around on Linux and Windows. If there's anything else I could help, just PM me
Tapatalked thru my LG <3
I also am a beginner to porting ROMs but have both a Linux and Windows workstation, so I am here for help if needed. New XDA account, forgot old my old account's credentials lol.
Good Stuff!
This is good news! I cant code atm but I was looking for this ROM. I read that they released the beta rom So I knew it was only a matter of time before someone created one for the G3
I can't help with anything ATM, but I'm glad to see this being worked on so soon, I'll definitely be cheering you guys on, God knows when LG will update.
Nice..... I'm no good with codeing but if you need a tester I'll risk my G3...:good:
We need help people! Someone who knows a little about this can shed some light of what we need to accomplish this port?
Pm me if you guys need a tester
I have a g3 d855, if you need tester for that, I could help in the future.
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Cloudyfa might able to help
Ps Good to see that someone started working on the M version
Ps2 I have seen you trying to port android wear to galaxy gear 1
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Yeah. Unfortunately I no longer have a Gear 1, but someone has picked up where I left off. And thankfully, someone with the Verizon G3 and some porting experience is taking a look into modifying the boot.img to support M and has provided me with a baseline updater-script that I can modify to fit the situation.
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That's pretty awesome! Unfortunately I cannot help more than just cheer for you guys.
I've got a D855 and I have some experience messing around on Linux and Windows. If there's anything else I could help, just PM me
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If I get a port running smoothly on my D850, we are then going to branch to the VS985, then the D855 should be right behind.
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I also am a beginner to porting ROMs but have both a Linux and Windows workstation, so I am here for help if needed. New XDA account, forgot old my old account's credentials lol.
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Will keep that in mind. Thanks.
SQUISHYxBANANA said:
This is good news! I cant code atm but I was looking for this ROM. I read that they released the beta rom So I knew it was only a matter of time before someone created one for the G3
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Just double checking that you know that currently all I have is the files merged for a ported system currently, not a flashable ROM yet, right? Either way, I will keep everyone up to date on the status of the port here.
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I can't help with anything ATM, but I'm glad to see this being worked on so soon, I'll definitely be cheering you guys on, God knows when LG will update.
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Right? Well the good news is that me and my new partner are making headway, so we will be updating everyone on progress hopefully tomorrow, but if not, in the next few days.
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Nice..... I'm no good with codeing but if you need a tester I'll risk my G3...:good:
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What model do you have?
MidnightDevil said:
We need help people! Someone who knows a little about this can shed some light of what we need to accomplish this port?
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Someone is currently working with me to progress forward. Thanks for the concern though!
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Yeah. Unfortunately I no longer have a Gear 1, but someone has picked up where I left off. And thankfully, someone with the Verizon G3 and some porting experience is taking a look into modifying the boot.img to support M and has provided me with a baseline updater-script that I can modify to fit the situation.
If I get a port running smoothly on my D850, we are then going to branch to the VS985, then the D855 should be right behind.
Will keep that in mind. Thanks.
Just double checking that you know that currently all I have is the files merged for a ported system currently, not a flashable ROM yet, right? Either way, I will keep everyone up to date on the status of the port here.
Right? Well the good news is that me and my new partner are making headway, so we will be updating everyone on progress hopefully tomorrow, but if not, in the next few days.
What model do you have?
Someone is currently working with me to progress forward. Thanks for the concern though!
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I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.
@TekGadgt, brilliant! Godspeed!
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I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.
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I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
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@TekGadgt, brilliant! Godspeed!
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Thank you! We're working on modifying the CM12.1 boot.img to support M currently. Then all I need to do is modify the updater-script and all should be proper for the D850. Then we'll be moving on to other G3 models.
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I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
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I'd deffinetly be willing to be a tester as well I can risk my D850 just pm me if you need a tester
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I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.
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TekGadgt said:
I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
Thank you! We're working on modifying the CM12.1 boot.img to support M currently. Then all I need to do is modify the updater-script and all should be proper for the D850. Then we'll be moving on to other G3 models.
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I've flashed many ROMs and Tried to hack out some changes like camera fps and battery life mods some worked and some almost bricked my phone (no boot screen or any kind of light lol) so I'm willing to wrisk it to be on the cutting edge.......
Is there a custom ROMs or any developer willing to try make one, i'll appreciate some help
I would be grateful too.
I'm on T-Mobile....but I'd be grateful something closer to stock android than what LG has given us lol.
Me 2
I wish i knew how. I would do it!
There is a thread on xda explaining how to port any rom to any phone. I might give it a try if I can free up some ram on my laptop.
Yo
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There is a thread on xda explaining how to port any rom to any phone. I might give it a try if I can free up some ram on my laptop.
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Can you give me a link? Ill try it as soon as i read it and let you know how it takes.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
Subscribing as really hoping for something also. A few have started to make one but never finished or really even got going, seems cant get all the correct img's extracted or source code needed. Switched from the lg power x to this phone bc power x couldn't be rooted. Now seems cant get custom rom for this! I would help if i knew anything about making ROMs. I can probably be a guinea pig if needed, have a few back up phones can usenif necessary....
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Subscribing as really hoping for something also. A few have started to make one but never finished or really even got going, seems cant get all the correct img's extracted or source code needed. Switched from the lg power x to this phone bc power x couldn't be rooted. Now seems cant get custom rom for this! I would help if i knew anything about making ROMs. I can probably be a guinea pig if needed, have a few back up phones can usenif necessary....
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Some one is currently working on this, I'm confident that all will be happy soon. Check out the other post related to our phones.
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Is there a custom ROMs or any developer willing to try make one, i'll appreciate some help
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Hey guys I appreciate ure help replying to the thread, to update the news this phone supports OTG !!
Does anybody know who is working on this ROM and how far they got to the development because I was thinking and porting an old cm13 rom someone link in another post
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Does anybody know who is working on this ROM and how far they got to the development because I was thinking and porting an old cm13 rom someone link in another post
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there is another thread here where someone already ported a lineage rom. There is also someone who is working on there own rom.
Ok nice
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there is another thread here where someone already ported a lineage rom. There is also someone who is working on there own rom.
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Can you send the link to me please?
Pretty sure he's trying to get the bugs out and there is no link because he sold called ported and I'm guessing he still testing it I'm going to work on my own im tried of waiting for somebody else
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Pretty sure he's trying to get the bugs out and there is no link because he sold called ported and I'm guessing he still testing it I'm going to work on my own im tried of waiting for somebody else
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If you need tester I'm interested bro
need custom rom
Need Custom rom Lava x46 sc9832 spreadtrum device
Anyone able to do anything for the ZTE Axon Elite it is a very capable phone however there is very little Dev action for it unfortunately, it would be great to get Oreo on it??? Can anyone help happy to help fund towards...
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Anyone able to do anything for the ZTE Axon Elite it is a very capable phone however there is very little Dev action for it unfortunately, it would be great to get Oreo on it??? Can anyone help happy to help fund towards...
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If you find a ROM that's similar to your phone like similar CPU you could download it download Java Android kitchen and that you need to get the system files from your phone so you can put it in that ROM so then you can Port it to your phone
I was going to do that for my phone but I get caught up playing PC and by the time I have my PC ready for it it was already ROM out for mine
Also if u need help porting there a thread here for that
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Nakedsnake14 said:
If you find a ROM that's similar to your phone like similar CPU you could download it download Java Android kitchen and that you need to get the system files from your phone so you can put it in that ROM so then you can Port it to your phone
I was going to do that for my phone but I get caught up playing PC and by the time I have my PC ready for it it was already ROM out for mine
Also if u need help porting there a thread here for that
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Thanks buddy I will look into that option