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[Q] ROMs - Selection and Other Questions

Hi Guys,
I've got a stock A500 and due to the conflicting reports as to whether Acer will provide an OTA update to Jellybean, I've decided to flash a custom ROM as there as some minor quirks that are starting to bug me.
Anyway, I've found the thread to explain what to do - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205204 - but it's left me with a couple of questions.
Selection of ROM
I can see at http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1136 there are links to various threads relating to custom ROMs such as CM10 Jellybean, AOKP Jellybean and CM10 Jellytime etc.
1) These have other topics scattered throughout so I was wondering if there's a page that summarises the various JB ROMs out there with a link to their topic page?
2) Without knowing each of the developers, how does one choose which ROM to use? Is there such a thing as a "vanilla/Plain-Jane" JB ROM?
3) Each of these topics have the first post outlining the ROM with a link to the zip file. Does the author update this link in the 1st post if there's update to the ROM or do you need to read through all the posts to see if the author has an updated link?
4) Once you've installed a custom ROM, how do you know if there's updates? Does the Update in Settings work or do you need to manually come back to the topic and see if the zip file is updated?
ROM/Kernel
At http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205204 it says that you need
external SD card, root rights, unlocked bootloader (if you're on stock ICS), custom recovery and a custom ROM of your choice.
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Yet further down it talks about Custom ROMs and Custom Kernels.
1) What are the differences?
2) What does a Kernel do?
3) Do I need this or just the ROM?
Thanks
PS - Not sure if this topic is better suited to be in http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1136, but since it's a question, the rules say that it should go in the Q&A section.

[INDEX] [REPO] MOTO G - ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries [01/13/2014]

MOTO G​
Total XDA Android Development Repository
Hello community! Welcome to the Repository of ROMs of the MOTO G Android Development Forum.
First of all, which ROMs are included here? Well, I just searched and chose the active threads (even if the ROM doesn't have any recent updates, the thread should at least remain active, with constant feedback from users and devs) but this isn't a must. But for no activity in the thread for at least two months will not be listed in the Index/Repository. Please remember, the most important thing is to read the thread of the ROM that you choose, take a look at the benefits, user reviews, bugs, FAQ, etc. and then, flash it.​
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Android development section ROMS​
[Rom] [4.4.2] Cyanogenmod 11 Unofficial for Moto G by @dhacker29
[ROM] Infusion Beta-2 for Motorola Moto G - Kitkat [Updated - 13/01/14] by @tillaz
[ROM]Nexus G Beta 2[4.4.2][12/01/2014] by @xmattjus
[ROM]KitKat+ 1.0[4.4.2][12/1/2014] by @anerik
Stock firmware images by @Skrilax_CZ

Original Section ROMS
Comming Soon

Kernels and Recoveries​[KERNEL] (004) JB43/KK442 GSM(3.4+ Hybrid/OC/Intelliplug/intellidemand)[01-10-2014] by @faux123
[DEV][RECOVERY] CWM 6.0.4.6 for Moto G by @a1Pha
[DEV][RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.3.0 for Moto G by @a1Pha

I forgot your favorite MOTO G thread, forgot to update a thread or a thread is misplaced/unnecessary? I'm sorry. Please send me a PM or quote me in this thread. I'll fix that.
This thread was created to help the users.. For more simpler and easy way to track your favorite ROM/KERNEL
I found a similar thread in general section.
Mods can Delete this thread if they feel so.
Thanks

Rohit02 said:
[TEST] CWM Based Recovery v6.0.4.5 by @Rusty!
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You shouldn't really include that, it's dead in the water since there are other working ones

There is a similar thread.

I think the faux kernel is a kernel not a recovery lol
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk

[INDEX] Motorola Droid Ultra/Mini [XT1080/XT1030]

[SIZE=+3]Motorola
Droid Ultra [XT1080]
Droid Mini [XT1030]
[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2][INDEX][/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Helpful Information[/SIZE]​[SIZE=+1]Welcome, this thread has been created to encompass everything you may need for your device. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]​Click on a Link below for More Info
Manufacturer's Device Home Page
Basic Device Information
Official Stock Firmware
Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
Custom ROMs
Kernels & Radios
MODS, GUIDES, and Misc
*​Forum Rules | New Users Guide | XDA Tour | Report Posts​Please look for a similar INDEX thread when visiting another device forum.
If you would like to create an [INDEX] please Click Here.
A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this INDEX
Please note: This is and will be, an ongoing WIP​

Basic information
Index of Motorola Devices
Specs
Codename: obake
DROID ULTRA
Released 2013, August gsmarena - phonearena -
Model # XT1080
Droid Ultra is the same as the Maxx, except Ultra has a 2130 mAh battery
Droid Ultra is the same as the Mini, except Ultra has a 5.0 inch screen
DROID MINI
Released 2013, August gsmarena - phonearena -
model # XT1030
Droid Mini is the same as the Ultra, except Mini has a 4.3 inch screen
Droid Maxx
Model # XT-1080M
Released AUG 20, 2013 gsmarena - phonearena
Droid Maxx is the same as the Ultra, except has a 3500 mAh battery

Official Firmware
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
Ultra: AFH - Firmware Center - Root Junky -
Mini: AFH - Firmware Center -
Maxx: see Maxx Index
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/f9d1880e6c5b4800 by Daywalker04
Firmware Descriptions
soon...

USB Drivers
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
Rooting
Build Version: SU6-7 (Mini XT1030 , MAXX XT1080m , Ultra XT1080 )
Droid Mini/Maxx/Ultra Root / XPosed / BusyBox [SU6-7] Android 4.4.4 by CrashXX
PwnMyMoto (doesn't work on android 4.4 or above)
Unlocking Bootloader
_ck_ said:
By the way if it is not clear to newbies, if you are fortunate enough to get a phone with SU4.21 instead of SU6-x, do NOT, I repeat do NOT flash VZW-4.4.4-SU6-7-release-keys.xml
Because then you are taking a valuable phone that can unlock the bootloader and forcing it to upgrade and it can never be downgraded again to SU4 from SU6
ie. the SU6 cannot unlock bootloader at this time, the SU4 can via sunshine
you CAN root the SU4 but it is using a different file than in this thread
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Unbricking
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
Droid Ultra (possible Maxx) brick recovery by VBlack
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Custom ROMs

Kernels & Radios
[MODEM] Better modem for our Droid Maxx and maybe Ultra 1 2 3 by CurbThePain

MODS, GUIDES, and Misc

post #8

How i root my device

FunnyEyex said:
How i root my device
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If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
Sent from my XT1080 using XDA Labs

some cm inks
http://web.archive.org/web/20161224231934/https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=obake

[Index] Moto X (2014 - 2nd Gen)

Moto X
2nd Gen (2014)
XT1092 XT1093 XT1094 XT1095 XT1096 XT1097
[INDEX]
Helpful Information​Welcome, this thread has been created to encompass everything you may need for your device. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.​​Click on a Link below for More Info​
Manufacturer's Device Home Page
Basic Device Information
Official Stock Firmware
Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
Custom ROMs
Kernels & Radios
MODS, GUIDES, and Misc
*​​Forum Rules | New Users Guide | XDA Tour | Report Posts
Please look for a similar INDEX thread when visiting another device forum.
If you would like to create an [INDEX] please Click Here.
A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this INDEX
Please note: This is and will be, an ongoing WIP​

Basic Device Information
Help -
FAQs
Moto X (2nd Generation) Released 2014, September gsmarena - phonearena -
Also known as Motorola Moto X (2014), Motorola Moto X2, Motorola Moto X+1
XT1092 CDMA/GSM see Network specs
XT1093 U.S. Cellular
XT1094 CDMA/GSM see Network specs
XT1095 (Pure Edition, for T-Mobile)
XT1096 Verizon
XT1097 (AT&T)
Codename: victara

Official Stock Firmware
Index of Motorola Firmware
Motorola-Firmware-Team (Android File Host)
Firmware Center
Root Junky
daywalker04's collection (File Factory)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/victara/official/ thanks to kyo167 for link

Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
USB Drivers
Motorola USB/Fastboot Drivers (Windows)
Rooting
Most Models can be temp rooted with KingRoot.
Full root requires Unlocking the bootloader , installing Twrp custom recovery, and Supersu.zip
Unlocking the Bootloader
Some models can be unlocked with Official Motorola Unlocking method.
Most models can only be Unlocked using Sunshine app ($25)

Custom ROMs
Requires an Unlocked Bootloader
DevDB Roms
X 2014 Android Development
X 2014 Original Android Development
[ROM] [2016.04.14] XT1096 5.x stock based rom by mikeoswego

Kernels & Radios
DevDB Kernels
[KERNEL] RealONE X | CM14.1 | 29 OCTOBER | GCC UxL 5.4 by MichelBorgess
[Kernel] Krait kernel for stock android 6.0 (v5) by kraatus90
[Kernel] Render Kernel [CM12][Synapse][R5] by RenderBroken

MODS, GUIDES, and Misc
Systemless Root - Xposed - Safetynet Pass on Moto X 2014 by Musa95

Thankyou for the above details sir. I have a problem ,whenever i go to fastboot mode and connect to my computer it doesnot detect my phone, and i when to device manager in windows to check the error caused i found a yellow exclamation mark on moto adb interface, when i saw the details its showing" device couldn't start code 10"
My drivers and all are perfect my normal mtp is also detecting. I only have the above mentioned issue please help me @sd_shadow

shobint7 said:
Thankyou for the above details sir. I have a problem ,whenever i go to fastboot mode and connect to my computer it doesnot detect my phone, and i when to device manager in windows to check the error caused i found a yellow exclamation mark on moto adb interface, when i saw the details its showing" device couldn't start code 10"
My drivers and all are perfect my normal mtp is also detecting. I only have the above mentioned issue please help me @sd_shadow
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If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Labs

Link for Official Stock Firmware:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/victara/official/

MUST INCLUDE QUALCOMM or MEDIATEK TO COMMENTS OR THREAD TITLE

* * * ATTENTION MOTO E4 USERS * * *
Since the Moto E4 has TWO variants (Qualcomm and Mediatek) PLEASE include YOUR variant in the title of your thread or mention your variant in
your comment to reduce confusion within the threads. Here are a few examples:
Comment Examples: I can no longer open photos on my Mediatek device running latest build" or "Can I install Xposed on my Qualcomm Moto E4?"
Thread Examples: "I need help figuring out why my Qualcomm Moto E4 won't boot up." or "Where can I find the latest GApps and Viper Audio links for my
Mediatek Moto E4?"
Qualcomm variants have THEIR OWN Development section. Please ONLY post Qualcomm variant threads and comments in this section. (adding variant to comment or thread title not required in Development section)
Mediatek variants have THEIR OWN Development section. Please ONLY post Mediatek variant threads and comments in this section. (adding variant to comment or thread title not required in Development section)
BOTH variants share ALL other Moto E4 sections, which is why adding Qualcomm or Mediatek is so important.
To increase the visibility, chance of receiving an answer, or response to your thread or post, you can also add these tags; [QUALCOMM] or [MEDIATEK]
Please follow the above instructions to remain compliant with Forum Rules:
"2. Post using a clear and descriptive subject and message."
Following this will GREATLY REDUCE the confusion within the threads due to the differences in the Qualcomm / Mediatek variants.
Thank you.

Device Description -
Name: Moto E (4) - Nick is Perry
Board: msm8937
Variant: Qualcomm
Android: 7.1.1 Nougat
Bootloader: 0xBA09
Carrier: Metro PCS
Quad Core Processor
Hope that's enough device info for some help.
Ok so currently my bootloader is locked and is currently running on the stock Metro PCS ROM. I came to XDA for my device because every where I look you have people who use the dirty methods of rooting which aren't very reliable. Aka (KingRoot and KingoRoot). I've tried both and they don't work.
So at this point I know you can't Root this phone with the latest one click Root methods. So now I'm looking for the manual ADB/Fastboot method to unlock the bootloader and install any available and working custom recovery such as TWRP or Philz. Then with that flashed I can Root using SuperSU flashable zip.
After that I can work on making a ROM that is DeBloated and DeOdexed, and maybe add some custom mods. Also removing Metro PCS's custom boot animation will happen it adds too much time too the bootup. But this project will have too be a thing of the future as someone needs too upload the files for unlocking this device and recovery.
Hope some of this information will help inspire more work done on this phone.

I made an entire guide in rooting the stock Qualcomm version man, its in my signature, I'm on metro and I'm rooted, have twrp, and I'm running a custom aosip rom. The search bar is your best friend.

NonStickAtom785 said:
Device Description -
Name: Moto E (4) - Nick is Perry
Board: msm8937
Variant: Qualcomm
Android: 7.1.1 Nougat
Bootloader: 0xBA09
Carrier: Metro PCS
Quad Core Processor
Hope that's enough device info for some help.
Ok so currently my bootloader is locked and is currently running on the stock Metro PCS ROM. I came to XDA for my device because every where I look you have people who use the dirty methods of rooting which aren't very reliable. Aka (KingRoot and KingoRoot). I've tried both and they don't work.
So at this point I know you can't Root this phone with the latest one click Root methods. So now I'm looking for the manual ADB/Fastboot method to unlock the bootloader and install any available and working custom recovery such as TWRP or Philz. Then with that flashed I can Root using SuperSU flashable zip.
After that I can work on making a ROM that is DeBloated and DeOdexed, and maybe add some custom mods. Also removing Metro PCS's custom boot animation will happen it adds too much time too the bootup. But this project will have too be a thing of the future as someone needs too upload the files for unlocking this device and recovery.
Hope some of this information will help inspire more work done on this phone.
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It's all been done bro. Search the forum. Root method, custom ROMs, all there. Root with magisk or phh ,(SuperSU gives issues.) And philz recovery has been dead a loooong time. This is a fairly new device, use TWRP.

madbat99 said:
It's all been done bro. Search the forum. Root method, custom ROMs, all there. Root with magisk or phh ,(SuperSU gives issues.) And philz recovery has been dead a loooong time. This is a fairly new device, use TWRP.
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I already new Philz is dead but some people still use it. I'm 15. Do you know where I can find the Root method? And I'm going to do some of my own research on magisk and phh. Thank you for the reply. Also I'm going to start a new thread I'll post it when I'm finished.

NonStickAtom785 said:
I already new Philz is dead but some people still use it. I'm 15. Do you know where I can find the Root method? And I'm going to do some of my own research on magisk and phh. Thank you for the reply. Also I'm going to start a new thread I'll post it when I'm finished.
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Sure thing bro. this is the root guide for the Qualcomm version.
Philz won't work on nougat devices.

I am wondering how to tell the difference between QUALCOMM and MEDIATEK variant.

ctusher said:
I am wondering how to tell the difference between QUALCOMM and MEDIATEK variant.
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Settings/About phone. Perry is Qualcomm, woods is mediatek

Thank you! It says Perry!

Is there any info detailing other differences between the two variants? I bought a charge board for mine on ebay and either I was sold the wrong board, of the boards are different between variants.