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[GUIDE]The Definitive CM7/MIUI Flashing Tutorial - Updated(21-08-2011)

So, flashing Cyanogenmod7/MIUI on the SGS i9000 is an area covered in many, many tutorials to date. However, the vast majority of them are outdated or just downright confusing, this guide tries to make flashing CM7/MIUI as painless as possible.
DISCLAIMER: This guide is based on my personal experience in flashing CM7/MIUI and i take NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER in whatever untoward happens to your phone and/or life if you follow this. Also, this guide is meant for the SGS I9000GT PHONE ONLY, other variants please do not follow this guide to the letter and download the appropriate files for flashing.
Edit: This guide can be used to flash MIUI roms as well, seeing as they share the same requirements of needing Froyo bootloaders.
MIUI roms available:
1.MIUI Official [MIUI.us]
2. Galnet MIUI [Galnet and team]
3. MIUI+ [Decalc and Mothatt]
4. fitMIUI [Andro!de]
5 Nothing Fancy [spasms]
Note that this is not an exhaustive list.
Okay, lets go
Now, there are 2 ways to go about flashing CM7/MIUI.
1. ROMmanager method.
-Simple, fast but thats another tutorial altogether
2. The ODIN + CWM flashing method.
- That's what this tutorials all about!
NOTE: For those who wish to pursue Method 1, rschenck has written a guide on it.
Okay, now for the tutorial.
Firstly, find out what firmware you are running. Gingerbread bootloaders are now able to run MIUI/CM7. These give better battery life and are thus encouraged.
Go to ->SETTINGS ->ABOUT PHONE and look at what Android/Firmware Version you are running. If you are on 2.3.x, please skip the conditional step, if you are 2.1.x OR 2.2.x, you have to upgrade your bootloaders to 2.3.x.
CONDITIONAL STEP: Upgrade to GB bootloaders. (FOR 2.1.X AND 2.2.X FIRMWARE VERSIONS ONLY, 2.3.X FIRMWARES PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION.)
Go to EZboot page.
1. Go to that website and download the Gingerbread bootloaders.
2. Download Odin, if you haven't done so already.
3. If you don't have Kies, you would need Samsung Drivers, which you can easily find around this forum. I believe its a sticky somewhere.
4. Open Odin and put your phone in download mode before connecting it.
5. Set up Odin as per picture in the link provided(The gingerbread one)
6. Flash and wait for reboot!
/END OF CONDITIONAL STEP.
2. Acquiring CM7/MIUI.
CM7 users: CM7 uses the term Nightlies, which are actually so called "experimental" builds that are updated, well, nightly. Despite it being called experimental, most nightlies are actually stable for "everyday usage". So don't be scared to flash 'em!
So,
1. Download the latest(topmost) version of CM7 or the various MIUI roms. (Links above)
2. Transfer the .zip file onto your phone through ADB push or USB cable.
3. Make sure your phone is not connected to your computer or anything. You're almost there!
Third, Flashing time.
1. Boot into recovery mode using the following method.
(a) Phone off.
(b) Press in the following order: VOLUP, HOME, POWER.
2. Now you have to clean out your phone.
-Wipe CACHE
-Go into advance options, WIPE DALVIK CACHE
-Go into mounts and storage. FORMAT SYSTEM, DATA AND CACHE. (Three separate moves)
3. Go to 'Install zip from sdcard' and scroll to your CM7/MIUI .zip file.
Flash.
Wait for reboot. And. You are done.
Congratulations, you are now running CM7/MIUI.
For CM7 users: Go get GAPPs(Google Apps) for Android Market and other android apps. Stay updated by flashing updated Nightlies.
[Small expansion of guide] Flashing from MIUI
If coming from MIUI rom, and wishing to switch to CM7(or vice versa)
1. Download newest version of CM7(or MIUI, whichever the case) and place in phone.
2. Boot into recovery. Format Cache and System. Not necessary to format Data(will erase all apps) but is recommended for stability purposes. You can backup your apps using Titanium Backup or use the native backup app in MIUI.
3. Install from zip and choose the correct file. Flash it.
Done.
Please comment if this was helpful to you. And THANK if it helped you!
Credits:
codeworkx - http://twitter.com/codeworkx
coolya - http://twitter.com/dumdidum
guiper -http://twitter.com/guiperpt
-All for CM7
nitr8 - For EZboot
rschenck - For his guide
And of course, myself for writing this.

Thank you, Very useful

mrsufgi said:
Thank you, Very useful
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Thanks glad it helped

slotteh said:
Now, there are 2 ways to go about flashing CM7.
1. ROMmanager method.
-Simpler, faster BUT requires premium version of ROMmanager(purchasable in market)
Note: Premium version not required but that's another tutorial altogether.
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I know this is supposed to be the definitive non-confusing guide, but I started reading your guide and 10 secs into it, you've posted confusing info:
info 1 - you state this first method requires PREMIUM ROMmanager
info 2 - in the very next sentence you state 'PREMIUM version not required"

After reading the rest of your guide, I have to conclude that it's just as - if not more than - confusing as other 'user guides' found in these forums. Your guide is only suitable for people who have learned by trial and error and are already comfortable with the nuances of wiping and flashing their phone.
Experienced users like myself have done it so many times I could do it with my eyes closed now, so I already know how to avoid missteps even if given incomplete, misleading or outright contradictory instructions, which your guide is full of.
I wish I had the time to go through the errors with a fine toothed comb, but I honestly don't at the moment (@work). That said, this guide either needs a complete re-write to improve readability and logic flow, or just be removed altogether.

evilsopure said:
After reading the rest of your guide, I have to conclude that it's just as - if not more than - confusing as other 'user guides' found in these forums. Your guide is only suitable for people who have learned by trial and error and are already comfortable with the nuances of wiping and flashing their phone.
Experienced users like myself have done it so many times I could do it with my eyes closed now, so I already know how to avoid missteps even if given incomplete, misleading or outright contradictory instructions, which your guide is full of.
I wish I had the time to go through the errors with a fine toothed comb, but I honestly don't at the moment (@work). That said, this guide either needs a complete re-write to improve readability and logic flow, or just be removed altogether.
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Alright thanks for the feedback. It's the first guide I've tried to write so I think I've messed up a lot probably. I'll definitely try to re-write it. But thanks for the criticism.
Also, you've identified one area where I'm not very clear(ROManager part) and thanks for that. Do you have other specific examples of my post which are error-filled so that I can work on them? I want this thread to work. Thanks again

Have updated and removed contradictory statements.

Is it wrong this passage ?
1. Download the latest(topmost) version at : http://insanity.rollus.net/EZbase/img/sc/ezodin.png

Lord Style said:
Is it wrong this passage ?
1. Download the latest(topmost) version at : http://insanity.rollus.net/EZbase/img/sc/ezodin.png
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Yes it is. Thanks very much for the spot
Edit: Edited it already. Thanks again

Thanks to slotteh for this guide.
Now I have CM 7 Nigthly 15 in my phone.

Stable cm7? Not for the sgs
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Mothatt said:
Stable cm7? Not for the sgs
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
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Yeah i've been a little confused looking for it. I'll edit it.

slotteh said:
Yeah i've been a little confused looking for it. I'll edit it.
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@slotteh
one more MIUI rom, you may want to update your OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184066

krarvind said:
@slotteh
one more MIUI rom, you may want to update your OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184066
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Thanks will do

Updated to include GB bootloaders flashing

what recovey do i need to install cm7 as it doesn't say or how do i install with odin

Are you sure if it's safe to flash MIUI rom with GB Firmware on every single one of the roms? I'm really considering fitMIUI, any suggestions?
Thanks for a nice guide.

bootloader
How i can flash only a new bootloader without lose all data?

Revise?
This section is not clear...
"Go to ->SETTINGS ->ABOUT PHONE and look at what Android/Firmware Version you are running. If you are on 2.2.x, please skip the conditional step, if you are 2.1.x OR 2.2.x, you have to upgrade your bootloaders to 2.3.x. "
I think this is a 'contradictory' point...
Otherwise, if this was a little proof-read, could be a dang good guide.
F x

Hi sorry for all late replies, have been a little busy, you may already have gotten answers to these but still,
got-petrol said:
what recovey do i need to install cm7 as it doesn't say or how do i install with odin
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You need Clockworkmod Recovery and unless you're coming from a stock rom, you should already have this.
In either case, onstallation of EZbase from odin has been covered pretty well here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089989
It's really simple to follow, just make sure you have a full battery while flashing via odin.

[NOOB FRIENDLY] GENERAL GUIDES for members

NOOB FRIENDLY!​
Introduction:​
I am not a full-time/professional developer, but i do make roms and apps for my personal use, so do not make any rom or app request! I decided to create this thread because i would like to help members of XDA forum who may not fully understands how somethings work. I have seen many people posting their question in some developers thread and the question is just left there unanswered for months, and that is pretty normal! The developers are very busy making all those roms and kernel for you guys! I personally feel that those problems should be fixed, so i decided to create this thread, just to answer you questions! Too lazy to type now... The end​
Common question:
​What is "rooting"?
- Well i know most of you might have came across this word before: "rooting." Rooting is actually the process of giving your lovely smartphones, tablets, the ability to gain "privileged control or root access." By giving the device root access users can freely write/replace the system application, and also control the cpu clock rate [OC/UC]. GUIDE OF HOW TO ROOT GALAXY NOTE 2 (N7100): coming soon
What is CWM [clockworkmod recovery]?
-CWM is a custom recovery for android smartphones and tablet. It allows you to do things that are not possible to do in the stock recovery. CWM allows you to do things such as flashing custom kernels and roms, it will also allow you to make a NANDROID backup which can be used to restore if you encounter any problem after flashing new roms or kernel. If you would like to know more about CWM try research in the internet you will find loads of information about it.
What are "custom roms"?
Custom roms are roms that are made by other developers that is not the manufacturer of the device, the roms are customized in the way the developers wants. Some of the famous custom roms are: Cyanogenmod, Miui, etc. Custom roms can be based on the device stock rom, or it can be based on the AOSP [android open source project] source, just like the Cyanogenmod. GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM ROMS: coming soon
What are GB/HC/ICS/JB?
These are the version of the Android OS:
GB: Gingerbread v. 2.3-2.3.7
HC: Honey Comb v. 3.1-3.2
ICS: Ice cream sandwich v. 4.0.x
JB: Jelly Bean v. 4.1.x-4.2.x
***Feel free to drop some questions BUT REMEMBER THIS MY TIME ZONE IS GMT +7*** Please hit the "thanks" if i have helped you

-You warranty will be void after you have rooted you device!
- I am not resonsible for any bricked devices, so flash it at you own risk ​
How to root Galaxy note 2?
Instructions:
****If you want CWM recovery to be installed please use the alternative method****
Easy method: (CF-auto root) ***Follow these instruction carefully***
***Dont forget to install the samsung usb driver or you can just simply install samsung kies and it will install the driver for you***
1.Make sure you have the program ODIN. Download the attachment below if you dont have it.
2.Download CF-auto root for you device (make sure its for your device):
- N7100: http://download.chainfire.eu/264/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip
- N7105: http://download.chainfire.eu/255/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.zip
- SHV-E250K: http://download.chainfire.eu/276/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0ltektt-t0ltektt-shve250k.zip
- SHV-E250L: http://download.chainfire.eu/277/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0ltelgt-t0ltelgt-shve250l.zip
- SHV-E250S: http://download.chainfire.eu/278/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t0lteskt-t0lteskt-shve250s.zip
Thanks to Chainfire for producing cf-auto root
3.Extract the .zip file to some where you can access it easily. Make sure that you do not extract it twice
4. Run the program ODIN.exe
5. Click the PDA button [do not try to be clever and click other things]=> choose the file you have extracted Cf-autoroot...tar.md5
6. Put you phone into DOWNLOAD MODE. (HOW?: Hold the POWER+VOLUME DOWN+HOME keys (together). You will be ask to continue or to restart the device=> press continue
7. Connect the device the computer using the USB cable
8. You should see a yellow box in ODIN, if there is no yellow box DO NO PROCEED!=> Disconnect the USB from the PC and then restart the phone into download mode again, then reconnect the phone. [make sure usb debugging is on]
9. Do not check REPARTITION
10. Click start and Be happy [This stage should be long, if its taking you hours, you must have done something wrong]
11. Hit the "Thanks" button! and also go and thanks chainfire too!
Alternatives:
*** Samsung kies/Samsung usb driver must be installed in you PC***
1. Download all the files you need below! Galaxynote2root.zip
2. Make sure that USB debugging is on=> setting->developer options->enable usb debugging
3. Extract the download .zip file into a place you can access easily
4. Run ODIN...exe
5. Turn you device into recovery mode=> HOLD POWER+VOLUME DOWN+HOME
6.Connect your device to the PC
7. There should be a yellow box appear in odin, if not DO NOT PROCEED! Try restarting your phone into download mode again, and please ensure that you have usb debugging on and also have samsung usb driver installed in you computer.
8. Click on "PDA" and choose the file cwm6-root-note2.tar
9. Click start and wait for a few second.......DONE! You will now have a rooted device+CWM (What is CWM? Read first post) You're now not a NOOB!
10. Hit the "thanks" button!
What should i do after rooting the device?
1. Stay with the boring stock rom that was made by your manufacturer.
or
2. Flash a custom rom and enjoy the smoothness and customization of the rom
Guide on how to flash a custom roms:
1. Download the rom you like: i would now like to breifly explain the difference between Aosp based custom rom and stock based custom rom.
Aosp [android open source project] rom:
-This type of rom are commonly known as "pure google roms" there will be no Touchwiz or SenseUI. The most famous Aosp based rom is the cyanogenmod rom. Aosp roms is most oftenly the lightest rom, but this does not mean that there is less customization. This type of rom will often gives better/faster performance than the stock rom, but however it can be less stable.
Stock based custom rom:
-Stock rom are roms that is made by your manufacturer, it is made specifically for your device. Developer will use this rom as a base and add some customization to the rom. Developer may also take out some things they do not like out of the rom, these are often known as "bloatwares." By using stock based custom roms, user will benefit from its stability, and some of the function made specifically for their device, e.g. S-pen functions.
Some link to the custom roms:
Stock based roms:
Omega: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915036
Wanamlite: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928227
Hypernote: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942132
***There are more in the development section***
Aosp based roms:
Cm 10 and 10.1: http://get.cm/?device=n7100 *** if you are a beginner do not use 10.1 for now its still not stable ***
Jellybam: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996038
Paranoid Android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970335
***There are more in the development section*** ALWAYS DO A MD5 SUM CHECK before flashing!!!
2. The rom you have downloaded should be in a .zip file ready for you to flash. DO NOT extract the file!
3. Connect your device to the PC (you do not need to turn it into download mode)
4. Copy the zip file into your INTERNAL sdcard (your phone storage), place it some where you can access it easily.
5. At this point make sure that your battery level is higher than 30% (i would recommend that it is fully charged or at least higher than half).
6. Reboot into CWM recovery [How? HOLD POWER+VOLUME UP+HOME]
7. If you are coming from stock rom or any other rom that is not the one that you will be flashing, you will need to make a full wipe!
8. DO A NANDROID BACKUP!=> go to backup and restore=>backup
9. Do a factory reset/data wipe
10. Wipe cache partition
11. advanced->wipe dalvik cache
12. Now it's time to flash the rom, to do this just select "install zip from sdcard" and then choose the .zip (your rom that you have downloaded) from you internal sdcard. ***Your rom that you have downloaded might use the aroma installer, just follow what it says and select what you would like to be installed.
13. DONE! *** first boot might take around 3-5 minutes, if you get a bootloop, try booting into recovery and do a full wipe and reflash the rom, if it still does not boot, go into recovery and restore from your NANDROID backup
14. Hit the "thanks" button!!!!!!!!

Reserved!

Great thread mate! Thanks
Sent from my GT-N7100

sos_sifou said:
Great thread mate! Thanks
Sent from my GT-N7100
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More will be added to this thread soon, i will try to put every guides in here
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

I have added more guides now!!! There will be more!

Very good info for noobs like me.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

Thanks Chayangkul99. I appreciate the time you took to write these guides. Very well done.
Eugene

Good thread sir.
Maybe you could ask the moderators to pin this thread.
BTW, here below I think you meant to "turn your device into DOWNLOAD mode".
Chayangkul99 said:
5. Turn you device into recovery mode=> HOLD POWER+VOLUME DOWN+HOME
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Q: If I root my device, will it add to the counter? I know it won't but just trying to make sure. From what I know, only flashing ROMs will add to the binary counter.
Also, how to do a MD5 SUM CHECK?
Lastly, I think you forgot to mention to flash GAPPS as well.

I suggest changing the thread title to 'newb friendly'. .lol
Noob is a guy who doesn't want to learn
scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)

You can grab some free md5 generators from the net, some of them can compare two files and tell you weather they are identical or not.
In your case, you need to compare the md5 of the downloaded file to the md5 of the original one on the server.
What's the point of comparing md5, just to make sure that you have EXACTLY the same file on your hard drive, because flashing corrupted files may damage your phone.
Best regards
Sifou
Using a Samsung N7100

Hi,
I bought a new Samsung galaxy note 2 GT-N7100.
I want to be able to remove the unecessary applications (such as Flipboard, Talk etc...)
People in XDA recommend me to root my phone but I think that I understood something: rooting a phone will just allow me to flash a CF on my phone (but will not allow me to remove apps that I dont want) am I right?
If I'm right, then it is impossible for me to keep the manufactured Rom and to be able to remove apps that i dont want.
Then, I should install CWM, root the phone AND install a CF for being able to remove what i want.
But the I want to keep the manufactured Rom on my phone and being able to remove what i want but it seems that is impossible.
I 'm...very confused and certain threat in the fora give me contradictory infos. I need to be sure.

You can root the stock rom and use titanium backup (or similar) to uninstall the aps you dont want. This is what I have done. No need to put a custom firmware on your phone. You dont even need CWM.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

Chayangkul99 said:
I have added more guides now!!! There will be more!
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Maybe its me being a pain but maybe you should only have the info for n7100 and n7105 because folk could get confused maybe.. or re-highlight them a diff colour as to not be confused.. I have a free day tomorro I can dig out some guides and pass them here then you need to see about getting this made into a sticky.
Also the yellow doesnt read well on tapatalk lol fantastic job otherwise hopefully it this thread wont get lost n fall to the end..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

Hmmm nice collection:laugh:

How
but can't delete for some reason.

How to do the Rooting using a Mac (not PC)
Hi – really appreciate all the great info.
Problem for me is that I have a Mac, not a PC.
How would I do this using a Mac?
Thanks
Chayangkul99 said:
-You warranty will be void after you have rooted you device!
- I am not resonsible for any bricked devices, so flash it at you own risk ​
How to root Galaxy note 2?
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You can add my guide if you want, it's for new user.
[Novice Guide] So you just bought a Note2 - 50+ Tips and Tricks+Make phone faster
---------- Post added at 04:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 AM ----------
PiCrucher said:
Hi,
I bought a new Samsung galaxy note 2 GT-N7100.
I want to be able to remove the unecessary applications (such as Flipboard, Talk etc...)
People in XDA recommend me to root my phone but I think that I understood something: rooting a phone will just allow me to flash a CF on my phone (but will not allow me to remove apps that I dont want) am I right?
If I'm right, then it is impossible for me to keep the manufactured Rom and to be able to remove apps that i dont want.
Then, I should install CWM, root the phone AND install a CF for being able to remove what i want.
But the I want to keep the manufactured Rom on my phone and being able to remove what i want but it seems that is impossible.
I 'm...very confused and certain threat in the fora give me contradictory infos. I need to be sure.
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Rooting your phone is the first step for everything else.
Flashing CF will root your phone.(Some version of CF include a CWM some dont)
So you can, only root or root AND install a recovery(CWM)
To flash custom ROM or mods you need CWM but you don't need CWM if you just want to remove bloatware(unwanted apps).
Once your phone is Rooted you need an app to remove bloatware(Titanium backup is one of them)
Hope it helps

That is a great guide. Thank you.
Now that I have directions for rooting it using my mac, I'm going to try it.
What I want to do more than anything with root is to be able to make in app purchases. I don't understand why they have to make buying from outside the US so hard.
Anyway, I pray all the directions are there and are right as bricking the Note 2 would not be good.
Kremata said:
You can add my guide if you want, it's for new user.
[Novice Guide] So you just bought a Note2 - 50+ Tips and Tricks+Make phone faster
---------- Post added at 04:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 AM ----------
Rooting your phone is the first step for everything else.
Flashing CF will root your phone.(Some version of CF include a CWM some dont)
So you can, only root or root AND install a recovery(CWM)
To flash custom ROM or mods you need CWM but you don't need CWM if you just want to remove bloatware(unwanted apps).
Once your phone is Rooted you need an app to remove bloatware(Titanium backup is one of them)
Hope it helps
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Posted to wrong forum - sorry.
Still cannot delete a post I make. Someone please let me delete my own posts.

[TUT] How to root Xperia Z1 [14.3.A.0.757] Kitkat 4.4.2

Hi dear community.
Yesterday i had very hard day regarding of rooting my Xperia Z1 on Kitkat 4.4.2.
I read lot of tutorials and videos and still didnt know what to do.
I will try to simplify much i can.
So here we go.
THIS TUTORIAL IS SAME FOR EVERY VERSION OF XPERIA Z1, BUT FOR C6902, C906, C6943 USE DOWNLOAD LINKS IN SECOND POST FOR GETTING FIRMWARE.
------DISCLAIMER-------
THIS PROCES WILL WIPE YOUR CONTACTS, SMS, APPS, ALBUM PICTURES, SO TRY TO BACK UP EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE
FOLLOWING THIS TUTORIAL
Requitments: (Download everything before proceding)
1. Download Flashtool
2. Sony Xperia Z1 USB Drivers
3. C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip download
4. C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf Download
5. Recovery installer by NUT
6. C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf download <<<<< For other version (C6902, C906, C6943 find .534 firmware for your model)
Lets beging:
1. Instal lattest flashtool which you previously downloaded
2. When you finish installing go to (C:\Flashtool\drivers and install drivers from that app [Flashmode and fastboot drivers] if you instaled on C disc)
3. Now move C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf and C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf to C:\Flashtool\firmwares (C disc on my case)
4. Go to about phone click 7 times on build number, then turn on usb debugging in developers option and turn on unknown recources in security option
4. Now run flashtool (32bit if your pc is 32, or 64bit if your pc is 64bit
5. Wait till syncing is over and then click on lightning icon in left upper corner
6. Select flashmode and select C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf and select [WIPE DATA, CACHE APPSLOG] everything else uncheked
7. While flashtool prepares your firmware, turn off your phone
8. After beeing prepared connect your phone with volume down button via usb to your pc
9. Wait couple of minutes (once it will appear that its stopped, dont worry, it will finish soon)
10. Unplug your phone and switch ON after flashing proces is finished
11. Now repeat step 4
12. Now unzip Recovery installer by NUT, and opent folder, and double click on Instal.bat file
13. Pick option 3 (type 3 with keyboard and pres enter)
14. Now connect your phone using USB cable (this time leave it ON)
15. Phone will reboot and go to recovery (Then go to reboot > system > (instal superSU)
NOTICE THIS STEP MEY BE DIFFRENT, DEPENDS ON YOUR DEFAULT RECOVERY
16. Instal SuperSU from google play
17. Connect phone via usb to your pc and transfer C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip to your internal storage or sd card (In my case internal)
18. Disconnect the phone and power it off
19. Now power ON, when green led appers keep clicking fastly volume down button to go to recovery
20. Now instal flashable zip from internal memory
21. WHEN ITS FINISH DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE, you must power off your phone (in one recovery power off is hiden in reboot menu)
22. Then open flashtool, clich flash icon, choose C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf leave everything uncheked
23. Connect your phone via usb cable to pc holding volume down key
24. After it is finish disconnect your phone and power it on, Notice that first boot may take up to 5min
Now you have fully working rooted phone on Kitkat 4.4.2
Credits to NUT for wonderfull files, firmwares
Credits to various makers of tutorial which helped me (more or less) to root my phone
Credits to flashtool team
VIDEO TUTORIAL (which i found to late)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zscUImoPLpM

There is new metod to root 757 firmware without downgrading...
Did u try towelroot?
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Dadovvv said:
There is new metod to root 757 firmware without downgrading...
Did u try towelroot?
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Didnt work on my phone, that was my first try

This seems to have NO new information in it, its just a rehash of several guides already published.
It is now also outdated since towel root came out

gregbradley said:
This seems to have NO new information in it, its just a rehash of several guides already published.
It is now also outdated since towel root came out
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No new info, but it is easier to understand what to do. I didnt saw a single quality tutorial yestarday for this.

electrash said:
No new info, but it is easier to understand what to do. I didnt saw a single quality tutorial yestarday for this.
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So why didn't you just add to an existing thread as a Ultra Noob friendly guide?
The existing guides are very good quality. they just done lead you through the process by your nose and expect a tiny bit of prior knowledge

i dont beleave this, like greg has said we DONT need anymore tut on how to root z1 or ultra or z1c what the hell is going on, do the mods read and know how to organize a tread, common mods clean up this whole fourm please , cause it is getting out of hand peeps useing others works and getting credit for it, it is getting to messy in here, and not noob friendly i must say, regards joe

joecool666 said:
i dont beleave this, like greg has said we DONT need anymore tut on how to root z1 or ultra or z1c what the hell is going on, do the mods read and know how to organize a tread, common mods clean up this whole fourm please , cause it is getting out of hand peeps useing others works and getting credit for it, it is getting to messy in here, and not noob friendly i must say, regards joe
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@joecool666 The mods have a hard time covering forums, they are in charge of multiple forums. the best bet is to just use the orange triangle in the top right of the post, report it to the mods and let them deal with it.
They will get there when they pick up the reports.
Its always good to see people contributing, however, in a large forum like XDA extra clutter actually makes things harder to find., a bit like finding a needle in a pile of needles. If you see a tutorial that looks like it could be improved, post in that that thread. It makes it easier to keep threads/OPs/tutorials up to date.
Thanks

gregbradley said:
@joecool666 The mods have a hard time covering forums, they are in charge of multiple forums. the best bet is to just use the orange triangle in the top right of the post, report it to the mods and let them deal with it.
They will get there when they pick up the reports.
Its always good to see people contributing, however, in a large forum like XDA extra clutter actually makes things harder to find., a bit like finding a needle in a pile of needles. If you see a tutorial that looks like it could be improved, post in that that thread. It makes it easier to keep threads/OPs/tutorials up to date.
Thanks
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thanks man did that,

I appreciate your intention for trying to help the community, but as we already have various rooting threads and also kind of similar to this one I am going to close this thread. But I have posted your rooting method into the sticky thread and you can find your post HERE. Thanks

Root Xperia SP in one click!

Hello All! As you know rooting is an important and first step for a person to step into developer world. Our Android devices have many methods to root them, so as our Xperia SP too.Today I am gonna tell you step by step how to root your Xperia SP in the easiest way possible.!
This is for JB 4.3 firmware 12.1.A.205. Root your phone in one click!
Steps for rooting
Pre Rooting Instructions
Backup each and everything on your Android phone as follows :
Backup all your important contacts
Backup all your important sms messages.
Backup all your important call logs,
Backup all your important media content manually. (Copy to your PC.)
Make sure that you read the instructions carefully and applied all precautionary measures. Let’s go ahead.
***WARNING***
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DEAD OR BRICKED DEVICES, ROOTING IS FOR YOUR OWN NEED DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, IF YOU BLAME ME I'LL LAUGH AT YOU! ALSO YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
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1) Download DoomLord Advance stock kernel file (.elf file) (thanks to him) ----> http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=U1BfRG9vTUxvUkRfQWR2U3RrS2VybmVsX0ZXLTIwMV92MDM= (links are in blue mostly)
2) Download Stock kernel for your device C5302 : - [SIZE="5"https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6OcGH8yjAPOaFRJRFBHUVk4QXM/edit][/SIZE][/COLOR][/U][/B][/U][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
[B][U]C5303 : - [B][U][COLOR="Blue"]https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6OcGH8yjAPONzdxR0k0T0k5MGs/edit
4) Download latest version of root exploiter from here (click on the lambda icon to start download) ----> www.towelroot.com
Install the apk to your phone. Make sure your unknown sources option and the development options is enabled and you have ticked usb debugging option. If not then go to settings then about phone , scroll down and click 5-6 times on the build version of the device and you will have development option available.
Make sure you are connected to internet, open the root exploiter you downloaded and click on the tab which says
make it ra1n
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and that's it you're done rooting
Now time to install SuperSU on your phone
Go to play store and search for SuperSU and download it. Open it. After opening it will ask to update binary script Select continue and now it will ask for installation of the file. One you will have as normal mode other one would be TWRP/CWM. We don't have CMW/TWRP installed for now so select Normal mode and application will update itself!
In case if you have rooted and installed any recovery manually install the updater script from recovery. Place it in SD card reboot into recovery and install it. Download here
Installing the Recovery (CWM for those who haven't installed recovery) (With Unlocked Bootloaders)
1) Download Flashtool to your PC -- http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
2) Install it and open it.
3) Go to where you have downloaded flash tool zip file and locate "driver" there. Open it and install the C5302/03/06 driver for your phone. After installation of drivers open Flashtool.
4) Connect your Xperia SP to your PC now. Make sure that the connection is up to the mark.
5) Hit the smart lightening button on the right upper left side and select “Fastboot Mode.”. Make sure that usb debugging is on when you connect to PC
6)On the right side, click on “Reboot Device into Fastboot Mode.”
(If this doesn’t work for you, manually put your device into Fastboot Mode and connect it to your PC. To do so, turn off your Xperia device and now connect to your PC while keeping the Volume Up key pressed. As soon your PC detects your device,the blue LED will turn on showing fastboot mode.)
7) Now click on “Select Kernel to flash”.
8)In the format selection, by default it will be “*.sin”. Change it to *.elf.
Now select the DoomLord Advanced Stock Kernel.elf file that you downloaded first of all and flash it.
9)This kernel will flash CWM recovery in your device. Disconnect your device now.
Turn it on, as soon as you see the Sony Logo, press Volume – Key 5 to 6 times and you should see the CWM recovery interface now.
Install Recovery on Locked Bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
Go to this link and follow the instructions (Thanks to Dimtrov)
That's IT! Congrats! You rooted your Xperia SP!
Stock Kernel you downloaded keep it as if anything goes wrong during flashing the DoomLord's Kernel you can flash your original Kernel back to your device!
If anyone wants Unlocking Bootloader Tutorial just reply below
Hit thanks! ;D I definitely helped
***My Works***
Most Beautiful and Mesmerizing bootanimation for Xperia SP! ---> [http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...zing-boot-animation-xperia-sp-t2831628/COLOR]
]Official Android L boot animation for Xperia SP in two variants PURE WHITE AND ORIGINAL BLACK ---> [http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...id-l-boot-animation-xperia-sp-t2833128/COLOR]
UP movie boot animation for Xperia SP! ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/themes-apps/bootanimation-disney-studios-movie-boot-t2832873
Request your bootanimations here! ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/themes-apps/boot-animation-request-desired-t2833559
EDIT : Animation compelete check this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/themes-apps/bootanimation-playstion-2-boot-t2834872
It requires lots of time and fund in order to create these files. Me being alone as a developer is really impossible to manage alone.! Please consider a small amount of donation and help me as it can help me get my resources Thank you!

1. There's no need to change kernel to root
2. U can't install custom kernel with locked bootloader,u're ure giving instructions to brick phones
3. There's no need for towelroot to have internet acces to work
4. And talking about Towelroot, there's a thread with towelroot in this forum (about three actually)
5. There are recoveries for locked booleaders, also there's an index with it in general
5. What with all ad f.ly and ad links? are u trying to make money? put a link to the original thread or the links of creators if is not your work
6. Red is a really bad color to be the main in the thread
just sayin'

QBerto said:
1. There's no need to change kernel to root
2. U can't install custom kernel with locked bootloader,u're ure giving instructions to brick phones
3. There's no need for towelroot to have internet acces to work
4. And talking about Towelroot, there's a thread with towelroot in this forum (about three actually)
5. There are recoveries for locked booleaders, also there's an index with it in general
5. What with all ad f.ly and ad links? are u trying to make money? put a link to the original thread or the links of creators if is not your work
6. Red is a really bad color to be the main in the thread
just sayin'
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Apologies on first part for letting adfly links on the tutorial wasn't aware of this rule.
Secondly towelroot gave error on my Xperia SP that "Please make sure you are connected to internet" that's why I advised to stay connected likewise SuperSU would take Internet connetion to download then why not to be on safe side
As considered with that custom kernel flashing thing thank you for correcting me! You saved a blunder mishap and prevented it from happening thanks a LOT!:highfive::angel:
I always give credits to the one who created the original stuff! I NEVER TAKE CREDITS FOR OTHER'S WORK
And RED is a color that is easily hilighted and people actually pay more attention to words written in red rather than any other color
Just Saying

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Wut? Towelroot now needs internet conection? D: maybe sounds paranoic, but don't like xD
and one more thing, you can install SU from the zip w/o recovery, just open the zip with a file manager and look into 'common' folder, there's a Superuser.apk in there, install as normal APK, and you can update binaries with the zip w/o internet too (just open SU app and click normal, the same as you said)

QBerto said:
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Wut? Towelroot now needs internet conection? D: maybe sounds paranoic, but don't like xD
and one more thing, you can install SU from the zip w/o recovery, just open the zip with a file manager and look into 'common' folder, there's a Superuser.apk in there, install as normal APK, and you can update binaries with the zip w/o internet too (just open SU app and click normal, the same as you said)
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As for being paranoic check this out http://www.shadowandy.net/2014/06/geohots-towelroot-features-one-click-root-many-kitkat-devices.htm and read cooment of guy named Alin guess I am not the only one facing this issue
As far as SU is considered I told both the method stop daydreaming and check the post clearly

There is an existing thread for this.
[LB/UBL] Root Your device with just an app!
Please use this existing thread for further posting.
@Tech N You Please search for existing threads before creating new threads.
In case you have not read the XDA Rules yet here is a link.....
The XDA Rules
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[GUIDE] Flashing ROMs to the Vivo Air

Alright, so following some prodding, searching, and questioning, I flashed MIUI V6 to my BLU Vivo Air alongside TWRP.
I will update this post with a detailed, step-by-step guide including my own personal mirrors for your convenience and those of you without 4PDA accounts, which is the Russian equivalent of XDA.
Upon booting, I noticed apps force closing without being launched. Namely Hangouts and Newsstand. I'm sure reinstalling them will resolve the issue rather quickly.
Stay tuned for updates.
Update 1:
TWRP had difficulty mounting data and cache for me, and was unable to format them. This led to applications force closing, window mishaps, and accounts glitching out. I just flashed Carliv recovery, and flashed MIUI with it. Flashing gapps at the moment, and will update you on my progress.
Update 2:
Currently attempting to format data (success), cache (success), and dalvik (success).
Update 3:
Rebooting into MIUI V6, checking if I've entered a bootloop.
5 seconds - Boot animation reached, "MIUI Pro."
165 seconds - Still booting.
180 seconds - Setup screen reached, MIUI V6 flashed successfully.
Update 4:
Google apps flashed successfully, no redraws or force closes this time. Had an issue with the keyboard not registering as being selected, Google voice typing appeared as the default. Pull down notification shader and "choose input method" to select MIUI Smart Keyboard. Signed into Google successfully. Will run preliminary tests on video playback, camera, and multitasking.
Guide:
If you mess up your phone, it is on you, and I am not to be held liable for your actions. This is your responsibility. A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine. With that out of the way, if you encounter troubles, I am more than happy to help you.
Step 1:
Root your phone using one of the links provided. Click HERE for method 1, or HERE for method 2. I personally used method 1 because it was the first I saw. They both get the job done.
Step 2:
Install THIS application (Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources), and install a recovery. I installed Carliv recovery, and had no problems with it. You can also install TWRP, however, it had issues mounting data and cache. This left it unable to factory reset when I flashed MIUI, which subsequently led to problems. I do not recommend flashing TWRP - You have been warned. Carliv recovery says it can't "mount" cache, although when formatting it does so without a problem. I believe Carliv is supposed to be touch-based, although the touches weren't responding for me. The controls are as follows: Volume +/- for navigating, Power for selecting, and the Back key for, you guessed it, going back.
Step 3:
Install MIUI V6, located HERE, and then install Google Apps, located HERE. After installing, factory reset the device from recovery and reboot into the system. I posted my timestamps at the top of the post, so you can get an idea of how long your flash/boot process should take.
Step 4:
Basic setup. Be ready to fix your keyboard if you had the same issue I did, which isn't even necessarily a problem. Choose WLAN network and sign into your accounts, then you're good to go.
To root the ROM, I recommend finding "iRoot" for your computer. Then boot to recovery and install the SuperSU zip, as it's better than the root app which comes with the iRoot method.
Enjoy your ROM, and be sure to thank our Ruski comrades over at 4PDA!
Special thanks to @DvDwx. (research), @itsJohnuno (answers), and @Milly7 (testing).
All download links are being hosted by me, and I recommend creating mirrors of your own as safety precautions in the event that the files are removed or become unavailable.
Have a phenomenal day or night, possibly even both. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

Nice Guide ;D

DvDwx. said:
Nice Guide ;D
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Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
:highfive:

DvDwx. said:
Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
:highfive:
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I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.

Ilxaot said:
I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.
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i understand that ;D
on my WonderMedia WM8880 Tablet project i share the projects from other developers... but i asked they to have permission to share that, and leave on post the credits with their names... maybe if you talk with developer on 4PDA for permission to do it or ask him if it is possible he share he ROM Project here is will be perfect... anyway Good Guide to Flash this ROM :highfive:

Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.

dimasp6 said:
Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.
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You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...

DvDwx. said:
You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...
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I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.

dimasp6 said:
I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.
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You can also try iRoot. Install SuperSU and try using it as the root granter for the recoveries.

Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.

ron580 said:
Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.
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The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]

Ilxaot said:
The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]
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The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.

ron580 said:
The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.
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Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.

Ilxaot said:
Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.

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Ilxaot said:
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!

JesusEMC said:
Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!
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I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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on Captcha you need count the numbers and ignore the russian Letters Like for exemple -> ##22###16## -> 22+16= 38
to can finish the registration... and no, you don't need use VPN or Proxy to create the account :highfive:

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.

itsJohnuno said:
I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.
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Our Buddy @SSJGohon found the kernel source code and already shared on some topic(i Already re-shared that on Cyanogen Mod to Mediatek SoC's Development thread... but anyone there say nothing about it... and already shared on 4PDA to maybe the MiUi developer can Bring something to All...). i already downloaded and already start my research about what can be maked with that and for sure have a possibility to we have a custom Kernel and maybe Custom ROM like PURE AOSP, AOSPA... but Cyanogen Mod is more difficult because we don't have a updated Repo Source from MediaTek to work like Driver Blobs to GPU, Bluetooth, Wifi Drivers... etc
My real problem is i don't have all skills to make a custom kernel to Mediatek SoC because a lot of things change from Qualcomm to Mediatek.. but if anyone here want to try development that just search the topics with @SSJGohon comments replays :highfive:

Ilxaot said:
I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.
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I've already installed the ROM, it runs smoothly! You were right, I really like it! I had an issue trying to format /data, it took like 15 minutes, and did a hard reset (pressed power button for a few seconds) and tried to format again and it worked. Im a little bit worry cause I've had 2 radom reboots so far.. Any idea of what has happened to me?