Hi all,
I'm newbies in this domain and I would like to trie to make my own custom rom to understand. However i miss concept and I did'nt find any information how I can backup my actual rom from my galaxy S5 to obtain the firmware tar.md5 like those give by sam-mobile to use it to restore on a any phone or to extract to modify it to make my own custom rom.
Can you help me ? :laugh:
Kind regards :good:
It's not clear what you are trying to do? Modify your own phone (ROM). Or create a custom ROM for redistribution to others?
Making a custom ROM for others is something that should be done by someone knowledgeable, which you aren't yet. If this is your goal, you have a lot to learn and should start reading a lot of existing threads. Do some searches for threads on repackaging firmware and creating custom ROMs. There are existing threads for both as well as a lot of tutorials on various aspects of Android, ROMS, flashing, et cetera.
Also why would you be doing this? There are a lot of existing great custom ROMs.. so what would do you plan doing differently to distinguish yours? At the most basic level, there are modified stock ROMs varying from simply debloated to highly customized. And ROMs built from source code (from scratch).
OTOH if you really meant that you just want to modify your own phone, then your post was misleading. You should still read the stickies and peruse the forum. Or at least do a search and read some threads intended for beginners so that you have some basic knowledge of how everything fits together. But you won't need to know very much compared to developing and supporting a custom ROM for others. If you're lazy.. you could just pick a custom ROM at random and follow the installation instructions in the custom ROM thread.
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been researching on how to change roms anyone know of detailed instructions on how to do this right? PLEASE any help would be greatly appreciated..
There are two options:
With HardSPL
Without HardSPL
With is to use any custom ROM found on the ROM's thread.
Without limits your selection greatly.
You can install ROM's in two different methods. RUU (Rom Update Utility) or from the MicroSD card (1gb or smaller (results may vary by brand of card)) by placing the "nbh" file on the root of the MicroSD. Using the phones bootloader.
You can learn about all ROM's and find your preferred ROM and most authors provide the "How To" in their FAQ's. In other words they will specify how you can install their ROM.
Just a note most of the prolific ROM cooks that made the popular ROM's have retired in some manner or another. Your selection will be limited to the greatest hits from their retired library of ROM's. Since the Herald is an older device now-a-days you can not expect much as in "new" to make this device fresh and exciting. I recommend looking into these cooks/authors work.
itje
ivanmmj
papamopps
ttran001
Their ROM's were updated and reviewed by many users and have been optimized to most functionality as possible.
Note: The opinion I have referenced and stated is purely my opinion and not to be considered any definite fact towards this topic. In other words opinions are just opinions you need to come to your own conclusion.
Are the roms on this forums better than the latest official roms from Sony and what extras do they bring?
Also, can you go back to the official one without loosing your warranty?
Thanks for your help.
Hi there, since you're new I'll cut you some slack and help you with some links. I know your join date is June 2007, but you have 3 posts to your name.
In future though, try to use the "Search" button up at the top-right of the screen.
This forum section is dedicated to SE X1 ROMs, flashing and all related activities with our phone. Pay attention to the sticky threads as they give useful information for newcomers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=471
Yes, many people consider the ROMs being cooked here on XDA-Dev to be superior to the original SE ROMs for a number of reasons.
You could have a "lite" ROM with all the excess programs stripped out so you have the leanest sized ROM for maximum storage capacity.
You could have a "Full" ROM with speed optimisations and a LOAD of programs integrated.
Some ROMs address different languages or world regions and some are just one person's preferred setup.
In the end, it's up to you which ROM you want to try. This is a list of ROMs that are currently being supported and developed here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=477801
YES, it is possible to perform these upgrades without damaging your warranty. Most custom ROMs need something called Hard-SPL installed to allow installation of non-SE ROMs. It is also possible flash back to your original SPL if you need to send the phone back under warranty.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431218
Flashing a ROM to your phone is not something to be undertaken lightly as it is *POSSIBLE* (though not likely) that you could brick your phone (make your phone unusable). Here's a step-by-step howto for flashing a ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446070
Most people on here are prepared to help out with legitimate queries and questions, but please use the Search facility first. It could be that your question has been asked and answered by someone before.
Have fun!
Hi,
I have run a guide on the ZTE Blade on MoDaCo right from the initial launch of the device.
The guide at MoDaCo (I can't link because I am too new on this forum) is designed for new users to understand how to get started with custom roms and is also supposed to keep all users up-to date with the new ROMS and changes to existing ROMS.
The Question I have - I know that XDA is a big community and I believe that users would benefit from having access to my guide; should I Link to my guide from a thread here - or Keep a Duplicate thread in this forum?
Here is a non click-able link
android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-blade-modaco-com/319831/25-dec-installing-the-modaco-custom-rom-from-scratch-and-other-roms/
It's a great guide, I read it a week ago or so when browsing for information on the ZTE Blade and it's modding capabilities and status of current custom ROMs. As an Ubuntu user I especially like the Linux specific step-by-steps
Would love to see it in "XDA markup", meaning "ported" to this forum since it would be easier to follow when you're used to this forum's style. Although, it's very easy to follow due to being well written and constructed, so you'd have to weigh that against the pain keeping two versions in sync.
Dunno what forum policy is regarding just linking to another site/forum, but I think this guide should be sticky somewhere on XDA. It would definitely keep down the numbers of questions and new threads
I have been looking and I cannot find andy useful tutorials on making a custom rom for Honeycomb. I need specifics like where to start, how and what to modify, and what to fo when finished.
I have many ideas ready and some useful mods to contribute to the forum.
Please no links unless it has everything on one page only.
I don't know of any resource that has everything on one page. This question would probably get more views and would be more appropriate for the questions section.
Since there is no HC source code, you have to modify an existing rom. Use a rom as a base and add\remove what you want, zip it back up and flash. Then you have a custom rom. That simple
I know you won't want to hear this, but google it. It is what the rest of us did. It will give you the most useful info.
That may actually be good enough for the moment. I suppose it will be trial and error for now and I can restore my tab if it bricks. Hopefully I can get som roms out from this.
Hey everyone, I'm currently trying to update my phone to maybe a new rom or something that runs a tad bit smoother than the original rom posted.
But quite frankly I have honestly no idea where to even start.
I'm using a T-Mobile Galaxy S5
Version 4.4.2
The only thing it has is being rooted.
I just don't want to mess things up.
if someone could explain the process and maybe link a guide in order from which I should follow it'll be greatly appreciated.
Also if you could recommend a rom you have experiemented with and you feel is very nice or fast please link that below also.
Sorry for asking so much ><
Newbie s5 user incoming
There are many custom ROMs, not to mention many existing threads and tutorials. So why don't you browse the forum and do some reading? You'd learn a lot more about your options and be in a much better position to ask informed questions.
It's not really in your best interests (not to mention rather presumptuous) to expect someone to write a treatise or personal guide just for you. Especially when guides and tutorials already exist if you spend a few minutes looking in the forum yourself.
If reading a few posts is somehow too much work, then pick a random custom ROM like Phoenix or Xtrestolite and follow the installation instructions in the custom ROM thread.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+install+a+custom+rom+on+galaxy+s5
There. Happy?