I have a HTC EVO and I have root access on it now. There is a update available which is the gingerbread update. Can I use that gingerbreak apk file to regain root if I take that gingerbread update?? Thanks..
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You can root GB with revolutionary.io. I did two EVO 4Gs earlier today without problem. I'd recommend flashing a stock-ish Gingerbread ROM that's already rooted, though, like SprintLovers.
Here's the easiest way: Install ROM Manager from the app market and buy the premium upgrade. Using premium, you can download and install custom ROMs pretty damn easily. I also recommend using ROM Manager to back up the current ROM (to make it super easy to restore if you have a problem), then using Titanium Backup (free in the market) to backup all your apps. Then install the new ROM and wipe everything (check the two bottom choices in ROM Manager when you choose the ROM to install). After your new ROM is installed, re-install Titanium from the market and restore all your apps and their settings.
richp1970 said:
I have a HTC EVO and I have root access on it now. There is a update available which is the gingerbread update. Can I use that gingerbreak apk file to regain root if I take that gingerbread update?? Thanks..
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Why not just install a GB Rom from here (XDA)??
KJ
Thanks for the help.
Can you please tell me the difference between odexed and deodexed?? Thanks??
richp1970 said:
Can you please tell me the difference between odexed and deodexed?? Thanks??
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IF you are refering from one of "Haus" Roms, you can't go wrong that is one of "Regonized Dev's" On XDA. But if you type what your looking for in the search bar, you will have your answer to any device, rom, files, XDA recommends us to a "Full Search" before starting a Thread.
Good luck and I know as I did when first started its exciting!
Your answer on Odexed & De-Odexed find it here from a great source for answers,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223979
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My fiance has to send in her phone for replacement. Since the Incredible doesn't have the Privacy/backup app data option, I want to back up her apps so as not to lose data or have to manually do it in the market. From reading, Titanium Backup is the best app for the job and it requires root.
I searched for my answer but found not exactly what I was looking for...
I know I can run unrevoked3 to root the device, install TB then back up my apps...
From here I want to unroot the phone. I read I can install the official 2.1 ROM and it'll erase what unrevoked3 did.. Am I correct in assuming that?
Or could I just factory reset the phone (with the 2.2 OTA) instead of having to install that 2.1 ROM? And will doing this get rid of the custom recovery? Or does a whole ROM need to be flashed to replace the recovery?
Then on the new device, i have to root it, install TB again, install the backups... If it comes preloaded with 2.2, how do i lose root and still hold onto all the apps I just backed up?
Actually I don't care about the new device and getting rid of root...
I just want to make sure the phone I send back no longer has the custom recovery.
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To skip the rooting and unrooting, try AppBrain. You can build a list and sync your device with your apps. On the new phone, do the same and it will automatically redownload and install your missing apps.
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Will it download them through the market? I only ask so the downloads list in the market shows apps as installed and will notify of updates. And does it back up app data as well?
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And modifying my search I found the answer... Downgrading will erase custom recovery...
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Phaded said:
Will it download them through the market? I only ask so the downloads list in the market shows apps as installed and will notify of updates. And does it back up app data as well?
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Yes, it downloads through the market, and does updates, too. No it doesn't save app data. I try to stay away from that due to possible data corruption.
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Another question... So phone is rooted, s-off, cw recovery.
Outside of flashing the leak, how would one prepare the phone for the ota without losing apps and data? I've read flashing the stock recovery would do it, but I can't find the 2.2 one or I'm looking in the wrong place. Any help appreciated.
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I am wanting to help my dad root and rom his DROID incredible. Is there a one click app to root his phone like I used for my phone or is unrovoked it? Also romming, are there any guides? One more thing, where do you get clockwork recovery and roms? Rom manager?
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To root get unrevoke is a one click process... Once rooted you can get recovery clockmod from rom manager after that you can install any rom from the dev forum just follow the instruction on the thread... if you want like skyrider or virtuous you can get those from rom manager or if you want like sense 3.0 you get those roms from the dev forum...
Hope it helps..
Unrevoked is a one click root and it installs clockwork recovery. For roms, check out the development section, the OP will have info on how to flash.
He also wants nfl mobile from vzw will he be able to have that?
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NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
sjpritch25 said:
NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
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Well he's had it free since he got the phone, about a year ago
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OK well, yes, he can still have it. He can have any and all the apps he currently has. Use titanium backup pro, it costs money but it's such an amazing app
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I use that app. But will he still be able to watch games free?
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Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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Unrevoked is definitely the best way to go, it is sooo easy. Then after its rooted you are pretty much free to do whatever. I used Rom Manager (Premium version, its only a few bucks and a good way to thank the guys who made it) with that you can download and install any incredible roms you want. I recommend Warm z 2.2 , I am currently using their nightlies which are still works in progress but they are awesome. One thing to note when installing the roms is to have all your previous apps and settings backed up, then when you install wipe the cache, wipe the dalvic cache, and wipe the data for best results. Otherwise you may end up in a bootloop, which if that happens don't panic its not the end of the world. As for ways to unroot, they are out there, i just don't know them off the top of my head, nor do i see a reason to after experiencing freedom!
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Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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There is an RUU.
www.dougpiston.com
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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tycoon177 said:
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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Back it up with TI backup, also if he purchased it then it'll stay in your market under 'my apps'. If it's a free app, then you should be able to just re-download it with no worries?
The market still shows all VZW content on rooted phones, I wouldn't see any reason why that should break.
Just make sure you fully back up your current stock ROM before rooting, you might find you forgot to back up your contacts or have a couple of apps that you forgot to backup and it's easy to restore that and go back to exactly what you had before so you don't miss anything important.
Also the app's don't root devices fully, unrevoked completely unlocks everything on the INC, you can load custom bootloaders and kernels. As far as I know there is no app available, but although unrevoked is a little more of a pain if you don't have the correct drivers at first, it's a better choice.
Hope you get to do everything you're wanting to do with the INC
Half way done! We rooted tonight and are gonna rom soon.
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One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
tycoon177 said:
One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
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Make a backup in CWM (reboot to it through ROM Manager) and then boot again, use MyBackup Root from the Market to back up all data (photos are not necessary to back up) and then reboot to CWM and wipe data and cache 3x each, then flash cm7 then gapps
Re: Multiple wipes
http://www.cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
So I don't need a new radio or anything? Nice! Could I just use rom manager to automate this?
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Anyone?
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No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
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No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
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Okay thanks!
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Hi,
I have a rooted HTC Desire and S-Off, presently running on Runnymede AIO. Its a beautiful rom and i have created my partition for extra storage. I realised after installing the rom that the camera does not function properly.
I wanted to reinstall original HTC Desire Gingerbread 2.3.3 which was previously installed ensuring that my device remains rooted and s-off and my partition is also maintained to avoid any internal storage issue.
Can anyone help me with the same.
Zakir
Here is something I made, it's made from official GB RUU and has a few changes (added a2sd, init.d support... You'll see there). You also have rom there that's just rooted and nothing else changed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523325
If you don't like it go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
There's a plenty of choices.
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I wanted to reinstall original HTC Desire Gingerbread 2.3.3 which was previously installed ensuring that my device remains rooted and s-off and my partition is also maintained to avoid any internal storage issue.
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You'll have to figure out yourself how to actually flash this, but anyway this link should be useful to access the stock images:
ROMS for HTC Desire (bravo)
2.3.3 stock rom
hello i have rooted my htc desire on gingerbread 2.3.3 using revolutionary to s-off and i have kinda messes up my phone, i downloaded linktosd to move apps and i deleted android market and decided to install play store but when it installed the app kept force closing so i thought i will reset my phone and i got android market back but it keeps force closing so is there any way i can use that stock rom to get it how it was before and still rooted, i havnt loaded a custom rom before and havnt done a partition and how would i install this gb stock rom?
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hello i have rooted my htc desire on gingerbread 2.3.3 using revolutionary to s-off and i have kinda messes up my phone, i downloaded linktosd to move apps and i deleted android market and decided to install play store but when it installed the app kept force closing so i thought i will reset my phone and i got android market back but it keeps force closing so is there any way i can use that stock rom to get it how it was before and still rooted, i havnt loaded a custom rom before and havnt done a partition and how would i install this gb stock rom?
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Do you have a custom recovery installed?
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yes the revolutionary one and its rooted.
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yes the revolutionary one and its rooted.
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Ok im guessing you have clockworkmod. I would recommend flashing a rom. Find one here, and download it to your sd card. Boot into recovery choose wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, advanced>wipe dalvik, install zip from sdcard, find the rom you downloaded and then flash it.
Yp i have clockworkmod cant i download this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523325
Or do i have to install a custom rom then do this?
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Yp i have clockworkmod cant i download this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523325
Or do i have to install a custom rom then do this?
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Yes that should work fine. You dont need to install a custom rom first...that is a custom rom.
Make sure you meet the requirements in the op. You may need an ext partition: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125513
Which one shall i get the odexed one or deodexed and do i have to partition cos i dont want to so shall i go fo the odexed one without extra apps?
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Which one shall i get the odexed one or deodexed and do i have to partition cos i dont want to so shall i go fo the odexed one without extra apps?
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I personally wouldnt even install that rom. Its pretty old and unsupported. I would recommend this rom. It will be faster, and have better battery than the stock sense rom. Why not create a partition? It will allow you to overcome the low space of the desire and install lots of apps. And it honestly isnt that hard as shown in this guide. If you need more clarification feel free to ask me.
If you really want that stock rom, then go with the deodexed version.
Ok i think i will try that rom and is it on gingerbread.
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Should i back up this rom just in case.
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Ok i think i will try that rom and is it on gingerbread.
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Should i back up this rom just in case.
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Yes go into recovery and make a backup before you flash the new ROM.
Ok ill let u know how it goes eid mubarak
yesss it works thank you
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yesss it works thank you
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No need to post "thanks", just use the button.
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I got link to sd and I deleted xperia home and realised that's the home screen how do I get this back?
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I got link to sd and I deleted xperia home and realised that's the home screen how do I get this back?
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Theres no need to install link2sd as there is an a2sd script built into the rom.
As for a launcher you can just go to the play store and download a new one, or if you really want xperia home you can get it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j7bsvuavhzy1s9f/Launcher2.apk
You need to download it and put it into system/app using a root file explorer, then reboot.
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Theres no need to install link2sd as there is an a2sd script built into the rom.
As for a launcher you can just go to the play store and download a new one, or if you really want xperia home you can get it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j7bsvuavhzy1s9f/Launcher2.apk
You need to download it and put it into system/app using a root file explorer, then reboot.
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how would i get to the file explorer cos i cant goto my apps so restarted my phone and its showing mildwild for a long time.
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how would i get to the file explorer cos i cant goto my apps so restarted my phone and its showing mildwild for a long time.
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Yea you probably borked everything with the install of link2sd. You should do a full wipe and reflash the rom. After reinstalling the rom dont install link2sd or anything like that. A2sd is activated by default so as long as you created the partition properly it should work fine automatically.
Hi. I want a clean ROM having HTC Sense. I want it the closest possible to stock so that everything works although I would not mind if it is unlocked so that I can move apps to sdcard. I cannot download from football's thread as I tried and all roms i tried failed. Is there another one? I am currently running CM9 but I dont like it very much as it is slow and does not have sense.
Thanks
I have made a flashable zip from the RUU HTC Asia India. If you want you can get it here:
Http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025124
Maybe install stock rom with root, then install Dust kernel ( with overclock) then install Link2SD + No-frills CPU+ APP Quarantine --> And You have a stock fast and space free rom
Thanks. I will try these during the weekend and let you know.
link2sd
Hi. I really thank you for your help. I found this ROM really good, exactly how I had it when I got the mobile. I have only one problem so far. I installed link2sd however when I try to move apps such as facebook it fails and says that it cannot get root access. In a forum I found that I should install the superuser app. I did this however when I opened link2sd I did not get the message to allow superuser rights and I still could not move apps. IS there a solution for this please?
Thanks
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Hi. I really thank you for your help. I found this ROM really good, exactly how I had it when I got the mobile. I have only one problem so far. I installed link2sd however when I try to move apps such as facebook it fails and says that it cannot get root access. In a forum I found that I should install the superuser app. I did this however when I opened link2sd I did not get the message to allow superuser rights and I still could not move apps. IS there a solution for this please?
Thanks
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It says that my device is not rooted. I had rooted it before. Can you guide me to the easiest way to root it again?
Thanks
I replied to your PM. Check it.
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Hi!
So after a few months of using my UNROOTED Desire Z with HTC Sense 2.1(I think) and Gingerbread 2.3.3 and Launcher X.. my phone has developed several software issues.. hangs up.. works slow.. doesnt install some updates (Package file invalid error) and so on.. Clearing cache from Bootup/Recovery doesnt help as well as clearing data and cache for all apps installed..
So I guess the only way is to factory reset the device.. only prob.. I have Drag Racing/4P1W and other save game files in data/data folder and since the phone is unrooted I cannot uses Titanium or other apps to backup the save game files...
So my question:
Is it possible to temp root the phone and use any methods to backup files from internal memory folder data/data?
I think it is impossible to access the said folders without root. Am I correct?
Any other methods to backup these files would be appreciated. I read you can use adb to pull files without rooting an ICS device but GB does not support that, Would downgrading F/W to attain temp root delete these files?
Many thanks in advance!
Probably the easiest thing to do is temp root with visionary, then back up with titanium and save files to PC. Wipe phone and SD, follow the xda wiki to root, put a custom ROM on and restore only what you need
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demkantor said:
Probably the easiest thing to do is temp root with visionary, then back up with titanium and save files to PC. Wipe phone and SD, follow the xda wiki to root, put a custom ROM on and restore only what you need
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Thanks for the reply.. can you confirm if visionary+ works on Gingerbread? I visited the official forum and they say its compatible with Froyo only...
You should be good but I have never used it. If you go to the xda wiki one of the first things it tells you to do before you root is temp root to back up, with this I have to assume you'll be just fine as I'm sure many people have done it, I just choose not to
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You should be good but I have never used it. If you go to the xda wiki one of the first things it tells you to do before you root is temp root to back up, with this I have to assume you'll be just fine as I'm sure many people have done it, I just choose not to
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So if I follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 till step I-3) Temp-Rooting to Backup (*Optional*).. and then use adb to pull the files or a backup app to back them up.. in theory I would be able to achieve what I want..
Its very late night here now.. so will have to postpone this till tomorrow... will give it a shot and update this thread after that..
Yup you got it! Just follow that guide to a t, then proceed to the xda wiki to finish the rooting process and install a custom rom. If you don't know what to try just grab a rom based of whatever is stock for your phone, you'll find lists and much of them in the developers section.
If this guide is at all confusing look into strawmetals pdf guide of the cyanogen wiki for identical guides just writen differently
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demkantor said:
Yup you got it! Just follow that guide to a t, then proceed to the xda wiki to finish the rooting process and install a custom rom. If you don't know what to try just grab a rom based of whatever is stock for your phone, you'll find lists and much of them in the developers section.
If this guide is at all confusing look into strawmetals pdf guide of the cyanogen wiki for identical guides just writen differently
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I was able to download that PDF you recommended and followed it.. very simple and fast.. I then used the adb pull to get everything from my data/data folder as there were some apps that were missing from TiBu list.. anyways... I have everything I needed to backup now...
Next step.. downgrading and rooting!
Do you know if stock ICS/Jellybean work on DesireZ? Is the H/W fully functional with them? Do they effect speed/performance in any way?
Many thanks!
I'm glad its all working out!
There is no stock ICS or jb for this phone rather custom ROMs. The hardware seems to like gingerbread the best and that's the latest we have all the proper drivers for. Having said that we also have some very talented devs who have made some great ROMs.
I'm guessing by stock you mean non sense ROMs, and depending how you use your phone these ICS and jb ROMs can be just as smooth or smoother than sense gb, and even some of the newer sense and miui ROMs aren't all too shabby.
I'd say try a few out and see what is best for you, just make nandroid backups in recovery before each flash that way you can easily go between ROMs
Happy flashing!
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I'm glad its all working out!
There is no stock ICS or jb for this phone rather custom ROMs. The hardware seems to like gingerbread the best and that's the latest we have all the proper drivers for. Having said that we also have some very talented devs who have made some great ROMs.
I'm guessing by stock you mean non sense ROMs, and depending how you use your phone these ICS and jb ROMs can be just as smooth or smoother than sense gb, and even some of the newer sense and miui ROMs aren't all too shabby.
I'd say try a few out and see what is best for you, just make nandroid backups in recovery before each flash that way you can easily go between ROMs
Happy flashing!
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Thanks for all your help!! I'm thinking of giving Jellybaby 1.5.0 a shot.. if I dont like the performance I'll go to GB) I dont like custom ROMs.. wanted to have stock Android.. without HTC sense or anything else... but JB 1.5.0 seems good.. http://droidfirmwares.com/how-to-in...android-4-2-2-jelly-bean-custom-firmware.html
Now to find an installation guide and ROM files!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31249070
This is a great tutorial rizzoizzo made, be sure to thank him for his work
You will find all the download links in the developers section for any rom you'd like, including jellybaby. Which if this is what you would like I would recommend darkspadz aosp jb build as jellybaby is really just that with a few apps added and such, but with darkspadz build you will get the base rom. Also ghul as a nice version (both cm10.1 and aosp) that is those pure andromadus bases with added spoofing, very good stuff
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