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How to Flash Custom ROM?

Hi,
Does anybody know any easy to follow guides or steps to installing custom roms on the Galaxy W. I have upgraded from an Xperia X8 and it seems more complex than that.
Any assistance is appreciated

andyjrobinson said:
Hi,
Does anybody know any easy to follow guides or steps to installing custom roms on the Galaxy W. I have upgraded from an Xperia X8 and it seems more complex than that.
Any assistance is appreciated
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Please read the threads in development section.

Hi,
Yeah i did check that forum but i couldnt realy find anything which is relatively easy enough to follow in order to install CWM.
I havent as yet rooted the device or done anything else. However it is running the latest Samsung firmware and isnt carrier locked.

Arco68 has posted a cwm recovery in the galaxy w hacking and development section. You can use Odin (simple way) or adb (complex way) to flash cwm. Then once this is done you can go into recovery. You will notice many things are different to standard recovery. Go into install rom rom sdcard (hint that you need a rom on ur SD) and it will flash the rom you choose. Simplez. PS. If your gonna choose a rom I'd recommend cyanogenmod (currently in alpha but not many bugs and still good)
Sent From Galaxy Wonders Cm-9

Firmware version =
Then we can guide you on the rooting method...
Sent From My Ancora ICS CM9

andyjrobinson said:
Hi,
Yeah i did check that forum but i couldnt realy find anything which is relatively easy enough to follow in order to install CWM.
I havent as yet rooted the device or done anything else. However it is running the latest Samsung firmware and isnt carrier locked.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
This is one of the MUST learn for developers. I think the procedure is simple enough. Read carefully a few times, u should be able to make it.

yewsiong said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
This is one of the MUST learn for developers. I think the procedure is simple enough. Read carefully a few times, u should be able to make it.
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Tnx for giving the link I was talking bout.
Sent From Galaxy Wonders Cm-9

To root your device :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
Then flash CWM :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
Once you done you can flash any custom ROM you want in this forum.

What's best for nitro p930?

Hi guys, got nitro hd a few weeks later. Till now never rooted and it's still in gb 2.3.5. Now wanted to try something and thought of upgrade or flashing a roms.
So what I need is, should i go for official ICS or cm rom. And as I'm a noob would like a detailed tutorial on flashing/rooting.
Thanks in advance.
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Here's my suggestion of how to progress into the custom ROMs world...
1. Read about rooting your Nitro. Look in our Dev Forum for guides on doing it.
2. Root while you're still on 2.3.5 (to circumvent any of the stated issues with rooting Official ICS), also install CWM (ClockworkMod) on it as it will allow you to easily install ROMs.
3. Then try the CM9 ROM nightlies. It's fast, stable and smooth.
4. After you've gotten comfortable with that and have gone through a few nightlies...Then you can feel free to venture forth into the other custom ROMs (MAKE SURE you're familiar with making proper backups in case you want to revert back to previous builds/ROMs), or even the CM10 Preview builds.
Good luck!

Namuna said:
Here's my suggestion of how to progress into the custom ROMs world...
1. Start with upgrading to the Official ICS. Get acquainted with it.
2. Read about rooting your Nitro. Look in our Dev Forum for guides on doing it.
3. When you feel confident about rooting, go ahead and do so. Then try the CM9 ROM nightlies. It's fast, stable and smooth.
4. After you've gotten comfortable with that and have gone through a few nightlies...Then you can feel free to venture forth into the other custom ROMS (MAKE SURE you're familiar with making proper backups in case you want to revert back to previous builds/ROMs), or even the CM10 Preview builds.
Good luck!
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Sorry to Hijack .But isnt it like a Pain to Root the Official ICS update ,wouldnt it be easier to root on 2.3.5 and install CWM and then flash ? Im not second guessing you ,I just got my Nitro HD today but been reading that the process to root ICS is kind of long and tricky.

lowlab said:
Sorry to Hijack .But isnt it like a Pain to Root the Official ICS update ,wouldnt it be easier to root on 2.3.5 and install CWM and then flash ? Im not second guessing you ,I just got my Nitro HD today but been reading that the process to root ICS is kind of long and tricky.
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You could be right. I rooted mine back on 2.3.5 so I haven't gone through any of the hassles as have been stated with rooting from official ICS. I shall adjust my original post.

Doble check.
OP double check your baseband version cuase if its 2.3.5 V10j ,it has been stated that its nearly impossible yet doable after many tries.

To be honest, I don't know more details about the android world. Can someone plz link the basics of android like cwm, adb & so I can have some basic knowledge about it.
Actually, I feared I would brick it.
And thanks guys for the replies.
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lowlab said:
OP double check your baseband version cuase if its 2.3.5 V10j ,it has been stated that its nearly impossible yet doable after many tries.
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its v10f-oct-31-2011
and kernal 2.6.35.11+

Download super one click v2.3.2 from machzelets unbricking guide and root with that.
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rani9990 said:
Download super one click v2.3.2 from machzelets unbricking guide and root with that.
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Will do it by evening and any idea abt roms & cmw. I like to try the ICS.
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If you wanna try the official ICS, get cwm from ROM manager. Then download honos flash able official ICS. Try it out, if you like it, keep it, if you don't, switch to something like cm9 or cm10 or hono's full throttle or honos aokp, the choices are endless, all you need to do is search .
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rani9990 said:
If you wanna try the official ICS, get cwm from ROM manager. Then download honos flash able official ICS. Try it out, if you like it, keep it, if you don't, switch to something like cm9 or cm10 or hono's full throttle or honos aokp, the choices are endless, all you need to do is search .
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda premium
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Thanks. Btw, do you post a clear instruction.
Any chance of bricking?
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green. said:
Thanks. Btw, do you post a clear instruction.
Any chance of bricking?
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There is no chance of bricking, if you get cwm from ROM manager itself.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda premium

Whats Kernal and other stuffs.
rani9990 said:
There is no chance of bricking, if you get cwm from ROM manager itself.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda premium
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Rooted, installed CMW. Whats next, should i go with CM.
BTW, whats the difference between RC, Nightlies. And how to install thru CMW.
Whats kernal and what it does?

green. said:
Will do it by evening and any idea abt roms & cmw. I like to try the ICS.
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Try the official ics before custom ics, it's WAY faster than official gingerbread, it's stable and once debloated it's pretty perfect as it is to me.
Then if you want to taste something else, try the cm9/10 but I would let them as a second passage to ics/jb.
For the official rom you can either flashing with lg tool (using the before - after rooting method brianlily posted here) or go with cwm as stated by rani9990, it should be the same.. the substantial difference is that if you don't put the cwm recovery before ics, then you'll need to go through partial unbrick process to revert back to gingerbread, because on ics the cwm won't be possible to install.

[Q] Install Jelly Bean onto HTC One V?

Hi, first of all I'm a noob. Second of all, I've been looking through some guides online on how to install Jelly Bean but they all haven't been very clear. I've already managed to unlock and root my phone and I'm trying to flash stock Jelly Bean rom onto it.
So, are there any good guides on how to do it? Thanks for your time.

Flash stock jelly bean? You normally get that if HTC released JB for your device...if it didnt flash a custom ROM which is running JB.. Just go to forums-ur device- pick a JB rom that suits you and instructions will be provided for sure, and flash it... Good luck m8
Sent from my mighty Xperia Arc S

Thanks for the help! I finally found a tutorial (androidauthority.com/one-v-gsm-aokp-jelly-bean-rom-120690/) that made sense in the mean time, though. Hopefully it works!

wu fan said:
Thanks for the help! I finally found a tutorial (androidauthority.com/one-v-gsm-aokp-jelly-bean-rom-120690/) that made sense in the mean time, though. Hopefully it works!
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Please don't:
Go for CM10:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835285

bratusm said:
Please don't:
Go for CM10:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835285
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Oh darn, I wished I'd had seen that earlier! But it's okay now, I saw a fix in the comments section and Jelly Bean is running on my phone now. Thank you for the help as well!

Ah, I feel like going for CM10. Is there any instructions on how to do this because there doesn't seem to be any step by steps in the thread?

wu fan said:
Ah, I feel like going for CM10. Is there any instructions on how to do this because there doesn't seem to be any step by steps in the thread?
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You're CDMA or GSM? Either way download the Rom.zip that the thread provides (here in XDA) place it on your device, make sure you extract the boot.img, reboot to recovery, wipe everything, install CM10.zip and also the Google Apps.zip

This made all the difference for me my first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665

[Q] Help me out with my Xperia Arc :/

Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.

Marviinn said:
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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You should try the ROM and kernel combinations yourself. Go to the development section, read a few of the ROM threads and try them out. Since everyone has different requirements for the ROM, there is no 'best ROM' out there that everyone can agree on.
If you're not sure about the instructions here, search on Google instead. They should have newbie guides there.
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You do not need root to install custom firmware. Just flash the appropriate kernel for your rom then boot into cwm and flash rom.
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Marviinn said:
Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.

pypcier said:
Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.
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Just get out. People who replies with these kind of answers in a thread about a guy who simply wants someone to refer him to a simple recommended root, kernel flash and custom rom guide, should be instantly banned. Look at the other two answers and maybe you have somewhat of an idea of how to send a reply with a proper answer. What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc? Please refer me to the rules regarding that, if so, then i have clearly missed something.
Well i can't really blame you, i guess it's that time of the month, right?

Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !

xdlol123321 said:
Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !
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THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again

Marviinn said:
THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again
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You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:

xdlol123321 said:
You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:
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Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/

Up to you, if my memory is correct viper is more customisable, uhd gives better performance ( subjective) but theyre both great.
And btw, yeah these threads go in Q&A, not the general section...
Sent from my MiUI-ed Xperia arc S
\ press thanks if I've helped /

What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc?
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Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.

pypcier said:
Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.
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I see your point, well excuse me then. Honestly i didn't even see that section, even though it's right below General. I just registered and was in a hurry and I just picked the a section that made most sense to post in apart from Q&A. On top of that, i'm new here as well, i dont know my way around yet, of what's allowed and what's not allowed apart from the rules. But that's probably not an excuse here. Actually, sometimes i keep both in the refrigerator and my life is going pretty well.

Marviinn said:
Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/
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Well, it's up to you ! Personally, I'm using Ultimate HD and I love this ROM ! Viper is also good ! :laugh:
Choose the one you prefer ! In my opinion, use Ultimate HD for performance and Viper for UI and personalization !
And if you're tired of one of them, change it to the other !

You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...

Gregrin said:
You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...
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Yes i'm using that ROM now, very happy with it

Hello
Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:

P a T i L d ^ . ^ b said:
Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:
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Ported!!

If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223

JovieBrett said:
If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223
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How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?

Marviinn said:
How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?
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Mmmm... as of now the Build0722: http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/cm10.1/anzu/nightlies/
Is just fine, no lags and the bug of random reboots have been fixed (Tested on my friend's Arc) It's much better if you'll partitioned your SD card and have a Link2SD on it
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ICS and JB 4.1 is ALOT stable than the JB 4.2 right now cause some parts of camera is not partially working correctly in 4.2 (Sorry I forgot to told u bout that)
Here you can try FreeXperiaProject's CM10 for Anzu: http://www.freexperiaproject.com/
Stable enough for daily use but I think FM Radio is still not working there (Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure about it)

Samsung galaxy ace II [GT-I1860] JB help.

Samsung galaxy ace II [GT-I1860] JB help/ questions.
hey everyone today ive decided to make a thread for the galaxy ace 2 Jellybean users to help awnser your problems and lags and what causes them, and to ask my own questions...
JellyBean 4.1.2 (Stock rom) having tried this rom ive currently found no problems other than that horrible lock screen,
if you switch it off / lock it (via the power button) and then switch the screen on again and you get a black screen
thus so disabling the usage of lock screen/sleep does anyone know how to fix this or am i just flashing the wrong/unstable rom...
if you have a stable rom for the ace 2 (GB & JB) please share :good:
thank you and all the best,
-Speedtrix.
(PS. im not noob so fell free to use all terms to say what you think.) :good:

I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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teddytsen said:
I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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thanks for the advice bro but ive tried cyanogenmod (10.1 &10.2) and there are some problems ive expeirinced:
does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps... )
none the less im going back to gingerbread after months of trying sticking with jellybean to make it work one small problem....
i dont have ginger bread firmware for any european contry
and if you could tell me where i could find a dodexed jellybean.zip for just a little project
im not sure what to use anymore but im really desprete for a stable firmware even if it means going back to gingerbread
do you know any other STOCK firmware that i can use please any help will be apreciated!
thankyou
-Speedtrix

Speedtrix said:
does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps...
thankyou
-Speedtrix
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I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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arhamiq said:
I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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yeah maybe you can but I cant that’s why I’m asking, see I'm not looking for a custom ROM any more I want a stock ROM GB was really stable on my GT-I1860.

kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..

teddytsen said:
kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..
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yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix

Speedtrix said:
yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix
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deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum

thanks
teddytsen said:
deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum
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yh i might look into how to odex and deodex roms/apps any ways all the purpuse/questions on this thread have been awnserd
thank you for your advice youve helped me allot :victory:
-, Speedtrix