[Q] Cyanogen Mod for Virgin Mobile Version? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

Forgive me if this has been asked a before, but I just pulled the trigger on the Virgin Mobile version of the Galaxy S3. I had been reading about the wonderful CyanogenMods that are avail, but now I think they were talking about the internation version of the phone?
I need an upgrade from my old LG Optimus V, and will be VERY disappointed if I can't CM it! WIll I be able to mod this new phone with a nifty CM after it arrives? Maybe with a Sprint CM...??
[fingers-crossed]

wilberfan said:
Forgive me if this has been asked a before, but I just pulled the trigger on the Virgin Mobile version of the Galaxy S3. I had been reading about the wonderful CyanogenMods that are avail, but now I think they were talking about the internation version of the phone?
I need an upgrade from my old LG Optimus V, and will be VERY disappointed if I can't CM it! WIll I be able to mod this new phone with a nifty CM after it arrives? Maybe with a Sprint CM...??
[fingers-crossed]
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Head over to Android Forums, there is a forum specifically for rooted VM users that will give you a lot more answers. We use the Sprint ROM's, but you have to know what you are doing. CM11 runs perfectly for me, it is one of my favorite ROM's, along with CyanFox, but again, you have to know how to modify a couple of things (it's easy, don't worry) in order to flash the Sprint ROM's properly. Once you know how, the XDA forums for Sprint SGS3 are a great resource for finding other ROM's to flash.
http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/

Mr. Struck said:
Head over to Android Forums, there is a forum specifically for rooted VM users that will give you a lot more answers. We use the Sprint ROM's, but you have to know what you are doing. CM11 runs perfectly for me, it is one of my favorite ROM's, along with CyanFox, but again, you have to know how to modify a couple of things (it's easy, don't worry) in order to flash the Sprint ROM's properly. Once you know how, the XDA forums for Sprint SGS3 are a great resource for finding other ROM's to flash.
http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/
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Whew! Okay, sounds like I'm going to be fine... (I've been flashing CM ROMs on the Optimus V for, like, 3 years...so I would assume I wouldn't be too baffled by what's required to get the S3 CM'd... If there are clear instructions, I should be smilin' by next week! :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the advice!

wilberfan said:
Whew! Okay, sounds like I'm going to be fine... (I've been flashing CM ROMs on the Optimus V for, like, 3 years...so I would assume I wouldn't be too baffled by what's required to get the S3 CM'd... If there are clear instructions, I should be smilin' by next week! :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the advice!
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My username is struckn over on Android Forums, check out my tutorial in the sticky thread section. It will explain everything you need to know, including how to root, how to modify Sprint ROM's, and a whole lot more. Feel free to PM me either there or here on XDA for any help or clarification.

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[rom]{dev}Help port rom to CSpire gs3

Hey guys,
After many attempts and long hours of research and trial and error, I have decided that none of the Sprint GS3 roms will work completely on the CSpire GS3. All functions work properly with the exception of data. I have pulled my stock PRL and loaded it to several different roms after a fresh flash and not once was data achieved. That tells me that there is either some settings that need to be altered or some code needs to be changed. I unfortunately have a very limited understanding of coding in linux. I as well as many other new GS3 owners would really appreciate a dev looking into this matter. Contact me and I will be willing to get you whatever information you need. Thank you very much?
I apologize if this is in the wrong area, but i felt that since this could result in a new rom, that the devs needed to see this post.
OBSt4l0n said:
Hey guys,
After many attempts and long hours of research and trial and error, I have decided that none of the Sprint GS3 roms will work completely on the CSpire GS3. All functions work properly with the exception of data. I have pulled my stock PRL and loaded it to several different roms after a fresh flash and not once was data achieved. That tells me that there is either some settings that need to be altered or some code needs to be changed. I unfortunately have a very limited understanding of coding in linux. I as well as many other new GS3 owners would really appreciate a dev looking into this matter. Contact me and I will be willing to get you whatever information you need. Thank you very much?
I apologize if this is in the wrong area, but i felt that since this could result in a new rom, that the devs needed to see this post.
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Sounds like a problem in the RIL.
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You seem to know it's in the wrong area yet you still post it here. Could a mod please close this!
-Sprint Galaxy Slll_Transformer Prime-
manso1102 said:
You seem to know it's in the wrong area yet you still post it here. Could a mod please close this!
-Sprint Galaxy Slll_Transformer Prime-
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How do new roms get started without help from devs. Please dont just jump and delete. At least be nice enough to move it to correct area.
JBakey said:
Sounds like a problem in the RIL.
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How would I go about fixng that?
OBSt4l0n said:
How would I go about fixng that?
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OK so i pulled my RIL file and flashed CM10 pasted RIL in LIB and rebooted, still no data. If this is not the correct way for use stock RIL in CM10 please let me know. It appears as if CM10 does not know how to control my radio. Any devs wanna help tackle this project? If so there would be many CSpire GS3 owners that would be very appreciative.
Ya why go and post in the wrong section? Its not like people didnt respond to your other one. I've personally PM'd 3 or 4 people in the other thread including the OP of both. Posting in the wrong section is not going to help you here. Try answering the people who offered help already rather than pissing off others by posting the same thing here
billard412 said:
Ya why go and post in the wrong section? Its not like people didnt respond to your other one. I've personally PM'd 3 or 4 people in the other thread including the OP of both. Posting in the wrong section is not going to help you here. Try answering the people who offered help already rather than pissing off others by posting the same thing here
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I hope OP is able to find a solution. I also hope billard is able relax a little...
manso1102 said:
You seem to know it's in the wrong area yet you still post it here. Could a mod please close this!
-Sprint Galaxy Slll_Transformer Prime-
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There is always one....smfh!
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OBSt4l0n said:
Hey guys,
After many attempts and long hours of research and trial and error, I have decided that none of the Sprint GS3 roms will work completely on the CSpire GS3. All functions work properly with the exception of data. I have pulled my stock PRL and loaded it to several different roms after a fresh flash and not once was data achieved. That tells me that there is either some settings that need to be altered or some code needs to be changed. I unfortunately have a very limited understanding of coding in linux. I as well as many other new GS3 owners would really appreciate a dev looking into this matter. Contact me and I will be willing to get you whatever information you need. Thank you very much?
I apologize if this is in the wrong area, but i felt that since this could result in a new rom, that the devs needed to see this post.
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Moving to Q&A. When you get something to release PM me and I will move it back.
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southphillysean said:
There is always one....smfh!
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Trust me, I voiced what most people think. If every one who had a question for a dev, would start a new thread in development, then it will just become a question and answer thread. Only development belongs there.
Thankfully it's in the right section now and hopefully someone can help you guys.
-Sprint Galaxy Slll_Transformer Prime-
OBSt4l0n said:
Hey guys,
I apologize if this is in the wrong area, [...]
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manso1102 said:
You seem to know it's in the wrong area yet you still post it here. Could a mod please close this!
-Sprint Galaxy Slll_Transformer Prime-
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Jesus Christ the mods here are bad enough without wannabe mods running around. Get a life
If you could pul to RIL files from the stock rom on your phone you could possibly replace them
edit... looks like you tried that. did you try it with a sprint prl?
nicholaaaas said:
Jesus Christ the mods here are bad enough without wannabe mods running around. Get a life
If you could pul to RIL files from the stock rom on your phone you could possibly replace them
edit... looks like you tried that. did you try it with a sprint prl?
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No. Currently on cspire 20005 prl. And without a flashable prl file I'm not willng to risk flashing a sprint prl.
Back the PRL up with DFS or CDMA WS. And the PRL is irrelevant here, pretty sure
billard412 said:
Back the PRL up with DFS or CDMA WS. And the PRL is irrelevant here, pretty sure
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Cant get dfs or qpst to see my phone so cant back up prl. But I'm in agreement that I dont think the prl is the issue. I think it has to do with something in the code being different for our phones. Maybe something along the lines of the issues that the verizon users were having with the RIL. I'm away from my computer so I cant get u a copy of my stock nandroid backup, but will do that as soon as I get home from work around 3 this morning central time.
OBSt4l0n said:
Cant get dfs or qpst to see my phone so cant back up prl. But I'm in agreement that I dont think the prl is the issue. I think it has to do with something in the code being different for our phones. Maybe something along the lines of the issues that the verizon users were having with the RIL. I'm away from my computer so I cant get u a copy of my stock nandroid backup, but will do that as soon as I get home from work around 3 this morning central time.
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I got one posted in the other thread. Straight up restored it to my sprint gs3. Works better than the actual sprint one. I made a ROM and Odin restore which I'll post in a minute.
AND TO ANY STOCK ROOTED USERS ON SPRINT: I recommend flashing it. Works perfect and stock tethering is fully functional. Worth trying out
Did you try to flash any tw roms? It might be something in the rom. Try the jb leak for the sprint one. Might get lucky
Stock restore rom for Cspire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32519862&postcount=25
Other roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32567265&postcount=32

[Q] NON-carrier Jelly-Bean update possible?

Hello all!
So, hopefully a simple answer to a (seemingly) simple question that I have not yet been able to find an answer for.
I am a Telus Mobile customer here in Canada. Some time ago, my HTC Amaze was stolen at a music festival, and upon my return home, I bought a NIB Galaxy S III (SGH-1747M) from a 3rd party retailer. Cash, no contract renewal, etc. Since I bought it 3rd party and NOT through a carrier dealer, my phone came (thankfully) without ANY of Telus's bloated carrier branding. Because it takes Telus so long to get, tweak, brand and release any software updates, it's often several months AFTER a release has come out before my carrier makes it available.
So, here I am, with my shiny, awesome Galaxy S III, and everywhere I look, there's a story about Jelly Bean, and how awesome it is. Naturally, I'd like it for my phone. But here's my question: (Two, actually) 1, if do an "over the air" update through my carrier by checking for online updates, will it update my phone with "branded" carrier software? And 2, Is it possible to just download and install a Jelly-Bean update to my phone directly from Samsung? I'm REALLY enjoying not having a bunch of crappy carrier infested bloatware on my phone, and would rather go with a clean ICS update than a bloated JB update.
Thanks for ANY help!
Doubt it. Whatever you'll get from Samsung will be for the international, which will brick your phone. You'll have to get it from your carrier which will megabloat your phone. You may then proceed to debloat your phone, once you have obtained root. Rather than that, why don't you get one of the awesome jelly bean ROMs in the development section? Simplifies things a bit.
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I agree with the above poster. Rooting and then flashing a custom ROM is undoubtedly the best way to experience unadulterated JB in my opinion.
Galaxy S3 AOKP 4.1.2 JB 11/18/12 Build
Task650 Underwear kernel. (Conservative/Noop)
Or when official JB is released, typically you'll see a debloated version within 12 - 24 hours here on XDA. Root IS the way to go. So many options.
CamFlawless said:
I agree with the above poster. Rooting and then flashing a custom ROM is undoubtedly the best way to experience unadulterated JB in my opinion.
Galaxy S3 AOKP 4.1.2 JB 11/18/12 Build
Task650 Underwear kernel. (Conservative/Noop)
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Thanks for the replies!
Trouble is, I haven't got the FIRST clue of how or where to start this process, and knowing me, I'd bork something and brick my phone. I would need VERY, VERY detailed and specific instructions that could walk me through it. I have NEVER flashed a ROM, or a phone, or any of that. I haven't got a clue where to start, and with all the phones, variations, software, etc, etc, etc. Learning how, from scratch... Is a little daunting. But hey, if anyone here is kind enough to show me the way, I'd love to give it a shot.
Nunyabinniz said:
Thanks for the replies!
Trouble is, I haven't got the FIRST clue of how or where to start this process, and knowing me, I'd bork something and brick my phone. I would need VERY, VERY detailed and specific instructions that could walk me through it. I have NEVER flashed a ROM, or a phone, or any of that. I haven't got a clue where to start, and with all the phones, variations, software, etc, etc, etc. Learning how, from scratch... Is a little daunting. But hey, if anyone here is kind enough to show me the way, I'd love to give it a shot.
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Easiest place to start is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839. It list all the different ways to root your phone and list all the custom roms out there in one forum. It has very clear walk throughs that are ment for noobs like me and elite alike. Good luck.
Nunyabinniz said:
Thanks for the replies!
Trouble is, I haven't got the FIRST clue of how or where to start this process, and knowing me, I'd bork something and brick my phone. I would need VERY, VERY detailed and specific instructions that could walk me through it. I have NEVER flashed a ROM, or a phone, or any of that. I haven't got a clue where to start, and with all the phones, variations, software, etc, etc, etc. Learning how, from scratch... Is a little daunting. But hey, if anyone here is kind enough to show me the way, I'd love to give it a shot.
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Check out the stickies in the android development section. You should find all the info you need there. It's a little overwhelming at first but once you get the hang of it, it becomes simple
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I'm running the official tmo jellybean rom on my unlocked Rogers phone now on Virgin mobile with no problems at all! Its a fast rom
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[Q] Most stable 4.2.2 ROM?

so i'm on frosty jellybean v11.6 (4.1.1/T999UVDLJA), one of the best battery\stable ROMs i've ever had. thanks to a bunch ungrateful noob bastids, it doesn't look like it'll be updated. anyhow, i would like to upgrade to 4.2.2. I've been gone awhile, so i'm completely out of the loop. i would like a battery friendly, stable ROM, and see that we have a few choices. what would you guys recommend? this is why i said before that we need a ROM bible, which contains stats on all the ROMs
We do have a ROM bible.
Someone just report it. I'm on mobile I will if no one else does. Op look in my SIG and test and play, you don't have time to? Then you don't have time to root and install...
T-Mobile SGS III
Aerowinder said:
We do have a ROM bible.
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ahh, interesting. too bad the ROMs aren't rated like they were in the old G1 ROM bible
mt3g said:
Someone just report it. I'm on mobile I will if no one else does. Op look in my SIG and test and play, you don't have time to? Then you don't have time to root and install...
T-Mobile SGS III
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true, i could. usually i go by what people recommend. btw, what's the latest official version of android out for the S3? 4.1.2?
4.1.2 is official from T-Mobile
T-Mobile SGS III
Cobra281 said:
ahh, interesting. too bad the ROMs aren't rated like they were in the old G1 ROM bible
true, i could. usually i go by what people recommend. btw, what's the latest official version of android out for the S3? 4.1.2?
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I feel as though you should not be rooting anything if you can't even do a quick simple search to find the latest android for tmobile s3.....or know that theres no bible...When i rooted i was under the impression everyone was technology swavvy and would read to find out whats going on.....
But to answer your original question, they are all the best and are all stable so go flash around to see which work best for you
mt3g said:
4.1.2 is official from T-Mobile
T-Mobile SGS III
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thanks!
mgbotoe said:
I feel as though you should not be rooting anything if you can't even do a quick simple search to find the latest android for tmobile s3.....or know that theres no bible...When i rooted i was under the impression everyone was technology swavvy and would read to find out whats going on.....
But to answer your original question, they are all the best and are all stable so go flash around to see which work best for you
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i thought 4.1.2 was, but i was confused when i saw so many 4.2.2 ROMs.
Thread closed,
Standard Rules about "Best Rom" threads apply here. Users are expected to read and educate themselves as these threads always spin out of control with trolling and arguments.

[Q] WP8 (look a like) ROM for Galaxy s4?

Hello All.
This is my first posting.
Is there a wp8 rom (look alike) for a samsung galaxy s 4 I9505.
Indeed I am newbie to custom roms but have been playing the last couple of months.
If someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction to a rom that matches WP8 as close as possible, I would be very grateful
Background:
I have searched the forum and there are some many different roms too choose from.
Tried Cyangomod - that is pretty great but not what I was looking for.
Have since upgraded my phone to KitKat,and I am very happy with it.
Purchased and tried many metro launchers, but again, they are not what I am looking for.
Thanks
D0gstar said:
Hello All.
This is my first posting.
Is there a wp8 rom (look alike) for a samsung galaxy s 4 I9505.
Indeed I am newbie to custom roms but have been playing the last couple of months.
If someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction to a rom that matches WP8 as close as possible, I would be very grateful
Background:
I have searched the forum and there are some many different roms too choose from.
Tried Cyangomod - that is pretty great but not what I was looking for.
Have since upgraded my phone to KitKat,and I am very happy with it.
Purchased and tried many metro launchers, but again, they are not what I am looking for.
Thanks
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As far as a WP8 ROM, that doesn't exist. You can browse the Play Store though for WP8 launchers... that's the best you'll be able to find.
Wow surprised
lordcheeto03 said:
As far as a WP8 ROM, that doesn't exist. You can browse the Play Store though for WP8 launchers... that's the best you'll be able to find.
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Thanks for the reply lordcheeto03 - most appreciated.
I currently am running a launcher but launcherss are not what I am looking for, ideally I would like a port of wp8, but I know that hasn't been done.
Just so I understand correctly: There are no custom ROMs that mimic wp8?
D0gstar said:
Thanks for the reply lordcheeto03 - most appreciated.
I currently am running a launcher but launcherss are not what I am looking for, ideally I would like a port of wp8, but I know that hasn't been done.
Just so I understand correctly: There are no custom ROMs that mimic wp8?
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No.
There are not.
Thanks
Skipjacks said:
No.
There are not.
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Ok Thanks Skipjacks!
I am going to flash to a new rom. Either paranoid or Pacs. Unless you or anyone else has a recommendation - I am open to anything new
A journey
D0gstar said:
Ok Thanks Skipjacks!
I am going to flash to a new rom. Either paranoid or Pacs. Unless you or anyone else has a recommendation - I am open to anything new
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Since first joining Xda and asking for a possible WP8 rom for my SGS4, I have been on a mini journey of exploration. and I would like to conclude this thread, in case someone else has the same request as mine. I would like to say - Drop WP8 as quick a you can and climb on bord the Android band wagon. The roms available far surpass anything you could possible want.
I have tried a frew now, and have decided to stick with Phoepnix with a Miui loader and the themes are especially fun and fresh .
Thank you XDA
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Is There a Rom with S5 Looks for S3?

Is there a Kitkat based rom that has the look of the S5 made for the S3?
Quick look would have shown yes, please check this out. It's from my fellow teammate @saranhai
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501303
TheLastSidekick said:
Quick look would have shown yes, please check this out. It's from my fellow teammate @saranhai
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501303
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The link of the rom that you posted is not for Kitkat.
Look in AT&T development. Close to top. Idr name off-hand but there's one there
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With the number of times this has been asked.....
Im just wondering if anyone has even looked in the Development section? The rom in question is pretty much always on page 1. Its the exact same as the AT&T version. Just ported.
joe3681 said:
Look in AT&T development. Close to top. Idr name off-hand but there's one there
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But I need one for the USA Tmobile version of my phone, SGH-T999.
Please forgive me, and I do not mean to offend, but you have been asking this same question in many different threads for several days now. If the answers you have received are not what you want then I'm afraid that what you want simply doesn't exist.
I know you have seen Likewise, which is the one and only rom that matches what you are asking for. I know you have seen both the T-Mobile and AT&T versions, both of which will work fine on the T999. So if that's not what you want then I'm sorry, you're probably just out of luck.
DocHoliday77 said:
Please forgive me, and I do not mean to offend, but you have been asking this same question in many different threads for several days now. If the answers you have received are not what you want then I'm afraid that what you want simply doesn't exist.
I know you have seen Likewise, which is the one and only rom that matches what you are asking for. I know you have seen both the T-Mobile and AT&T versions, both of which will work fine on the T999. So if that's not what you want then I'm sorry, you're probably just out of luck.
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Heu Doc. No need to apologize my friend. I just needed to make sure that these roms were compatible with my T999. Thats why I posted in the various forums because I don't want to risk bricking my phone in case a rom doesnt match it. Appreciate the heads up though.
I was looking at the Hypermax rom. But sadly, its not compatible with T999 being that its for the international S3.
Yeah, I'm not familiar with thst one. I can say that anything you find in our forums here will be safe though. So long as you follow the op's and heed any warnings they might have.
DocHoliday77 said:
Yeah, I'm not familiar with thst one. I can say that anything you find in our forums here will be safe though. So long as you follow the op's and heed any warnings they might have.
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I greatly appreciate that and your confidence of safety. Thanks you.
Not a problem. I've tried probably half of the most recent roms (and a lot of older ones) and never had any problems (at least not any unknown/unexpected ones anyway). There will be more soon though. TMS3KK is all but ready for release, S3rx v4 is being worked on, and if I find some time I may port another one or two, just to give everyone more options!
DocHoliday77 said:
Not a problem. I've tried probably half of the most recent roms (and a lot of older ones) and never had any problems (at least not any unknown/unexpected ones anyway). There will be more soon though. TMS3KK is all but ready for release, S3rx v4 is being worked on, and if I find some time I may port another one or two, just to give everyone more options!
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You're awesome, Doc.
DocHoliday77 said:
Not a problem. I've tried probably half of the most recent roms (and a lot of older ones) and never had any problems (at least not any unknown/unexpected ones anyway). There will be more soon though. TMS3KK is all but ready for release, S3rx v4 is being worked on, and if I find some time I may port another one or two, just to give everyone more options!
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Wow.. I cant wait to get my hands on those when they come out. I'll look them up and read up about them. This forum appreciates your hard work and diligence. On its behalf, I want to say thank you. We're lucky and proud to have you.

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