Okay I've done (some) searching, but I could'nt really find a answer to this.
For the xperia S we have a rom called AOSPXS by Apology11. This ROM has working HDMI Radio etc and is running on 4.4.4.
Now my question is how this differs from other roms, like cm11 and PA. Obviously there is a lot of customization in the look of android, but my question is what happens under the hood. I'm sure there is a reason why not all of the kk roms are based of aospx if this has all the functions that you would need. So in short, what's the catch to AOSPXS?
PS yes this is a copy from the general help, couldn't get an answer there
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Hey guys I have been doing quite a bit of searching through the forums and still have a couple questions about custom roms and rooting. Forgive the noobness but the droid incredible is my first android device and I only recently got it.
1. My first question is what is the simplest way (rom + root I assume) to get a stock version of android on my incredible? Also what rom would you recommend (I have seen a pretty big list but know nothing about them)?
2. What is the difference, if any, between a kernel and a rom? Ive seen both words used a lot and have seen kernels that are stock and roms that are as well. Which would I use between the two?
I know these questions may be dumb but I have been searching for a couple days and have gone through hundreds of threads trying to find the definitive answer (there were some benefits though, I use launcher pro and the droid x's keyboard now) any help would be appreciated.
1. You are right in assuming that the quickest (and only) way to get a stock version of Android on your phone is to root your phone and install a custom recovery that will allow you to flash a rom. It is not really possible for me to recommend a rom because rom's are all about personal preference and my preference may be different from yours. That being said, if you are interested in stock Android, check out Cyanogenmod. The biggest thing right now is that for the Incredible, Cyanogenmod is the only true stock Android that is compiled from AOSP (Android Open Source Project) however it is still in its early stages for our device, so it's still buggy. The other roms are modified versions of our stock sense rom, so some of the roms are modified to have the bulkier parts of of the Sense UI removed, but it is still a Sense rom.
2. I'm not going to profess to be extremely in the know about kernels, but a kernel is the go-between for the hardware and the os/applications. If you want to learn more about kernels, you can read the wikipedia page about kernels found here. Basically what you need to know is that the rom is the operating system, so if you wanted to change the OS such as from Sense to Vanilla Android, you would flash a rom. If you wanted to change the way the system runs, such as if you want your processor to be overclocked or undervolted, you would flash a kernel.
Hope this helps.
That answered everything! Thanks for the reply and I will keep checking the forums for stock roms that seem stable!
Hey, I know there are already a fair number of threads out there on this, but they all seem to be for "n00bs" or beginners, which I am not. I would like to write a custom ROM, including comiling the kernel and all that other jazz. I get the basics of *modifying* a ROM, but what if I want to significantly change something? And I have yet to find a tutorial on how you can compile the Android kernel for the Captivate Glide. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance!
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I'm thinking about trying to just compiling vanilla ICS (pun intended ) so that I can get the hang of the process. Then I can do my own stuff and not be constantly worrying about bricking my phone.
I searched threads and did not find an answer to this question. Sorry if I've reduplicated.
I use Galaxy S3 i747 > running CM 10. I wanted to try a touchwiz based ROM. (As to why, I really don't know...thinking perhaps I'm missing something I guess.)
Three questions:
1) Are there any advantages to touchwiz based ROMS? I miss things like the SVoice, etc.
2) Could you name a couple of touchwiz based ROMS that are stable, etc. I'm not asking for "best" just some stable examples. (I'm a noob in the truest sense.)
3) How would I install it once I find one to use? I already have and use TitantiumBackup and also GooManager (which I used to install CM 10).
Thanks in advance!!
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I searched threads and did not find an answer to this question. Sorry if I've reduplicated.
I use Galaxy S3 i747 > running CM 10. I wanted to try a touchwiz based ROM. (As to why, I really don't know...thinking perhaps I'm missing something I guess.)
Three questions:
1) Are there any advantages to touchwiz based ROMS? I miss things like the SVoice, etc.
2) Could you name a couple of touchwiz based ROMS that are stable, etc. I'm not asking for "best" just some stable examples. (I'm a noob in the truest sense.)
3) How would I install it once I find one to use? I already have and use TitantiumBackup and also GooManager (which I used to install CM 10).
Thanks in advance!!
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1.) Though I am not personally a fan of TW, I can understand how some enjoy the little features built into it such as slide to call, smart stay, etc. Though it is ultimately personal preference.
2.) As I said, I don't use TW so I can't recommended any ROMs, but TW based custom ROMs will be in the android development section. Read the OPs, change logs, and FAQ sections as they have most of the information you need.
3.) TW custom ROMs are installed through recovery in the same way you did with CM10.
Im looking for a very simple, stock like 4.2.1 Rom for my galaxy nexus. I've already scoured the forums here and haven't really found what I'm looking for, so I thought I'd post. I'm looking for a rom with a stock feel, so no theming and such, with not too much customization. Just your basics like battery mods, roots, busybox, etc, again a very simple, yet customized rom. I don't want insane options, just a few stable, simple, and efficient roms to choose from. Does anyone know a good 4.2.1 rom for me? Thanks again!
all the roms have their features listed in their threads.. so go in the dev section check the threads and flash the rom you like
Hi everyone,
i have a xperia z1 compact phone and i'm a newbie in the world of custom rom, kernels, ecc..
A few days ago i flashed a new custom rom and the phone is working pretty well, but i have a question here..
Can i use a stock firmware (let's say original lollipop 5.1) with just a new kernel?
I was thinking about not installing a completely new rom but just a new kernel and the xposed installer to change something on this phone, is that possible?
If android releases a new version of android and i upgrade my version, do i have to reinstall the kernel? And some apps from sony's firmware are quite useless (at least for me), could i delete them just like a new rom? (ofc with root)
I just want a stock firmware with a new kernel that can use less battery possibly.. I don't need overclocking or stuff like that, just battery life i would say..
Sorry my bad english though and thank you all for your attention!
user1254 said:
Hi everyone,
i have a xperia z1 compact phone and i'm a newbie in the world of custom rom, kernels, ecc..
A few days ago i flashed a new custom rom and the phone is working pretty well, but i have a question here..
Can i use a stock firmware (let's say original lollipop 5.1) with just a new kernel?
I was thinking about not installing a completely new rom but just a new kernel and the xposed installer to change something on this phone, is that possible?
If android releases a new version of android and i upgrade my version, do i have to reinstall the kernel? And some apps from sony's firmware are quite useless (at least for me), could i delete them just like a new rom? (ofc with root)
I just want a stock firmware with a new kernel that can use less battery possibly.. I don't need overclocking or stuff like that, just battery life i would say..
Sorry my bad english though and thank you all for your attention!
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There are at least a couple of custom kernel options in this forum. Check ' development' and 'original development' threads. You can usually tell if they work for stock if they have either 'stock' or a build number, (e.g. 368), in the thread title. Otherwise they may be CM based, and won't work.
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There are at least a couple of custom kernel options in this forum. Check ' development' and 'original development' threads. You can usually tell if they work for stock if they have either 'stock' or a build number, (e.g. 368), in the thread title. Otherwise they may be CM based, and won't work.
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Thank you for your answer.
Is there much difference beetwen build numbers? (757,368,242,...) i searched on the net but i didn't find something really useful to let me understand the difference D:
user1254 said:
Thank you for your answer.
Is there much difference beetwen build numbers? (757,368,242,...) i searched on the net but i didn't find something really useful to let me understand the difference D:
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Android 5.1 on this phone is .368.
5.0 is .270 or .242
The others are KitKat, (either 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, or 4.4).
For the first - as always - be 120% sure that kernel you want to install is compatible with remaining system parts.
Base thing - stock to stock, non-stock to non-stock, but it is not everything.
Changes between versions them may be too big to play together.
You don't put any tires to any car. You need to know that dimensions fit.
Same here.