Flashing CM12, need help (noob here) - Sony Xperia M

Hey guys!
So I have my Xperia M currently running on stock firmware 4.3. Although I am happy with the current firmware with the exception of the low internal storage problem but everything needs to be updated regularly
I joined XDA for the very reason so as to flash a custom ROM for my XM but trust me when I say that you are dealing with a complete noob who is just lost in all the jargon associated with flashing a custom ROM. It means that I will be in need of a detailed guide to help me boot my very first custom firmware :3
Here are some details -
Running stock 4.3 firmware
XM single sim
Bootloader can be unlocked (Need a tutorial to unlock bootloader too)
Device not rooted.
Can anybody help me with this? I'll be happy to read out any existing tutorial threads as such
I was also worried about the storgae limitation within the XM, anyway to bypass it by installing CM12? Also what process do you follow when you take a backup of your device while installing a new firmware?
I am just looking for a stable and beautiful firmware for my aging XM :fingers-crossed:
Thank you for reading! :angel:

sumicool7 said:
Hey guys!
So I have my Xperia M currently running on stock firmware 4.3. Although I am happy with the current firmware with the exception of the low internal storage problem but everything needs to be updated regularly
I joined XDA for the very reason so as to flash a custom ROM for my XM but trust me when I say that you are dealing with a complete noob who is just lost in all the jargon associated with flashing a custom ROM. It means that I will be in need of a detailed guide to help me boot my very first custom firmware :3
Here are some details -
Running stock 4.3 firmware
XM single sim
Bootloader can be unlocked (Need a tutorial to unlock bootloader too)
Device not rooted.
Can anybody help me with this? I'll be happy to read out any existing tutorial threads as such
I was also worried about the storgae limitation within the XM, anyway to bypass it by installing CM12? Also what process do you follow when you take a backup of your device while installing a new firmware?
I am just looking for a stable and beautiful firmware for my aging XM :fingers-crossed:
Thank you for reading! :angel:
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are you sure ? This will be lose your warranty?

Nicklas Van Dam said:
are you sure ? This will be lose your warranty?
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Yeah it's better than not being able to experience Lollipop on XM
How's your experience with the new CM12?

Lollipop being the number one thing, the second is the battery life:
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RedLedLight said:
Lollipop being the number one thing, the second is the battery life:
A
M
A
Z
I
N
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*blink*
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Well the battery might be pretty bad for you to comment like this
So I shouldn't flash it then?

Can anyone please help me regarding this? :crying::crying:

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[Q] Speedy Rom for Arc S (Lt18i) locked bootloader

Hi Guys,
I am running the .62 official rom and looking for a bloat/crap free ROM to use with my Arc-S. It is a bootloader locked and cannot be unlocked so I need a working rom.
ICS is too slow for me. I can install CWM with x-parts so that works, I have installed some custom ICS roms from CWM backup zips and it works but I can't find any for the GB.
I am hoping for a very rustic base rom with no crap installed. I found a few like X-Gamer but they require the .42 official rom first and I cannot find any working link for it.
Hoping someone can help, I have done quite a bit of searching and really looking to put an end to this journey!
sombra84 said:
Hi Guys,
I am running the .62 official rom and looking for a bloat/crap free ROM to use with my Arc-S. It is a bootloader locked and cannot be unlocked so I need a working rom.
ICS is too slow for me. I can install CWM with x-parts so that works, I have installed some custom ICS roms from CWM backup zips and it works but I can't find any for the GB.
I am hoping for a very rustic base rom with no crap installed. I found a few like X-Gamer but they require the .42 official rom first and I cannot find any working link for it.
Hoping someone can help, I have done quite a bit of searching and really looking to put an end to this journey!
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Hmm... It is not possible to run jellybean/kitkat without unlocked bootloader, so you have no choice but to use ics ICS has awesome batery life BTW.
Have you tried Xperia ultimate hd by jader? Its not bad. It has aroma installer, so u can unselect those crappy apps.
Press thanks if i help^^
Glad to help:highfive:
sombra84 said:
Hi Guys,
I am running the .62 official rom and looking for a bloat/crap free ROM to use with my Arc-S. It is a bootloader locked and cannot be unlocked so I need a working rom.
ICS is too slow for me. I can install CWM with x-parts so that works, I have installed some custom ICS roms from CWM backup zips and it works but I can't find any for the GB.
I am hoping for a very rustic base rom with no crap installed. I found a few like X-Gamer but they require the .42 official rom first and I cannot find any working link for it.
Hoping someone can help, I have done quite a bit of searching and really looking to put an end to this journey!
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Use Ultimate HD 5.0.1 its awesome
sombra84 said:
Hi Guys,
I am running the .62 official rom and looking for a bloat/crap free ROM to use with my Arc-S. It is a bootloader locked and cannot be unlocked so I need a working rom.
ICS is too slow for me. I can install CWM with x-parts so that works, I have installed some custom ICS roms from CWM backup zips and it works but I can't find any for the GB.
I am hoping for a very rustic base rom with no crap installed. I found a few like X-Gamer but they require the .42 official rom first and I cannot find any working link for it.
Hoping someone can help, I have done quite a bit of searching and really looking to put an end to this journey!
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1. You're not allowed to create threads that ask for fastest ROM, or "speedy ROM" as you put it. Please change thread title or a mod will close your thread.
2. Since you're on locked bootloader, you have no choice but to stick with stock based custom ROM. UHD is one good example. However, if it doesn't suit you, you will have to find out for yourself. None of the users or the developers can help you here since you're the one using the phone.
Please read this thread for more information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2097137
_kohjun_ said:
Hmm... It is not possible to run jellybean/kitkat without unlocked bootloader, so you have no choice but to use ics ICS has awesome batery life BTW.
Have you tried Xperia ultimate hd by jader? Its not bad. It has aroma installer, so u can unselect those crappy apps.
Press thanks if i help^^
Glad to help:highfive:
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ICS consumes more battery as a base ROM as compared to GB since it uses more resources and has more functions. Please do not give wrong information. The few ways to help ICS save battery are ROM tweaks, kernel tweaks and basic knowledge about maintaining your ROM to make it less power hungry.
If he prefers performance over functionality, GB will be a better choice for him.
esarve said:
Use Ultimate HD 5.0.1 its awesome
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Each ROM has it's pros and cons so you can't say for sure which ROM works best. Of course if you feel that it works fine, I have nothing to say since it's your phone.
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popthosegaskets said:
1. You're not allowed to create threads that ask for fastest ROM, or "speedy ROM" as you put it. Please change thread title or a mod will close your thread.
2. Since you're on locked bootloader, you have no choice but to stick with stock based custom ROM. UHD is one good example. However, if it doesn't suit you, you will have to find out for yourself. None of the users or the developers can help you here since you're the one using the phone.
ICS consumes more battery as a base ROM as compared to GB since it uses more resources and has more functions. Please do not give wrong information. The few ways to help ICS save battery are ROM tweaks, kernel tweaks and basic knowledge about maintaining your ROM to make it less power hungry.
If he prefers performance over functionality, GB will be a better choice for him.
Each ROM has it's pros and cons so you can't say for sure which ROM works best. Of course if you feel that it works fine, I have nothing to say since it's your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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But he doesnt have a unlocked bootloader
_kohjun_ said:
But he doesnt have a unlocked bootloader
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Doesn't mean he cannot flash custom ROM. As long as the custom ROM is stock based and uses stock kernel he can flash it with no problems. He can easily use X-Parts to install recovery, flash any stock based custom ROM and use it. Locked bootloader does not allow unsigned kernel(a.k.a any custom kernel) to be flashed on the phone since only Sony can sign the kernels.
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[Q] Need help with GT I9192

I have GT I9192 (DDUIBML1) android version 4.2.2 not in warranty
I want a stock rom for this phone which i cannot find those which is given in the forum are dead or cannot download in mobile ( slower connection) so pls give me a stok rom link
I want to root my phone there are lots of rooting method in the forum so i totally confuse and i need good battety backup and performance.
If any firmware has knox and want to root then it just void the warrenty or any other drawbacks of that knox
Go on general section and find Original KitKat ROM
cf autoroot for rooting
Can u pls give the link to that thread and as far i know kitkat is not available for DDU1BML1 this produt only 4.2.2
Maybe this well helps...
Baqir2 said:
Can u pls give the link to that thread and as far i know kitkat is not available for DDU1BML1 this produt only 4.2.2
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I am not understanding your question clearly...
For to change to modified stock means (with better battery and performance) u may visit the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/gt-i9192-galaxy-s4-mini-duos-4-4-2-t2832673
For to Root and Flash Recovery in ur mobile:
Just go to the following Link:
http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2014/0...-install-cwm-recovery-s4-mini-duos-i9192.html
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THANKS
Thanks for ur reply
I want to say that i used android v4.2.2 and i want to root it.
As we know that rooting process has recovery steps (flash with some file)and these steps does effect my battery and performance or not as i dont want to modify it(performance and battery consumption).
I want the rooting method which does not effect my battery and performance. Or which has least effect on it.
One mor thing my rom has knox but my phone is not in warranty so not to worry about warranty void but dont know about other knox related problem.
my device info
S4 mini android v4.2.2 DDU1BML1 indian
One more question indian version has two type of firmware one is DDU1BML1 (latest android version 4.2.2-csc>ins)and other Is DDU...... i forget the whole code and its has latest android verion is 4.4.2 csc>inu can i flash 4.4.2 in my phone or not.
what is the difference between them
Any pls reply my last post
hi
I think you want this link. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9192
Good luck! :good:

very noobies need kind person to give suggestion

Hi
Im a z1c d5503 user rooted with locked bootloader on fw 108 kitkat
First im sorry for my bad english
Im a lifetime backpacker
I dont have pc or laptop
Ive been read so many discussion for z1c but always lost to understand completely
Im an XDA viewer since 11 years ago n learnt a lot of stuff THANKS FOR ALL because im able to flash, root, and some other cool things since then
I have question n hope someone can give me advise
What stable n have good better battery life lolipop ROM can i directly flash on my phone locked z1c rooted with dual recovery running on stock fw 14.4.A.0.108 kitkat 4.4.4, without having any issue, bootloop or even hard brick it via dual recovery
Coz i dont have pc or laptop to fix or flash with flashtool
Again im sorry if i make a mistake with this stupid question
I will wait for ur helping advise
Thanks
149ers said:
Hi
Im a z1c d5503 user rooted with locked bootloader on fw 108 kitkat
First im sorry for my bad english
Im a lifetime backpacker
I dont have pc or laptop
Ive been read so many discussion for z1c but always lost to understand completely
Im an XDA viewer since 11 years ago n learnt a lot of stuff THANKS FOR ALL because im able to flash, root, and some other cool things since then
I have question n hope someone can give me advise
What stable n have good better battery life lolipop ROM can i directly flash on my phone locked z1c rooted with dual recovery running on stock fw 14.4.A.0.108 kitkat 4.4.4, without having any issue, bootloop or even hard brick it via dual recovery
Coz i dont have pc or laptop to fix or flash with flashtool
Again im sorry if i make a mistake with this stupid question
I will wait for ur helping advise
Thanks
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There is no N rom for this phone with battery life or stability even close to any stock KK or LP rom. All ROMs after LP are experimental and buggy to some degree. Also, since there is no official stock rom after LP, anything else would require a computer to unlock bl.
I would suggest flashing the MX ROM as far as I know this is the LP with best battery life now. It can be installed on locked bootloader and is as stable as stock LP.
Maciek602 said:
I would suggest flashing the MX ROM as far as I know this is the LP with best battery life now. It can be installed on locked bootloader and is as stable as stock LP.
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Thanks for ur suggestion. Yes i know mx rom. Been reading the forum for a litle while. Worth to try
And not to forget that there are no security patches for stock LP since.... a long time. That is why a lot are using new roms although the battery life is not so great in comparison to stock roms.
Guys forget about MX rom! There is new ROM by munjeni out there. It is based on Lineage OS 14.1. It has decent battery life, good camera (almost like on stock), great stability, all security patches and is smooth like butter.
LINK
Maciek602 said:
Guys forget about MX rom! There is new ROM by munjeni out there. It is based on Lineage OS 14.1. It has decent battery life, good camera (almost like on stock), great stability, all security patches and is smooth like butter.
LINK
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Im straight to it now
Thanks mate
yes, that rom from munjeni also looks the best for me. When I have time I will upgrade fom to Jaguar ROM to that one.
If you have stock KITKAT you CAN'T flash 5.1 or newer roms via recovery.
This is because from android L the partition scheme is changed, so you MUST use flashtool to flash first the stock LP ROM.
If you flash a LP rom via dual recovery in kitkat you'll brick your phone!
And I'm surprised that no one said it to you.
Once you flashed stock LP, rooted, installed REAL RECOVERY and unlocked bootloader, you can install any custom ROM.
If you don't unlock your bootloader you can flash ONLY STOCK BASED rom.
Cheers, and good luck. (I hope you didn't brick you phone)

Help!!!

Can someone please tell me the proper way to install a rom in z2 play cuz I head that most of users lost the imei numbers thats why i asking this question to you guys and also suggest me a stable rom. Iam using moto z2 play indian model thanks in advance
Vinshu1815 said:
Can someone please tell me the proper way to install a rom in z2 play cuz I head that most of users lost the imei numbers thats why i asking this question to you guys and also suggest me a stable rom. Iam using moto z2 play indian model thanks in advance
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1. Use latest TWRP.
2. Follow proper ROM flashing instructions.
you will not loose your IMEI if you follow all procedures carefully. All the ROMS for our device are already Good .My choice is Mokee 8.1. Super stable, good performance assuming you don't do much of the gaming.
Thanx man. I already took stock rom backup in case i lost my imei restore will make everything ook? any stable pie rom? I love subst Themes in oreo. many icons can't be changed like battery that's why i want to install rom

anyone have the compiled stock rom for the htc one v (virgin mobile)?

i know this phone is old as all get out but I recently acquired one of these and it seems to have twrp installed already but no actual firmware...
i'd like to flash back to stock but i would also prefer that someone could fish out a rom from the deep sea of mostly dead links that would be considered somewhat usable. i think there may be a 4.2.2 rom somewhere but i am unsure. the device codename is "primoc"
tl;dr: if anyone has the stock rom, please upload it if possible. i'd also like to see if anyone has a rom for this device that is on 4.2.2 or later. doesn't have to be that new but it is preferred
as for stock i am sure only 4.0.x exists
thanks in advance.
k24a1 said:
i know this phone is old as all get out but I recently acquired one of these and it seems to have twrp installed already but no actual firmware...
i'd like to flash back to stock but i would also prefer that someone could fish out a rom from the deep sea of mostly dead links that would be considered somewhat usable. i think there may be a 4.2.2 rom somewhere but i am unsure. the device codename is "primoc"
tl;dr: if anyone has the stock rom, please upload it if possible. i'd also like to see if anyone has a rom for this device that is on 4.2.2 or later. doesn't have to be that new but it is preferred
as for stock i am sure only 4.0.x exists
thanks in advance.
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Hi, I have the same problem. Did you solve it?
JulianBlackLion said:
Hi, I have the same problem. Did you solve it?
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unfortunately not. thing's a paperweight now

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