Alright, I did a quick search and nothing popped up and I'm looking for the latest information anyway. Also I'm a complete beginner here
Alright, I installed a new stereo into my car and everything works great. Except that when I'm streaming the stock google music app the tags do not show up on the display. According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560609&page=22 this is a common problem with the receiver and it appears that most/all stock ROMs will not display tags. So according to that thread I need a custom ROM specifically one that runs 4.1. I guess 4.2 does not show tags on any ROM.
So my question for you is. What is the best 4.1 ROM to use? What is the most stable that has all of the features of my stock OS?
Also what tutorials do you guys suggest. I was planning on using the ones found here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155576. What does GSM mean btw?
Sorry for being so clueless on this. Thanks for the help guys!
Well im kind of nooby to, but i can tell you what gsm means. It means a sim card based phone or network (gsm phone, gsm network, etc.). Such as T-Mobile or ATT. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module
The opposite of GSM is CDMA (CDMA based network, CDMA based phone), you don't need a sim card for your phone, I guess your phone comes programmed to whatever carrier. Major networks are Verizon and Sprint.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_division_multiple_access
GSM phones are easier to switch carriers with, just unlock your phone and pop in what ever sim card from any carrier you want (although you may face limited functionality, such as only 2g).
If your razr has any Verizon branding (Verizon logo) its the CDMA xt912, or you can tell its CDMA if on the back of the phone it says xt912, and by going into "Settings"> "About Phone" (scroll down)> "Model Number". The GSM variant has no Verizon branding and has an xt910 on the back, and by going into "Settings"> "About Phone" (scroll down)> "Model Number". So when people say xt910 its GSM and xt912 its CDMA. Do not install roms for the other phone (if you have GSM do not install a CDMA rom, vice versa, unless you use patches such as this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805380, make sure the rom you want is supported).
The rom i use is CM10.1 (cyanmod 10.1) its really stable accept for me, camera doesn't work (I usually carry my "un-hacked", other phone with me so it doesn't matter) Its based of of 4.2.2 here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028020
and here is the link for the video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rw8qfomMBo
mr.noob said:
Well im kind of nooby to, but i can tell you what gsm means. It means a sim card based phone or network (gsm phone, gsm network, etc.). Such as T-Mobile or ATT. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module
The opposite of GSM is CDMA (CDMA based network, CDMA based phone), you don't need a sim card for your phone, I guess your phone comes programmed to whatever carrier. Major networks are Verizon and Sprint.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_division_multiple_access
GSM phones are easier to switch carriers with, just unlock your phone and pop in what ever sim card from any carrier you want (although you may face limited functionality, such as only 2g).
If your razr has any Verizon branding (Verizon logo) its the CDMA xt912, or you can tell its CDMA if on the back of the phone it says xt912, and by going into "Settings"> "About Phone" (scroll down)> "Model Number". The GSM variant has no Verizon branding and has an xt910 on the back, and by going into "Settings"> "About Phone" (scroll down)> "Model Number". So when people say xt910 its GSM and xt912 its CDMA. Do not install roms for the other phone (if you have GSM do not install a CDMA rom, vice versa, unless you use patches such as this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805380, make sure the rom you want is supported).
The rom i use is CM10.1 (cyanmod 10.1) its really stable accept for me, camera doesn't work (I usually carry my "un-hacked", other phone with me so it doesn't matter) Its based of of 4.2.2 here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028020
and here is the link for the video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rw8qfomMBo
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Thanks so much for the response. I was worried for a second. Well I found out earlier today what the difference between CDMA and GSM. Mine is the xt912. Thanks again for clearing that up for me.
As for the ROM I believe that the 10.1 is based off of 4.2 where as 10 is based off of 4.1. I'm looking for a 4.1 ROM that has all the features including the camera and everything I'd expect from my phone. I don't mind it being old or anything. I'd actually prefer it. Can anyone help with that? Suggest a ROM to use? I've been looking around all day today and didn't find anything that looked that great. I wouldn't mind CM9 if it was more stable. Just looking for one that isn't based off of 4.2.
Thanks again for the response though! It was very helpful.
ThomasPaine said:
Thanks so much for the response. I was worried for a second. Well I found out earlier today what the difference between CDMA and GSM. Mine is the xt912. Thanks again for clearing that up for me.
As for the ROM I believe that the 10.1 is based off of 4.2 where as 10 is based off of 4.1. I'm looking for a 4.1 ROM that has all the features including the camera and everything I'd expect from my phone. I don't mind it being old or anything. I'd actually prefer it. Can anyone help with that? Suggest a ROM to use? I've been looking around all day today and didn't find anything that looked that great. I wouldn't mind CM9 if it was more stable. Just looking for one that isn't based off of 4.2.
Thanks again for the response though! It was very helpful.
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Yup, no problem.
These roms are all CDMA xt912 roms, these require JB kernel (pretty much JB as your phone's stock rom) If you do not have JB official as your stock here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083129
(If you don't have already) Your going to need Safestrap recovery 3.11 before you can install roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
Make sure you uninstall any recovery you have installed (such as Bootstrap, and any other Safestrap version) before you install Safestrap 3.11.
Here are some stable roms (with everything working):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133763
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109581
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128635
BTW I would suggest just sticking to the stock JB rom
I couldn't find any completely stable roms based of the ICS kernel (petty much ICS as your stock rom). If you need help with any thing or run into any problems (I've ran into allot and I've learned how to fix) just message me or post right here. BTW your going to lose root after you update to JB kernel unless you follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083129
mr.noob said:
Yup, no problem.
These roms are all CDMA xt912 roms, these require JB kernel (pretty much JB as your phone's stock rom) If you do not have JB official as your stock here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083129
(If you don't have already) Your going to need Safestrap recovery 3.11 before you can install roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
Make sure you uninstall any recovery you have installed (such as Bootstrap, and any other Safestrap version) before you install Safestrap 3.11.
Here are some stable roms (with everything working):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133763
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109581
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128635
BTW I would suggest just sticking to the stock JB rom
I couldn't find any completely stable roms based of the ICS kernel (petty much ICS as your stock rom). If you need help with any thing or run into any problems (I've ran into allot and I've learned how to fix) just message me or post right here. BTW your going to lose root after you update to JB kernel unless you follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083129
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You are my hero amgio! I just updated to JB with the link you gave and tested the the phone and stereo with bluetooth and the tags are working great! This saves me so much trouble. Thanks so much. Everything is working great! Thanks again man.
ThomasPaine said:
You are my hero amgio! I just updated to JB with the link you gave and tested the the phone and stereo with bluetooth and the tags are working great! This saves me so much trouble. Thanks so much. Everything is working great! Thanks again man.
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No problem
Sorry if it has been answered before but I couldn't find a clear answer.
I have a Droid Razr XT912 running JB Official (as I've been told). It can run on both GSM as well CDMA Network. I just want to know that if I flash a Custom ROM say CM 10.1, will I be able to run GSM as well as CDMA.?
Also there is something as GSM patch. Do I need to flash it as well.?
Any help is much appreciated, Thanks in advance.
my current set-up is surges deoxed nc5 rooted firmware. I have installed hyper-drive 16.1 and liked it but I would like to play around with more rom choices. is there a way to port at&t custom roms to work on my verizon galaxy s4? I can't find a good write-up on it, or tutorial and though googlie has done a great deal for the development community I just don't understand his xstrasmall patch or really understand auto port patches altogether. I would prefer installation methods to be by safestrap, as it is all I'm familiar with. Thank you, for your reply.
mgraham80823 said:
my current set-up is surges deoxed nc5 rooted firmware. I have installed hyper-drive 16.1 and liked it but I would like to play around with more rom choices. is there a way to port at&t custom roms to work on my verizon galaxy s4? I can't find a good write-up on it, or tutorial and though googlie has done a great deal for the development community I just don't understand his xstrasmall patch or really understand auto port patches altogether. I would prefer installation methods to be by safestrap, as it is all I'm familiar with. Thank you, for your reply.
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Some Att roms may work, you may just have to test them. Also you will have to change the APN (google Verizon APN) to be able to get service.
I have been reading on Installing CM11 on my Galaxy S4 Verizon (SCH-I545) phone. It said not to use that method if you don't have I545VRUAMDK (I'm currently on I545RUFNC5)..
How will I be able to install CM11 on my phone? Is it not possible or is there another method I can follow? I'm currently on the stock ROM and rooted with towelroot.
Some guidance on installing a custom ROM on my S4 would be nice.. I'm kinda lost with all the warnings with the different basebands. Last thing I want to do is brick my phone. x-x
dKatsuro said:
I have been reading on Installing CM11 on my Galaxy S4 Verizon (SCH-I545) phone. It said not to use that method if you don't have I545VRUAMDK (I'm currently on I545RUFNC5)..
How will I be able to install CM11 on my phone? Is it not possible or is there another method I can follow? I'm currently on the stock ROM and rooted with towelroot.
Some guidance on installing a custom ROM on my S4 would be nice.. I'm kinda lost with all the warnings with the different basebands. Last thing I want to do is brick my phone. x-x
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If your phone is NC5 (like mine) then you have the locked bootloader and need to use Safestrap to run a custom ROM. AOSP ROMs like CM will not work for us since our bootloader dont allow for custom kernels. Use Safestrap and try a ROM like Empty Galaxy vDecember, Echoe, Eclipse or maybe HyperDrive.
So this is embarrassing to admit but...
I upgraded to 5.1 on the Verizon Moto E (XTL528) and later realized you cannot get GSM working on the phone if you remove your sim.
Um.. My question is basically this: Does anyone know if there's a link to the stock rom for the Moto E (XTL1528) or otherwise think it's possible to use the XTL1527 stock rom without damaging the device?
Tried using google but couldn't find the answer. plus reddit doesn't seem to be much help.
From my understanding, since the boot loader is still locked there's no way for you to flash any rom regardless of whether it's the same model or not.
TheDerekHarper said:
So this is embarrassing to admit but...
I upgraded to 5.1 on the Verizon Moto E (XTL528) and later realized you cannot get GSM working on the phone if you remove your sim.
Um.. My question is basically this: Does anyone know if there's a link to the stock rom for the Moto E (XTL1528) or otherwise think it's possible to use the XTL1527 stock rom without damaging the device?
Tried using google but couldn't find the answer. plus reddit doesn't seem to be much help.
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Hi,
I am also in same situation as you.
Found firmware link at http://motofirmware.center/files/file/78-vrz_xt1528_lxi2250-28_cfcxmlzip/
But I could not restore back to 5.0.2 using above link. Got error.
If you found howto downgrade, please tell me.