First of all , Thanks to Devs for such a beautiful & reliable working Kitkat ROM for Xperia Sola.
Anyhow , i am currently on ROM] [UB] [XperiaSTE] CyanogenMod 11 Build 4 .
Now , Build 5 is out & available to download .
as i just installed the ROM few days ago , and customised settings according to me.
I just want to know , the instructions for Updating to Build 5 , by manually flashing the .ZIP file via CWM recovery and will it interfere with my existing ROM & user apps too, if YES , then in what way?
Also Guide me on how to update to build 5 without causing any problems, basically i just want to avoid going through the whole drill of installing ROM again.
also if i do it Over OTA , via my phone , then will it again cause any problems with my existing ROM.
Thanks, could,ve posted in the Specific Rom's Thread, but i guess i don't haveenough privileges for now:crying::silly:
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I have an SK17A (Xperia Mini Pro) and am interested in installing FXP on it. I have some questions:
1) Will I notice improved performance over Sony ROM .58? Will most everything work as it should? Will an average user experience an improvement using FXP? Or will I be more frustrated with unknown issues?
2) I'm leaning towards the CM 7.2 ROM and not the CM 9.0 ROM based on what I have read in the developer forum as 9.0 seems very unstable and buggy at this point. Is this accurate?
3) There seem to be outstanding bugs in FXP based on CM 7.2 (keyboard issues, etc) that are easily fixable but have been around for a long time. Are they really easily fixable? Why haven't they been fixed in FXP 103?
4) Why do I need to install Sony ROM .42? Is the install not possible with .58?
5) Why is there no GAPPS download linked for the Xperia Mini Pro in the FXP thread?
6) If I proceed I assume I need to follow these general instructions:
-unlock boot using fastboot
-install CWM
-backup (Nandroid?)
-install FXP
-install GAPPS
Is this accurate?
Any answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated as I haven't seen them in my forum browsing and searching so far.
First of all NO ONE CAN COMPARE WITH STOCK ROM STABILITY ! In case of stability stock ROM is THE BEST ! And the performance ? With few uninstallation of unwanted software and freezing unwanted process you can make stock rom even more faster than CM is...
Second CM is in [development] its 100% not stable and fully working out of box as Stock ROM is....
and CM9 is highly......... unstable right now I have tested it on my XMP and i reflashed to stock ROM in just 15 min of look.
Third CM is not giving concern to problems as they have posted the keyboard fixes and other fixes before so they are just developing ROM for other things ...
You have to hit your head over forums to solve your each and every bug you found.
Fourth you need not to be on .42 to install CM7 you can do it on .58 too but i am sure if you are looking for fully functional os with stock features too then you gonna dislike CM.And i m saying this cause i have tested CM on .42 HU and .58 Global ...
Fifth Gapps are not included in CM due to copyright issues so you have to install them separately ...
You can find it on official cyanogen Mod site or other forums too
Sixth
Your steps are correct but after backup you have to add one step thats "Wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition" through ClockWorkMode recovery options
and after that install FXP ROM
Backup is not necessary its optional unless you want to restore your previous ROM as you left it before flashing CM.
You can make Nandroid backup using Clockworkmode recovery option "backup and restore" and the backups can be found on SD card in SDCARD/clockworkmode folder.And can be used to restore your previous ROM anytime.
Lastly i have tested hell out of each and every rom and finally i switched to stock one .58 ROM not .62 as its not global one.
And i have installed Mini Mode update to get widget panel in status bar and reboot option in power menu.
Used system app remover and titanuim backup to remove and freeze unwanted apps.
And also i have used all launcher and switched to stock one and the Xperia Arc launcher for stability and performance.
And Finally ... you have any querries ? comment back i will answer you and DO NOT Hesitate to Hit THANKS button if you are satisfied with my answer and do care for my time that i spent to answer your question to get your problems solved.
NOTE : I am not against any ROM or any developer and please note if stock ROM is for ******* then every handset is made for *******
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I am going to get red S3 next week and was planning ROMs and kernels.
I have noticed that you need to flash ICS before flashing other JB ROMs, I am no noob to android so be as technical as possible, I absorb knowledge like a sponge.
Also I read that it only applies to people who use WEP WiFi.
This is purely to satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks
P.S does this also apply when switching from stock ROM to one of those customized stock ROMs?
pashinator said:
Hi
I am going to get red S3 next week and was planning ROMs and kernels.
I have noticed that you need to flash ICS before flashing other JB ROMs,
>>>>>>Totally untrue .
Think you are reading very old Beta test rom stuff .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
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no i am reading pretty new stuff, like slim bean for example, it tells me to flash ics before that so i dont get wifi not working issue
Instructions do not say it must have ICS flashed first
Instructions say if you have wifi issue flash ICS but as i said that was old 2 september post .
Suggest you read the instructions posted for that rom as defined in post one .
From another JB or ICS Rom to SlimBean
Download device_x.x.zip, slim_gapps.zip.
Enter CWM, wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Flash Device_x.x.zip***, then MUST flash slim_gapps.zip (other files optional)
*** - If the flash is too quick ( < 5 seconds or so), reflash device before flashing common or other zip files
BT Bug? Same procedure as WIFI?
Hy guys ....
first of all ... slimrom 4.2.1 is TOP! really nice ...
but there is one thing i found on my i9300
my bluetooth connection to my bt-keyboard stays only 1 or 2 seconds till its disconnect ...
so my question: is there any other here with same problems? should i proceed like the wifi fix ( stock ics => wifi connect => reinstall ... ) ?
thx & greets from austria
mories
update: i came from slimrom 3.1 but flashed other 4.2.1 roms for testing but made superwipe before installing slimrom 4.2.1 RC1
Hey, i've flashed cwm on my tablet recently but i dont know what to do now. I have the android 2.3 installed and i want to install ICS, my device is not/was not supported by the recovery, can i install any ICS on the forum? Do i need a specific one? Should i make my own port?
Also, i was able to root the device (the gingerbreak reboot) and i have access to / and was able to install CWM but most apps say i dont have root, is there anything i can do?
First rule is u never ever, ever install anything not for your device. Doing so, probably a hardbrick is waiting along the corner.
So, even if i install CWM i wont be able to install any ROM? Cant i just pick a ROM for other device and port it?
yes u can port a rom from another device if the the original device got almost identical hardware to yours. but that is not an easy job.
or u could build rom from source if u capable of, more chance of fixing bugs than ported rom. cm source is freely available on github, cm9 to be precise if you're looking into getting ics rom. cm7 (gb) would be easier because u already got stock gingerbread rom.
an0nym0us_ said:
yes u can port a rom from another device if the the original device got almost identical hardware to yours. but that is not an easy job.
or u could build rom from source if u capable of, more chance of fixing bugs than ported rom. cm source is freely available on github, cm9 to be precise if you're looking into getting ics rom. cm7 (gb) would be easier because u already got stock gingerbread rom.
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good option
Sorry to bring up such a silly issue.
But I never encountered any problem like this. So, pls help me out....
I have a WT19i device which being modded with various custom rom at various time.
for more than 1.5 years I didn't got into any kind of problem. and it all messed up.
Yesterday I was trying to install Super jelly bean 8.0 rom.
to do that,
1. I flashed nAa's kernel
2. Wiped whatever needed.
3. Installed rom's zip and gapps
4. Reboot my device.
Everything working well except i don't have any touch response....!
Then I re-flashed my stock 4.0.4 rom, and then everything working fine. (including touch)
Again I flashed cm10 kernel and then installed Cm10 rom
Same problem again, no touch response.....
I really want to install jelly bean rom to my device.
So, pls give me a solution.
Sry if this [Q] is bothering.
N00b recently obtained a S3, rooted it with Kingo root & need some advice. on how to proceed next...
First of all i would like to point out that i have read several threads here in Q&A and in DEV and i must say the amount of ROMS and possibilities are quite overwhelming. That's why i am posting this Q...
Second: i don't want to switch ROM's all the time, i just want to install one good working, stable & fast ROM without the hassle of adding extra's, removing bloatware, try different kernels/bugfixes etc... It just needs to work.
Also i like to have: a dark layout for the Phone (saves energy and looks much better to me)
As little bloatware as possible , i just want it to be working fast & stable/flawless (i will install the stuff i really need myself via google playstore if possible)
Some Questions
- On my HTC Sensation XE i have 4EXT (with Viper 521 ROM), would this recovery work for the S3 or should i use someting else and why ?
- Which superuser/SU/else should work best with the S3 ?
- Should i use a 5.1.1 or 4.4.4-based ROM ? I have seen various threads and video-comparisons but none of them could convince me (besides the fact that lollipop is too bright & child-looking for my taste)
- Is there a stable & fully operational version of stock Android 4.4.4 or 5.1.1 for the S3 ? And if not which ROM comes closest ?
I would gratfeully receive any advice which ROM i should pick based on your personal experience(s)
Thnx in advance !
Slimkat 4.4.4 is recommended. Light, fast, no bloat and it has the dark mode you are looking for
Lollipop is no good for the s3 but if you are feeling adventourous you can try out either slimLP or dokdo project.
@cokesucker:
thnx for reply, i guess i'm gonna have to try...
Recovery ? Anyone else ? (read TS plz)
I'm currently using carbon rom kk last nightly from 11/2014 and ArchiKernel 2.1 old aosp. This is my daily driver. For recovery us TWRP always
cokesucker said:
I'm currently using carbon rom kk last nightly from 11/2014 and ArchiKernel 2.1 old aosp. This is my daily driver. For recovery us TWRP always
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Thnx :good:
Btw:
Why you think Lollipop is no good for the S3 ?
I was reading & watching (YouTube) some reviews about Archidroid & CM12 & they seem to be quite popular.
Any thoughts ?
Recovery Twrp
5.1.1 Rom ArchiDroid 3.1.4
Kernel Boeffla alpha 17
For a dark theme look at the play store and search for 5.1.1 theme