HI
SINCE NOONE WORKS ON MODIFICATIONS OF ROMS FOR OUR DEVICES, HERE IS ONE FROM MY TREASURY.
I HOPE THAT THIS MOVE WILL ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO DO THE SAME.
GOAL IS TO CHANGE LOOK, FEEL, AND APP FUNCTIONALTY OF OUR DEVICES.
STOP TALKING, LET'S SEE:
Features:
Rooted out of the box
deodexed
init.d support
busybox
removed bloatware
changed boot/shutdown animation
modded (light) systemui,framework,contact etc.
with built in
potato gradient
quicklaunch
3minit battery
added some useful apk's like
appolo
quick boot
battery bar
and Airidosas252 kernel V0,3
And minimal other changes, to make space for mods.
How to install:
Make CWM backup
Copy maxx05.zip to your sd card (external_SD)
option 1. CLEAN INSTALL:
Make factory reset, clean dalvik cache
Install ROM
Reboot
Dont scare, first boot take up to 10 min...
option 2.INSTALL WITHOUT FACTORY RESET (TO PRESERVE APPS AND DATA)
(I can't guarantee stability)
Clean cache, clean dalvik cache
Install ROM
Reboot
After bootup, make changes in Potato gradient, to avoid black background of statusbar (make it transparent if you wish).
HAPPY FLASHING, AND GO ON, MAKE YOUR OWN MODS (AND SHARE)
Thanks to creators of:
Archie kitchen: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597220
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
potato gradient: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52126045#post52126045
3minit battery mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799958
3minit quick launch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650117
Airidosas kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii/general/p710-p713-p714-kitkat-kernel-lg-optimus-t2889120
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hQuq22T56SeG5SNDRVNFEtMGM/view?usp=sharing
OR:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/54l08qmjhae1n1w/maxx05.zip?dl=0
Screenshots:
Reserved
link:https://yadi.sk/d/d6hiVX3EcehtC
Awesome work Maxx
Not bad
Amiga500 said:
Awesome work Maxx
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the_vanya1 said:
Not bad
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the_vanya1, your work is holy bible for modding L7II, so...
BIG THANKS
Is it possible to use your rom but with unmodified systemui, framework etc? If so, what should I replace? I want to check it out, especially the LED function.
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Is it possible to use your rom but with unmodified systemui, framework etc? If so, what should I replace? I want to check it out, especially the LED function.
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Yes, just rewrite my LGSystemUI, framework-res, and lge-res, with stock and deodexed versions of them, change prmissions to -rw-r--r-- (like other files in folders).
And delete 3minit/potato gradient from system/app (com.three.minitbatterysetting, and com.potatogradientapp).
Please, post result here.
Unfortunately
I flashed your rom as it is, without changing anything. Just to prevent making any mistake from my part. I can confirm that the LED still doesn't work as it's supposed to, at least on my device. The only difference I noticed was that with your rom the LED notifications worked every time I unlocked and then locked the screen without dismissing them while with Amiga's they sometimes did and sometimes did not. The fact is that the LED is supposed to flash by default when the screen is off and the phone is untouched but it doesn't with both roms. So I guess it is a KK bug.
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I flashed your rom as it is, without changing anything. Just to prevent making any mistake from my part. I can confirm that the LED still doesn't work as it's supposed to, at least on my device. The only difference I noticed was that with your rom the LED notifications worked every time I unlocked and then locked the screen without dismissing them while with Amiga's they sometimes did and sometimes did not. The fact is that the LED is supposed to flash by default when the screen is off and the phone is untouched but it doesn't with both roms. So I guess it is a KK bug.
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Really dont know what to say, because, on my device, LED notification works normaly, eg, in the morning (loooong screen off) I allways see happy flashes on it. You have P710?
maxx_hr said:
Really dont know what to say, because, on my device, LED notification works normaly, eg, in the morning (loooong screen off) I allways see happy flashes on it. You have P710?
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Might be kernel related or system related. Why? How is the led turned on? It has a driver that turns red blue or green at an intensity. So kernel might be buggy or system might use it just bad. Try with stock kernel if you are using a modded one if you want to debug it. If it doesn't work it's OS related something is messing up the notification usage.
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Really dont know what to say, because, on my device, LED notification works normaly, eg, in the morning (loooong screen off) I allways see happy flashes on it. You have P710?
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Yes, I do have a P710. It would be nice if there were many more checking your rom, so there would be more results. Could there possibly be minor hardware differences between bunches of the same model? I don't know what to think. It's a shame because you people create roms with hard work and we can't use them properly.
SoulrainFalls said:
Yes, I do have a P710. It would be nice if there were many more checking your rom, so there would be more results. Could there possibly be minor hardware differences between bunches of the same model? I don't know what to think. It's a shame because you people create roms with hard work and we can't use them properly.
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@SoulrainFalls I honestly doubt there is any hardware difference. Hmmm what kernel do you have? Also an app or anything can basically mess up the usage of LED.
christi9503 said:
@SoulrainFalls I honestly doubt there is any hardware difference. Hmmm what kernel do you have? Also an app or anything can basically mess up the usage of LED.
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Both this rom and Amiga's use Airidosas252 kernel. I know about apps, that's why I didn't install anything more than K9-Mail and BBM to check. But it seems strange that with JB I had all sorts of apps installed and the LED was fine. And how come the notifications don't work by default but do when I unlock and then lock the screen again? What I can see is that people are having LED problems even with stock KK .kdz. I think LG screwed the update(?) and that's bad for these guys that make the roms.
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Both this rom and Amiga's use Airidosas252 kernel. I know about apps, that's why I didn't install anything more than K9-Mail and BBM to check. But it seems strange that with JB I had all sorts of apps installed and the LED was fine. And how come the notifications don't work by default but do when I unlock and then lock the screen again? What I can see is that people are having LED problems even with stock KK .kdz. I think LG screwed the update(?) and that's bad for these guys that make the roms.
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Might be bad update by lg or a glitch in kernel or an app interfering. Anyway this kind of glitches are very very very very hard to trace and debug.
christi9503 said:
Might be bad update by lg or a glitch in kernel or an app interfering. Anyway this kind of glitches are very very very very hard to trace and debug.
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I agree, hard to trace bug, but, just for to be shure, it will be smart to flash stock KK kernel from SoulrainFalls's country/provider KDZ. No matter wich rom is installed on device.
HELP
Hi i need help.
I upgrade my LG L7 II firmware from 4.1 to 4.4.2 and i'm not satisfied i want to downgrade back to 4.1
how can i do that if it is possible?
maxx_hr said:
I agree, hard to trace bug, but, just for to be shure, it will be smart to flash stock KK kernel from SoulrainFalls's country/provider KDZ. No matter wich rom is installed on device.
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My P710 came with V10J EUROPE OPEN by default. I'm willing to try what you suggest because it can help others have an answer too but I don't know how to flash just the kernel. Any help would be much appreciated.
Dino971 said:
Hi i need help.
I upgrade my LG L7 II firmware from 4.1 to 4.4.2 and i'm not satisfied i want to downgrade back to 4.1
how can i do that if it is possible?
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Just flash your original firmware from this page: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=21. Choose one from your country/region/provider, and must be version 10 (JB), NOT 20a (KK).
After flashing you MUST perform factory reset.
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My P710 came with V10J EUROPE OPEN by default. I'm willing to try what you suggest because it can help others have an answer too but I don't know how to flash just the kernel. Any help would be much appreciated.
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If you is on v10j, that is JB firmware...
When You flash KK, procedure for stock kernel is:
From the page: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=21, download your country/region/provider firmware 20a kdz.
From tutorial on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii/development/lg-l7-ii-how-to-unpack-kdz-img-t2815176, perform steps from 1. to 10.
Between extracted images, is APPS.
Rename it to boot.img , that is stock kernel.
Place it to your external_SD.
Open terminal (on the phone) and type:
su (after that press enter)
dd if=/storage/external_SD/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 (and press enter)
If you're not familiar with terminal, download airidosas kernel from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii/general/p710-p713-p714-kitkat-kernel-lg-optimus-t2889120
and replace boot.img in his .zip with your extracted from your .kdz.
Flash zip from recovery
maxx_hr said:
If you is on v10j, that is JB firmware...
When You flash KK, procedure for stock kernel is:
From the page: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=21, download your country/region/provider firmware 20a kdz.
From tutorial on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii/development/lg-l7-ii-how-to-unpack-kdz-img-t2815176, perform steps from 1. to 10.
Between extracted images, is APPS.
Rename it to boot.img , that is stock kernel.
Place it to your external_SD.
Open terminal (on the phone) and type:
su (after that press enter)
dd if=/storage/external_SD/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 (and press enter)
If you're not familiar with terminal, download airidosas kernel from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii/general/p710-p713-p714-kitkat-kernel-lg-optimus-t2889120
and replace boot.img in his .zip with your extracted from your .kdz.
Flash zip from recovery
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Unfortunately these steps won't work because I'm on Linux. If anyone knows another way, I'd be happy to check it. Meanwhile, I flashed a couple of different versions of Airidosas kernel and noticed a tiny improvement. First of, with both v0.2 and v0.2.1, in the Home button LED settings the preview worked fine while before it was cut off immediately and second, every time I received a notification, when I unlocked and then locked the screen without even opening the app that sent the notification and without dissmissing it, the LED flashed happily. I checked with both the lockscreen in Amiga's rom and with WidgetLocker.
In conclusion:
1) The LED preview works in the Home button LED settings.
2) The LED notification works when unlocking and then locking the screen without dismissing the notification.
3) The LED stays off when a notification is received and the screen is off, unless 2) happens.
4) The LED works on boot time and while charging.
These are the findings on my device. I don't know if anything makes any sense. Just a thought. I think I read somewhere (correct me if I'm mistaken) that in KK the LED function has been changed and while in JB one would only see the LED flash when the screen was off, in KK the LED notifications work even while the screen is on. Could there be a bug somewhere in this?
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This is a MIUI GB 2.3.xx rom ported from stock ZCPK9(China version) rom with miui patchrom.
---FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK---
I'm now busy preparing for college entrance exam so I won't (perhaps) continue develop before I get into college
Not working:
GPS(Don't know why)
Not perfect:
Theme
DownloadProviderUI
SideKick
ClockPackage
Default language is Chinese.
App2SD(Cause reboot every time when you switch an App between SD and internal memory but actually it has operated successfully)
Ugly statusbar transparent.
Not proted now(All using stock one):
MIUI Settings
MIUI Camera
MIUI SoundRecorder
MIUI SuperUser
MIUI FileManager
MIUI Browser
MIUI Gallery3D
(And some other MIUI apps)
Features:
All MIUI features except that mentioned above (plus that I forgot and not find).
GUI installer by Aroma.
Optional Ad-hoc patch, Gapps, no keyboard light patch, USA keyboard patch.
Something wonderful:
Press home at lock screen to turn on torch.
Press home + back at same time to take screenshot.
Press menu + volum up to turn background light max(temporary).
Thanks to:
Myself , MIUI team and friends at XDA and Sdapk.
How to install:
1. Make sure you have rj's or Entropy512's installed. This rom does not contain kernel.
2. Download rom and place in your sdcard.
3. Reboot into recovery.
4. Wipe /data as well as anything else if you are first install this rom.IMPORTANT!
5. Choose install zip and this will start Aroma Installer.
6. Choose any patch you like in Aroma Installer and finish install it.
7. You will reboot automatically.
8. Be patient while first boot up.
9. Congratulations!
Screenshots:
Change log:
Code:
MIUI.2.3.xx.Noisyfox.01b
Fixed FC when headset plug in
Add USA keyboard patch
MIUI.2.3.xx.Noisyfox.01a
Fixed Settings Fail After Wipe /data
MIUI.2.3.xx.Noisyfox.01
Initial Release
Download:
https://github.com/Noisyfox/patchrom_GalaxyPlayer5.0/downloads
Develop:
If you are interested in this project, you can get fully source code from here:
https://github.com/Noisyfox/patchrom_GalaxyPlayer5.0
Hey how do we change it back to English in this ROM? And what do you mean by "Theme" is not working perfect? It is working partly or are there any bugs!
Thanks
Rom is perfect for me , but slow .
I have INTL device , which kernel is better for me Rumirand's or your patched kernel?
anil_kilic said:
Rom is perfect for me , but slow .
I have INTL device , which kernel is better for me Rumirand's or your patched kernel?
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rj's is better.
pmdisawesome said:
Hey how do we change it back to English in this ROM? And what do you mean by "Theme" is not working perfect? It is working partly or are there any bugs!
Thanks
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It works partly.
This is sweet, good job!!
I followed instructions to the letter. Seemed to flash fine but it is now sitting at the black Samsung screen screen for about 20 minutes. How long has it taken for 1st boot? Tried re-flashing, clearing cache, etc.
change your kernel to rj's kernel and flash again.
rj's kernel says it is for International SGP not US. My SGP is US so I am not sure if this kernel will work.
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rj's kernel says it is for International SGP not US. My SGP is US so I am not sure if this kernel will work.
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Dont install . rj's kernel is for only INTL devices . Sorry i think your device is INTL and replied.
could you make a port for the 4 inch sgp?
I have the same problem as tsg2513, it sits at the Samsung logo and does nothing. I have a USA SGP5.0 and I flashed entropy's kernel right before I flashed the MIUI.
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I have the same problem as tsg2513, it sits at the Samsung logo and does nothing. I have a USA SGP5.0 and I flashed entropy's kernel right before I flashed the MIUI.
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figured it out. i have a USA device as well and had the same issue. It was also strange as to why the flashing process only took like 5 seconds....
i flashed rj's kernel (so my buttons stopped working) then i restarted recovery just so the changes get applied. then i proceeded to flash miui. just make sure in the install options you selection USA keyboard patch and the install process should take much longer (that means its working) and bam.
EDIT: ok so the buttons light up but they still don't work. after booting to miui and sat at the homescreen for a minute or two, reboot and flash entropy's kernel.
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figured it out. i have a USA device as well and had the same issue. It was also strange as to why the flashing process only took like 5 seconds....
i flashed rj's kernel (so my buttons stopped working) then i restarted recovery just so the changes get applied. then i proceeded to flash miui. just make sure in the install options you selection USA keyboard patch and the install process should take much longer (that means its working) and bam.
EDIT: ok so the buttons light up but they still don't work. after booting to miui and sat at the homescreen for a minute or two, reboot and flash entropy's kernel.
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Are you saying that after you re-flashed entropy's kernel the buttons work? Also, have you checked to see if the GPS works?
i flashed entropy's kernel after miui successfully boot up in order to get my buttons to work again, so yes
raishiro said:
i flashed entropy's kernel after miui successfully boot up in order to get my buttons to work again, so yes
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Great! Can you please check if GPS works?
Google Maps works, just cant get a lock on Navigation. also, just discovered that the launcher restarts whenever you try to turn on usb storage with your cable plugged in...preventing you from accessing your files on your computer
raishiro said:
Google Maps works, just cant get a lock on Navigation. also, just discovered that the launcher restarts whenever you try to turn on usb storage with your cable plugged in...preventing you from accessing your files on your computer
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Yeah, I just flashed it a little while ago. Everything looks really good expect for a few small problems (as you mention) which I can live with but I really need the GPS to work to consider this my dailer driver. Here's to hoping someone can get it fixed.
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Yeah, I just flashed it a little while ago. Everything looks really good expect for a few small problems (as you mention) which I can live with but I really need the GPS to work to consider this my dailer driver. Here's to hoping someone can get it fixed.
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Anyone know how to get the GPS working?
So after a couple of hours searching the web, it may be that the GPS problem is inherent in MIUI 2.3.
Hi there,
I installed custom ROM on my Lenovo S890 phone, which works great and has all I need. But there is this problem (similar like in this post forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125812). When I try wake up the phone from standby mode, all I see is a dark screen with vertical stripes of several colors all over it. I can however set volume and even the display responses after pushing buttons it vibrates. So it works, but the screen is broken.
When I install original ROM, everything works fine. But when I install any of these custom ROMs found on needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/s890/ I have the same issue with the screen.
Does anyone had similar issue with his phone? I'm currently trying to fix this problem with software jBART v0.7.9 - I decompiled the original ROM that works fine and also decompiled the custom ROM I want to fix. Then I'm trying to copy files from original to custom ROM, hoping somehow I overwrite possibly broken files and everything should work afterwards.
Any help or advice is welcome
So little update:
I am still experiencing the same problem. On official chinese ROM it works fine (but chinese ROM is not useful at all for me). I installed 6 custom ROMs and on each of them I have this same problem with screen.
I discovered, that the problem is not instant - when I wipe all data and make brand new installation of ROM, first thing that pops up is Settings wizard (the app from Google where you select language, enter your gmail account etc). And while in this app, the screen lock works fine!
After I am done with settings and exit this wizard, the home screen loads. And then the problem with black screen starts.
Now, I tried to delete default launcher.apk and replaced it with 4 different, but the problem is still the same at the same point. So while I am at the settings it's ok, after I am finished with settings and exit the app, it brokes.
Does anyone have any idea, where the problem could be?
I recently bought this phone, and I am searching for many hours to find out how to flash a custom ROM. I found some instructions in bad english, I found ROMs with missing files or with with problem in unzipping, I found drivers that I need to install but do not seem to get installed, etc etc.
I am very confused and I am afraid to do something that I am not sure of, because I may brick my phone.
WellBloud_cz, please tell me the steps to install a custom ROM (in brief, I am not a computer newbie) and then I will tell you if I have the same problem on the screen.
fronimitis said:
I recently bought this phone, and I am searching for many hours to find out how to flash a custom ROM. I found some instructions in bad english, I found ROMs with missing files or with with problem in unzipping, I found drivers that I need to install but do not seem to get installed, etc etc.
I am very confused and I am afraid to do something that I am not sure of, because I may brick my phone.
WellBloud_cz, please tell me the steps to install a custom ROM (in brief, I am not a computer newbie) and then I will tell you if I have the same problem on the screen.
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Hi, first of all - do you really need to flash custom ROM? Is there anything wrong with your current ROM? You have to consider all the facts, if it's worth the trouble. If you want install custom ROM, just because it looks cooler, you can install different launcher/change theme etc. If you have serious problem with your current ROM, like it does not work like you want, then I suggest you try diferrent ROMs...
If you still want to install custom ROM, then
backup everything everytime!
if you can switch your phone to recovery mode, install from recovery mode - you can download a .zip file containing ROM (you can try some from needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/s890/
after the installation make sure everything works properly, so you don't have to debug for a year (for example - I recently discovered that battery didn't last even for a single day... After close inspection I manage to fix it - the media app was the problem, it used all of phone's energy, so I have to restart it and then everything is fine and battery holds up to 3,5 days)
if you can't install from recovery mode, try flashing your phone with Flash tools - make sure you have good recovery mode included (like TWRP)
then you have 2 options - either install via recovery mode .zip files or flash whole new ROM on your phone via Flash tools
if you success, make sure you can set your IMEI - otherwise you can't send messages and make no phone calls. If you have IMEI set to some nonsense like 123456789, then download and use MtkDroidTools v245, where you can root your phone and also change your IMEI numbers
also make sure that the ROM you are installing is in your favorite language. If not, you can use More locale app, which translates most of the content. If you want, you can make your own translations with jBart, but it's long process
lastly check if ROMs have Google play, because majority of apps can be downloaded from there
GL & HF
If you have more questions, be more specific
Lenovo S890 "dark screen with vertical stripes"
WellBloud_cz said:
Hi there,
II'm currently trying to fix this problem
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Hello
have you solved problem with "dark screen with vertical stripes "???
I have same problem! Could you help me fix it please. Thanks:crying:
denis__at said:
Hello
have you solved problem with "dark screen with vertical stripes "???
I have same problem! Could you help me fix it please. Thanks:crying:
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Unfortunatelly I did not solve it, but i got rid of it by simply finding another ROM and installing it instead. What I actually did - downloaded original chinese ROM and installed it. Everything on it worked, so I modified it and now it's almost perfect
Orginal chinese ROM
WellBloud_cz said:
Unfortunatelly I did not solve it, but i got rid of it by simply finding another ROM and installing it instead. What I actually did - downloaded original chinese ROM and installed it. Everything on it worked, so I modified it and now it's almost perfect
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Hi I have same problem, I was trying install ROW ROM and there was same failure
Could somebody give me download link cause I can't find it anywhere.
idziek said:
Hi I have same problem, I was trying install ROW ROM and there was same failure
Could somebody give me download link cause I can't find it anywhere.
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Look at this site http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/s890/ or you can download my own remade ROM (based on chinese), with multilanguage support and some cool apps from https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6990784_4000199_8589733
WellBloud_cz said:
you can download my own remade ROM (based on chinese), with multilanguage support and some cool apps
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Great, will try it
Gapps included?
denis__at said:
Great, will try it
Gapps included?
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Of course!
Good News I just have found new custom ROM based on S511.
S890_S511_RUS
Installation from PC.
Chinese apps removed and added some languages.
Please help yourself
PS. Next good news
Firmware S111_ROW adapted for phones with new screen controller!
You could find it here
Hello XDA! I have been a keen follower of this forum for long, but this is my first post, 'cause well... this is the first time I pretty stuck at something.
I have a Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) and I have been using it for quite a while, around 2 years I presume. I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader by the end of the first year, and have been trying out several custom roms, until stopping at CM10.1 of LegacyXperia. (the amazing creation of Mike for our 2011-line of devices!) However, as of a month back, my touchscreen kinda broke - it wouldn't respond along with the capacitive buttons. I tried the methods mentioned in the general section, but no avail - it simply wouldn't work at all. There's a thin small strip that appears around the screen during pulling out the hardware keyboard, and I guess that somewhat suggests that the touchscreen is invalid by hardware means.
However, that's merely a background to the problem I'm facing. Recently, after the launch of CM11, I thought of giving it a swing, seeing how I have been an avid-fan of the pure look of CM. I tried flashing the kernel using flashtool and start the phone, but the only thing that takes place is just a vibration and a black screen. The screen remains black for like ever, until I pull out the battery. I tried flashing the kernel thrice, and the same problem persisted all through. I reverted back to the stock ICS then and it worked like a charm, and the same goes for FXP CM10 and the last CM10.1 I used... there's no problem whatsoever, save for the broken touchscreen.
Any suggestion one might give about my problem? Thanks a ton for reading out everything!
psychoticdemon said:
Hello XDA! I have been a keen follower of this forum for long, but this is my first post, 'cause well... this is the first time I pretty stuck at something.
I have a Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) and I have been using it for quite a while, around 2 years I presume. I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader by the end of the first year, and have been trying out several custom roms, until stopping at CM10.1 of LegacyXperia. (the amazing creation of Mike for our 2011-line of devices!) However, as of a month back, my touchscreen kinda broke - it wouldn't respond along with the capacitive buttons. I tried the methods mentioned in the general section, but no avail - it simply wouldn't work at all. There's a thin small strip that appears around the screen during pulling out the hardware keyboard, and I guess that somewhat suggests that the touchscreen is invalid by hardware means.
However, that's merely a background to the problem I'm facing. Recently, after the launch of CM11, I thought of giving it a swing, seeing how I have been an avid-fan of the pure look of CM. I tried flashing the kernel using flashtool and start the phone, but the only thing that takes place is just a vibration and a black screen. The screen remains black for like ever, until I pull out the battery. I tried flashing the kernel thrice, and the same problem persisted all through. I reverted back to the stock ICS then and it worked like a charm, and the same goes for FXP CM10 and the last CM10.1 I used... there's no problem whatsoever, save for the broken touchscreen.
Any suggestion one might give about my problem? Thanks a ton for reading out everything!
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The kernel is incompatible with your phone.
Care to explain a little more? I have flashed the kernel provided within the rom zip itself (as suggested time and time again), and I have double checked its for the correct device - i.e. mango.
psychoticdemon said:
Care to explain a little more? I have flashed the kernel provided within the rom zip itself (as suggested time and time again), and I have double checked its for the correct device - i.e. mango.
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kernel is for mango??unofficial port right...can you provide the rom link once.....??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545367
This is the one - LegacyXperia CM11 by mikeioannina.
psychoticdemon said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545367
This is the one - LegacyXperia CM11 by mikeioannina.
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yeah i though so...was going through the post...did you try this..
1.1 (optional): If the device is not booting, reboot to bootloader again and run:
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase userdata
As the rom requires a new partition table and maybe system and userdata is conflicting...
Dark Wraith said:
yeah i though so...was going through the post...did you try this..
1.1 (optional): If the device is not booting, reboot to bootloader again and run:
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase userdata
As the rom requires a new partition table and maybe system and userdata is conflicting...
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Thanks a lot for pointing it out, mate! Usually the roms I tried didn't require such a thing, but this might be it. I'll provide feedback if the steps works.
I tried the steps advised, but the problem seems to still persist to some extent. The capacitive lights are lit and the screen is lit as well (as could be understood from the viewing angles - it's brighter and powered up). Nothing seems to appear on the screen though - no boot logo or anything - and trying to enter recovery fails as well (through power + vol up shortcut). I have tried it twice already, kept the phone switched on for five minutes or so, but no avail. I had to pull battery out every time to shut down the device. Anyone have any other advice?
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I tried the steps advised, but the problem seems to still persist to some extent. The capacitive lights are lit and the screen is lit as well (as could be understood from the viewing angles - it's brighter and powered up). Nothing seems to appear on the screen though - no boot logo or anything - and trying to enter recovery fails as well (through power + vol up shortcut). I have tried it twice already, kept the phone switched on for five minutes or so, but no avail. I had to pull battery out every time to shut down the device. Anyone have any other advice?
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try this.....Have the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 full ftf flashed (doesn't matter if you have flashed it in the past or if you flash it before installing cm11.0, it will work both ways)
then see if device powers up...
once it does...go for the next steps........
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try this.....Have the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 full ftf flashed (doesn't matter if you have flashed it in the past or if you flash it before installing cm11.0, it will work both ways)
then see if device powers up...
once it does...go for the next steps........
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Thanks for the quick response, but I tried that too. Unfortunately, the problem still seems to persist.
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Thanks for the quick response, but I tried that too. Unfortunately, the problem still seems to persist.
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I wonder if its a hardware related issue...you said in your op that there is some problem with your screen and capacitive buttons...Got any friend with sk17i???? I had one before it was stolen......Every other rom apart from CM11 is working right..Is there any other Kitkat based ROM for sk17i..if its there you may try that out and see if you have the same problem...otherwise..wait for a kitkat based rom to come up and try before flashing this...Try one more time from scratch...flash stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 full ftf..reboot....once its working...fastboot flash boot.img...then better to fastboot erase system and fastboot erase userdata and then before it boots enter recovery and wipe data cache everything...flash update.zip..wipe cache,data,dalvik cache again...and boot..if it doesnt boot up then there is no option but to wait..
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I wonder if its a hardware related issue...you said in your op that there is some problem with your screen and capacitive buttons...Got any friend with sk17i???? I had one before it was stolen......Every other rom apart from CM11 is working right..Is there any other Kitkat based ROM for sk17i..if its there you may try that out and see if you have the same problem...otherwise..wait for a kitkat based rom to come up and try before flashing this...Try one more time from scratch...flash stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 full ftf..reboot....once its working...fastboot flash boot.img...then better to fastboot erase system and fastboot erase userdata and then before it boots enter recovery and wipe data cache everything...flash update.zip..wipe cache,data,dalvik cache again...and boot..if it doesnt boot up then there is no option but to wait..
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Exactly. That's the whole reason why I posed this thread - to know if it was a hardware related problem right off the bat, or there was really something that I was doing wrong. I'll rather leave this one open to see if anyone have any other opinion about the matter. I really want to see what Kitkat looks like seeing how it's not available for my current device. (Micromax A210)
Also, about trying out other 4.4 roms... I guess I can try that route. But seeing how this problem is induced by the kernel itself and every other rom out there is mainly based off the LX 3.4 kernel, I doubt if that will work. I'll try the option anyway and see if it works.
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Exactly. That's the whole reason why I posed this thread - to know if it was a hardware related problem right off the bat, or there was really something that I was doing wrong. I'll rather leave this one open to see if anyone have any other opinion about the matter. I really want to see what Kitkat looks like seeing how it's not available for my current device. (Micromax A210)
Also, about trying out other 4.4 roms... I guess I can try that route. But seeing how this problem is induced by the kernel itself and every other rom out there is mainly based off the LX 3.4 kernel, I doubt if that will work. I'll try the option anyway and see if it works.
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Yeah.....waiting for other roms wont work.....cz they are all based on 3.4.x kernel.......Umm can you check your baseband after flashing full ftf...baseband should be : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77..every other rom based on 3.4.x kernel works right???...btw if you want to see how it looks just download a kitkat launcher from playstore....
Yes, the baseband is .77 after flashing the ICS 4.1.0.B.587. I used 3.4.x kernel with CM10.1, but never really tried CM10.2 to that extent. Maybe I'll try downloading that and see if it works... or even the EOL CM10.1.
And sure, the launcher would give in the feel, but I want the full experience possible really.
Hey guys,
I just got a few questions with this,
Will i lose my apps, theme and such when installing only a ROOT?
Also what do you guys prefer as ROOT method goes, Chainfire and Odin?
I've seen a ROOT BAT program a while ago that realy did everything for you, i just can't remember the name at the moment...
With that i would also like to ask what happens if i update my device? Will i still be able to update it when Samsung pushes a new update ?
Would i need a custom flash recovery? I used to have a phone wich i did it on, But as this is more of my expensiver phone i aint looking to realy risk it. and due all my apps info etc, has well over 150 apps.
Thanks everybody
Bump,
Sorry if nagging but i'm kinda in a rush, if anyone could help me a little?
I basicly know how you most likely root and stuff, just wanna be sure about a few things and what program/apk is best to get into the S3 at 4.3 firmware
Dr.Luigi said:
Hey guys,
I just got a few questions with this,
Will i lose my apps, theme and such when installing only a ROOT?
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You might lose data.
Few things can be saved, because you have an official (so unrooted) device.
Also what do you guys prefer as ROOT method goes, Chainfire and Odin?
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Odin is needed, Chainfire root is the most famous method.
I've seen a ROOT BAT program a while ago that realy did everything for you, i just can't remember the name at the moment...
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Personally I did root with an automatized software, called Unlock Flash.
The better one is Framaroot, but I don't know how it works.
With that i would also like to ask what happens if i update my device? Will i still be able to update it when Samsung pushes a new update ?
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You'll lost Samsung warranty (no more assistance support, excluded mine and use for software problems [emoji6]), update check and the access to some proprietary apps (You shouldn't be able to download/update from Galaxy Apps).
Normally when you root the device, a CWM custom recovery is included, otherwise you can simply flash via Odin the excellent Philz Recovery, so you'll be able to flash a new Samsung-based rom (ARHD, ArchiPort, Omega, Imperium... aborting the limited stock) or try the greatful AOSP roms (CyanogenMod, Omnirom, PacRom, etc.).
Also custom kernels (BOEFFLA, Googy Max, ArchiKernel and some others, I prevent to cite you outdated ones) and mods (everything!).
Would i need a custom flash recovery? I used to have a phone wich i did it on, But as this is more of my expensiver phone i aint looking to realy risk it. and due all my apps info etc, has well over 150 apps.
Thanks everybody
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Highly recommended, as I said you need this to install a new rom and any other zip file.
For the rest... I haven't understood you.
Can you explain better last things?
Simone98RC said:
You might lose data.
Few things can be saved, because you have an official (so unrooted) device.
Odin is needed, Chainfire root is the most famous method.
Personally I did root with an automatized software, called Unlock Flash.
The better one is Framaroot, but I don't know how it works.
You'll lost Samsung warranty (no more assistance support, excluded mine and use for software problems [emoji6]), update check and the access to some proprietary apps (You shouldn't be able to download/update from Galaxy Apps).
Normally when you root the device, a CWM custom recovery is included, otherwise you can simply flash via Odin the excellent Philz Recovery, so you'll be able to flash a new Samsung-based rom (ARHD, ArchiPort, Omega, Imperium... aborting the limited stock) or try the greatful AOSP roms (CyanogenMod, Omnirom, PacRom, etc.).
Also custom kernels (BOEFFLA, Googy Max, ArchiKernel and some others, I prevent to cite you outdated ones) and mods (everything!).
Highly recommended, as I said you need this to install a new rom and any other zip file.
For the rest... I haven't understood you.
Can you explain better last things?
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Well i would only be intrested in ROOT if i can keep all of my files, apps, widgets and such,
I would have done a new ROM if i wouldnt have had so many apps, it would take hours if not days to get everything back as it used to be would be a rather pain in the ***.
Thanks for your help!
Been a while when i unlocked my old device and rommed it undervoltaged it etc etc.
Dr.Luigi said:
Well i would only be intrested in ROOT if i can keep all of my files, apps, widgets and such,
I would have done a new ROM if i wouldnt have had so many apps, it would take hours if not days to get everything back as it used to be would be a rather pain in the ***.
Thanks for your help!
Been a while when i unlocked my old device and rommed it undervoltaged it etc etc.
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My same problem: too many apps to be restored.
With MyBackupsPRO, the only working without root permissions, you can only keep some settings, contacts, SMS and MMS, then all your apps and games... but without any relative data.
Because as I said you're on an unrooted/official system.
I think you are using an external SD for documents and multimedia files, when you run the first start of your custom rom (highly recommend for the updates, instead the limited stock), be sure that the "Restore data from Google" option is checked.
A discrete help for you, better than nothing.
You have to think that when you did root, backups will be complete, via the greatful Titanium Backup or via recovery with Nandroid backup (my words should be useless if you already have experience with an old device).
Good hacking
As Samsung-based roms I suggest you Android Revolution HD 4.3 or ArchiPort to get the new and officially unsupported 4.4 system.
Pro:
-Compatibility with other Samsung devices;
-Much better camera stabilization than AOSP roms.
Con:
-Touchwiz is heavy for RAM memory and CPU performance;
-Many AOSP functions are completely removed or altered.
As AOSP rom I suggest you CyanogenMod 11, the M builds to have a more stable system, the nightlies for daily updates and less (but always enough) stability.
Pro:
-Latest updates daily/monthly available;
-Many features, AOSP and Cyanogen specific;
-Fully configurable, launcher can be completely replaced, at opposite of Samsung-based roms;
-Greater performance than Samsung-based roms.
Con:
-Some little bug;
-Poor compatibility with Samsung devices and proprietary apps.
As custom kernel, no better one than BOEFFLA: obviously OC and UV support, then lots of functions such "Touch to Wake", a great audio engine, zRAM support, a rich choice of governors and schedulers... it's available for Samsung and many AOSP roms.
Simone98RC said:
My same problem: too many apps to be restored.
With MyBackupsPRO, the only working without root permissions, you can only keep some settings, contacts, SMS and MMS, then all your apps and games... but without any relative data.
Because as I said you're on an unrooted/official system.
I think you are using an external SD for documents and multimedia files, when you run the first start of your custom rom (highly recommend for the updates, instead the limited stock), be sure that the "Restore data from Google" option is checked.
A discrete help for you, better than nothing.
You have to think that when you did root, backups will be complete, via the greatful Titanium Backup or via recovery with Nandroid backup (my words should be useless if you already have experience with an old device).
Good hacking
As Samsung-based roms I suggest you Android Revolution HD 4.3 or ArchiPort to get the new and officially unsupported 4.4 system.
Pro:
-Compatibility with other Samsung devices;
-Much better camera stabilization than AOSP roms.
Con:
-Touchwiz is heavy for RAM memory and CPU performance;
-Many AOSP functions are completely removed or altered.
As AOSP rom I suggest you CyanogenMod 11, the M builds to have a more stable system, the nightlies for daily updates and less (but always enough) stability.
Pro:
-Latest updates daily/monthly available;
-Many features, AOSP and Cyanogen specific;
-Fully configurable, launcher can be completely replaced, at opposite of Samsung-based roms;
-Greater performance than Samsung-based roms.
Con:
-Some little bug;
-Poor compatibility with Samsung devices and proprietary apps.
As custom kernel, no better one than BOEFFLA: obviously OC and UV support, then lots of functions such "Touch to Wake", a great audio engine, zRAM support, a rich choice of governors and schedulers... it's available for Samsung and many AOSP roms.
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Thanks for the great help,
I aint realy sure yet realy,
But isnt there a way you can simple backup almost everything with the PC?
I thought that was faster, then root it and get those back up on the phone with the PC?
Youve made me thinking realy as my phone was getting slower, Samsung OS isnt that great quiet slow indeed,
I might just drop a few games i dont play realy, so i can get my faster phone back as it used to be.
I used to love tweaking my phone realy, till it broke due rain, was a quiet cheap phone 150e or so.
Do you mind giving your SKYPE or Steam? so i could ask you there, Its been 2 years when i did this, some are kinda floating around in my head but i just cant remember it all anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...msung-galaxy-s3-unified-toolkit-v8-0-t1979290
This is what i meant, Its simple and all in 1, just aint sure if its still up to date?
Via ADT Development Tool, you can do the "adb backup" command, but I think it will include the bootloader, so you'll restore the official and unrooted device state.
But I'm not sure, I never used to backup via PC.
Games are almost innocue, except for notification services who consume a bit of resources.
Can you tell me the heavier apps you're using?
According to your words, having too many apps you're not very satisfied about your performance... or I'm wrong?
Simone98RC said:
Via ADT Development Tool, you can do the "adb backup" command, but I think it will include the bootloader, so you'll restore the official and unrooted device state.
But I'm not sure, I never used to backup via PC.
Games are almost innocue, except for notification services who consume a bit of resources.
Can you tell me the heavier apps you're using?
According to your words, having too many apps you're not very satisfied about your performance... or I'm wrong?
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Ye it used to be quiet a bit faster, Might be Samsung OS i forgot the name of the OS but anyhow, wizard or something,
Oh well, i will just do it i guess and i will see on the road what apps i need, the rest clearly seems that i dont need em if i never use em.
I'm guessing that the best would be Clockwork recovery and the SUroot? together with cyanogen ROM and buffalo.
As apps goes its basicly my home screen wich has quiet some widgets and such, all diffrent apps, in some folders like 100 apps etc.
Dr.Luigi said:
Ye it used to be quiet a bit faster, Might be Samsung OS i forgot the name of the OS but anyhow, wizard or something,
Oh well, i will just do it i guess and i will see on the road what apps i need, the rest clearly seems that i dont need em if i never use em.
I'm guessing that the best would be Clockwork recovery and the SUroot? together with cyanogen ROM and buffalo.
As apps goes its basicly my home screen wich has quiet some widgets and such, all diffrent apps, in some folders like 100 apps etc.
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SuperSU is included in CF-Root and so is the most known, but Superuser (from Clockworkmod, the other Superuser is obsolete!) is a great open source alternative.
The best recovery is Philz, always based on CWM, but with extra and TWRP functions.
CyanogenMod yes, is the better choicr and also the easiest choice for root newbies.
Ps Buffalo is a kernel? If it's true, try BOEFFLA, is considered absolutely the best.
Simone98RC said:
SuperSU is included in CF-Root and so is the most known, but Superuser (from Clockworkmod, the other Superuser is obsolete!) is a great open source alternative.
The best recovery is Philz, always based on CWM, but with extra and TWRP functions.
CyanogenMod yes, is the better choicr and also the easiest choice for root newbies.
Ps Buffalo is a kernel? If it's true, try BOEFFLA, is considered absolutely the best.
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Well i meant boeffla of course, Well i cant get it to work, What are the keys to get into TWRP recovery?
As in download mode it tells me its custom, but i cant get into it..
tryed quiet a few combis already
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Well i meant boeffla of course, Well i cant get it to work, What are the keys to get into TWRP recovery?
As in download mode it tells me its custom, but i cant get into it..
tryed quiet a few combis already
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Tryed again, i cant reboot if i did it would get the old recovery back, so in a push method it worked,
Now SuperSU, i might get a ROM but aint sure yet, Do kernels work on the stock rom aswell?
Dr.Luigi said:
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Tryed again, i cant reboot if i did it would get the old recovery back, so in a push method it worked,
Now SuperSU, i might get a ROM but aint sure yet, Do kernels work on the stock rom aswell?
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Yes, BOEFFLA works also on stock rom (make sure to flash the correct zip file)... but I haven't understood your problem: can't reboot, old recovery back... what?
Simone98RC said:
Yes, BOEFFLA works also on stock rom (make sure to flash the correct zip file)... but I haven't understood your problem: can't reboot, old recovery back... what?
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Ye nevermind that,
The problem is when i flashed my recovery, that when i reboot it switched automaticly back to the orginal stock recovery,
Only way to repair this was to not reboot, but goto the Philz recovery directly and reinstall the recovery program,
Also rooted it now,
So i can simple install Boefflo on my S3 international, With stock rom and ROOT, philz recovery?
If so that would be sweet ^^
As it should be more sufficient as far as battery goes, and a small overclock to like 1.6Ghz is reasonable ive heard,
1.8 is to high if i can believe those on some forums.
Since the last stable release you can overclock up to 1704 Mhz... and no more 1.5 Ghz step, I don't know the reason.
As I said, BOEFFLA works almost on every rom, but you habe to flash a different zip file for Samsung and AOSP roms.
Why can't you get a custom recovery? Are you sure to flash them reproducing properly the reported Odin guide (what to check in app, where to write file, etc.)?
It's a strange problem, rom "might" be cause by replacing the new recovery with the stock one, I think, but I'm not absolutely sure.
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Since the last stable release you can overclock up to 1704 Mhz... and no more 1.5 Ghz step, I don't know the reason.
As I said, BOEFFLA works almost on every rom, but you habe to flash a different zip file for Samsung and AOSP roms.
Why can't you get a custom recovery? Are you sure to flash them reproducing properly the reported Odin guide (what to check in app, where to write file, etc.)?
It's a strange problem, rom "might" be cause by replacing the new recovery with the stock one, I think, but I'm not absolutely sure.
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Well like i said i've fixed that,
The standard way to flash doesnt work, As once i get booted in Samsung ROM, It fixes it, So you have to goto your Recovery immeaditly when youve flashed it, and flash it again in the custom recovery, and then it does work.
Well i will see, aint sure yet if i will do it the kernel and romming.
Thanks for the help
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Well like i said i've fixed that,
The standard way to flash doesnt work, As once i get booted in Samsung ROM, It fixes it, So you have to goto your Recovery immeaditly when youve flashed it, and flash it again in the custom recovery, and then it does work.
Well i will see, aint sure yet if i will do it the kernel and romming.
Thanks for the help
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Here is also a great kernel. Check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...04-googy-max2-kernel-2-3-1-cm-camera-t2517875
hello, im just recently flashing FTF files to my z ultra, and its works fine until i left my phone idle for a while, and when checking back all sound input / output is gone. Totally gone, cant receive a call, no sound all only vibrate, mic also disabled, i must restart then the sound will back.
I already try to flash another FTF and it also having the same problem. Is it bug from 5.1.1 ? what should i do ? im not to advanced in android. Thanks
what FTF files that I used : C6802_Customized+TH_14.6.A.0.368.ftf and C6802_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8963_Customized-MEA.ftf
both of them sharing the same problem, randomly no sound after idle ( screen of for a while )
Do you wipe before/after you've flashed it/them? Also, I would probably have flashed an older FTF just to check that it's a software issue and not a hardware one (not that any hardware issue would do these things), but just to be sure. If the same issue happens on a lower firmware, then it's a little harder to determine what the issue might be.
Also, try to flash an FTF from your region or one that's fairly close. I flashed a Saudi Arabian .368 FTF the first time, and I had major issues with battery and other smaller bugs, but when I flashed one from my region (Europe), it solved itself. I just think you're having some bad luck, and it sounds like some software issues. Don't forget to wipe the system before or after you've flashed it.
Im flashing using flashtool, i suppose i already wipe, and im trying to find the stock version, but it seem i cant find a proper one, im trying to find the unmodifed / original one. but it seem all dead link, when i found one, i flash and it stuck at bootloop. So i just go back to the 5.1.1, which have the bug like that.
Anyway, the C6802 tft is limited, can i use another C6833 ftf ?
Shigeur said:
Im flashing using flashtool, i suppose i already wipe, and im trying to find the stock version, but it seem i cant find a proper one, im trying to find the unmodifed / original one. but it seem all dead link, when i found one, i flash and it stuck at bootloop. So i just go back to the 5.1.1, which have the bug like that.
Anyway, the C6802 tft is limited, can i use another C6833 ftf ?
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Do you have the C6833? Or the C6802?
Klaos3000 said:
Do you have the C6833? Or the C6802?
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i have the C6802
Shigeur said:
i have the C6802
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Okay, I'm going to make an Indonesian C6802 FTF for you, so just hang tight for a little while and I'll have it for you soon (20-30 min).
Here you go: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_VjBcIjyoZDX3BFQ0hpeHJHbHM/view?usp=sharing
thanks, ill try, i hope its working...
Hello, im upping this thread...
its still not working, the sound still have same bug...
it seem something weird around bootloader stuff, i find my phone is unlocked bootloader.
is anyone know that unlocking bootloader can make sony xperia z ultra no sound bug like this ?
anywork around ?
i already try installing custom rom, but all my custom rom i try is stuck at bootloop, or just wont stick ( it detected as no OS and just keep on SONY logo )
any recommendation of custom rom that i should try ?
and im really newbie here, all recovery that i install is gone after i flash custom rom, so its really hard to flash rom, root, install recovery and install custom rom which is a dead end ( bootloop )
*its really weird bug...
sometime sony camera app also wont open ( app crash ) + no sound
after rebooting 2-3x its fix both of them, after screen go to sleep
sound is gone, and the camera still works fine until i reboot or no battery ( repeat reboot and it fix the camera and sound ( temporary )
>> relock bootloader, and restore with official software ( pc companion ) still not fix this bug.
You use Google play "soundabout" app .workaround. will restore sound
rockky said:
You use Google play "soundabout" app .workaround. will restore sound
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im trying, ill post later... for now my phone is muted, i only use it for reading news only
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im trying, ill post later... for now my phone is muted, i only use it for reading news only
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it still cant, it seem something wrong with audio engine / system files. when i press 'play' button on walkman it didnt changed.
all sound app didnt work and saying something wrong
as for camera, i cant use sony default camera, but i can use other camera app, such as google camera. but as the audio all 3rd party app not working either directly crash or just stay still play button can be pressed.
up again...
trying installing custom rom ( resurection remix ) now it success, with xz dual recovery
but still no sound comming out, camera is working fine.
anyone experience the same problem ? sony rom and stock make camera app crashed and no sound
custom rom, still no sound.
the same error, when i press play button on any audio player, it just back to paused and the time still in 00:00
it seem something wrong in the system, but i just fresh install
The bug sounds very strange (haven't experienced it on C6802/HK or C6833/DE) but will give you some recommendations for flashing:
1. Download the TWRP recovery from this thread and flash it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/twrp-togari-t3197082
If you are on a stock based ROM, do step 1b. Otherwise flash a stock/based ROM first since it is necessary for extraction of those particular files.
1b. Before flashing anything, download Root Explorer or another file manager with root access and copy the files inside /Data/etc to the memory card. This is a way of avoiding the MAC address issue on some custom ROMs.
2. Download a ROM of choice. I would recommend BlissPop or Resurrection Remix but try the 20151007 build (the newer ones suffer from a WiFi issue).
2b. Check this thread for a fix for lost IMEI on C6802:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-stock-to-custom-rom-t2901739
3. Boot into TWRP and wipe everything. Wipe system, data, cache, Dalvik cache and the internal storage.
4. Flash the ROM and the IMEI fix.
5. Wipe cache and Dalvik cache again.
6. Boot the ROM, let it settle for 5 minutes (after seeing the setup guide) and reboot, then do the setup.
7. Install a file explorer and copy the files from /Data/etc back into its place. You will notice that the folder is empty on a ROM such as BP so you will put the files back in place.
8. Reboot the device.
If the problem persists despite those steps, I would assume that something is corrupted and I would do a full wipe, flash a stock ROM and then repeat the steps again. I know that some root methods such as KingRoot can leave trash files which can interfere with ROM flashes and updates but doing a full wipe should clear those things out.
One option is a downgrade to a KitKat stock ROM such as 108 followed by rooting with Easy Root Tool and then making an update by flashing a new stock ROM with the /system partition excluded followed by reflashing of TWRP and flash of a custom ROM.
If nothing helps, then there is a possibility of some kind of hardware issue. I am supporting four Ultra's in total (one C6802 and three C6833s) and have never encountered such a problem. I have experienced BT dropouts on early LP ROMs and also phone FCs after kernel experimentation but everything has been cleared up by doing a clean flash with a full wipe.
A last long shot would be to try a different SIM card. Not that I suspect it but it has happened that some SIMs have been problematic thus causing strange behavior with the device. I don't think it is the SIM but it is just a way of excluding the possibility. Even far-stretched solutions can work when issues are very strange.
E90 Commie said:
The bug sounds very strange (haven't experienced it on C6802/HK or C6833/DE) but will give you some recommendations for flashing:
1. Download the TWRP recovery from this thread and flash it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/twrp-togari-t3197082
If you are on a stock based ROM, do step 1b. Otherwise flash a stock/based ROM first since it is necessary for extraction of those particular files.
1b. Before flashing anything, download Root Explorer or another file manager with root access and copy the files inside /Data/etc to the memory card. This is a way of avoiding the MAC address issue on some custom ROMs.
2. Download a ROM of choice. I would recommend BlissPop or Resurrection Remix but try the 20151007 build (the newer ones suffer from a WiFi issue).
2b. Check this thread for a fix for lost IMEI on C6802:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-stock-to-custom-rom-t2901739
3. Boot into TWRP and wipe everything. Wipe system, data, cache, Dalvik cache and the internal storage.
4. Flash the ROM and the IMEI fix.
5. Wipe cache and Dalvik cache again.
6. Boot the ROM, let it settle for 5 minutes (after seeing the setup guide) and reboot, then do the setup.
7. Install a file explorer and copy the files from /Data/etc back into its place. You will notice that the folder is empty on a ROM such as BP so you will put the files back in place.
8. Reboot the device.
If the problem persists despite those steps, I would assume that something is corrupted and I would do a full wipe, flash a stock ROM and then repeat the steps again. I know that some root methods such as KingRoot can leave trash files which can interfere with ROM flashes and updates but doing a full wipe should clear those things out.
One option is a downgrade to a KitKat stock ROM such as 108 followed by rooting with Easy Root Tool and then making an update by flashing a new stock ROM with the /system partition excluded followed by reflashing of TWRP and flash of a custom ROM.
If nothing helps, then there is a possibility of some kind of hardware issue. I am supporting four Ultra's in total (one C6802 and three C6833s) and have never encountered such a problem. I have experienced BT dropouts on early LP ROMs and also phone FCs after kernel experimentation but everything has been cleared up by doing a clean flash with a full wipe.
A last long shot would be to try a different SIM card. Not that I suspect it but it has happened that some SIMs have been problematic thus causing strange behavior with the device. I don't think it is the SIM but it is just a way of excluding the possibility. Even far-stretched solutions can work when issues are very strange.
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ill try, and will post the update, but maybe next month, i hope this work.
a bit busy this month preparing other stuff... thanks for helping
Shigeur said:
hello, im just recently flashing FTF files to my z ultra, and its works fine until i left my phone idle for a while, and when checking back all sound input / output is gone. Totally gone, cant receive a call, no sound all only vibrate, mic also disabled, i must restart then the sound will back.
I already try to flash another FTF and it also having the same problem. Is it bug from 5.1.1 ? what should i do ? im not to advanced in android. Thanks
what FTF files that I used : C6802_Customized+TH_14.6.A.0.368.ftf and C6802_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8963_Customized-MEA.ftf
both of them sharing the same problem, randomly no sound after idle ( screen of for a while )
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Have you tried to flash the correct ftf? I don't have time to read through the thread.
Have you tried Sony repair tool?
What I would suggest is trying a different mixer path
Root directory>system>etc>mixer_paths.XML make a copy somewhere, delete the file and insert a new one.
I've owned a white 02 model and had similar issues I just ended selling it and getting a 06 model.
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Shigeur said:
up again...
trying installing custom rom ( resurection remix ) now it success, with xz dual recovery
but still no sound comming out, camera is working fine.
anyone experience the same problem ? sony rom and stock make camera app crashed and no sound
custom rom, still no sound.
the same error, when i press play button on any audio player, it just back to paused and the time still in 00:00
it seem something wrong in the system, but i just fresh install
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Ahh yes read your last part.
Try to switch out mixer path
My 02 had same issue but I was to impatient to bother.
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Have you tried to flash the correct ftf? I don't have time to read through the thread.
Have you tried Sony repair tool?
What I would suggest is trying a different mixer path
Root directory>system>etc>mixer_paths.XML make a copy somewhere, delete the file and insert a new one.
I've owned a white 02 model and had similar issues I just ended selling it and getting a 06 model.
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Ahh yes read your last part.
Try to switch out mixer path
My 02 had same issue but I was to impatient to bother.
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how to create a new mixer path ? just delete the old one ?
Shigeur said:
how to create a new mixer path ? just delete the old one ?
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Make a back up, then delete it.
Once deleted add this one to the same location device>etc>mixer_path.XML
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Make a back up, then delete it.
Once deleted add this one to the same location device>etc>mixer_path.XML
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or it seem a hardware issue... just realised after doing a lot of fix..
if it shaked or pressed in some kind area of the screen the sound will gone for a while...
it seem the component are a bit loose inside.
you can see in video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO8zN-v9b_w&feature=youtu.be
if someone can confirm this hardware issue, this thread can be closed, thanks a lot for those who help me
Merry Christmas !