Hi there
Is there a thread on this forum which gives a step by step on how to root and flash a custom rom to the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua?
Will Cyanogen work on this andy ?
Has anyone tried this and succeeded ?
Thank you for your time
Look at the various guides for rooting. Currently there are no stable custom roms
Simply root your device, for now that's what i recommend like @ardentis said. Custom ROMs are still in alpha or beta stages still AOSPG is somehow stable.
The best tutorial around - http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/tut-blu-twrp-root-xperia-m4-aqua-t3238962
Also when you root successfully install Titanium Backup, SD Maid, Link2SD and if you want donate for their pro versions for extensive features. /or download .apk files either way/
ADDOriN said:
Simply root your device, for now that's what i recommend like @ardentis said. Custom ROMs are still in alpha or beta stages still AOSPG is somehow stable.
The best tutorial around - http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/tut-blu-twrp-root-xperia-m4-aqua-t3238962
Also when you root successfully install Titanium Backup, SD Maid, Link2SD and if you want donate for their pro versions for extensive features. /or download .apk files either way/
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Thanks ADDOriN, appreciate the feedback, will do as you suggest, cheers man
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I'v jst got the 2.1 update for my hero on orange, uk. I want to be able to install to my sd card, but I have no idea whatsoever on how to go about it. any help would really be appreciated
Follow the guide "complete newbie guide to install a custom rom" thread in the android development section. You will need to put on a custom rom that supports apps2sd, which most of them do. Im not sure if your hero needs a goldcard tho, but if you dont, follow the first 3 steps and the apps2sd section. Took me less than 30 mins and i dont know anything about android
You're not able to use Apps2SD on the official releases. It has to be enabled on the ROM itself AFAIK. You'll need to root and install a custom rom.
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You're not able to use Apps2SD on the official releases. It has to be enabled on the ROM itself AFAIK. You'll need to root and install a custom rom.
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This is the stock ROM, with A2SD added.
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=1973
Middle link is the one I guess you want
Hey guys
I have a query from a friend who is in India (so indian ROM). Now he has a P500 with 2.2.1 android on it. He is visiting and asked me to upgrade the phone software after a year of usage. I feel the phone to be but sluggish. On connecting the official software upgrade it says V20 available or something like that BUT will wipe all data to do so. My friend is a noob and does not know much. He is pretty much set and forget. We were also looking at customs ROMS here. Now our questions are
1. Should I just upgrade via the LG software available?
2. How to backup and restore device after upgrade for this non rooted phone?
3. What is the latest android version provided by the update?
4. Should we go for stock / custom ROMS available here?
5. Which on is most stable with features?? He is pretty much set and forget.. Won't be able to troubleshoot and will possibly want all basic phone features working without (much) bugs.
More questions will trickle upon the answer of above queries
Ta
1. Not recommended
2. You'll have to root first, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
3. 2.3.3
4. You should go for the custom roms
5. Many available here on XDA
You should visit this thread by Bytecode which is answer to most of your queries:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
And one tip! keep on reading again and again if you don't understand anything. Some things might not be so simple for you in first go.
Thanks
I have rooted the phone via Gingerbreak and installed RA recovery 1.2
now
1) Which ROM is most stable out which I can install and forget.. I m currently thinking between 2.3.7 Oxygen and Cyanogenmod port?? any thoughts
2) How to backup the current apps / data and then restore on the new custom ROM?? Is it recommended??
Ta
Ra recoverry is outdated... I recommend that you instal rom manager and get CWM Recoverry.
About which rom you should flash....I highly suggest that you wait for andy's phoenix rom next release... it should come out soon
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Ra recoverry is outdated... I recommend that you instal rom manager and get CWM Recoverry.
About which rom you should flash....I highly suggest that you wait for andy's phoenix rom next release... it should come out soon
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Is it coming out within 6 days?? My friend will not be with me after that.. what thread is it??
Any alternates can be suggested which is fast and stable with all basic features working..
Ta
cosmicxperia is a good choice
stable and good rom is miks cm7 no doubt, other roms are still in repair mode
I suggest you flash CM 6.5.8 (mik_os) first.
after 3 months, you will be sick and tired of it. So then you should flash Oxygen.
I hate CM
For apps you can use Titanium backup or just copy APK files from data/apps to SD.
For SMS and call logs there are software available in market.
Sync your contacts with google account.
Hi to All! I bought a used xperia x10 mini pro U20I ..and i saw that the Android OS is very old..just 2.1..i thought that i could update it to ICS officially but today i discovered that this update is only for the xperia mini pro (without x10!!!)
.So now i think that i should install a rom..if i can.I tried many method only to root it.,..without success (superoneclick..z4root..nothing) So i ask 2 things..
1)Where can i find a simple guide..very simple, that explain me how to root this phone and install it a custom rom?
2) Which custom Rom (An Android 2.3..or 4.0?) should i install to have a good battery life, the possibility to install new app like viber and, very important, to have a stable phone that doesnt restart randomly? (i read that this happens with some roms).
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ANSWERS!
I Rooted the phone.So just 1 Q.Can you suggest me a Custom Rom..Stable, without bugs, that doesnt make the phone to reboot..or drains battery..and that is compatible with viber?
Thanks!
Use nAa 2.3.7 ROM : Here
Read the instruction with very very very carefully!
I would like to get some more info on rooting it. I can't unlock bootloader coz my phone belongs to the group that won't allow that or it is too risky. What can I do with it? Currently I use 2.1.1.A.0.6
palito1980 said:
I would like to get some more info on rooting it. I can't unlock bootloader coz my phone belongs to the group that won't allow that or it is too risky. What can I do with it? Currently I use 2.1.1.A.0.6
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If u cant unlock your bootloader then Bpaul's MiniCM7Pro V21 is the best option...it works on the stock kernel...Only Root your phone using SuperOneClick and install ClockWorkMod Recovery....and then flash the rom:good:
Hello ! I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 4.2.2 JB but i still use my custom rom. Now i am aware that i cant use the full features of GravityBox module on Xposed because it doesnt support Samsung TouchWiz. Can you guide me on how can i flash Vanilla Android (I'm not exactly sure what this is) on my galaxy device, so i could benefit on 100% from the GravityBox.
Vanilla Android usually refers to an Android system with no modifications by manufacturers or ROM devs. You should find such ROMs and lots of explanations in your devices forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini. For example you could try Cyanogenmod (which is not vanilla but close enough that Xposed should work well): http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Serranoltexx_Info The installation guide there should also work for most other ROMs. Whatever you do, keep in mind that gathering as much information as possible before doing something prevents most problems
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Vanilla Android usually refers to an Android system with no modifications by manufacturers or ROM devs. You should find such ROMs and lots of explanations in your devices forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini. For example you could try Cyanogenmod (which is not vanilla but close enough that Xposed should work well): http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Serranoltexx_Info The installation guide there should also work for most other ROMs. Whatever you do, keep in mind that gathering as much information as possible before doing something prevents most problems
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Thank you. One more question, when i flash the new rom everythink in the phone erases, right ?
Yes! Before flashing you will need to wipe everything in your custom recovery (you'll easily find out what that exactly means). But since you seem to be rooted you can backup your apps and data by Titanium Backup.
Hwyl.Fawr said:
Yes! Before flashing you will need to wipe everything in your custom recovery (you'll easily find out what that exactly means). But since you seem to be rooted you can backup your apps and data by Titanium Backup.
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Alright, so i go under recovery mode, wipe everything out and then i can flash the new rom vie Odin. Then i just make backup with my titanium and I'm ready to go ?
You first make the backup with titanium, after flashing you restore it. But, yes, thats in general the procedure to follow. Anyway, since I have no experience with your device, I gave you the two links. Just in case there is something special to keep in mind.
Yes i will take a closer look to the whole process these days before doing it. Thank you for the help :highfive:
Hello, I am asking a couple questions today, as I cannot find all of the answers, and I have been looking for a while.
I just now rooted my Verizon G3, which has been updated to Lollipop, Software version VS98523C.
My first question is what recoveries are available, and how to install them? I would love a custom recovery to start regular backups, and install a custom Rom, which leads me to my next question, Which custom roms are there and what do you recommend installing on this device? I remember lving slimrom on my G2, until sprint ruined my phone, I have loved pac-rom on many tablets, I loved Cyanogenmod on my Samsung galaxy S2, and I am not sure which rom to use for the G3.
My final question, is what root apps are worth installing on the device? Which root apps are a must have? Any recommendations.
Thank you all for your help!
I believe you need to roll back to 10b. In other words, search xda for the tot or kdz method of returning to stock. Them you can install recoveries, root, etc. As far as I know you cannot install a bumped recovery from 23c
This program reportedly works to install TWRP on rooted lollipop: autorec
Note: I have not tried this method as I have not had the need to try it.
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This program reportedly works to install TWRP on rooted lollipop: autorec [link removed to low post count]
Note: I have not tried this method as I have not had the need to try it.
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i literally just used this to great success.
eddytheyeti2 said:
Hello, I am asking a couple questions today, as I cannot find all of the answers, and I have been looking for a while.
I just now rooted my Verizon G3, which has been updated to Lollipop, Software version VS98523C.
My first question is what recoveries are available, and how to install them? I would love a custom recovery to start regular backups, and install a custom Rom, which leads me to my next question, Which custom roms are there and what do you recommend installing on this device? I remember lving slimrom on my G2, until sprint ruined my phone, I have loved pac-rom on many tablets, I loved Cyanogenmod on my Samsung galaxy S2, and I am not sure which rom to use for the G3.
My final question, is what root apps are worth installing on the device? Which root apps are a must have? Any recommendations.
Thank you all for your help!
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If you're looking for some good stock-based ROMs, you really need to check out @HolyAngel 's SkyDragon and @hsbadr 's Jasmine. I've been running SkyDragon for about a month now and have zero complaints and the performance and battery life are exceptional. If you like customizing, SkyDragon gives you the option to install the Xposed framework which allows for numerous tweaks and customizations.
As for the applications that I have found to be useful, you can't go wrong with any of the following which I use on my daily driver:
Xposed Modules;
G3 TweaksBox (a must-have)
Xposed Torch
YouTube AdAway
Root Apps;
App Ops
BusyBox Pro
Solid Explorer
SuperSU Pro
Titanium Backup Pro
LG Volume Booster
XCam LG (Pro)
After you install TWRP, keep a backup on your SD card and you've got nothing to worry about.