Hello XDA!
Thanks for making this forum, this is my first post.
I am definately a noob.
Problem: I want to install a non-bloatware custom rom.
Hardware: Samsung Galaxy S5 sm-g900f Android 6.0
I am in the U.K. and the phone is "unlocked on all networks", meaning it will take any sim card.
I have not moded the phone myself in anyway.
I have not unlocked the bootloader,
nor installed a custom recovery.
I dont know if I need a new kernal?
Is there anything else?
So I havent installed a custom rom yet.
Q1: what steps need to be done in what order?
Q2: Exactly what info do I need from my phone?
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Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is the wrong area, but it felt right at first look. I have a International Galaxy S3, rooted, but still didn`t change the ROM... Since o rooted it to use some apps, I've noticed i couldn't install new updates anymore, so I started looking out for a new ROM.
I got interested in Omega ROM, like this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720628
My software is still 4.1.2, can I install a 4.2.2 version of Omega, do I need to take some step before?? Besides, is it stable, since it`s not out yet for galaxy s3?? If I install, can I go back to 4.1.2 smoothly??
I'm asking that because I had a Galaxy S1 and had to install a bootloader before changing the room version. Now I'm a little confused...
Thanks for your help
pauloeavf said:
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is the wrong area, but it felt right at first look. I have a International Galaxy S3, rooted, but still didn`t change the ROM... Since o rooted it to use some apps, I've noticed i couldn't install new updates anymore, so I started looking out for a new ROM.
I got interested in Omega ROM, like this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720628
My software is still 4.1.2, can I install a 4.2.2 version of Omega, do I need to take some step before?? Besides, is it stable, since it`s not out yet for galaxy s3?? If I install, can I go back to 4.1.2 smoothly??
I'm asking that because I had a Galaxy S1 and had to install a bootloader before changing the room version. Now I'm a little confused...
Thanks for your help
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As long as you have an I9300/T you can install any rom, just make sure you do a nandroid before and some wipes as instructed in the thread. The instructions on how to flash e.g. Omega will be in the thread for sure. In addition you have to make sure, at the moment at least, to have the right kernel (e.g. Siyah will not work with the newer 4.2.1/4.2.2 roms).
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Hello Guys,
I am pretty new to this forum. Recently i bought Xperia U and now i want to install custom rom on it. Previously i had a samsung galaxy 5 set and I installed cyanogen Rom on it via Odin. and i know that process well but for Xperia U this will be my first attempt. can any one please tell me the exact order to install custom rom (say, Xperience Lite , JB experience V2 etc). My phone is already rooted but bootloader is locked(i guess as i didn't do anything). Also at first i want to back up my current rom so that later i can use it to get warranty :cyclops:. Please help me.
Suman
sumangh01 said:
Hello Guys,
I am pretty new to this forum. Recently i bought Xperia U and now i want to install custom rom on it. Previously i had a samsung galaxy 5 set and I installed cyanogen Rom on it via Odin. and i know that process well but for Xperia U this will be my first attempt. can any one please tell me the exact order to install custom rom (say, Xperience Lite , JB experience V2 etc). My phone is already rooted but bootloader is locked(i guess as i didn't do anything). Also at first i want to back up my current rom so that later i can use it to get warranty :cyclops:. Please help me.
Suman
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So, its good your phone is rooted. The first thing you need to do (if you dont unlock your bootloader) is to flash recovery for locked bootloader (CWM). After you successfully install it you can flash .zip roms for locked bootloader in your phone.
Warning: Always flash the CWM and the rom for your phone and for locked bootloader.
View this thread! This will answer all of your questions! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36741584
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Hi to all...
i have the samsung galaxy s2 (GT-I9100) i9100XXMS3
it's upgraded (not by me) to android kitkat 4.4.4 CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod version 11-20140804-snapshot-M9-i9100
Kernel version 3.0.64-CM-g89e6992 build03
i have some problems (programs incompatibilities ect...)
and i want to know how i can downgrade my phone to any stable rom android 4.2.x
or any other custom or stock rom.
after all, i need to rooting the device to be more flexible
can anyone give me some help ??? rookie here...
thanks in advance
The device is already rooted, you just need to download any custom ROM you want, reboot to recovery, and flash your desired ROM from there.
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The device is already rooted, you just need to download any custom ROM you want, reboot to recovery, and flash your desired ROM from there.
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first of all thanks for your answer.
If I understand properly
therefore, I'll have not any problem because of 4.4.4
that is correct ?
Yes, that is correct. The device is already rooted, with custom recovery, which means you can just reboot to recovery, wipe everything, and flash any desired ROM you want.
@@[email protected]........No disrespect intended, but this is "flashing 101" basics stuff........
The fact that you are asking it, tells me that you don't have the experience needed to do this comfortably.....
That's not a problem though.....we all start from the bottom, and learn as we go.....
But that being the case, i'd advise that you don't do anything to your phone until you've read, learnt and completely understood the processes behind the flashing procedure. It's best to understand what you are doing beforehand, rather than trying to figure out what went wrong afterwards.......
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Down grade
hi every one please i want to downgrade my phone samsung galaxy s2 from jelly bean to gingerbread and i need a link to download the firmware
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy S5 G900T and I wanted to flash a Custom ROM onto it. The problem is, I do not have an SD Card (yet) and I wanted to flash it anyway. I know there are ways to flash it with things like ADBLoader but that is not my problem right now. I am just afraid I'll end up messing my phone up by installing something wrong. I have rooted it and installed TWRP Recovery using Odin, but I'm not sure what to do from here.
I want to do it so I can install Nougat, that's all, possibly with Cyanogen but I do not know how to do that either. Sorry if I sound stupid when saying this, I'm confident at most device modifications EXCEPT mobile phones, they just don't ring a bell in my brain :silly: Thanks in advance! Also new to these forums so I don't know if this is the right place.
Dears,
I bought a new unlocked galaxy s5 G900A 2 years ago. I runs on Android lollipop. I want to delete this rom and install a newer one "either official or custom". I want to ask: " will installing a new rom affect the unlocking; will the phone return locked back to AT&T, or this doesn't have any impact.
Kindly advise & Thanks in advance.
You can backup the stock rom, but this device is no longer under warranty so once you install a custom rom I don't think you will want to go back?