Hi everybody. I was wondering if a stock rom as Android 6.0.1 for example, it is possible to install it on any device Android or is like for the custom roms that you have to find the right one for your phone?
If I install a custom rom should I gain the format option that will allowed me to switch my SD card to internal memory that is now not available by the brand choice?
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stick84 said:
Hi everybody. I was wondering if a stock rom as Android 6.0.1 for example, it is possible to install it on any device Android or is like for the custom roms that you have to find the right one for your phone?...
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If your asking this "In General"...
Technically, it's the other way around.
If a Custom Firmware ROM, is specific to a particular device model, this is the same as a Stock Firmware ROM.
There's also Custom Firmware ROM's that is what's called a "Unified Development". For example, there's a handful of S5 Devices that have Unified Developments that are labeled "klte" but, not for every S5 because of the difference in the processors. Samsung had released their S5 Devices with 2 different ones, the Snapdragon and the Exynos.
Manufacturers are actually more restrictive for their Stock Firmware ROM's and will only provide each variant with a dedicated Stock Firmware ROM for each one.
It's hard to explain via text without writing a huge article/book but, that's the best way to explain this as brief as I can.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for the explanation.
What could I try to swap the SD card to internal memory on this phone?
Meizu m5s.
Do you have any idea?
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stick84 said:
Thanks for the explanation.
What could I try to swap the SD card to internal memory on this phone?
Meizu m5s.
Do you have any idea?
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I'm not sure about this device since I've never had one before but, you might be able to obtain some member guidance within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3630132
Just an FYI... Using an external SD (aka MicroSD) as an internal storage is also known as "Adoptable Storage" as well.
When i used to have a Stock ROM a long time ago (on my other device, Samsung Galaxy S4) and, wanted to do this same thing, i had to first obtain Root.
[This is done differently with yours than with a Samsung device and I'm not sure how to do this with your device. This is why I had provided the above link]
I then had to use some software on my PC (I think it was called "Partition Magic") and use it to format the MicroSD using the Ext4 format.
I then put it back into my device and use the Link2SD app to link the MicroSD as an internal storage.
I had done this a long time ago and, I believe, I was on Android 5.0 at the time.
I can't be any more specific than this but, it will hopefully help you to understand it a bit better.
I do wish you the best of luck!
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Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
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Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
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Hy there, you can try TWRP Manager. It's a similar program
schmayer said:
Hello Guys,
Could anyone please provide some info about this case:
o What are my options if I have an Android device (smartphone) not supported by CyanogenMod?
o Is there anything than waiting until my model will be added to the supported list? I bought a very simple and reasonably priced "no-name" phone (Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM), and I learn now one disadvantage is that it is not supported.
o I also did not find anything about rooting, flashing or even booting it up into safe mode / recovery.
Any help and info is very much appreciated.
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Well, here it is straight forward, your device only gets official support if the Cyanogenmod teams deems the unofficial build for it stable and reliable to gain official support. If there isn't any unofficial builds then it's safe to say that it will never have official support. As for rooting the device there may be methods for it available, a universal root for example, flashing as in roms and other things, no clue, never heard of that device before and there might not be any support for it either. So with that being said, hope this helps you.
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Hy there, you can try TWRP Manager. It's a similar program
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Hi Yoelpro,
Thanks for your info. Since my first post I have managed to root my device - was very happy. It was not too easy, given that it is extremely minimal supported. I already tried TWRP with GooManager, but when I try to install an open recovery sript, surprise surprise: "no recoveries were found for your device".
Any ideas if there is another way to find one and copy it on the phone? I have to confess being too scared even trying to flash a custom ROM without flashing a backup first. I managed to find out that the stock ROM is a Vanilla on my Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM.
Thank you.
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Well, here it is straight forward, your device only gets official support if the Cyanogenmod teams deems the unofficial build for it stable and reliable to gain official support. If there isn't any unofficial builds then it's safe to say that it will never have official support. As for rooting the device there may be methods for it available, a universal root for example, flashing as in roms and other things, no clue, never heard of that device before and there might not be any support for it either. So with that being said, hope this helps you.
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Hey there Critical Detox
Thanks for your info. Since my first post I have managed to root my device: Simvalley SP-2X.SLIM - was very happy to see that it is working.
Unfortunately, I could not even find an unofficial CM build, I'm quite sure that an official build does not exist. Interestingly, my device was once perfectly recognized as SP-2X.SLIM and once recognised as HTC (for drivers) during the rooting. I'm very curious IF or AS WHAT my device would be recognized if I started the one click install of CM. I might be a chicken, but a careful chicken as I don't want to do it before saving a backup of the stock ROM to my SD card first. When I try to install an open recovery sript (GooManager), surprise surprise: "no recoveries were found for your device". I managed to find out that the stock ROM on my device is a Vanilla 4.2.2 but could I not find this ROM to download yet.
Any help is very welcome, as I am not quite an expert and my phone is a quasi no-name model.
Cheers,
schmayer
Hi! I want to know if its Possible to use Boot Manager Pro (available on Play Store) or some other app or any way that might Help me in installing multiple custom/Official ROMs on Octane Plus without having to format other/previous ROM.
I like many custom ROMs that are out there for this mobile, I heard about this app called Boot Manager Pro and I'm very much interested if I can to something Like this on Octane Plus or Not?
Also I'm using ROEHSOFT RAM Expander which helped me extend RAM on this mobile which usually don't work on many other Androids, Currently I'm Using "Vibe_v2.0_1501_by_himura2051" ROM which is the fastest ROM I've experienced yet and i also very much want to know If its possible to upgrade this mobile to Android 5.0 Lollipop or not because somewhere i found article regarding Custom Lollipop ROM here for this mobile - lollipop-lollipop.org/2014/12/karbonn-titanium-octane-plus-6219.html, but I tried everything i could think of to download it it, but i Could not.... IS IT FAKE? so anyway I'm hopping it might also be possible to use Multiple ROMs on this mobile.
Plz HELP!!! Mighty XDA-Developers. (You Guy's are my only hope it seems)
Thanks.
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Hi! I want to know if its Possible to use Boot Manager Pro (available on Play Store) or some other app or any way that might Help me in installing multiple custom/Official ROMs on Octane Plus without having to format other/previous ROM.
I like many custom ROMs that are out there for this mobile, I heard about this app called Boot Manager Pro and I'm very much interested if I can to something Like this on Octane Plus or Not?
Also I'm using ROEHSOFT RAM Expander which helped me extend RAM on this mobile which usually don't work on many other Androids, Currently I'm Using "Vibe_v2.0_1501_by_himura2051" ROM which is the fastest ROM I've experienced yet and i also very much want to know If its possible to upgrade this mobile to Android 5.0 Lollipop or not because somewhere i found article regarding Custom Lollipop ROM here for this mobile - lollipop-lollipop.org/2014/12/karbonn-titanium-octane-plus-6219.html, but I tried everything i could think of to download it it, but i Could not.... IS IT FAKE? so anyway I'm hopping it might also be possible to use Multiple ROMs on this mobile.
Plz HELP!!! Mighty XDA-Developers. (You Guy's are my only hope it seems)
Thanks.
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1. I tried using Boot manager pro, it does not officially supports this phone. So we have to manually enter the block sizes etc. This can be found using 'readback' function in SP Flash tool. Will try that later and report the result.
2. Lollipop-lollipop.org is fake. No 5.0 yet.
3. Official lollipop update - no idea, may or may not come. And even if it comes, will be quiet late.
4. Unofficial - somebody needs to compile a custom kernel from source.
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1. I tried using Boot manager pro, it does not officially supports this phone. So we have to manually enter the block sizes etc. This can be found using 'readback' function in SP Flash tool. Will try that later and report the result.
2. Lollipop-lollipop.org is fake. No 5.0 yet.
3. Official lollipop update - no idea, may or may not come. And even if it comes, will be quiet late.
4. Unofficial - somebody needs to compile a custom kernel from source.
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I see, I don't really understand the concept of block size, yes i saw it in lite version of this app, yup it was something like that...
Good Luck! I'm eagerly hoping u get good results, I'll also try what 'readback' u mentioned on SP Flash.
Uh-i see so no lollipop , i think most probably it won't get Official Android L Rom, But i wish somebody/anybody unofficially customizes/build any Android L ROM suitable for octane plus.
Hello all,
A little background: I recently purchased a Motorola Moto E (1st Generation) and I was very happy with my decision for the first couple weeks I had the phone. The only problem was that the OS often nagged me to update it, which I finally gave in and did. Unfortunately, after fully updating the OS and turning off all backup and sync features, the OS still sucked 40 MB of data per day! I only get 500 MB of data per month on my plan so I could not continue using that OS comfortably.
My goal is to root my phone and install a basic, no-frills OS that gives me total control. Of especial importance is that the OS does not use any background data unless I expressly permit it to. I was happy with the OS that came with the phone so I wouldn't mind using a Mod based on that older software. I enjoyed the look and feel of the newer OS too, but I can't use it with any of the bloatware or data sucking features.
I am a noob so I am asking for you to please link me to a specific OS that you recommend and please also link me to how to install Google Play on that OS. Here is what I have done so far, but I'm having problems and I'm willing to change everything.
Now I have rooted my phone as per the guide written by theunlockr (external links are disabled for me, sorry).
I installed the latest CyanogenMod on the Moto E (condor) page.
I installed Open Gapps per the CyonogenMod Wiki.
I didn't know which options to choose on the Open Gapps downloads page so I guessed and I chose ARM, 6.0, nano.
Unfortunately, my phone is definitely not in a sound working condition right now. Every time I boot (normal boot), it tries configuring Apps and then announces that installation failed and offers to send a report and there is no way to close the repeated dialogue boxes and actually use the phone.
*If* I am going to stick with my current OS, CyanogenMod, then I may need help uninstalling this incorrect Gapps software and replacing it with the correct version.
Thank you sincerely,
Bycote
I suggest you to do all the wipes,then search for a 5.1.1 ROM (Choose the one you like the most),flash it and install nano 5.1.1 open gapps package.
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Cheez2553 said:
I suggest you to do all the wipes,then search for a 5.1.1 ROM (Choose the one you like the most),flash it and install nano 5.1.1 open gapps package.
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Thank you,
It seems to be working. I'm holding my breath.
Hi everyone!
I've bought a Mi Pad 4 LTE from Aliexpress and haven't already received it. (Specs says Oreo is installed).
I've read FAQs about Treble and still have questions :
1) From my understanding, I will receive a "A" partition style device, correct ?
2) When I get it, if I connect it to my WIFI Lan and update it to the latest online MIUI, will I be able to choose to upgrade to an "AB" partition style device (or not) ?
(FAQ says "For devices upgrading to Android 9, "system-as-root" is not mandatory"... )
Upgrading it to "AB" seems to be better as it supports seamless OTA updates & "A" is now considered as "old/legacy", isn't it?
3) Is it better to install a compatible ROM from "xda-developers / Project Treble / Treble-Enabled Device Development A/AB ROMS"
examples: [9.0][GSI][Treble][ARM64/ARM][A/AB][Official]OctopusOS[20/11/2018]
[9.0][GSI][Treble][Enforcing][VoLTE][Official]HavocOS V2.0 [27/10/2018]
** OR **
a ROM from "xda-developers / Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 / Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development"
examples: [ROM][9.x][UNOFFICIAL] CarbonROM | cr-7.0 [clover /MI PAD 4]
[ROM][9.x][UNOFFICIAL] Havoc OS v2.0 | [clover /MI PAD 4]
4) What are the rooting possibilities apart from Magisk? Can I trust Magisk?
My criteria:
Low draining batteries, GPS, BT output, phone, LTE/4G, sms, dark theme, 802.11ac simultaneous dual band 2.4/5GHz wifi, no bloatware or google spyware stuff, unlocked/rooted, open source ROM.
Any recommendation is welcome!
Thanks & Merry XMAS!
Ad. 1. You are correct.
Ad. 2. The device ia A style or A/B style. You will have to modify vendor, boot and add additional partition for B.
Ad. 3. Do you ask about... What is better ported rom or rom created for device? I suggest to pay attention to the no-gsi aicp mordiford. It is rom created in Japan by mi pad 4 owner for mi pad 4. Ported roms creates devs not owning pad 4.
Ad. 4.? I do not know. Do you know, your tablet has 20+ partitions. If you install custom rom you will have many apk from xiaomi on the not touched partitions. We have to trust the aps will not work and will not spy us. The magisk is 1000% more trustable.
Thank you for your answers Tomek0000, I really appreciate it.
Ad. 2. The device is A style or A/B style. You will have to modify vendor, boot and add additional partition for B.
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1) What do you mean by "B"? (In the FAQ, they only talk about "A only" or AB). Is "B only" another type or it's just short for AB?
2) Do you think it's worth changing from A to B/AB?
3) Is there a procedure somewhere that I can follow "to modify vendor, boot and add additional partition for B"?
(since I assume that the MIUI online update from Oreo to Pie won't change my device from A to AB...)
Ad. 3. Do you ask about... What is better ported rom or rom created for device?
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Not really, I guess that this rom is "created for device"? : [ROM][9.x][UNOFFICIAL] CarbonROM | cr-7.0 [clover /MI PAD 4]
I've just read that "Porting" means shifting & modifying another android phones OS (Operating System/ User Interface) to your own phone.
For the moment, I don't see the point in choosing a ported rom.
I'm just looking for the most up to date vanilla pie ROM with maximum hardware compatibility inside a Generic System Image (no apk bloatware)
This rom isn't a "ported rom", is it? [9.0][GSI][Treble][ARM64/ARM][A/AB][Official]OctopusOS[20/11/2018]
I suggest to pay attention to the no-gsi aicp mordiford. It is rom created in Japan by mi pad 4 owner for mi pad 4. Ported roms creates devs not owning pad 4.
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I did but it doesn't seem to correspond to what I'm looking for...
Ad. 4.? I do not know. Do you know, your tablet has 20+ partitions. If you install custom rom you will have many apk from xiaomi on the not touched partitions.
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Even with this rom? : [AOSP 9.0] [EXPERIMENTAL] [2018-11-09] Phh-Treble
We have to trust the aps will not work and will not spy us. The magisk is 1000% more trustable.
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The less apk bloatware, the better. Good to know that we can trust magisk.
Thanks very much!
Take Care
A/B has sense of 2 partitions for the same. You can fail during flashing A but you will have all time working B.
You have no option to change if you have A only device.
You have rom for device X but you want it for Y. You compile it and run on Y. Many things does not work. You fix it. If you have Y, you do it good if you do not have, your fixes will be blind, only with info abot results from forum.
The other way is if you own Y and want to prepare rom for your own use.
Ported rom brings only /system. Aicp comes with kernel. It will not replace all partitions, no chance. Especial vendor for treble is xiaomi's interes. We will have always some partitions not touched with xiaomi's content.
Sorry but this time, your explanations are not clear.
Anyone else is welcome to take part in this discussion.
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Anyone else is welcome to take part in this discussion.
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From my limited understanding, if a device is A only, it cannot be "upgraded" to an A/B device, since the partition scheme is completely different. Since the Mi Pad 4 is an A device, that's what we have and that's it. That's still not the end of the world, since we can take advantage of GSI's.
The other point I think he was trying to make was that it is usually better to use ROM's that were created by someone that actualy owns the device, since they have more motivation to try to fix the smaller things, compared to someone who ports to a device they don't own. GSI's are an example of this, and although they seem to work pretty well, they are still not perfect. The best way it to test and see for your self! Happy flashing!
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From my limited understanding, if a device is A only, it cannot be "upgraded" to an A/B device, since the partition scheme is completely different. Since the Mi Pad 4 is an A device, that's what we have and that's it. That's still not the end of the world, since we can take advantage of GSI's.
The other point I think he was trying to make was that it is usually better to use ROM's that were created by someone that actualy owns the device, since they have more motivation to try to fix the smaller things, compared to someone who ports to a device they don't own. GSI's are an example of this, and although they seem to work pretty well, they are still not perfect. The best way it to test and see for your self! Happy flashing!
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No, you can force AB partition scheme by flashing MakeMeSAR.zip. Just do a Google search on MakeMeSAR.zip.
I have a Samsung Tab S SM-T807R4 that I’d like to install a custom ROM to. I’ve used ODIN and rooted the tablet. I just need to find out what version of TWRP will work on it and most importantly, a custom ROM. I’ve done a lot of digging and I know there aren’t very many of these devices in the wild so there’s not much support for it. Is there a version of Lineage OS that will run on it? If not, are there any alternatives? I’ve got that annoying screen freezing problem and I don’t really want to go back to lollipop.
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I have a Samsung Tab S SM-T807R4..........
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I don't have this device myself but, the following area of the forum is specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s
From what I've found, the SM-T807R4 has a Snapdragon processor and the Bootloader for all the Tab S devices with those processors cannot be unlocked (so far).
Thus you cannot install a Custom Recovery resulting in the inability to install a Custom Firmware (ie. LineageOS).
At the moment, the Bootloader can be unlocked ONLY for the Tab S devices with an "Exynos" processor.
Sorry for the bad news...
I do wish you the best of luck!
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