[Q]Advise on a noob on androids - General Questions and Answers

Hi
I am new here and i am new on Android too.
I need some info or someone to point me to any thread. I used search and didnt find my answers.
I have and ideos x5 and have it rooted with custom rom b160. I did this with a help of a friend. Though i dont really understand how some things work.
For example, what a kernell is for the phone? or what a rom is? anyone can help me?

kernel
rom (it basically contains everything needed to run the phone)
if you are looking for howtos, kernels, roms, etc, for your phone, check here

thanks for the info.
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noobs
At the rate i'm going , it won't take long to either become a pro or brick my P509

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[Q] Nooby question about ROMs

Hey guys, I'm new to rooting and Androids. I couldn't find any information, so I came here for help. I have a rooted Samsung Transform.
1. Do I need to have a special ROM made for my device specifically? Or will any ROM work?
2. If so do you know of any ROMs for it?
Thanks for your time!
ROMs are made specifically for your device.
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Alright, thanks! Do you (or anybody reading this) know if there are any ROMs for the Samsung Transform? I can't seem to find any...
I dont think there are goiong to be an ROMs for this device for a while, or maybe never. Its a mid ranged andriod phone so not that many people ( Compared to those with high end devices ) who are apart of XDA will get it. Also its only been out for a month or so. It just doesnt seem like there are going to be ROMs for this device currently
Yeah. I was thinking the same thing, was just hoping someone would say something different :/

Complete newbie to android :/ Need help w/ rooting and stuff

Hi guys,
as i said in the title im completely new to all this. My mum has a desire s and i think the sense software is rubbish..hence i want to install MIUI. I have an iPhone which was extremely easy to JB and ive been searching around for help rooting/flashing an MIUI rom to the Desire S but damn it looks complex :| and im being extra cautious because its my mum's phone and i dont want to brick it.
After searching im still confused..
Do i need to root to flash MIUI?
If so, how? Can i use this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100 Is there anything i need to do before and/or after I use this method?
Also, this is the MIUI rom i've found..http://forums.miui.us/showthread.php?2543-ROM-HTC-Desire-S-(saga)
It says the kernel is included in the download, but does that require a seperate installation?
Can someone help me please? Been looking around for days and just not getting it :/
Help will be greatly appreciated!
Sorry, I don't want to sound rude , but , have you checked the first couple of pages here on Q&A ? There are at least a couple of threads with similar querries ....
Plus, there's INDEX (with everything you require) for help , as always !
I'd suggest you read more , before even thinking of S OFF or Rooting!
Best of luck ....
i dunno about your 1st question but once u "jb" ur android, the kernel will be in the same zip so that when u flash the rom, u chg the rom and also the kernel. u will need to flash "gapps" as well if the is no play.market app.
as for your question 1 i use a different method so i cant comment on that.
but do be reminded to do each step and tick it off slowly once u done. DO NOT skip/miss a step. I actually took 2 days 2 nights reading through before rooting it, and i still made a mistake(as i was in a hurry for class, wrong timing for rooting). but once u read through the doing part will be quite fast. next thing u know u can flash different roms when ever ur mom gets bored of her phone interface.
try flashing different rom before and see which is faster and slicker.
try getting a "aokp" rom, it give u more to configure around. miui doesnt have a drawer and it looks alot like an iphone interface if that is what ur mom wants.

Help with root and rom

Ok guys so I hate this phone, I've never wanted to punt a phone up until now, It freezes, crashes, and is extremely annoying but I thought hey maybe if I root it and install a custom rom it make my experience with this phone much better since that's how it went with my G2. I know there are plenty of roms and root instructions out there I was wondering if could get some suggestions or recommendations.
So here is my question, rooting, I found this pretty neat one click roo for this phone, do you guys suggest it? Or is there a better way of doing it?
Second question, I've seen a rom for this phone called RAGE and that's it would you guys be able to suggest a great rom for this phone?
I've only ever rooted the G2 and used CM rom, so ima little new to the rootng world.
Thank you guys so much in advace!!
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[Q] How to check custom ROM compatibility?

How can I check if a custom ROM is compatible with my phone?
Is it only compatible on a certain phone?
I have a Cherry Mobile Burst, And sadly I can't find a custom ROM for my unit. So I'm asking if there are other custom ROM that I can use??
Thanks!!! :crying:
The only real way is to make sure it specifically states that it IS for your device. If you cannot find one for your device, then you can try to develop one. Even the identical chipset will have different hardware that make the ROMs incompatible.
If it does not say "This ROM is for XXX device" then don't flash it, that's my advice.
orangekid said:
The only real way is to make sure it specifically states that it IS for your device. If you cannot find one for your device, then you can try to develop one. Even the identical chipset will have different hardware that make the ROMs incompatible.
If it does not say "This ROM is for XXX device" then don't flash it, that's my advice.
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Thanks for your advice.. i'm not really good with programming.. Can I ask someone to here to develop a custom ROM for my phone fore free??
I really don't know how to create one.. :crying:
dummypirate said:
Thanks for your advice.. i'm not really good with programming.. Can I ask someone to here to develop a custom ROM for my phone fore free??
I really don't know how to create one.. :crying:
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I doubt it because there is a lot of work that goes into developing a ROM, like hours and hours, so usually phones that not many people have don't really get it, because why develop for a phone that 20 people own when you can develop for one that thousands or millions of people own.
Keep looking, there may a custom ROM out there, does your phone go by another name? Like an actual model number?
orangekid said:
I doubt it because there is a lot of work that goes into developing a ROM, like hours and hours, so usually phones that not many people have don't really get it, because why develop for a phone that 20 people own when you can develop for one that thousands or millions of people own.
Keep looking, there may a custom ROM out there, does your phone go by another name? Like an actual model number?
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nope... just Cherry Mobile Burst.. S180 Burst.. that's all.. :crying:
dummypirate said:
nope... just Cherry Mobile Burst.. S180 Burst.. that's all.. :crying:
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how can i make rom?
is there any process?
Everyone can creatr rom....
See here.......learn some basic knowledge and go on...
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/introduction-how-an-android-rom-is-built
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mine 2 having same problem my phone too is of this type but i found that it use htc drivers 2.0.7 on my window pc i search google that htc wildfire uses that version of drivers so i conclude that custom roms that are compatible for htc wildfire might be compatible for my phone too
do my conlusion is right or wrong plz someone tell me
cheap phones and cust. roms.
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gauravsex said:
mine 2 having same problem my phone too is of this type but i found that it use htc drivers 2.0.7 on my window pc i search google that htc wildfire uses that version of drivers so i conclude that custom roms that are compatible for htc wildfire might be compatible for my phone too
do my conlusion is right or wrong plz someone tell me
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it sucks because cheap are easy to root but impossible top find c. roms for. lgls650 if anyone has a link for me..
p.s. hurry it up on the zmax pro r&d.. i wanna crack this thing. You guys rock !!
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it sucks because cheap are easy to root but impossible top find c. roms for. lgls650 if anyone has a link for me..
p.s. hurry it up on the zmax pro r&d.. i wanna crack this thing. You guys rock !!
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There are no developers that own that device, if they did then there would be ROMs for it.
There is no point in asking or waiting for developers to make ROMs for this device because it will never happen.
You've got a low end device that no one is interested in developing for, you'll have to learn to do it yourself if you want ROMs, that's the only way you'll get ROMS for this device.
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can saomeone give me a link of a website or a blog that has wiko u feel lite MT6735 custom roms in it? I just find it difficult to find a custom rom for my phone. Thank you!
I need a custom ROM for Wiko robby2 i'm not found it who can help me pleas?
I have an Galaxy A50 sm-a505w carrier:XAC, and Bricked my phone by trying to download an incompatible custom ROM,, now that I have recovered, I want to install a custom ROM to used with root. Any custom ROM would be appreciated but I am willing to download Corvus. I will be grateful for any sort of help. ROM name and version with link will be appreciable!!! Thanks in advance!!!

[Request] HUAWEI GPLAY MINI/ HONOR 4C (CHC-01) Roms

Hello, guys. Newbie here. I just bought a few weeks ago a Huawei Gplay Mini (chc-01) with the ideea to install a custom rom and use it day by day. But, suprise, my favorite place with custom roms, xda, don't have anything for my phone. The phone is very good for the his price.. But i like to try some custom roms, but no one is developing one . Can anyone help me? Maybe the moderators can make a special category for this.. I don't like the roms made my huawei, but the phones are good and cheap. I had a huawei, and after that samsaung s3 + s4, and now again to huawei. The samsung phones are broking too easy. So anyone can help me with a custom rom light (maybe clean android) and maybe a special category for the phone? I know they are many guys who owns the phone, so xda please, do something. I'm watching this forum everyday for something for my phone., but nothing. Sorry if i post in wrong category, or my english sucks.Have a good day, greetings from Italy.
Nothing for me?
I'm still waiting, guys
i olso wait, what number firmware you have in your device if i can ask ??, i do horrible things for my huwei i find somewhere loolipop but not for my phones and i extract and install now i have some madness information , before i have xxxxxb069 and no for this model, ****... i must find orginal stock rom but i dont remember what have number only last
Guys, please, i give you a bear ( i don't have money).. I need a custom rom for this phone... Current rom is annoying me so much...
Yeahhh it would be nice to have a custom rom, I don't know why there isn't any...
has anyone found clean roms for the huawei g play mini til now? aka: any updates on this post?
thx in advance
hyperxfury said:
has anyone found clean roms for the huawei g play mini til now? aka: any updates on this post?
thx in advance
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It recently sent Official Marshmallow update to G Play Mini devices to Asian countries. But sadly there are no custom ROMs for this device.
ROM Needed
Wow, we sure have no update on this one. Any one working on custom ROM for Huawei G Play Mini, i.e, CHC-U01?

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