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Went from a doer to a reader....

I don't know about anybody else, but when I had my captivate, I would frequent these boards and download just about any ROM I could get my hands on for the quest for a better phone.
Since getting the Inspire a week ago, it seems as though now I frequent the forums just to read. I have no ambition to have anything but the stock ROM because it is just that pleasant to use.
In fact, I really don't even think I want to root.....not really much of a need anymore other that Titanium backup and easy sideloading.
This is the first smartphone I have been truly pleased with out of the box.

If I could get the wifi hotspot to work consistently I think I would skip the root too. I am coming from a bone stock Nexus one. I really like vanilla android, but Sense does add a nice touch.

bmolloy said:
If I could get the wifi hotspot to work consistently I think I would skip the root too. I am coming from a bone stock Nexus one. I really like vanilla android, but Sense does add a nice touch.
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have you tried this thread?

bigdessert said:
I don't know about anybody else, but when I had my captivate, I would frequent these boards and download just about any ROM I could get my hands on for the quest for a better phone. My thoughts exactly. Well said.
Since getting the Inspire a week ago, it seems as though now I frequent the forums just to read. I have no ambition to have anything but the stock ROM because it is just that pleasant to use.
In fact, I really don't even think I want to root.....not really much of a need anymore other that Titanium backup and easy sideloading.
This is the first smartphone I have been truly pleased with out of the box.
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This phone is amazing stock.... I just caved to my insatiable flashing addiction. it's relieving having a phone that just works. And the unibody metal is awesome
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mattbollenbach said:
have you tried this thread?
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ya What he said! Just rember to reboot everytime you change your apn. it works great and from the testing i have done and speaking with ATT they cant tell the difference..

Agreed, but
I loved this phone out of the box, but i have to tinker. It is a problem i have. I rooted and have tried just about every ROM out there. Nothing is quite as good as stock, but there are some really good ones out.
If you are happy with your phone, i say leave it. But if you want to root, this phone should be great as the devs start working with source and cooking up great ROMS and kernels.

The only tinkering I want to do now is theming. I will patiently wait for someone to deodex the stock Rom.
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RAZR ICS ota update Leaked!

i was really just wondering if we could pull anything from this, for cm9 or just to help us get ics on he a2 in general... heres the link!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/motorola-droid-razr-ics-version-6-14-75-update-leaked/

I wish it could help us, but our main problem with getting ICS on the A2 is that we need the correct libraries for our specific radio... so a CDMA Razr's radio files won't help us there.

cogeary said:
I wish it could help us, but our main problem with getting ICS on the A2 is that we need the correct libraries for our specific radio... so a CDMA Razr's radio files won't help us there.
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Well darn. Well either way a leak for the a2 should just be around the corner!

I sure hope so. We just have to keep checking cheesecake!

Everybody NEEDS to be using CHEESECAKE!!!!!

JRW 28 said:
Everybody NEEDS to be using CHEESECAKE!!!!!
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i would love to help by checking cheesecake. I am not entirely clear on how to access cheesecake

twostep665 said:
i would love to help by checking cheesecake. I am not entirely clear on how to access cheesecake
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"Project Cheesecake" was originally intended to pull unfinished updates from Motorola's update servers to possible find an unlocked bootloader. We can also use Cheesecake to pull early ICS builds for our phone off of Motorola's servers . Here's the original Cheesecake thread for the A2 (you need to be rooted!).

This might be a dumb question, but why can't we just do a rom without a radio and use the radio that's already installed. I've seen it done numerous times and the benefit was that those who used other freqs 850/900mhz didn't have to worry about losing 3G and all that. I had an old Cliq XT and turl over at M3 did that poor phone a lot of good and I never once had to change radios and the roms were built without radios.

41rw4lk said:
This might be a dumb question, but why can't we just do a rom without a radio and use the radio that's already installed. I've seen it done numerous times and the benefit was that those who used other freqs 850/900mhz didn't have to worry about losing 3G and all that. I had an old Cliq XT and turl over at M3 did that poor phone a lot of good and I never once had to change radios and the roms were built without radios.
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ICS is a major change from GB, so libraries change .. we can't use radio that we had from GB.

I suppose we still can't pull motocast from there and get it to work wirelessly/remotely on our A2?
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Can someone summarize the main advantages of ICS over GB 3.6 ???

eeter said:
Can someone summarize the main advantages of ICS over GB 3.6 ???
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I think you mean 2.6.
In my experience, ICS is smoother graphically (transitions/everything), more visually appealing (which also goes back to graphics), has nicer app/folder organization skills, better settings menus...it's slick. It just feels better to use. I almost sat my A2 on a shelf in favor of my ICS-loaded Captivate because of how much nicer ICS is in general. Almost.

Ajfink said:
I think you mean 2.6.
In my experience, ICS is smoother graphically (transitions/everything), more visually appealing (which also goes back to graphics), has nicer app/folder organization skills, better settings menus...it's slick. It just feels better to use. I almost sat my A2 on a shelf in favor of my ICS-loaded Captivate because of how much nicer ICS is in general. Almost.
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No, he means 2.3.6.....ie 3.6.....lol
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Ajfink said:
I think you mean 2.6.
In my experience, ICS is smoother graphically (transitions/everything), more visually appealing (which also goes back to graphics), has nicer app/folder organization skills, better settings menus...it's slick. It just feels better to use. I almost sat my A2 on a shelf in favor of my ICS-loaded Captivate because of how much nicer ICS is in general. Almost.
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+1. As well as performance increases and bragging rights

[Q] Neutrino or ROM similar to neutrino for atrix 2?

Hey all,
So basically the wifi/Bluetooth hardware has crapped out on this phone and since there's no Atrix 4g anymore they're sending me an Atrix 2 MB865 tomorrow.
Having tried a lot of different ROMs on the 4g my favorite by far is the NEUTRINO ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398819 ).
I was curious if anyone had also made the switch from the 4g to the 2 and if they can reccomend a comparable ROM. I'll probably have to try what's available and find out for myself, but any guidance is appreciated!
Thanks.
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RebelRom or VictoryRom easy to install debloated, really responsive.
Supercharged V5, excellent Rom, bit more to install. Probably the best as well.
I use VictoryRom because I don't have the patience to install Supercharged.
Waiting for the release of RebelRom stable.
Well I am sure none of this helped!
Really you cannot go wrong with any of them, it's a matter of taste.
ATRIX 2 / Victory Rom

I would say VictoryRom is closest to that. Atrix 4G's bootloader is unlocked right? Atrix 2 is not. So there are workarounds that make installing ROMs a different process.
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Use victory Rom for simplicity and closest to stock
Rebel Rom for a bit tweaked and sony-like launcher
Supercharged Rom for heavy tweaking and slight theming
Blaze Rom for both heavy tweaking and heavy theming
But the rom you wanted is based off cyanogen mod, our bootloader is locked therefore our customizations are limited and cyanogen mod isn't available for the atrix 2 yet.

Thanks for the replies. It is going to be hard not having cyanogenmod...to the point where I may sell the phone and opt for an SGS II for the time being which I hate to say because I love my Atrix .
Are there still folks working on unlocking the bootloader? I read the project cheesecake thread but it seems it's been going on forever with no real progress.
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Some folks are working on CM7 for the Atrix 2 (using the 2nd init method iirc).
Last I heard it was close to testing...

kisnerct said:
Thanks for the replies. It is going to be hard not having cyanogenmod...to the point where I may sell the phone and opt for an SGS II for the time being which I hate to say because I love my Atrix .
Are there still folks working on unlocking the bootloader? I read the project cheesecake thread but it seems it's been going on forever with no real progress.
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People (mainly Jim) are working on a method to get around the bootloader (bypass it) using kexec. It's maybe a couple weeks from being released. And wer're getting ICS sometime in July officially. We'll probably have a leaked version months before allowing us to get CM9 in. SO I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT SELLING YOUR PHONE. That is all.

farshad525hou said:
People (mainly Jim) is working on a method to get around the bootloader (bypass it) using kexec. It's maybe a couple weeks from being released. And wer're getting ICS sometime in July officially. We'll probably have a leaked version months before allowing us to get CM9 in. SO I HIGLY RECOMMEND NOT SELLING YOUR PHONE. That is all.
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Couldn't have said it better myself.
Jim is working on bypassing the bootloader and CM7 so you will probably see the two released around the same time.

cogeary said:
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Jim is working on bypassing the bootloader and CM7 so you will probably see the two released around the same time.
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that too

Got the phone, rooted it and not even bothering with a ROM atm, just some tweaks (remove bloatware, deblur, launcher, cpu etc).
Honestly, in just the first day I'm liking this phone a bit more than the Atrix 4g. Phone is snappy, my speedtests are insane (don't know if it's true 4g lte, but I live in Boston and I got about 10mb/s down earlier, 1.5up), and the screen/colors seem a lot better than the 4g but that could just be all in my head due to the slightly larger screen size.
So I'm not gonna jump ship and go SGS II, just going to be patient and wait for the unlocked bootloader

[Q] What should I do with my Atrix2 when it arrives?

Hey guys!, I recently purchased an Atrix2, at the moment I can't decide if I'm more worried or excited (locked bootloader and all), lets just say I'm glad my investment wasn't too big. I'm coming from a Desire Z which was totally and completely hacked way before I bought one (Ended up owning 3 of them, 1 of which didn't have warranty... Ended up being a big investment, long story), so hopefully stock isn't too bad . I have some questions tho and if anyone would be willing to answer I'd be grateful, I've been lurking around here for a few days, if these questions have already been asked I apologize.
When my Atrix2 arrives what should I do with it, root it and install a 2.3.x rom, leave it stock, not root it, install an ICS leak?
How does overclocking work, I'd like to get it to 1.2ghz (GS2 speed), are we able to do that on a locked bootloader?
I know there's been no official word, but do you think the Atrix2 will get JellyBean? When?
How close are we to cracking that bootloader? I've been reading the threads and they're kinda hard to follow, there seems to be massive news on the horizon and everything looking good but then another thread says the complete opposite, how close are we to cracking that sucker open, and in your opinion do you think Moto will unlock the Atrix2 with their web unlock tool that voids the warranty?
I noticed there are 2 hardware versions (ME and MB I think), is everything compatible with each other or do I have to specifically make sure each rom and hack is for my version?
From long term owners how do you like the phone?
From people using ICS how is it? Compared to the AOSP and AOKP roms for other devices, is it..... bearable so to speak ?.
How many CM7/AOSP like mods can we have, I really hate using phones without the widgets in the pulldown status bar.
Coming from a very thick 3.7" 512mb ram 800mhz CPU (Tho capable of running JellyBean fairly well, and being QWERTY to be fair), I think the leap to 4.3" 1gb ram and 1.2ghz dual core will be very nice. The locked bootloader is a big let down but I hope the geniuses that are the Android Dev community come up with some wonderful hack and we're all running CM10 very soon, or at least that the ICS build is good enough and we can get some decent mods.

JDogg1329 said:
When my Atrix2 arrives what should I do with it, root it and install a 2.3.x rom, leave it stock, not root it, install an ICS leak?
How does overclocking work, I'd like to get it to 1.2ghz (GS2 speed), are we able to do that on a locked bootloader?
I know there's been no official word, but do you think the Atrix2 will get JellyBean? When?
How close are we to cracking that bootloader? I've been reading the threads and they're kinda hard to follow, there seems to be massive news on the horizon and everything looking good but then another thread says the complete opposite, how close are we to cracking that sucker open, and in your opinion do you think Moto will unlock the Atrix2 with their web unlock tool that voids the warranty?
I noticed there are 2 hardware versions (ME and MB I think), is everything compatible with each other or do I have to specifically make sure each rom and hack is for my version?
From long term owners how do you like the phone?
From people using ICS how is it? Compared to the AOSP and AOKP roms for other devices, is it..... bearable so to speak ?.
How many CM7/AOSP like mods can we have, I really hate using phones without the widgets in the pulldown status bar.
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When my Atrix2 arrives what should I do with it, root it and install a 2.3.x rom, leave it stock, not root it, install an ICS leak?
A) This is entirely your preference.
How does overclocking work, I'd like to get it to 1.2ghz (GS2 speed), are we able to do that on a locked bootloader?
A) See my guides in my signature -for Overclocking
I know there's been no official word, but do you think the Atrix2 will get JellyBean? When?
A) I seriously doubt it. We're one of the last to receive ICS, and still waiting for the official OTA to roll out in the US.
How close are we to cracking that bootloader? I've been reading the threads and they're kinda hard to follow, there seems to be massive news on the horizon and everything looking good but then another thread says the complete opposite, how close are we to cracking that sucker open, and in your opinion do you think Moto will unlock the Atrix2 with their web unlock tool that voids the warranty?
A) The developers have been working on this for almost a year, doesn't look promising at this point, but as soon as some advances are made, you'll read about them here. No, Moto will likely NOT add the A2 to the devices list for unlocking.
I noticed there are 2 hardware versions (ME and MB I think), is everything compatible with each other or do I have to specifically make sure each rom and hack is for my version?
A) The MB865 is intended for use on AT&T within the USA, while the ME865 has a different radio, sound device, WIFI chipset, and a few other hardware differences. It is basically a different device, with "close enough" hardware. I would not try using things from one for the other though, because even the ME865 has 3 different versions, with some small differences in hardware, but you also really need to watch for firmware compatibility.
From long term owners how do you like the phone?
A) My opinion is its decent, we have amazing devs, and they've done so much for this device.
From people using ICS how is it?
A) ICS completely changes the phone, in every way that's good.
Compared to the AOSP and AOKP roms for other devices, is it..... bearable so to speak ?.
A) They are way better than stock Motorubbish ROM.
How many CM7/AOSP like mods can we have, I really hate using phones without the widgets in the pulldown status bar?
A) Most every custom ROM (if not all) available for the A2 has drop down toggles.
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Thanks for your reply. Another question. Are there De blurred roms? I imagine blur wouldn't run as horrible as sense ran on my g2 but options are nice
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JDogg1329 said:
Thanks for your reply. Another question. Are there De blurred roms? I imagine blur wouldn't run as horrible as sense ran on my g2 but options are nice
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There's a couple of ROMs that still keep in tact some or most of the Blur apps and UI, but most are "de-blurred". One of my favorites was Lithium ROM and SCv6, but that's all based on personal preferences. Some are odexed, others de-odexed. Just browse through the development section and look at each of the ROM's threads, they'll all have screenshots, features, and installation instructions. Some are flash able zips, others are CWM backup images. Everything you'll need to know in deciding on a ROM is in the dev section. Nothing wrong with flashing and trying each of them out, until you find one you really like...
Edit: I just looked, and seems like there's about four ROMs that will require the user to be on the leaked ICS version before flashing there's still several great ROMs for GB though!
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As long as it's not the ICS OTA because you can't go back to GB with that (yet?). I'm learning . Been 6 days and my phone hasn't been shipped, but hopefully there's some cool new stuff when it does get here.

JDogg1329 said:
As long as it's not the ICS OTA because you can't go back to GB with that (yet?). I'm learning . Been 6 days and my phone hasn't been shipped, but hopefully there's some cool new stuff when it does get here.
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The official ICS OTA update will not allow you the ability to flash back to GB, at least not yet. With the "leaked" ICS, you can. But, trying with any of the newer leaked updates for ICS will turn your new phone into a new soft brick...
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Apex_Strider said:
The official ICS OTA update will not allow you the ability to flash back to GB, at least not yet. With the "leaked" ICS, you can. But, trying with any of the newer leaked updates for ICS will turn your new phone into a new soft brick...
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Gotcha. All the roms say you need to already be on the leak to use them which is kinda confusing, do I install this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683893
and then this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648421
And then root?

JDogg1329 said:
Gotcha. All the roms say you need to already be on the leak to use them which is kinda confusing, do I install this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683893
and then this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648421
And then root?
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I believe there's only two ROMs that are built off the leaked ICS version (SCv7 and Lunar Eclipse, though there may be more- I haven't clicked the through the development section much lately) but just wait until you get your phone, and see what version it is. Likely it will be SEARET, but I'm not certain.
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Courier company screwed up and I have to wait another few days. Hopefully get it before Friday next week. First world problems.

JDogg1329 said:
Courier company screwed up and I have to wait another few days. Hopefully get it before Friday next week. First world problems.
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Worth the waiting :good:

Chichoman said:
Worth the waiting :good:
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One more and you've earned your ticket to the development section...
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Roms

What is the hold up on roms? Anyone know?
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Well it takes time for some developers to make a rom to the best of its ability... Would you rather want a slow buggy rom or a fast and durable rom...so give them some time and im positive they'll have new ones eventually.

There's not much developer support for this device if you haven't noticed

Yeah it just depends if your Device is compatable with the rom you want just keep searching for a rom for your phone there might or might not be one

Hope it will give a Rom with Support for Fingerprint Sensor. :good:

Maybe or maybe not just keep searching for it until you find one good luck

dillanmason said:
Well it takes time for some developers to make a rom to the best of its ability... Would you rather want a slow buggy rom or a fast and durable rom...so give them some time and im positive they'll have new ones eventually.
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Not complaining. Just asking.
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I'm not saying you are im just saying give it some time and there might or might not be one.I know that you were asking and I'm telling you in information that I have heard.

I'm afraid it looks like there isn't much developer support here. Contrast the Oneplus X which came out a few weeks later, and there are plenty of modded OEM roms as well as a somewhat functional version of cm 12.1 being worked on.
I might be moving on to that device myself. It's a shame though since the A9 is physically my favorite phone since the 2013 moto x...

Yeah developers don't want this phone apparently. Devs have to want the phone or have a big enough demand to support a device
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Don't worry! The one Max was like this at the beginning to, and it turned out fine.

probably has alot to do with there being no us kernel source yet if i remember correctly, also theyre arent too many marshmellow roms yet anyway. and no kernel source for lolipop means no lolipop roms. just wait young padawan
edit: i just checked htcdev. there definitely ARE source files for att at least.
just gotta wait for somone to port something.
perhaps... pray.

Ae3NerdGod said:
probably has alot to do with there being no us kernel source yet if i remember correctly, also theyre arent too many marshmellow roms yet anyway. and no kernel source for lolipop means no lolipop roms. just wait young padawan
edit: i just checked htcdev. there definitely ARE source files for att at least.
just gotta wait for somone to port something.
perhaps... pray. [emoji14]
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That's great news. I can't wait to flash CM 13 on this thing [emoji1]
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Pan Skrzetuski said:
I'm afraid it looks like there isn't much developer support here. Contrast the Oneplus X which came out a few weeks later, and there are plenty of modded OEM roms as well as a somewhat functional version of cm 12.1 being worked on.
I might be moving on to that device myself. It's a shame though since the A9 is physically my favorite phone since the 2013 moto x...
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OnePlus X? You live in Europe? Because that phone doesn't support any CMDA, and it doesn't support one of the largest frequencies for LTE by ATT in the US.
So, OnePlus X is kind of a fail, with worse specs than the A9...there are other options out there besides that phone that you need a "special invite"...pleaze..makes me NOT want one just because of that.

techlogik said:
OnePlus X? You live in Europe? Because that phone doesn't support any CMDA, and it doesn't support one of the largest frequencies for LTE by ATT in the US.
So, OnePlus X is kind of a fail, with worse specs than the A9...there are other options out there besides that phone that you need a "special invite"...pleaze..makes me NOT want one just because of that.
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Well I'm on T-Mobile, so radio coverage is pretty good, although I would like band 12 LTE.
You can buy opx without an invite on Tuesdays.
As for specs, the 801 is fine with me. My 2014 Moto x had that and it was plenty fast. I think we're at the point laptops hit a few years ago where processors are just fast enough unless you are doing something special with your device.

Pan Skrzetuski said:
Well I'm on T-Mobile, so radio coverage is pretty good, although I would like band 12 LTE.
You can buy opx without an invite on Tuesdays.
As for specs, the 801 is fine with me. My 2014 Moto x had that and it was plenty fast. I think we're at the point laptops hit a few years ago where processors are just fast enough unless you are doing something special with your device.
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Tmo and att use many of the same bands. Band 12 is all it has. That won't translate well to ppl outside of metro areas
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There's a stock rooted 6.0.1 ROM based on the Dev Edition here.
Someone needs to actually try it and confirm it works.

Captain_Throwback said:
There's a stock rooted 6.0.1 ROM based on the Dev Edition here.
Someone needs to actually try it and confirm it works.
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Great job Captain! Wish it was for Sprint lol. Kinda missing my M9 at this point tbh.

Blackcircle said:
Great job Captain! Wish it was for Sprint lol. Kinda missing my M9 at this point tbh.
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Building a Sprint version should be relatively straightforward. What's the latest software for Sprint? If someone grabs me a boot and system image backup from TWRP, I can easily build a flashable ROM from it (in fact, anyone can, using SuperR's Kitchen).

Captain_Throwback said:
Building a Sprint version should be relatively straightforward. What's the latest software for Sprint? If someone grabs me a boot and system image backup from TWRP, I can easily build a flashable ROM from it (in fact, anyone can, using SuperR's Kitchen).
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I honestly have not even rooted yet. Tbh...I'm a little confused on all this encryption stuff with rooting and s-off. Haven't had a day to really sit down and read in detail the process lol. If I was rooted, I would gladly get what you need sir.