Custom roms - General Questions and Answers

I'm new to rooting and custom roms. I currently have a stock rom on my Verizon sg3 that I rooted and use T-Mobile service now. If I change to a custom rom do they all have the lady update that Verizon put out? Because I really like the multi screen function. And are there screen shots to view what the custom roms look like?
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yup..got multi , please read installation instruction and changelog
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MzShani79 said:
I'm new to rooting and custom roms. I currently have a stock rom on my Verizon sg3 that I rooted and use T-Mobile service now. If I change to a custom rom do they all have the lady update that Verizon put out? Because I really like the multi screen function. And are there screen shots to view what the custom roms look like?
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Don't know about Multi screen, but as my above reply stated yes, it gotta be. About, screenshots, yes you can view in the thread itself, say for example: MROM-d2vzw [4.2.2][LINARO][CM10.1][3.4.55] build:20130819
On the other hand, if you find no screenshots and its a CyanogenMod or Paranoid Android or AOKP or other development thread, you can simply google search for its screenshots, as the interface will be similar in every devices. And if its a popular ROM, its likely that some members would've been made a Youtube video, so you can search for those too. Happy flashing!

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Roms etc. NEWBIE

I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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ShawnRollicks3 said:
I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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These questions have been asked before so I highly recommend you search for it.
Google will love to tell you everything she knows about it.
I root mine and flash ROMs to have access to FULL customization.
I keep it rooted before the battery life and features not available on stock.
(Ink lock screen, multi window, over clocked CPU. Note 2 apps.)
I mean the list is endless.
No doubt you will find some you enjoy as well.
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ShawnRollicks3 said:
I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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FYI we don't like to answer these questions as there is a guide for it. The guide is located in the Android development section. Also in that section is a guide to rooting the recent OTA.

[Q] I would like to mod touchwiz. Where to start

I would really like to add a reboot to recovery option to the power menu on my touchwiz galaxy s3 running stock rooted 4.1.. The other roms all seem to have it but I cannot find it for my needs. Any help pointing me the right direction would be very appreciated
Thank you
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First off, this is probably the wrong section to post this in.
U should've posted in s3 q and a, you will probably get more help there.
As for getting that functionality, I would recommend flashing a custom rom.
I am not looking for a custom ROM or for this to be done for me. I simply need some help doing this. I don't have a SamsungShutdownThread.smali to edit also most custom ROMs remove the touchwiz features I'm looking to keep
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[Q] Custom ROM Droid Maxx Developer Edition

I'm somewhat a noob to custom ROMs, and looking for a bit of information before I decide to flash a new one. I have a Verizon Droid MAXX Developer Edition (XT1080) with the current KitKat 4.4 installed. I'm looking to try the nightly CM11 out. I have already unlocked the bootloader, its not rooted just yet though.
In another forum thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654816
A user posted a link to http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt (3 downloads, I'm not sure which one to choose for my device)
I'm wanting to know if this build would work on my phone before I flash and possibly mess something up, and also does Verizon work okay on this build. Is there anything else I should know before flashing a ROM (I'm somewhat tech savvy, so the process seems pretty straight forward, but any advice is appreciated)
I would have posted the question in that thread but I didn't want to break any rules, which says to Q/A here.
Der Geist said:
I'm somewhat a noob to custom ROMs, and looking for a bit of information before I decide to flash a new one. I have a Verizon Droid MAXX Developer Edition (XT1080) with the current KitKat 4.4 installed. I'm looking to try the nightly CM11 out. I have already unlocked the bootloader, its not rooted just yet though.
In another forum thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654816
A user posted a link to http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt (3 downloads, I'm not sure which one to choose for my device)
I'm wanting to know if this build would work on my phone before I flash and possibly mess something up, and also does Verizon work okay on this build. Is there anything else I should know before flashing a ROM (I'm somewhat tech savvy, so the process seems pretty straight forward, but any advice is appreciated)
I would have posted the question in that thread but I didn't want to break any rules, which says to Q/A here.
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Obviously you need to have a custom recovery installed and get root. All three of those builds are for our phone. They are "nightlies" that get updated, well, nightly. I ran the 2/19 build for a little while and it worked pretty well. GPS was the only thing that didn't work and I think there is a work around for that. Active notifications and touchless controls are not part of cm.
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I'm not worried about GPS or the Motorola controls.
Do you recommend a good recovery to flash? Also I've seen people posting problems when rooting this phone with 4.4 installed.
Any reason why you reverted back? Didn't like it?
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Der Geist said:
I'm not worried about GPS or the Motorola controls.
Do you recommend a good recovery to flash? Also I've seen people posting problems when rooting this phone with 4.4 installed.
Any reason why you reverted back? Didn't like it?
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I use TWRP. No problems rooting the Dev edition on 4.4 the problems are all with the consumer edition. I've never been a big CM fan plus I like having a working GPS, and I just didn't feel like going through the steps to get it working
CM seems to be good for my first custom ROM, but for future references do you recommend another ROM? I've seen that PACMAN ROM posted a bunch, but it looks pretty buggy.
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Der Geist said:
CM seems to be good for my first custom ROM, but for future references do you recommend another ROM? I've seen that PACMAN ROM posted a bunch, but it looks pretty buggy.
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CM 11 is pretty much it for our phones right now. You can flash the firmware for the Moto X and try those ROMs though.
One last thing as far as rooting goes. Do I use rock my moto to root. Also if I should decide to keep my stock ROM are there any advantages to rooting other than apps like titanium backup etc?
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Read my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645122
then try to install cyanogen (i already did)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50515668
So with xposed you can customize a current ROM without having to flash to cyanogenmod? I like the stock ROM but I'd like to be able to change certain designs (example: change the way my notification bar looks. Maybe battery icons and change menus within settings. Etc ) Just trying to really see the benefit of flashing another ROM if what I'm wanting to do can be done through a 3rd party program.
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Just root and use xposed. I used to put custom ROMs on other phones. For this xposed is all that's necessary
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coronanlime said:
Just root and use xposed. I used to put custom ROMs on other phones. For this xposed is all that's necessary
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When I first installed CM11 it looked almost exactly like my stock set up using the Google launcher and xposed. The only advantage CM provides that I can see is the ability to tweak the kernel settings, if you are into that sort of thing.
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I appreciate all the help so far. I think I will try xposed out and see what I can tweak as far as display settings.
I'm assuming no custom recovery is required for this, only rooting. I like some aspects of cyanogenmod but for this also being my work phone, I don't want to risk messing up my network settings etc.
When you root, can you still update your stock OS? Or do you need to unroot before each update?
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Der Geist said:
I appreciate all the help so far. I think I will try xposed out and see what I can tweak as far as display settings.
I'm assuming no custom recovery is required for this, only rooting. I like some aspects of cyanogenmod but for this also being my work phone, I don't want to risk messing up my network settings etc.
When you root, can you still update your stock OS? Or do you need to unroot before each update?
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You need to unroot and be completely stock
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Collection of roms for Samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0

I know that there a whole lot of rom posts for individual roms. I AM NOT TAKING ANY CREDIT FOR OTHERS WORK! ANY OF THESE ROMS SHUOLD BE IN THE FORMS. I am doing this becuase most of the time download links are broken or the download site for a rom is shuts down. So feel free to post your own roms or roms that you have found. Please if you do post a rom, upload it using the attachment button ( OR THE URL TO THE XDA POST) not some other website and if you can include a link and the description from the original author that would be nice. If you have tried a rom you have posted please tell if it is compatible or not, thanks
AS ALWAYS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT TO THE PEOPLE WHO WORK SO HARD ON THESES ROMS, DONT BE RUDE!
androidhacker007 said:
I know that there a whole lot of rom posts for individual roms. I AM NOT TAKING ANY CREDIT FOR OTHERS WORK! ANY OF THESE ROMS SHUOLD BE IN THE FORMS. I am doing this becuase most of the time download links are broken or the download site for a rom is shuts down. So feel free to post your own roms or roms that you have found. Please if you do post a rom, upload it using the attachment button ( OR THE URL TO THE XDA POST) not some other website and if you can include a link and the description from the original author that would be nice. If you have tried a rom you have posted please tell if it is compatible or not, thanks
AS ALWAYS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT TO THE PEOPLE WHO WORK SO HARD ON THESES ROMS, DONT BE RUDE!
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Where are the links ??
It more of a place for people to post roms that they have found or made.
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I found a bunch of ROMs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development
But I havent tried any of them as of yet... Nor, have tired to D/L any..
good luck
Don't you think this thread is a little redundant? Why not just go to the development section. The threads that are active will be good ROMs.
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DID YOU READ MY FIRST POST? It more of a place to compile wll roms for this device in one place. Also not to have broken link. ONLY USE XDA ATTACHTMENT BUTTON please!
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Yes, I did read your first post....hence my post. Good luck with your endeavor.
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dparrothead1...
what rom are you running on your 8 incher?? Im stock with my 315 and not rooted either, cause Im waiting for an OTA up-date.. (or Odin stock 4.3-4-?) just wondering if Im missing something..
thanks...
jimmbomb said:
dparrothead1...
what rom are you running on your 8 incher?? Im stock with my 315 and not rooted either, cause Im waiting for an OTA up-date.. (or Odin stock 4.3-4-?) just wondering if Im missing something..
thanks...
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I'm switching between Validus and Liquid Smooth. Both are very smooth with lots of customization. Both have very active G+ communities.
You can always root, install a custom recovery and try a ROM. Just backup your stock ROM and you can always switch back. Takes like maybe three minutes to reinstall a backup.
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If you want the official update for kikat when it comes out, then find the official stock rom and keep in a safe place. When u hear that the update was released use titanium backup back up your apps, then flash the stock and it will say your device is offical and let you update. Once updated, go into download mode and flash twrp. Twrp will root your device. Once rooted, reinstall titanium backup, restore your apps. WHEN USING TITANIUM BACKUP ONLY BACKUP USER APPS AND DATA ONLY. DO NOT BACK UP SYSTEM APPS, it causes problems and makes things crash, its not pretty( I did it ). There you have it. run stock rooted with the newest official update. Of course you could just flash a custom kikat rom that would be easier.
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Hey I know this isn't a rom but its mod that can be flashed.
This mod with change your boot logo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529133
This was done by ketu.kumajaya
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androidhacker007 said:
DID YOU READ MY FIRST POST? It more of a place to compile wll roms for this device in one place. Also not to have broken link. ONLY USE XDA ATTACHTMENT BUTTON please!
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You can not attach a rom using the attachment option on XDA. The file size would be too big.
The thread is useless.
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gr8nole said:
You can not attach a rom using the attachment option on XDA. The file size would be too big.
The thread is useless.
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NO, BUT, the OP wants to compile a list of ROMS with links that actually DO work.
and Not sift thru the other section to find a pile of broken links,,
So far.. unfortunately, it hasn't happened as of yet.
jimmbomb said:
NO, BUT, the OP wants to compile a list of ROMS with links that actually DO work.
and Not sift thru the other section to find a pile of broken links,,
So far.. unfortunately, it hasn't happened as of yet.
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Thanks so mabe my first idea didn't work but if big name file sharing site that wont go down like 4shared or megaconz
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There are tons of custom Roms for tab 3 8.0 but I recommend the stock ROM with different kernel for over clocking features.
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thebestiam said:
There are tons of custom Roms for tab 3 8.0 but I recommend the stock ROM with different kernel for over clocking features.
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Speaking of stock rom, does anyone know where I can download a copy of the stock rom and/or kitkat? Every place I have found so far either requires a paid subscription or throws up a download unsuccessful error. Any help would be appreciated.
What device ( specific model and android version)
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androidhacker007 said:
What device ( specific model and android version)
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My bad I'm on 3.80 with 4.4.2...orignal was 4.2.2, I think, update happened almost immediately after I powered on.

Noob Help Needed (Custom ROM Building)

Hey,
I am jumping the gun a bit but I was going to be getting involved in building custom roms for the S5 (once SS is available.) I figure I might as well start now and if we never get SS (I'm sure we will in due time) at least I will have started with getting experience.
I've searched the internet and found some great guides to building custom roms. I am not a total noob but am new to building roms.
I would like if you all could help me out and point me in a good direction on xda or the web for rom building information so I can give it a go!
Also, I would like it if you guys would comment as to what you look for in a custom rom (stock touchwiz of course) so I can begin researching different mods as well!
I know I look for a good theme with themed apks, adblock hosts, bloat removed, call recording mods etc..
Thanks for helping me out!
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elliwigy said:
Hey,
I am jumping the gun a bit but I was going to be getting involved in building custom roms for the S5 (once SS is available.) I figure I might as well start now and if we never get SS (I'm sure we will in due time) at least I will have started with getting experience.
I've searched the internet and found some great guides to building custom roms. I am not a total noob but am new to building roms.
I would like if you all could help me out and point me in a good direction on xda or the web for rom building information so I can give it a go!
Also, I would like it if you guys would comment as to what you look for in a custom rom (stock touchwiz of course) so I can begin researching different mods as well!
I know I look for a good theme with themed apks, adblock hosts, bloat removed, call recording mods etc..
Thanks for helping me out!
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http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
Sharpie603 said:
http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
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Hey future partner
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software
I'd like to mention I like roms that don't have apps that are built in and won't update at the play store.
Thanks all who have sent info so far! Im at work but I plan on setting up my build environment when I get home and taking the dive!
I'm thinking of using linux which I heard is better than Windows 7.. That sound about right?
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Dennisg34 said:
Hey future partner
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definately! you have experience already?
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elliwigy said:
definately! you have experience already?
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Ah whoops, I meant my buddy (and co worker) sharpie. We're planning on making a blacked out AOSP style Touch wiz ROM.
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Dennisg34 said:
Ah whoops, I meant my buddy (and co worker) sharpie. We're planning on making a blacked out AOSP style Touch wiz ROM.
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ahh ok lol. well we can colaborate as well! do you guys have experience or starting fresh as well?
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soo i have archikitchen set up on my linux distro and have a stock rooted vzw s4 rom (i also have one) and i think im ready to start messin around with it!
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My best advice is to google everything you don't positively know. Also look to use git for comparing apks. Git and meld are a great combo.
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By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
Travisholt92 said:
By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
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Except that unless your device is a DevEd right now, you won't be able to as we have no SS or any way to add a rom...
Travisholt92 said:
By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
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also to add what kprice said.. without an unlocked bootloader SS will only be able to flash roms compatible with the kernel/bootloader we have which would mean only stock based roms.. other than that, if this ever changes id love to work on aosp roms!
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You will pick up easy... I started development on the S3.

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