As I have understand ROM is only manufacturers " own look". So is it possible to somehow delete ROM and use "naked" android ?
Im using Motorola DEFY 2.2.2 (nordic nonblur version)
This could be stupid question. But yes, Im beginner in Android world
Even if you use "naked" Android, this would still be a ROM. This is what's commonly referred to as 'stock' Android.. And yes it is possible, just do a search for a 'barebones' ROM. Here's one.
A phone without a ROM is like a computer without an operating system. It may as well be an empty box.
Motodefyuser said:
As I have understand ROM is only manufacturers " own look". So is it possible to somehow delete ROM and use "naked" android ?
Im using Motorola DEFY 2.2.2 (nordic nonblur version)
This could be stupid question. But yes, Im beginner in Android world
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a custom Rom (like cm7) is just a modified android firmware which has his own look and the "unnecessary" System Apps are deleted, the whole android system is customized, you have more settings...
i hope i could help you.
sorry for my bad english!
Julian
juli9797 said:
a custom Rom (like cm7) is just a modified android firmware which has his own look and the "unnecessary" System Apps are deleted, the whole android system is customized, you have more settings...
i hope i could help you.
sorry for my bad english!
Julian
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Ookay. Thanks. Im not gonna install any custom ROM yet coz' Im not sure about all these things whitch you need to do to install custom ROM. But maby in future when Im more vise...
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I've always wondered why they still it a ROM. In early days, smartphones and PDAs had a read only memory area which stored the Operating System(OS) of the device. This is how the word ROM came. I think this is not relevant anymore and a OS would be more descriptive.
If you swap the word ROM with the word Operating System(OS), everything will be clear. Android doesn't need ROM or OS to work because Android itself is the ROM/OS.
All devices come with a preinstalled ROM designed by the manufacturer. This is called stock ROM.
Then, there's vanilla ROM or AOSP ROM. These ROMs have the Android OS in its purest form as developed by Google. Most manufacturers add a custom interface and software in the stock ROM.
Finally, we have custom ROMs. There are extensively modified ROMs which have features and customization you can't find in custom or AOSP ROMs. These are usually for the people who want to push their device beyond its limits. It's kind of like getting a tattoo. Famous examples include CyanogenMod, MIUI and MCR.
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I've always wondered why they still it a ROM. In early days, smartphones and PDAs had a read only memory area which stored the Operating System(OS) of the device. This is how the word ROM came. I think this is not relevant anymore and a OS would be more descriptive.
If you swap the word ROM with the word Operating System(OS), everything will be clear. Android doesn't need ROM or OS to work because Android itself is the ROM/OS.
All devices come with a preinstalled ROM designed by the manufacturer. This is called stock ROM.
Then, there's vanilla ROM or AOSP ROM. These ROMs have the Android OS in its purest form as developed by Google. Most manufacturers add a custom interface and software in the stock ROM.
Finally, we have custom ROMs. There are extensively modified ROMs which have features and customization you can't find in custom or AOSP ROMs. These are usually for the people who want to push their device beyond its limits. It's kind of like getting a tattoo. Famous examples include CyanogenMod, MIUI and MCR.
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"Android doesn't need ROM or OS to work because Android itself is the ROM/OS."
So is it possible to somehow hide/delete ROM ? I have Motorola DEFY (nonblur) and I don't really like that ROM made by motorola..
Motodefyuser said:
"Android doesn't need ROM or OS to work because Android itself is the ROM/OS."
So is it possible to somehow hide/delete ROM ? I have Motorola DEFY (nonblur) and I don't really like that ROM made by motorola..
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No. You still need a ROM, just think of a rom as the operating system. You can flash a rom that's what you're looking for. Look through your phone's development section & see if you can find something that you like. Then if you don't know how to flash custom roms, read about that until you understand. It's not hard to do, and I bet you'll like your phone even more once you find a rom that you like.
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No. You still need a ROM, just think of a rom as the operating system. You can flash a rom that's what you're looking for. Look through your phone's development section & see if you can find something that you like. Then if you don't know how to flash custom roms, read about that until you understand. It's not hard to do, and I bet you'll like your phone even more once you find a rom that you like.
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Okay. Thanks mate !
Motodefyuser said:
"Android doesn't need ROM or OS to work because Android itself is the ROM/OS."
So is it possible to somehow hide/delete ROM ? I have Motorola DEFY (nonblur) and I don't really like that ROM made by motorola..
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You can *replace* the MotoBlur ROM by Motorola with a AOSP or Vanilla ROM for your phone. This is specific to your phone and you should see the development section for your phone.
A phone will not function without a ROM. It's like the Windows or Linux in a PC. ROM is just another word for Operating System.
nibras_reeza said:
You can *replace* the MotoBlur ROM by Motorola with a AOSP or Vanilla ROM for your phone. This is specific to your phone and you should see the development section for your phone.
A phone will not function without a ROM. It's like the Windows or Linux in a PC. ROM is just another word for Operating System.
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Okay. Thanks! Then one question coz' you know about these Do z4root work? And is it safe?
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Motodefyuser said:
Okay. Thanks! Then one question coz' you know about these Do z4root work? And is it safe?
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No rooting or modding procedure is 100% risk free. There's always a slight risk although it's very minimal.
Most often, even if something goes wrong and you can't use the phone, you can usually boot into bootloader/fastboot/recovery and use a PC software that came with your phone to restore it to the factory state.
I have used z4root. I don't prefer it but it's relatively easy and works on all 2.1 phones, some 2.2 phones and very few 2.3 phones. If your model is listed as supported, it will most probably work.
Nonetheless, this question is specific to your phone and you should ask it in the Motorola Defy forums or another Defy user.
I have recently bought Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo (Coolpad 8865U) with Android system KitKat 4.4.2 . I rooted my device via towelroot without any problems and I would like to know If it is possible to flash ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any other reliable custom recovery mod in order to port a Custom ROM. I have been searching for weeks but I still haven't come up with any result, as my 8865U is not listed at ROM Manager application. My device is not listed at xdadevelopers forum too, so i can't seek for any solutions. Is there any way to port manually or I will end up "bricking" my device?
Well you're right about there being no support for your device. Not all devices here are supported. Your only chance is to try to build it yourself. here's a tutorial you can try if you're skilled.
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-clockworkmod-recovery-to-a-new-device
good luck
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Don't take me for a crazy (lol) but i want to ask that if it is possible to install custom Rom galaxy s5 latest version and the model is SM-G900H on my lg e450 and the android version is 4.1.2, yes it is jelly bean and have been successfully rooted. However, i do not want to flash my mobile unless it is necessary... It is possible to install another custom Rom on my mobile phone,switching from one custom Rom to another? And my mobile is sim unlocked.
I've been trying launchers like Galaxy S but it is not the same effect as having the real operating system or could you help me finding some nice custom roms which are stable and supports my device?
Thank you for reading and you'll get a reward for helping me , but i would rather ask the experts in this field!
this is not possible. if you try it you will hard brick your device. You can only flash roms meant for your exact device. NO exceptions.
Thank you
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Note: I am a beginner.
Hello,
I have tried very hard but I was not able to find any custom ROM for my Micromax Canvas Tab P650 running Jelly Bean. Two websites offered Andriod 5.0 ROM on the condition that I must complete those un-complete-able surveys. I think that only a ROM made specially for a particular device can be flashed on that device. Is it so?
I am looking for an AOSP ROM (or whatever term used for a ROM that is not [much] different from that provided by Google) for my device but if it is not available, any custom ROM will work. I just want a newer Android version.
Please help!
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Note: I am a beginner.
Hello,
I have tried very hard but I was not able to find any custom ROM for my Micromax Canvas Tab P650 running Jelly Bean. Two websites offered Andriod 5.0 ROM on the condition that I must complete those un-complete-able surveys. I think that only a ROM made specially for a particular device can be flashed on that device. Is it so?
I am looking for an AOSP ROM (or whatever term used for a ROM that is not [much] different from that provided by Google) for my device but if it is not available, any custom ROM will work. I just want a newer Android version.
Please help!
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
You are right that a ROM has to be tailor-made for that device. With regard to the survey sites, if you get through to the end, all you get is a Google Apps package, that may have viruses loaded in them (I know people that have been down that road before).
Unfortunately, all I see for you device is a stock ROM. That doesn't mean there isn't any AOSP (or newer versions for that matter) projects for your device, but it is highly unlikely.
Sorry.
Hello everyone, im new to this forum and android in general so please pardon me if I sound like a total noob ::angel:
I have a rooted (through KingoRoot-kingoapp.com) Pantech Vega Iron IM-A870S and I want to remove the stock OS/ROM it came with and install a custom ROM. The problem is that my phone isn't very renowned so most famous custom ROM's like cyagenmod, paranoid android or xenonhd (I have my eye on this one ) don't have support for my device so I can't install those. The main reason for wanting to install a new custom ROM is to
1) Remove bloatware that comes with the stock ROM.
2) Improve performance and UI clutter through a lightweight/clean ROM (Emphasis on lightweight)
So can anyone of you bright folks help me find a custom ROM that supports my device and a detailed guide for it's installation/OR maybe porting xenonhd to my device?
Edit: Forum spam control won't let me post a pic of my phone's detailed specs :
Hi!
I cannot find any rims on xda for your device. There's a section for is here if you want to read up, http://forum.xda-developers.com/t/pantech-vega-iron
Otherwise you could try a Google search for Roms for your device.
Good luck!