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[Q] from custom rom to original rom with root

hi
1= SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH
2= now i have the samsung galaxy s2,but perhaps i buy the sensation...but i have a question:
can i go from custom rom to stock rom with s-off,root,ecc... and after return to custom rom?
and can i go from a custom rom(ex.lee droid,etc...) to another custom rom(ex. revolution,insertcoin,etc..) without restore the original rom?
thanks

Uh...when is restoring the stock ROM before flashing a custom necessary?
Sent from my own custom Rom for sensation. 200mb free :3

illuminarias said:
Uh...when is restoring the stock ROM before flashing a custom necessary?
Sent from my own custom Rom for sensation. 200mb free :3
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because I might tire of the custom rom.

musicmix96 said:
because I might tire of the custom rom.
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Make a nandroid backup of stock ROM in CWM. Done.
Swyped from my HTC Sensation

Can I flash a custom Kernel with stock 4.1.2.?

Hi.
I'm going to root and unlock my device this weekend. I can't settle on a ROM because I want a steady ROM and a really stable ROM. I don't want to be flashing every 5 minutes.
Basically I just want Voodoo sound badly on my device. I am running 4.1.2 at the moment.
Is it possible to flash a custom kernel with stock android?? I have read you need to delete a file before flashing on 4.1.1. Is this still the case on 4.1.2.?
Can anyone recommend a Kernel?
Thanks.

Warren_Orange said:
Hi.
I'm going to root and unlock my device this weekend. I can't settle on a ROM because I want a steady ROM and a really stable ROM. I don't want to be flashing every 5 minutes.
Basically I just want Voodoo sound badly on my device. I am running 4.1.2 at the moment.
Is it possible to flash a custom kernel with stock android?? I have read you need to delete a file before flashing on 4.1.1. Is this still the case on 4.1.2.?
Can anyone recommend a Kernel?
Thanks.
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Yes you can do it. I suggest you to try Marmite Kernel v5, it's really smooth and it has a good battery life.With this kernel you can stay with your stock Jelly Bean 4.1.2, like me, and use a custom kernel (Idon't have to delete any file, I root my phone flash the kernel and gooo)

Wow thanks for replying.
I have heard many good things about Marmite .
So I defo don't need to delete anything from stock 4.1.2. Before flashing the Marmite kernel?
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Warren_Orange said:
Wow thanks for replying.
I have heard many good things about Marmite .
So I defo don't need to delete anything from stock 4.1.2. Before flashing the Marmite kernel?
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Nop, just flash via fastboot a custom recovery (recomend TWRP,link below) and root your phone with supersu or superuser zip.
then flash your kernel (dont forget to wipe cache and dalvik cacche before flashing the kernel)
TWRP RECOVERY: http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/crespo

Hi.
I was going to use CWM as I have used that before back in the days of the G2/Hero.
Would CWM be OK?
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Warren_Orange said:
Hi.
I was going to use CWM as I have used that before back in the days of the G2/Hero.
Would CWM be OK?
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Yes with CWM no problem with flashing this kernel

Hi all.
Well today I gave it a go. I managed to flash my NS using the guide by gullu101. Everything went fine.
I have downloaded Voodoo app and have Voodoo sound at last! :good:
I also flashed Marmite kernel V5, but I have a few questions.
I'm still on stock 4.1.2. and used Marmite V5 Stock OTA zip.
After flashing the kernel I noticed that I had no extra options in the settings menu. I take it because I'm still at stock these options aren't available?? If I was to flash a custom ROM and the 'All Other Roms' Marmite zip I would have these options?
Another thing, after the factory reset I had to install a few things from the market. I also got an notification exclamation error which I had never had before, it said 'need google play services' and took me to the Play store to install it. I have never had to install this app before and I'm wondering what it is.
Thanks.

install NS tools then you will have the "extra options"

Do I need to flash that or can I get that off the market?
Tbh I'm not bothered about tinkering. I just want to know that leaving the stock marmite kernel as is will be fine for my phone?
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it's just an app you can download at the google play store.

Whats the benefit of custom rom?

bro i have rooted phone and i am using europe stock rom and i am happy with stock rom
but i want to know whats the benefit of custom rom because i have used custom rom but i am disappointed with it
but many member use the custom rom
so whats the benefit of custom rom against stock rom

Custom rom changes the look and feel of your phone along with change in battery backup
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Use Nextgen rom. You will feel that you are on stock rom but the performance and smoothness are way better. It already has m2sd script so that you can increase your internal memory
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Here is my opinion.
1. What ever the open source project its quite interesting then the company private one. So all the custom rom are open source project then its more efficient then stock.
2. U can use the latest version of android including jelly bean in ur mobile which is not supported for upgrading by the manufacturer.
3. All the blot wares which occupies ur memory will not present.
4. Lots of customized look were available with the custom Rom.
5. It provide many features which is disabled by the manufacturer build.
6. U can try any manufacturers build on ur phone if available. U enjoy those look also.
7. Some custom kernels will work more efficient then the stock kernel.
8. Custom rom make u fun with that just like fighting for some features those fight make u genius. It's just for fun.
Hats for the developer who spend their time for us..
Sent from my pico with stock rom

[Q]Nexus s Cutom Rom

Hi guys.I wanna flash CM10(stable) or CM10.1(nightlies).Which u recomend me?
One more q is if i flash CM i must install gapps or they are preinstalled in the rom?

keymaster123 said:
Hi guys.I wanna flash CM10(stable) or CM10.1(nightlies).Which u recomend me?
One more q is if i flash CM i must install gapps or they are preinstalled in the rom?
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Gapps & Kernel are preinstalled and working perfectly. I recommend installing CM10 if you want a perfectly running daily driver.
After that you could do a NANDROID backup and try 10.1 or some others to find "your thing" .

keymaster123 said:
Hi guys.I wanna flash CM10(stable) or CM10.1(nightlies).Which u recomend me?
One more q is if i flash CM i must install gapps or they are preinstalled in the rom?
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30floh00 said:
Gapps & Kernel are preinstalled and working perfectly. I recommend installing CM10 if you want a perfectly running daily driver.
After that you could do a NANDROID backup and try 10.1 or some others to find "your thing" .
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Gapps definitely NOT included on both ROMs. You have to flash it separately after flashing the ROM.

Gapps are not included due to some IP issues, it's a separate file.
I'd go with stable unless you are comfortable solving problems on the go.

fgumo said:
Gapps are not included due to some IP issues, it's a separate file.
I'd go with stable unless you are comfortable solving problems on the go.
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I thought it was licensing issues that prevented from bundling Google apps?
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Final Rooting Suggestion/Help Needed [REGARDING OTA AND GAPPS]

So I've downloaded all the stuff and made my mind to root the device.
Just some final questions..
1) I would be installing Xposed Framework on the device, will it hinder any OTA updates to the stock ROM?
2) If I install a custom ROM like CM, and then let's say Android 4.4.3 comes out... What should I do to update to the Android 4.4.3?
3) What is the need of getting Gapps when flashing a custom ROM? Aren't Gapps already present in Android?
4) Any other drawback of installing a Custom ROM?

Don't forget to search. Every thing you need to know is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234
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Not all the questions got answered. Please help me

deepak2001 said:
So I've downloaded all the stuff and made my mind to root the device.
Just some final questions..
1) I would be installing Xposed Framework on the device, will it hinder any OTA updates to the stock ROM?
2) If I install a custom ROM like CM, and then let's say Android 4.4.3 comes out... What should I do to update to the Android 4.4.3?
3) What is the need of getting Gapps when flashing a custom ROM? Aren't Gapps already present in Android?
4) Any other drawback of installing a Custom ROM?
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Okay searching XDA is the best way to find out these answers, but I'll help you
1.) Using Xposed framework will stop you from receiving otas
2.) If you're running a custom ROM when 4.4.3 drops, all you will need to do is flash any 4.4.3 ROM that drops to update. Believe me, when it drops it won't be long before some 4.4.3 custom ROMs surface.
3.) Most custom ROMs do not include gapps. You'll need to flash those separately. Read the ops of each ROM you're interested in to find out if they're included.
4.) You have a Nexus, they're made to be rooted. Lol
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If you're using a custom ROM though like CM, 4.4.3 doesn't really matter. Since it's a custom ROM it won't be releasing an update at the same time as google. It would be whenever CM releases their update that's based on 4.4.3. Anyone should feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though. I'm fairly new to everything as well.

I have not unlocked my bootloader.. And have many things on my device [Been Using It For Over A Month]
I have many apps, contacts, app save files [games], etc.
Will I need to re-download all the apps again? Is there any way i could preserve this data? What all can I preserve.
Also, any Custom ROM suggestion. I liked Paranoid Android, but it releases a new beta like every week... This means that I'll have to flash it again? Leading to data loss every time?
I use this device as my primary device

Use helium to backup. We will not suggest you a rom.
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Why no suggestion?

deepak2001 said:
I liked Paranoid Android, but it releases a new beta like every week... This means that I'll have to flash it again? Leading to data loss every time?
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Hi,
No need to flash obviously all the new update if you don't want unless there is an important bug fixed or a new feature you want. You can dirty flash (wipe only Dalvik cache and cache partition) so you won't loose your data.
deepak2001 said:
Why no suggestion?
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Because it turns into something like "best" rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/best-rom-kernel-threads-t2477889... And you will have 20 different suggestions depending of each users needs, it will not help you more.
You need to test by yourself, read the OP of the rom threads to see the features, issue, videos, etc... read the last pages of the rom thread for feedbacks.

So.. I just want customizations to make android fun.. Paranoid would be fine?

deepak2001 said:
So.. I just want customizations to make android fun.. Paranoid would be fine?
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ALL of the ROMs are fun. Try them and see.

List of Roms
deepak2001 said:
I have not unlocked my bootloader.. And have many things on my device [Been Using It For Over A Month]
I have many apps, contacts, app save files [games], etc.
Will I need to re-download all the apps again? Is there any way i could preserve this data? What all can I preserve.
Also, any Custom ROM suggestion. I liked Paranoid Android, but it releases a new beta like every week... This means that I'll have to flash it again? Leading to data loss every time?
I use this device as my primary device
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Here is the list of ROMS for Nexus 5, http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...dex-google-nexus-5-roms-kernels-mods-t2475401