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[Q] How can I upgrade my ZTE Grand Era u985 to Kitkat or lollipop ?

Hi, I am new to android and stuff, so I still dont know how to do it, but can I ask how can I upgrade it to kitkat or lollipop (if not can I just upgrade it to Jellybean ?)

llCrosshairsll said:
Hi, I am new to android and stuff, so I still dont know how to do it, but can I ask how can I upgrade it to kitkat or lollipop (if not can I just upgrade it to Jellybean ?)
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You shouln't have bought Chinese devices like this. They don't provide necessary guide for their things out of their country. They do things in their own forums and own language.
Okay, I didn't find any ROMS for Kitkat for your device.
I just came to know that you can upgrade to Jellybean. I just saw this:
suunnittelija said:
4.1.2 update was released today. Here's the direct link for download:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3082485858&uk=3442944625
It's recommended to update first from B03 to B04 and then do the 4.1.2 update. Here's the link for 4.0.4 B04:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3921007642&uk=3945654451
How to do 4.1 update. Remember to backup first!:
1. Download V985_update_4.1.2.7z upgrade package file and unzip the file. Under the folders there's update.zip.
2. Copy update.zip to the external SD card root directory
3. Enter the "Settings" -> "System Software Updates" -> "Storage card upgrade." and uncheck "retain user data upgrade". If this is checked, it will cause some issues and the phone might not boot.
4.Click the OK button to upgrade. Upgrade process starts automatically after a few seconds.
Root & recovery:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=4088477952&uk=1178049129
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The forum thread link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135672
And maybe you must only use this tool: http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=505744596&shareid=3127577430&third=0
You can ask the users who have the same device as yours like him maybe: suunnittelija

I don't have it anymore, sold it while ago. 985 was good phone!

can I update my phone ?
GokulNC said:
You shouln't have bought Chinese devices like this. They don't provide necessary guide for their things out of their country. They do things in their own forums and own language.
Okay, I didn't find any ROMS for Kitkat for your device.
I just came to know that you can upgrade to Jellybean. I just saw this:
The forum thread link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135672
And maybe you must only use this tool: http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=505744596&shareid=3127577430&third=0
You can ask the users who have the same device as yours like him maybe: suunnittelija
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Thanks, but one more question, I cant update my phone to kitkat or lollipop ?

llCrosshairsll said:
Thanks, but one more question, I cant update my phone to kitkat or lollipop ?
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I believe ZTE has not released kitkat or lollipop updates, but there should be Cyanogenmod available. I quickly searched from Chinese sites and I found these:
CyanogenMod 10.2(Android 4.3.1) For ZTE U985
http://bbs.flydev.cc/thread-5719-1-1.html
[Live Team] [update fix2] CM11 For ZTE U985 special edition release
http://bbs.flydev.cc/thread-6748-1-1.html
Download links should be available on those threads but you need to login first and post comment to the thread so that the link will be visible. Chrome with Google translator is needed When I downloaded roms from Chinese sites they required posts in Chinese, all english posts was removed and they can ban user who posts in english. So just copy paste something clever from earlier posts. Good luck!

can I ?
suunnittelija said:
I believe ZTE has not released kitkat or lollipop updates, but there should be Cyanogenmod available. I quickly searched from Chinese sites and I found these:
Download links should be available on those threads but you need to login first and post comment to the thread so that the link will be visible. Chrome with Google translator is needed When I downloaded roms from Chinese sites they required posts in Chinese, all english posts was removed and they can ban user who posts in english. So just copy paste something clever from earlier posts. Good luck!
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can I install the CyanogenMod 10.2 through different forums, or through YT ? cause I am afraid that if I install the CyanogenMod 10.2 in that site, my android's language will turn in to chinese which I cannot understand. Thanks in advance.

[Completed] [Q] help with blu studio 5.0 c

i just got this phone and it is awesome except when the prior owner updated the firmware it no longer is rooted. there is a built in app called super su but it is missing a binary file it says needs to be installed to root the phone? also as a backup i am trying to find a mirrored link or a working link for the most current android firmware for my model. can anyone please help me by providing simple, basic easy to understand way how to root my phone, what free app will be needed to root it and last a link for the firmware. it just says on the container the phone was in blu studio 5.0 c there is no hd written next to the model description. thank you for taking time to read this.

Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search uncovered a great thread detailing how to root this phone:
[How-To] BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U) – Rooting, Recovery Install, Flash Latest Stock Rom
That thread also contains a link to the latest stock firmware for your device. For future reference you can find the specific device forum for this phone here:
Blu Studio 5
Good luck!

firmware
i tried the link for the factory rom and it was a dead link said file was no longer there for download. to be honest since there is alot involved in flashing the phone with the most current firmware available i am going to just pass and just keep what the phone currently has firmware wise. i do not want to by mistake brick the phone. all i really want to do is have on hand a copy of the most current firmware for my phone so in the event i need to re-flash it i can. i have tried seeking the firmware file for the phone but keep hitting dead links. thank you for your time. if u do have a live link so i can download a up to date firmware for the phone i could use that. thank you
timmaaa said:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search uncovered a great thread detailing how to root this phone:
[How-To] BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U) – Rooting, Recovery Install, Flash Latest Stock Rom
That thread also contains a link to the latest stock firmware for your device. For future reference you can find the specific device forum for this phone here:
Blu Studio 5
Good luck!
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I can't seem to find what you're looking for, it's probably best to ask in the q&a section for your device here:
Studio 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
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No response in two days, thread closed.

[FAQ][HELP THREAD][GUIDES LIST] Ask Any Question for Xperia L

Hello Everyone.
Good News for everyone. I have decided to maintain a help thread at Xperia L community in order to keep the threads for development/general section more clean and better organised. I have been noticing for a long time that whenever new users join, they still are not sure about the rules and thus mistakenly post in the wrong sections too often. If any senior member points it out to them, mostly it is either ignored or taken personally. Thus I have decided a combined help section would be very helpful to the community and the questions which are sometimes left unanswered and lost in question answer forums, that would not happen again for all of you.
I would be personally answering all your questions and shall refer you to someone in case I feel someone else would be able to answer the same question in a more detailed way. Other users can feel free to answer as well if you think you can tackle the situation well and make sure while answering any question, you provide enough information to the users as well. You can easily link the users to posts if you think a question has been already answered.
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A sample would be something like this
Device: c2105
ROM name: CM 12 dated 10th May
ROM version and base: 3.99-RC2
Build number: CM_taoshan-userdebug 4.3 JLS36G
kernel version and its settings: 3.4.0-thunderzap.kernel.plus [email protected] #193
Rooted
Sabertooth Mod
I can not use my WIFI. Although i tried flashing Wifi modules but it does not work.
I flashed CM over 1.5.2A.0.17 Stock
ETC
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NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
Edit: done. Thank you
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.

Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!

SdtBarbarossa said:
NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
1. the blue color you are using in some parts of that post is HARD to read in XDA app "dark" (blue text black background)
2. may you refer to my app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
CWM from Varun
TWRP from Rohan
important is that this will not work on stockrom
would be nice ^^
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Both requested have been considered. Check it again
Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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We are all busy, we promise to answer whenever we can. No pressure
david pro said:
Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!
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Can you list them to me before I can post them somewhere?
Also can everyone of you can rate this 5 star so we can pin this post ?
gambit1999 said:
Hey, guys! Hope you're having a nice day! I'll cut to the chase now...
Now, I wanna downgrade my Xperia L from android version 4.2.2 to version 4.1.2. I know there already are quite a few threads on this topic but, I am completely new to all of this. I've tried following those and many other threads but have not been able to accomplish anything so far. Ha! I don't even what some of the terms mean.
Thanks for your help in advance,
Pranav
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Why don't you check this thread and thank everyone who contributed ?
GreyLDroid said:
Is there any Lollipop ROM which is (relatively) stable and bugfree? I have CM12.1 and am not really satisfied (after all it's only beta 2)
It doesn't have to have plenty of functionality (but would be nice if it really had some)
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Although everyone likes to have their own customisation in a ROM and what features they are looking for, it is very hard to pin point which would suit you best. For now , the best thing you can do is test few roms like Resurrection Remix, PACMAN etc and see what suits you best.
As far as your stablility issues are concern, the BSOD is major problem in 12.1. I suggest you go back to CM12 nightlies from official website.

next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.

SdtBarbarossa said:
next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Joery360 said:
There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.
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Did that. He said it wouldn't be help to pin it. Maybe quote users to this guide be helpful as everything is arranged here.
Added warning to partition guide

Known Problems and how to solve it:
1.
- S (Situation)
the wifi dont work after flashing Thunderzap boot.img via fastboot/flashtool.... on every rom
- R (Reason)
you flashed the Kernel but missed the modules and settings
- F (Fix)
flash the Thunderzap.zip via recovery (no need to wipe anything)
2.
- S
i have no root on cm12
- R
not activated
- F
go to settings-> about phone
tap 7 times on buildnumber
go back to settings-> developeroptions and activate root
(alternative you can flash this in recovery http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
3.
- S
i am not able to flash any file in CM recovery.... it says i have a wrong device
- R
the default.prop is wrong....changes are already provided to varun but he didnt merget it till now
- F
(need root)
flash any FOTA recovery with my app ... there are CWM , TWRP and a working CM recovery available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
4
- S
i cant take screenshot on cm12
- R
the key combo has changed
- F
press powerbutton and vol - at same time (its a bit tricky)
5.
- S
i have echo in calls (many roms)
- R
(the hell nobody knows exactly)
- F
Go into terminal (requires root) and enter:
su
setprop persist.audio.fluence.mode false
setprop persist.audio.handset.mic analog
reboot
that should fix it
....to be continued
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@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.

cascabel said:
@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.
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do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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I've been using UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip since cm12 and have had no issues. I did have problems with another version (i can't remember which, unfortunately). [emoji4]

appukpt said:
xperia l
've unlocked bootloader by following the instructions provided on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and the fastboot tool sad "OKAY". Now when I try to turn it on again, I see SONY and then XPERIA logo, and then Xperia colour animation on the screen. It's been like that for more than an hour, and to turn it off I needed to pull out the battery. PC companion doesn't recognize it . I've tried holding the volume up button while starting up (the logos) and holding down both volume buttons and nothing happened.
Is there any way to fix this?
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Kindly go through second post of this thread for guides if you are unsure about them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/help/help-thread-question-xperia-l-t3109847

SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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You can get the latest SuperSU flashable zip here
ZIP is flashable in CWM, TWRP & Philz Touch

Strange enough. After I put this guide up, there has been less questions in the forum. Guide working ? What do you reckon

After Xperia L
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?

HMZGUPUR said:
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?
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Z2 i think

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dominater56 said:
Hi, I know this isn't the right thread, but its the closest I can get to having my question answered.
So basically I have a DROID RAZR HD XT926 rooted, with android 4.4.2, kernel version 3.4.42 and system version 182.46.10 which is downgraded using instructions from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-hd/general/root-droid-razr-hd-xt926-183-46-15-t3062040
So what I want to do is unlock my bootloader. I have been trying for a few days and searched many forums but with no success. I didn't find any other method other than using motopocalypse. I have tried using the apk version from my phone and the app says bootloader is unlocked but when I check in fastboot mode it says device is locked and status code 0. When I use the pc method ( I have windows 10) it just shows daemon started successfully... and then u nothing.
If anyone could provide any assistance I would really appreciate it.
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what is kernel date?
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sd_shadow said:
what is kernel date?
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Kernel date: Jul 29 2014

dominater56 said:
Kernel date: Jul 29 2014
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that version cannot be unlocked
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sd_shadow said:
that version cannot be unlocked
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Awww
There must be some workaround

dominater56 said:
Awww
There must be some workaround
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If there is, no one has discovered it yet. Most developers have given up and moved on to newer devices, so finding a way to unlock the bootloader is effectively impossible.

Help updating an old XT926
Hi
I have an ex-Verizon XT926, although I am in the UK. When I first got it I rooted it and unlocked the bootloader (and changed some obscure setting so that it would potentially work on GSM in the US). But I never actually updated the ROM or took any OTA. So it is still on Android 4.1.2, 9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.
Although I'm being offered 9.18.79.en.US OTA, it won't successfully take that (presumably because I've rooted it, or because it doesn't like the version of TWRP I have installed).
I've spent some time googling/searching, but as the version-relevant threads are pretty old now, it all gets a bit confusing.
What I'd like to do is to upgrade to Marshmallow, if a reasonable version exists for this phone. Is it essentially as simple as finding a suitable ROM and installing it from the SD card using ROM Manager? Or via TWRP? Do I need to worry about what version of TWRP I have installed?

Axe Murderer said:
Hi
I have an ex-Verizon XT926, although I am in the UK. When I first got it I rooted it and unlocked the bootloader (and changed some obscure setting so that it would potentially work on GSM in the US). But I never actually updated the ROM or took any OTA. So it is still on Android 4.1.2, 9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.
Although I'm being offered 9.18.79.en.US OTA, it won't successfully take that (presumably because I've rooted it, or because it doesn't like the version of TWRP I have installed).
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You cannot install updates unless full stock
You will need to flash a official (xml.zip) firmware with RSD Lite
I've spent some time googling/searching, but as the version-relevant threads are pretty old now, it all gets a bit confusing.
What I'd like to do is to upgrade to Marshmallow,
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latest official rom is Kitkat 4.4.2,
Marshmallow may available in a custom rom like CyanogenMod 13 (cm13)
if a reasonable version exists for this phone. Is it essentially as simple as finding a suitable ROM and installing it from the SD card using ROM Manager? Or via TWRP? Do I need to worry about what version of TWRP I have installed?
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I wouldn't use Rom Manager, Twrp version does matter, find a rom you would like to try, then ask in the rom ask in the Rom thread which TWRP version works best.
You will most likely need the Kitkat bootloader
I would just flash a official kitkat 4.4.2 (xml.zip) firmware with RSD Lite

dominater56 said:
Awww
There must be some workaround
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The XT926/XT925/XT910 bootloader can now be unlocked with Subnshine.apk
free to test compatiblity, $25 to unlock

Is it possible to downgrade the device so I can unlock the bootloader? I refuse to use Sunshine. I am on 183.46.15

Dvdxploitr said:
Is it possible to downgrade the device so I can unlock the bootloader? I refuse to use Sunshine. I am on 183.46.15
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no
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I have flashed twrp 2.8.5.0 and it works fine, but when I try to flash cm12 I just get stuck loading. From twrp I go to advanced wipe and tick dalvic cache ,data,system and cache, wipe then flash cm12, then reboot system. Any ideas? I'm a noon...its taken a lot of patience to get this far, thank you for your time
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Noob I meant nooob

xixboxcuttaxix said:
I have flashed twrp 2.8.5.0 and it works fine, but when I try to flash cm12 I just get stuck loading. From twrp I go to advanced wipe and tick dalvic cache ,data,system and cache, wipe then flash cm12, then reboot system. Any ideas? I'm a noon...its taken a lot of patience to get this far, thank you for your time
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Noob I meant nooob
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may need a different twrp version
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are you installing gapps too, if so what version?
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I used the cyanogenmod app to download cm12 and the Gapps nano package for cm12. Also tried cm11 with and without its corresponding Gapps...just hangs on the duel core logo, cm12 hangs on the blue alien logo? Should I factory reset? Or will I lose my cm downloads and be screwed? Thanks for the assist

Solution to my problem was to wipe internal storage,dalvic cache,system data and cache, the went great I have cm12.1 running smooth all gapps from nano package running well. Thanks for the help, cm12.1 is really nice.

Hello,
Thanks to many threads here I was able to fix my non so well working xt925 and installed a working CM 13, but right now I face a little issue :
Everything works fine (android, apps, ...), but when I restart the phone, instead of following the restart I ask it always goes into fastboot.
I can force reboot recovery, normal, whatever, it goes to fastboot.
I have then to type fastboot continue, or to reset into bootloader to hit the command Normal powerup to start launching android.
I haven't found much info about this as everytime I looked for it, I only got people stucked onto fastboot with broken recovery/os.
I am with a jellybean bootloader.
EDIT : I actually found the solution, get into fastboot mode, and type fastboot oem fb_mode_clear. The device will then restart normally. I guess I hit factory mode at some point in my previous operations. Sorry for the useless question.
Martin

No custom ROMs work?
I have an XT925 with an unlocked bootloader and it was stuck in AP fastboot mode for some time before I unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP recovery 2.8.6.0. RSD Lite still won't flash 4.0.4 or 4.1.2 and just returns:
Code:
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I can however flash stock 4.0.4 and 4.1.2 ROMs to my Razr HD using the Razr HD Toolkit (thread here), and flash a modified Canadian 4.4.2 OTA (from here) using RSD Lite.
For some reason though, no custom ROMs work. Many others (such as PACMAN) were hosted on GOO.IM or some other dead site (such as the unofficial Resurrection Remix), so they were impossible to download. I've only tried Dirty Unicorns, MIUI, CM11, CM12.1 and SlimKat, and only Dirty Unicorns could get to the boot animation. All other ROMs don't boot past the Unlocked Bootloader Warning screen (which has now been replaced with a Motorola Dual Core Technology one).
Any ideas?

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Assalam o Alaikum!
I have moto xt926. It was working fine but now it's not accepting Sim Card. But sometimes it Accept Sim Card.
In Morning when i Turn ON my mobile sometimes sim works. But after 5 or 4 minutes it disappears automatically. Mobile phone is Rooted. I Rooted Phone 6 months ago but this problem came just a month ago.
How can i check that this is problem of hardware or Software?
( Sorry for Bad English)
Here are some Screenshots of my mobile while working sim card in Morning and then it disappearing.
I did Flash firmware after this problem but nothing changed.
Help me I'm very upset. I can't afford another mobile.
That's all .
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[Q&A + Requests] EagleXperience 5.0b1 (LOCKED / UNLOCKED BL)

Since the QAbot didn't want to make the thread by itself, I'm forced to create it.
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QA Bot said:
Q&A for [ROM] EagleXperience 5.0b1 (LOCKED / UNLOCKED BL)
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM] EagleXperience 5.0b1 (LOCKED / UNLOCKED BL). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
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So, to sum up, if you have any general doubt, non-devlopment related, please, post them here, let's keep the main thread on-topic. Thank you.

Thanks for doing ALL this, I'll try it asap.
Good luck with keeping thread clean ??
Sent from my D2303

@linuxct can u help me how can i install multirecovery without PC? My pc broke 1 day before i got added to beta testing etc.
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rakowisko said:
@linuxct can u help me how can i install multirecovery without PC? My pc broke 1 day before i got added to beta testing etc.
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Try with the Mobile installer from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863141499
Instructions on how to use it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64878678&postcount=188

I've got a locked BootLoader, will Xposed work on my device running EagleXperience 5.0b1 ROM?

ChristianFerrer said:
I've got a locked BootLoader, will Xposed work on my device running EagleXperience 5.0b1 ROM?
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Yes, the main reason why it's made is because Xposed
Good Luck!
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Can I somehow remove Multiuser and root from the rom? Multiuser not needed for me cause I wont use it, but root coz I cant play some games with root (not only Pokemon GO)

Can I use this rom on d2304?

Can't Download OTA update 5.0b1-ota1
@linuxct can u give me link to download the rom update directly from mega, drive, etc, please? Bcz I can't download through OTA updater. It says "unable to get download status". Thanks.