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Hi, I'm rather new to all of this.
Website, and just about everything to do with flashing my phone and roms.
Onto the story!
I managed to figure a lot of things out for the most part because i was fooling around with this for most of the day. Including how to flash my phone back to the way it was before i even started all of this.
Any time i manage to get any form of Cyanogen Mod onto my cellphone, and yes. I've tried more than one. I can get them up and working... for the most part. My only problem is that my phone just can't seem to find any service!!
I'm using a Milestone A853 and i've installed CyanogenMod's 9 and 7. Neither of which seem to do any good for my service. x.x Any help would be appreciated.
You might wanna try reposting this in the development section thread of the phone you're using. Is CM officially available for your device?
e495957 said:
You might wanna try reposting this in the development section thread of the phone you're using. Is CM officially available for your device?
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Yeah, Both of them are. Although CM 9 in still in Alpha stages. I'll go ahead and make my way over to the development section and repost this. Hopefully somebody somewhere can help me with this ._.
It's not all bad because i can reflash my phone back into working order, but i'd really like to be able to use CM instead. >_<
Hey all, I have read the One Mini forum top to bottom and am still trying to figure out which ROM I should be using.. i,e CM vs Hybrid VS Magio
Im brand new to Android .. would be great to hear people feedback on the various options .. preferably want to run Kit Kat .. any opinions as to which is the most stable?
Also .. are there any definitive guides as to which root method to use i.e. TWRP or CWM .. or will that depend upon which ROM I want to use .. - and where does S-OFF fit into this whole picture
apologise for the noobness in advance
Cheers
K
The Rom you choose is down to own personal preference, each has their benefits but again that is down to the user. As you’ve “read the forum top to bottom” you will know the Roms available and how stable they are for your device, as that is normally stated in each OP along with installation procedure and requirements e.g. cm11 requires that must have a custom recovery installed that allows SELinux (please see JMZ's Recovery thread with SELinux support for 4.4 KitKat in Original android dev) .As for guides on root - there are plenty step by step guides and walkthroughs on the Q&A Thread. Forget about S-off for now (search Google for ”what is s-off?”) SO... Find the Rom that suits you best (**optional**donate to dev & click thanks if you like their hard work and commitment). Read its requirements and installation procedure and follow exactly. This also applies on rooting/ unlocking bootloader. The main thing to remember is to Always read things twice and follow the instructions step by step.
Thanks for your reply.
I suppose I was just looking for some friendly opinions on people who have tried the various options out there. It's my daily phone so cant be without it in case something stuffs up.
Regarding the "JMZ's Recovery thread with SELinux support for 4.4 KitKat" for h8drift's C11 .. I presume that is the TWRP version 2.6.3.0 .. have already grabbed it available on this thread ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418938&page=5 ?
Unfortunately am not allowed to post in that thread and I just want to get things right in my head before I start .. so its
1. Unlock bootloader (via HTC)
2. Install Custom Recover (from above)
3. Flash ROM
4. Install Gapps
done?
Just out of interest when is a fastboot required? .. in this case does the kernel required come via twrp?
Follow this step by step http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601741. Flash the jmz recovery as you stated in above post, also use latest supersu and latest cm11 link... If that's the rom your planning on using. Btw KitKat is rolling out as an OTA very soon so if you don't feel confident rooting just wait. Good luck
Thanks for that link - is exactly what I was looking for. Everything in one place!
There doesn't seem to be anything like it here in the mini section.
I know about the 4.4 release .. i actually just asked that question somewhere else .. if CM11 is all that necessary once the 4.4 is rolled out to all devices ... what do you think?
Sorry one more Q.. is enabling USB Debugging option necessary?
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Sorry one more Q.. is enabling USB Debugging option necessary?
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It's a developer tool.
"USB Debugging is intended for development purposes only. It can be used to copy data between your computer and your device, install applications on your device without notification, and read log data
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the more Roms equals more choice. The OTA 4.4 release will obviously be stock so will be full of bloat, cm¹¹ is slim and smooth but will not have blinkfeed
If your running Windows 8 on pc you may encounter problems with ADB
Just waiting for CM11 to be more stable before I flash ... no speakerphone in call is a bit of a deal breaker ..
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Just waiting for CM11 to be more stable before I flash ... no speakerphone in call is a bit of a deal breaker ..
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Try the hybrid rom, it's stable
Braddison said:
Try the hybrid rom, it's stable
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.. and really really slim ... im just trying to find out if the dev has fixed the panoramic and gallery yet .. dont have permissions to post and ask in the dev thread ...
Hybrid is nice and fast. I tried CM11 but its not ready for me. It loses net connection and i need to reenter pin. Will test newer versions.
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Hybrid is nice and fast. I tried CM11 but its not ready for me. It loses net connection and i need to reenter pin. Will test newer versions.
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think Hybrid over the stock 4.4 when it finally gets released?
Tried ever ROM.
One Hybrid (With Smart Launcher, no apex) is the best
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Tried ever ROM.
One Hybrid (With Smart Launcher, no apex) is the best
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I liked hybrid also, found battery was quite average though ... None of these roms seem to handle the lock screen well .. ie still sensed
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I liked hybrid also, found battery was quite average though ... None of these roms seem to handle the lock screen well .. ie still sensed
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Hmm. I uploaded Smart Launcher 2 and froze Apex.
Battery started work longer
And made some autorun fixes.
I recommend to upload Hybrid and change a little bit
I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!
Probably not, unless Alcatel comes out with its own Lollipop update or more threads appear here for Hero 2 ROMs.
The Hero 2 isn't very popular, or at least well-known, in the US. I'm surprised you even found it for purchase. Was it on the US Amazon site or a foreign version? Got a link? I was interested in a Hero 2, too, but I could never find it, and now it's getting a little long in the tooth.
Sorry this isn't the answer you wanted. Is it an all right phone overall, though? Reviews were generally favorable.
I don't think there is Lollipop rom for your device.
Hi guys,
any news about lollipop update? Im choosing between Hero 2 and LG G3, but Hero 2 is cheaper for me and it has little bit bigger screen. Any advices please?
Feyse
Lollipop rom for Alcatel hero2
Can any one help us tout get lollipop rom on Alcatel hero2, please
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I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!
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Supposedly a working Marshmallow for Hero 2: http://android-4xda.net/tutorial/upgrade-update-alcatel-hero-2/
7.1.2
Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't
Please, if it is not too much trouble, you can update the link
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Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't
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actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work
dawkun said:
actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work
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This is weird, I looked all over and cannot find any links for original flashing files, not even 4PDA.
But, the rom I ported has no sound (unless you wear headphones), and camera is not working. This was basically just an experiment on trying to port it for first time, but sadly I do not have the device anymore so I won't be able to help much. If you still want to try it, here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/resurrection-remix-5-8-5-alcatel-t3913051
Meanwhile I'll try to keep looking for the original stock ROM for your device, there has to be something.
I'll let you know if I find anything.
As the title says, I'm wondering about the differences between the CM custom ROM and CyanogenOS. I know (or I think I know) COS is what came on the 1+1 from the factory and that CM is the custom ROM can be flashed on it (I'm using CM12.1 on my Falcon 1st Gen Moto G). Come February or March I'll be in the market for a new phone and I'm highly interested in the 1+1 so I'm doing my research and learning all I can now, before I make a purchase. If I buy one from Swappa (which is where I'll get it when I do make my purchase), I'd like to know some info about COS and what would be the pros and cons over CM12.x (or any of the other custom ROMs out there).
Thanks for any info you can give.
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As the title says, I'm wondering about the differences between the CM custom ROM and CyanogenOS. I know (or I think I know) COS is what came on the 1+1 from the factory and that CM is the custom ROM can be flashed on it (I'm using CM12.1 on my Falcon 1st Gen Moto G). Come February or March I'll be in the market for a new phone and I'm highly interested in the 1+1 so I'm doing my research and learning all I can now, before I make a purchase. If I buy one from Swappa (which is where I'll get it when I do make my purchase), I'd like to know some info about COS and what would be the pros and cons over CM12.x (or any of the other custom ROMs out there).
Thanks for any info you can give.
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There are already several threads discussing this in the section you've posted in, not to mention all the information online discussing this subject.
Heisenberg said:
There are already several threads discussing this in the section you've posted in, not to mention all the information online discussing this subject.
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Thanks. I did do some searching before I posted and nothing was coming up with the keywords I was trying. That's why I posted. I may not have a lot of posts but I'm not a noob either.
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alfick3 said:
Thanks. I did do some searching before I posted and nothing was coming up with the keywords I was trying. That's why I posted. I may not have a lot of posts but I'm not a noob either.
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They're essentially the same ROM, but different. COS is considered the stable branch and is the stock ROM for this device, CM is the nightly branch, it's more up to date but more prone to bugs.
I dont know why there is a disscussion about something like this???
I looked before i post but i think i am right !!!
Where shoud be the diffrent ???
COS is not CyanogenMod !! It is Color OS!!!
Only "CM" stands for Cyanogen*MOD* i dont know why someone starts somthing like this but ... there are only diffrent betwen Nightlys and Stable!!!
Like -> CM11 or CM11s OR CM12.1 -> CM12.1S
and if u think im not right, look by ure self on CM official website for Stuff like COS or else show me there what kind of ROM names COS12 or else there!!
The International OPO came with CM11S and not with this Fakenames someone gives to get more attention!
Greez Kinzal
Kinzal said:
I dont know why there is a disscussion about something like this???
I looked before i post but i think i am right !!!
Where shoud be the diffrent ???
COS is not CyanogenMod !! It is Color OS!!!
Only "CM" stands for Cyanogen*MOD* i dont know why someone starts somthing like this but ... there are only diffrent betwen Nightlys and Stable!!!
Like -> CM11 or CM11s OR CM12.1 -> CM12.1S
and if u think im not right, look by ure self on CM official website for Stuff like COS or else show me there what kind of ROM names COS12 or else there!!
The International OPO came with CM11S and not with this Fakenames someone gives to get more attention!
Greez Kinzal
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Lmao. Sorry, but you're so wrong. You can't have looked very hard or very well. This device did initially come shipped with CM11S, that's what they used to call the official firmware for this phone. But ever since Lollipop they renamed the official firmware for this phone to Cyanogen OS, it's abbreviated to COS12 or COS12.1 depending on which build is being referenced, and it's abbreviated even further to COS. There's no such thing as CM12S or CM12.1S, even though some people mistakenly refer to COS12 or COS12.1 by those names.
The official name for the latest firmware is indeed Cyanogen OS 12.1, but that doesn't mean people don't refer to it unofficially as COS12.1, or that they're wrong in doing so. We see common abbreviations all over the world. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in America is commonly known as the FBI. The European Organization for Nuclear Research is commonly known as CERN. And Cyanogen OS 12.1 is commonly known as COS12.1.
CM does stand for CyanogenMod, and COS stands for Cyanogen OS. He's asking about the difference between the two different versions. CyanogenMod has never been the official firmware for this phone so you're dead wrong there. You might want to check your facts before posting in such a manner and accusing someone of looking for attention. It is in fact you who is incorrect.
Do you actually even own this device or know anything about it?
Oh Yes i have a OPO and i am running with COS (Color OS) hmm......
Okay i found it ..... but i never saw it before maybe while i am only on custom roms! In europen forums.......i saw threads about COS "Cyanogen OS" but i thougth about fakes!
NVM Youre right an i am false!......
But in the CyanogenMod site (the have cyanogenmod site and cyanogenos site) the ROMS are called CM12.1 or CM12.1s if u dont belive me i will show u the links!
EDIT: And please dont tell me it wasnt the Official OS for OPO witch OPO we talk about???
The Europen one came OFFICIAL with CM!!
Greez Kinzal
Kinzal said:
Oh Yes i have a OPO and i am running with COS (Color OS) hmm......
Okay i found it ..... but i never saw it before maybe while i am only on custom roms! In europen forums.......i saw threads about COS "Cyanogen OS" but i thougth about fakes!
NVM Youre right an i am false!......
But in the CyanogenMod site (the have cyanogenmod site and cyanogenos site) the ROMS are called CM12.1 or CM12.1s if u dont belive me i will show u the links!
EDIT: And please dont tell me it wasnt the Official OS for OPO witch OPO we talk about???
The Europen one came OFFICIAL with CM!!
Greez Kinzal
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There isn't a single mention of CM12.1S in either of the sites, because there's no such thing as CM12.1S. Go and look yourself, there's no mention of it anywhere.
Plus, you're getting confused between the entities, let me explain it:
CM = CyanogenMod
This is the community run project, and has never been the official firmware for this phone).
CM11S / COS12(.1) = Cynogen Inc
This is the corporate branch, this is that only official firmware that has ever been come with this phone).
Therefore the international (or European as you call it) model of this phone never came with CM (CyanogenMod) as the stock firmware because that's the community run project, not the corporate branch that supplies the firmware for this device.
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Oh Yes i have a OPO and i am running with COS (Color OS) hmm......
Okay i found it ..... but i never saw it before maybe while i am only on custom roms! In europen forums.......i saw threads about COS "Cyanogen OS" but i thougth about fakes!
NVM Youre right an i am false!......
But in the CyanogenMod site (the have cyanogenmod site and cyanogenos site) the ROMS are called CM12.1 or CM12.1s if u dont belive me i will show u the links!
EDIT: And please dont tell me it wasnt the Official OS for OPO witch OPO we talk about???
The Europen one came OFFICIAL with CM!!
Greez Kinzal
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I got this device last week (it got shipped to Belgium, Europe) and I can confirm that it got shipped with CyanogenOS 12, not with CyanogenMod. So, unfortunately, you're wrong.
Sent from my OPO running Sultanxda's CM 12.1
What the hell is going on here, relax guys you need a rest...
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Heisenberg is correct in his statements regarding the firmware which ships on the OPO, however, there are distinct differences between the open sourced community CyanogenMod projects and the CyanogenOS besides one (COS) being the official stable branch and the other (CM) being the development branch. The most important of these differences being that the corporate entity CyanogenOS includes proprietary closed sourced replacements for several open sourced apps found in CyanogenMod. And to further complicate things CyanogenOS seems to have a different lineup of these proprietary apps with every iteration. For example the Cyanogen firmware has at various times included an alternate keyboard app (askey), email app (Boxer), and several unique to the OS features like an exclusive camera, browser, sound mixer, and theme. There are other differences too that a close examination of the files from each ROM easily reveal. I hope this helps.
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Heisenberg is correct in his statements regarding the firmware which ships on the OPO, however, there are distinct differences between the open sourced community CyanogenMod projects and the CyanogenOS besides one (COS) being the official stable branch and the other (CM) being the development branch. The most important of these differences being that the corporate entity CyanogenOS includes proprietary closed sourced replacements for several open sourced apps found in CyanogenMod. And to further complicate things CyanogenOS seems to have a different lineup of these proprietary apps with every iteration. For example the Cyanogen firmware has at various times included an alternate keyboard app (askey), email app (Boxer), and several unique to the OS features like an exclusive camera, browser, sound mixer, and theme. There are other differences too that a close examination of the files from each ROM easily reveal. I hope this helps.
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Thank you sir. That is great info. I've been watching the phones on swappa and have noticed some come with the Cyanogen OS. I know that this phone is very open for custom ROMs so I know that what ever it comes with when I purchase it I can put what I want on it.
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Hai,
I was running on CM 12, when i stumbled upon OPO forum about Oxygen OS , a month back. out of curiosity , i changed my Custom ROM to Oxygen OS. I am not a power user, but just followed the step-by-step guide!. Now, i am not happy with Oxygen and want to switch back to CyanogenMOD. I tried many step-by-step guides for the same, but they are confusing, asked me to install many new softwares and to top all, have only Macbookpro with me and no windows machine. can anyone please help with switching back to CM. sorry if i sound stupid!
P.S. my OPO is not rooted. I have downloaded TWRP, SuperSU, ADB and still clueless where to start!
Go around the guides/tutorials.
At this point, I recommend you just flash a different ROM, such as Sultan's or jgcaap's CM13 .
Hahaha... Man it's okay to be novice, everyone has a first time.
I don't have MacBook and never tried rooting using Mac , but here at xda I found a guide for you :
Link for rooting using Mac :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
There was some discussion at Nexus 6P thread, even that may help you. You can check that if you have any problems installing.
Some discussion thread at Nexus 6P forum :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/rooting-macbook-pro-t3297759
Hope it helps! Thanks