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Custom ROM problem (Please help)

Hello everyone!
My problem is probably simple for you, but seems an impossible mission for me. I am a not-so-proud owner of Prestigio Multiphone 5400 . I spend two days in searching how this particular device can get a custom rom running on it, but there wasn't even a topic which suggest roms. No youtube videos. Not a topic even here.
So guys if you can help me a little bit here. What ROM should I put? How to make the recovery (TeamWin says that there aare no recoveries for my phone;ROM manager says there are no Compatible ROMs). What is good for me, how to do it? It would be great if you help out a brother in need. Thank you!
*My phone specs are:
1ghz quad core
512mb of ram
**I am rocking a Jellybean 4.1.2, but it is some kind of slow distribution. No updates (just some custom firmware from Prestigio) The ROM can't handle the RAM (I know it's little but i need something which gives more performance.

Paulieisdead said:
Hello everyone!
My problem is probably simple for you, but seems an impossible mission for me. I am a not-so-proud owner of Prestigio Multiphone 5400 . I spend two days in searching how this particular device can get a custom rom running on it, but there wasn't even a topic which suggest roms. No youtube videos. Not a topic even here.
So guys if you can help me a little bit here. What ROM should I put? How to make the recovery (TeamWin says that there aare no recoveries for my phone;ROM manager says there are no Compatible ROMs). What is good for me, how to do it? It would be great if you help out a brother in need. Thank you!
*My phone specs are:
1ghz quad core
512mb of ram
**I am rocking a Jellybean 4.1.2, but it is some kind of slow distribution. No updates (just some custom firmware from Prestigio) The ROM can't handle the RAM (I know it's little but i need something which gives more performance.
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I'll have a look.
BTW i'm scared that Prestigio bundles a quadcore cpu with 512MB Ram
Are you familiar with russian language? Me not and all blog and so on are i russian...

Ls. xD - I am from Bulgaria the languages are very common to some point. I don't think that it would be a problem.
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Paulieisdead said:
Ls. xD - I am from Bulgaria the languages are very common to some point. I don't think that it would be a problem.
Sent from my PAP5400DUO using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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When i type your phone + root into google all is in russian...
May be some other knows about it.

I am rooted. I told you there is nothing about custom ROM.
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[Completed] [Q] Help for newbie to Android Roms using Linux

Dear all,
I have tried in the past to backup and flash roms on some devices using Windows with some success. Now I have completely switched to Linux and have not been able to find a guide that would allow me to get started.
I have a Lenovo mobile (A806) that comes with good hardware but a crappy version of Android 4.4.2 that makes the user experience very unpleasant.
I am trying to figure out how to root my device, backup the rom currently on my device, find a custom rom (possibly based on Android 5),
flash it, and eventually troubleshooting common problems one might have. It might as well be that there are many other things I need to know, so please just let me know: I am here to learn.
I have no idea where to start to do this from Linux, so I would really appreciate if you folks could point me to the right tools/resources,
and help me getting started.
Thanks a lot in advance to all of you

lucacerone said:
Dear all,
I have tried in the past to backup and flash roms on some devices using Windows with some success. Now I have completely switched to Linux and have not been able to find a guide that would allow me to get started.
I have a Lenovo mobile (A806) that comes with good hardware but a crappy version of Android 4.4.2 that makes the user experience very unpleasant.
I am trying to figure out how to root my device, backup the rom currently on my device, find a custom rom (possibly based on Android 5),
flash it, and eventually troubleshooting common problems one might have. It might as well be that there are many other things I need to know, so please just let me know: I am here to learn.
I have no idea where to start to do this from Linux, so I would really appreciate if you folks could point me to the right tools/resources,
and help me getting started.
Thanks a lot in advance to all of you
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Unfortunately, there is not much about your device on xda.
You can check this thread: Lenovo Golden Warrior A8 (A806) root.
There are some users which have managed to root this device.
Maybe they can help.
Good luck !

It_ler said:
Good luck !
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Thanks a lot I'll try to post in the right thread! Just some more advice: can you point me to some guide to backup and flash roms
from Linux (even general not necessarily for my mobile).
Thanks again!
Luca

lucacerone said:
Thanks a lot I'll try to post in the right thread! Just some more advice: can you point me to some guide to backup and flash roms
from Linux (even general not necessarily for my mobile).
Thanks again!
Luca
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Hi Luca,
here is a thread about flashing ROMs on LINUX: Flash Rom under Linux.
And here another one: step 1 and 3 under linux ?
... but they are originally for another devices.
Here is a better guide: [ROM][DEV][REF] Heimdall Firmware Packages S4 LTE+ I9506 ... as you can see, it's for Samsung devices.
But it's a good read anyway.

Many thanks
I hope I can flash something soon!
Cheers,
Luca

lucacerone said:
Many thanks
I hope I can flash something soon!
Cheers,
Luca
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Sure.
Thread closed and thank you.
Happy new year !

Android Go :V

There is still any dev for janice? :silly:
As some of u know, Google is going to release Android Go based on 8.0/8.1 which should work fine on 0,5GB devices, maybe second life for janice?
Official site

I think Janice still have some devs on, there was someone working on a 7.1 ROM, maybe we can have hope

A Bad Guy said:
8.0 first , then you can dream more :cyclops::cyclops:
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Go is 8.0 based so idk if it's any sense to build Oreo when we know that it won't be stable xD

A Bad Guy said:
I thought it is 8.1 , isnt it ?
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Probably yes, 8.0/8.1 are same OS with small differences

A Bad Guy said:
I thought it is 8.1 , isnt it ?
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I didn't think you had a S Advance too.

A Bad Guy said:
I had one before , around 2012-2013. At that time there is less rom to use
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Too bad, I'm looking for an active dev, but they continue to say they need the device...
so now I'm looking for someone who does have it but doesn't use it.

A Bad Guy said:
This device chip is absolutely same ( and brother phone ) to ace 2 . I suggest you to give the device to ace 2 (chrome) dev...
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It's still my primary phone, so I can't.
But I'm available to make a small donation of 10 euro.
Unfortunately I don't think it's enough, so I invite anyone to post here if you agree with this idea (or the idea to give your S Advance).

A Bad Guy said:
I used it just around 2012-2013 , why dont i use it now ?
It was sold in 2014
I just participate in this thread as old user
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I understand, don't worry. :good:

I am disposed to take part in the collect, considering how much as now an s advance costs, wouldn't be so hard to get quickly the money and with very little effort for all.
I think that is a good idea and can really give a new life to our device.
Obviously a spare s advance of a willing and generous user would be the best thing we can hope in, but seems really hard to happen, however, my hope isn't died yet

Maybe on weekend i'll look into what changes are needed to run atleast nougat on it (from source), if this'll work then we'll think about Oreo xD

edi194 said:
Maybe on weekend i'll look into what changes are needed to run atleast nougat on it (from source), if this'll work then we'll think about Oreo xD
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If you're really interested, I'd suggest to look at the Oreo rom of Chrono:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/rom-lineageos-15-0-t3678722
and to look at the Chrono Kernel (compatible with janice but with some bugs):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...tom-kernel-t2793420/post74179403#post74179403
Ace II has the same chip of S Advance (with some code differences) and the dev is very helpful to explain how it works.
Two guys in the same project would be better than one guy on a single project.
As far as I know @sm_adil doesn't reply to any PM and Epirex is busy on his Moto phone.

isaak said:
If you're really interested, I'd suggest to look at the Oreo rom of Chrono:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/rom-lineageos-15-0-t3678722
and to look at the Chrono Kernel (compatible with janice but with some bugs):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...tom-kernel-t2793420/post74179403#post74179403
Ace II has the same chip of S Advance (with some code differences) and the dev is very helpful to explain how it works.
Two guys in the same project would be better than one guy on a single project.
As far as I know @sm_adil doesn't reply to any PM and Epirex is busy on his Moto phone.
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Yes I agree two or more dev contributing to the same project will be good!!
However if you consider me as fully fledged dev you're wrong I'm more of web developer than android or java. I did build couple of kernel's for testing my skills but than again they were not so stable and I didn't had time to debug it!!
So yeah if get the time I do want to build a ROM for Janice :fingers-crossed:

I've got a Janice right here that I don't use. I'm actually looking right now for a way to root it and install whatever superior than the Gingerbread ROM it currently has, but the point is that it's available for testing purposes. Btw, is it possible to leave a phone number here?

Cambapo said:
I've got a Janice right here that I don't use. I'm actually looking right now for a way to root it and install whatever superior than the Gingerbread ROM it currently has, but the point is that it's available for testing purposes. Btw, is it possible to leave a phone number here?
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@Cambapo
I've just sent you a PM, we can discuss there all the shipping details.
EDIT:
Please let us know as soon as possible.

srinivasprv said:
Hi Isaak,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance. I have been looking if anyone developing Android Go support for it. Found your post on the thread, https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/general/android-t3714953/page2
I want to learn how roms are built and I would like to support in developing Android Go rom for S Advance, if possible. Can you please guide me where I can start?
As per my experience, I have built a modified linux kernel with some modified device drivers and was able to boot it with a debian root filesystem on Freescale SabreLite board. But never built an android rom earlier.
Thanks
Srinivas
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You could start from one of these tutorials:
https://nathanpfry.com/category/android/
I'm not good at compiling, I tried it and didn't like it. So I can't help you more than that.
For this reason, with the help of some xda users, I have donated a S Advance to @ChronoMonochrome.
Currently he's actively developing a new kernel and a new rom in this section:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/development
I think we could expect more roms with higher android versions, so your feedback is important.

Xperia XA single sim Cyanogen/Lineage port?

Does anyone know if there is a Cyanogen or Lineage port or one in dev floating around somewhere?

ccast1645 said:
Does anyone know if there is a Cyanogen or Lineage port or one in dev floating around somewhere?
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Unfortunately, no. there is no custom rom for this device because the dev community are weak and the phone run mtk chipset but there is some kind of rom or theme (i haven' tried yet) for the phone on the 4pda forum if u are interested

Niger Faget said:
Unfortunately, no. there is no custom rom for this device because the dev community are weak and the phone run mtk chipset but there is some kind of rom or theme (i haven' tried yet) for the phone on the 4pda forum if u are interested
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THANK YOU!!! I will check it out.... It's too bad the community of weak with this phone, it's a amazing device.... I guess I'll have to learn how to port!!! Thanks again.

Galaxy tab4 sm t230 updated firmware

Hi guys
I'm looking to update the firmware on this old tablet as it's a bit out of date and a bit sluggish it's been a long time since I've rooted or flashed anything android. I own a Linux satellite receiver and have flashed firmware images bootloader etc so hoping this will help me. I'm basically looking for a guide from start to finish to bring this tablet a bit more up to date, hope somebody can point me in the right direction.
Thanks.
Gilly77

Check if these 2 ROMs are enough stable for you: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...11-cm-14-1-based-android-4-4-4-7-1-2.3648887/

Thanks matteo I think I'd like to try your build I've read quite a few of your post and you seem to know quite a lot about these tablets all I need to know now is what to download and how to flash it
Thanks
Gilly77

Gilly77 said:
Thanks matteo I think I'd like to try your build I've read quite a few of your post and you seem to know quite a lot about these tablets all I need to know now is what to download and how to flash it
Thanks
Gilly77
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What to download is in the thread (rom, gapps and twrp), and you can find instructions all over the internet. I've wrote something in my thread of lineage 16 and twrp on how to install them (lineage 16 has the same instructions as the other ROMs I've linked you) too. What I advice you is to understand well what you have to do before doing everything. Otherwise, it can happen that you'll come back and say: "device doesn't boot anymore, what to do now?"

Yes I'm trying to gather as much information as I can so as to avoid any problems when I actually try to do the flash process. I will read up some more.
Thanks again
Gilly77

matteo0026 said:
Check if these 2 ROMs are enough stable for you: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...11-cm-14-1-based-android-4-4-4-7-1-2.3648887/
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Hey Matteo- do you think this ROM is still the best option for those of us with a SM-T230 / DEGAS ? There isn't a proper LineageOS build is there? Appreciate the knowledge, thank you.

pchc_lx said:
Hey Matteo- do you think this ROM is still the best option for those of us with a SM-T230 / DEGAS ? There isn't a proper LineageOS build is there? Appreciate the knowledge, thank you.
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Yes. There's a LOS16 for T235, but not for T230.

matteo0026 said:
Yes. There's a LOS16 for T235, but not for T230.
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Hi, I will ask maybe stupid question, since knowledge is 0 in terms of android, but is there a possibility to upload some ROM with android 9.0 to T230? (I even do not know if I haven't made mistake in question )
Anyway I need 9.0 for app and already rooted device following step by step instruction.
Thx in advance

kazazel said:
Hi, I will ask maybe stupid question, since knowledge is 0 in terms of android, but is there a possibility to upload some ROM with android 9.0 to T230? (I even do not know if I haven't made mistake in question )
Anyway I need 9.0 for app and already rooted device following step by step instruction.
Thx in advance
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No, since there aren't any devs with enough interest/knowledge to make them.

Hi there. I have found an old SM-T230. I need to install some apps, which require at least Android 7. Will the above Custom ROMS work in that way, that i can install apps build for Android 7 or higher? I fear, i have to find some GApps but thats a other story... if someone can assist to find the right ROM and GApps, this would be nice...

Lifear said:
Hi there. I have found an old SM-T230. I need to install some apps, which require at least Android 7. Will the above Custom ROMS work in that way, that i can install apps build for Android 7 or higher? I fear, i have to find some GApps but thats a other story... if someone can assist to find the right ROM and GApps, this would be nice...
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