Hello, I own an mtk device - Tecno boom j7-
Rooted, but running stock ROM ( android v4.4.2). 1gb of Ram and 16gb of Rom. It is a good device, however the manufacturers have refused to release an update for it. As it is not so popular, there are no forums for it or custom ROMs. I really want to upgrade my device to at least android 5.1, so I have decided to take matters into my own hands by "building" my own custom ROM (FROM AOSP), as I know that another device's ROM cannot be flashed for it (learned that the hard way ). However, I do not know how to go about getting and modifying the source code to work on my device. Since this is a device specific question, any tips or pieces of advice would be much welcome.
Thanks.
the_calculator said:
Hello, I own an mtk device - Tecno boom j7-
Rooted, but running stock ROM ( android v4.4.2). 1gb of Ram and 16gb of Rom. It is a good device, however the manufacturers have refused to release an update for it. As it is not so popular, there are no forums for it or custom ROMs. I really want to upgrade my device to at least android 5.1, so I have decided to take matters into my own hands by "building" my own custom ROM (FROM AOSP), as I know that another device's ROM cannot be flashed for it (learned that the hard way ). However, I do not know how to go about getting and modifying the source code to work on my device. Since this is a device specific question, any tips or pieces of advice would be much welcome.
Thanks.
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Building a custom ROM takes time and a lot of internet data.you're better of porting roms as there are a whole lot of ROMs for mediatek especially 6582/6592
I believe your phone is mediatek 6582 with kernel version 3.4.67 ,if so you can simply port ROM from sites like mtkroms and flash it on your phone
You're right about you can't flash another phones ROM (there are a few exceptions that are irrelevant here) ,but you can port( I,e make some ROMs that's are not for your phone but has the same soc and kernel version run on your phone)
There are a lot of guides about doing it
Good luck
P.s there are custom ROMs already available for your phone
northwindtrades said:
Building a custom ROM takes time and a lot of internet data.you're better of porting roms as there are a whole lot of ROMs for mediatek especially 6582/6592
I believe your phone is mediatek 6582 with kernel version 3.4.67 ,if so you can simply port ROM from sites like mtkroms and flash it on your phone
You're right about you can't flash another phones ROM (there are a few exceptions that are irrelevant here) ,but you can port( I,e make some ROMs that's are not for your phone but has the same soc and kernel version run on your phone)
There are a lot of guides about doing it
Good luck
P.s there are custom ROMs already available for your phone
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Thanks alot @northwindtrades, did a little research and found out you were right, mtk - 6582 with kernel 3.4.67. Heading over to mtkroms right now. Thanks for saving me the trouble and data! :good:
northwindtrades said:
Building a custom ROM takes time and a lot of internet data.you're better of porting roms as there are a whole lot of ROMs for mediatek especially 6582/6592
I believe your phone is mediatek 6582 with kernel version 3.4.67 ,if so you can simply port ROM from sites like mtkroms and flash it on your phone
You're right about you can't flash another phones ROM (there are a few exceptions that are irrelevant here) ,but you can port( I,e make some ROMs that's are not for your phone but has the same soc and kernel version run on your phone)
There are a lot of guides about doing it
Good luck
P.s there are custom ROMs already available for your phone
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Thanks alot @northwindtrades, did a little research and found out you were right, mtk - 6582 with kernel 3.4.67. Heading over to mtkroms right now. Thanks for saving me the trouble and data! :good:
the_calculator said:
Thanks alot @northwindtrades, did a little research and found out you were right, mtk - 6582 with kernel 3.4.67. Heading over to mtkroms right now. Thanks for saving me the trouble and data! :good:
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No problem,goodl luck
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I'm somewhat new to the whole idea of rooting an android device, and flashing custom roms. I've rooted my phone successfully, but there doesn't seem to be a custom rom tailored to my phone anywhere on the web. Is there any way I could use a custom rom (looking at CyanogenMod) for a different device on my own?
Any and all help is appreciated.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Centura (SCH-S738C)
Carrier: StraightTalk
Android Version: ICS 4.0.4 (Stock OS)
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-1207620 (Original Phone Kernel)
christabelle said:
I'm somewhat new to the whole idea of rooting an android device, and flashing custom roms. I've rooted my phone successfully, but there doesn't seem to be a custom rom tailored to my phone anywhere on the web. Is there any way I could use a custom rom (looking at CyanogenMod) for a different device on my own?
Any and all help is appreciated.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Centura (SCH-S738C)
Carrier: StraightTalk
Android Version: ICS 4.0.4 (Stock OS)
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-1207620 (Original Phone Kernel)
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U can port ur own rom for ur device from the custom rom of a similar device with same specs if available with the help of dozens of tutorial in xda.
But you ll have to put a lot of hardwork on learning and implementing it, also have to sacrifice much of ur time. Indeed if you don't wanna do that, just wait until some devs to come up to cook rom for ur device if ur device model is new
Hit thanks rather than typing it
parkourkarthik said:
U can port ur own rom for ur device from the custom rom of a similar device with same specs if available with the help of dozens of tutorial in xda.
But you ll have to put a lot of hardwork on learning and implementing it, also have to sacrifice much of ur time. Indeed if you don't wanna do that, just wait until some devs to come up to cook rom for ur device if ur device model is new
Hit thanks rather than typing it
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I think I'll take a look at some of the tutorials and give that a go. I aim to have as much control over my device as possible.
christabelle said:
I think I'll take a look at some of the tutorials and give that a go. I aim to have as much control over my device as possible.
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Sure u can if are patient enough
Good luck:thumbup:
i have a Galaxy Centura too, but im gonna wait for Area51 to come out with a ROM for it. sounds like they have been working on it for a little bit. but the phone is pretty new, only been out for like 2 months i think.
Sch s738c help
christabelle said:
I'm somewhat new to the whole idea of rooting an android device, and flashing custom roms. I've rooted my phone successfully, but there doesn't seem to be a custom rom tailored to my phone anywhere on the web. Is there any way I could use a custom rom (looking at CyanogenMod) for a different device on my own?
Any and all help is appreciated.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Centura (SCH-S738C)
Carrier: StraightTalk
Android Version: ICS 4.0.4 (Stock OS)
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-1207620 (Original Phone Kernel)
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Can you tell me how you rooted that device Please
I have it but haven't found a working. Root method
Thanks
Harry.
Sent from rooted lg f60 (thanks to unjustified dev)
my device is not sopported cm rom. can i install cm
I have Jiake V8 and I can't find a recovery either TWRP or CMW. my device is not supported and it has Android 4.2.2 JB. Is there any other way I can install a recovery and port a custom ROM. if so can you give a clue please.
hello..i have an android phone running ics. what i want is to install or develop a new android os for the phone. i searched for solution on the web i also go to android.com but the tutorials are hard to follow. i mean how to make the os ..where to get it and to put it on phone.
middaylantern said:
hello..i have an android phone running ics. what i want is to install or develop a new android os for the phone. i searched for solution on the web i also go to android.com but the tutorials are hard to follow. i mean how to make the os ..where to get it and to put it on phone.
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You simply can't install a new android version of the original (Stock) Rom for your device unless your phone manufacturer gives the update for that particular device.But if your phone is rooted and bootloader is unlocked,you could search for custom roms for you device which could be flashed to your device use clockworkmod or by any specic flashing software for your device
middaylantern said:
hello..i have an android phone running ics. what i want is to install or develop a new android os for the phone. i searched for solution on the web i also go to android.com but the tutorials are hard to follow. i mean how to make the os ..where to get it and to put it on phone.
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What phone do u have ?
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my device is cherry mobile burst..i has no rom developers its hard to find a rom for it. .it also has lot of clone frome different brands from different country but even its clones doesnt have rom..but i think i know answer to my question ihave to develop a new rom for my phone by installing it from source. .but enable to do that i have to upgrade my pc . .im running 32 bit linux mint maya, 64bit is the required os to develop and to install 64bit os i have to upgrade my ram to at least 4gb..wich means i have to buy two 2gb identical ddr2 ram. .also need to download 10gb+ source and repo. . anyway thanks. .
middaylantern said:
my device is cherry mobile burst..i has no rom developers its hard to find a rom for it. .it also has lot of clone frome different brands from different country but even its clones doesnt have rom..but i think i know answer to my question ihave to develop a new rom for my phone by installing it from source. .but enable to do that i have to upgrade my pc . .im running 32 bit linux mint maya, 64bit is the required os to develop and to install 64bit os i have to upgrade my ram to at least 4gb..wich means i have to buy two 2gb identical ddr2 ram. .also need to download 10gb+ source and repo. . anyway thanks. .
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so in order to get a higher version of android the carrier you have has to accept a update from the oem (Original equipment manufacturer) or you can root it and get a custom rom which is pretty much the same thing only its less professional and opens source so people can do whatever they want with it. i found a guide on xda on how to root it and get a custom recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215966
Trozzul said:
so in order to get a higher version of android the carrier you have has to accept a update from the oem (Original equipment manufacturer) or you can root it and get a custom rom which is pretty much the same thing only its less professional and opens source so people can do whatever they want with it. i found a guide on xda on how to root it and get a custom recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215966
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actually my phone is already rooted and im already using teamburst rom.. and there is no other rom around there so what iwanted actually is to maybe install or developed a kitkat for my device cause it says that kitkat can run smooth even at a low spec phone like mine. .anyway as for the update from my phone manufacturer it seem it will never gonna happen they seem dont care about any of that , what important to them is to sell the phone and that is that.. most people here seem dont mind that but i do. .i know the answer to my question i know also what to do. .i just dont have the resources for now. .a lot of people use the same phone as mine that looking for the same answer as i do if only we could unite to do this project. .but maybe they just buy new device
Hi can anybody help me to find the right custom rom for my phone ?
S10 4.5" Capacitive Touch MTK6572 Android 4.2.2
Dual Core 512MB RAM 4GB ROM
ive managed to root my phone but i can't find any thing please help.
Hello @JefeEl
At the moment there is no custom ROMs for this particular device.
It does however have an MTK processor which is used in other devices, thus it should be able to port another device's custom ROM to yours. See this thread: Mediatek Porting. The OP states that it is possible to port ROMs from MT6582 to MT6572 and you should be able to port MT6572 ROMs from other devices to yours even easier. This Device uses the exact same SoC and should be a good candidate for your first port.
This does require a bit of research and time but is at the moment your only option.
Cheers!
PulseDroid said:
Hello @JefeEl
At the moment there is no custom ROMs for this particular device.
It does however have an MTK processor which is used in other devices, thus it should be able to port another device's custom ROM to yours. See this thread: Mediatek Porting. The OP states that it is possible to port ROMs from MT6582 to MT6572 and you should be able to port MT6572 ROMs from other devices to yours even easier. This Device uses the exact same SoC and should be a good candidate for your first port.
This does require a bit of research and time but is at the moment your only option.
Cheers!
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Hi thanx for the fast reply
I tried the second option because the first one is some much i get confussed haha
but it didn't work every thing whent fine but when i reboot my phone it only shows a blurr line in the middle :crying:
i restored it back to the factory settings after that.
maybe you have some ideas what whent wrong or something......
These guides should help:
[GUIDE]How To Port Different ROMS to Your Device (Simplest and Fastest)
[GUIDE]How to port manufacturer ROM (Sense/Touchwizz...) [UPDATED For KITKAT]
XDA Assist is unfortunately not a technical help desk, I cannot provide more help. Try and try again, you'll get it eventually.
Good luck!
Hello everyone! I am a little new to this, so please take it easy on me. I have actually never created my own Android ROM via the AOSP, but I have opened up Zip files for ROMs other developers have created and have been able to do basics.
I recently bought this device: MPie G7 (gearbest . com/cell-phones/pp_76182.html)
As you can all tell, it is not exactly a very popular phone. So, finding source code for this phone's ROM is basically, impossible. I have also been unable to find the manufactures website address either (anyone have any ideas?).
Anyway, here are my very noob questions. I am obviously planning on hitting base with the AOSP code, but with Lollipop. This poses a new problem to me, because I cannot find the source code, how am I supposed ot create a kernel specific ROM? This thing runs on a MTK, most precisely: MTK6582. It came with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
I am also worried about one small other thing, which is the gestures. If my phone is on standby, screen is off, I can do gestures on the off screen to do certain things. Similar to the OnePlus One. But, I am worried I will not be able to do that if I build my own ROM from source.
Anyone have suggestions? Or can possibly help? Thank you very much. All your help is appreciated!
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omarquazi said:
Hello everyone! I am a little new to this, so please take it easy on me. I have actually never created my own Android ROM via the AOSP, but I have opened up Zip files for ROMs other developers have created and have been able to do basics.
I recently bought this device: MPie G7 (gearbest . com/cell-phones/pp_76182.html)
As you can all tell, it is not exactly a very popular phone. So, finding source code for this phone's ROM is basically, impossible. I have also been unable to find the manufactures website address either (anyone have any ideas?).
Anyway, here are my very noob questions. I am obviously planning on hitting base with the AOSP code, but with Lollipop. This poses a new problem to me, because I cannot find the source code, how am I supposed ot create a kernel specific ROM? This thing runs on a MTK, most precisely: MTK6582. It came with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
I am also worried about one small other thing, which is the gestures. If my phone is on standby, screen is off, I can do gestures on the off screen to do certain things. Similar to the OnePlus One. But, I am worried I will not be able to do that if I build my own ROM from source.
Anyone have suggestions? Or can possibly help? Thank you very much. All your help is appreciated!
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Why don't you list down some of the specifications of your phone and compare them with other mediatek devices!!!
That way if u have the stock ROM of the phone then u can port ROMs from another mediatek device like xolo q700i which has a dedicated thread!!! xolo q700i has many different number of ROMs !!! That way by zip based theming and porting you might be successful in at least creating a ROM for yourself which u can use as a base for different roms!!!
The way I see it if you don't have source or downloadable ROM from your OEM, you have two options:
- like @thecoolster said you could try flashing ROMs from similar devices, and hope you don't end up stuck with a soft brick.
- or, likely your device can be easily rooted (in the settings perhaps?) if it isn't already. Then you can make nandroid to give yourself a stock ROM to cook.
Actually porting your ROM from a developer device tree and AOSP or CM is hard if you are only a hobbyist cook.
Even with a cooked ROM, you'd need a recovery that lets you flash it or you'd have to use SP flashtool and make your own config files for the flash.
Hello,
With the recent Android M coming out soon, I wanted to try to find a custom ROM to flash onto my Android Phone. It's the VeryKool Sparks II s5015. However, being as it's not very much supported, I'm having issues finding ROM's etc for Lollipop custom builds. Does anyone have any idea's where I could get one? Or what? CM 12 doesn't appear to be compatible.
hey bro, your phone it's compatible but there are no developers working on your specific device, thats the reason for that you can't find a ROM... Whatever your phone have MTK Chipset, install cpu-z app from playstore and see what model is. example mine device is mt6572. when you sure know your device chipset can download custom rom from here: http://_www.mtkroms.com_/ and here: http://_www.mtkcrom.blogspot.com_/ (delete the "_" on URL) obviously you have to ported first for your device, but don't worry, there are tutorials on the pages.
finally sorry for my bad english and... do all things at your own risk, if i helped you click the "thanks" button