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What to do after I root my droid

I've had my droid for about 3 months now and I'm thinking of rooting my droid I have the one push of a button root but after I root it what do I do. My friend was telling me about kernals and roms but I don't know were how to do this. I know I'm a newbie but please any assistance? Would be nice thanks.
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Palmsterguy said:
I've had my droid for about 3 months now and I'm thinking of rooting my droid I have the one push of a button root but after I root it what do I do. My friend was telling me about kernals and roms but I don't know were how to do this. I know I'm a newbie but please any assistance? Would be nice thanks.
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MAKE A NANDROID BACK UP.... After that you can Overclock, download new UIs, Roms and Themes...

maxohkc said:
MAKE A NANDROID BACK UP.... After that you can Overclock, download new UIs, Roms and Themes...
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x 90 billion
whenever you flash a new ROM or Kernel, just in case your phone doesn't like the Kernel you flash. for example my phone doesn't like anything but a Low Voltage Kernel, whereas my friends Droid doesn't like anything but Ultra Low Voltage Kernel. Each phone is different.
Currently my phone is running CyanogenMOD 6.1RC4 with the NEXtheme with the Stock CM 6.1 Kernel. So far I absolutely love it. I am so happy that I decided to Root my phone. Now Im slowly teaching my self how to build ROMS and themes and such.

Palmsterguy said:
after I root it what do I do
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Un-root it, of course...

Grizzld said:
Un-root it, of course...
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umm why? lol

jamezelle said:
umm why? lol
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I'm pretty sure that was sarcasm.
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(Q) How to install/flash kernel?

So with the kernel released, anyone want to educate us how to flash a kernel? Id like to dig into this kernel, and if I can do anything with it, id like to know how to flash it to test...
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it should be the same as on any other phone. boot into ClockWork Recovery and select "install .zip from sd card"(or you could specify in ROM Manager that you want to do that also.

No, its not the same as any other phone...you can't install a custom kernel on the Bionic because it can only run a signed boot image...ala the locked bootloader.
The release of the kernel source, while welcome, is not anything that end users can do anything with at all and is of limited use to developers as well, due to the fact that Moto doesn't release everything and custom kernels are not possible.

^^^ what he said
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cellzealot said:
No, its not the same as any other phone...you can't install a custom kernel on the Bionic because it can only run a signed boot image...ala the locked bootloader.
The release of the kernel source, while welcome, is not anything that end users can do anything with at all and is of limited use to developers as well, due to the fact that Moto doesn't release everything and custom kernels are not possible.
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Thank you, I thought that was the case, but not 100%. however I knew it could not be flashed thru cwm
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runandhide05 said:
Thank you, I thought that was the case, but not 100%. however I knew it could not be flashed thru cwm
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Well, you're wrong.
It the phone was unlocked, that is where you'd flash the kernel - through recovery.

well, the procedure of installing a kernal is the same as a ROM(meaning you don't have to go through BootLoader)... so as far as installing, the above is how you'd do it... but wether or not(not) your phone accepts it is a different story considering the current status of the Bionic.

Hmm, wonder if any one is willing to try... If u have then knowledge to put that in a flashsble zip, il try... what's the worst that could happen.... Have soft brick and rds back to life....???
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mistawolfe said:
Well, you're wrong.
It the phone was unlocked, that is where you'd flash the kernel - through recovery.
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Lol...love the straight forward "well your wrong"
Lol.
Thanks tho
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runandhide05 said:
Lol...love the straight forward "well your wrong"
Lol.
Thanks tho
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Haha. I wasn't trying to be a jerk, you just said you were 100%.
I'm pretty blunt man, don't take it personal
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mistawolfe said:
Haha. I wasn't trying to be a jerk, you just said you were 100%.
I'm pretty blunt man, don't take it personal
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I didn't take it personal...hesnse the lols. All good. And ur right...don't know what I was thinking, cause that's the way we flashed them on the xoom..
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mistawolfe said:
Haha. I wasn't trying to be a jerk, you just said you were 100%.
I'm pretty blunt man, don't take it personal
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Not to nickpick but said I was not 100% about about the lockedboot loader preventing flashing of kernels, followed by my incorrect statement
An again all good! Nothing wrong with a little ball busten. Hehe
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Jeez. The kernel source was barely released a day or two ago. Give the dev community a few days to sort out what they can do with it before getting all crazy about it. We already have ClockworkMod Recovery for the Bionic. Chances are, since they have the full source code, we'll have refined flashable kernels that are bootloader-compliant in the coming weeks.

projektorboy said:
Jeez. The kernel source was barely released a day or two ago. Give the dev community a few days to sort out what they can do with it before getting all crazy about it. We already have ClockworkMod Recovery for the Bionic. Chances are, since they have the full source code, we'll have refined flashable kernels that are bootloader-compliant in the coming weeks.
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I am hoping this is the case as well.
Not sure if the entire source was released or just what was contractually obligated to under the GPL.(which is likely the case since everything would give the dev's the key to the kingdom so to speak.)

runandhide05 said:
Not to nickpick but said I was not 100% about about the lockedboot loader preventing flashing of kernels, followed by my incorrect statement
An again all good! Nothing wrong with a little ball busten. Hehe
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Don't mind mistawolf. Kind of a douche that way sometimes lol I think he means well though.

willbur73 said:
Don't mind mistawolf. Kind of a douche that way sometimes lol I think he means well though.
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Letting someone know their 'facts' are inaccurate makes me a douche?
And who are you Wilbur?
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mistawolfe said:
Letting someone know their 'facts' are inaccurate makes me a douche?
And who are you Wilbur?
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Hey hey hey...we are all friends here.. I don't mind, or in fact I appreciate when I am informed I'm wrong. All good guys.
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Well...since we are being sticklers for the facts here...the easiest and most efficient way to load a custom kernel, if we could do so, would be fastboot.
They are typically released for most devices with unlocked bootloaders in update.zip format, but it's really device dependent and several forms are often available.

cellzealot said:
Well...since we are being sticklers for the facts here...the easiest and most efficient way to load a custom kernel, if we could do so, would be fastboot.
They are typically released for most devices with unlocked bootloaders in update.zip format, but it's really device dependent and several forms are often available.
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Nice. I have only used the flash zip method myself. Miss those days...
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Dual Boot Droid 3 Roms

I recently heard that you can dual boot rom on a droid 3 using safestrap how would I be able to do that?
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The last few pages of this thread have been discussing on this topic. You may want to have a look at it.

DUal boot
blackbuddha said:
The last few pages of this thread have been discussing on this topic. You may want to have a look at it.
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thank you i will check it out

or here.

rodre12 said:
I recently heard that you can dual boot rom on a droid 3 using safestrap how would I be able to do that?
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Yea, there's 2 versions of SafeStrap out. I'd suggest Hashcode's until Rick patches his up. I'm rather surprised to see you're running ICS, but just now heard about SafeStrap? I didn't think that most ICS ROMs even flashed nicely with bootstrap.

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or here.
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Yea, there's 2 versions of SafeStrap out. I'd suggest Hashcode's until Rick patches his up. I'm rather surprised to see you're running ICS, but just now heard about SafeStrap? I didn't think that most ICS ROMs even flashed nicely with bootstrap.
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Yea thnks everyone for the contributions I found out later that ics and bootstrap aren't compatable after serveral sbfs back to stock I will run a giingerbreak droid droid rom on un safe and ics on safe mode thanks everone

I'm curious if boot manager works with this phone? If so thats a muliboot solution.
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Root incoming! Your plans after root?

Wifi tether and I'm going to install batakang and the joker ROMs to try them out. Oh yeah I'm going to back up root with voodoo ota root keeper as we all should do.
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TTLayland said:
Wifi tether and I'm going to install batakang and the joker ROMs to try them out. Oh yeah I'm going to back up root with voodoo ota root keeper as we all should do.
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Is it actually coming or just wishfill thinking?

I trust Dan Rosenberg when he says he will root a device.
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bluetooth wiimote for android games with hdmi is going to be awesome. wifi tether is gonna be nice too

jodybgoode said:
bluetooth wiimote for android games with hdmi is going to be awesome. wifi tether is gonna be nice too
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Very true I plan on the same thing but with the six axis controllers. I've held off on a new cable because of no root.
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I got a question if we get root does it mean we can flash roms or we need the bootloader unlocked too
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I also am excited for root.. I have Linux experience but don't have the posts to post in dev sections so will be glad to help..we need root badly

sickkside13 said:
I got a question if we get root does it mean we can flash roms or we need the bootloader unlocked too
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With safe strap we are able to. Jose is working on a app2sd program. Unlocked boot loader I have little hope for.
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Oh see now sorry for the dumb question i have other rooted devices but i never knew that Motorola had all this security lol
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Today today today today! I cannot wait!
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TTLayland said:
Wifi tether and I'm going to install batakang and the joker ROMs to try them out. Oh yeah I'm going to back up root with voodoo ota root keeper as we all should do.
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To backup the root... Do you just run the app?

My plans are to learn how to successfully flash a rom without bricking the phone.
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I'm backing up my root, getting some nice tweaks, trying out the Batakang ROM, and gonna learn more about development...If I'm smart enough lol

My plans are to add a reboot toggle and the 1% battery mod. I already saw Dan's root method for Jb but I kept running into errors. When I got to adb shell near the last step no matter what I tried it would tell me no directory of that name so I might wait until a one click root shows up. Shouldn't be long now that we actually have a root method.

Black_halo said:
My plans are to add a reboot toggle and the 1% battery mod. I already saw Dan's root method for Jb but I kept running into errors. When I got to adb shell near the last step no matter what I tried it would tell me no directory of that name so I might wait until a one click root shows up. Shouldn't be long now that we actually have a root method.
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Don't hold your breath.
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Black_halo said:
My plans are to add a reboot toggle and the 1% battery mod. I already saw Dan's root method for Jb but I kept running into errors. When I got to adb shell near the last step no matter what I tried it would tell me no directory of that name so I might wait until a one click root shows up. Shouldn't be long now that we actually have a root method.
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Copy and Paste is your friend.......
As long as you can booth into Linux just use Copy/Paste the whole time and pay attention when you have to create the password. This was super easy imo.

Markyzz said:
Don't hold your breath.
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You never know what can happen. I was with the atrix 2 community about two phones ago and all there needs to be is a brave soul to root it and Roms will start coming. And the sooner it becomes rooted and unlocked(and we already have root now) the bigger the community will get. Ive seen it happen. Dont count the AHD and devs out so soon

Black_halo said:
You never know what can happen. I was with the atrix 2 community about two phones ago and all there needs to be is a brave soul to root it and Roms will start coming. And the sooner it becomes rooted and unlocked(and we already have root now) the bigger the community will get. Ive seen it happen. Dont count the AHD and devs out so soon
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Only if kexec works or somehow we unlock the bootloader. Otherwise dev for this phone will keep crawling
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(Unofficial) LG G Flex custom ROM and recovery Development (for all US variants)

So I am newer to the development for custom recoveries for LG phones. Knowing that the loki is still locked it doesn't mean we can't start working on some new ROM's and the custom recoveries for the phone. So I thought I would open this up so that we can start working on it together on what we are all waiting for: custom recovery with a cool ROM and modding some of the features and apks that came with the phone (quick remote, q slide, etc.).
I am starting with the TWRP and CM that have been made for the G2 in the hopes that it won't take as long to develop. Would making a repo on github be the easiest way to host the code and have source control? I look forward to working and learning from those who choose to participate.
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Might wanna spell "custom" right. Lol not trying to be an A-hole.
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That would be the way to go!! I would love to help out but unfortunately my knowledge is nill when it comes to custom recoveries and such!! But count me in if a tester(guinea pig) is needed for testing! Whatever gets us closer to having a working recovery!! Count me IN!!!

PhantomThiefX said:
So I am newer to the development for custom recoveries for LG phones. Knowing that the loki is still locked it doesn't mean we can't start working on some new ROM's and the custom recoveries for the phone. So I thought I would open this up so that we can start working on it together on what we are all waiting for: custom recovery with a cool ROM and modding some of the features and apks that came with the phone (quick remote, q slide, etc.).
I am starting with the TWRP and CM that have been made for the G2 in the hopes that it won't take as long to develop. Would making a repo on github be the easiest way to host the code and have source control? I look forward to working and learning from those who choose to participate.
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The custom recovery is not possible at the moment with a locked bootloader, and unless it gets FreeGee or Loki a custom recovery won't be possible, unless you have safestrap. Which you'll need @Hashcode for that.
But as far as modding APKs, that's easy, pull them using adb or copy, decompile, make your mods, compile, and push back to phone. Adb might be best, and I suggest a shell stop if pushing framework or systemUI.
While its awesome your wanting to contribute to the community however, this thread should be moved to general.

antiochasylum said:
The custom recovery is not possible at the moment with a locked bootloader, and unless it gets FreeGee or Loki a custom recovery won't be possible, unless you have safestrap. Which you'll need @Hashcode for that.
But as far as modding APKs, that's easy, pull them using adb or copy, decompile, make your mods, compile, and push back to phone. Adb might be best, and I suggest a shell stop if pushing framework or systemUI.
While its awesome your wanting to contribute to the community however, this thread should be moved to general.
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I've been using XPosed for the time being. I was hoping that maybe we'd get lucky and somebody would be able to find a way around the bootloader with Safestrap.. I will just keep my toes crossed for the time being. Thanks for the info though..:good:

antiochasylum said:
The custom recovery is not possible at the moment with a locked bootloader, and unless it gets FreeGee or Loki a custom recovery won't be possible, unless you have safestrap. Which you'll need @Hashcode for that.
But as far as modding APKs, that's easy, pull them using adb or copy, decompile, make your mods, compile, and push back to phone. Adb might be best, and I suggest a shell stop if pushing framework or systemUI.
While its awesome your wanting to contribute to the community however, this thread should be moved to general.
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I can definitely move it to general if that is the rule, but I am doing this in anticipation for either an unlocked loki or boot loader. I'm sure it won't be that long before one or the other is unlocked.
Thanks for the info on the apks I appreciate it. I've been doing android development for a while now but haven't really gotten into the ROMs more than modding some of the CM and PSX ROM s on my rooted development phones and tablets. I was hoping to start this thread to get some people in on the Flex development so we could figure out an exploit or workaround on the boot loader or loki. The more we know about the device itself The better to understand how to work around the vendor's security right? And if there is development being done then you would want it in a development thread right? If I am wrong then I will apologize and move it.
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jsho31 said:
Might wanna spell "custom" right. Lol not trying to be an A-hole.
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Thank you, stupid auto correct on the LG Keyboard is horrible. But I appreciate the call out and I have since changed it. And I would never think someone an "A-hole" for trying to help a person out.

Have you been using the G2 Xposed or just the Xposed Addition? Just out of curiosity.
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PhantomThiefX said:
Have you been using the G2 Xposed or just the Xposed Addition? Just out of curiosity.
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I am using xposed 2.4.1 and gravity box for status bar mods and it works great
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iamtha1 said:
I am using xposed 2.4.1 and gravity box for status bar mods and it works great
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Thanks I will try those.
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I use g2 xposed for some, gravity box for some, and xblast alot. Also use app settings to correct some dpi issues in certain apps. I use texdroider for dpi changes. Have it set pretty much the way I want it.

So rumors have started about a bootloader unlock for the American variants and as soon as I know more on a release I will let them post it first then I will post it here.
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PhantomThiefX said:
So rumors have started about a bootloader unlock for the American variants and as soon as I know more on a release I will let them post it first then I will post it here.
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you sir are a tease.

schollianmj said:
you sir are a tease.
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I have been waiting patiently for this and am so excited at how quickly things are moving for this device. It really shouldn't be too very much longer but in the meantime I will continue working on my ROM and patiently wait for those that are working on this to make it so we don't brick our devices trying to unlock what LG doesn't seem like they want unlocked. And to be honest I'm not that impressed with the LG ROM but I do like aspects. The quick remote is nice and the quick slide has proved useful so I would like to keep those but get rid of all the bloat and that LG keyboard.
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PhantomThiefX said:
I have been waiting patiently for this and am so excited at how quickly things are moving for this device. It really shouldn't be too very much longer but in the meantime I will continue working on my ROM and patiently wait for those that are working on this to make it so we don't brick our devices trying to unlock what LG doesn't seem like they want unlocked. And to be honest I'm not that impressed with the LG ROM but I do like aspects. The quick remote is nice and the quick slide has proved useful so I would like to keep those but get rid of all the bloat and that LG keyboard.
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Is shellnutt2 working his magic on this phone also please say yes
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Please keep us posted on any development!! This thread has my interest!!!

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Is shellnutt2 working his magic on this phone also please say yes
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As to who is working on what I will allow them to tell you. This really wasn't a thread to steal the thunder from the developers that are working so hard to access what we currently can't. I put this thread up to start a dialogue on ROM creation in anticipation for the unlocked loki or bootloader. Having said that I will keep everyone updated on what I hear but I am going to let the people that are doing it post if first so as to not steal their thunder.

What do you guys think, as we wait patiently for news :/ would be the best base for a custom ROM for the Flex? CyanogenMod, AOSP, AOKP, or maybe PSX? I have started two different ROM projects; one CyanogenMod and a vanilla AOSP ROM which seams to be easier to work with if you are newer to the ROM building process. I'm interested to here a why and how from those who have built a ROM from compiling to posting. So what are we thinking for the Flex because it is going to be interesting because of the screen size and native resolution.
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PhantomThiefX said:
What do you guys think, as we wait patiently for news :/ would be the best base for a custom ROM for the Flex? CyanogenMod, AOSP, AOKP, or maybe PSX? I have started two different ROM projects; one CyanogenMod and a vanilla AOSP ROM which seams to be easier to work with if you are newer to the ROM building process. I'm interested to here a why and how from those who have built a ROM from compiling to posting. So what are we thinking for the Flex because it is going to be interesting because of the screen size and native resolution.
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CM11 gets my vote!

I personally like carbon and even the new Mahdi rom
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