So do we have any developers of ROMs that are going to create some based off the t-mobile firmware so that T-Mob customers can retain their wi-fi calling & sms/mms? I've tried some of the ROMs from the EU device, but I really can't be sacrificing my wi-fi calling and such. Are developers just waiting for sony to launch a 4.2.2 firmware in US for t-mob or will people develop now? I really hope tehre are some devs that will help the community and put out some US based ROMs so people can retain all their nice features from their tmob device.
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Hi,
I'm really thinking of buying an Xperia Z, but for the moment it has nearly no ROMs.
Do you expect more ROMs to arrive or will it stay at this few ROMs available right now?
I'm looking for AOKP or Paranoid ROMs.
Thanks.
land.apfel
Surely more ROMs will come. Think about it. It's only been a month since the Z's been in the Market globally. Developers will get to work on it as soon as they can get hold of a device. Patience
land.apfel said:
Hi,
I'm really thinking of buying an Xperia Z, but for the moment it has nearly no ROMs.
Do you expect more ROMs to arrive or will it stay at this few ROMs available right now?
I'm looking for AOKP or Paranoid ROMs.
Thanks.
land.apfel
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Since Sony is releasing 100% of their source code, it's likely that there will be A LOT more custom roms.
Just wondering when we'll possibly see some t-mobile based custom roms for our device now that it is stateside. There are areas around me that still only get edge/2/2.5G so I really don't like sacrificing Wi-Fi calling or mms/sms. Just really hoping we will see some ppl develop modded tmob based US ROM so those that utilize their Wi-Fi calling and such can continue to. I'm a willing tester as I do not believe I am going bback to Samsung after using this. Only thing drawing me towards the S4 is the fact that there are more US devs making ROMs with tmob base. I'm within my satisfaction period, but honestly would like to stick with this device if development is on the way for us US folk that utilize the WiFi calling & communications
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troyism said:
Just wondering when we'll possibly see some t-mobile based custom roms for our device now that it is stateside. There are areas around me that still only get edge/2/2.5G so I really don't like sacrificing Wi-Fi calling or mms/sms. Just really hoping we will see some ppl develop modded tmob based US ROM so those that utilize their Wi-Fi calling and such can continue to. I'm a willing tester as I do not believe I am going bback to Samsung after using this. Only thing drawing me towards the S4 is the fact that there are more US devs making ROMs with tmob base. I'm within my satisfaction period, but honestly would like to stick with this device if development is on the way for us US folk that utilize the WiFi calling & communications
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I'm also a us tmobile z owner and I'm scared that were not gonna see any real development, because in reality it's a old phone,just not to tmobile, most developers that wanted it already bought it unlocked so they have the unlocked bootloader, also now the z ultra and honami are gonna take the spotlight, I love the phone but I'll say if your looking for development the s4 and one are Def the way to go,I use all 6603 stuff but don't need wifi calling,have you ever thought about Google voice or other similar things,u know it sucks but I don't think we'll see many options
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Only a short period of time left. I want to keep this phone, but if we're not getting 4.2.2 from T-Mobile or current custom 4.1.2roms it's pointless because I need my Wi-Fi calling and Google hangouts(replaced talk) doesn't do the job. Sad faced. I. Don't care for HTC and have had Samsung since preandroid
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troyism said:
Only a short period of time left. I want to keep this phone, but if we're not getting 4.2.2 from T-Mobile or current custom 4.1.2roms it's pointless because I need my Wi-Fi calling and Google hangouts(replaced talk) doesn't do the job. Sad faced. I. Don't care for HTC and have had Samsung since preandroid
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No one can really answer this,I think there will be no development from the community,however I am sure tmobile will update to 4.2 but it will be months,come on the one is still on 4.1
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Did some more outside research and am about to call and verify with Sony. First talked to friend that was a mgr with me and still.is through tmob. It appears Sony is working on 4.3 for our device and skipping 4.2.2 for our US C6606 device. I guess that is acceptable as long as the wait isn't too long. Guess I'll possibly just develop my own 4.1.2 to retain WiFi calling and release for other fellow US Z owners.
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If you didnt know yesterday the FXP team announced that it would begin lollipop nightlies for 12 Xperia devices, in which our SP isnt included. While reading the list with the 12 devices i realised that devices that are WAY less powerfull like the E3 will get support, and our device which in my expierience seems to run lollipop with ease doesnt get support.
This really frustrated me, as i dont understand why would they do that. Does anyone have an explanation ???
Btw happy holidays everyone
Different phones = different problems. Some phones are more easy to make ports. And other fact is what the XSP developer community is not too big, we don't have much developers working on our phone. More popular phones have more developers, bringing ports more quickly. We have some devs working to bring Lollipop to us, already have a almost fully working build of 5.0 for LBL, which is more harder to port. Unlocked BL only maybe is coming soon. What rest for us is only wait. If someone can't wait is easy: just learn how to develop a ROM and build it for yourself.
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Different phones = different problems. Some phones are more easy to make ports. And other fact is what the XSP developer community is not too big, we don't have much developers working on our phone. More popular phones have more developers, bringing ports more quickly. We have some devs working to bring Lollipop to us, already have a almost fully working build of 5.0 for LBL, which is more harder to port. Unlocked BL only maybe is coming soon. What rest for us is only wait. If someone can't wait is easy: just learn how to develop a ROM and build it for yourself.
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If it works for LBL, it will definitely for UBL Just saying
bamiasHELLAS said:
If you didnt know yesterday the FXP team announced that it would begin lollipop nightlies for 12 Xperia devices, in which our SP isnt included. While reading the list with the 12 devices i realised that devices that are WAY less powerfull like the E3 will get support, and our device which in my expierience seems to run lollipop with ease doesnt get support.
This really frustrated me, as i dont understand why would they do that. Does anyone have an explanation ???
Btw happy holidays everyone
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Newer devices first.Even XZ is not listed,so there is no way SP could make up in the list.
I know that custom ROMs aren't expected for quite some time, but historically speaking, do they have generally have Wi-Fi Calling support for T-Mobile? I would assume they don't.
My perfect custom ROM would be:
- Stock Android
- General S Pen support
- VoLTE + Wi-Fi Calling support
- Good cellular connectivity (some ROMs I used with other devices somewhat crippled cellular connectivity and performance)
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I know that custom ROMs aren't expected for quite some time, but historically speaking, do they have generally have Wi-Fi Calling support for T-Mobile? I would assume they don't.
My perfect custom ROM would be:
- Stock Android
- General S Pen support
- VoLTE + Wi-Fi Calling support
- Good cellular connectivity (some ROMs I used with other devices somewhat crippled cellular connectivity and performance)
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WiFi calling and VoLTE requires carrier hooks that can usually only be found in ROMs based on stock. If your ROM developer is really, really good, he can create those hooks. My limited experience with ASOP ROMs suggests that they don't quite have that down yet.
You're not going to see ROMs other than stock-based until they can unlock the bootloader.
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You're not going to see ROMs other than stock-based until they can unlock the bootloader.
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Just to confirm, when you refer to "stock," you're referring to Samsung ROMs and not stock / AOSP Android, right?
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I know that custom ROMs aren't expected for quite some time, but historically speaking, do they have generally have Wi-Fi Calling support for T-Mobile? I would assume they don't.
My perfect custom ROM would be:
- Stock Android
- General S Pen support
- VoLTE + Wi-Fi Calling support
- Good cellular connectivity (some ROMs I used with other devices somewhat crippled cellular connectivity and performance)
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So don't expect an AOSP (Stock Android) rom anytime soon (ever) if you are running a Tmo variant because of the locked bootloader. Even those on international variants with unlocked still have to deal with not having the full source for the exynos processor.
If you did have a AOSP rom it would recognize the pen but not specific Samsung apps related to it since those are tied to the touchwiz framework.
AOSP also would not work with VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling.
You would be limited to Samsung Tmo firmware or roms based off of it.
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You would be limited to Samsung Tmo firmware or roms based off of it.
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I figured as much. With some minor tweaks via root, I think I can be plenty happy with Samsung's latest ROM.
besweeet said:
Just to confirm, when you refer to "stock," you're referring to Samsung ROMs and not stock / AOSP Android, right?
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Yes.
I didn't think custom roms would be available with the locked bootloader but Jovy23 did it. This is the only one available so far but even though it is mainly stock, it is deodexed, knox removed and so on so it is a custom rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/development/rom-n930tuvu1apgc-6-0-1-deodexed-knox-t3461513
The biggest thing is once Nougat hits, with the locked bootloader the end of custom files will end it sounds like from what I have read. If you want to stay custom with the Note 7, you won't be able to upgrade to Nougat. Unless the devs find a way around the secure boot.
I'm a engineer for fun, and after I found out T-Mobile will be merging with Sprint, I decided to upgrade from my GSIII to a Note5 based on modability, compatibility, and my repair skills being sufficient enough to maintain it long-term.
But, I wanna know from you guys which model is the best overall in your opinion (Specifically thinking of GSM network compatibility and ROM availability) and what is the best performing ROM for that model in your opinion?
(I also hope to use a GearVR headset I got free from a relative, so bonus points for native ROM compatibility with that, but it's not mandatory.)
The international models (SM-N920G/C) getting all attention and the stock rom is the most powerful/stable, but u can try other roms and the rest will be at your discretion