Hello guys,
I'm from the Xperia Arc forums and know how to flash Android phones, but one of my friends has a HTC XDA Diamond and WinMobile 6.1 on it and wants Android on it.
After he saw how awesome Android is on my Xperia X10 and now on my Xperia Arc...
So he wants to know which Android ROM is the best one and how to install it?
The ROM should be:
- as fast as possible
- as stable as possible
- most up to date regarding the Android version
- most/all stuff should be working
He wants me to install it and choose the ROM as he thinks I'm good at that stuff (well, I'm good on Android...).
So please tell me which ROM is the one to use and how to put it on his device.
I have no experience with WinMobile so please don't be rude to me.
Thanks
Regards,
Flo
You may want to look into the sub-forum for ROM development.
2 examples of threads related:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301189
Good luck!
P.S. Obviously you need to do the complete unlocking procedure as well (HardSPL etc.) - see for that the stickies on the top of the sub-forum
Thanks.
I, well we, gonna look into it
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for me memo-rom is the best
Hi,
Got a galaxy note with baseband version N7000XXKK5 and kernel version of 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKK5-CL726566. I'm totally new with flashing ROM such as this on android and I'm just wondering if somebody could provide with the instructions and tools to get me started specifically for Rocket ROM?
I am a returning xda user from the good old times of WinMo on htc touch and htc diamond
Thanks!
first of all you need to get Root your device. If you are non rooted then go to first link of my signature. And remember
You need to post it in Q & A section or to Roket ROM Thread itself.
This is development section.
Yups. 1st u need to root your device. The easy method is CF root by Chainfire
Hi,
Rocket Rom installation is not different from any other Custom Rom one.
First thing you have to do is, sorry for this....., STUDING.
Note is a really expensive phone so, before modding it, take some time to understand what you are doing (I followed Note's forum for 1 month before rooting mine), becaouse with modding you can:
• lose your warranty
• brick(=destroy) your NOTE!! (this can 99% happen if you don't know what are you doing...).
Ok now let's start with real advice:
1) Start from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325369&highlight=efs (ORIGINAL EFS folder is ESSENTIAL for Samsung warranty)
2) Root your Note http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784 instruction on the second POST
3) Go to Rocket Rom page and follow instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380284 (Dev of the Rocket Rom eybee1970 stopped updating this fantastic Rom so , by now, don’t expect further update)
My last advice is READ READ READ and SEARCH in XDA forum, 99% of question you can imagine has just been asked.
XDA is a really great place to understand, but you have to put some effort into
BTW…welcome to the great community of NOTE’s Owner, probably the best Android Device.
Thank you guys for your replies and suggestions. Really appreciate it. These definitely give me a good starting point
Cheers
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Questions belong in Q&A, not development.
Hello xda-developers!
I am really new on android development (i bought my xperia x8 phone before one month)
So i am having 2.1 android version and i want to update it into a stable + fast + without problems android version can help me how to find/install it?
There are lots of good roms but some need custom kernels and not all phones can get one.
If you are willing to unlock your bootloader you need to see the manufacturing date on the white sticker below the battery. If it is 11w29 or older then you will have a very big chance of bricking the phone if you try to unlock it. You need to use a rom that supports the stock kernel in this case.
If you CAN unlock the bootloader then you also have better roms at your disposal.
Go to the x8 general forum and read the stickies. Search for tutorials and how-tos'..
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Hi Engigr
I noticed you are new so before anything else
Welcome to the community.
Please take some time to Introduce Yourself and read FORUM RULES.
Hope you enjoy your stay here, and help others in the future.
You might start reading here to learn
Hi friends,
I'm planning buy a P990 and one of the first things that i pretend to do is change the rom. It comes with a (stock?) Android 2.2, and there a few questions that i need know:
i need make a normal update to GB for flash or could be directl for roms with 4.x.x?
need change baseband?
need configure google account in Froyo for flash or don't?
thanks for help now,
Dioxx
Hi there,
You can jump directly on GB or ICS (whatever your preference is) without having to configure your Google account on it. There are several ROMs on the Development forum, check them out, read people's feedback and pick the one that suits your needs best.
You can also find a few guides there. I recommend reading tonyp's Baseband guide - it answers pretty much everything related to basebands.
ICS was released officially by LG not long ago, however it can't be considered completely stable yet. If you need something reliable, I recommend Temasek's CM7 (also available at the Development forum).
The best advice I (or anyone here) can give you is: read, read a lot. Spend time investigating and learning about the available ROMs / mods / kernels. Most questions you might have now are already covered, all you need is time and forum's Search function.
Hope that helps you get started!
Xperia Z Help ThreadHello everyone, welcome!
Back when I had a HTC Sensation, we had a great help thread for all device/software related questions and I decided to do the same thing for the Xperia Z.
A big thanks to @undercover for his original idea & to @malybru for his thread format!
General Info
First things first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA. Particularly the part about SEARCHING.
Then, have a quick look at the links in post #2 in this thread. You might find what you need right away.
Lastly, even if you do get your question answered, please do come back and read the links in post #2 to educate yourself.
You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.You might even be able to help others with your new-found knowledge.
If you are able to answer questions, go ahead, contribute by answering questions posted in the thread.
When you post a question, try to include details of your device version, ROM, etc.
It's always a good idea to have these details in your signature, for this, take a look here.
ASK ANY QUESTION HERE, adb, drivers, flashtool, etc. You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.
No abuse towards noobs is tolerated in this thread!
Please be nice!
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Follow the forum rules
Answer questions in the thread
Keep off topic to a minimum
Promote the thread
Rate the thread as you deem fit
Useful Threads
List of Useful threads
(Please feel free to make suggestions)1. Getting Started:
1.1 All the info you need before you begin
1.2 List of ROMs/KERNELs/FIRMWAREs/GUIDEs
1.3 FAQ : Basics - Root,Roms,Kerenl and Recoveries
2. Tools:
2.1 Sony Update Service (SUS)
2.2 Flashtool - Windows / Linux / Mac
2.3 Backup TA for Windows - (Recommended before Unlocking)
3. Rooting & Bootloader unlocking:
3.1 Root for locked & unlocked bootloaders
3.2 Xperia Z & ZL Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
4. Flashing:
4.1 Flash Tool Guide - for newbies
4.2 List of latest firmware version per customization (region/branding)
4.3 Download any firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
4.4 XZDualRecovery : CWM & TWRP [Locked Bootloader]
5. Troubleshooting:
5.1 Getting your Z/ZL back to life - Disaster Recovery
5.2 [TOOL/UTILITY]The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix
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And On .
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Help Threads live on! :thumbup:
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Thanks for the encouragement guys!
kgs1992 said:
Thanks for the encouragement guys!
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Hi,
You need to contact your local moderator and get this thread stickified.
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You need to contact your local moderator and get this thread stickified.
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Thanks, I'll do that!
EDIT: Done!
I'm after some help with my CPU settings. I'm running stock android 4.1.2 on a C6603. Build is 253.
I've got Rom Toolbox Lite and it has settings to tweak the kernel and CPU settings. I'm after some help as to what settings are the best when I want a decent combination of speed (I'm heavy on the ole Internet and gaming) and lasting battery life.
Any help or links would be much appreciated.
I am rooted but a noob at messing around with it.
Kirkymole said:
I'm after some help with my CPU settings. I'm running stock android 4.1.2 on a C6603. Build is 253.
I've got Rom Toolbox Lite and it has settings to tweak the kernel and CPU settings. I'm after some help as to what settings are the best when I want a decent combination of speed (I'm heavy on the ole Internet and gaming) and lasting battery life.
Any help or links would be much appreciated.
I am rooted but a noob at messing around with it.
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To be honest, I have never used ROM Toolbox.
Infact for such apps, most "tweaks" give you a negligible performance benefit.
The only way to truly get a performance benefit is to play around with settings till you reach an optimum.
If you are truly after good kernel tweaks, take a look at Trickster Mod.
For battery savings, I recommend the use of Greenify.
yuvalg72 said:
The screen is a bad?
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Not sure what you mean mate, could you be any clearer?
kgs1992 said:
Not sure what you mean mate, could you be any clearer?
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My friends says that the Xperia Z has a TFT screen, they also says that he bad, this is true?
kgs1992 said:
To be honest, I have never used ROM Toolbox.
Infact for such apps, most "tweaks" give you a negligible performance benefit.
The only way to truly get a performance benefit is to play around with settings till you reach an optimum.
If you are truly after good kernel tweaks, take a look at Trickster Mod.
For battery savings, I recommend the use of Greenify.
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Thankyou for the links, Much appreciated
yuvalg72 said:
My friends says that the Xperia Z has a TFT screen, they also says that he bad, this is true?
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If you are coming from an AMOLED display, then you might find that the Z's display is a bit under saturated.
But actually, the display is quite precise. There is nothing "wrong" with it.
All problems with viewing angles were solved in the subsequent updates.
Kirkymole said:
Thankyou for the links, Much appreciated
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You're welcome
First, I want to thank you for bringing this to the Sony Xperia Z forum as this would help alot of new and old XDA members. Its an great idea the QnA section is indeed a mess and I do understand that most moderators are busy with other things as well, this would definitely save them alot of time.
Second, You've got my support
mirroring
I can not mirror my Xperia Z with my LG TV, I recently installed the cyanogenmod and mirroring worked, but with the stock roms, does not work, can someone help?
I've recently rooted my Z with Doomlord's Easy rooting toolkit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472). The root was successful and I had verified root access. But whenever I try to change system files like adding boot animation, editing fonts or even just simply change system files to RW, my phone will automatically force reboot itself. Please help!!!
Firmware:10.1.1A.1.253
Model:C6603
Roodrigoo said:
I can not mirror my Xperia Z with my LG TV, I recently installed the cyanogenmod and mirroring worked, but with the stock roms, does not work, can someone help?
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What version of the Stock ROM have you tried? Was it the latest .423?
yf1125 said:
I've recently rooted my Z with Doomlord's Easy rooting toolkit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472). The root was successful and I had verified root access. But whenever I try to change system files like adding boot animation, editing fonts or even just simply change system files to RW, my phone will automatically force reboot itself. Please help!!!
Firmware:10.1.1A.1.253
Model:C6603
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This is what you're looking for: [TOOL/UTILITY][LOCKEDBOOTLOADER] The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix!
kgs1992 said:
What version of the Stock ROM have you tried? Was it the latest .423?
This is what you're looking for: [TOOL/UTILITY][LOCKEDBOOTLOADER] The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix!
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I'm using .423 but already tried with .434 and .253, but it's the same thing, I seek the tv, he thinks, and then the time to connect, it just disconnects before the image appears on TV, the strange thing is that in cyanogem worked perfectly.
Hi, since .423 update I got problem with background data. Restricting it for a period of time then removing it by tapping from notification or setting doesn't really remove the restrictions. Accessing play store gets pop up notification to enabled background data. Problem solved by reboot. Anyone experience this and know how to fix this? Thanks in advance. Sorry for bad english.
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