Hello everybody!
I have decided that I'm going to unlock my Xperia V's bootloader. Perhaps I will do so this weekend.
But I need some information on all this stuff.
First of all, what are the important things to do before unlocking? Like for example backup TA partition and so on. How do I do these things?
Also, can anyone provide me a failure-proof guide on installing an AOSP rom? I think I want to install this Carbon room that appeared today in the XV forums.
I am currently on unrooted stock 4.3 (had some issues with my recovery some time ago, so I had to reset..)
I would also appreciate a summary of what is NOT working currently in the 4.4 roms, and if Kitkat is already stable enough for daily use on our devices.. (And perhaps also what impact an AOSP rom has on performance in benchmarke etc.)
Also, which kernels do you recommend?
I know, it's a lot of questions, but I just want to make sure I don't brick my phone.. It's the first time for me messing around with bootloader unlocks. ^^
Any replies/ helpful links/ advice are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Ah, I forgot one question...
Does project butter work in 4.4 as well? Is it as smooth as stock 4.3?
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root your phone then use Backup-TA-9.10 to backup TA first then go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and follow guide here. so you can unlock very easy
Don't forget that unlocking your phone also factory resets it so backup important stuff first.
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devilmaycry2020 said:
root your phone then use Backup-TA-9.10 to backup TA first then go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and follow guide here. so you can unlock very easy
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Mad Marty said:
Don't forget that unlocking your phone also factory resets it so backup important stuff first.
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Alright.. And to root I'll have to go back to 4.1..
So, is this order correct?
-Optional Backup (don't know how to backup my apps without root tho. :/)
- Flash 4.1 ftf
- Root with Doomlord
- Backup TA
- Unlock BL
- Flash CM kernel (by the way.. How? i have never used this fastboot thing.)
- Enter recovery
- Flash rom zip
Still need some information about these kitkat roms, guys.. Any experiences? Any replies to my questions in op?
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WhiteNeo said:
Alright.. And to root I'll have to go back to 4.1..
So, is this order correct?
-Optional Backup (don't know how to backup my apps without root tho. :/)
- Flash 4.1 ftf
- Root with Doomlord
- Backup TA
- Unlock BL
- Flash CM kernel (by the way.. How? i have never used this fastboot thing.)
- Enter recovery
- Flash rom zip
Still need some information about these kitkat roms, guys.. Any experiences? Any replies to my questions in op?
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i think all app you can install again, backup only image, video, phone book.
the order is correct. i dont like to use AOSP rom cause the graphic interface not as good as sony.
devilmaycry2020 said:
i think all app you can install again, backup only image, video, phone book.
the order is correct. i dont like to use AOSP rom cause the graphic interface not as good as sony.
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Hm.. Which storage is wiped when unlocking? Internal storage only or also the sdcard?
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WhiteNeo said:
Hm.. Which storage is wiped when unlocking? Internal storage only or also the sdcard?
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nothing will be wipe mate. it restore the phone as like as flash new FW only
devilmaycry2020 said:
nothing will be wipe mate. it restore the phone as like as flash new FW only
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Well that's good.
Thanks for your help bro ^^
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.. Still looking for some people that can give me some information on AOSP roms
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devilmaycry2020 said:
nothing will be wipe mate. it restore the phone as like as flash new FW only
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Factory reset wipes everything, except SD. I don't know why you would say that 'nothing will be wiped'
WhiteNeo said:
.. Still looking for some people that can give me some information on AOSP roms
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Just check the 'Original Development' section. Whatever ROMs people like is down to personal preference/requirements, so we mostly suggest to just try them out yourself
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Mad Marty said:
Factory reset wipes everything, except SD. I don't know why you would say that 'nothing will be wiped'
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sorry i forgot, i confuse between External SD card and internal storage
Mad Marty said:
Factory reset wipes everything, except SD. I don't know why you would say that 'nothing will be wiped'
Just check the 'Original Development' section. Whatever ROMs people like is down to personal preference/requirements, so we mostly suggest to just try them out yourself
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There is no original development section for XV, but I checked several of the kitkat roms' threads.
The people there are complaining about bad standby time.. And that the roms are not suitable for daily use.
Would you agree that kitkat is not yet ready?
I don't care about minor bugs, but that bad battery life or a not working camera (just an example) would not really encourage me to install 4.4
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as the title says is it compatible???
Unlock, make nandroid backup flash.
Did it work? Then yes. Else, restore nandroid
Did I help? Then please don't forget to press the thanks button.
Is your question solved? Then mark your question solved in your title.
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but am asking if anyone tried it already with ie fxp cm10
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No. Does not boot.
prototypex said:
No. Does not boot.
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Were you able to flash the T rom on TX successfully??
shahulvm said:
Were you able to flash the T rom on TX successfully??
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i think we need to wait until tx gets a proper section and according to http://code.google.com/p/freexperia/wiki/SupportedXperiaDevices FXP has a plan to support it lets just wait
i was betting that t roms would work on tx!! why not??? i wonder..
Flashing official Xperia T ftf -> boot but not fully functional
Flashing Xperia T CM10 boot.img ->boot failed
So yea, I'm looking everywhere on how to root an Xperia TX. I admit I'm a bit of a noob but I just want to root my phone. I previously had an Optimus One and I successfully rooted that and applied a custom recovery loader along with a custom ROM aswell so I'm not a complete noob.
Every where I look, the website is either not reliable or the guide is for the Xperia T or V. I'm a little worried about following an Xperia T guide so I just wanted to ask what would be best to do or if anyone has a guide that they can link me to?
Thanks in advance.
I have to say, I am really enjoying the community even though this is my first time posting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
README![Updated 30/12/12][Q&A][ALL IN ONE Xperia T/TX/TL/V Collection] All Welcome!
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weebnuts said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
README![Updated 30/12/12][Q&A][ALL IN ONE Xperia T/TX/TL/V Collection] All Welcome!
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Still a little unsure, it says nothing about the TX and I dont exactly know about firmwares and such.
hfyd2 said:
Still a little unsure, it says nothing about the TX and I dont exactly know about firmwares and such.
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First.
Remove the mention of the app from the OP. Any mention of warez etc is banned from xda.
Secondly.
Just follow the instructions to root.
If you are on newer firmware 195 or 223 then flash a TX firmware that is 303 (Or equivalent)
Then use bin4rys method to root, then the method to update back to newer firmware whilst keeping root. Its all in that thread.
Same for me, it wasn't clear in that thread.
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jonleyo said:
Same for me, it wasn't clear in that thread.
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Try some of the links in my All Things Xperia guide.
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Try some of the links in my All Things Xperia guide.
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You just saved me and my phones life I just ordered a TL29i and it will arrive next week. First order of business is to root! Do these come with a locked bootloader? I know Sony has a website to unlock it for "developers."
It depends, I would have asked the people I was getting it from before you ordered it... Beyer hope it is otherwise there is no unofficial way to unlock yet
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hfyd2 said:
So yea, I'm looking everywhere on how to root an Xperia TX. I admit I'm a bit of a noob but I just want to root my phone. I previously had an Optimus One and I successfully rooted that and applied a custom recovery loader along with a custom ROM aswell so I'm not a complete noob.
Every where I look, the website is either not reliable or the guide is for the Xperia T or V. I'm a little worried about following an Xperia T guide so I just wanted to ask what would be best to do or if anyone has a guide that they can link me to?
Thanks in advance.
I have to say, I am really enjoying the community even though this is my first time posting.
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Did you ever get your LT29i (TX) rooted successfully? Just un-boxed mine and charging it before I even try rooting it. Any tips or advice on reading through all those threads?
quailallstar said:
Did you ever get your LT29i (TX) rooted successfully? Just un-boxed mine and charging it before I even try rooting it. Any tips or advice on reading through all those threads?
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Read the threads. Its all there.
(Hi...im Andrés,from Uruguay...since 2 month ago i buy an xperia Z C6603...every work fine...till today...from a minute to other...he stop read my external storage. Not the Sd card,not the internal storage...only the external storage. I'm am root,cwm...and Locked Bootloader. I dont know what to do...and not found a thread with a problem like mine...
I really need Help...:crying:
I dont know what to do...
Since right now,thank you very much who try to help.
(Sorry my bad english)
Factory reset,or repair your phone using sony update service.
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gm007 said:
Factory reset,or repair your phone using sony update service.
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All ready do it that...and nothing.... maybe with build.prop modification i think can work again...
andrexp31 said:
All ready do it that...and nothing.... maybe with build.prop modification i think can work again...
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But...i dont know how to do it for my own...
andrexp31 said:
Hi...im Andrés,from Uruguay...since 2 month ago i buy an xperia Z C6603...every work fine...till today...from a minute to other...he stop read my external storage. Not the Sd card,not the internal storage...only the external storage. I'm am root,cwm...and Locked Bootloader. I dont know what to do...and not found a thread with a problem like mine...
I really need Help...:crying:
I dont know what to do...
Since right now,thank you very much who try to help.
(Sorry my bad english)
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Flash a official firm ware using flashtool for xperia if it will be a build. Prop thing it will be resolved....
Take the card out of your phone and put it into another device to see if it is readable
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Flash a official firm ware using flashtool for xperia if it will be a build. Prop thing it will be resolved....
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Allready do it that too...Thanks.
My problem is the internal storage,cant mount my internal sd... My ext card works great. Thank for your participation.
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My problem is the internal storage,cant mount my internal sd... My ext card works great. Thank for your participation.
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Ah, your OP was a bit vague. The others, including me, were thinking that you were talking about the external storage. Have you unlocked your bootloader? Have you succesfully flashed a rom through Flashtool, without modifying any of the options?
My bootloader is locked... I do not was flashing with custom roms... From night,to the morning stop working by himself... I'm flashing stock rom again...with flash tool and Sony Pc Companion and still not work... Its very weird...
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My bootloader is locked... I do not was flashing with custom roms... From night,to the morning stop working by himself... I'm flashing stock rom again...with flash tool and Sony Pc Companion and still not work... Its very weird...
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It's quite late now, but if you add me on Google Talk I will try to help you out tomorrow.
I will do it... Your address... How i found you in google talk?
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For external sd card it solve when format it with pc and for internal storage I suggest to wipe ur phone and then flash stock Rom
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Now im working...when i stay in home i going to wipe it... I post the result,later...thanks.
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Moody said:
Ah, your OP was a bit vague. The others, including me, were thinking that you were talking about the external storage. Have you unlocked your bootloader? Have you succesfully flashed a rom through Flashtool, without modifying any of the options?
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This is how to show me storage,my xperia z...it's ok??? Nothing is missing?
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This is how to show me storage,my xperia z...it's ok??? Nothing is missing?
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It's correct and nothing is wrong! You have done it successfully
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This is how to show me storage,my xperia z...it's ok??? Nothing is missing?
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Yep, all good!
Case closed. The OP thought there were supposed to be three entries under memory in settings.
Thank you very much to all of you...
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
STALKER_88 said:
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
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Does this will do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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zolaisugly said:
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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Thanks, i will try :good:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
STALKER_88 said:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
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u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
dhiman33 said:
u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
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This is my understanding too. Bear in mind that as soon as official updates are released a developer here will make it available on xda. This means you often get updates before you would normally (because they are rolled out at different times depending on carrier and region).
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Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
STALKER_88 said:
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
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no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
sarkissmae said:
no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
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Thanks :good:
also i saw lots of mods need deodexed rom, can i deodex my stock rom or do i have to flash another?
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
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Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
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Ive installed cwm, but i couldnt find the option to deodex the rom
never mind, found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336453
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
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i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
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no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
sarkissmae said:
no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
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In this link (6th comment). it says
alivanov79 said:
Odexed roms work faster than deodexed. If you don't plan to modify your rom don't deodex it. Though there are many mods for odexed roms too.
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The SP is pretty powerful I think it won't make day to day difference.
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I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
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I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
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The update is only for c5302 Sp models.... If you update your c5303 modern with .284 you will lose 4g connectivity but not much else.
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Iv just got rid of my old motorola atrix and got my hands on a new xperia Z and so far im loving it, although my atrix was bootloader unlocked and had a custom rom so i would like this 9on my sony xperia z! i am familiar with CWM and flashing roms but its been that long i cannot remember how to root, unlock and put custom roms onto a device
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
would anyone be able to send me a few links to guides in the order i need too do things to be able too start flashing custom roms/mods to my device?
thanks!
Pixelguy said:
Iv just got rid of my old motorola atrix and got my hands on a new xperia Z and so far im loving it, although my atrix was bootloader unlocked and had a custom rom so i would like this 9on my sony xperia z! i am familiar with CWM and flashing roms but its been that long i cannot remember how to root, unlock and put custom roms onto a device
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
would anyone be able to send me a few links to guides in the order i need too do things to be able too start flashing custom roms/mods to my device?
thanks!
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Can you tell me the model u have 6602,6603,6606 and what 4.1,4.2 plus which firmware,rooting is so easy just find the doomlord method but you need to give a little more info plus read through the forums and search a little not saying u are but seems lazy to ask us to do all the work for you
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This will refresh your memory about everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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Pixelguy said:
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
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You can SIM Unlock O2 Phones for free! Just go HERE, fill in your info, wait a day or two, input code, done.
gm007 said:
This will refresh your memory about everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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+1.
My xperia Z is an english version and locked too 02 network!
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Usually a carrier locked xperia has a permanent locked bootloader. Don't be surprised if you can't unlock it.
Just a heads up before you do too much research.
thanks guys!
one last bit of help?
Iv rooted my device and installed CMW
BUT
it says my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked...
can i install custom roms using the locked cmw or do i have to stay with stock roms?
Pixelguy said:
Iv rooted my device and installed CMW
BUT
it says my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked...
can i install custom roms using the locked cmw or do i have to stay with stock roms?
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Stock roms only for locked bootloader in the titles it will tell you I it's for lb
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Jonathan2677 said:
Stock roms only for locked bootloader in the titles it will tell you I it's for lb
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okay thank you :good:
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okay thank you :good:
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I isn't really a issue if u can unlock it or not. Mine can be unlocked but I never did because u lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock the bootloader.
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dante501 said:
I isn't really a issue if u can unlock it or not. Mine can be unlocked but I never did because u lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock the bootloader.
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It is an issue if you want those highly customisable roms such as cm,pac etc. I rather lose be2 than not having the chance to flash those. But now there's a way to save your ta before unlocking bootloader so it's all good for those who want to unlock bootloader and still keep be2 for future use.
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It is an issue if you want those highly customisable roms such as cm,pac etc. I rather lose be2 than not having the chance to flash those. But now there's a way to save your ta before unlocking bootloader so it's all good for those who want to unlock bootloader and still keep be2 for future use.
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I understand but CM is always broken and has bugs on every phone. I don't even know why the roms from CM are so loved. It is most of the time a bug fest. Lol
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I understand but CM is always broken and has bugs on every phone. I don't even know why the roms from CM are so loved. It is most of the time a bug fest. Lol
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Yeah honestly I always prefer stock roms so not to loose all good functions for example on my HTC one all I run is vipor Rom which is sense based otherwise I'd loose zoe,ir blaster and every other thing that makes the one what it is
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah honestly I always prefer stock roms so not to loose all good functions for example on my HTC one all I run is vipor Rom which is sense based otherwise I'd loose zoe,ir blaster and every other thing that makes the one what it is
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Yeah viper rom was always great in htc phones. I know not it since htc sensation. CM always seemed broken. Always something isn't working what works on other roms. I always wondered why CM always seems to have issues with things.
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