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[HOW TO] DUAL BOOT for P990 & SU660 on BOTH Bootloaders v5.0

Dual Boot for P990 & SU660 on Both Bootloaders
Now with more and more new ROMs being released every day and only one phone (at least for most of us) to try them all, I think this was needed.​
It is based on the method Bihariel found on a Chinese forum and his latest v2 version for the old bootloader and my previous version 3 for the new one.
It is now modified to work on both bootloaders and Partition layouts. Read change log for details.
Thanks to:
SuperSkill personally, for digging it up from the grave and giving me the vote of confidence to port dual boot into the new bootloader. He is also the 1st after me, who tested it. (thank you again my friend)
KingMGT personally, for helping me make the necessary modifications for SU660 and of course for testing it since I don’t own a SU660. (thank you again my friend)
Bihariel of course, for his great work on which I based the new version (and for copying a lot of text from his thread)
ChinaGB, the creator of the System changer app and the original idea.
What is this useful for?
Devs: you can have one ROM configured and ready for use in one partition and a second partition to test your ROMs without touching your daily ROM, so you won/t need to wipe or backup anything.
Users: you can have a stable ROM, let’s say a stock ROM with everything working and configured and you can have a second partition to test ROMs (for example a custom stock based one or a CM10 beta) so you won't need to do backups and wipes.
How Dual Boot works?
Dual-Enabler.zip: this file enables Dual boot by splitting system partition into two.
Dual-ROM-1-to-XX.zip: this file have to be flashed after flashing ROM 1, after flashing it and boot the phone, you will find an app called system changer, by launching this app and selecting Switch ROM, the phone will reboot and start the ROM 2.
Dual-ROM-2-to-XX.zip: this file have to be flashed after flashing ROM 2, after flashing it and boot the phone, you will find an app called system changer, by launching this app and selecting Switch ROM, the phone will reboot and start the ROM 1.
What ROMs can I use?
P990 Devices:
You can use theoretically, any combination of ROMs for dual booting, working on the same Bootloader of course.
SU660 Devices:
On OLD layout you can use theoretically, any combination of ROMs for dual booting, working on this Bootloader of course.
On ICS layout, due to lack of any custom ROMs for SU660, the p990 layout and bootloader is used so only custom CM, PA & MIUI ROMs are compatible, working on this Bootloader of course.
Attention !! The only ROMs you should not use are Auto-wipe ROMs because they will delete your data partition and with it ROM1 and ROM2 save files. Of course if you are an advanced user, you can open the wipe rom and modify the updater-script to remove the auto wipe lines.
Download from here the package for your device and follow the instructions in post #2.
For older versions follow the instructions included in package.
Change Log:
v5.0 Date 05 Feb 2013
DualBoot-Control.zip. All five zips used till now for enabling/maintaining Dual-Boot have been replaced by this aroma-style flash-able zip.
SU660 package now supports also the su660 ics bootloader & layout.
V4.6 Date 30 Jan 2013
512MB-512MB system partitions for both bootloaders,
Reduced data (to 2000MB) for old-bootloader (because a 2048MB one cannot be formatted on old bootloader)
Bug-fix for dual-boot remover (SystemChanger app wasn't removed).
V4.5 Date 22 Jan 2013
Now it auto enters recovery after repartitioning. No need to keep pressing Vol- & Pwr.
Linux nvflash binary added. (I had forgotten to include it in package, sorry.)
Minor changes in flash.sh (for linux).
V4 Date 20 Jan 2013
It now works on both bootloaders. During repartition with nvflash you have the option to select which one
In old bootloader the system partition is splitted in 370MB for ROM1 and 512MB for ROM2 (in case someone wants to install tonyp's & harsh's full ICS version for old bootloader).
Same simple procedure to enable and maintain dual-boot.
Common flash-able zips because they detect current bootloader and partition layout and act accordingly.
Re-compiled SystemChanger app to display more correct messages and also in which ROM you are switching to.
V3 Date 12 Jan 2013
System partition size is 512 MB for each ROM.
Data partition is still shared but with the max size of 2GB.
Included latest cwm recovery 6.0.2.5 by pengus77. It works for all available ROMs for new BL (DM X, FLEX-ICER & unofficial CM10 CM10.1 ones)
NewBL-Dual-Enabler’s scripts are modified not only for the new layout but now also check and format (if needed) the internal SD (the first time after NVFlash is always needed). It also returns to recovery automatically to let you install or restore the 1st ROM.
NewBL-Dual-ROM-1-to-XX.zip & NewBL-Dual-ROM-2-to-XX.zip no longer need to be updated with the boot images of the ROMs.
SystemChanger app’s scripts, before switching to the other ROM, check if current ROM is changed (by md5 checksum of its build.prop as before) and saves the boot.img for next switch.
noshare file, containing the data folders list, is now also saved under /data/dual-boot. This way it will be always accessible and updatable if needed, no matter which ROM is running.
Boot images and md5 checksums are also saved under /data/dual-boot.
Two more flash-able zips added:
Wipe-ROM-data.zip This will wipe the data of the current ROM. Useful for changing ROM or if required by ROM’s chef
Remove-DualBoot.zip This will wipe the data of the other ROM and will also remove the SystemChanger app and scripts from the current ROM. Useful if you want to make a clean nandroid backup, to restore after a repartition to normal layout.
For V2 change log see bihariel's thread

Here is the guide to get Real Dual boot on both BLs.
Please read carefully because this may mess up your phone if you don't know what you are doing.
Oh!! I forgot, this phone is unbrickable, so give it a try.​
Installation Instructions
Extract the downloaded package with WinRAR or similar to any folder.
Copy ROM1, ROM2 and the DualBoot-Control.zip to external SD.
Go to the folder DualBoot-Partition-resizer and run flash.bat (or flash.sh for linux) follow on-screen instructions select BootLoader and wait until NVFlash process finishes and the screen goes black.
Disconnect the USB cable, put the battery back and just power on the phone it will enter into recovery automatically. (It takes about 40 secs to enter recovery 1st time after NVFlash)
Install DualBoot-Control.zip and select Enable Dual Boot option. The phone will reboot (if supported by recovery) and enter in recovery again (if not select reboot recovery from recovery).
Make a full wipe just in case to avoid boot-loops and format /system because it may not be formatted by ROM’s updater-script (mounts and storage --> format /system)
Now flash ROM1 (or restore a nandroid backup of ROM1) and without rebooting install DualBoot-Control.zip, select ROM1 update and reboot when it finishes.
When the phone completely boots, you will find an app called SystemChanger, launch it and click Switch ROM, it will ask you for root rights, click yes, the phone will reboot quickly, press and hold Pwr button + vol down when the screen goes black to enter recovery, if the phone doesn't go to recovery, remove the battery, plug it again and enter recovery.
Format /system (the 2nd system now), because it may not be formatted by ROM’s updater-script.
Now flash ROM2 and without rebooting install DualBoot-Control.zip, select ROM2 update and reboot when it finishes. (Attention: do not restore a backup of ROM2 because it will wipe data files of ROM1)
And that is all, if you want to switch to ROM1, as before, run SystemChanger and click Switch ROM.
Note for those having experienced the older version 2: No need to add boot images in Dual-ROM zips any more.
How to change/update a ROM or Kernel
You have to be on the ROM you want to change/update.
Enter Recovery
If you are changing the ROM or kernel and/or a wipe is needed, install the DualBoot-Control.zip and select Wipe current ROM data.
Flash the ROM or kernel and before reboot install the DualBoot-Control.zip and select ROM1 update if you flashed ROM1 or ROM2 update if you flashed ROM2.
Info: There is also the wipe-rom-x-data.sh in /data/dual-boot/ which can be used to delete the non-running Rom’s data. You can also run this from terminal or adb shell to clean the data of the non-running Rom quickly. For example if you are on ROM1 and you want to change the ROM2 run the script, switch to ROM2 but when screen goes black press pwr & vol- to enter recovery.
How to disable Dual Boot
You have to be on the ROM you want to keep.
Enter Recovery
Install the DualBoot-Control.zip and select Remove Dual Boot. This will wipe the data of the other ROM and will also remove the SystemChanger app and scripts. Useful if you want to make a clean nandroid backup, to restore after a repartitioning to normal layout with AIO-Toolkit.
Enjoy it !!

Wow......one thing i ws missing on NEW BL......thank you so much....now can hold onto this phone for 1more year....

This is just Aweosme <3 will give a try for sure ! LG O2X still the Crazy phone will try today eveng and comment back again ! can i try CM10.1 & V30B (Roms available) ???
Kudooos 4 ur post

This is what i need, i often flash rom 1 to another and restore my app and setting manualy... with this i would keep my daily rom and other for testing
thanks good job

Spyrosk, again, CONGRATULATIONS, this is another great product useful for all of us. To drop the bomb; i think you should add this in AIO, it would be natural if possible. Ive tested this during the weekend, its more easy than the previous gb version. Huge thanks for doing this spyrosk and also huge thanks to Bihariel who did the gb version, you have my deepest respect
Let me give you another challenge lol
It should be possible to.......no no, I must shut up now.
Thanks mate

Nice ! Trying soon... :fingers-crossed:

SuperSkill said:
Spyrosk, again, CONGRATULATIONS, this is another great product useful for all of us. To drop the bomb; i think you should add this in AIO, it would be natural if possible. Ive tested this during the weekend, its more easy than the previous gb version. Huge thanks for doing this spyrosk and also huge thanks to Bihariel who did the gb version, you have my deepest respect
Let me give you another challenge lol
It should be possible to.......no no, I must shut up now.
Thanks mate
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Thank you too again.
No, don't give me another challenge now. :laugh:
I am thinking on making a v3 version for old bootloader too, or even better a v4 hybrid one for both bootloaders. So I do have work for now.
Yes I could integrate that into AIO-toolkit eventually in an "Addvanced Options" menu , but let's see how it is working, when more users will try it and "cure" any "baby sicknesses" that may come up first.
I can't thank you enough for your testing it so thoroughly.
I really appreciate it.

i don't really understand how this dual boot work
but, can i use my internal sd card for booting stock-based custom rom and using my external one for booting CM10 based rom?

what about ics and gingerbread on dual boot!?

jhonjames09 said:
what about ics and gingerbread on dual boot!?
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you couldn't do that unless someone release GB rom for ics bootloader (is that even possible?)

Nice man" I ll try it soon!

jhonjames09 said:
what about ics and gingerbread on dual boot!?
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babi_perang said:
you couldn't do that unless someone release GB rom for ics bootloader (is that even possible?)
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I don't know if this will be ever possible or if it's worth trying it.
The only thing that can be done at the moment, is having one 370MB & one 512MB system partitions on the upcoming gb dual-boot version for installing the tonyp's and harsh's full ics 28g version as 2nd ROM on old bootloader.

I installed yesterday dual boot on my 2X and worked fine without any problems!
Great tool Spyrosk!!
You have done our life easier!!!

Thank you for dual boot
is indeed something very special!!!
It works beautifully for me,
the P990 is significantly upgraded:laugh:

And what about dual boot with linux?

tomsi91 said:
And what about dual boot with linux?
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What do you mean? Read step 3 carefully.
3.Go to the folder NewBL-DualBoot-Partition-resizer and run flash.bat (or flash.sh for linux) follow on-screen instructions and wait until NVFlash process finishes and the screen goes black.

sorry, i didnt see it with linux
EDIT: no sorry. i mean, i want to dualboot android/linux (debian, ubuntu, etc.).

tomsi91 said:
sorry, i didnt see it with linux
EDIT: no sorry. i mean, i want to dualboot android/linux (debian, ubuntu, etc.).
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And iOS & Windows Mobil 8...

How about flashing the second rom that have aroma installer??

[Q] Installing RomAur by Auras problems

Hi there!
I'm trying hard to get the custom rom RomAur running at my Xperia Z but I'm having some trouble to finally installing it.
Thread to the Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167064
What has to be done:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
5 - Make sure to do a Factory Reset/ Wipe data / system/cache before installing ROM
6 - Install rom
7 - Reboot system
8 - On disable flash recovery stock say no to get init.d support
9 - Enjoy
What I managed so far:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
Problem is: After doing a factory reset I don't know how to finally install the custom rom. Could somebody help me with that? If I manage to get it working on my Xperia Z I will write a step by step-guide to install custom rom with that phone.

Hi There,
Maybe you should have posted this into the forum of the Rom.
But to install it - once you have copied the Zip file to your device - you select 'Install from Zip' from the main menu of the recovery - select the Zip file and wait while it installs - reboot - Done!
Cheers
Paul

harrytipper said:
Hi there!
I'm trying hard to get the custom rom RomAur running at my Xperia Z but I'm having some trouble to finally installing it.
Thread to the Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167064
What has to be done:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
5 - Make sure to do a Factory Reset/ Wipe data / system/cache before installing ROM
6 - Install rom
7 - Reboot system
8 - On disable flash recovery stock say no to get init.d support
9 - Enjoy
What I managed so far:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
Problem is: After doing a factory reset I don't know how to finally install the custom rom. Could somebody help me with that? If I manage to get it working on my Xperia Z I will write a step by step-guide to install custom rom with that phone.
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at CWM..please select install zip from external sd. then you will finally install the rom. did u managed to go into CWM interface? i assume yes since u already done factory reset.

doki81 said:
at CWM..please select install zip from external sd. then you will finally install the rom. did u managed to go into CWM interface? i assume yes since u already done factory reset.
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So far I managed to install the advanced stock kernel and get root on my device (using fastboot.exe and BusyBox). So after that I enter recovery mode using Quick Boot. Then I have to do factory reset as found in preferences on my device. So far I think I got it.
But after that I have to wipe my data, system and cache. How do I do that and go on with the steps upcoming? After doing that I normally have to configure the device again for letting me use Recovery Manager and stuff like that, or don't I? So how should I do the full wipe?
Thank you for your suggestions so far!

harrytipper said:
So far I managed to install the advanced stock kernel and get root on my device (using fastboot.exe and BusyBox). So after that I enter recovery mode using Quick Boot. Then I have to do factory reset as found in preferences on my device. So far I think I got it.
But after that I have to wipe my data, system and cache. How do I do that and go on with the steps upcoming? After doing that I normally have to configure the device again for letting me use Recovery Manager and stuff like that, or don't I? So how should I do the full wipe?
Thank you for your suggestions so far!
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the next step you should do is to flash the CWM..
follow guide in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
afterward you can do full wipe from the CWM and proceed to use CWM install zip function to flash the new aur rom.

paulrgod said:
Hi There,
Maybe you should have posted this into the forum of the Rom.
Paul
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Sorry, I thought this was the right place to ask, because I don't want to spam in other forums. Maybe you could move it?
paulrgod said:
But to install it - once you have copied the Zip file to your device - you select 'Install from Zip' from the main menu of the recovery - select the Zip file and wait while it installs - reboot - Done!
Paul
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I tried both ways, copying the zip file to root of the device itself and onto sd card (RomAur V1.1 XZ C6603.zip, FAT32 formatted 16 gb sd card). But Recovery Manager doesn't show any of these files when I chose to install from sd card.
sorry for my english, I'm not a native speaker :silly:

doki81 said:
follow guide in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
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ok, I'll do that again. I tried this yesterday already and so I do have a few questions:
from the guide you sent me:
download the advanced stock kernel (contains recovery)
reboot device into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
now flash the recovery using
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.img
[where kernel.img is the name of the file image u downloaded]
thats it!
As I use "adb reboot bootloader" it keeps telling me "error: device not found", even though its connected to PC using fastboot mode and "fastboot devices" shows my Xperia Z as connected in fastboot mode. What do I do wrong?
Second question: Is the advanced stock kernel with recovery the one I already installed? Z_DooMLoRD_insecure_FW-350.img? Or Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img? So which kernel do I use in the last step?

I finished it and I just made some stupid mistake in my procedure (I was alredy wondering how Xperia Z can be so hard to put a new rom into..). I'll write a How-To for newbies the until monday. Thanks for your help so far!

How to install RomAur (and other ROMS) on Sony Xperia Z
This is how I managed to install RomAur at my Xperia Z. After realizing my mistake I noticed it's not much different to other android devices.
1. So first to install kernels and get root I unlocked the boot loader using this really good descriptions:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
http://www.techethon.com/root-sony-xperia-z-tutorial-easy-how-to/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
2. Then I started the device in fastboot mode by pressing volume + while connecting to PC and used fastboot.exe (shift+right click in the containing folder to start cmd) typing in this:
fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-350_v2.img
IMPORTANT Z_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-350_v2.img was contained in the same folder as fastboot.exe. Maybe there is already another new kernel to do this with, this one worked for me. Starting the device in fastboot mode can also be achieved by usind this command before flashing with the new kernel: adb reboot bootloader
3. Anyway after flashing I typed in this: fastboot reboot
4. Then I've put the zip file onto my micro sd (fat32 formatted, 16gb) and restarted the device disconnected from PC. This is what I've done wrong :silly:
While the device went on I pressed volume + when the SONY screen showed up and the led started to flash in several colors.
5. Now in the menu wiped/cleared/formatted everythin except the external sd-card and installed the "update" by using volume buttons to navigate and power button to confirm.
This is what worked for me. I might have forgotten some stuff so in case there might be something to add, just reply on this!

[ROM][MOD][SafeStrap Guide] FAST! DST, -Locked & UnLocked BLs-xt907-98.30.1

Roms for unlocked Boots. SafeStrap roms: next post.
Be sure to try Xposed Framework http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
This is My Daily Driver. I have been Chewing on a SD Swap to correct the way Moto chose our default storage since I unlocked the phone 6 months ago. These are the base roms I use. Thank You Mhous33. Think a Custom Rom is where to be? I never found one as reliable as stock. Enjoy.
Stock bases:
1)Deodexed 98.30.1 (it is not debloated).
Recommended:
2)DST Odexed 98.30.1 (debloated & fast fast fast) More details.
Be careful about the "phone info app" it can break your radio : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48165372&postcount=8
3)Stock
New link for mhous33 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51042438&postcount=39
Bases by mhous33
Note: mhous33 has modularized his flashes & put modem & boot independent. More details here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49680312&postcount=1
SafeStrap version: see next post.
There is no need for unlocked users to take the ota, this will do the same thing, if you follow my steps.
See Attachments for Rom link (just click it & it should open for you to copy)
Instructions for those on ...94 or ...1 (should work for earlier builds too) who want to keep their data (apps) (beta, Works fine for Me)
1) Wipe dalvik cache, & cache
2) Reboot recovery
3) Mount system
4) Install Rom (from mhous33 above)
Option1) Flash My PP Mod NOTE: this one must come before the next option.
Option2) Flash sd swap update (attachments) & say no to "disable recovery flash"
5) reboot
Instructions for those coming from some other Rom OR do not want to keep their data (apps)
1) Wipe data, & cache
2) Reboot recovery
3) Mount system
4) Install Rom (from mhous33 above)
Option1) Flash My PP Mod NOTE: this one must come before the next option.
Option2) Flash sd swap update (attachments) & say no to "disable recovery flash"
5) Reboot
If you boot on my SD Swap:
Always use TWRP 2.6+ OR Philz v6.
Always choose any NO when rebooting from Philz.
Go Recovery Goodies
Because install-recovery.sh is now an agent in the initd setup & needs to be protected.
Notification Toggles is a great substitute for an extended power menu.
I attached my backup to make setup easier. Goes in (with the sd swap working) storage0/android/data/de.j4velin.notificationToggle/files.
Set toggle per line to 6.
Xperia launcher. Once installed check for update from Sony (twice).
I am testing this perfomance mod & so far it is amazing. There is some lag on SD access right after bootup....
This Audio mod too.
SafeStrap version: see next post.
NOTE: Not for cm based, multuser, or anything but 4.1.2 stock roms!

Be sure to try Xposed Framework http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 when done!
Note: the dst is recommeded over the bloated deodexed as now with odexed being xposed compatible & faster.
SafeStrap compatible rom Version 2 is in attachments. Full bloat versions sans the SD swap. Follow the instructions below & if you want the SD swap just flash the Unlocked version over it before you reboot- follow the same fundamental steps as in the previous post- rom slot OR stock slot.
Added a SS version of Mhous33's debloated odexed rom.
Has the same features as the unlocked version, but better because the cautions about killing the SD swap do not apply to the SS version.
You may have forced closes & wifi problems if you try either version without being on ...94 beforhand as the kernel is newer- beware.
See Attachments for Rom link
Here are instructions from the creator of SafeStrap. Please understand what you are doing before moving on.
Hashcode on SafeStrap :http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/how-to-safestrap/
Proceed if you are on stock 98.18.94 or 98.30.1 & have a current backup of your stock slot.
Obligatory warning: UpDating to 98.18.94 or 98.30.1 WILL PREVENT A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK IF YOU FLASH IT TO A LOCKED PHONE.
You can install to rom slots but not to the stock slot.
Here is where you venturesome people need to test if you do try flash 98.30.1, while you are on 98.16.1, that it does work ok. Try everything out before you try to put it on your stock slot. Be warned.
I have been on the ...78 kernel with mous33's DST & have no issues. I speculate that the slight change in kernel #s is for some bloat apps.
Update running on stock slot may cause lags. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50432621&postcount=57
Try on just a rom slot first but there will be no access to internal SD. So be sure to save what you want to the external SD first!
1) Create a ROM slot
2a) Mount system & install My ROM to the same ROM slot
2b) Optional: Restore current data (uncheck system) from your stock slot backup & wipe cache & dalvik cache
2c) Optional flash SD swap update here
3) Bootup the ROM
IF this works for you it is fine as you could delete all of the internal SD from your stock slot. This is the goal anyway & you have less confusion with only your external SD.
Take a more than a moment to read this unique thread on what it means to "write over your stock slot" & at the bottom of page 1 Rik Rong: "That should work," about getting your stock slot back again.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/11600-installing-custom-rom-to-stock-using-ss-312/
These steps will overwrite your stock slot and allow the full SD swap. BE SURE YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH IT BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Also note in this approach the data/apps you want to move to the NEW rom are to come from your stock slot. If you want the opposite WIP
Instructions for those on ...94 or ...1 who want to keep their data (apps) (beta, Worked fine for Me)
1) Create a ROM slot
2) Mount system & install My ROM to the same ROM slot
2a) Optional flash SD swap update here
3) Make a Backup of your ROM (save it to external storage)
4) Switch to Stock slot (you know you in stock when "install" and System" turn to red font)
5) Wipe cache & dalvik cache
6) Restore Backup with the data un-checked (if done right the only file available will be the Backup you just made)
7) Confirm restore (Bootup)
8) Delete the slot used.
jvasquezhhi's procedure from RZR
Installing custom ROM to STOCK Using SS 3.12
Create a ROMSlot1
Flash the custom ROM to ROMSlot1
Bootup the ROM
Configure your ROM to your liking (this is if you have other flashable mods like DST or a different SuperUser)
Reboot into Recovery
Make a Backup of your ROM (save it to external storage)
Switch to Stock partion (you know you in stock when "install" and System" turn to red font)
wipe Phone (cache, Dalvik, Factory Reset, System, and finally Internal storage)
restore back up (if done right the only file available will be the back up you just made)
Confirm restore
DONE!!! enjoy your custom rom in stock partition

NooB Stickys
Locked BL:
Root/Boot unlock ability with various builds
SafeStrap v3.1.2 Guide & Rom use example
NEW Root Method
Roms for Locked BL
Unlocked BL:
Phone-Up custom recovery backup app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/fyi-online-nandroid-backup-ready-t2762382
Philz Recovery-msm8960 unified
Rom Manager & Photon Q recovery easy recovery
Recovery-Goodies
Daily Driver & SD swap
Both: Stock Rom & SD swap
House of Moto, Stock restore
My Stock Restore
Not keeping 4G?
Fast DL of the Latest xml/fzx for RSD
/persist BU WorkAround
Various restore files from 98.18.94 or 98.30.1
Daily Driver: Telstra JB & 78p Radio-Great WiFi
Misc unsorted
Fastboot fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51479500&postcount=3
Have "QHSUSB_DLOAD"? Then you have real brick. There is no solution for the msm8960's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38377826&postcount=3
sys app delete list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44292996&postcount=361
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwo0TMNUxZfFRno1V3o4dmlyb0E/edit?pli=1
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/action/auth
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487863
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43992964&postcount=345
http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://t...279783&usg=ALkJrhiLnRxpEwSOYUSRwRWvtLlkfO5UBA

Mega sucks
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

[deleted] mod, please remove

Mykalmunlight said:
Mega sucks
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4
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...chrome for uploading. You can download with anything. Downloading is fast. Why a 2 step I do not know

Avi, you might want to add instructions in the OP for the SS people. Instructions about setting up a ROM slot, not flashing over the stock slot, etc.

SS version up.

RikRong said:
Avi, you might want to add instructions in the OP for the SS people. Instructions about setting up a ROM slot, not flashing over the stock slot, etc.
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Care to critique My SS version?
Did I address your concerns?
Please feel free.

aviwdoowks said:
Care to critique My SS version?
Did I address your concerns?
Please feel free.
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It actually looks pretty good. I think it will help avoid a lot of confusion. Thanks for your work.

Attempted to install this. So far clean rom has worked, but stock deox and this one fail after install. Says fsil in red.
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D.A.N. said:
Attempted to install this. So far clean rom has worked, but stock deox and this one fail after install. Says fsil in red.
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Are you trying to install to the stock slot?

D.A.N. said:
Attempted to install this. So far clean rom has worked, but stock deox and this one fail after install. Says fsil in red.
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Are you trying to install to the stock slot?
Did you mount sys?

rom failure
aviwdoowks said:
Are you trying to install to the stock slot?
Did you mount sys?
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No, your stickys are great and I am attempting to install on slot one. Clean rom and bare bones work, but the other deox roms fail at attempting to install.

Installed this today... so far so good!
Anyone using arrghhh's kernel, or keeping stock?

Should i be concerned about it NOT displaying the "Warning, boot loader unlocked" screen ?

That should be specific to whether or not you've changed your boot logo. What is appearing in place of the warning now?
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just the regular moto logo after flashing this rom. I used TWRP 2.6 came from beanstalk followed directions to T.. root and everything seems to work fine.
So seems no issue. I can still get into recovery. Just worried me because I always saw that "Warning" logo no matter what rom i had on since unlock....

Works good for me. Love the sd swap part. No need to worry about space or hassle of moving apps.
But is there a way to enable tethering without the use of third party app ( i am not on verizon ) ?

Does this rom have the moto smart actions still in it?

[VIDEO][TUTORIAL]Custom Rom Installation in Karbonn Titanium S5

Hai guys.here im posting a video tutorial how to install custom rom in karbonn titanium s5..hope u guys follow it for perfect installation
video link: http://youtu.be/zBBZYOZnY_M
here i showed the rom installation of nemesis which include gapps installation.if ur rom does not contain gapps installation then u can skip that part.bye.tkcr
And a small thing to tell.whenever u want to install any mod from recovery never forget to mount system in mount/storage

Manual Installation Procedure
Procedure
1.Turn off ur mobile
2.Press and hold volume up +power button at a time and release them when u see red screen
3.now cwm recovery is opened.---(Navigation up=volume up;navigation down=volume down;Selection=power button)
4.go to Backup and Storage and open it
6.click backup---(This backup's ur current rom and stores it in ur sd-card which can be used to restore ur os if necessary)
7.After backup completes go to main menu
8.click on wipe data/factory reset nad then yes
9.now go to main menu and click advanced.u will notice wipe dalvik cache.click it and yes
10.now go to mount/stoarage in main menu and format system.---(Be carefull at this step.never click sys_boot format at any time)
11.now in the same menu u notice mount data and mount system.so mount both data and system.
12.go back to main main.now go to install zip from sd-card
13.select ht ecustom rom rar file and click yes.
14.(read this line completely then press)After completiton of rom installation click reboot system now.if u r installaing any gapps then dnt press reboot(specially for nemesis rom).Goto mount and storage after rom installation.again press mount system.go to main menu.select install zip from sd-card.select ur gapps and intall and reboot now.
Thats it.now ur new rom takes some time to boot up..any queries regarding flashing reply me.hit thanks if helped.encourage all devs.Bye

download link
deepa2119 said:
Procedure
1.Turn off ur mobile
2.Press and hold volume up +power button at a time and release them when u see red screen
3.now cwm recovery is opened.---(Navigation up=volume up;navigation down=volume down;Selection=power button)
4.go to Backup and Storage and open it
6.click backup---(This backup's ur current rom and stores it in ur sd-card which can be used to restore ur os if necessary)
7.After backup completes go to main menu
8.click on wipe data/factory reset nad then yes
9.now go to main menu and click advanced.u will notice wipe dalvik cache.click it and yes
10.now go to mount/stoarage in main menu and format system.---(Be carefull at this step.never click sys_boot format at any time)
11.now in the same menu u notice mount data and mount system.so mount both data and system.
12.go back to main main.now go to install zip from sd-card
13.select ht ecustom rom rar file and click yes.
14.(read this line completely then press)After completiton of rom installation click reboot system now.if u r installaing any gapps then dnt press reboot(specially for nemesis rom).Goto mount and storage after rom installation.again press mount system.go to main menu.select install zip from sd-card.select ur gapps and intall and reboot now.
Thats it.now ur new rom takes some time to boot up..any queries regarding flashing reply me.hit thanks if helped.encourage all devs.Bye
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download link plzz!! for custome rome.

usanrai said:
download link plzz!! for custome rome.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2235153..here u can find the roms which are available for titanium s5(Credits zeyaan)

thank u
:good:
deepa2119 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2235153..here u can find the roms which are available for titanium s5(Credits zeyaan)
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thanks man!
deepa2119 said:
Procedure
1.Turn off ur mobile
2.Press and hold volume up +power button at a time and release them when u see red screen
3.now cwm recovery is opened.---(Navigation up=volume up;navigation down=volume down;Selection=power button)
4.go to Backup and Storage and open it
6.click backup---(This backup's ur current rom and stores it in ur sd-card which can be used to restore ur os if necessary)
7.After backup completes go to main menu
8.click on wipe data/factory reset nad then yes
9.now go to main menu and click advanced.u will notice wipe dalvik cache.click it and yes
10.now go to mount/stoarage in main menu and format system.---(Be carefull at this step.never click sys_boot format at any time)
11.now in the same menu u notice mount data and mount system.so mount both data and system.
12.go back to main main.now go to install zip from sd-card
13.select ht ecustom rom rar file and click yes.
14.(read this line completely then press)After completiton of rom installation click reboot system now.if u r installaing any gapps then dnt press reboot(specially for nemesis rom).Goto mount and storage after rom installation.again press mount system.go to main menu.select install zip from sd-card.select ur gapps and intall and reboot now.
Thats it.now ur new rom takes some time to boot up..any queries regarding flashing reply me.hit thanks if helped.encourage all devs.Bye
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thank you i v flashed kitkat one n galxy a4 one by this methodn it worked....:good:
does this methode workes on stoke rome too????
if nt then plz discribe the process plz!
want to flash the old rom.... old iz gold :laugh:

usanrai said:
thank you i v flashed kitkat one n galxy a4 one by this methodn it worked....:good:
does this methode workes on stoke rome too????
if nt then plz discribe the process plz!
want to flash the old rom.... old iz gold :laugh:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28719715
here universal flasher is provided.follow those instructions.if u got any problem.reply.

deepa2119 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28719715
here universal flasher is provided.follow those instructions.if u got any problem.reply.
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hi, can you provide stock rom for karbonn titanium s2

Karbonn A9* (star) ROM of xperia or micromax or any other which work great
i have karbonn A9* (star) ...and i really pissed of this phone .... i bought karbonn A15 7 month ago but it was not working well so i approached to service center they gave me A9* after 3 month and it is also not working well its hangs all the time restart unnecessarily again n again ....so please please please help to to install some better ROM of any good mobile which will work well ...even of Micomax or XOLO ..any but please help

Im having issues with it not wanting to mount system and data, is there a solution to this? =/

vaibmails1 said:
i have karbonn A9* (star) ...and i really pissed of this phone .... i bought karbonn A15 7 month ago but it was not working well so i approached to service center they gave me A9* after 3 month and it is also not working well its hangs all the time restart unnecessarily again n again ....so please please please help to to install some better ROM of any good mobile which will work well ...even of Micomax or XOLO ..any but please help
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First; Wrong phone. Learn to use Google.
Second; Every ROM is tailor made for a phone. You can't just install a MMX or a Xolo ROM on your phone.
Third; This user probably doesn't have this phone. She wouldn't be able to help you any more than you can help yourself.
Lastly, I don't want to seem like a rude guy, but please use proper english. It helps with the readability of your post.
I can tell that you are new, so,
Welcome to the community of xda!

Restart your phone
otakurave said:
Im having issues with it not wanting to mount system and data, is there a solution to this? =/
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You have to restart your phone in case needed you can restore to default rom and then try to install this rom

great thank you

Unlock simlock ! possible?
deepa2119 said:
Hai guys.here im posting a video tutorial how to install custom rom in karbonn titanium s5..hope u guys follow it for perfect installation
video link: http://youtu.be/zBBZYOZnY_M
here i showed the rom installation of nemesis which include gapps installation.if ur rom does not contain gapps installation then u can skip that part.bye.tkcr
And a small thing to tell.whenever u want to install any mod from recovery never forget to mount system in mount/storage
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Hi...
I have two clone that is truemove beyond 3g which is sim-locked. I bought each 75$ but they did not told me if the phone was sim-locked
is it possible to unlock the phone?
also they made one of sim-slots useless.
please help! can do a sim-unlock? possible flash modem/radio ?
I flashed a stock karbonn rom works fine still sim-locked.

pure l rom for spice mi 504

It is a ported rom by me #shaizada for spice mi 504
1. u have rooted device .,,, if not root through kingo root,iroot software.
2.you have cwm/twrp/philz recovery installed if u dont have any of these recovery ,,,then i gave u my developed recovery through mtk droid tool.... see attachments for recovery.
3.fisrt root your devise then instal mobile uncle tool from playstore then backup your imei and then copy recovery image and pure l.zip file in ur devise then open mobile uncle tool and click on recovery update and choose your recovery.img file.
4.Download patch.zip from from attachments and place in ur sd card
5.then go to ur recovery menu (switch off ur phone then press home+volume up button)
6. Delete wipe data factory reset/wipe cache/wipe davlik cache.
7.open mount and storage format system/data/cache.
8.then go to instal zip from sd card and instal rom then instal patch file.
ALL DONE NOW REBOOT UR PHONE AND ENJOY
keep enjoying its totally bug free
#NOTE: Download mobile uncle tool from attachments......IF YOU LOST YOUR IMEI NO. THEN resotre ur imei no which you backup before....
Download rom from this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0NIHXGf9zR3N2tvZ0JwQ2FSejg/edit?usp=docslist_api

this rom works awesome, no bugs , ive been using it since long , no issues , awesome
:good::laugh:

thanks

Google keyboard is stopping continously even after installing patch.zip pls help me out