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Newbie Question - Please Respond

Hi,
I am tempted to flash a custom ROM onto my Xperia, but before i do that, i have a couple of questions that i hope someone here might be able to answer.
1. Is there a guide available that explains everything step-by-step? I.e. is flashing of ROM the only thing to do? or are there other tasks required like flashing SPL or something like that? (I literally have no idea what SPL and similar terms mean either)
2. If after having played with a custom ROM, i plan to revert back to the original stock ROM and settings... is that possible?
Best Regards.
Salman Khalid.
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Nevermind... I found my answers (i think so!)...
Best regards.
*A Complete Newbie at Flashing Custom Roms and all that is involved.*

Unrooting Questions!!!

Hey i am asking these questions on beahalf of fellow rooters
1)By rooting the phone, we are still using Stock rom except that we have SUPERUSER PERMISSIONS already, is that true?
2)To unroot our phone, run RUU roms:
RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
or...
RUU_Legend_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2_Radio_47.26.35.04_7.05.35.26L_release_121965_signed.exe
depending on ur location, asia or other countries.
3)Before i rooted my phone, my firmware is 1.31.707.3
but the RUU rom as stated above is "..WWE_1.31.707.2_Ra.."
is it the same? if not, how do i get my default rom back?
4)After i have rooted my HTC legend, there would be a Stock OTA update by HTC to Android 2.2 froyo. Will the OTA update still take place, or do i have to unroot the phone first?
5)Is there a way to backup my current stock rom: 1.31.707.3 ? if yes, how?
Thank You
Knnhzx

good questions! want answer on that too

Its is possible to have answers to those questions ?
I am interest too for answers, in particulary for questions 1 and 4
Regards

skelettor said:
Its is possible to have answers to those questions ?
I am interest too for answers, in particulary for questions 1 and 4
Regards
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well on those i can answer now:
No1: if u use the stock ruu rom u will NOT have superuser permissions, however there is an "Almost stock" Rom based on this RUU that i currently run and it's really smooth and fast and i have alot more RAM free however i have a problem with facebook contacts so my contact pictures wont sync and i can't link fb contacts to my google contacts. (But i can't really say it is because of the rom or if it is fb that has made some changes)
No4: when u use the "almost stock" Rom the OTA updates are disabled, if they are disabled on the non-root RUU i can't really say, but i don't think they are disabled on that one

Ok thank you for answers
If I understand well, If I want use app2sd I must use a rooted stock ROM, I can not use the HTC stock ROM.
I will search more informations about future OTA update from HTC (in particulary Froyo update) and may be I will try root for my legend.
Regards

BTW, any new information on the release date for Froyo from HTC w/Sense?

skelettor said:
Ok thank you for answers
If I understand well, If I want use app2sd I must use a rooted stock ROM, I can not use the HTC stock ROM.
I will search more informations about future OTA update from HTC (in particulary Froyo update) and may be I will try root for my legend.
Regards
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Actually no.. u need the Rom that they have modded and call "almost stock" and choose the one with apps2sd in it.. OR u need to wait for the HTC stock Froyo update..
Sckank said:
BTW, any new information on the release date for Froyo from HTC w/Sense?
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not any official news, HTC said "in the beginning of Q3"
many speculations have been posted regarding what they mean but many people say that it will come in september or october.. we can't do anything but wait for info from HTC or for the update itself.

Ok thanks. I'm very happy with the Legend, so no rush updating it to Froyo.

[Q] Why should install custom rom for WP7 ???

Dear guys...
I am absolutely new for Window phone, 3 days experience after fed up with Samsung's Omnia long times ago...
So forgive me even my question is tooooooo noop but, trying to find out strong reason to flash custom rom on stock Mango...
Well, I have used Android phone for a long time with flashing every single rom available until no more fun, ..
So I bought HD2 and flashed Mango custom rom and also Android as dual boot. I understand to flash Mango custom rom to WM 6.5 on HD2 as I used terrible WM 6.5 before...
Mango made me soooo exited with totally different concept compare to Android as I already bored with Android...
So decided to stick to Mango phone from now on then again I bought HD7 and I compared side by side with HD2 running on custom Mango rom (as both devices have same spec of hardware..) and I couldn't find out differences between custom rom (on HD2) and stock (on HD7).
Question is,
Why should flash custom rom to HD7 which is already on Mango ?
For Android, there is huge differences between stock and custom rom for the function, speed and UI but what will be the main benefit to flash custom rom for WP7 ?? Just prepare for flash unofficial upgraded version of Mango or WP8 ????
Another question is,
Even flashing custom rom, there is no problem to log in to Marketplace as no problem on stock rom ???
This log in problem is major issue on HD2 custom rom, that's why I decided get HD7 to experience all the function of WP7....
Appreciate your advise and guide in advance,....

androidunia said:
Why should flash custom rom to HD7 which is already on Mango ?
Even flashing custom rom, there is no problem to log in to Marketplace as no problem on stock rom ???
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first, welcome to the WP7 family.
now, to answer your questions...
allows you to install non-Marketplace applications
numerous tweaks implemented by Custom ROM's chef
latest WP7 versions
etc.
one can still install apps from official Marketplace
that answer your two questions?

sh4d0w86 said:
first, welcome to the WP7 family.
now, to answer your questions...
allows you to install non-Marketplace applications
numerous tweaks implemented by Custom ROM's chef
latest WP7 versions
etc.
one can still install apps from official Marketplace
that answer your two questions?
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Thanks !!
Now I am brave to go for adventure ~~~ then I found out this article...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847822 with his fantastic designed rom !!
Anyway,
WP7 is really amazing... I didn't expect a lot because of bad impression of WM6.5.. but really amazing for memory management and well integrated UI and applications.. compare to Android..
Hope this noob articles can help newbie like me to understand more about WP7 ~

don't forget to look at the tutorial before attempting to flash a Custom ROM; link in my signature.

sh4d0w86 said:
don't forget to look at the tutorial before attempting to flash a Custom ROM; link in my signature.
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Oh, my honor, Dev !!!.
I am learning now..... really adventurous,... ~~~
[THANKS]
I am testing on stock rom now to have comparison knowledge with custom rom later BUT... really battery drain faster with 3G... I think this is something important I should find out from custom rom...

androidunia said:
Oh, my honor, Dev !!!
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unsure what you mean by that.
androidunia said:
I am testing on stock rom now to have comparison knowledge with custom rom later BUT... really battery drain faster with 3G... I think this is something important I should find out from custom rom...
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good thinking, you will more appreciate the advantages of a Custom ROM.

hi i'm new here! i have the wp7.5 like 4 month ago! and i would like to dual boot my htc hd7(with deepshinnig room) with android! like the hd2!
so if some one can help me!
thanks!

joe-khalil said:
hi i'm new here! i have the wp7.5 like 4 month ago! and i would like to dual boot my htc hd7(with deepshinnig room) with android! like the hd2!
so if some one can help me!
thanks!
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Currently there is no android rom developed for hd7....

[Q] Question About Note3

Hello i am sending from greece and i bought before 3months a galaxy note3(sm-n9005) 4.3 android version & n9005xxudmj7...the phone must be from france and i say that because when i turn on it for the first time the setuped language were french...yesterday i rooted my phone with your help and your method but i wanted to ask if the 4.4 android version has come for note3 and what i can do to install it to my phone...???(in settings when i try to update my operating system(from now who i am rooted) it shows me the message""""your cellphone has changed,the operating system updates are not available''''''' sorry for my english if i had mistakes etc,i will be waiting for a reply thank you

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Hello i am sending from greece and i bought before 3months a galaxy note3(sm-n9005) 4.3 android version & n9005xxudmj7...the phone must be from france and i say that because when i turn on it for the first time the setuped language were french...yesterday i rooted my phone with your help and your method but i wanted to ask if the 4.4 android version has come for note3 and what i can do to install it to my phone...???(in settings when i try to update my operating system(from now who i am rooted) it shows me the message""""your cellphone has changed,the operating system updates are not available''''''' sorry for my english if i had mistakes etc,i will be waiting for a reply thank you
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Can anyone help me...???

[email protected] said:
Can anyone help me...???
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There is a thread for the international version but what you need to do is get an apk that changes your "custom" status to "official" then you will be able check for updates. I do believe this thread will get you started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383484
If you have deleted any apks then it may mess up any updates you take. Or go to sammobile and look for 4.4 firmware for your phone and use Kies to install.

The 9005 can receive it's latest update thru kies, or by going into the settings menu, tap general tab, and scroll down to about device, then system update.

I have only change the md5 file with kies not the rom....I wanted to make the phone rooted not to change the official rom...can I correct this problem with my updates without change the official rom from my phone??? Or is there any app to do that???

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I have only change the md5 file with kies not the rom....I wanted to make the phone rooted not to change the official rom...can I correct this problem with my updates without change the official rom from my phone??? Or is there any app to do that???
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I am not sure I understand what you are trying to do.
Are you trying to gain root?
Are you trying to upgrade your firmware on your phone?
Are you trying to change something else on your phone?

CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to do.
Are you trying to gain root?
Are you trying to upgrade your firmware on your phone?
Are you trying to change something else on your phone?
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I have rooted my phone but I want also to install the 4.4 android version...but when I try to search for software update the phone tells me that because I have done changes to the phone(root procedure) I can't search for any new software updates...I have seen a video from youtube.com that I can install a new Android version without change my phone(root or no root there isn't a difference)I ask if I can do that...and where I can find this kit kat version to download it....

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I have rooted my phone but I want also to install the 4.4 android version...but when I try to search for software update the phone tells me that because I have done changes to the phone(root procedure) I can't search for any new software updates...I have seen a video from youtube.com that I can install a new Android version without change my phone(root or no root there isn't a difference)I ask if I can do that...and where I can find this kit kat version to download it....
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I see.
The other reply that I made with the link in it. Follow that link and install what it tells you to install.
After you install it you can make you phone show an "official" status which will allow you to check for updates.
I do not know where the guy in the YouTube video got his firmware.
There is firmware available for the SM-9005 at www.sammobile.com but they seem to be country and carrier specific, I do not know as I do not have that phone.
You may be better off getting instructions in this section of XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3?nocache=1&z=7992070960968063
Good luck and be careful not to brick your phone.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
I see.
The other reply that I made with the link in it. Follow that link and install what it tells you to install.
After you install it you can make you phone show an "official" status which will allow you to check for updates.
I do not know where the guy in the YouTube video got his firmware.
There is firmware available for the SM-9005 at www.sammobile.com but they seem to be country and carrier specific, I do not know as I do not have that phone.
You may be better off getting instructions in this section of XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3?nocache=1&z=7992070960968063
Good luck and be careful not to brick your phone.
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if i change the firmware and put the official although the phone is like to go for unroot it....right???and after that i will go for the official updates.....the knox will be 0x0 or stays 0x1????

[email protected] said:
if i change the firmware and put the official although the phone is like to go for unroot it....right???and after that i will go for the official updates.....the knox will be 0x0 or stays 0x1????
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You will probably lose root. It will not reset Knox to 0×0.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
You will probably lose root. It will not reset Knox to 0×0.
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this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the greek language...i wanted to say that i spoke with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...

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this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the...i wanted to say that i speak with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...
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Well I am not sure how to help you from here. I wish I could.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
Well I am not sure how to help you from here. I wish I could.
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never mind...thank you for your help and the instant messages...

[email protected] said:
this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the greek language...i wanted to say that i spoke with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...
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Sir I think you're looking for opinions on what to do and that's not what xda is here for. You're not even in the right sub forum for your device. We can talk forever about the pros and cons of custom roms over official releases. If you're worried one bit about knox counter, then do the official release. If you're comfortable with modifying your device and you can follow directions, I recommend you focus all your attention to this sub forum for your device here! The omegadroid link you attached can be found here on xda! I highly suggest you read through the 3000+ posts that users like you made. That might make up your mind for you.

440bro said:
Sir I think you're looking for opinions on what to do and that's not what xda is here for. You're not even in the right sub forum for your device. We can talk forever about the pros and cons of custom roms over official releases. If you're worried one bit about knox counter, then do the official release. If you're comfortable with modifying your device and you can follow directions, I recommend you focus all your attention to this sub forum for your device here! The omegadroid link you attached can be found here on xda! I highly suggest you read through the 3000+ posts that users like you made. That might make up your mind for you.
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sir if you read from the headstart my subject you will find out that my questions/problems are right located...the admins transfer me here so dont give me instructions...if you want to help to the discussion is better...give directions to yourself...friendlywriting always

i8200N - problems flashing ROM

Hi guys, apologies if I'm a noob here, I'm having a few problems with my old SIII mini VE (i8200N). It was working fine, but in trying to flash a new ROM I've come a bit unstuck.
The phone has working recovery, which I was using to flash the ROM, it is TWRP v2.7.0.1, kinda old, but I can't find a better version unfortunately - if anyone has one I would appreciate it. Or indeed a different and better recovery, if you don't have TWRP.
Everytime I flash a ROM I get a message 'Kernel does not have support for reading SELInus contexts' - it says it is installing but ends super-quick, and nothing has changed. I have tried a few different ROMs always same kessage (and yes, I am aware of the difference between Golden and this version of the phone - the ROMs are compatible).
I can get the phone to respond to ADB and ODIN, so I'm generally OK, just have no OS at the moment. Tried sideloading it, but no joy.
I wouldn't mind having the original UK firmware back but sadly I can't get it back off the sammobile site - without some horrible file-share trying to install malware. Again, a copy would be great.
I can flash root, no problem, just not the actually ROM itself.
I wouldn't mind putting something decent on it, Lineage or RR or CM but I would settle right now just for a working phone!
I appreciate any help
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i8200 roms
i would love Lineage on it or any newer than the stock android v4 :/ but cant fin os of i8200 !did you find rom now?

LiNEAGEOSANDROiDEVOLUTiON said:
i would love Lineage on it or any newer than the stock android v4 :/ but cant fin os of i8200 !did you find rom now?
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No, my issue is the roms not flashing.... Which version of the phone do you have?

GitManMatt said:
No, my issue is the roms not flashing.... Which version of the phone do you have?
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if you want to PM me with an email address or dropbox link or something, I can send you a copy of the 4.2.2 rom that I daily use on my GT-i8200N

brucews said:
if you want to PM me with an email address or dropbox link or something, I can send you a copy of the 4.2.2 rom that I daily use on my GT-i8200N
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Thanks man, I've sent you a PM

Bruce fixed it for me!
Thanks mate, really appreciate your help, and the clean ROM, I have a functioning phone again (and a way back if I break it ) - bless you!

Just as an update...
GitManMatt said:
Thanks mate, really appreciate your help, and the clean ROM, I have a functioning phone again (and a way back if I break it ) - bless you!
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I've now sold it!

do you got a custom rom onto it? i need root