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installing custom Rom

hey guys
i have xperia z c6602 its jb 4.1.2 and build number is 10.1.1.A.253
i have rooted it and unlocked bootloader but now i want to intall custom rom 4.2.2
iam not familiar with sony devices cauz i had htc phones .
now with these info i can easily install custom rom from recovery? no need any thing else ?
thank you.

please help ...

read the stickies and read the thread of the rom you want to install
if you are installing a stock based rom do it via flashtool, if its a custom aosp rom such as cm10 then read the instructions as you have to flash the boot.img first then follow the instructions

I was new to flashing custom ROMs but as long as you read and then re-read the instructions for the ROM you should be fine.

[Q] problem with cm11 installation on TX

Hi guys
I had problems with installing new CM11 official on my xperia TX LT29i
after I flshed kernel and flash rom in recovery I reboot device but it boot auto matic to recovery
please help me
Thanks

[Q] Cyanogenmod 11 for S3 mini ?

Hey guys i'm just a beginner in roms and cyanogenmod , I have a samsung galaxy SIII mini with android 4.1 and i want to install the new cyanogenmod 11 which is based on Android Kitkat 4.4 :good: <<
my question is
1) do i have to make any update version using software update then install cyanogenmod ..
2) OR just flashing Cyanogenmod 11 will replace the 4.1 with Kitkat 4.4 software ???
I know it's an easy question for you .. thanks

Ibrahim_F said:
Hey guys i'm just a beginner in roms and cyanogenmod , I have a samsung galaxy SIII mini with android 4.1 and i want to install the new cyanogenmod 11 which is based on Android Kitkat 4.4 :good: <<
my question is
1) do i have to make any update version using software update then install cyanogenmod ..
2) OR just flashing Cyanogenmod 11 will replace the 4.1 with Kitkat 4.4 software ???
I know it's an easy question for you .. thanks
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Follow this tutorial here before installing cm
You have to install twrp recovery from maclaw
And we don't need to update anything for installing a rom and say hi for rooting

I just give you a hint of what you need, there are lots of guides on this forum just search for them and read carefully
First of all you must know that installing custom ROMs is potentially dangerous, it may brick your phone and it voids your warranty, you do it at your own risk.
Make sure your phone is supported by the software you're going to install, S3 mini aren't all equal, check for model number.
Before installing CM 11 you should install a custom recovery (TWRP from maclaw.pl is recommended for installing kitkat), than you can do a nandroid backup and restore it if something goes wrong, and install custom ROMs very easily.
To flash the custom recovery you need odin in windows (you can find it on maclaw.pl download page) or heimdall in linux. About odin there are lots of tutorials, just search for them, but if you need help with heimdall just ask for it

Maclaw has great instructions too on their download page - be sure to download their ODIN version to flash with Odin.
If you google "how to flash custom rom with odin" you can get detailed instructions with pictures, I found this made me a bit more confident with what the hell I was doing
CM11 was great but I found Carbon with CPU management options gave me better battery life :good:

Clostry said:
I just give you a hint of what you need, there are lots of guides on this forum just search for them and read carefully
First of all you must know that installing custom ROMs is potentially dangerous, it may brick your phone and it voids your warranty, you do it at your own risk.
Make sure your phone is supported by the software you're going to install, S3 mini aren't all equal, check for model number.
Before installing CM 11 you should install a custom recovery (TWRP from maclaw.pl is recommended for installing kitkat), than you can do a nandroid backup and restore it if something goes wrong, and install custom ROMs very easily.
To flash the custom recovery you need odin in windows (you can find it on maclaw.pl download page) or heimdall in linux. About odin there are lots of tutorials, just search for them, but if you need help with heimdall just ask for it
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don't make people afraid it tell them it may brick but 1 in 1000

kgrised letter
I can agree to maclaw, more than a day of battery life

My CM11 update software don't work..

Nookyn said:
My CM11 update software don't work..
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You have to update via TWRP, because CM11 doesn´t official for us.

SkillHeadCZ said:
You have to update via TWRP, because CM11 doesn´t official for us.
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Yes CM11 is unofficial, however you can install any maclaw ROM using the most recent CWM firmware.

Xperia sp Bootloop in all Boot.img from 4.4 custom rom's

I tried install custom rom but black screen bootloop
I cannot install Customs roms (4.4) in my cell without use a boot.img from 4.3
Pac man rom 4.4.2 dont work because boot.img that i use is from 4.3
After i unlocked the bootloader of my cell , i installed cyanogenmod and liquid smoother to test , after liquid smoother (4.4) i made a battery calibration and Wow ? When i awake at 7:00 pm in brazil , my cell phone black screen, and when i see .-. (bricked)
Ok... i installed other kernel (nayakkernel) and Wow , phone revived... But , when start reboot...
I back to stock rom (4.3) and later i installed Miui (Miui work fine) but i unhappy, i want a 4.4 android , i installed Pac Man Rom
4.3 , and Work fine..
So now i update to 4.4 and black screen bootloop with boot.img that have in zip file from 4.4
i used boot.img (4.3) and phone started correctly. but freeze in loading screen...
I alredy installed various kernels , etc , but is not possible i use a 4.4 custom rom with default boot.img provided in the zip file...
Anyone have idea?? pls help??
Developers , please help?

Updated: Only roms with 4.4.2 and dont fixed boot.img that brick my xperia sp
I tried vannir rom 4.4.2 and work ...
now i waiting for 4.4.2 of pac man rom fixed bootloader
^^

Can anybody please test the new nightly build? Keep updating so we owners can know if it is safe to download and install.

Rom Marshmallow for locked bootloader

Hello everybody,
I can't find any rom based on Marshmallow for my Xperia Z C6603 Yuga with a locked bootloader .
I'm on 10.7.A.0.228 and it was quite hard to root it and install recovery without semi-brick !
I searched in these forums and on the web and can't find anything ...
Thanks for your suggestions and have a good day !

You won't find one. Marshmallow is not officially released for the Z so there is no signed Kernel by Sony.
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Ok ,thanks !
So ,if I understand well ,the Xperia Z will only have 5.1.1 max. in the future for locked bootloader ?I understood Sony wouldn't update it anymore .
I've got a last question ,does anyone knows a 5.1.1 rom for locked bootloader wich can be more customisable than the stock one ?
I know it's not the good thread but it's not to open a new one and solve my "problem" !

that's easy, my friend
you can search it in Xperia Z Android Development section
for example: eXistenZ Premium 4.0.0 or XRom

cm13 for locked bootloader:
https://logout.hu/bejegyzes/hd5570/sony_xperia_z_cm13_zart_bootloaderre.html

Thanks again !
I just flashed the existenZ : it's just what I was looking for !
I'll wait a little to try the CM 13 .I thought all CM based needed unlocked bootloaders .
Thanks again to you both .

DId anyone test this rom?
Thanks, and sorry for refresh of this post. :/

i've tested it a few months ago. it was fine but after 3-4 weeks it was laggy as hell, i couldn't use my phone as daily driver because of it.

Can you recommend any rom for blocked bootloader?

i'm using eXistenZ 5.1.1 now, but i'm searching for a good lbl rom too.