i have cyanogen 7 installed on my nexus one. can i install the official updates again or is there another way to update my phone and still have a custom rom????
No you will never get updates on a custom rom, and no a custom rom will never get any OTA updates from google. Custom roms will only get updates from the people who created the ROM e.g Cyanogen for a Cyanogen Mod Update
As I posted in your other thread, if you are just wanting an up-to-date android version, CM 7.1.0 is already based off of 2.3.7 (which isn't even available for the N1 from Google).
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Bootloader and KitKat Compatibility
Everyone wants Lollipop, however it is worth considering some of the possible consequences of upgrading via OTA update.
Bootloader:
A new Bootloader (BL) will almost certainly be included in the OTA update. It is also very likely no KitKat Kernel, stock or custom will be able to boot properly with the 5.0 BL. Perhaps the Kernel DEVs can find a workaround.
Root: (ETA: Unknown)
It may take some time to gain root access on Lolipop as on other devices this has required a custom Kernel. A custom kernel itself may require kernel sources to be released - something that has taken weeks / months in the past.
Xposed Framework:
Developer has said he will wait for CyanogenMod based on Lollipop before properly starting development of an ART version of Xposed. CM12 may take a few weeks to release. Expect to do without Xposed for at least a month, probably longer since root is also required (see above.)
Custom Recovery:
This has not been an issue before, but it is always possible a new Bootloader could break compatibility with existing Custom Recoveries. Obviously, you would not be able to restore a CWM / TWRP backup without a functional custom recovery; but even then, it is unlikely you will be able to boot your KitKat backup.
Custom ROMs:
This is another area that could be affected by a new Bootloader. It is unknown if existing custom ROMs will require new Kernels / system changes in order to work with the new BL - something that could take days, weeks or months.
Performance:
Currently the performance difference between KitKat and Lollipop is unknown. If the first release of Lollipop for Android One has performance issues, you may be unable to revert back to stock KitKat.Possible solution:
Wait for a flashable zip [NOT OTA Update zip] of Stock Android One Lollipop ROM - this would mean your Bootloader remains at it's current version and potentially allowing you to change 'back and forth' between Stock KitKat and Stock Lollipop. However, it is currently unknown if the newer BL is a requirement for Android 5.0 Kernels.
This is taken from the Moto G thread and all credits goes to @lost101.The sole motive of this is to create awareness about the new bootloader included in 5.0
Thanks For The Info @DC07 :highfive:
Thanks For The Information Bruda !!
This thing is only for device like motorola, samsung etc.. As I never saw same thing for nexus.. Motorola does not allow to downgrade so they update bootloader in every android version update.. I dont think it will be same for sprout
Let it arrive ,no point in discussions on thongs that are not confirmed
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coolkoushik07 said:
This thing is only for device like motorola, samsung etc.. As I never saw same thing for nexus.. Motorola does not allow to downgrade so they update bootloader in every android version update.. I dont think it will be same for sprout
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Nope. The bootloader was updated on my nexus 7 flo for the 4.4.2 OTA. Since this update is much bigger I think we'll have a bootloader update too.
littleromeo said:
Nope. The bootloader was updated on my nexus 7 flo for the 4.4.2 OTA. Since this update is much bigger I think we'll have a bootloader update too.
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Does it stop u from downgrading to any previous version?
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yes..
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Does it stop u from downgrading to any previous version?
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yes... once u update boot loader , you can never even think of downgrading ..
experience :/
startracker said:
Is varun working with lollipop
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Yes,according to the ss posted in the fb group.But this doesn't mean everyone starts spamming his pm.
Let him take his time.This will make our lollipops taste more sweet
doubts about lollipop arise
Any chance to see Lollipop release on this device?..or any other custom rom anyway?
No official release for sure, and most likely no custom ROM past 4.2 with acceptable GPU performance.
I won't ask which rom is better because that is an insult to the other developers plus I understand that it is a thing of personal taste. I want to install a custom rom on my Note but I am looking for one that is Lollipop base and has private mode and Wi-Fi calling working. Is there such a rom?
Not right now. You'll have to wait for T-Mobile to release official Lollipop with those features.
TMO's Wifi calling is exclusive to the US version. Since that update had not yet been released, you won't find any Lollipop ROMs with that feature. I suspect there will be a mad dash to customize the ROM once it is released, but it's anyone's guess when that will happen.
Thanks for the replies.
Currently rooted on 3EPD1. Should I bother flashing to latest 6.0.1 (5EQC2) stock, or wait for Nougat (stock)? What do you guys think?
When is nougat getting released ?
Nothing exceptional in the latest... maybe prevent from you from the hacking thing now days. Lol