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Hello Nairalanders,

This is a discussion thread, and I'll be helping those who wish to install custom roms, install custom recovery, rooting and other related stuffs here. so feel free to drop a comment if you got any issue.

At your service...

Sup i need to install custom roms for my Sony Xperia Z. What do i need and how do i go about it. Thanks

acenazt:
Sup i need to install custom roms for my Sony Xperia Z. What do i need and how do i go about it. Thanks

Is ur device still on Kitkat or have u upgraded to Lollipop? so I can recommend a rom for u.

I need The Stock lollipop rom for Samsung Gt I9505 Or a custom Kit Kat rom

taiocol:
I need The Stock lollipop rom for Samsung Gt I9505 Or a custom Kit Kat rom

Stock lollipop firmware... https://mega.co.nz/#!O8QEGCqC!vu7Op5QTNEWd27FJLHs-nYd0G8V9QDSkQEZxMcYuCWU

Make use of Odin to flash.. If you need the procedure, I can help you with that.

BossTechy:


Stock lollipop firmware... https://mega.co.nz/#!O8QEGCqC!vu7Op5QTNEWd27FJLHs-nYd0G8V9QDSkQEZxMcYuCWU

Make use of Odin to flash.. If you need the procedure, I can help you with that.

No laptop to flash with Odin

taiocol:


No laptop to flash with Odin

Have u installed custom recovery on your device?

BossTechy:


Have u installed custom recovery on your device?

Yes, TWRP

taiocol:


Yes, TWRP

here's what u do, the file provided above, then unzip the file.. u get .tar.md5 file, also unzip and extract the recovery.img there, then convert the recovery.img to recovery.tar, u can use 7-Zip or winrar to add to achieve when converting. then flash the recovery.tar on your device via recovery mode..

please I need help on how to root my gionee m2mini.

I have been trying to use flash tool. but it is given me an error

BossTechy:


Is ur device still on Kitkat or have u upgraded to Lollipop? so I can recommend a rom for u.

Lollipop

acenazt:
Lollipop

Stay tuned... Remind me in few days time, Developers is through with Xperia Z Ultra, Z1 and Z Compact.. Still facing Xperia Z... Would inform you once Android Marshmallow ROM is available for your device

I need help on how to uninstall twrp on techno c8 in order to install the latest software update .

tunnamania11:
I need help on how to uninstall twrp on techno c8 in order to install the latest software update .

It's better u flash to stock rom...

Helloo. .Pls can I flash mashmallow on my galaxy note 3...tank u

Segunagagu:
Helloo. .Pls can I flash mashmallow on my galaxy note 3...tank u

sure, AOSP Marshmallow Rom is available for Galaxy Note 3... have u installed TWRP Recovery on it? if yes.. then rom from .. https://www.nairaland.unblockandhide.com/?fid=24052804347851186 and flash.. also flash gapps from.. http://www.guruswizard.com/2015/10/google-apps-for-android-6-0-marshmallow.html

If u need further assistance, let me know

BossTechy:

It's better u flash to stock rom...

How do I do that ?

tunnamania11:

How do I do that ?

firstly, u have to install VCOM driver on your computer, so that you can Install SP Tools, and use SP tools to flash the stock rom.. guide to install VCOM driver, i already published that.. http://www.bosstechy.com/2015/11/install-mediatek-vcom-drivers-on-windows-pc.html also stock rom from .. https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B3lGFL3BJv1FYXg4ZGY3b2ZRcWc&export=

Good thread boss, will be dropping in soon for advice..

BossTechy:


firstly, u have to install VCOM driver on your computer, so that you can Install SP Tools, and use SP tools to flash the stock rom.. guide to install VCOM driver, i already published that.. http://www.bosstechy.com/2015/11/install-mediatek-vcom-drivers-on-windows-pc.html also stock rom from .. https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B3lGFL3BJv1FYXg4ZGY3b2ZRcWc&export=

Thanks. can I flash twrp recovery after software update? will my phone not brick ?

tunnamania11:

Thanks. can I flash twrp recovery after software update? will my phone not bricked ?

Ya.. Sure.. U can do that

BossTechy:


Ya.. Sure.. U can do that

Thanks bro, the question now is; in sp flash tool, is it or flash ? where will I put the stock ROM?

tunnamania11:

Thanks bro, the question now is; in sp flash tool, is it or flash ? where will I put the stock ROM?

I just published a guide this afternoon on how to flash with flash tools.. Follow guide .. http://www.bosstechy.com/2015/11/use-sp-tool-to-flash-all-mtk-android-phones.html

Mr. OP nice work you're doing here.... But you should try and ask Samsung,lg,sony,s and the likes about their version before giving them a custom rom cos they can easily get their device hard bricked by flashing roms that isn't meant for the device they are using.

Lordaweezy:
Mr. OP nice work you're doing here.... But you should try and ask Samsung,lg,sony,s and the likes about their version before giving them a custom rom cos they can easily get their device hard bricked by flashing roms that isn't meant for the device they are using.

Ya... I do ask.. If u follow up, you'll notice that I did ask the samsung about his model number.. Coz I know Samsung and some other brand just as u mentioned has different varieties....

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BossTechy:


Ya... I do ask.. If u follow up, you'll notice that I did ask the samsung about his model number.. Coz I know Samsung and some other brand just as u mentioned has different varieties....

OK just some extra advice..... Good luck with your thread bro

Can you suggest a custom kernel for rooted Samsung galaxy note 10.1 N8010..
Am running Cayanogen on it, unfortunately it is charging very slow and I lost root after flashing CM...

Lordaweezy:



OK just some extra advice..... Good luck with your thread bro

Thanks

Baroba:
Can you suggest a custom kernel for rooted Samsung galaxy note 10.1 N8010..
Am running Cayanogen on it, unfortunately it is charging very slow and I lost root after flashing CM...

Are u running the official version of CM?

Plz I need custom rom for my gionee m2mini. Is got brick when installing an application but only show the log and not charging plz help.