yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
To increase internal memory without root follow below link:

Link
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] V-VINCENT7:
Thanx for ur reply, but as i mentioned i already apply this commands

and changed the directory to the sd card it gives some space

But the problem is i only got about 30mb and the updates of the

main apps like Googlemaps takes alot of space (forced internal).

I desperately need a way to root my phone
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
How to root using multi root install err? Can anyone give me detailed tutorial
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] souravmohuri:
Hay buddy we have tested the rom. Its gb but its build.prop has been so modified to show off as ics. Its not desirable at all.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Free Radical:
I have tried all the roms for A5 on the first page. none of them is ICS or even MIUI!

For ICS you'll have to do a baseband update through QPST download mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
This link on 1st page is ics ask Prasad

http://www.mediafire.com/?ftyjwj265oeftu4

And the 1st rom i used after stock is miui...also on 1st page....don't ask me...i am 200% sure...ics themed one is between pg 8-20...proof is that i ran adobe apex launcher and holo hd...adobe photoshop touch which cannot run on gb....an for miui i got no option for app drawer which is the feature of miui....if i had good speed i would have uploaded them again

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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Did you get vier 4.0.3 rom???

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vmnoodle:
cheaper than micromax ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tribbianijoe:
Hekp For A5 ADB driver installation

Hey guys,

first of all thanks for ICS for the A5.

I am having trouble already at the first step: When I connected my A5 to my notebook running Windows 7, it couldn't find the ADB drivers even though I pointed to the unzipped directory.

Therefore, I neither have ADB drivers installed, nor CWM.

Is there any other way to install those files without the device manager?

2. My second problem is that my notebook now does not even recognize my phone when it's plugged in. It does not even make a sound as if a new device is plugged in. So before I can install the ADB drivers I have to find a way to solve this as well

Can you help me with that?

Thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
Install it directly from your phone by fastboot recovery...i am getting same problem with adb...if can solve it then please help me too

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] souravmohuri:
Ok fine. Install Nova Launcher and Chrome. Then post screenshots here. I think if its original ICS you should not have problem to install them.

So far I know QPST method is only available for A5 to have ICS. And QPST method is not a good method for a newbie to have ICS.

If Vier provided ics is original, then everyone can have ics on a5.

Don't take my words otherwise.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tribbianijoe:
How do I install ADB directly via fastboot recovery? For fastboot recovery I connect my phone to my pc, right? What do I do next?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
I can't cause i am now gb and some of my gb apps don't work work on ics and i won't gonna sacrifice 20 of mmy games taking 10 gb of space...man if apex and holo hd works...then its definetly ics...try to install them yourself...like all ics it dosn't have google play...what more do you need...:(....*crying*

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tribbianijoe:
Play store

Thanks, it worked fine. Installed it via fastboot recovery and now have ICS running on A5.

One solution I could not find in this thread:

Can I add my google account to the phone to access the play store and the apps? I could not add my account, i always get the error "unable to open connection to server"

If not, do you recommend using the hacked play market in this thread?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Hey I'm planning to upload my a7+ rom today since no one has done it so far, so can u guys tell me what I should do in detailed instructions so I don spoil my phone. And if I have to clear phone memory how to backup app data. And also by when can someone root it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rahulmistry:
Prateek, thank you very much for your prompt response. I downloaded the googlized version of GB which is themed for ICS. It runs perfect on my device Karbonn A5. However, I've seen one problem. I have IDEA's sim card and it doesn't show me any APNs for my data plan. When I send the standard SMS to IDEA to get the internet settings, it replies back as "This Phone is not Provisionable". :( This was never the problem with my original ROM and other ROMs available here like MIUI, etc. Can you please provide me a solution to this. Rest everything is neat and good like company finish.

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
how to install ics

how to install ics on karbonn a5 and where is the link as the 2 links on the first page are fake with a build.prop edit.

i have a real ics rom for a5 but nothing is working on it like sim,wifi,camera etc...

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can you upload your stock rom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[rom] f8 ics mod for A5

->His final ICS mod.

->Root interface of ICS, the home screen can rotate

->Normal google app work, root app related to such root explorer and link2SD work.

->This is ICS compiled from the original rom on 592zn

->Delete unnecessary app latest version SuperSU

->Integrated latest google app -default language is English,

->Add network's APN Vietnam, just data to fight 3G

->Messages not in horizontal screen

->GPS does not work

->DSPManager and the SRS is not working but the default sound effects still or than original rom FPT

->No FM Radio -

->Can not add or remove home screens, but the default 5 home screen is enough, you are able to use other launcher

->After the first flash rom, music app and gallery data slightly slower

Installation Guide:

->Download rom, copy to memory card.

->Into CWM wipe then flash rom

ALL on your RISK. THis is still a BETA version
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rahulmistry:
Is this ICS 4.0.3 or just a GB Themed to ICS ? And what is the meaning "Add network's APN Vietnam, just data to fight 3G" ?? Unable to get your point here? Can you please explain a bit more ?

Is the ICS Link on the first screen really ICS 4.0.3 for Karbonn or some one has just changed the version string from "GB to ICS" ? ;D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[ROM]4.0.4 for A5

ROM 1.1 : Download Link

ROM 2.0: Download Link

Update 1.1 to 2.0: Download Link

WCDMA Baseband:Download Link

Baseband CMCC:Download Link

Installation and Updation via CWM only.

Backup current ROM before flashing above

Baseband is a must.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
APN vietnam is APN's for vietnam SIM's will be added automatically.

This is theamed ROM.

Posted on 1st page is NOT themed.

Posted below is latest ICS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[ROM] 4.0.4 ICS Phone7 NE for A5

Download Link:

Install Google Apps seperately
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Update Baseband for A5

Procedure:

1. Download:

- The first is the baseband 2.3: 591316_8376_WCDMA_V3025.zip

Link 1

Direct Download

Note: This baseband you have added both Files ( 2.3AP_copy.zip and 4.0 bp.rar )

Next is fastboot:

Direct Link

Lastly Driver:

Download

2. Lower baseband on 2.3 - you download the baseband and fastboot extract. - Turn off the phone then press and hold the Volume - and Power button until the screen ENTRY QPST DOWNLOAD out. - Check the device in device manager driver has been installed not (usually if to ICS, the device driver is available already) by going to Start > Run > type " devmgmt.msc "(winxp), win 7, your search - Run fastboot and configured as follows: + + NUMBER 1: The COM port corresponding to the device (picture above) + + NUMBER 2: Path to your folder 591316_8376_WCDMA_V3025 just unzip - Click Download only Once completed it will automatically reboot the electricity phone, you do it to fail in striped white screen (just flash the ROM that have file splash.img is it will disappear) and can not go through the CWM, if you do not need to worry, just installation the CWM is complete.

Above is essential for ICS to run
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[Recovery] CWM English A5

Above consists for updated CWM English.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rahulmistry:
Hi,

On the phone pad screen, it shows only one button for the call. Does this mean it will only activate 1 sim card or is this ROM has a solution for it already built in ? Because as we all know Karbonn A5 is dual sim. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
You have to manually enter the apn...search for apn in google

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rjunraj:
Is it bug free tested original ics?

If yes than we would love to have it on mi355 as spice doesnt seem to be interested in ics update.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Nothing is said or verified BUG Free unless a bug is detected or solved.

Its upto you to try as I havnt tried it on mi355 emulator
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vikas_toad:
Ok is this a true ICS rom and not just the themed one?

If i flash the baseband.. how do i restore it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
1. Flash baseband

2. Flash CWM

3. Flash ROM

4. Flash Gapps

Factory reset

This is an ICS ROM
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
how to flash baseband

hey how to flash baseband for a5
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Its just 2 posts back:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33708317&postcount=863
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
hey its me sushil remember can u come on gtalk

actually m littlebit confuse is it same mathod flashing rom or different in baseband installations

and i try to download its driver on that page but link dead plz provide whole links again
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
transparent ics interface

ics transparent for a5.

default launcher is xperia home.

rest is same.

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link for transparent ics rom : http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=92003&uk=4043765446

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can download fasboot and drivers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Divyashwar:
What about ICS update for A7 :( :'( ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
Is it real ics 4...or themed

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Don't hope for ics rom for a7, it 90% won't come
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Nothing as of yet. It is possible but give me some time.

Edit: Posted 2 ROMS ..need review on those

Check yourself. It is not themed

Dont be naive. It is possible , but we dont have enough support for this mobile. We can port A5 ICS to A7 & A7+

EDIT: 90%??? Just posted 2 ROM's for A7. ICS 4.0.4 Feel free to test , review , criticize , awaiting reviews!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[rom] 4.0.4 ics rom a7

Below is ICS ROM for A7 (no idea for A7+ but one can test)

ROM Download:

Additional NPRG7627A

Drivers:

Fastboot

1: Unzip all the files just downloaded.

2: Turn the power off, remove the sim, remove the card and then on with Power + Volume Down to enter "QPST Entry Download". Connect your phone to your computer.

3: Right-click My Computer / Manage / Devices Manager. There is a "?" yellow. Right-click and select Update driver, select Drivers \ HK11-VB717-27 \ HK11-VB717-27_1.0.56 \ Win32 \ x86 \ free in Driver folder just down. See machine port some.

4: Put NPRG7627A.hex in the 591357_8376_WCDMA_V0005 .

5: Turn fastboot1.0.2.4.exe In Port, select the path to the directory containing the BP is finished 591357_8376_WCDMA_V0005 press Download Ok the program will automatically shut down.

6: I disconnect the cable, remove the battery, power off, then on again by Volume UP + source to the blue screen. cable plug

will get the new device is "android". Driver in directory adb_driver. now it Up AP, we turn QUALFAST2.0.4 (Factory). exe in the folder (AP + BP) _ICS_S01 \ EMMC_AP and press the SEL Patch select path to TBW591357_9999_V0001_2, and press OK. wait to run out the first line, then disconnect the phone and reboot.

>>> DONE!

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CZisrL4ZxfU[/YOUTUBE]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
[ROM] ICS ROM A7 Kyogre

Download

Above link is a test Beta ROM for A7 ICS 4.0.4
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Update Baseband for A5

hi i want to update baseband for a5 but that 2 links is dead plz upload its new links and one more thing is base band updation like the same as cwm installatoion of something different

plz help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Next is fastboot:

Direct Link

Lastly Driver:

Download
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Updated A5 Fastboot & Driver Links

Fastboot:

Driver
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
real ics pure ics.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
I know the phone is very much capable of it, I meant don't expect an official update from karbonn. Custom roms are possible if there are developers who are willing to put the effort to port it for this phone. I don't know why the ics rom video has gingerbread keyboard :confused:

And any idea what the processor speed is in this rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
how to update baseband of a5 ??

somebody plzz help how to update the baseband of a5
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] souravmohuri:
Particularly this ROM is not a ICS. I have just downloaded it and its build.prop has been assigned to gb 2.3 also its kernel is assigned to ccadmin which means its GB.

But fastboot method of A7 to have ics is a real one. But this ROM has lots of bugs. Now I am little bit confused about a post in http://trainghiemsmartphone.vn/threads/rom-v0332-fix-3g-cho-touch-s01.986/page-1

I think this post confirms that they made some update in AP and BP of original MBS s01 ics.

So far I think your post about A5-ics is a good one.

We can try it in our MI-355 obviously.

But we loose our camera working.

Can you guide me how can I overcome the camera problem?

And one suggestion.

Never believe thanhtamnguyen131 (http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1605927/page-3).

He/She talks much but output is a big zero.

I found her/him many times argue with forum members.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
links is working but one more thing is baseband updation is different then cwm updatation or both same

i have already install cwm can i flash ics 4.0.4 rom with old cwm plz help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] prasad12ka4:
Try different camera app

It works

No

You need to update baseband First

NEED FEEDBACK BASED ON WHICH DEVELOPMENT CAN WORK ELSE NO NEW ROMS UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ROMS NEED TWEAKING FROM CHINESE TO ENGLISH SO KINDLY SUPPORT
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] subhrakant:
i was wondering if anybody could upload original recovery files for karbonn a5

i will be thankful
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
They made update to improve 3G signal for original MBS s01 GB not ICS.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Yea had doubt if it was real ics, but the Widgets in app drawer and ics menus convinced me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
That is a real ICS for A7,S01 but all sensor error(accelerometer sensor, light sensot ,proximity sensor) . Sometime you can't rotate it's freeze.

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The keyboard is a skin of GoTiengViet app. It's 800 mhz. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
i am trying to update baseband i opend fastboot menu and plz tell me what i add in "BP Port" plz reply me soon my fastboot menu is open now

and plz tell me what is meaning of ENTRY QPST DOWNLOAD in fastboot process. cause i know only green screen and red screen in mobile when i go on cwm menu
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Just sensor errors? That's easily correctable right? That's a skinned keyboard? Y would somebody download a gingerbread keyboard for their ics phone :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ramram143:
need help about karbonn A5 original rom

could someone upload the karbonn A5 orginal rom please ? T_T

cuz my friend did not back up my original rom... pleae help me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Arushvds:
CONFUSED!

I donno but I'm still very confused updating my baseband.

Need help..

--add me on gtalk Arushvds@gmail.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arjunhsc:
how to install ics 4.0.4 on karbonn a5

hi friend.. it was a very nice work by you to get ics rom for karbonn a5.. i was brutally waiting for it. i saw the procedure but i cant understand so can you plz give detailed procedure here ?

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my mail id arjunb.mehta@gmail.com

u can add me on gtalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
In ENTRY QPST DOWNLOAD mode , the phone show only one port (it use to update BP ), you can get number of this port by check Device Manager (Port (COM & LTP) menu).

Press Power + Volume Down to go ENTRY QPST DOWNLOAD mode for update BP.

Press Power + Volume Up (in green mode) to go Recovery mode for update AP or CWM. :)

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If you don't trust me , you can try update that ROM . You will see it's a real ICS. That ROM come from VietNam (Mobiistar Forum) it's totally trusted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
No what I meant was dat guy is using ics, it has an amazing keyboard but yet he's using the gingerbread one :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
hey its driver is not working i am seeing a 2 yellow sign in device manager/port(COM & LPT) menu

plz help how we can install that driver
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
Stock rom for a5

so guys here is the stock rom for karnonn a5.download from my dropbox account. :highfive:

link : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ocbyrkn4mqep05m/ssf6GlNWJ6

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my pc shows com5 in device manager then what i have to do plzz tell the steps.thanks in advance :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vikas_toad:
Hey prasad12ka4 glad to see you back on the scene :highfive:

ok i got the steps.. but what i ask is,.. for ICS for a5 i have to flash the basband...

what if i want to revert back to 2.3.6? how do i make a backup of current basband?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] souravmohuri:
FOLLOW MY PROCEDURE:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33800027#post33800027

I HAVE DONE IT FOR MY SPICE MI-355. AND YOU CAN HAVE IT FOR YOUR A5 WITH CAMERA FEATURES WORKING.

ALSO A7 AND A7+ USERS MAY USE THIS PROCEDURE TO HAVE ICS.

BUT A7 AND A7+ USERS WILL LACK CAMERA FEATURES WORKING!

YOU CAN ATLEAST TRY IT. CAUSE IF YOU HAVE FIND ANY PROBLEM YOU CAN REVERT BACK TO GB ALWAYS.

I USED THE MBS S01 ROM USING QUALFAST.

BELIEVE ME NO SENSOR IS WORKING. EVEN TOUCH SENSOR IS NOT WORKING!

BUT THE ROM I AM USING IS VERY GOOD.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
usb drivers

can someone urgently provide the a7+ usb drivers, the drivers on page 2 are not working
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vikas_toad:
aren't those steps and the files provided in the post u linked for a7??

will it work for a5?

what if i use the files provided by prasad12ka4?

How do i take a backup of my current baseband?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] souravmohuri:
The links I have provided are the same links provided by Prasad.

One thing I want to add.

A7 and A7+ users may try qualfast to push ics.

Though spice mi-355 lokks alike a7 but its processor clock speed is 800mhz whereas a7 has 1ghz process speed.

When i tried qualfast to push ics in mi-355 as described by prasad, I made it successfully.

But after reboot I stuck at ics lock interface. The touch sensor was not working.

This may not happen in A7 or A7+.

Our spice mi-355 is like a cross product of A7 and A5! What a shame!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eastern_expr:
tanx yar

tanx very for the original stock rom of a5:good::good::good::o:good::good::good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
welcome bro
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Divyashwar:
Would you please explain step 2,3,4 & 5?

Thanks for giving effort...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
mediafire.com/?cwc2rh3nc8lfvtn this is full driver for A7 .

You must unzip driver , right click to 2 yellow sign and choose "update driver" then set direction to driver folder. if you see 2 yellow sign are disappear, you was succeed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
i have karbonn a5 not a7

is a5 and a7 driver is same!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
No its not the same
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
mediafire.com/?9b9u3csvew22hu7 Driver for A5

pass: dochoididong
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
hey in that folder alot of folder like adb driver,tenterdrier, usb modem driver plz tell me which i use cause i have window 7 64 bit windows

i try alot but its not installing its show yellow sign
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arjunhsc:
how to install stock rom ?

can you tell me how to install this stock rom in karbonn a5 ? plz give full procedure here with all needed things...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tvckevin:
Driver only working fine on XP , Win 7 32-bit.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GuneetAtwal:
how to flash stock rom

if you have flashed cwn the go to recovery and then go to backup and restore from there you can restore

if you haven't flashed cwn then do flash it then go through this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121880677962435/

and flash cwn.

enjoy! :good:

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i will not responsible for any damge to your device

finally there is jellybean rom

link: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=35337&uk=841985103

CHINESE ROM NEED TESTERS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zeyaan:
1st welcome to the world of confusion

whatt I can suggest u is just flash a custom Rom wit multiple language support and u can get Russian

but make sure u take a back up of stock ROM!

root following the procedure in the thread

flash rooted Rom via cwm recovery!

'm working on a custom Rom for a7,

it would be similar to MysticMoD v1 for karbonn a9.

for screenshots u may check the thread in my signature!

cheers all the best for flashing.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coolprateek.kumar:
Is it really for a5...i can't belive it...:eek:

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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Have you tried it???....do we just have to flash it like any other custom rom??

Using A5....if i helped you in any way then do click thanks

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Ohh nice :) is it gonna be ics or jb. And is it 1 ghz?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sinnerz2000:
Won't the a5 rom work on a7? I don't mind if the camera doesn't work