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[General Questions and Answers] Tattorack:
Right, so I did manage to get to that Russian rom.

But turns out it still requires Flash_Tool to install onto my device.

The problem is that I've tried that before and doesn't work; only the first few things download (like the PRELOADER, MBR and such, which I believe are for the computer) but as soon as it gets to the downloads for the device, like BOOTIMG or RECOVERY (I think, but I can't accurately see where it stops downloading, so thats just guessing) it stays stuck on 0%

Many instructions tell me that simply plugging in the device when turned off is the way to go, few others tell me to put it on "download mode", an option I don't have, and some others have CMW or some other custom recovery thing which I don't have; I still have the shipped recovery mode.

What do I do!? Am I seriously missing something!?

(Yes, device drivers ARE installed).
[General Questions and Answers] abdou.boy:
Why can't i flash any rom ????

I rooted my device along time ago and every thing was okay, i installed cutom roms and they worked like a charm. then i got back to stock rom and been using it since this time. Know when i try to flash any custom rom it doesn't do anything, it just boots into stock rom. What happened?! did anything happened to my root permission or the kernel i'm using (which i don't know if it's the stock kernel or not).

Here's a screen shot of my "about phone".

I don't know what had happened, but if anyone could help, i would be thankful
[General Questions and Answers] ruso946:
Yes, it is in debbug mode.

so, is there anything else?
[General Questions and Answers] dechronic:
When you turn off the phone and before plugging it in, open device manager, there is usually a preloader driver that also needs to be installed.

I have some step by step instructions for a BLU DASH 5.0 that should apply to you. Check here, it should help -> http://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/blu-dash-5-0-d410a-stock-rom-images-t2967900
[General Questions and Answers] demouser123:
Android app

Hello. I'm new here and my English is not very well (so first of all sorry for that) and I'm not sure is it right place to ask question about apps. I would like to know if there is any android app which help to redirect web pages. I mean for example if I open Chrome app in my android phone and type "test . page . com" I would like to redirect it to "google . com". I know I can try to do it with "hosts" file, but I think it helps only with simple URL's. I would like to redirect pages like "test . page . com / test / test_demo / demo.user / index . php " to "google . com . I hope You could understand what I need, I searched apps for something like that but couldn't find. Maybe you know any? T.y. for help.
[General Questions and Answers] Tattorack:
Man! I can KISS you!

This worked, and my device fully up and running!
[General Questions and Answers] Norbert.B:
Redirecting allocated data plan for a specific app in order to be used from any app

Hello! First of all I'm gonna apologize for my bad English if it's the case on what follows. I have a 3GB data plan from my service provider for Internet use. The service provider, offers an extra 1GB (beside the 3GB) to use for their personalized app which is called "Orange TV". I'm starting to run low on my 3GB and have to wait for like another 2 weeks to receive the next 3GB. So my question is, if it is somehow possible to use the 1 GB for the specific app, by doing something else than using it only for that app, maybe by changing the VPN if the app uses that as a authentication or something like this. Thanks for your help!
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If you go screwing with how your data is setup according to your providers data plan, I'm not sure of the legalities and agreements involved. Regardless you'll be breaking your agreement with your provider technically so you may not want to continue on with your idea but that's up to you, all they can really do is cut you off and refuse future service on that device in your name or refuse to continue your service with them indefinitely. But then again, you might find a way and they'll never know. I doubt it though.

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And how exactly do you use a custom ROM without rooting or installing a recovery? That's the first I've ever heard of that!
[General Questions and Answers] wwefa:
mtk65xx google play service problem!!

hi i have mtk s4 samsung chinia and cant install google play service when install after done said inastall fail and dont installed pls help me to install google play service app on my phone
[General Questions and Answers] skwab:
Is there any way I can implement gestures into Chrome on my rooted S5? By gestures, I mean drawing a gesture such as the letter M and Chrome will automatically go to gmail.com. Dolphin browser offers this feature and I have been using it quite often for easy and quick access to my favorite sites. However, I dislike pretty much everything else about Dolphin and would like to solely use Chrome. I use the Chrome pie xposed mod but I still haven't figured out a way to incorporate gestures while using Chrome.

Does anyone know if this is possible and how to do it?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You don't have the right version, which version is the right one for you I couldn't tell you, you'll have to look around and try a few different ones.

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Enabling something like gestures depends on the ROM you are using. If you are on stock rooted firmware and your stock didn't have gestures then you still don't have gestures. If you want gestures then you'll have to flash a custom ROM with that feature, but you'll have to install a custom recovery if you don't already have one installed(if you didn't install it yourself then you don't have a custom recovery). If you DO have custom recovery then find a custom ROM that is made for your specific model number and a compatible Gapps package and flash it through your custom recovery.

Sorry, I see by the reply [MENTION=4987085]xunholyx[/MENTION] made that you were asking for gestures in only one app, depending on your device and ROMs available for it you could probably get more gesture capability than what you were asking for in just one app...just a thought.
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
No. Gestures have to be coded into the apk, and Chrome doesn't have it. Dolphin Browser does, and it works great. Plus it's Flash compatible, so you can watch videos and streaming content that isn't available with Chrome.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
[MENTION=5691352]N_psycho_PD_uh?[/MENTION]

First off as mentioned you DO NOT need a custom recovery unless the ROM calls for it because it uses a special installer or other script such as Aroma Installer! Many custom ROMs can be installed without a custom recovery by using stock recovery! I think I would know seeing how I created my own MODIFIED STOCK CUSTOM ROM and before I used the Aroma Installer to allow my ROM to be installed it use to use the STOCK RECOVERY!

Thanks for your reply but if your NOT 100% sure about your questions or your answers it is best NOT to mislead the members who do not know what to do!

PS: ROOT IS NOT REQUIRED, Unless you do need a Custom Recovery..

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
Correct. Although it is an uncommon practice, you can flash a custom ROM without being rooted if the ROM you are flashing uses a stock kernel.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Part 1

[MENTION=5691352]N_psycho_PD_uh?[/MENTION] generally does, in fact, know what he's talking about, and in this case I'd like you to note that your little instructional reminder on "not misleading new members" was entirely not applicable and unnecessary due to the fact that he phrased it as a question. Please read this quote carefully:

You see? He's asking how you do it, not saying you can't!

Part 2

Yes, you are correct. It's rare, but it does exist.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
Hi [MENTION=5981373]ИΘΘK¡€[/MENTION]

Yes, I do see but he clearly states at the end of that sentence that "it is the first he has ever heard of it!" Implying as such that it cannot be done. It is best to know all the facts before you reply to others post and you do not know. (Different wording on his part would of been nice and more proper.)

I am not here to fight anyone I am here to help and give back to the community what I was given when I first came here to XDA. On that note I leave this below. :)

Q & A

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1.) Q.) What is custom ROM ?

A.) Any ROM that has been modified from its original state no matter how small or large it is, is considered a modified/custom ROM.

2.) Q.) Do I need to be rooted ?

A.) Depending on the custom ROM and even the model type of device (YES) it may be required but no (NOT ALWAYS).

Q.) Why is root not required ?

A.) Root is not required cause there is many devices out there that have a TEMP Custom Recover that can be installed from Stock Recovery to install the custom ROM.

NOTE: remember when you use a STOCK ROM and you flash a custom ROM on the device everything on that device is gone.. wiped out with the exception of the internal SDcard & External SDcard if you have one installed.

Q.) What about my Bootloader, Do I need to be rooted then to unlock it ?

A.) From what I know and this is me personally and everything I have ever seen done, (YES) you need to be rooted if your device has a locked bootloader and someone has made a tool/script to unlock it.

Some custom ROMs such as mine has not only custom recovery that can be installed but it installed a new kernel as well and even I do not have a rooted device the TEMP Custom Recovery helps bypass things cause remember that once the device is flashed with new ROM nothing from the old ROM should be there. Even before I had a TEMP Custom Reovery made available to me to use for my ROM I was able to install my STOCK Modified Custom ROM without any type of root or Custom Recovery installed and was all done through Stock Recovery as long as I did not use any special installer in my ROM to do it from me that will NOT install via the STOCK Custom Recovery..

I know there is other things I have not listed but as I recall them I will EDIT this post so that it is more clear on this subject. :)

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Ok, so basically its a custom ROM masked as stock because of the kernel. It makes sense, this practice is obviously an obscure one though. It has been my experience that obscure things are obscure for a reason. There can't be much of an advantage to the practice hence the obscurity. Custom recovery and root is obviously more advantageous or it would be the obscure practice instead.

This is still an intersting idea to play around with though.
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
No. ViperOne uses the stock kernel, and it is the most customizable Sense based ROM that there is. There are many custom ROMs that use the stock kernel. Most of them do actually, I believe, but I may be mistaken with this. That's why there are so many custom kernels available. So you can OC and stuff like that. The mods and tweaks aren't really kernel based.

EDIT: After less than 20 seconds of thought, I realize I'm not quite correct. Roms won't use the stock kernel unless they are sticking to the original version of the OEM's take on Android. Sense based ROMs will have the stock kernel for HTC phones. Same as Touchwiz based ROMs for Samsung, etc. And AOSP on Nexus devices.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Nookie is correct, my comment was a question. The concept was intriguing but that's about the most I can say for it. But hey! I'm proud of you for having the skill to do something that's most likely a waste of time or it would be more popular.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
Waste of time ? As mentioned in [MENTION=4987085]xunholyx[/MENTION] post almost all custom ROMs are based off of their STOCK ROM, They are not built from scratch and recompiled from the bone up.

I'm sorry if I am not understanding you correctly just seems you keep trying to knock my reply down in one form or another.

[MENTION=4987085]xunholyx[/MENTION] your edited comment is correct it all depends on what is being done and how the developer wish to work on his project. There is many different ways to go about it.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I'm already looking for what I can find on this practice. My only question is why use stock recovery to flash it? Custom recovery has its advantages that stock doesn't so why keep a stock recovery but go custom with a ROM? Seems pointless for some reason, namely the inability to backup or restore this custom ROM. How much can you really do with stock kernel, this would seem to limit what can be done with the ROM other than dressing it up.
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
I have to agree here. A custom recovery is almost necessary if you want to do any modding. If you were to flash a custom ROM and plan to stick with that ROM, I could see wanting to stay unrooted for OTAs. The thing is, if you are rooted, you'll never have to wait for OTAs. Plus when switching ROMs, you can nandroid and get back to exactly what you were at before you flashed if you don't like the ROM. I always suggest rooting myself, and probably over 95% of people running stock based ROMs are rooted as well. It is an uncommon practice to not root and run custom ROMs, but entirely possible.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
No one mentioned keeping stock recovery after flashing a custom ROM not that I seen although some like to do so and as such like in my ROM you have the option through the installer to keep the Stock Recovery or have it replaced by the CWM Custom Recovery.

EDIT: It also has the option to install 3 different kernels.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
No, just wrapping my head around it from all angles, that's all. It just makes me wonder why all I've ever heard is you gotta root and get custom recovery, I like facts so why is the android world so full of something that isn't true, seems misleading to me, I don't like being mislead. It makes me wonder what other misleadings there are in the time that I've been at this, I will dig into this and see where it takes me. I appreciate the door to new possibilities.

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So is this switching of recovery done with or without rooting? Can a custom kernel be installed after the custom ROM is? With or without rooting?
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
I'm not sure that option will work if you aren't rooted. I'm almost positive that you need an unlocked bootloader for a custom recovery. I suppose if you don't flash SuperUser, you are not technically rooted, but once your bootloader is unlocked, you've already open yourself up to exploits. Might as well get SU.

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You can flash a new kernel after flashing a ROM. It is common practice. Just gotta make sure it is compatible. With root access that is.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
So you are saying that I've gone through steps with my samsung devices for no reason when I could have taken a different road? I've read some misleading things in the last few months about whether custom recovery can be flashed without root, are you saying that it is possible without root? If so then I wish I had known this before rooting my current device.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
You can switch Custom Recover without rooting but as I mentioned in my other post it can very depending on your device and you can even install a custom kernel without rooting once again depending on your device and bootloader if being locked or unlocked if locked then no you need to be rooted and unlock your bootloader first.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] fuzzerino:
Wrong mobile network

I'm currently running SlimLP on my canadian s3 (sgh-i747m), I can use mobile service and LTE fine, but the cellular network it's connected to is Rogers Wireless, even though it's supposed to be connected to Fido.

I've updated my modem, messed around with the APN settings, but it still says I'm connected to Rogers, perhaps it just says that I'm connected to Rogers on screen but I'm actually connected to Fido, considering that my APN settings are configured to the official Fido networks.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
So basically it still boils down to in the end you are rooted and have custom recovery? So what's the point of going about it that way? Seems like chasing your tail.
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
You beat me to posting but you are correct as I mentioned in my post as you posted hehe, if the bootloader is locked there is not much you can do unless you root and unlock your bootloader.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
Okay. I'm going through the Venom Tweaks on ViperOne. You could flash the ROM, but I'm pretty sure that most of the tweaks would be unavailable if you were unrooted since they would modify the system partition. You could technically flash it unrooted, but you wouldn't be able to use the customizations. I should have realized that earlier, but I've smoked a lot since I got home from work. So basically what I've come up with; since it isn't common so I really have no hard knowledge on the subject; is that non rooted users would use this method to get rid of bloatware. Makes sense. Nobody likes that. ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I would have liked to know this months ago because I have a device that has a stock kernel that has no root discovered as of yet. The stock firmware must be downgraded to gain root, before rooting I was looking for a method of any kind that would have allowed me to keep a copy of the stock firmware, this firmware is not available for download anywhere, a way to retain it would have been nice since downgrading wipes it out with no way to get it back, such a shame to learn now that I potentially could have found a way to keep it, too late now though. I just might go buy another just to try, lol

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That would definitely be an advantage to the method, I guess. I'm looking into if there are any others. Dont know what ill find though, btw don't mention smoking unless you plan on sharing the wealth [emoji12]
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
I actually learned all of this on a trial and error bases starting out using simple cheap china clone Epads hence my name orbitA13, A13 standing for the chip inside the cloned device. ( Allwinner_Technology ) once I dabaled enough and didn't care if I bricked the device or not being that it only cost $25 US dollars was easy for me to play around with. I am American from the US living here in the Philipines and there is many clones here and for next to nothing in price so I found out many things about rooting, bootloaders and recovery, kernels etc everything about the devices. I then picked up this cheap little phone the Samsung Galaxy Pocket GT-S5300 and started to play around with it and in time I decided to make my custom ROM and with the help of other mods and scripts from other developers and all the tools my ROM was born. My ROM is not just custom cause it was modified but cause it has many options and tweaks that can be used that no stock ROM has and as mentioned with the ability to change or keep the Stock Recovery and or the Stock Kernel as well. There is times that seem wasted but for me its fun and I like doing it so it makes sense to make it for others to use and help them if I can in the long run. :)

I love XDA and its abundance of information and kind and helping people from so many different places all around the world.

- orbit

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I guess I should point this out cause I'm not sure this has been pulled to the TOP. Being rooted on a stock ROM to do the things you need to do but is not always needed to do so. Once on a custom ROM from what I know you are already rooted no matter what just as when you install my ROM and as you state here in your post most if not all custom ROMs will need to have root in order for the tweaks and scripts to work correctly. I just wanted to bring this up since it seems the facts of root are a little off on when root access is the most needed.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] hssrgh:
http://xdaforums.com/general/help/bcm-21663-firmware-t3013218#post58471228

after create this post and no one reply

i decide to ask here

simply

specs of my tablet refer to geftbox is

BCM21663 Broadcom 1.2 A7

Ram 512

Rom 8G

2 sim 3G

2 camera 2mb and 0.3

1024*600

but antutu show another BM model 999MHZ not 1.2

can i use this mobile firmware or other same specs like mine? because i cant find like my tablet only mobile phones

http://www.gsmarena.com/maxwest_orbit_4600-5639.php >>A9 1.2

refer to my other thread you can see that i collect only the android system dump no boot no recovery come out of romdump

all i need to build my rom for this device because i have big qty of it and we cant sell it without stock rom

advice me if i can use another rom or get boot and recovery from the device by other way because romdump will not do it as i think

thanks for help
[General Questions and Answers] Mickolet:
does some notice my post??

im trying to solve it on my own but still cant do it

can someone help me?? here's my post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58448285&postcount=21079
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
You might find it hard for someone to answer you since your problem stemmed from the app you tried to use that is frowned on around here (IE: lucky patcher) and many other places in the android community as it is used to defeat buying apps developers work hard to create for everyone.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Mickolet:
the problem is it was accidentally moved as system app. the app (fleksy) was just a trial version. im not modifying it or something like that. if thats the cause. well then thanks for the help
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
What format does the ROM have to be in to flash through stock recovery? Does it just have to be "signed" as a stock ROM would be?
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
My2cents out there... hehe

I myself, I have never tried an unsigned ROM before and all my work whether it is an apk, ROM, OTA Update etc.. I always have all my files signed. flashing a ROM through stock recovery all depends on how the person setup the ROM to be flashed.

For instance as mentioned on mine I use to use Stock Recovery to have my ROM installed before using the Aroma Installer.

META-INF would of course use the update-binary with the updater-script and this method did not need to have a Custom Recovery in order to install the ROM. Back to being signed or unsigned I am not sure the effects to that.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
No, I was asking if it had to be signed as a "stock" ROM would be so that it would flash through stock recovery as a stock ROM would, not whether signed or unsigned
[General Questions and Answers] orbitA13:
My ROM is a modified Stock ROM once it is altered out the zip it comes in and broken up in to parts it is no longer signed by the company IE: Samsung it is signed by the tools I use so it does not need to be so to say signed just like the Stock ROM comes from the company or manufacture to be flashed using Stock Recovery. So in my words I would say no it does not.

- orbit
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Ok, I have a hard time getting you to understand me, I am saying that in order for the stock recovery to recognize that the ROM is a ROM that it can flash versus a full custom ROM? I mean is their more to it than just it recognizing that the kernel is stock, what I was saying had nothing to do with your example of whether it was Samsung.