Stock FAQs

how to edit a stock rom

by Jaclyn McDermott Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
image

Just Place the original rom zip in the original_update folder inside the kitchen. run the cygwin.exe again type: Code: cd kitchen (enter)./menu (enter) now enter option 1, enter again. You should see your rom listed, choose and enter

Full Answer

What is a custom ROM?

A custom ROM essentially replaces the stock ROM or skin on your phone with the one you choose to install. For example, if you have a Xiaomi or Redmi phone running on MIUI but you don’t like the interface, you can install a custom ROM that will change the UI to stock Android or something else you like.

Can I use a custom ROM on an older Android version?

If your phone’s OEM has stopped updating your device and you’re stuck on an older Android version, you can use a custom ROM based on a newer version of Android. If you like a different OEM’s UI and want to try it on your phone, you can install a custom ROM.

Should I install a custom ROM on my Xiaomi Phone?

For example, if you have a Xiaomi or Redmi phone running on MIUI but you don’t like the interface, you can install a custom ROM that will change the UI to stock Android or something else you like. There are multiple benefits to installing a custom Android ROM.

How do I flash a ROM from my computer?

I’ll list a few of the most common pieces of software that will allow you to flash a ROM from your computer. These are better to use when you’re flashing the stock ROM back onto your device. For Nexus devices, use Nexus Root Toolkit. For Samsung devices, use Odin. For Sony devices, use FlashTool.

image

Can I edit stock ROM?

YOU CAN MODIFY YOUR ROM IN TWO STEPS: MODIFY USING ANDROID KITCHEN — for basic modification. MODIFY MANUALLY. — for advanced modification.

How do you customize a stock ROM?

1:177:31How FAR can you customize a stock ROM? | SoLdieR9312 Custom RomYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThen go to install. Select the ROM and configure it as you want in a Roman insular. And then clickMoreThen go to install. Select the ROM and configure it as you want in a Roman insular. And then click install reboot. And you're done the first booting process may take some time so be aware of that ok.

How can I edit my official ROM?

Enter in Recovery Mode(for Samsung device hold power+volume up+home). Swipe slider to allow modification on system partition. Tap on install and find zip file from SuperSU flashable zip and swipe slider to install zip. Wait to installation complete and reboot phone (your phone can reboot some times to complete.

Can custom ROM be updated?

Yes you can! If the new update ( OTA / Full zip ) is just one version newer than the current ROM then just Dirty Flash the zip using a recovery. Usually if there are any big changes ( Check ROMs changelog ) it is recommended to Clean Flash!

Are custom ROM better than stock?

A custom ROM offers more refined and customized user controls and flexibility than the Stock ROM because the device is completely unlocked so that users can customize their device to their taste. A custom ROM replaces your device's original Android operating system with a new version of the Android operating system.

Is ROM and firmware are same?

In nowadays, the firmware is not stored in real ROM, it's stored in the internal flash memory of the phone, which is not Read Only, so you can flash another firmware. As Farmor says, the 2 terms are interchangeable. In general, people refer to modified firmwares as ROMs.

How do I flash a stock ROM?

How to Flash a Stock ROMFind a stock ROM for your phone. ... Download the ROM to your phone.Back up all your data.Boot into recovery.Select Wipe to factory reset your phone. ... From the recovery home screen, select Install and navigate your way to the stock ROM you downloaded.Swipe the bar to begin installation.

How do I add apps to stock ROM?

How to: Add or remove apps from a custom ROMDownload the APK Swapper utility from here and unzip it to a folder on your desktop.Download your custom ROM (or if you already have one) and place it on your desktop.Keep your . apk (apps) files ready to insert them into your ROM.

Can I install stock Android on my phone?

You can get the stock Android experience on almost any Android phone with these apps, including a stock Android launcher and more. Google's Pixel devices are the best pure Android phones. But you can get that stock Android experience on any phone, without rooting.

Are unofficial ROMs safe?

Prominent custom ROMs such as LineageOS are very secure. They have a reputation in the Android aftermarket industry and obviously won't get involved in malpractice. However the custom ROMs you should keep an eye on are ROMs developed by people / groups you've haven't even heard.

Which ROM is best for gaming?

6 Awesome Custom ROM for Gaming PerformancePixel Experience. The Pixel Experience. ... Lineage OS. The interface of the LineageOS. ... Evolution X. The Evolution X quick settings. ... AOSP Extended. Get the best Android experience with AOSP Extended. ... Arrow OS. Night Mode and Day Mode of Arrow OS.

Are custom ROM safe?

Every program, every software, every app can be exploited and hacked into, same goes for the Android OS. Now, onto custom ROMs. To answer the major question, yes, custom ROMs are just as secure as stock ROMs, if not better, as long as you're installing the right one.

How to install custom ROM?

Pre-requisites to Install a Custom ROM 1 An Android device. 2 An unlocked bootloader (if you don’t know how to unlock the bootloader of your phone, head over to the XDA Forums and search for your device name followed by “unlock bootloader” and you’ll find a guide. The process is different for every phone so make sure you follow the one specifically meant for your device.) 3 A custom recovery: TWRP is a good option, you can follow our detailed guide to install TWRP on your phone. However, some custom ROMs have specific recommendations on the recovery you need to use, so please follow that if such instructions are present. 4 A custom ROM zip file that you want to install (again, head over to the XDA Forums and search for your device, go through all the available ROMs, and choose the one you want to install.)#N#Please note again that custom ROM installation instructions can and do vary by device and ROM. If your ROM of choice comes with its own instructions, please follow them instead of this guide. This guide is a general list of instructions and does not take into account any special device instructions. 5 GApps or Google Apps. 6 A little bit of patience.

What software can I use to flash a ROM?

These are better to use when you’re flashing the stock ROM back onto your device. For Nexus devices, use Nexus Root Toolkit. For Samsung devices, use Odin. For Sony devices, use FlashTool.

How to boot into recovery mode on a TWRP?

To boot into recovery use your recovery combo buttons. If you don’t know which buttons to press, to access recovery, see this guide. On most devices it is Hold Vol Down + Power for 5 seconds. Once you are in recovery, you should see something like this…. This is TWRP!

Does Sony Z Ultra have ROMs?

Many phones have several variants. The Sony Z Ultra has more versions than I have friends, and both of them require different ROMs based on the carrier it comes on. So make sure you are getting the correct ROM, by verifying that it’s compatible with your phone model.

What is customization on Android?

A relatively easy customization is to change one of the pre-built apps. If you were to develop a full alternative Android distribution then modifying or replacing some of the core apps would be a given. In this case we are just going to tweak it, however the principles remain the same for more complex changes and revisions.

How long does it take to build Android?

Building Android isn’t quick. To synchronize the source repository with my local machine took almost 24 hours! Also, a full clean build will take several hours to complete. Even after making a minor change you might need to wait 10 to 20 minutes for a build.

Tools selection

The method I present here relies on CyanogenMod's Android source code.

Tools installation

Compiling CyanogenMod toolset for boot.img packing and unpacking is quite straightforward.

Unpack the original boot.img file

This will output several information essential to let you rebuild a new boot.img with the correct structure with respect to the stock boot.img. However, don't rush on your notepad since CyanogenMod's upackbootimg also saves the very same information in several files we will use later on.

Rebuild to get the new new-boot.img file

CyanogenMod ROM building process relies on an internal tool, mkbootfs, to produce the boot.img file (this happens in build/tools/releasetools/common.py ). However, the steps to build this tool seems uselessly complex to me, whereas using the system-provided cpio seems to work just as fine.

Conclusion

This procedure may seem daunting at first, but once you get it, you will see it is actually not.

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9