Simple ROM and Device compatibility question

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TIrving89

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I have a Nexus 4 running on 4.4.2 update base ROM. I've unlocked and rooted my phone, with multiple root tests to be sure. I've also downloaded the Franco kernel. Though its not working, so I assume its cause its a nightly version. From the information I've found those don't always work.

Back to my question though. My devices is a Mako, which goes along with being a Nexus 4 right. So why is it when I downloaded the cyanogenmod mako latest ROM it didn't work? Came up with an error comparing device and product as being mako, and some status 7 thing. I did a restore and now I'm here.

I've tried to install it view clockwork recovery, and from the ROM manager app. Both came up with those errors. Am I doing something wrong?

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bladebuddy

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It looks like you don't have the latest version of cwm on you're phone. Try updating you're CWM to the newest version. Or install twrp recovery ( newest version and try again.
Be warned if you install twrp recovery then you're backup made in cwm recovery wont work should you wish to use it.
Below is a screen shot showing you're problem.

Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.
 

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TIrving89

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Thanks. I updated clockwork and it worked perfectly. Though its extremely annoying that I don't get my apps and data and all that I would normally get when doing a regular Google based ROM. Is there a way to get all that with custom ROMs? Do I just need to do a flash of Google play store or something?

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RootTheMachine

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Thanks. I updated clockwork and it worked perfectly. Though its extremely annoying that I don't get my apps and data and all that I would normally get when doing a regular Google based ROM. Is there a way to get all that with custom ROMs? Do I just need to do a flash of Google play store or something?

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If you flash Gapps immediately after flashing the ROM, it should give you the options to download your apps and system settings during initial setup, if that's what you're asking.
 

arffrhn

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Thanks. I updated clockwork and it worked perfectly. Though its extremely annoying that I don't get my apps and data and all that I would normally get when doing a regular Google based ROM. Is there a way to get all that with custom ROMs? Do I just need to do a flash of Google play store or something?

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You need to flash gapps package for google apps like playstore, gmail..etc. Link are often given together in the OP of the rom thread.
 

TIrving89

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Excellent. Thank you all. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for those! You've all been a great help.

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TIrving89

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One more question. Kernels. I know some are ment purely for custom ROMs. But is there a place I can get Kernels for a stock ROM? I haven't decided on a custom ROM yet, but I'd like to tweak this one as much as I can before.

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RootTheMachine

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They support both, the exception being with CM kernels.

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fatihlale

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It looks like you don't have the latest version of cwm on you're phone. Try updating you're CWM to the newest version. Or install twrp recovery ( newest version and try again.
Be warned if you install twrp recovery then you're backup made in cwm recovery wont work should you wish to use it.
Below is a screen shot showing you're problem.

Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.

thanks!
 
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    It looks like you don't have the latest version of cwm on you're phone. Try updating you're CWM to the newest version. Or install twrp recovery ( newest version and try again.
    Be warned if you install twrp recovery then you're backup made in cwm recovery wont work should you wish to use it.
    Below is a screen shot showing you're problem.

    Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.
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    It looks like you don't have the latest version of cwm on you're phone. Try updating you're CWM to the newest version. Or install twrp recovery ( newest version and try again.
    Be warned if you install twrp recovery then you're backup made in cwm recovery wont work should you wish to use it.
    Below is a screen shot showing you're problem.

    Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.

    thanks!