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[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
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Q1: I get bootloop after installing a custom rom. What is the problem?[/SIZE]
A: Have you done everything correctly?
-Firstly post your problem in the ROM thread as the devs there may help you better.
-Check your mobile compatibility with the ROM
-Check if you have installed the correct kernel for your ROM.
-Check whether you have done the correct wipes as mentioned in the ROM thread.
-Some ROMs require formatting system. So if it is mentioned in main ROM thread then you must do it.
-Some releases may require stock rom first before flashing the custom rom. So flash the stock rom and then the custom rom over it.
If nothing works just download the stock ROM for your mobile and flash it using flashtool. This may solve your problem.
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Q2: Can you suggest me the best ROM or kernel or something like that for my smartphone cause i'm really lazy to do a bit of searching...?[/SIZE]
A: First go
here and beware before asking these type of questions again otherwise you will end up with a bunch of people like me mocking you and nothing else.
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Q3: I have rooted my phone successfully, now how can I install CWM (ClockWorkMod) Recovery?[/SIZE]
A: If you have locked bootloader you can simply go to
this thread by atis112. And if your bootloader is unlocked you can simply flash a custom kernel with CWM or some other recovery present in it.
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Q4: I have a problem with this ROM and what should I....[/SIZE]
A: It's a ROM specific question, better post it in the ROM thread. They will help you better.
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Q5: My phone can't boot in fastboot mode. Please help me!
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A: Firstly check that fastboot is enabled on your mobile and the correct procedure to go to fastboot mode is by holding vol-up button and connecting to computer via USB.
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Q6: WIFI is not working. What should I do?[/SIZE]
A: See if it is listed as a bug in the specific ROM thread. If not try custom kernels and if you can get correct WIFI modules flash them. If you're lucky WIFI will work.
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Q7: How do I install custom rom/kernel on my mobile?[/SIZE]
A: Mihahn has worked really hard on making his
guide not because he wants some people asking again and again the same questions instead of using a bit of the "SEARCH" feature.
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Q8: What is the safest way to root my phone or unlock its bootloader?[/SIZE]
A: There no such thing as safest way. If you do everything correctly you will be successful. Just follow the instructions given in
this great thread by dewanshu93.
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Q9: I did something wrong and now my phone is bricked. Please help!! :crying:[/SIZE]
A: Try and follow
this excellent guide by Toledo_JAB. Your phone most probably should work now.
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Q10: How do I unlock my bootloader if it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed:No?[/SIZE]
A: No one has actually got a 100% working solution since it is because of your simlock, thus you may have to pay for it. You can try WotanServer or Omnius and if you're lucky it will be unlocked and fastboot might be enabled.
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Q11: How does Thanks Meter affect my profile?[/SIZE]
A: Thanks Meter actually is not useful in becoming Recognized Contributor/Themer/Developer. It is actually the appreciation you get on you works. Thanks Meter has been made so that members of XDA stop posting just THANKS on threads and thread could be clean and helpful.
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Q12: How to be a Recognized Contributor/Themer/Developer?[/SIZE]
A: Recognized Contributor is a role intended for members who produce some of the best original and helpful guides for users, as well as helping other users who have problems, in a friendly manner. Recognized Contributors will get a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Contributors, should you feel deserving of this title.
Recognized Themers are those users who work (often tirelessly) on designing new theme graphics and user interface overhauls for ROMs. Users who aspire to be Recognized Themers should be creating original graphics work for their themes being released, demonstrate a commitment to crediting other users’ work when applicable, and seek the relevant permission in advance from the original creator. Recognized Themers will receive a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Themers, should you feel deserving of this title.
Recognized Developer, as the name suggest are those who develop really good ROMs, kernels, etc. Anyone who is skillful and publishes his own creation other that just copying and pasting can be termed as recognized developer.
For more details and how to apply for these posts. See
this.
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Q13: What are Governors and I/O Schedulers, etc.?[/SIZE]
A: See
this very good guide by zhanjia and anyone can know everything about them.Though this guide is for Xperia 2011 but it covers a great range
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Q14: Does ChainFire 3D support my phone?[/SIZE]
A: The simple answer is download and use it. But if you are on ICS/JB I would recommend you not to use it as it may most probably result in bootloop. ChainFire 3D is compatible only upto GB.
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Q15: Can you tell me how does thanks meter increases with regard to number of thanks?[/SIZE]
A:No. of Thanks and meter:
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-200
201-1000
1001-2000
2001-5000
5001-8000
8001-10000
10001 onwards
There is a bug with meter it doesn;t shows 5 bars. Anyways the thanks meter doesn't judge anyone or status of any member. It's the works, his contributions and help he does.
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Q16: What are BB Codes and what BB Codes can I use in my thread?[/SIZE]
A: Mainly every kind of text formatting that we do in XDA thread is governed by BB codes.
Here is the list of all the BB Codes we can use in XDA and explanation of each code.
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Q17: Is there anyway to mount my sd-card using CWM recovery?[/SIZE]
A: Yes! Many versions of CWM support mounting sd-card through it. For that go to Mounts and Storage->Mount sd-card and you're done! But remember if you press back button then your sd-card will unmount instantly.
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Q18: How do I add [SOLVED] tag to my thread/how do I change title of my thread?[/SIZE]
A: Just check
here and similar way you can also change the title of your thread.
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Q19: How do I back up my TA partition [/SIZE]
A:Use
this awesome tool by DevShaft.
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Q20: My device uses MIRCO SIM. How to convert an existing sim to micro sim?[/SIZE]
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Q21: How do I reset my phone or turn off when it froze? Battery is not removable. So is there any other way?[/SIZE]
A:Yes you can reset your phone. There are 2 ways for that:
1. If you want to restart - Hold Vol. Up+Power button for 5 seconds and as soon as you hear a vibration leave the buttons.
2. If you want to turn off - Hold Vol. Up+Power button for 10 seconds and as soon as you hear 3 vibrations leave the buttons.
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Q22: My phone can't restore the backups I made from recoveries. Why?[/SIZE]
A: Well there could be various reasons for it. It may happen because you may have made them from some other recovery which makes backup in some other format and restoring it from another recovery which makes backup in another format(take TWRP and CWM for instance), so backups made in one recovery wouldn't be visible on other.
Another reason could be that you have renamed your backups and they have spaces in them. Remove the spaces and voila! you would be able to restore now!
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Q23: I'm facing various status errors in CWM. Can you please help me?[/SIZE]
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Q24: How to install fastboot and other device drivers on windows 8?[/SIZE]
A: Try
this great tutorial by garvitdelhi.
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A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this FAQ
