Why there are so few mods and ROMs for m5 ?
It doesn't look promising....
I've recently bought a E5603 as a Christmas present for my young son and wanted to root and mod it so it's similar to my Z2.
The Z2 forum was buzzing with mods, hacks, ports, roms etc., it was amazing. But the Z2 is several years old now and most people have newer phones (the M5 for example) so the forum has died down now. As the M5 is a newer model I was hoping there would be more happening here too.
rubiicon59 said:
It doesn't look promising....
I've recently bought a E5603 as a Christmas present for my young son and wanted to root and mod it so it's similar to my Z2.
The Z2 forum was buzzing with mods, hacks, ports, roms etc., it was amazing. But the Z2 is several years old now and most people have newer phones (the M5 for example) so the forum has died down now. As the M5 is a newer model I was hoping there would be more happening here too.
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I think it's because cpu
I love the M5, it's a fantastic phone with great hardware and specs. But after visiting this forum over the past few months and seeing such a lack of activity it now depresses me coming here.
I also have a Motorola G 2015 and the activity over there is awesome. And compared to the M5 its more of a budget phone. But maybe that's the reason, there are many more owners of the Moto I guess.
Its because its based on MTK SoC... roms are notorious hard to find for these for whatever reason... Ive got a BLU Pure XL based on same SoC; I am here looking for resources to get CM or LOS working on it...
Is for Mediatek SoC.
The only solve is, port from other devices with similar SoCs.
I wish I was talented enough to port or create a ROM.
Maybe its time I tried to learn more than just altering files and flashing zips
Some ROMs needing testers
rubiicon59 said:
I wish I was talented enough to port or create a ROM.
Maybe its time I tried to learn more than just altering files and flashing zips
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There seems to be some ROMs under development out there needing testers. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/development
I also posses an Xperia M5 and the stock ROM is way too memory-using to me.
The best thing to do would be testing these ROMs, check which one is the most stable and then help developing this one. I could give a hand there.
Aroun said:
There seems to be some ROMs under development out there needing testers. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/development
I also posses an Xperia M5 and the stock ROM is way too memory-using to me.
The best thing to do would be testing these ROMs, check which one is the most stable and then help developing this one. I could give a hand there.
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I still need testers.
TRXteam said:
I still need testers.
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I'd be happy to help with testing but I don't have easy access to the M5 . It's my sons, so I don't have the chance to use it regularly as he doesn't live with me
3 months have passed.
Still no further development?
Still no further development
Still no further development on m5 nougat?
I'm looking into lineage atm for the M5, This isn't me promissing anything, it's me saying there might be hope.
nzzane said:
I'm looking into lineage atm for the M5, This isn't me promissing anything, it's me saying there might be hope.
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If you get the Ril working be sure to let us know how you did it in this thread here https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/development/tuba-lineageos-14-1-t3878212 :good:
We can't seem to find the piece of the puzzle that's missing which is very frustrating indeed.
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Hi, HAM devs!
You propably don't know me yet, as i am new to the HAM. I already built CM7, 10 and 11 on LG devices though, so i am not totally new to android development/building.
Well.. i just got this Ascend Mate, and thought it would be nice to have a custom rom on it, like i had on other devices.
But all i can find is closed source flashables. Seems like joe.stone is the only one who shared atleast something.
Don't you guys think we could achieve more, if we work together?
I really want to work on custom stuff for our HAM, but it would be easier if i don't have to start from scratch, while a bunch of people COULD share their experiences with me.
So please contact me, if you can provide some useful informations on how to build for the HAM. - Let's do something!
- MisjudgedTwat a.k.a. BangL
Dont hold your breath mate, in my opinion This is one of the worst forums on xda !
Well, maybe i just start instead of flaming.
Here we go: https://github.com/hwmt1-u06
If anybody is interested in participating to this, just let me know.
I think the main reason for that is that most of the stuff here was developed in Russia or China and those of us here just basically searched online and found ROMs and posted links here.
Joe Stone was the main Dev here and he's moved on. Gold Concert did some good work here too and moved on. Outside of these guys I think the rest of people in the group are like me. We know a little about developing but we're not Devs so as a result the forum has pretty much died.
I would welcome your developing skills here right now:beer:
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yeah, i kinda figured that out already, my first post was a little bit fast maybe.
well, let's see what i can do... so far i can boot, but sound and reboots arent working well (maybe more).
currently trying to contact mrAlmid, and looking into his roms for a hint to the right direction.
Just a thought. Since huawei mate and huawei p6 are essentially same hardware (same motherboard, same cpu/gpu) with main difference in display, maybe some of the sources for p6 will come in handy?
tileeq said:
Just a thought. Since huawei mate and huawei p6 are essentially same hardware (same motherboard, same cpu/gpu) with main difference in display, maybe some of the sources for p6 will come in handy?
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absolutely, yes.
alright, i got my first pretty-much-useable build done, so let the bug-hunting begin...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/asc...-unofficial-cyanogenmod-11-0-beta-v0-t3229182
Once a Finnish developer tried porting sailfish to the P6, he (or someone he forked from) had managed to collect almost all the sources for the P6. You can try tinkering around, if you have time, you could figure out how to build the needed libraries for the graphics stack from source (all the other devs jumped the boat already), if you succeed then we may have a chance of compiling a working Lollipop rom. For the mate, dont forget to change the touchscreen drivers as it differs on the P6 and the Mate. Heres the repo: https://github.com/locusf/cm11-p6
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Once a Finnish developer tried porting sailfish to the P6, he (or someone he forked from) had managed to collect almost all the sources for the P6. You can try tinkering around, if you have time, you could figure out how to build the needed libraries for the graphics stack from source (all the other devs jumped the boat already), if you succeed then we may have a chance of compiling a working Lollipop rom. For the mate, dont forget to change the touchscreen drivers as it differs on the P6 and the Mate. Heres the repo: https://github.com/locusf/cm11-p6
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a working lollipop rom? i dont feel like beeing THAT professional, to be honest. but i will check if i can use something for more stability on kk. thanks for the information, though! maybe i can find something to fix "reboot to recovery"-freeze
I got my current rom (carbon rom 4.4.4) from this website:
http://mateone4you.blogspot.nl/2015/04/carbon-rom-444-for-huawei-ascend-mate.html
He has a few more too.
Edit: I guess you know, reading your CM thread, but some may not....
Would welcome some more development, especially bluetooth connecting to audio is horrible...
I tried his other roms too, only got carbon working nicely.
SvenHee said:
I got my current rom (carbon rom 4.4.4) from this website:
http://mateone4you.blogspot.nl/2015/04/carbon-rom-444-for-huawei-ascend-mate.html
He has a few more too.
Edit: I guess you know, reading your CM thread, but some may not....
Would welcome some more development, especially bluetooth connecting to audio is horrible...
I tried his other roms too, only got carbon working nicely.
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yeah, that's Alex Midnight (mrAlmid), i used some huawei binaries off his roms already.
i will see what i can do about bluetooth a2dp, dont have to much hope though, that a2dp stuff was a hell on LG's p990 already.
Request a CyanogenMod for Z2 here, on their official device request page! If we've got that threat enough with requests any CM dev might take notice of that and start building!
Link : https://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/129472-rquest-for-lenovo-zuk-z2/#comment-611014
I recently shifted from the great XDA beloved OnePlus One and I'm shocked by the lack of the development with Z2, the device is awesome, in terms of specs and it shoud deserve more XDA love!
CM ROMs available in Chinese forums
There are CM ROMs available in official Chinese forum (bbs.zuk.cn)
CM13: bbs.zuk.cn/z2/t135170/
Download: pan.baidu.com/s/1qYlKh5a Verification Code: kd5f
CM14: bbs.zuk.cn/z2/t176429/
Download: pan.baidu.com/s/1skYQSm5 Verification Code: e95q
Google Translate may help you understand what they say.
The Baidu NetDrive would require a code as provided above when you access the file.
The ROMs are unofficial versions but they work fine.
Four promotional software exist in the ROM.
/system/app/NewBrowser
/system/app/AppCenter
/system/app/Movie2345
/system/app/Weather2345
The removal of these injected apps is recommended before use.
WhatsApp Group
We have started a WhatsApp Group for all Z2 plus owners. If you are interested kindly WhatsApp me on 9999388558
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We have started a WhatsApp Group for all Z2 plus owners. If you are interested kindly WhatsApp me on 9999388558
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Can you post the invite link for that group here?
WhatsApp Group for Z2 plus
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CV0oFDugpsLBfxy4zLLhnF
Explorer said:
Request a CyanogenMod for Z2 here, on their official device request page! If we've got that threat enough with requests any CM dev might take notice of that and start building!
Link : https://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/129472-rquest-for-lenovo-zuk-z2/#comment-611014
I recently shifted from the great XDA beloved OnePlus One and I'm shocked by the lack of the development with Z2, the device is awesome, in terms of specs and it shoud deserve more XDA love!
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I own a OnePlus One and i was thinking about buy it as well but for a familiar, not for me and It's clearly that this device is far away from the OPO development, and it surprised me because it's a great device.
Just curious, and sorry for the little off-topic: how is it in terms of performance, camera and screen compared to the OPO?
Do you know if there are any update about this? I'm thinking about buy it if we can get official CM14.1 builds in some near future.
Basically I'm interested in buying it only if there are a fully functional custom rom like CM, slim or omni.
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I own a OnePlus One and i was thinking about buy it as well but for a familiar, not for me and It's clearly that this device is far away from the OPO development, and it surprised me because it's a great device.
Just curious, and sorry for the little off-topic: how is it in terms of performance, camera and screen compared to the OPO?
Do you know if there are any update about this? I'm thinking about buy it if we can get official CM14.1 builds in some near future.
Basically I'm interested in buying it only if there are a fully functional custom rom like CM, slim or omni.
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I've also been keeping tabs on the device. Check www.zukfans.eu for an overview of available roms and a more active device forum.
antimatter.web said:
I've also been keeping tabs on the device. Check www.zukfans.eu for an overview of available roms and a more active device forum.
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Yeah i saw that at least in that forum there is much more activity, but even with that the development is not as good as i would like to see. Maybe I'm quite exigent with this but i think this device has a really good potential since his source code was published some few months ago and i don't see big results for now.
For example, the only official builds from a recognized development group i saw was from Mokee. That doesn't need to mean the development is bad but also I'm seeing some people complaining about some minor issues in unofficial builds like CM13.
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Yeah i saw that at least in that forum there is much more activity, but even with that the development is not as good as i would like to see. Maybe I'm quite exigent with this but i think this device has a really good potential since his source code was published some few months ago and i don't see big results for now.
For example, the only official builds from a recognized development group i saw was from Mokee. That doesn't need to mean the development is bad but also I'm seeing some people complaining about some minor issues in unofficial builds like CM13.
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I see what you mean though don't agree with. If you talk of chinese cm13 then yes.
Just take the latest release from fedor and you'll be good. I am myself crafting a rom from the different guys release.
Right now hardcore devs (meaning doing that full time) are on cm14.1 port, which is already running but having some issues.
CM 13 is mostly stable, in the coming weeks you should have some even better releases coming out.
I said popular in the title but actually, there is no ongoing development or custom ROMs at all..
Why is that? Is Z5 Premium abandoned with X series incoming? Even lineage OS, which was the continuum of Cyanogenmod, the biggest device supporting custom ROM group does not list any Xperia Z derivative on their list. There are no unofficial ports either. Simply, nothing...
I have witnessed communities and developers letting phones die quickly, but that seems like a new record.
Maybe being a not very common phone and as the official rom works good, just a few have time and willingness to créate custom roms
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Alot of free time required for creating a ROM, as well as the unthankful forceful questions that people have after its not perfect.
I imagine that discourages most.
Red Sand said:
Alot of free time required for creating a ROM, as well as the unthankful forceful questions that people have after its not perfect.
I imagine that discourages most.
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I hope you are not implying me as unthankful. Because I truly am thankful to every single person here for every single thing they do about the community, for years. I have used more than 10 Android phones so far and all of them had a taste of XDA goodies (except for my locked G4).
Now I just wish the same thing for Xperia Z5 Premium, hopefully with brand new Lineage OS..
No directional implications just a generality.
Am afraid to buy honor 7x because of less support for honor 6x...
Will there be a good development for this phone..??
Am currently using Redmi note 3 which has a lot of support, too many roms, awesome developers...!!
Really need help in buying this phone...i love the design..!!?
kiran G. said:
Am afraid to buy honor 7x because of less support for honor 6x...
Will there be a good development for this phone..??
Am currently using Redmi note 3 which has a lot of support, too many roms, awesome developers...!!
Really need help in buying this phone...i love the design..!!?
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Kernel sources are out. But don't expect much development here.. If u really care about development then 7x is not for YOU
Development will start after some times for sure. But don't expect like other manufacturer devices...
For me i really don't care about custom roms.. I only need root and TWRP. I got both these in 7x. So very much happy
Rajeev said:
Kernel sources are out. But don't expect much development here.. If u really care about development then 7x is not for YOU
Development will start after some times for sure. But don't expect like other manufacturer devices...
For me i really don't care about custom roms.. I only need root and TWRP. I got both these in 7x. So very much happy
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Thx....i have to think
kiran G. said:
Thx....i have to think
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I think you'll be fine because of project treble, not sure though
I'll tell you an advice, if you want to buy a phone for development of custom ROMs, just go with a snapdragon device (like Xiaomi, Motorola, OnePlus...etc)
What do u need roms for basically? i come from the nexus to the pixel and then oneplus community.
being addicted to rom flashing every other day and used to waste a lot of time
EMUI is great and has almost all the functions. except for root i dont even need much.
With treble all the major development teams will release updates anyway in future.
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What do u need roms for basically? i come from the nexus to the pixel and then oneplus community.
being addicted to rom flashing every other day and used to waste a lot of time
EMUI is great and has almost all the functions. except for root i dont even need much.
With treble all the major development teams will release updates anyway in future.
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Thx....am kind of person who needs new things to experience...just like you am addicted to flashing new roms everyday, thats y am very much concerned about the development...anyway i got the device yesterday, waiting for the development to start...!!!
kiran G. said:
Thx....am kind of person who needs new things to experience...just like you am addicted to flashing new roms everyday, thats y am very much concerned about the development...anyway i got the device yesterday, waiting for the development to start...!!!
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The development will blow out with Oreo update and treble
PalakMi said:
The development will blow out with Oreo update and treble
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Hope so...will be eagerly waiting??
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Hope so...will be eagerly waiting??
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I'll wait, a little bit (I still don't know what variant to get, US or EU)
Does anyone know if there are any custom roms being developed for this phone?. It's odd to see such a power house not be developing into something greater, it will be a shame to sell due to lack of development. P. S respect to all developers over the years for the great roms I have had the pleasure of using onany handsets
Doesn't seem like there will be, if there is audio may be a problem. Came from the Axon7 and the audio was trouble for the devs.
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Doesn't seem like there will be, if there is audio may be a problem. Came from the Axon7 and the audio was trouble for the devs.
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would be a shame,its a great phone.
Guys wait. Give it some time because we just got the factory images. Anyways i have this phone as a main so we will see.
parky169 said:
Does anyone know if there are any custom roms being developed for this phone?. It's odd to see such a power house not be developing into something greater, it will be a shame to sell due to lack of development. P. S respect to all developers over the years for the great roms I have had the pleasure of using onany handsets
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Wait for Oreo. It seems like we already have the vendor partition so Oreo will make life easier