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Root [MetroPCS / TMOBILE] [ROM] U.S. KitKat MINI 4.4.2

So I've officially moved on from this phone. Thank you everyone who has made this ROM and has been helping me and others on this thread. I probably wouldn't have survived this long with the f6 without an amazing KitKat ROM like this one lol. I hope that development can continue on even with the many limitations of this phone. I may check in on the thread evey few days/weeks but now I'm moving on. Thanks again everyone!
 
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My admire is still all rooted and themed.... Can't use it for much... The battery ballooned so badly the back popped off....

It still a good phone.. running Open Android ROM....


I'm glad this phone got more attention than my huawei premia.. the supreme battery waster.... With a battery life of 4 hours fully charged... Until you use it....

That ones rooted and ROM'd... and chipped up from lack of respect... Lol...

I didn't mean to say that the avant is a bad choice ....I know it has better specs.....

Besides the fact I can't afford it..I know it's on cheap right now... I'm in no hurry to move on....

Unless.. Of course.. The devs move on and ditch this phone.....

Probably flash it to stock and give it to my dad... He just bought himself a new flip phone because it has bluetooth and can pair with his Honda... and my moon doesn't know how to answer her s4....

Facepalm.
 
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Hi do know why I am unable to factory reset? It keeps failing I'm coming from c11 ROM I want to try this ROM bc the c11 keeps restarting my phone
If u are using twrp.recovery. u would Hav2 format individually system/data/cache etc etc...
And u hav2 reformat to fat32 ur sd if u hav any hacks ...
If u hav cwm.recovery. wipe cache/ dalvik cache ... Then factory reset then format system/data/cache/data media then flash rom... No needs of gaaps...
 
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Anyone having issues with tethering? I keep getting limited Internet access and still can not factory reset it just keeps saying failed

For tethering I followed the directions in this thread... http://androidforums.com/threads/simple-wifi-tether-cm11-tested-no-user-agent-metro-us.866355/

For factory reset in TWRP have you tried wipe>Format Data>yes
I had a similar issue and this fixed it for me.

I came from CM11 for the same issue but this ROM is the best I have tried yet! Everything is fully functional for me.

FB
 
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ROM works amazingly thought at first I couldnt get into the Play Store or my contacts but worked around and fixed it anyway nice job


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where is the rom?

HERE YOU GO;

http://www.mediafire.com/download/hwtm7id9i8c568l/miniVOA.zip

Downloads are usually in the first post (#1) of most threads.
Using a PC makes it easier to Down Load , If you use your Phone, change you settings
to web or browser view in the browsers settings. This makes it easier to complete the
Captia Security Check. Reading all posts in a thread is always suggested .
Thank you for Trying this ROM.

Be Sure to thank Hroark13 for ALL his Help!


Hope you like it.


 
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[ROM] KitKat MINI 4.4.2
BETAWARE [ROM]


Warning all READ:

* Your warranty is now void. We are not responsible for bricked devices or dead SD cards.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications of your own free will *

Tested Installation - with zip copied to external sd
1. boot cwm or Twrp recovery
2. factory reset
3. wipe cashe partition
4. format system
5. install zip from external sdcard
6. go back, advance, power off
7. power on
8. enjoy customizing kk mini they way you want.

KUDOS
MASTER CRAFTSMAN - HROARK13 -
DRJBLISS,KOUSH,PLAYFULGOD,AA,BARD,95,AB,KURLYPUMAA

- CHANGE LOG -
V-1
Initial
V-2
First update - Contacts and Data
V-3
Second update - T_Metro User APN Friendly
V-4
Third update - Refinement of function

* Download Link to Newest Release *
* * * * * *
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hwtm7id9i8c568l/miniVOA.zip
* * * * * *

Wipe all partitions and then install zip in your recovery .
Thats it.
Hints in Post 2

Thank HROARK13 and support if you can!

USA.F6 KKUSA.F6 KK.VOA
viperdink out.
Contact:
Private Message KURLYPUMAA for Problems, Hints, Suggestions is quickest. He is the tester.
READING IS A FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT
Be nice to our Devs and each other:)
[ROM] KitKat MINI 4.4.2
BETAWARE [ROM]


Warning all READ:

* Your warranty is now void. We are not responsible for bricked devices or dead SD cards.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications of your own free will *

Tested Installation - with zip copied to external sd
1. boot cwm or Twrp recovery
2. factory reset
3. wipe cashe partition
4. format system
5. install zip from external sdcard
6. go back, advance, power off
7. power on
8. enjoy customizing kk mini they way you want.

KUDOS
MASTER CRAFTSMAN - HROARK13 -
DRJBLISS,KOUSH,PLAYFULGOD,AA,BARD,95,AB,KURLYPUMAA

- CHANGE LOG -
V-1
Initial
V-2
First update - Contacts and Data
V-3
Second update - T_Metro User APN Friendly
V-4
Third update - Refinement of function

* Download Link to Newest Release *
* * * * * *
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hwtm7id9i8c568l/miniVOA.zip
* * * * * *

Wipe all partitions and then install zip in your recovery .
Thats it.
Hints in Post 2

Thank HROARK13 and support if you can!

USA.F6 KKUSA.F6 KK.VOA
viperdink out.
Contact:
Private Message KURLYPUMAA for Problems, Hints, Suggestions is quickest. He is the tester.
READING IS A FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT
Be nice to our Devs and each other:)
 
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[ROM] KitKat MINI 4.4.2
BETAWARE [ROM]


Warning all READ:

* Your warranty is now void. We are not responsible for bricked devices or dead SD cards.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications of your own free will *

Tested Installation - with zip copied to external sd
1. boot cwm or Twrp recovery
2. factory reset
3. wipe cashe partition
4. format system
5. install zip from external sdcard
6. go back, advance, power off
7. power on
8. enjoy customizing kk mini they way you want.

KUDOS
MASTER CRAFTSMAN - HROARK13 -
DRJBLISS,KOUSH,PLAYFULGOD,AA,BARD,95,AB,KURLYPUMAA

- CHANGE LOG -
V-1
Initial
V-2
First update - Contacts and Data
V-3
Second update - T_Metro User APN Friendly
V-4
Third update - Refinement of function

* Download Link to Newest Release *
* * * * * *
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hwtm7id9i8c568l/miniVOA.zip
* * * * * *

Wipe all partitions and then install zip in your recovery .
Thats it.
Hints in Post 2

Thank HROARK13 and support if you can!

USA.F6 KKUSA.F6 KK.VOA
viperdink out.
Contact:
Private Message KURLYPUMAA for Problems, Hints, Suggestions is quickest. He is the tester.
READING IS A FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT
Be nice to our Devs and each other:)
Thank you for the rom.Do i have to re-root after flashing rom?
 
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great rom thank you very much.only bug:cant swap from front to back camera.
This is a known issue that can be partially fixed by flashing a special kernel. Your f6 is one of the ones that has the ov5693 camera which doesn't play well with any of the kitkat ROMs. If you flash the special kernel that Hroark13 made you can use the back camera but you still won't have led flash and pictures taken with the front camera will have a blue tint and will be stretched making your face look tall and skinny so its a trade off.
If you want to use this kernel you can get it from here
http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/879804/
There is one for kitkat 4.4.2(the one you need) and one for cm11 so make sure you get the right one.
 
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This is a known issue that can be partially fixed by flashing a special kernel. Your f6 is one of the ones that has the ov5693 camera which doesn't play well with any of the kitkat ROMs. If you flash the special kernel that Hroark13 made you can use the back camera but you still won't have led flash and pictures taken with the front camera will have a blue tint and will be stretched making your face look tall and skinny so its a trade off.
If you want to use this kernel you can get it from here
http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/879804/
There is one for kitkat 4.4.2(the one you need) and one for cm11 so make sure you get the right one.
understood thank you for taking the time to explain it to me.
 
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@"chopoio
Sorry , but still trying to find a fix for the camera.
The rev 1 with 10i firmware originally I have works great.
It is a great daily driver. Never a problem with the camera,
Never has Black screen of death or random reboots, No echo problems and sounds great.
LG and their bag of tricks has stuck it to us with the 2nd version ones' cameras.

Thanks again for trying this ROM
 
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