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Root [MetroPCS & T-Mobile] [Rom][Stock]MS659 & P659 Stock Roms 4.1.2

xclusive36

xclusive36

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Current Software Version:
MS65910c for Metro PCS
P65910b for T-Mobile​

To find out which software version you are currently running:
Go to:
> Settings
> About phone
> Software information
>> Listed under Software version

Please keep in mind that these Roms are large files.

Don't forget to 'wipe data/factory reset' and 'wipe dalvik cache' in twrp, or cwm.

Errors:
If you run into allot of errors after flashing a Rom, most likely somewhere the flash didn't perform correctly. To fix, re-wipe and flash again.

Details
Rooted - SuperSU app
init.d support in the ROM itself, and not in the kernel
busybox added (no app)
Contains all Stock LG apps. none removed.
Zipaligned
No Bloatware removed

Base for Roms
Feel free to use this as a base to create your own roms. Just link back to this forum thread as a source.

The Deodexed roms are perfect for creating themes, or themed roms.

Download:
Stock Rom https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/xclusive36/fx3/tm-pcs

Note that this link points to multiple files. Pay attention to which files you are downloading.
** By downloading this ROM you agree that anything that happens to the device, be it negative or positive, is your own fault.
 
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Note:
The T-Mobile Stock rom includes the Metro Pcs aboot, and boot partitions. This is to insure no conflict with any custom recovery that may be installed.

Also note that in the Deodexed roms, the keyboard has been changed with an aosp keyboard. For some reason the default LG keyboard doesn't like deodexed roms.​
 
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Alright I tested this out by flashing it with TWRP and it quite literally is like I just factory resetted. Everything works perfectly for me and I don't have any problems (so far). Rotation does work for the t-mo/metro version. This rom does exactly as it is supposed to.
 
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I'll deodex it in a few days. I'll also attempt to do one for T-Mobile as well.

I'm currently working on cm11 for virgin mobile. I got it to get to boot animation and then it just sits.

I'll also need to port my cm10 rom over to you guys. It was a metro pcs rom originally. It has issues but may work better for you guys than it does for us.
 
Wow that's great! If you can port it over to us it would be awesome and if you can make cm11 for the vm then you guys can have kitkat! Nice to know we have a new developer now for both vm/sprint and metro/t-mo. And if you do make a t-mobile version of a stock rom, then you should just change the name of the thread and put it here. The current version for t-mobile is p65910b, let me know if you want anything from it cause I have a t-mobile phone.
 
xclusive36 said:
Thank you. I'll just extract everything out of the file you use to unbrick.
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Yeah the t-mobile should be basically the same except for the browser app, wifi calling, t-mobile bloatware, build.prop, and the boot and shutdown animation. There may be a few more minor changes, but those are the major ones.
 
Can't wait to test it out. Also you might want to change the name to MS659 & P659 like all the other threads instead of T-mobile and Metro PCS. It just blends in more with the model number since all the other threads use that.
 
Yeah, I noticed the rotation was working. I had to flash your kdz file to get the system folder. I couldn't get it to extract correctly. I'll have to restore my phone back to vm.
 
I can't reboot into recovery!!! Power + Volume down asks to go to recovery and power +volume up factory resets like for the virgin mobile phone. I think you used the wrong kernel.
 
I think it's funny you guys can still use saferoot to root your phone. They patched that for us on vm 2 software updates ago.
 
I guess I got lucky with the metro pcs one, but not with the t-mobile one. No big deal, I just installed freedom kernel and restored back. No harm done, but make sure you check these roms so this never happens again.
 
If I hadn't tested it then it would have always had the wrong kernel. Better now early on than later when it might be used for a custom rom.
 
Sorry guys for not getting the deodexed roms uploaded. Ive had them built for a few days now. I just haven't tested them. Most likely the they will have to have the keyboard swapped out for an aosp one just like the vm deodexed roms did. I'll try to get them uploaded by tomorrow. I'm on call but I most likely will be off.
 
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