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So, I have been messing with Android for approximately 4 months on and off. I had a Nook Color, two actually, that I installed HC on and they both worked great.
I recently had my iPhone4 stolen from my car and I needed something fast, so I picked up an Optimus V from Virgin.
I was able to Root it using the FastBoot method. Perfect. How the F bomb do I install custom Kernels and or Roms on this thing? Before I just formatted an SD card with CWR and flashed the kernels that way. Can I still do that on here or is a different method? All I see is ADB crap.
If you research my name on here, I am far from stupid, I just find it odd that nearly no one has taken the time to create a REAL step-by-step guide. Although, I do see a lot of people saying things like "maaaaaan, if you can't root fo shizzzz, don't be doing this stuff, you aint smart enuffzzzzzzz" ... which is bull****. The whole point of having access to this type of stuff, the internet, and most technology is so that we can teach one another. Since when did it ever become a "every man for themselves" world?
http://forum.androidcentral.com/opt...optimus-v-rooting-roming-modding-hacking.html
Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900905
Its everything you need, be patient and read the whole thing
Try this guide
[HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
Easiest way to install cutom recovery(hence, giving you the means to install custom ROMs)
My mini-guide on installing Amon_Ra custom recovery
Thank you all for the replies, however, not one of them references the Optimus V specifically.
I suppose what I am looking for is someone that has this phone, has rooted it, and installed custom ROMs to overclock it.
I ask not because I don't think I can figure it out, but rather I don't have time to go digging through 34534859034805934805 posts of other platforms and then apply it to my platform, the Optimus V.
I guess I would go ahead and say that it doesn't exist, and when I have time I will create a step-by-step to make it easier.
I just want to install a simple rom that allows me to OC the phone to 806MHz. I don't want Cyan, I don't even want Gingerbread. I just want the 2.2.1 installed to be running at 806MHz.
What I mean by the last comment is that there is not a step-by-step guide that shows from point A to point B. How to get from HERE to THERE.
For example:
Ungaze - While your post is quite simple, it doesn't address the fact that you also have to have many other things installed, correct? For instance, the Android SDK, and if that is the case, where does one get it? (I have it, I am just using this as an example). Where do I type the lines of code you are referring to? On the phone, or on the computer? Do you see what I am saying?
nootered said:
What I mean by the last comment is that there is not a step-by-step guide that shows from point A to point B. How to get from HERE to THERE.
For example:
Ungaze - While your post is quite simple, it doesn't address the fact that you also have to have many other things installed, correct? For instance, the Android SDK, and if that is the case, where does one get it? (I have it, I am just using this as an example). Where do I type the lines of code you are referring to? On the phone, or on the computer? Do you see what I am saying?
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No. You got it wrong. Ungaze's method for installing recovery does not depend on anything other than the requirements mentioned in his post ie. you do not need Android SDK or anything else.
type the lines of code in the terminal emulator app installed on your phone.
You can get it HERE.
If you read my post, you would see that I was using that as an example. There are clearly steps missing there. In other words, if someone just purchased the Optimus V, brought it home, and did those 4 steps listed, they would not be able to root and install custom ROMs.
I did some digging and just installed the Bumble Bee ROM and Kernel. Works great so far, and the phone is much snappier. I will be posting a step-by-step guide for the "stupid noobs" of the world later tonight. I think that the average joe should be able to enjoy these customizations as well. Call me crazy.
those steps (on ungaze's post) are not meant to root the phone or install custom ROM's on the phone, but only to install custom recovery on a rooted phone.
Haven't tested it myself, so I cannot guarantee that it will work.
I had used the instructions given in the 'step-by-step guide' I mentioned earlier. ie.
[HOWTO] Rooting, Installing - Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
And, I had no problems in rooting, installing recovery and custom ROM on my phone which is an unbranded LG P500.
I have no experience with Optimus V, so to give instructions regarding installation would be futile.
Exactly, I am not putting you down, I was just stating that there is a not an easy step-by-step guide for people who are not Android savvy.
I will be posting a How-To and Troubleshooting Guide soon. To go from a new phone off the shelf to rooted and Bumble Bee ROM or the like.
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If you read my post, you would see that I was using that as an example. There are clearly steps missing there. In other words, if someone just purchased the Optimus V, brought it home, and did those 4 steps listed, they would not be able to root and install custom ROMs.
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When I was reading your first post I interpreted this:
I was able to Root it using the FastBoot method. Perfect. How the F bomb do I install custom Kernels and or Roms on this thing? Before I just formatted an SD card with CWR and flashed the kernels that way. Can I still do that on here or is a different method? All I see is ADB crap.
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as, "I already have root so just tell me how to install custom ROMs already!!!!!", but it seems that it translates differently in your country/planet.
I hope you find someone to help you.
nootered said:
Thank you all for the replies, however, not one of them references the Optimus V specifically....
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The very first reply that had the very first link was to a step by step guide just for Optimus V. It has every single recovery, rom, kernel, and hack for the Optimus V and a step by step guide on how to install them. You're just too lazy to read.
So to answer your question: yes, you are.
mmarz said:
The very first reply that had the very first link was to a step by step guide just for Optimus V. It has every single recovery, rom, kernel, and hack for the Optimus V and a step by step guide on how to install them. You're just too lazy to read.
So to answer your question: yes, you are.
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LOL, you're so harsh. But I'd be lying if I say I don't agree .
Too lazy? I have it done and completed. I was referring to the fact that, for those who are not super savvy, there is no guide that leads them step by step from the time they get the phone home from the store.
I just think it would be nice to have sometime easy to follow. It has nothing to do with laziness, it has to be with providing users with a better experience. I work 60+hrs/week, and travel non-stop, I am far from lazy. I just don't have a lot of time, like many other people as well, to be reading through 8923843 "guides" that are misleading, filled with misinformation, or are incomplete.
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Too lazy? I have it done and completed. I was referring to the fact that, for those who are not super savvy, there is no guide that leads them step by step from the time they get the phone home from the store.
I just think it would be nice to have sometime easy to follow. It has nothing to do with laziness, it has to be with providing users with a better experience. I work 60+hrs/week, and travel non-stop, I am far from lazy. I just don't have a lot of time, like many other people as well, to be reading through 8923843 "guides" that are misleading, filled with misinformation, or are incomplete.
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Well, I guess 83948720 of people here have got it right with no complaints at all about the guides which are misleading and filled with misinformation and are of course incomplete.
Let's get the facts straight. If you made this post/thread of yours asking for help, then here we are, helping you out to the best we can, did we not? Now, if you come here whining about the guides being incomplete and incomprehensible to your "far from stupid" intellect then you're getting no where as no one is paying anyone here. these guides are here to help each other in exchange of nothing. The guides we make, we make it with our free time. Post as many threads like this as you want and trust me, you won't get anywhere. Now, if you come here asking people to make you a guide for you, then I suggest chaning your first post message to something like this:
"go#$am(it, make me a guide specifically for people with no time to research and easy enough that even my dog can do it for me. I have no time to check everything so don't even think of missing one bit of information. I don't care if you don't have enough time cause I don't have enough time to understand your situation. So get to work and give me my damn guide NOW"
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I guess that would clear up most of the misunderstandings.
HOLY SHAT! It's like talking to a retard with a plastic bag over his head.
I don't need help, I was/am able to figure it out. I just wanted a simple step by step guide. Point A to Point B. Simple.
I am referring to all of the other posts I have read on here. Look under the Nook Color information for guides that I have created for others. I am about helping people, and making things simple.
For some reason it seems as though the majority of the people here have huge egos. Sure they have this facade of helpful gleam, but they all write crap like "if you question is stupid don't bother" ... "if you don't know what this is, you're an idiot don't try this" ... since when is that a logical and helpful way to making people learn or understand concepts they are new to?
You obviously never clicked that link.
mmarz said:
You obviously never clicked that link.
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I did click the link, actually. It was the most helpful. Thanks.
Actually after clicking the first link i get "only registered and activated members can see links" about 400 times
That's not what the OP, or I, am looking for!
And the other links with 800 different fonts and colours are not helpful to people. try and format your stuff like you mean it, not like a fairy threw up on your guide! this isn't geocities!
Okay I'm a noob and I've watched the noob video. I've tried but I just can't seem to find the answers to these questions...
I have a Bell locked SGS2. Do I have to unlock before I do any rooting?
What is the difference between flashing vs installing a custom ROM?
Are Cyanogen and MIUI roms? Are they firmware? What the heck is firmware?
Why does the Canadian guide tell me I have to download a firmware to root?
If I install this firmware (through Odin), then can I flash MIUI?
I thought I would be able to figure this out in afternoon. Guess not.
Thanks. If there's an FAQ for all this stuff that I missed, please direct me to it.
Ugh normally I would tell you to stop expecting things to get spoon fed to you, but I can't bother.
No you do not need to unlock before you root. Unlocking has nothing to do with android or system.
Flashing is the process of installing or copying a new system over to your phone. A custom rom is a rom derived from stock/manufacturer rom but altered. Be it apps removed, new kernel, or the source code was altered.
Cyanogen and MIUI roms are roms derived from google android source code but changed to make the system better. Firmware is software, it is the leader of the hardware, it tells the hardware what to do. In other words, without software, your phone cannot do anything.
Go search up on how to root, I stop spoon feeding you here. Get some independence, 13 yrs old? Great time to start developing independence. 16? Not bad, recommend you start developing now. 18? Woowhee kinda late, better late than never though. 21? Wow...
Go look at the MIUI guide to see how to install.
Google is your best friend. If you can't use it i'm sorry but this technological world is too much for you and I recommend you stick to a dumbphone or iphone.
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What is the difference between flashing vs installing a custom ROM?
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Two names for the same thing.
nickdenis09 said:
Are Cyanogen and MIUI roms? Are they firmware?
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Both.
Two names for the same thing.
nickdenis09 said:
What the heck is firmware?
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The IMO better term for the OS running on your phone.
nickdenis09 said:
Why does the Canadian guide tell me I have to download a firmware to root?
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'cause they don't know better.
A root(able) kernel is enough already.
Hey, I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 and so far I think it's the best!
I have been checking this site a lot to get an idea of what I'm actually buying and now I would like you pros to teach me a few things if you've got the time.
1) I got my device already rooted, though i know how to do it myself.
When I got it there was SuperSU and ClockworkMod Recovery installed on it.
I checked a bit on the internet and couldn't quite get what ClockworkMod is for... When is it mainly useful?
2) I keep reading about CyanogenMod being used in order to update my firmware... but I also read about it being used with ClockworkMod... probably for backup purposes? Care to explain what it is used for?
3) Which leads me to my final question. I search a lot on the internet and came across posts that say that Android 4.2.2 should be released on May/June... I also noticed a lot of websites saying there are already ways to get the update with apps like CyanogenMod.
So is it really safe to get it already? I know I should backup everything anyways just in case but will it be any different from when the official update comes out?
Thank you for your patience and sorry for being a noob
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Hey, I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 and so far I think it's the best!
I have been checking this site a lot to get an idea of what I'm actually buying and now I would like you pros to teach me a few things if you've got the time.
1) I got my device already rooted, though i know how to do it myself.
When I got it there was SuperSU and ClockworkMod Recovery installed on it.
I checked a bit on the internet and couldn't quite get what ClockworkMod is for... When is it mainly useful?
2) I keep reading about CyanogenMod being used in order to update my firmware... but I also read about it being used with ClockworkMod... probably for backup purposes? Care to explain what it is used for?
3) Which leads me to my final question. I search a lot on the internet and came across posts that say that Android 4.2.2 should be released on May/June... I also noticed a lot of websites saying there are already ways to get the update with apps like CyanogenMod.
So is it really safe to get it already? I know I should backup everything anyways just in case but will it be any different from when the official update comes out?
Thank you for your patience and sorry for being a noob
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Woah you've got everything upside down. Read some of the sticky threads and FAQ's as this is all answered there but you do appear to be massively confused.
rootSU said:
Woah you've got everything upside down. Read some of the sticky threads and FAQ's as this is all answered there but you do appear to be massively confused.
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I have read the sticky threads and the FAQs and it does not say what ClockworkMod and CyanogenMod do exactly... that's why I posted this thread.
Oh, and I watched the noob video :silly: I'm not posting this for no reason...
Would you please explain it to me?
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I have read the sticky threads and the FAQs and it does not say what ClockworkMod and CyanogenMod do exactly... that's why I posted this thread.
Oh, and I watched the noob video :silly: I'm not posting this for no reason...
Would you please explain it to me?
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OK.
It's quite complicated, so bear with me.
Your device before rooted, consists of:
An Android OS (Your Main phone operating system)
A Recovery OS (Another operating system that is used to do things like factory reset your device if you cannot boot into Android)
Bootloader (This is the first thing that boots. It wil choose if you boot into android or recovery, depending on if you press any buttons at boot up)
So that is the BASIC OS layout.
When you root, often your stock recovery is replaced with a custom one. This is usually ClockworkMod recovery. There are other alternatives though. This recovery can be used to take backups of the phone and flash Custom Android ROMs and mods (Flashable zips). Sometimes, ClockworkMod recovery (CWM) has an app (CWM manager) to help you reboot into recovery. Although you can just hold volume up and home, then press power to turn on the device and boot into recovery.
CyanogenMod are one of the most famous develiopment teams of custom ROMs. There are 2 types of custom roms on the S3. Those that are directly built on Samsung Android ROMs (with touchwiz and all that jazz) and ones based directly on Google source code (Known as AOSP or Android Open Source Project).
There are a few famous AOSP develpment teams.
CyanogenMod (CM)
AOKP (Android Open Kang Project)
Paranoid Android (AOSPA)
These are much more like what you get on a Nexus device instead of the Samsung devices.
When rooting, or if you have a custom ROM, you need an app called SuperUser or SuperSU which manages applications root access. Any app that needs root access, requests it from SuperSU or SuperUser which prompts you if you want to allow it. See it as a gatekeeper, or a layer of security for your benefit.
Hope this helps.
Not complicated at all
Thank you for clearing that out.
So what about 4.2.2? I read that I can install a custom mod of it but that the official s3 i9300 update isn't out yet.
Does that mean it's risky or might have different features from the official update?
Thanks again for your time!
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Not complicated at all
Thank you for clearing that out.
So what about 4.2.2? I read that I can install a custom mod of it but that the official s3 i9300 update isn't out yet.
Does that mean it's risky or might have different features from the official update?
Thanks again for your time!
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Samsung builds are up to 4.1.2 currently. There is an unoffical leak of 4.2.1
If you go to an AOSP build of 4.2.2, you will lose all the samsung features. We're unsure when the Sammy 4.2.2 will come.
Gotcha!
So I guess it's better to wait to the official update then take the risk...
Thank you very much for your help!!
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Gotcha!
So I guess it's better to wait to the official update then take the risk...
Thank you very much for your help!!
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Depends on your outlook. I cant make that call for you
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Depends on your outlook. I cant make that call for you
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Nahh... I can wait a few months without all the features they say come with 4.2.2...
Even if the custom ROM will be in any way better, it'll still exist...
Hey folks.
The S4 is my first smartphone. Ever. I rooted it a few weeks ago and have been playing with different tools and utilities. I love the extra control it gives me.
Been using Smartlauncher Pro as my launcher as well, but it doesn't give me the customization I want. I dig the UI though, it's minimalist just the way I like.
I've been keeping my eye out for ROM's I can try out, and I think I want to try Cynogen for the S4. However, I am terrified of destroying my investment. I've read horror stories of flashes gone wrong... I don't want to permanently brick my device.
Is there anyone here who can hold my hand while I install my ROM? I seriously have no idea what I'm doing, instructions or no.
...I sound so pathetic right now.
Thanks folks.
shaddz said:
Hey folks.
The S4 is my first smartphone. Ever. I rooted it a few weeks ago and have been playing with different tools and utilities. I love the extra control it gives me.
Been using Smartlauncher Pro as my launcher as well, but it doesn't give me the customization I want. I dig the UI though, it's minimalist just the way I like.
I've been keeping my eye out for ROM's I can try out, and I think I want to try Cynogen for the S4. However, I am terrified of destroying my investment. I've read horror stories of flashes gone wrong... I don't want to permanently brick my device.
Is there anyone here who can hold my hand while I install my ROM? I seriously have no idea what I'm doing, instructions or no.
...I sound so pathetic right now.
Thanks folks.
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Do you have a custom recovery installed like TWRP or CWM? If you do all you need to do is download the rom (I put them on ext sd)....and gapps if your flashing cyanogen, boot into recovery, make a backup (I put this on my ext sd card too), wipe, flash rom, flash gapps and reboot.
shaddz said:
Hey folks.
The S4 is my first smartphone. Ever. I rooted it a few weeks ago and have been playing with different tools and utilities. I love the extra control it gives me.
Been using Smartlauncher Pro as my launcher as well, but it doesn't give me the customization I want. I dig the UI though, it's minimalist just the way I like.
I've been keeping my eye out for ROM's I can try out, and I think I want to try Cynogen for the S4. However, I am terrified of destroying my investment. I've read horror stories of flashes gone wrong... I don't want to permanently brick my device.
Is there anyone here who can hold my hand while I install my ROM? I seriously have no idea what I'm doing, instructions or no.
...I sound so pathetic right now.
Thanks folks.
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Hi!
The first thing you need to find out is what build number you have. This will tell you if you are able to root and install recovery in order to put a new rom on the phone. Do NOT update your phone by the over the air update that is currently available! To find your build number go to settings: the more tab: about phone, then scroll down. If you have JDQ39.I545VRUAME7 then you are in the same boat as many of us and accidently did the upgrade which at this moment has no way to root. If you haven't done the upgrade than you need to find one of the many threads on here that will walk you through the process.
Hope this helps some, there are others on here that can give you a much more detailed walkthrough of how to root if you are on the correct older build.
The best advice I can give is to read the entire original post (OP) for the ROM you like, and as much of the thread as you can. 9 times out of 10 when someone has a problem with the ROM it's been discussed, and is often listed in the OP. Usually there are step by step instructions on installing the ROM. I believe there's a general ROM flashing guide in this forum somewhere as well.
Good luck and have fun :good:
Questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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shaddz said:
Hey folks.
The S4 is my first smartphone. Ever. I rooted it a few weeks ago and have been playing with different tools and utilities. I love the extra control it gives me.
Been using Smartlauncher Pro as my launcher as well, but it doesn't give me the customization I want. I dig the UI though, it's minimalist just the way I like.
I've been keeping my eye out for ROM's I can try out, and I think I want to try Cynogen for the S4. However, I am terrified of destroying my investment. I've read horror stories of flashes gone wrong... I don't want to permanently brick my device.
Is there anyone here who can hold my hand while I install my ROM? I seriously have no idea what I'm doing, instructions or no.
...I sound so pathetic right now.
Thanks folks.
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You need to start reading, period.
srphoenix said:
Hi!
The first thing you need to find out is what build number you have. This will tell you if you are able to root and install recovery in order to put a new rom on the phone. Do NOT update your phone by the over the air update that is currently available! To find your build number go to settings: the more tab: about phone, then scroll down. If you have JDQ39.I545VRUAME7 then you are in the same boat as many of us and accidently did the upgrade which at this moment has no way to root. If you haven't done the upgrade than you need to find one of the many threads on here that will walk you through the process.
Hope this helps some, there are others on here that can give you a much more detailed walkthrough of how to root if you are on the correct older build.
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JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK is the version I have. I froze the updater using Titanium a couple weeks ago... And my phone is already rooted.
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JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK is the version I have. I froze the updater using Titanium a couple weeks ago... And my phone is already rooted.
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That's good! You haven't been updated which means you can still flash ROMs. Are you familiar with both types of ROMs, TouchWiz and AOSP? CyanogenMod is an AOSP ROM, which will be completely different from what you're running right now, TouchWiz. You're rooted, but have you installed a custom recovery? You need one to flash ROM's, either TWRP or CWM. You can also make a nandroid backup in recovery, and if anything goes wrong, you can go back to exactly how you are now. Definitely read the OP of the ROM thread multiple times and follow the flashing instructions correctly.
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That's good! You haven't been updated which means you can still flash ROMs. Are you familiar with both types of ROMs, TouchWiz and AOSP? CyanogenMod is an AOSP ROM, which will be completely different from what you're running right now, TouchWiz. You're rooted, but have you installed a custom recovery? You need one to flash ROM's, either TWRP or CWM. You can also make a nandroid backup in recovery, and if anything goes wrong, you can go back to exactly how you are now. Definitely read the OP of the ROM thread multiple times and follow the flashing instructions correctly.
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Okay, I just made a full phone backup using GooManager/TWRP.
Now for the next step...
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Okay, I just made a full phone backup using GooManager/TWRP.
Now for the next step...
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If anything goes wrong with the flash in the next step, go to restore and you'll be back to how you are now.
Did you download the ROM to your phone along with Gapps? For AOSP Roms you need a separate gapps package, which is Google apps.
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thesoldier said:
If anything goes wrong with the flash in the next step, go to restore and you'll be back to how you are now.
Did you download the ROM to your phone along with Gapps? For AOSP Roms you need a separate gapps package, which is Google apps.
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I just started the download for gapps package using Goomanager.
I checked out the Cyanogenmod site, apparently there's no stable versions for the VZW GS4?
Oh wells, flash anyway! That's what I do!
Worst case scenario, you have to use Odin to get back to stock. I used to keep a nandroid on my PC for just in case scenarios as well. One time on my GNex I flashed something really bad and had to adb pull everything off my phone, wipe the whole thing, and start over.
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jova33 said:
Oh wells, flash anyway! That's what I do!
Worst case scenario, you have to use Odin to get back to stock. I used to keep a nandroid on my PC for just in case scenarios as well. One time on my GNex I flashed something really bad and had to adb pull everything off my phone, wipe the whole thing, and start over.
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Downloading the most recent nightly.
What do I do to get it on here?
shaddz said:
Downloading the most recent nightly.
What do I do to get it on here?
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Yeah you'll have to download a nightly, I don't think there are any stable versions out yet. Are you downloading it directly on your phone? Or on your PC?
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Thread cleaned of useless comments.
Thread is also closed - as XDA, even though full of helpful and nice people, is not a direct support site.
Users are expected to do some reading before they post and blatantly ask for hand holding. And, as you have seen, other users have a tendency to not be so nice and make trolling comments because of that.
This is a development site and is about development - so, please, study up first, then post questions based from what you have learned.
Hey guys, I really want to strip all the google apps and the samsung apps from a rom. Get it down to a cyanogen level. The stock rom is Odin but I can make a recovery rom.
I don't expect anyone to waste their time spoon feeding me and I am honestly too stupid and busy to learn. What I am looking for is a close to zero learning curve way of stripping a rom.
Is it possible and how?
P.S.
And yes, someone has already done it but they are gone and the links are dead.
Please, someone with more experience correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you just find a core version of Gapps.zip that is compatible with your kernel, boot to recovery, format system partition, then flash the Gapps?
jony121 said:
Hey guys, I really want to strip all the google apps and the samsung apps from a rom. Get it down to a cyanogen level. The stock rom is Odin but I can make a recovery rom.
I don't expect anyone to waste their time spoon feeding me and I am honestly too stupid and busy to learn. What I am looking for is a close to zero learning curve way of stripping a rom.
Is it possible and how?
P.S.
And yes, someone has already done it but they are gone and the links are dead.
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smirciat said:
Please, someone with more experience correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you just find a core version of Gapps.zip that is compatible with your kernel, boot to recovery, format system partition, then flash the Gapps?
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That sounds feasible. Though I think there are unofficial apk that you can just install rather than have to flash an update. I know cyanogen do that.
Did a lot of searching and got three good leads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568913
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9879156
http://www.askabouthugo.com/mobile-technology/how-to-remove-unused-android-apps-from-custom-rom/
Last one is a bit much, don't want to risk dependency issues.