first of all hello to everyone, I am new to this site.
i came across this site since i have been searching for ROM developments to my phone.
i see this is a very comprehensive site with ALOT of information and i dont even know where to begin.
So i hope someone nice here will answer a few questions
First of all, is it worth upgrading to another ROM (one of these sticky threads ROM)
I've been looking at the Artemis but again im not sure what to choose.
Also no idea how to upgrade it and if anything goes wrong is it possible to backup the original ROM?
I like to upgrade since im not very fond of the original ROM, also a bit slow from time to time.
I am not a computer noob just very new to this. Hope someone will help or point me in the right direction.
hi there.
I whole heartedly recommend flashing a custom rom to your phone. I only flashed my first rom earlier this year. there are plenty of tutorials here on xda. this really is a great community.
search in the threads for MSkip's guide to flashing your first HD2 rom. Just always remember to read instructions thoroughly.
Roms are down to personal taste but I personally like the Energy series.
good luck.
I was afraid to, but now I'm glad I did (flashed like 5 times now, till found the ROM for me) Just remember to read all the ROM info and instructions carefully and for the love of God, have the proper Radio version for the ROM OR ELSE YOU WILL BRICK IT!
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This is my first android phone. Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant. I plan on rooting my phone tomorrow and I was wanting to put 2.2 firmware on the phone. I have been told that there are different roms and such and I was hoping someone here could tell me which is the best way to go about upgrading my phone. I tried reading some threads but I am not sure which is the best way to go. Any help would be appreciated.
If you've never rooted your phone and installed a custom ROM before... Read, read, read these forums and especially the thread for the ROM you are thinking of installing. Know how to get yourself out of a jam before you even get in it.
Q&A Section
You might wish to begin your education here on this phone, Android, etc here:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Vibrant Bible / Directory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
After reading this and understanding a few things, you should be able to flash new roms, backup, restore, fix a brick, etc.
epakrat75 said:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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+1...This is what I followed when I flashed my wifes vibrant awhile back, and followed again just a few days ago when I picked mine up.
As for 2.2 ROMs...you will just have to play with them. I would recommend starting with flashable ROMs as they are a little easier to work with if you do not have a lot of experience with flashing
I might suggest this one if you want a no frills basic 2.2 stable, rooted ROM to work with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857974
Cheers
Aaron
Thread cleaned. Stop the flaming.
Thanks for the replies! I will start off with that nice guide on how to root the phone. I get the phone tomorrow so hopefully I will not be in here crying about how I ruined my phone. The last phone I modded was the first gen iPhone a few years back. There are so many different things to read that this is a little confusing. I mostly created this thread to get pointed to what works best for those on this forum.
Hey guys, ex-HTC HERO user here. Or will be.. Just upgraded to the Galaxy S2, and should be getting it tomorrow. I modified my HTC HERO like crazy and will eventually end up doing the same thing to my Galaxy.
I was just wondering if there were any guides to start me off, the advantages of modding etc, also the best custom rom currently out? Cheers guys!
new tread for this??
welcome and ill hope you like the new phone!!!
try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
I am currently using Checkrom and really liking it!! It works without problems and i can customize alot more now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312240
I also got much better battery time which is awsome and much less ram being used !
Links+general SGS2 info here
firstly root your phone..Guides are in original development. Anyway since i am in a good mood read from the following links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
On how to root your phone. Pretty simple and few click job. Read the guide throughout the first page and find the kernel that matches your phone and job done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Read this link first to get abit more on what else you need to know and gives you a few pointers regarding recovery and etc.
And a good rom is the one in the above poster signature..Great rom and with loads of modifications and ability in making your own surgeon which is to modify the rom the way you want by removing apps or adding apps by using a surgeon..read more on that on the first page of the thread link is in Veyka signature hope this helps
Hey
Is there any where you can recommend a full explanation of rooting android devices and also installing custom roms to the device?
I do not know anything about this, but have been told that installing custom rom’s is a way to go, when using an android device.
and I have also been recommended the CyanogenMod way of rooting.
I would like a comprehensive explanation and maybe also tutorials for this, for a complete newbie like myself!
Thanks
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S2, running ICS
The roll-up sticky in the I9100 General section contains links to everything you are looking for.
there are quite a few links in that thread, can you please guide me as to where to start, i am a complete beginner in this field!
In that post, you should be looking for anything to do with rooting. Only 2-3 have rooting in the title, so they would be appropriate places to start.
Here is a thread that you can start from, my advice is just to keep reading as much as possible.
Also most kernels/thread have instructions in the OP.
Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
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Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
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Newer is better, because bugs will be fixed, just go with the latest... The Interface and features listed in the guide will still be applicable, so you can just follow those instructions.
i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
lucky_515 said:
i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
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We need to keep all the threads separate per Rom.
For a few reasons, it would be difficult for one person to keep up with every single Rom @sac23 has made on 1 OP post.
It isn't that difficult to sift throughout the development section and or the Q&A section.
If you have issues, questions then please find a member to ask and they'll usually be MORE than happy to assist you.
We all started somewhere, usually from the bottom and some are on the top now.
I hope this answer helped your question out, I tried to the best of my ability.