The last superclean thread became totally unmanageable due to its sheer size. It was growing at a rate of three pages or more a day, and its impossible with a thread that size to find answers to questions already asked.
Original thread is here:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...s-hacks/53810-rom-superclean-2-8-updated.html
So I am redesigning this thread to be a little more useful, and get some preliminary data out of the way.
So, without further adue:
FAQ
Q: What is superclean?
A: Superclean is a Samsung based rom, that was not built from source. Roms of this nature are typically copy and paste, zipped moddifications of OEM roms. This is no exception and I make no allegations to anything other than that.
Q: Why not source built?
A: As awesome as a source built, or aosp rom is, not everything is working yet. The folks working on aosp are far smarter than me. So while I can build roms from source, I myself lack the required knowledge to fix that which is broken, and Samsung went too far off the reservation for me to do much with it.
Q: I thought jt1134 made the superclean roms?
A: Quite true. Once he started working on aosp full time, he handed the reigns to me, as he didn;'t have the time to keep maintaining it. However, what started as a continuation from his work, ported to DL09 Eclair, has now taken a life and direction of its own, since EB01.
Q: Is superclean just a stripped rom?
A: Yes, and no. I stripped A LOT of touchwiz apps from it, modified the touchwiz framework, and replaced the launcher with that from Gingerbread. This aint no sippin' tea. Once the touchwiz apps were removed, I removed A LOT of the verizon framework, and some of the Samsung framework (drm). Then, modifications were made to current apps and framework, by me and other folks in the community. Bing has been removed, and completely eradicated. Visual voice mail, has been eradicated, and the dialer even has a proper working voice mail button (mapped to google voice). The car dock has all working functions, minus Bing. Unlike the original car dock with EB01, this one even has a car dock dialer.
Q: Is superclean based on EB01?
A: Not entirely. Since 2.6, it has been a mixture. EA15, and EB16 are test roms meant for USCC. In many ways, they are superior, but we cannot use them directly. So I parted them out.
Most apps were EB16. This includes the bluetooth functions. All hardware, touchwiz, maps, and obex framework is from EB16. The rest of the framework is from EB01. The car dock application is from EA15.
Many of the audio libs are from EB16, as well as some audio configurations kept in /system/etc.
Q: What files have been modified for extra/better functionality in superclean?
A: As of 2.8:
Framework.jar
Android.policy.jar
Framwork-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
CarCradle.apk
Settings.apk
Browser.apk
Camera.apk
Mms.apk
Google apps were updated, as well as a few added. The rom is deodexed, allowing for mods and themes, while saving space. It is zipaligned, which can lower ram useage of apps.
Q: How is battery life?
A: Battery life is a mixed bag. Some find it awesome, some find it horrible. This is currently out of my hands. All Froyo versions and roms currently have their issues with keeping the phone from sleeping. While I made not have these issues, many do, and it cannot be denied that there is a problem somewhere. There is no one direct cause that I have found, as of yet.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn off GPS when not in use.
Open/close Maps.
Turn off auto rotate when not in use.
Try DL09 modem.
Q: Why does my GPS suck?
A: Samsung decided to change some things for the GPS in Froyo. I don't have the specifics, but in short, it doesn't work quite as well as it did for DL09. There is no longer a gpssetup app, although ephemeris data is still beuing pulled. I myself don't have too much issue, but some do.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn on GPS from Settings, not QuickPanel, at least for the first time.
Make sure Google Location services is enabled.
Try to lock on, while outside.
Download GPS Aids from the market.
Q: Why can't I get my MMS while connected to wifi?
A: Make sure Data is still enabled in Quick Panel. When MMS is received, your connection will use 3G to download it, and 3G alone. If you miss it the first time, chances are it will never download.
Q: I cannot send and/or receive text messages?
A: You need AT LEAST, a DL09 modem with this rom.
Q: I installed a theme, and now the phone crashes and <insert function> no longer works?
A: I encourage folks to use themes, but I cannot support them. Please discuss this with the theme owner. Thanks!
Q: My phone goes to sleep, only to never wake up!
A: I'd love to take credit for this, but cannot. This seems to be a common Froyo bug. I have been unable to track it down, but it seems to happen MUCH less frequently to those who do NOT restore with Titanium backup. So I've little doubt its a rogue app(s) out there.
Q: I cannot use the back button in Contacts!
A: Try recreating your Contacts shortcut.
Q: I need an app you removed, where do I get it?
A: I include patches with my rom, in a list. If you don't see something, let me know, and I will do my best to get it to you.
I will add to this Q and A as time goes on.
Some other useful tips given by members:
Gizmodroid said:
Always, always, always make sure you use latest working CWM recovery before flashing the new OS (the days of red vs. green are over. Red works for both). The odin file found in jt's thread is the one you want.
If you return to a stock package that includes a stock recovery and kernel then your phone will overwrite CWM when you reboot. So after you odin the CWM recovery, do not let it boot fully before flashing superclean.
SuperClean installs the latest CWM during it's install. Do not flash CWM after the SuperClean. At best, it is unnecessary. At worst, you are flashing an older file.
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Some general tips:
Flash the rom, preferably when the device is full on battery.
Clear dalvik-cache, via cwr, and if you have problems still, consider a data wipe.
Do not restore data via Titanium backup, although apps, *should* be ok. If you have problems after restoring data, I promise, its not by my doing.
Change wifi sleep policy under wireless settings to never when plugged in.
Now for the fun stuff, the rom!
I release superclean in two versions currently, voodoo and non voodoo. It includes recovery kernels for both. These roms support clockwork recovery 3.0 ONCE INSTALLED. They cannot be installed with CWR 3.0, due to serious issues I had with Edify scripting. This goes with the patches as well. Some, if not all of this probably stems from the fact that we are using BML partitions, while the rest of the sane world uses MTD. It may also be that I need an update binary from Samsung and not Google. I'll have to investigate that.
Patches are all installed via cwr 2.5.x, along with the rom.
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Changelog:
EC10 source built kernel. Uses jt's source, has bln/voodoo color/voodoo sound as expected. Is further undervolted than jt's. Voodoo only. For nonvoodoo add, a disable_lagfix file or folder to a Voodoo directory on your sdcard.
ttp://www.mediafire.com/?cs1a17dmdpyr6wc
2.92
--Full rom again.
--Based upon EA15/EB01/EB16/EC10
--Contains EC10 kernels, with fake hotspot monitoring module.
--Some framework reworked to remove what I believe to be the LAST of Bing.
--Auto restore of apps should no longer happen (nor is possible).
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9_2v.zip
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9_2nv.zip
--Just a small note. I didn't get a lot of feedback from my testers or IRC, so please note issues (not via PM!). Thanks.
2.9.1 patch (Requires 2.9, DO NOT FLASH IF YOU WANT TO KEEP LOCKSCREEN MUSIC CONTROLS!!!)
--Tweaked the GPS in an attempt at faster locking.
--Removed aosp and rotary music controls as there were crashes and random reboots reported (for me as well).
--Added media scanner tweak scripts. Run from adb shell or terminal emulator (with su)
fast_media disables system scanning
default_media puts it back to default
Both will reboot you after running.
Note: if you wipe while fast_media has been set, you will lose your ringtones and media sounds until you set default_media.
Voodoo and Nonvoodoo compatible
2_9_1.zip
2.9:
--Moved backed to tried and true eb01 kernels. Sorry tetherers, the modded eb16 kernels were just way too unstable.
--Made certain non voodoo had latest recovery.
--Music controls on aosp and rotary lockscreen, credit to sbrissen.
--Modded Development settings to include working settings to keep screen on while charging.
--Messaging application has been modded to have the goofy Samsung colors toned down some. Thanks, kenesis. Ported from here: Dark themed mms with blue or green icon dark text bubbles - xda-developers
--Re-added verizon location services framework in an attempt to get better working GPS.
--Contacts have been reverted back to eb01 for stability.
--Date and time are now in the notification bar.
--tw calculator added back in. Lets face it, its more functional.
FOR THOSE WITH TIME LAG ISSUES:
Some testing has been performed in IRC, and beautiful Widgets may be the culprit. If you have it, uninstall it and see how things go.
ROM:
Non voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9nv.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9v.zip
Mirror:
Non voodoo
http://www.DiegoAMejia.com
Voodoo
http://www.DiegoAMejia.com
Kernels(optional):
It has been brought to my attention that eb16 kernels are not converting voodoo for some in 2.8.
As an alternative, I am supplying links to these eb01 kernels.
Non voodoo
eb01_nonvoodoo.zip
Voodoo
eb01_voodoo.zip
Kernels included in 2.8 (warning, may not be eb16)
Nonvoodoo
eb16_nonvoodoo.zip
Voodoo
eb16_voodoo.zip
Patches:
Clock package (includes infoalarm)
tw_clock_package.zip
Touchwiz video player (eb16)
tw_videoplayer.zip
DRM Package (eb01)
drm_package.zip
Samsung MMS (stock, eb01)
eb01_mms.zip
Touchwiz Launcher and widgets (eb01)
eb01_touchwiz.zip
TW Live walls (eb01)
eb01_tw_lwp.zip
TW Music Player (eb01)
eb01_twmusic.zip
2.2.1 Launcher, modded for SF
Launcher2.zip
Nuance (eb01)
nuance_froyo.zip
Thinkfree Office (eb16)
thinkfree.zip
Old releases:
2.8
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_8nv_final.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_8v_final.zip
2.6
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_6nv.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_6v.zip
2.5
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_5nv_REL.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_5v_REL.zip
2.4
Voodoo
super_clean_2_4v.zip
Nonvoodoo
super_clean_2_4nv.zip
Thanks:
All the testers who have helped me...too many to name.
Sbrissen
jt1134
dhoard
GizmoDroid
Nitsuj17
Ludeboy
Chris3D
..and anyone else I probably missed. Thanks!
Nice job. Thanks for this.
I've nearly written up an FAQ so many times in the past few days. Things were reaching a critical mass.
Thank you for the time and effort for this. Hopefully, people will actually read it!
Here are a few more, recent FAQ's:
If you appear to be having severe battery drains (~30% an hour), your battery needs to be properly calibrated. Wiping the battery stats destroys the OS's stored information about the battery that it uses to predict battery percentage. It is only one of the steps needed to getting your phone to accurately report. Please follow a tutorial.
If you flashed SC 2.7, then you are going to want to go to Adrynalyne's thread about what to do, because you are more than likely going to need to Odin back to stock, and then return to SC 2.8.
If you are having terrible miscellaneous errors, you either had a bad flash, an improper flash because of an outdated CWM, or you flashed without wiping first. At this point in time, if you want to avoid errors, it's much easier to start from scratch. I know for minor updates, we sometimes get lucky and can keep our info, but if you want to move to 2.8, just consider wiping your device a requirement and save yourself the grief.
This 2.8 is the same as the one from your other thread, correct? Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks as well!
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
Also I haven't ever been able to use Google Voice, everytime I try and set it up it says my phone number cant be verified.
Little bugs yea but SC still rocks and you do an awesome job Adren!
baron4406 said:
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
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This is not supposed to happen, and if everything in your system is correctly set up, then it won't.
There is a deeper issue that is causing this to happen on your phone.
Anybody noticing frequent reboots on this rom? I've had about 5 reboots in the past 3 days.
You are the first to report it to me. When in doubt, wipe data after installing.
Bxsteez said:
Anybody noticing frequent reboots on this rom? I've had about 5 reboots in the past 3 days.
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Nope. As Adrynalyne said, wipe data and cache and re-install.
I'm going to try it anyway, since I'd prefer to not lose my current setup, but I thought I'd ask:
If I'm currently running 2.7v without any issues (I haven't disabled voodoo since somewhere around SC2.4), do I need to do all of the recovery stuff laid out in the linked thread, or am I ok since I'm stable on voodoo.
IIRC, if I can get to CWRed, I should have no problem putting 2.8 over 2.7.
nice new thread, really helpful. Is anyone having problems viewing their gallery? Only 20 pictures show at once then I have to wait like half a minute to let the next 20 load at which point in time the first 20 disappear.
::EDIT::
I fixed this either by reopening gallery or by recreating the shortcut.
Thanks for doing this
My wife has a Droid Eris, and the Kaos thread over there is thousands of pages long. Its impossible to find anything. Good job!
def
Thanks for the hardwork Adrynalyne..
Flashed from my Fascinate running SFC v2.8 V00D00/EB01 on TapaTalk..
Was the touchwiz fixed to work with 2.8?
This is the first time I've decided to go with a non-stock ROM. I went from EB01 stock to 2.8 along with NitroDark v2.3 and so far so good. I myself just did a cache and dalvik wipe. I'm using LPP and haven't experienced any issues yet. The phone is snappier, thats for sure. Haven't really tested out the battery. I'll keep you guys posted if anything comes along.
Thanks adrynalyne for putting this together and all your hard work. Its much appreciated. More and more I love this phone thanks to developers and have no regrets ditching my iPhone.
baron4406 said:
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
Also I haven't ever been able to use Google Voice, everytime I try and set it up it says my phone number cant be verified.
Little bugs yea but SC still rocks and you do an awesome job Adren!
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Same happens to me every time. I flashed red from jt's thread via odin and everytime I flash SC roms I have to reflash it in odin or apply update.zip from blue to go to red. What else am I supposed to do?
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Noob question but do I have to update my modem to use this ROM? I am currently running DJ05. Thanks.
I am having a problem actually flashing SC 2.8 voodoo:
*I am coming from Blackhole 4.21 voodoo, JT's red CWM
*I tried flashing SC 2.8 V from red CWM and get the following error when flashing the ROM:
"Formatting SYSTEM...
Copying files...
E:Failure at line 4:
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
Installation aborted."
*I tried re-downloading the zip file and re-flashing. Still no luck, same error
Any ideas?
SC roms have never ever broken red CWM for me. I dont understand how its breaking it. What do you mean by breaking it?
And the google voice thing is probably not ROM related, probably just an error setting it up.
Related
ROM is now also available on ROM Manager! Also, additional options have been added to the Rom Manager download, such as optional installs of the Fascinate's stock Mms.apk, puzzle piece lockscreen, and visual voicemail.
So here's a ROM for all you trigger happy flashers out there. It's based upon the DI01 ota update, with ALL vzw/sammy bloat removed (even the power up jingle is gone) and some aosp apps thrown in. Also included is the stock 2.1 lockscreen.
All apk's are deodexed/optipng'd/zipalign'd, aosp apps built straight from source (available on my github, github.com/jt1134). TouchWiz launcher has been replaced with ADWLauncher. Also included are fully functional busybox and bash binaries. A custom kernel is NOT included in this ROM.
This zip will format /system, data wipe likely NOT required, but it's always a good idea. Flash it with ClockworkMod recovery.
Enjoy, and please stop with the useless threads. Thanks.
credits:
mangling stock system and modding/compiling aosp apps - jt1134
eliot stocker music mod - CM
gallery3d fork - codeauroraforum/aosp
adwlauncher - anderweb
superuser - chainsdd
2.1 lockscreen - wasupwithuman
If you get fc's, wipe data/cache and/or fixpermissions from ClockworkMod and/or try booting first without your sdcard inserted. That media scanner is a skank ho.
EDIT: replaced Calendar with stock TW Calendar, added working CarDock and a few misc. apps that may help with the issues people are having.
EDIT: readded TWLauncher for those that may want it. sync issues *should* be fixed. also added a few other misc helper tools.
EDIT: also attached is an update.zip to restore the puzzle piece unlock screen.
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EDIT 10/28 - version 0.3 :
added newest versions of:
Google Maps (4.6.0)
ADWLauncher (1.2.0)
Android Market (Froyo Version)
YouTube (latest Froyo Version)
new:
added nano (just for you ludeboy - untested at the moment)
added snazzy bootanimation for those with a compatible kernel
added EnhancedGoogleSearch.apk that I somehow missed before
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EDIT 10/30 - version 0.4 :
new:
added Bing-less Browser.apk from Mesmerize
added Contacts.apk with swipe to call/text from Mesmerize
added libsecgps.so from Mesmerize (light testing shows some gps improvement)
added additional hostnames to /system/etc/hosts for ad-blocking
added hacked lights.default.so from those with a kernel supporting BLN
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http://www.mediafire.com/?kz1a222nfpol6fv <-> v0.2
http://www.mediafire.com/?uzi83rzst45m7c2 <-> v0.3
http://www.mediafire.com/?08h3hp9rio1i0pe <-> v0.4
If you enjoy the work I do, you can contribute to my beer fund. Beer helps me think!
Nice thanks, downloading now!
can you use this with clockworkmod?
I will test, should we use odin or clockwork?
Awesome! So good to see a ROM up!!! Thanks guys for all the work. Can't wait to see this take off. Such a great phone and base.
Flash through Clockworkmod. F*ck Odin.
Regarding that strange bar across the calendar--I had the same issue when I did something like this for the HTC Incredible (except it was green). Ended up going back to the HTC calendar because of it.
adrynalyne said:
Regarding that strange bar across the calendar--I had the same issue when I did something like this for the HTC Incredible (except it was green). Ended up going back to the HTC calendar because of it.
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eclair or froyo?
Froyo.
(10 char)
adrynalyne said:
Froyo.
(10 char)
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found some froyo commits on aosp that looked promising
thanks for saving me the trouble with all that!
I flashed this and its crazily clean but found that acore keeps fc'ing randomly, and not just in the isolated occurence you pointed out Other than that thanks a lot!!! this is amazing
jt1134 said:
So here's a ROM for all you trigger happy flashers out there. It's based upon the DI01 ota update, with ALL vzw/sammy bloat removed and some aosp apps thrown in. Also included is the stock 2.1 lockscreen.
All apk's are deodexed/optipng'd/zipalign'd, aosp apps built straight from source (available on my github, github.com/jt1134). TouchWiz launcher has been replaced with ADWLauncher. A custom kernel is NOT included in this ROM as a fully functional build has yet to be completed. (if you can help with the kernel, please hit me up on IRC #samsung-fascinate)
This zip will format /system, data wipe likely NOT required, but it's always a good idea. Flash it with ClockworkMod recovery.
Only noticed 2 bugs. The aosp calendar app is included, and has a weird grey bar across the top of the screen on all calendar views. Still investigating that. The other issue is an acore fc when putting the phone in airplane mode. It can apparently be safely ignored however, and the device does go into airplane mode.
Enjoy, and please stop with the useless threads. Thanks.
http://www.mediafire.com/?r2c0f435gu55b8b
credits:
mangling stock system and modding/compiling aosp apps - jt1134
eliot stocker music mod - CM
gallery3d fork - codeauroraforum/aosp
adwlauncher - anderweb
superuser - chainsdd
2.1 lockscreen - wasupwithuman
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Thanks jt1134 you da man
ibebyi said:
I flashed this and its crazily clean but found that acore keeps fc'ing randomly, and not just in the isolated occurence you pointed out Other than that thanks a lot!!! this is amazing
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hmmm
I've been running it for over a week with no issues. Did you wipe data?
jt1134 said:
hmmm
I've been running it for over a week with no issues. Did you wipe data?
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Out of curiosity are you running any lag fixes with your rom or waiting on Voodoo?
no lagfixes here (pointless in their current state IMO)
working on porting voodoo. need to fix the mbr, but the rest is done at this point.
http://github.com/jt1134/fascinate_voodoo_initramfs
<3 works great!
jt1134 said:
hmmm
I've been running it for over a week with no issues. Did you wipe data?
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Hmm yeah I did wipe data/cache IN cm recovery and installed the file.
Will try again with results. Sorry to waste space on thread.
jt1134 said:
no lagfixes here (pointless in their current state IMO)
working on porting voodoo. need to fix the mbr, but the rest is done at this point.
http://github.com/jt1134/fascinate_voodoo_initramfs
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Agreed. I hope that color fix comes along with it. Stupid blue hue drives me crazy.
is there a way to remove icons because when i try to put them in the trash(messaging for example) it keeps putting it back on the home screen
Just flashed...
Thanks a million for this... I was also getting the random FCs but used Clockwork to fix permissions, rebooted, and now its working just fine.
Hi all!
This is my mixture of the latest ROM available, KF2. TK-ROM is created with the intent to be a mixture of the latest available sources, though stable for everyday use.
Ofcourse I don't take any responsibility for your device... This works with mine, so it should on yours too!
First off: Thanks to the people that inspired me to learn how to use build ROMs, and for those that gave me hints in the Samsung universe: Cyanogen, Pulser_g2, Paul from MoDaCo, designgears, jazzor, bmarko82 ++
ROM features:
-Rom Base: XXKF2 (thanks to Intratech's thread)
-PDA:KF2, CSC:KF2, PHONE:KF2
-Deodexed
-ZIP-Aligned
-Battery percentage, adwanced power menu & CRT effect (update.zip without below in the thread) (Thanks to JKay)
-Modded Maps 5.7.0 to allow navigation outside the US - for official install maps.zip through CWM found in data/maps/ (thanks to ownhere/stian230)
-Added European servers to GPS config file
-CF-Root v4.0 KF2 Kernel w/root/busybox/CWM4 (Thanks to Chainfire)
-Chainfire3D v2 (obvious who to thank, or?^)
-modified mms.apk (Thanks to muveszur)
-modified camera.apk (thanks to Potatoman)
-Gtalk with video (thanks to ma10)
-Launcher Pro 0.8.6
-Titanium Backup
-Lagfixed browser (thanks to LitePro)
-Swype and Samsung IME with nordic languages
-Removed full battery notification sound
-Removed lots of Samsung apps (update.zip to get them back under)
Download TK-ROM v0.3.8 md5: a30476eab55cfa59041921bd00fce9c9
v0.3.8 doesn't require a wipe to work. If you experience problems, please try wiping (data + dalvik cache) before reporting issues.
To get a really nice, blue theme for TK-ROM, visit this post!
FLASH THROUGH CLOCKWORKMOD, NOT ODIN!
Instructions:
1. Flash a custom kernel with CWM, eg. this
2. Download the ROM, and place it somewhere on the external SD card
3. Reboot into CWM
4. Navigate with the vol keys to Install zip from SD card -> choose zip -> navigate to where you put the ROM -> press home button
5. Press power button to go back, then home to reboot device
If you appreciate this ROM you may consider to buy me a soda (I don't like beer you see ). It's not expected, but highly appreciated!
Or to thank me, simply press the "thanks"-button
*To get the official Google Maps flash the maps.zip attached through CWM, and update through market.
*To remove the CRT effect flash the framework_wo_crt.zip though CWM.
*To remove samsungapps (musichub, socialhub, IM etc.) open the attached .txt on your phone, mark all, copy & paste in terminal, then accept root and you're finished. You can add/remove apps as you wish with notepad.
*The best fonts I've found so far are ComfortAA and cocon light from here.
*Phone.zip WITHOUT increasing volume is attached. Flash through CWM.
*To get the removed samsung apps installed on your system simply flash this.
*Changelog and screenshots in post #2*
Code:
Changelog:
v0.3.8 - Maps updated to 5.7.0. Full battery notification sound removed.
v0.3.7 - Bugfixes, updated Titanium Backup.
v0.3.6 - Installed fixed lagfixed browser and removed samsung apps.
v0.3.5 - Removed buggy code and browser, and implented nordic support for samsung keyboard.
v0.3.4 - Updated Maps to 5.6.0 and added Gtalk with video support.
v0.3.3 - Included lag fixed browser from LitePro (was missing in 0.3.X), included kernel optimisations, updated swype with more languages (including nordic).
v0.3.2 - Fixed Account and Sync bug, and included the modified maps that I forgot in last version.
v0.3.1 - Added advanced power menu, working titanium backup.
v0.3 - Rebased whole ROM on KF2. Didn't include overscroll or advanced power menu. Updated kernel, modem, bootanimation, removed titanium ++
v0.2 - Changed battery% icon, added non-increasing phone.apk, changed gps servers, upgraded chainfire3D to v2.0.
v0.1 - initial release
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hi mate. need to make it clear if its going to wipe or no wipe?
this looks very nice! good work! , so many roms to flash im spoiled for choice, but im going to have to flash this 1 defo, do i need to flash the CF-Root v4.0 kernel to be able to flash this rom? as im coming from stock ke7.
thanks
wow thanks nordic rom heja norge.
mikeinessex said:
hi mate. need to make it clear if its going to wipe or no wipe?
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he has stated "Does a full wipe on flash..." already
nice rom, i like the features.
any chance to get stock theme on this? (stock icons etc)
also, do i need to wipe coming from lite'ning 1.4?
Looks good and seems to have all the tweaks that i need. Think i'll give this a try later.
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mikeinessex said:
hi mate. need to make it clear if its going to wipe or no wipe?
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as already mentioned(read the red letters :
vimto25 said:
he has stated "Does a full wipe on flash..." already
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vimto25 said:
this looks very nice! good work! , so many roms to flash im spoiled for choice, but im going to have to flash this 1 defo, do i need to flash the CF-Root v4.0 kernel to be able to flash this rom? as im coming from stock ke7.
thanks
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Yes, or at least, it's the easiest way
zidane said:
nice rom, i like the features.
any chance to get stock theme on this? (stock icons etc)
also, do i need to wipe coming from lite'ning 1.4?
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i'm probably going to stick to stock from next version (which will be full version with wipe as well), as I've found a glitch in this theme already (took me one day though... was finished yesterday) :S The stock version will be up in ~1 hour
Flott jobb, mange takk /Great work, many thanks!
Although I like the black dialler, I'd prefer one with the "stock font" numbers, if you know what I mean - could that be included with your stock version?
Takk igjen
i'll wait another hour then!
are you just releasing the theme or the entire ROM ?
cant wait!
It will be the entire ROM, like 0.1b
working on it now, then I have to test it, upload and post
A few suggestions for you. I'm not fond of the charging icon included and prefer the circle that alternates between showing the charge state (percentage) and plug icon in the center. It's a lot easier to see where you are at a glance with that one when its on charge and a little bit easier than the stock when its not. This is just me maybe but I prefer to get market apps off the market should I choose them. IMO a setup like designgears uses where you can take your choice when you first boot the rom is the way to go, lets users pick their poison. Any how looks like a good piece of work and I'm likely to flash this and give er a spin.
no novek i love your theme can you keep it plaese.
excellent!
and it seems your going to be busy, i know some people really like that theme! i.e. ^
krabman said:
A few suggestions for you. I'm not fond of the charging icon included and prefer the circle that alternates between showing the charge state (percentage) and plug icon in the center. It's a lot easier to see where you are at a glance with that one when its on charge and a little bit easier than the stock when its not. This is just me maybe but I prefer to get market apps off the market should I choose them. IMO a setup like designgears uses where you can take your choice when you first boot the rom is the way to go, lets users pick their poison. Any how looks like a good piece of work and I'm likely to flash this and give er a spin.
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Thanks for the tips, but LP and TB are apps I use much for testing etc. so unless there are many requests to remove them, they stay.
I'm going to put a .txt in OP for people to run in terminal on their phone to remove unwanted apps (with a selection that I use prepopulated). It's easier if people just removed what they don't want, and those who like what "stock-like" gives can get that.
The "Stock" version will still be with crt/advanced power menu/battery%, but slightly more clean...
Nice rom so far.
I have two issues though; one is that Google Maps won't update, says the package is incorrectly signed. Two is that scrolling seems to 'hitch' quite often. Having come from Lite'ning ROM which was silky smooth, it's quite noticeable.
Thanks for posting though
Novek said:
Thanks for the tips, but LP and TB are apps I use much for testing etc. so unless there are many requests to remove them, they stay.
I'm going to put a .txt in OP for people to run in terminal on their phone to remove unwanted apps (with a selection that I use prepopulated). It's easier if people just removed what they don't want, and those who like what "stock-like" gives can get that.
The "Stock" version will still be with crt/advanced power menu/battery%, but slightly more clean...
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I use the Ti pro myself, have LP installed but have been running TW debloated for a while. Wanted to give it a fair shake. The idea was not those specific apps just a mechanism that allow users to choose their poison whether it be like design gears, a spare parts, a separate app such as pulser uses. Or what you propose, doesn't matter its the concept not the road. For myself I can fix these things before I flash or after case depending but it takes less time to skip unwanted software altogether than remove it after the fact. At any rate these were not criticisms just suggestions. I appreciate your efforts and will likely flash this after I see where my battery ens up with KF1 which I flashed yesterday.
Major_Sarcasm said:
Nice rom so far.
I have two issues though; one is that Google Maps won't update, says the package is incorrectly signed. Two is that scrolling seems to 'hitch' quite often. Having come from Lite'ning ROM which was silky smooth, it's quite noticeable.
Thanks for posting though
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It does for me for some reason... It's from here, maybe there's a solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
I'll look into the hitching... Is it just there during the first sync, or still present after the first 5 mins?
I use the Ti pro myself, have LP installed but have been running TW debloated for a while. Wanted to give it a fair shake. The idea was not those specific apps just a mechanism that allow users to choose their poison whether it be like design gears, a spare parts, a separate app such as pulser uses. Or what you propose, doesn't matter its the concept not the road. For myself I can fix these things before I flash or after case depending but it takes less time to skip unwanted software altogether than remove it after the fact. At any rate these were not criticisms just suggestions. I appreciate your efforts and will likely flash this after I see where my battery ens up with KF1 which I flashed yesterday.
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No criticism taken If I don't get suggestions on what to improve, there will much likely be less results too
Novek said:
Thanks for the tips, but LP and TB are apps I use much for testing etc. so unless there are many requests to remove them, they stay.
I'm going to put a .txt in OP for people to run in terminal on their phone to remove unwanted apps (with a selection that I use prepopulated). It's easier if people just removed what they don't want, and those who like what "stock-like" gives can get that.
The "Stock" version will still be with crt/advanced power menu/battery%, but slightly more clean...
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what about the dailer theme.
Hi! I've been using the search feature and How Tos, but my problem is that I just received a warranty replacement Fascinate for my speaker going out, prior to yesterday I was rolling happily along with CommRom UKB, but now with ED05 already on my phone I'm not sure I want to back track... I want to try ccampos784's [ROM][ED05] PowerWashed ED05 ROM and Debloated Touchwiz ED05 ROM, and I have the zip, I understand how to flash that, but don't I need an odin file? And to get CWM or something? Should I use the ones I have from before (cwm-recovery-ALL-3-30-FIX.tar)? and since the Odin file for ED05 is stock, not rooted wouldn't that just be a circle and put me where I am with Stock ED05. My main reason for rooting is Debinging, so... can anyone help me out here please? I think I am just confusing myself more the more I try to research....
download the powerwash ed05.zip and push to your sd
odin cwmall.tar
three finger boot into recovery
wipe data
install zip from sd
Should work fine installing over your current ed05 build...atleast it did for me.
*edit
btw the powerwash ed05 rom is already rooted/debloated/debigned/deodexed/zipaligned/go launcher...etc
Thanks!!!
So Simple and what I've done a bunch of times, I was just making it way more complicated than it needed to be, thanks for the clear "Just do this" Basically. Now I'm embarrassed that I had to ask...
I've rooted and installed roms on other phones before, but this one has me really confused. Currently I've rooted using the ubuntu guide, installed cwm-3-30fix, "modified stock firmware" found in some guide out there that said it was needed to install "latest cwm recovery" which was red 3.xx, curently still on the 2.5cwm 3-30fixall recovery. So should I go back to stock ED04? Update to ED05? Place point me in the direction to install cm7 or other rom. And from what I've read I also need to worry about the modems now? I also tried installing the rom managers recovery, then learned from another thread it doesn't work with the fascinate.
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Sorry firmware is 2.2.1 according to my phone. Baseband ed04
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Your question cannot be directly answered, but Ill try my best...
-flash the version of cwm that the rom you are trying to install calls for.
-I use cwm 2.5.1.x for all stock rom's and the older froyo roms
-Some newer roms require cwm3
-All mtd roms such as miui, cm7, VGB require cwm4
Read the vanilla gingerbread thread in the development section and that should bring you up to speed. I recommend to odin the verizon official ed05 package in the development section. One reason being you do not need to flash a modified kernal to get cwm to stick. Also the powerwash ed05 package is debinged/ debloated/deodexed/ zip aligned/ rooted. Its a nice functional rom with some tsm enhancements.
Thank you for giving me a place to start! is there info on the modems/radios in the vanilla thread?
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MrBlueJK said:
Thank you for giving me a place to start! is there info on the modems/radios in the vanilla thread?
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Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013312
There is an app in the market that allows you to make odin backups. Its called odin maker. Haven't tried it yet though. This might be useful at some point in your endeavors.
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artvandelay440 said:
There is an app in the market that allows you to make odin backups. Its called odin maker. Haven't tried it yet though. This might be useful at some point in your endeavors.
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Nice! ill have to play around with that...
Thanks Droidstyle! Now I'm on ED05 powerwash. Nice speed compared to stock. I'm very happy now.
Glad to hear you guys are happy with the ROM! Just as a reminder, the PowerWash ROM has been updated since yesterday up to beta v4 and resolves some issues. Check the main thread for more details.
Is anyone else having problems with app storage on the powerwash ROM?
I originally loaded the ROM and after restoring my backups from Titanium the phone became an unusable due to constant crashes of just about everything imaginable. Tried wiping it and restoring a few apps at a time - worked fine until I rebooted at which point all my prefs were gone and the same crashes started before I could even unlock the screen.
So, I decided maybe it was a problem with my backups and decided I'd start clean. I did a full wipe and discovered that I can't install more than about 4 apps before I start getting insufficient space errors. When I go to settings->phone storage, I still have 1.42GB free under internal phone storage.
I've now done the following procedure twice top-to-bottom, and end up with the same results:
- ODIN ED05 OTA ROM & .pit file.
- Boot into ED05
- Setup Google Account
- Load Market -> Install Maps, all 3 Angry Birds variants, Beautiful Widgets, Pocket Cloud (just a few big apps to prove there is no problem with my hardware and that it works under stock).
- Reboot & ODIN CWM.
- Flash PowerWash beta4, wipe davlik, data, cache, battery stats. Confirm voodoo is off.
- Boot into PWb4.
- Setup Google Account
- Load Market -> Install BW, PocketCloud, Maps, Angry Birds. After this, all additional app installs fail due to insufficient space.
A df from the command line shows 1.4GB free on /data and none of the other partitions are 100% full, so I don't think this is a voodoo-partition-with-a-non-voodoo-kernel problem.
As I said, I've done this whole thing twice. Apps install fine on Stock, fail on PowerWash. Nobody else seems to be complaining, so this must be an obvious thing I'm missing, but I'm not sure what. Any help?
OK, this may not be directly ROM related, but I'm not sure how to work around it. From what I can tell, every time I load the market, it must be background updating from 3.0.26 to 3.0.27. If I go into applications, wipe the data and uninstall the update, I can then go into the market and install one additional app. When I try to install another, I'm told there is no space, but if I go to the Applications control panel, I'll see that I've been upgraded to 3.0.27 again. If I uninstall the update and repeat the process, I can get yet another app, but the process keeps repeating itself.
Is there a way to either lock the 3.0.26 market version or to flash back to the old market?
peng1can said:
OK, this may not be directly ROM related, but I'm not sure how to work around it. From what I can tell, every time I load the market, it must be background updating from 3.0.26 to 3.0.27. If I go into applications, wipe the data and uninstall the update, I can then go into the market and install one additional app. When I try to install another, I'm told there is no space, but if I go to the Applications control panel, I'll see that I've been upgraded to 3.0.27 again. If I uninstall the update and repeat the process, I can get yet another app, but the process keeps repeating itself.
Is there a way to either lock the 3.0.26 market version or to flash back to the old market?
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Want to try this out for me? It flashes back the old market that came with ED05 stock. Flash in CWM, then once you boot up go into settings>applications> Market and clear data and cache on it to clear up any issues.
http://www.mediafire.com/?g7785ds6vdcaoo3
There's another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16324333) with another person having the same issue. Seems to be related to the latest market.
I had just finished doing about what you are recommending when you posted.
For reference for anyone else - Once I started searching beyond just the fascinate forums, I've found that 3.0.27 causes problems for a lot of people on other platforms (mostly apps over 30MB will fail, but others at random as well), and there doesn't seem to be a way to block the update from 3.0.26. You have to roll back to the 2.x version (which I did), and that seems to fix the problem.
I'd suggest leaving the 2.x version in the future version of the ROM and making the 3.0 market an addon if people want to experiment with it after google hammers out the bugs.
(Alternatively, people have had luck making a temporary /cache partition inside an ext4 img file, but that seems complicated and hacky to include in a ROM).
Thanks!
peng1can said:
I had just finished doing about what you are recommending when you posted.
For reference for anyone else - Once I started searching beyond just the fascinate forums, I've found that 3.0.27 causes problems for a lot of people on other platforms (mostly apps over 30MB will fail, but others at random as well), and there doesn't seem to be a way to block the update from 3.0.26. You have to roll back to the 2.x version (which I did), and that seems to fix the problem.
I'd suggest leaving the 2.x version in the future version of the ROM and making the 3.0 market an addon if people want to experiment with it after google hammers out the bugs.
(Alternatively, people have had luck making a temporary /cache partition inside an ext4 img file, but that seems complicated and hacky to include in a ROM).
Thanks!
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Actually, this might be fixed soon, since a voodoo kernel is in the making and it uses Ext4 partitions. Can't give you an ETA (and it's not my kernel), but check the couple last posts in the main ROM thread for details.
ROOTING + UNROOTING INFORMATION + COMMON QUESTIONS + PROBLEMS w/ LINKS
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT OCCURS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION I FOUND TO BE USEFUL. I ONLY ORGANIZED IT HERE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND.
Don't forget to thank people who made the ROMs, Root Methods, etc. They put in a lot of work and take a lot of time helping people. All it takes is a click of a button. One for me too! It's a lot of work trying to keep everything updated. =P
This will and always will be a work in progress. If you feel something should be added, clarified, or corrected feel free to PM me. I'm not perfect and I can't read everything so any and all help is appreciated. (Yes of course I will credit you. Just no plagiarism!)
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Preface:
I made this guide to be a collection of information for the latest rooting methods as well as common questions and problems that arise from rooting/flashing/etc. Please read the entire guide if you are new to rooting. Also the common questions and problems are found in posts 2 and 3 of this thread. I hope you find this to be helpful. Happy and safe rooting.
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Latest News:
-CM10 PREVIEW BUILDS READY FOR AT&T, TMOBILE, & SPRINT! Go to the Original Development forum for your carrier.
-You can now reset your flash counter! Check out "Triangle Away 1.70" in the Play Store. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 HUGE THANKS TO CHAINFIRE!
-VERIZON GALAXY S3 ROOTED!!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
-Clear your Google Wallet data before you flash a ROM! Doing it in Titanium Backup does not work. Do so by opening Google Wallet, Menu > Settings > Reset Google Wallet.
-If you flashed an international ROM or root method and you were soft bricked, here is how to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727443
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Rooting Information
What is rooting and why should/shouldn't I do it?
Rooting is a way of gaining access to the root directory of your phone enabling you to change every aspect of your phones software that the manufacturer has locked. This enables you to do many things with your device that the manufacturer did not intend. Here are some reasons why people root and why people don't.
Reasons to root:
Get the latest versions of Android on your phone before anyone else.
Try faster and more optimized versions of your phone's software.
Overclocking and underclocking your phone.
Longer battery life.
Theme your phone a lot more.
FREE Wireless Tethering.
Remove unwanted Sprint software.
Reasons to NOT Root:
Not comfortable with troubleshooting your phone and phone problems.
Do not have the time to spend going through countless forums to find solutions to problems.
Possibility to break your phone permanently causing you to go back to Sprint (IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE) to get another one or buy another if you don't have insurance.
VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. (Can be undone)
Very time consuming and addicting.
Do not know what a "driver" is for a computer.
Have no knowledge of DOS.
So how do I root?
Warnings:
-Don't use any method just because the guide says "ROOT METHOD". Make sure its the latest root method used for your situation. Even this guide will get outdated one day (I'll try my best to keep it up to date).
-Rooting will cause all your information to be lost if you did not properly back them up. You will lose anything saved on the phone, such as contacts (not synced to Google) and applications and settings. Anything on your SD card will still be there such as music and pictures and video.
Basic terminology:
If you are new to Android or not comfortable yet, learn the terminology first! Found a great link to almost all the terms you will run into. If you don't understand something, ask! Its better than turning your phone into a paperweight!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824
The SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 QCOM TOOLKITis currently used to ROOT your device. Please read that thread carefully and follow all directions to get it started. Also before you flash ANYTHING, go to your Google Wallet app and clear data in Android. Clearing in Titanium Backup or any other app will not work. You must clear the data before flashing anything or it will not work! You have been warned!
Root Methods per Carrier (Windows)
AT&T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 - Does not trip flash counter
Sprint:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774722 - Does not trip flash counter
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687 - Does not trip flash counter
Verizon:
GUIDE TO ROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
This might be complicated for some users. Please follow all directions CAREFULLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
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What do these methods do?
They root your device and give you the option of installing a custom recovery which is used to flash custom software on your phone! If that was in another language, go up and read through the link on Basic Terminology.
How do I know if I am rooted?
You followed the above instructions and have Superuser in your App Drawer. You can also go to the Play Store and download a root checker.
I am rooted now. What can I do?
FIRST MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP! ALWAYS DO THIS BEFORE YOU FLASH SOMETHING. THESE ARE BIG FILES SO TRANSFER THEM TO YOUR COMPUTER TO SAVE SPACE ON YOUR SD!
A nandroid backup basically takes a snapshot of your phone which you can restore. While it will fix most problems, it is not a cure all. It will fix most if not all ROM flashing blunders.
How do I make a Nandroid Backup?
#1 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#2 - Go to "backup and restore" and hit the [Power Key]
#3 - If you have an SD card, I recommend placing the backup there as it is quite large.
#3a - If you have an SD card, select "backup"
#3b - If you do not have an SD card or don't want to save to your SD card, select "backup to internal sdcard"
#4 - Wait for a very long time till it finishes. Once it does it will bring you back to the menus.
#5 Select "+++++Go back+++++"
#6 Do your business in recovery or "reboot system now"
OK. I made my Nandroid Backup. What can I do now?
You can now flash custom ROMs, kernels, radios, themes, etc. Go to your specific carrier's Development section on the forums. You will find ROMs, radios, kernels, etc there.
For themes and Apps, go to the Themes and Apps section of the forum.
WARNING: For the time being, you MUST flash the ROMs found in your respective carrier's forums. DO NOT FLASH A ROM FOR ANOTHER CARRIERS OR THE INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS GALAXY S3!
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1633
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1639
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1645
Verizon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1672
Themes & Apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1671
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How do I flash a ROM/Kernel/Theme/etc
#-1 - READ THE THREAD FIRST FOR THE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS! They will usually be a summarized version of this!
#0 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AT LEAST 30% BATTERY! IF YOUR PHONE DIES, IT WILL STAY DEAD (most likely). YOU CAN NOT CHARGE WHILE DOING THIS!
#1 - Download the ROM of your choosing from your carrier's forums. It will be in a .zip file format. DO NOT UNZIP IT!
#2 - Save this file to your SD card or internal storage.
#3 - Power off your device.
#4 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#5 - IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A NANDROID BACKUP, SEE ABOVE! IF YOU HAVE NOT RESET GOOGLE WALLET AND ARE ON SPRINT! STOP AND GO BACK AND RESET IT!
#6 - Use the volume keys to select "wipe data/factory reset" and hit the power key. Select "Yes -- delete all user data" and hit the power key.
#7 - In the main menu, select "advanced" and then select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and then select yes.
#8 - Go back to the main menu and use the volume keys to select "install zip from sdcard" and hit the power key.
#9 - What you select next will be based on where you saved it.
#9a - If you saved in the SD card, select "choose zip from sdcard"
#9b - If you saved in the internal storage, select "choose zip from internal sdcard"
#10 - Use the volume keys to select the .zip file you downloaded and hit the power key.
#11 - WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH!
#12 - Congrats! You just performed your first flash. Go back to the main menu and reboot your device.
#13 - Enjoy.
How do I return to stock (unroot)?
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737848
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737859
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855
Verizon
GUIDE TO UNROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755386
How do I backup my apps?
Use MyBackup. You can use this to backup and restore your apps without the need for rooting. (Thanks teh roxxorz)
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Appbrain is good if you are using market only apps. However app data won't be saved.
Titanium Backup is also good if you are rooted.
Credits:
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Common Questions
I am getting an Over the Air (OTA) update from Sprint. Should I accept it if I am rooted?
IF YOU ARE ROOTED, DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OTA.
This means that your phone's software is not up to date and it is telling you to update. You must download a ROOTED version of the update and manually flash it. Accepting this will cause you to lose root and worst case, brick your phone. SO DON'T DO IT! lol
I rooted using ABC's method. Do I need to root again using XYZ's?
No. Once you are rooted, you are good to go.
I turned my phone into a paperweight/bricked it/"borked" it/its just not working no matter what I do. What can I do?:
No information yet!
If you have Sprint's Total Equipment Protection Program, you are in luck. They changed their policy on October 23rd. Here are the details of what it covers.
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-tepsr-changes-next-week-13303/
If the phone is beyond repair, you will have to go through Asurion and pay the $100 deductible. TEP does not cover rooted phones. You have to go through Asurion.
If you don't have TEP, everything except water/fire damage and lost phone replacements cost $35 per incident as long as the phone is not beyond repair. If it is beyond repair, you will have to buy a new phone.
What is PRL?
PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. Its a list of roaming towers in your area. Its best to keep this updated in crappy coverage areas.
What is PRI?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751935&page=7 <- Debate on what it stands for. (REALLY?!)
In actuality it is called "Product Release Instructions" and is essentially a list of settings for the radio. It's the PRI which uses the PRL to enable data roaming by connecting it to towers/cell sites listed in the PRL and for other things such as to allow calls to interrupt an active data session (ring-through).
How do I update my PRL/PRI?
Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates > Update PRL + Update Profile.
I see "deodex" and "odex" ROMs. What are those?
Basically if you want to theme your ROM you want to use deodexed ROMs. Odexed ROM's are made to be streamlined. There is a performance difference. Deodexed ROM's will take longer to boot up because everything or almost everything is unpacked. Odexed ROM's will boot faster and be more responsive.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=What+is+deodex
Google is your friend =P
FREE Wireless Tether:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Evo
***Some builds don't work with certain ROM's. Trial and error or searching within your ROM's thread will let you know which build numbers will work for you. Also note if you enable WIFI Encryption, the password is CASE SENSITIVE! Make sure you know that as you are typing the password in due to certain keyboards auto capitalizing. ***
Launchers: (Will review once I get my phone)
ADW
LauncherPro
Apex Launcher
Nova Launcher
Widgets (Will review and add more once I get my phone)
Beautiful Widgets - Sense like clocks and weather. Make sure to download the animation package if you want animated weather.
OneSeven - A text based date widget
Tajm - A text based clock
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Battery - Common Questions and Problems
What is the best ROM + Kernel combination for battery life?
There is no right answer for this. Battery life is affected by so many factors, the only thing you can do is trial and error. Here are most of the factors that can affect battery life:
-Phone Settings (Haptic feedback, screen on duration, auto sync, radios, etc)
-ROMs
-Kernels
-Overclocking + underclocking
-Apps
-Signal strength
-Roaming
-Battery type
-Battery stats
-Calibrating the battery
-PRI
-PRL
-The water you drank the other day
-The **** you took just before
So how do I improve battery life?
No information yet.
Common Problems:
I created a bug thread check that first!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722363
Standard Troubleshooting For Many Flashing Problems:
-Try Rebooting. Most problem will be solved this way.
-Was it fine before your Nandroid Backup? If so, restore your backup.
-If you flashed something and are having issues, did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? If not then do it and reflash.
-If you are still getting problems, the file is most likely corrupt or outdated. Try redownloading and making sure the file is updated for your ROM + Version #
-If the file is updated and NOT corrupt, SEARCH FIRST IN THE FORUMS OR GOOGLE! You will be surprised on the answers you can find in 15 seconds of searching.
-Can't find any solution or workaround? Then make a post in that thread with details of your problems, as well as ROM, error messages, etc.
I am getting random Force Closes (FCs) after flashing ****.
Did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? Also go to Mounts and format /system. If not do a Nandroid Restore to the backup you should have done before flashing and then wipe data/cache/dalvik and then reflash. See if you still get a FC. If you do, there might be a problem with whatever it is you flashed with the ROM you are using. Check on the thread you downloaded it from for support.
I am stuck in a boot loop.
If you flashed a new ROM and you are stuck in a bootloop, you probably didn't erase your data/cache/dalvik. Try that and reflash your ROM. This will fix most boot loop issues. If it was from something else, make a post in your respective threads or in Q+A.
I am stuck in a NAND Backup!
Pull your battery and restart the backup. You might also want to erase the NAND backup that failed by going to your respective NANDROID backup folder on your SD card.
I am a MAC user and I downloaded ____'s ROM and it doesn't work.
Macs will recompress the file. Use Firefox to download and make sure it doesn't recompress the file. It should work then. Either that or use a Windows based PC.
I tried to NANDROID BACKUP and I got an error message saying "Run 'nandroid-moble.sh' via adb!"
Your SD card is full.
I am having issues with Google Wallet saying it is no longer secure. What is wrong/how do I fix it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730837
Custom ROM Reviews
This will be a section where I will do a thorough review of custom ROMs. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use. I will take requests to do certain ROMs and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I will only test Sprint ROMs because I only have a Sprint device. I will take reviews from other people on different carriers.
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Each ROM will be broken down as follows:
ROM Name:
ROM URL:
Version/Build:
ROM Type: (AOSP/TW/AOKP/ETC)
Recommended for:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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ROM Name: Sprint CM10 Preview Build
ROM URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778266
Version/Build: 7/20 Preview Build
ROM Type: CM10 (AOSP)
Recommended for: Experienced flashaholics
Stability: This is a preview build just for the community to see what is in store for their phones on Jelly Bean with CM10. There are bugs expected with this. However for a preview build, this is surprisingly stable. This build came out today and while it is still too early to say it is fully stable, it is surprisingly smooth and as of this moment, it is stable for me. I did run into a very annoying com.android.phone FC loop in the previous build that wouldn't go away till you wipe and reflash the ROM. I'm waiting to see if it happens again on the 7/20 build.
Features: Jelly Bean and all its features. http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
It is an AOSP ROM so it has better integration with Google products like Google Voice and no bloat. It is a CyanogenMod ROM so it is made for performance. It is very snappy and will only get faster and smoother once they integrate Project Aurora. If you want to test Jelly Bean, you can flash this. However you are warned that it may crap out on you. If you need 100% stability, then don't flash it.
Bugs/Issues: The camera will take pictures but I did get a force close (FC) on the Gallery and it will freeze. The previous builds did have a green hue over the camera but that is fixed. The widget toggle buttons are being worked in but they are not working as of this build. Facebook integration with contacts isn't good. Contact images do not get linked/joined with existing Google contacts. Bluetooth music does not work. Audio over Bluetooth is not working either. Phone calls over Bluetooth work but it is a little distorted.
Final Thoughts:
The reason why I jumped to CM10 despite knowing it is buggy is to try out Google Now with the new speech engine and Project Butter and it did not disappoint. It took a day or so to get Google Now to learn my habits but it was pretty much on point! The new speech recognition engine is AMAZING! Very quick and the most accurate I've used to date and I've used a lot. Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who wants to test the latest and greatest Android flavor but can work though bugs and issues.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
Rooted Application Reviews
This will be a section where I will do reviews of rooted applications. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use and what you use it for. I will take requests to do certain applications and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I am on a Sprint device. I have bought a few paid rooted applications and utilities but I can't buy them all. I hope that I can get some donations going so I can buy more of these applications to review. If you are an application developer and would like me to review your application, please PM me and I'll toss one up.
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Each application will be broken down as follows:
Application Name:
Developer:
Developer's Site:
Version/Build:
Application Description:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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Application Name: Titanium Backup
Developer: TITANIUM TRACK
Developer's Site: http://www.matrixrewriter.com/android/
Version/Build: 5.4.1.1
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xMiwiY29tLmtlcmFtaWRhcy5UaXRhbml1bUJhY2t1cCJd
Paid/Free? Both.
Price: $6.58 USD
Application Description: You can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links. This includes all protected apps & system apps, plus external data on your SD card. You can do 0-click batch & scheduled backups. Backups will operate without closing any apps (with Pro). You can move any app (or app data) to/from the SD card. You can browse any app's data and even query the Market to see detailed information about the app.
Stability: Very stable. It works with all ROMs I've used across many devices.
Features: TOO MANY! Look in the Play Store for features
Bugs/Issues: Very little if any.
Final Thoughts:
Titanium Backup has been on all the phones I have used and it is VERY VERY VERY handy. I highly recommend everyone use this for backups. The pro version allows you to auto upload your backups to the cloud so you don't waste space on your device plus other features. It also helps you get rid of certain apps and freeze them which can be really handy. There are some quirks but not with the application. What I mean is if you restore the wrong application or an application that is not compatible with your ROM, it will cause FC errors. Same thing with deleting a system application.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
sekigah84 said:
Hut!
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1, hut 2 hut 3 hut, Ol' Dirty Bastard live and un-cut
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
wramos93 said:
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
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Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
sekigah84 said:
Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
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Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
teh roxxorz said:
Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
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P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
sekigah84 said:
P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
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It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
teh roxxorz said:
It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
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Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
sekigah84 said:
Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
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This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
teh roxxorz said:
This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
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AHHH im jelly. SHIP MY 32GB SPRINT! ROARRRRRRR
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
sekigah84 said:
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
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Hey power to ya man. You know where to find me.
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
I will update this to combine all information across carriers soon.
wpjessie said:
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
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Basically hold down the power button, but when you see that blue flash that says recovery at the top of the screen, release the power button.
rogermhoffmanjr said:
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
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Basically flashes the CWM recovery, install su, binaries, ect. The kernel is still stock, and you'll be able to remove bloatware and use rooted apps.
GEEWIZ 4.5 SCH-I500 JDQ39 JELLY BEAN 4.2.2 ROM/KERNEL
FOR GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5 (WI-FI ONLY VERSION) SEE THE SECOND POST
GeeWiz 4 is a ROM for the Samsung Fascinate, based on AOSP Jelly Bean 4.2. Like it's predecessors of the same name, GeeWiz doesn't aim to provide a lot of bells and whistles or incorporate all of the latest and greatest tweaks and enhancements developed by the community; the aim is to provide a basic, stable, functional device.
GeeWiz 4 uses a modified version of the Samsung EH03 Gingerbread (Linux 2.6) kernel with a number of very specific tweaks/hacks in order to continue to support the proprietary Samsung RFS file system and other features I wanted to carry over. As a result, this ROM may not be used in conjunction with any other Kernel, and this Kernel cannot be used in conjunction with any other ROM. Please consider it a "matched set", and they will always be updated/distributed together. XDA community developed enhancements to the ROM or Kernel are encouraged, and will be given prominent feature status in this post.
Your device needs to be set up as stock or stock-like (e.g. GeeWiz 2.x/3.x) before installing this ROM/Kernel. If you are currently running with an MTD-based platform, the device must be reverted back to the original OEM volume format. Please refer to the forum/thread were you acquired your current ROM for guidance on how to revert the device as necessary.
Installing this ROM/Kernel or any other provided component(s) will void your device's warranty, and I cannot be held responsible for any damages of any kind (including data loss) that are incurred either directly or indirectly by these packages and components. What you do to your device is ultimately your problem!
FEATURES
Android Jelly Bean AOSP build JDQ39 (android-4.2.2_r1)
All devices (GPS, compass, orientation, camera, flash) are functional
Wifi (WPA/WPA2) and Bluetooth Tethering support
Supports OEM DBDATA volume to keep performance reasonable
Supports both RFS and EXT4 formatting on all volumes
OEM USB modes (CD-ROM/Kies/MTP) replaced with standard Android Mass Storage
Advanced Battery Settings: Maximum Charge, Automatic Recharge Point
Advanced CPU Settings: Maximum/Minimum Clock Speed, Governor Selection
Advanced In-Call Volume Boost Selection
Advanced Telephony APN Editor Setting
Advanced Vibration Intensity Setting
Backlight Notifications built into system, controlled by the OS
Supercurio Voodoo Sound 10
Fascinate Dock audio simulates a USB audio device for seamless output path switching
Custom Dock options - Enable BLN, Stay Awake, Enable audio output, Override A2DP audio
Quick Settings for Wifi and Bluetooth modified to work as toggles -- long-press to access Settings
Custom "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics the Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
Custom Notification Panel Header controls: Brightness Slider and Volume Slider
WHAT'S NEW IN GEEWIZ 4.5
All optional Google Apps available from the Play Store removed from the base ROM (See GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
GeeWiz Preinstall support (see GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
Enables support for all available AOSP languages
Audio stream volumes (Media/Notification/Alarm) are no longer linked together and can be individually set
Fixes issue with low headphone/headset output volume
Port of CyanogenMod Volume Rocker Seek to skip tracks when screen is off; enable in Settings/Advanced
Removes headphone volume safety level warnings in regions/countries that required it to be shown
GEEWIZ PREINSTALL
As of GeeWiz 4.5, the original PREINSTALL volume of the device can be used to supply a set of application APKs that will be automatically installed when the device is executing it's initial setup (after a Factory Reset or ODIN session). The applications will be installed as they normally would be through the Play Store or side-loading, therefore they are not considered system applications and can be uninstalled.
The DOWNLOADS section below contains a base set of PREINSTALL files that can be flashed to the device alongside the standard ROM to enable this functionality. The base set contains the basic Nexus Google applications and updates current through the date indicated. This file can be modified to your liking to add/remove APKs of your choosing; please post a question to this thread and I can explain how the PREINSTALL volume files should be laid out in your .zip file.
The GeeWiz "Full Wipe" ODIN package includes the PREINSTALL files by default. Upon the initial reboot after the ODIN session the applications will be installed automatically. This was done in a non-optional way because the PREINSTALL volume data cannot be flashed separately via ODIN, it must be flashed in conjunction with the main user data volume.
PAGEPLUS CELLULAR MMS SETTINGS
Users that are on the PagePlus Cellular network will not be able to send/receive MMS without changing an APN setting:
Open Settings/Advanced/APNs
Tap the top entry - "Verizon (internet)"
Scroll down to and tap on "MMS port"
Enter a value of 80 and tap OK
Close Settings
KNOWN ISSUES
PRL update via *228 option 2 will appear to not work
As of GeeWiz 4.4, the dialer keypad is available during a *228 call allowing you to choose option 2 and update the Preferred Roaming List (PRL). When the call automatically ends, Android will mistakenly inform you that "activation failed" and you may also lose voice/3G temporarily. Either reboot the phone or enable/disable airplane mode to restore phone/3G capabilities. The PRL update operation in and of itself seems to work and will persist, this can be verified by checking Settings/About Phone/Status/PRL Version before and after the update.
Settings/Advanced/APNs does not bring up the APN preferences
This issue was fixed in GeeWiz Patch 4.5.2, available below in the DOWNLOADS section.
FIRST-TIME INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
This ROM performs significantly better when the device uses the EXT4 file system. Unfortunately, using ODIN will always format the device with the RFS file system. The "Full Wipe" ODIN package provided here has been modified so that it will format the data volumes (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) with the EXT4 file system. This is the recommended installation method for first-time installation to insure the best overall performance.
If the "Full Wipe" ODIN package is not used, please note that your data must be wiped manually if coming from another ROM to avoid problems, and I strongly recommend converting, at minimum, the data volumes of the device (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) to the EXT4 file system.
DOWNLOADS
EDIFY Update-Zip (ClockworkMod / GeeWiz Recovery) Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/u97cpe0ylo92oou/geewiz-4.5-syskernel-20130913.zip
MD5: a0b755d81bf874e636bc8ede7192b146
GeeWiz Preinstall Binaries 10.12.2013 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/fl4hchmgg0dv4r8/geewiz-preinstall-20131012.zip
MD5: f8f6f48ac9816eddd70b15331de12d88
GeeWiz 4.5.2 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/73sidh42x11x1a7/geewiz-4.5.2-patch-20130926.zip
- Note: Supercedes patch v4.5.1
- Fixes Settings/Advanced/APNs so that the APN editor will be activated
- Adds new "Never" option to Settings/Advanced/Backlight Timeout
MD5: d8efc5975b89aa1921d7fac023718842
GeeWiz Recovery 2.9 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2j27d27m9w3mdym/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.zip
MD5: 0da5e767ecde176828d2bab5a58c2d19
ODIN Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel/Modem/Recovery/Data Wipe Full Update (ODIN)
This will delete all user data from your device, replace your RECOVERY with GeeWiz Recovery as well as replace your modem with the EH03 revision. Your data volumes will be formatted with EXT4 on the first boot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/uvicb41l9qj2fn1/geewiz-4.5-fullwipe-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: ee07cabb4f659af0e510e008ad2e005c
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/vuhc54i1ak1r79c/geewiz-4.5-syskernel-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: 34a4275d9ee7758bef15eaf062e86a0a
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/9sfufsugg7f27gg/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.tar.md5
MD5: 9526a67d2359ccc82dd652fddccd9a73
THEMES, BATTERY METERS, ETC
I do not currently create or directly support any themes, battery meter modifications, or any other graphical enhancements for GeeWiz. By nature, these types of modifications can never fully satisfy everyone, as look and feel is always a personal and very individual preference. I encourage and will support as best I can third party themes and graphical modification projects, I am just not currently willing to participate in the creative process.
Battery Meter (and perhaps other) modifications to GeeWiz can be created manually via the UOT Kitchen. I highly recommend using this service to apply custom battery meters or other graphical UI element changes to GeeWiz. Instructions are available at the UOT Kitchen site, and you are welcome to ask questions in this thread for other users to see and potentially answer.
SOURCE CODEThe entire baseline for GeeWiz is available on github: https://www.github.com/djp952.
Device repo: android-platform-device-samsung-atlas3g (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
Kernel repo: android-kernel-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5 SCH-I500 JDQ39 JELLY BEAN 4.2.2 ROM/KERNEL
FOR GEEWIZ 4.5 (PHONE/MOBILE DATA VERSION) SEE THE FIRST POST
GeeWiz Media 4 is a Wifi-only ROM for the Samsung Fascinate, based on AOSP Jelly Bean 4.2. The goal of GeeWiz Media is to allow the Samsung Fascinate device to continue to be used as a media player-like device after it has been disconnected from cellular service. There is no support for cellular voice/data communication present in this ROM. Like it's predecessors, GeeWiz Media 4 doesn't aim to provide a lot of bells and whistles or incorporate all of the latest and greatest tweaks and enhancements developed by the community; the aim is to provide a basic, stable, functional device.
GeeWiz Media 4 uses a modified version of the Samsung EH03 Gingerbread (Linux 2.6) kernel with a number of very specific tweaks/hacks in order to continue to support the proprietary Samsung RFS file system and other features I wanted to carry over. As a result, this ROM may not be used in conjunction with any other Kernel, and this Kernel cannot be used in conjunction with any other ROM. Please consider it a "matched set", and they will always be updated/distributed together.
Your device needs to be set up as stock or stock-like (e.g. GeeWiz 2.x/3.x) before installing this ROM/Kernel. If you are currently running with an MTD-based platform, the device must be reverted back to the original OEM volume format. Please refer to the forum/thread were you acquired your current ROM for guidance on how to revert the device as necessary.
Installing this ROM/Kernel or any other provided component(s) will void your device's warranty, and I cannot be held responsible for any damages of any kind (including data loss) that are incurred either directly or indirectly by these packages and components. What you do to your device is ultimately your problem!
FEATURES
Android Jelly Bean AOSP build JDQ39 (android-4.2.2_r1)
Wifi-Only, no support for Voice/Mobile Data
All devices (GPS, compass, orientation, camera, flash) are functional
Supports both RFS and EXT4 formatting on all volumes
OEM USB modes (CD-ROM/Kies/MTP) replaced with standard Android Mass Storage
Advanced Battery Settings: Maximum Charge, Automatic Recharge Point
Advanced CPU Settings: Maximum/Minimum Clock Speed, Governor Selection
Advanced Vibration Intensity Setting
Backlight Notifications built into system, controlled by the OS
Supercurio Voodoo Sound 10
Fascinate Dock audio simulates a USB audio device for seamless output path switching
Custom Dock options - Enable BLN, Stay Awake, Enable audio output, Maximize volume, Override A2DP audio
Quick Settings for Wifi and Bluetooth modified to work as toggles -- long-press to access Settings
Custom "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics the Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
Bluetooth Tethering support
Custom Notification Panel Header Brightness and Volume Slider controls
WHAT'S NEW IN GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5
All optional Google Apps available from the Play Store removed from the base ROM (See GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
GeeWiz Preinstall support (see GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
Enables support for all available AOSP languages
Audio stream volumes (Media/Notification/Alarm) are no longer linked together and can be individually set
Re-enables the Notification Panel "Volume Slider" control selection in Settings/Advanced/Notification Panel Header
Fixes issue with low headphone/headset output volume
Automatic network date/time option enabled by default during setup wizard
Port of CyanogenMod Volume Rocker Seek to skip tracks when screen is off; enable in Settings/Advanced
Removes headphone volume safety level warnings in regions/countries that required it to be shown
GEEWIZ PREINSTALL
As of GeeWiz 4.5, the original PREINSTALL volume of the device can be used to supply a set of application APKs that will be automatically installed when the device is executing it's initial setup (after a Factory Reset or ODIN session). The applications will be installed as they normally would be through the Play Store or side-loading, therefore they are not considered system applications and can be uninstalled.
The DOWNLOADS section below contains a base set of PREINSTALL files that can be flashed to the device alongside the standard ROM to enable this functionality. The base set contains the basic Nexus Google applications and updates current through the date indicated. This file can be modified to your liking to add/remove APKs of your choosing; please post a question to this thread and I can explain how the PREINSTALL volume files should be laid out in your .zip file.
The GeeWiz "Full Wipe" ODIN package includes the PREINSTALL files by default. Upon the initial reboot after the ODIN session the applications will be installed automatically. This was done in a non-optional way because the PREINSTALL volume data cannot be flashed separately via ODIN, it must be flashed in conjunction with the main user data volume.
FIRST-TIME INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
This ROM performs significantly better when the device uses the EXT4 file system. Unfortunately, using ODIN will always format the device with the RFS file system. The "Full Wipe" ODIN package provided here has been modified so that it will format the data volumes (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) with the EXT4 file system. This is the recommended installation method for first-time installation to insure the best overall performance.
If the "Full Wipe" ODIN package is not used, please note that your data must be wiped manually if coming from another ROM to avoid problems, and I strongly recommend converting, at minimum, the data volumes of the device (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) to the EXT4 file system.
DOWNLOADS
EDIFY Update-Zip (ClockworkMod / GeeWiz Recovery) Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eebtnvl2wb40h74/geewiz-media-4.5-syskernel-20130913.zip
MD5: e23dfa3eee62c67d7b15996b762981ba
GeeWiz Media Preinstall Binaries 10.12.2013 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ktqiy9tmmi6147u/geewiz-preinstall-20131012.zip
MD5: f8f6f48ac9816eddd70b15331de12d88
GeeWiz Media 4.5.2 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bk0wbz0kk0ihc03/geewiz-media-4.5.2-patch-20130926.zip
- Note: Supercedes Patch v4.5.1
- Adds new "Never" option to Settings/Advanced/Backlight Timeout
MD5: 4265d7bc862e1e5ead36900fe824b76e
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/5hr57ddndd99s2r/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.zip
MD5: 0da5e767ecde176828d2bab5a58c2d19
ODIN Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel/Modem/Recovery/Data Wipe Full Update (ODIN)
This will delete all user data from your device, replace your RECOVERY with GeeWiz Recovery as well as replace your modem with the EH03 revision. Your data volumes will be formatted with EXT4 on the first boot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0l8pefgl1h48xan/geewiz-media-4.5-fullwipe-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: a657abef82fb87d7a8cf7fcd27b974e4
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yh2q5i7elw124ov/geewiz-media-4.5-syskernel-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: 8a360bfce37ee2254493e51ef69bc0cf
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wfbi4rswnqzfo0q/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.tar.md5
MD5:9526a67d2359ccc82dd652fddccd9a73
THEMES, BATTERY METERS, ETC
I do not currently create or directly support any themes, battery meter modifications, or any other graphical enhancements for GeeWiz Media. By nature, these types of modifications can never fully satisfy everyone, as look and feel is always a personal and very individual preference. I encourage and will support as best I can third party themes and graphical modification projects, I am just not currently willing to participate in the creative process.
Battery Meter (and perhaps other) modifications to GeeWiz Media can be created manually via the UOT Kitchen. I highly recommend using this service to apply custom battery meters or other graphical UI element changes to GeeWiz. Instructions are available at the UOT Kitchen site, and you are welcome to ask questions in this thread for other users to see and potentially answer.
SOURCE CODEThe entire baseline for GeeWiz Media is available on github: https://www.github.com/djp952.
Device repo: android-platform-device-samsung-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
Kernel repo: android-kernel-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
RETURN-TO-STOCK FILES
ODIN v1.3 / Windows Drivers / Partition File (Microsoft Windows)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/hr5g7a6qny3vyhv/odin-for-fascinate.zip
MD5: 28d796dbba45543e26cbaed2fb3164ee
Samsung Official EH03 Complete Stock ODIN Package (ODIN Flash Package)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qq12w58o0fqxixs/CI500_VZW_EH03_GB_CM.tar.md5
MD5:89045064cf45ccd85f8ad746911b6e28
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As you probably noticed, I opted to increment the version number for GeeWiz with the Android 4.2.1 release. I hope this won't cause too much confusion or annoy the other Fascinate devs since that gives me 5 active GeeWiz threads now (sorry other devs!), but I intend to continue to support and maintain the Android 4.1-based GeeWiz 3 for a while, and it's needs and issues will be different than this new Android 4.2-based version. On the "GeeWiz Media" side of the house, I even posted a note that I prefer the older version for personal use, but that doesn't necessarily apply here. Overall, I think GeeWiz 4 came out fairly well, and certainly more timely than GeeWiz 3. As of this posting, GeeWiz is using the latest released version of Android!!
I was unable to get Bluetooth Tethering to work under 4.2 in time for this first release, and I have a few known issues that I've posted above, but overall I think the ROM is pretty solid ... I'm counting on you guys to tell me where it isn't so solid There isn't much to say about it, really, other than the version of Superuser I've included was source-built by me from ChainsDD's latest code. It's newer than what you'll find on the Google Play Store, but thanks to ChainsDD being kind enough to make his keys public, it appears to link with the Play Store just fine so when and if he updates Superuser beyond the included version, I believe it will update seamlessly. If not, I'll of course fix it for ya.
As it was with my first AOSP-based release, GeeWiz 4 is rather light in the "mod" department. The main new modifications involve the 4.2 Quick Settings. I've changed the Wifi and Bluetooth tiles to act as on/off toggles instead of linking you to settings. You can long-press them to get to the settings (and no, I didn't steal this from Cyanogenmod, but I really should have looked there first and saved some time - LOL). I am open to suggestions for more LIGHT modifications that I could include for you guys. Please, nothing heavy-duty, I hate saying no.
I'm sure there will be some new problems that I haven't discovered (please read the KNOWN ISSUES above before installing!!), and I have some additional work to do on this as well as the other various things named "GeeWiz" floating about here at XDA, but I hope that anyone that has been waiting for an Android 4.2 GeeWiz will be happy with what I've hobbled together. I don't know how long we can keep the Fascinate working, but as the proud owner of more than a few of them .. I'm hoping it's a while yet!
Oh, and when you finally decide to dump your Fascinate, please check out my "GeeWiz Media" ROMs here at XDA before you throw it out or trade it in. GeeWiz Media is the same build as this, just without any concept of 3G/cellular service, so you can keep using your Fascinate alive as a media player, browser, clock/radio, game system .. whatever you want. It changes the Fascinate into a very small and somewhat outdated Android tablet :silly:
Enjoy!
edit: I'll get around to moving the "How to compile" post from GeeWiz 3 over here in a day or two. Essentially the same process, but it does need some minor updates.
And I thought you were crazy for even bothering with this. Lol. Excellent sir, excellent.
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wow. I've been very happy with the cm10.1 builds as my daily driver, but I figured that with you devoting all of this time into building GeeWiz 4, the least I could do is flash it and offer some feedback...
I'm still getting things setup, but so far I'm really impressed with the operation and smooth performance.
First, I used Odin to go directly from the cm10 fascinatemtd partition layout to GeeWiz 4. iow, I skipped going to stock by flashing the pit and GeeWiz "full wipe" at the same time.
on first boot, I let Google restore all my active apps before rebooting to GeeWiz recovery and attempting to convert the file system to ext4 (I used the top menu option). this eventually appeared to work, but the device the failed to boot (getting stuck at the Samsung logo).
I went back to Odin and this time on booting GeeWiz I skipped the setup wizard and immediately rebooted to convert the system to ext4.
anyway, I'm now preparing for a day with GeeWiz 4... TiBu complained that it can't get root, so it looks like that issue is back and I'll research it later.
so far it seems like performance and operation will be fine, but I find myself missing some of the cm features... a battery meter that shows the percentage, profiles, quiet hours, etc.
thanks again, more later.
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bmeek said:
... TiBu complained that it can't get root, so it looks like that issue is back and I'll research it later.
so far it seems like performance and operation will be fine, but I find myself missing some of the cm features... a battery meter that shows the percentage, profiles, quiet hours, etc.
thanks again, more later.
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Hey, thanks for giving it a go! The Superuser I'm using here is one I built myself from ChainsDD's latest code, so I can probably be more useful for a change on these types of issues. I suppose I should finally break down and buy Titanium Backup, huh? My primary "test root" apps are Root Explorer and My Backup Pro, you'd think I would be the type of person that needed root for lots of things, but ironically, I barely ever need it
I'll have a look at some of the things CyanogenMod has done to see if any can be "ported" (aka stolen). That doesn't sound too difficult on the surface.
I'm going to be putting together an ODIN guide at some point, knowing that you don't necessarily HAVE to revert to complete stock is very useful to know, thank you. I thought the MTD ROMs modify one of the boot loaders? Yet another case where I really need to sit down and actually use something other than my own stuff!
I'm also very happy and impressed with this so far. My TiBu works just fine.
Would like maybe to see a way to add or subtract stuff in pull down menu, and maybe some options for lock screen. But I'm fine if don't have those
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icemanwbs said:
I'm also very happy and impressed with this so far. My TiBu works just fine.
Would like maybe to see a way to add or subtract stuff in pull down menu, and maybe some options for lock screen. But I'm fine if don't have those
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Thanks!!
One thing at a time I'm resting on laurels tonight ... I'm adding a simple "Legacy Clock" Daydream since I hate the new clock so much and would like to use this instead of the Android 4.1 build for the Fascinate that sits in a dock next to the HTPC in the living room and is essentially just a clock since the Mrs. doesn't like having to use it to control things yet :silly: Back to bug fixes and requests later -- it's *me* time! LOL. Wife Acceptance Factor is a very very important feature in my house. (You have no idea ... no really, you have no idea) :crying:
I think the highest priority bug is probably the ringtone/alarm/notification selection issue. I would really like to squash that one, and I have a good feeling that it's resolution will solve the occasional Force Closes with the Google Apps too. Just a hunch, not 100% certain yet. The data usage graph bug should be easy, and I bought "Titanium Backup PRO * root" tonight so I can play around with that and see if I can break Superuser ... $6.50 seemed a bit high, no wonder I never bought it! LOL.
Lol....ya that is high. I use the free version. I also noticed none of my custom made ringtones are listed. Odd.
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I suppose I should finally break down and buy Titanium Backup, huh? My primary "test root" apps are Root Explorer and My Backup Pro, you'd think I would be the type of person that needed root for lots of things, but ironically, I barely ever need it
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fwiw, I'm using the free flavor of titanium backup.
On the mtd partition layout, I'm not clear on all the details but I can say that they use the stock bootloader. I have a fairly old fascinate that came with éclair, and it was only in recent months that I learned of the recommendation to upgrade the bootloader to an updated version that shipped with vzw's GB release. This "GBbootloader" does persist as i flash between GeeWiz 4 and cm10.
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I finished my "ICS Clock" Daydream so now I can get back to real work. I won't issue an entire patch just for this silly change, but it will be in whatever 4.0.1 becomes :laugh: Obviously this was FAR more critical than figuring out why the ringtones list is empty half the time or reading my PMs (I'll get to the PMs next, if anyone is waiting on a response)
I've been looking into the Ringtone/Notification/Alarm issue tonight and I have changed the issue description as well as provided a workaround that so far appears to be functional:
Ringtones/Alarms/Notification Tones may not appear in Settings
Under investigation. There seems to actually be two problems here, one where the ringtone/notification/alarm tones will not appear when you first open Settings/Sounds and will appear later, and another where they were completely omitted from the database and will never show up.
WORKAROUND: Clear data on the "Media Storage" app in Settings and immediately reboot. This seems to alleviate the problem and allows all the tones to show up properly for now.
I apologize for this continuing issue, doubly so since it exists in GeeWiz 3 and I failed to test it properly. I've changed my mind on a root cause here, and I'm spending as much time as I can to rectify it once and for all. Please try the WORKAROUND to see if it restores all of the built-in tones as well as any that you have present on your SD card. Please let me know if after clearing that app's data you still do not see all of the built-in tones in Settings.
Ringtone issue is being tested today, after I dug in enough to figure out what was happening, I was able to find that it's a problem others have had and fixed. It also explains the occasional problems with Google Apps that access media databases. My hat's off to the EpicMTD team for posting a thorough explanation and making the fix public: The "workaround" I posted last night didn't actually work, it turned out to just cause temporary relief, the database would rather quickly get screwed up again.
Ringtones/Alarms/Notification Tones do not appear in Settings
Updated: The problem here is that the Media Scanner is deleting the media database any time it runs due to a change on the external SD card. As it turns out, this happens more than you might expect thanks to Google+. After discovering that the media database stays intact provided you do not install an SD card, and that it will be deleted if you insert one, I had enough information to head to Google and this is not an uncommon problem. The EpicMTD team provided the original solution, which has since been merged into Cyanogenmod (http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/03/details-on-disappearing-sd-media-issue.html). I've taken a look at the CM 10.1 baseline and am testing the changes. So far they look good and I expect to release a patch on 1/12. This also appears to resolve the previously listed issue "Google Apps may Force Close", which has been removed. Each of the Google Apps that were crashing access the media databases (Gallery, Music, Google+), which were being deleted/corrupted by the Media Scanner.
I'm going to look at the Wifi data being reported when it shouldn't be and try to duplicate the "Calcuating..." issue in Settings/Storage now that I have a 32GB SD card, in an attempt to include them in the 4.0.1 patch. If they aren't easy, 4.0.1 will include the ringtone fix and the new ICS Clock Daydream only
GeeWiz 4.0.1 Patch has been posted to the DOWNLOADS section:
GeeWiz 4.0.1 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
- Addresses issue where ringtone/notification/alarm selection lists are emptied out and will only display the default values
- Addresses issue with certain Google Apps (Music/Gallery/Google+) Force Closing due to missing media database files
- Addresses issue where Settings/Data Usage is only reporting Wifi usage rather than reporting mobile usage with Wifi usage as an optional tab
- Adds "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
http://www.mediafire.com/file/c9667m25u4z1j2c/geewiz-4.0.1-patch-01122013.zip
MD5: d0de81c75d53cc67dc759cdabf2f7bff
Hopefully this is the end of the disappearing ringtones. Let me know if you still continue to have issues, and I'll do what I can!
I really appreciate your great work on fascinate.
The fascinate is much more stable and power-saving with the kernel built on stock kernel source.
But I strongly recommand that you can reuse some kernel-independent packages(framework-base, settings, systemui,etc) source in CyanogenMod, which will be good for saving much time on development and avoiding some bug that CyanogenMod had fixed.
Thanks for your work again, and sorry for my bad English.
Installed 4.0 and the patch this morning. Looking good so far. Of all my devices, the Fascinate is the only one with the current version of Android on it, ever! You rock, thanks.
seriously, this rom looks freakin' sweet! it definitely makes me want to install it to test it all out! <--- in which I may very well do! I'm definitely kinda surprised that you wanted to update geewiz, but at the same time I'm glad to see a different rom out there that is pretty much stock AOSP, but with the fascinates stock flavors trickled into it as well
so as I dub my adieu, I just want to say thanks for an awesome creation and keep it up cause this is honestly the bees knees. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
netqer said:
I really appreciate your great work on fascinate.
The fascinate is much more stable and power-saving with the kernel built on stock kernel source.
But I strongly recommand that you can reuse some kernel-independent packages(framework-base, settings, systemui,etc) source in CyanogenMod, which will be good for saving much time on development and avoiding some bug that CyanogenMod had fixed.
Thanks for your work again, and sorry for my bad English.
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Thanks to you and everyone else as well for the kind comments! I'm very glad it's finding an audience ... it keeps me wanting to try and fix the things that still need to be fixed! :silly:
(This is where I get all long-winded, you can tune out now - LOL)
Early on I considered just doing another CM port, but figured there wouldn't be any value in that since jt1134 (and others!) does an excellent job of keeping the CM baseline working for the ol' Fascinate. The history here is that all I originally intended to do was what became "GeeWiz Media" (apologies for the crappy name - lol), so I could keep using my Fascinate around the house and in the car without service. I really like the basicness of my Galaxy Nexus, so that's what I shot for .. a "Nexus Fascinate", if you will. There were a few "must have" changes like the enhanced power button menu, but the general plan was to limit the number of AOSP changes to a minimum, and make sure they apply to both the Fascinate and the Galaxy Nexus.
In order to get things to work I've cherry-picked from CM, jt1134 and others more than a few times (and have made at least one truly useful contribution in return), but I've not had aspirations to stray far from AOSP. I know it's disappointing to some folks that it's so vanilla, and maybe once I run out of actual problems to try and solve I can tackle a few more aggressive enhancements, but I really don't want to steal features that define other people's work. I know the code is made public for a reason, but at some point I think it starts stepping on other people's toes as well as shows a lack of effort on my part
Great suggestion, though, and you're right ... it would save a ton of time! It just wouldn't feel right to me to use somebody else's baseline for anything more than a reference when I'm stuck