Hi,
Just wondering what is the best ROM available at the moment either 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 for best battery life?
Thanks!
i was using [ROM][2.3.4][XXKH3] Cognition S2 v1.5.1 with great battey life,
now trying some 2.3.5 based roms but too early to tell for now
I'm experiencing great battery life with stock KI3 Rom. Anyway, i flashed it yesterday so it's too early to tell, but that would be my suggestion.
tomascunill said:
I'm experiencing great battery life with stock KI3 Rom. Anyway, i flashed it yesterday so it's too early to tell, but that would be my suggestion.
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Do you need to be rooted to use that one?
Where can I get it from?
is it this one?
XXKI3 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/WDOO81L5H6
Password: [email protected]
serpicoUK said:
Do you need to be rooted to use that one?
Where can I get it from?
is it this one?
XXKI3 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/WDOO81L5H6
Password: [email protected]
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The link you provided is for the XXKI3 Kernel, not ROM. THe link for the full ROM can be fund here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277020.
I'm no expert, but I understand that you have to be root user and have clockwork recovery properly installed and funtioning to flash any ROM. Anyway, once that is done, it's really easy to flash new ROMs, just reboot in recovery ROM, and install from zip file in SD card. If this is your first ROM I strongly suggest you prepare yourself and read the articles there are about it, how to do a full backup in case anything goes wrong, etc...
Also, if it is your first time flashing a new ROM, you must understand that you may have to try various ROMs before you find the one you like, but that is the fun of it.
I've tried all the roms in the original dev section, and to be honest most are similar, depends on kernel as well. Most importantly usage, what might give one user excellent battery life might give another poor battery life. Best way is testing yourself.
I like VillainRom for its stock like features with the ability for us to tweak instead of a fully tweaked rom.
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tomascunill said:
The link you provided is for the XXKI3 Kernel, not ROM. THe link for the full ROM can be fund here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277020.
I'm no expert, but I understand that you have to be root user and have clockwork recovery properly installed and funtioning to flash any ROM. Anyway, once that is done, it's really easy to flash new ROMs, just reboot in recovery ROM, and install from zip file in SD card. If this is your first ROM I strongly suggest you prepare yourself and read the articles there are about it, how to do a full backup in case anything goes wrong, etc...
Also, if it is your first time flashing a new ROM, you must understand that you may have to try various ROMs before you find the one you like, but that is the fun of it.
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Can I use that Kernal and just flash that the same way using odin as I did with frankenstein 2.3.5?
serpicoUK said:
Can I use that Kernal and just flash that the same way using odin as I did with frankenstein 2.3.5?
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You can flash the Kernel with Odin but you may encounter problems depending on the ROM your are on. I'm not an expert in the subject of flashing diferent kernels so I mostly prefer not to do it. Instead, I keep the kernels that come with the ROMs I flash since the dev that created the ROM and chose to use that kernel knows a lot more than I do.
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You can flash the Kernel with Odin but you may encounter problems depending on the ROM your are on. I'm not an expert in the subject of flashing diferent kernels so I mostly prefer not to do it. Instead, I keep the kernels that come with the ROMs I flash since the dev that created the ROM and chose to use that kernel knows a lot more than I do.
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How do I know what ROM I am on?
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serpicoUK said:
How do I know what ROM I am on?
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Settings, about phone.
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brett944 said:
i was using [ROM][2.3.4][XXKH3] Cognition S2 v1.5.1 with great battey life,
now trying some 2.3.5 based roms but too early to tell for now
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Plus one. Using Cognition, trying to scout and see which 2.3.5 ROM's are decent!
I have now rooted my phone and installed GT-19100_XXK13_original.zip
I am unsure if it's overwritten the kernal I flashed yesterday which was the Frankenstein one
How can I tell?
Just go to setting, about phone and look for the kernel version (you have to scroll down a bit). If it says XXKI3 somewhere it means you have succesfully flashed the kernel.
tomascunill said:
Just go to setting, about phone and look for the kernel version (you have to scroll down a bit). If it says XXKI3 somewhere it means you have succesfully flashed the kernel.
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my kernal version:
[email protected]#2
I am unsure if this was the one I installed yesterday
VillainRom 3.0 .....wicked battery life ...cheers!!
Im using v2.3.5 KI3 with CyanogenMOD7 67 nightly and I have very good battery life
Stock XXKI3, cleaned from all Samsung crap. Battery is at 86% after 18hours of usage. Try to get that with other custom ROM's.
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Stock XXKI3, cleaned from all Samsung crap. Battery is at 86% after 18hours of usage. Try to get that with other custom ROM's.
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Can you link it to me? Will it delete root and wipe my data?
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yqed said:
Stock XXKI3, cleaned from all Samsung crap. Battery is at 86% after 18hours of usage. Try to get that with other custom ROM's.
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Looking at the pic, 18 hours, your screens been on what? hour tops?!
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Looking at the pic, 18 hours, your screens been on what? hour tops?!
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thats a good remark.
to get a proper measurement of a roms battery performance should be either with "video loop" while screen being on all the time or with the screen being off all the time... (best with both battery times)
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***Japanese SC02C Model Galaxy S2's ONLY***
What is this?
It's a modem and kernel for your Japanese market SC-02C that is ODIN flashable.
usual disclaimer applies, I'm not responsible for any STD's you get as a result of flashing this.
Flash this in ODIN AFTER you flash the ROM of your choice, and you will have good reception and working GPS.
Info:
baseband SC02COMKF2
kernel [email protected] #2
You should also NOT see a yellow triangle at the Docomo screen on boot.
Here it is:
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/computers/android/SC02C/SC02C_ModemandKernelOnlyODIN_v1.tar
md5 ae6b67667f09264551914ee17132d50e
Flash as a PDA in ODIN.
NOT USING AN SC02C and not sure what this is? IGNORE IT and leave it alone!
I've tested this to work on Cognition and Litening so far. works fine.
For those of you that are bone stock, from the factory and want root. All you gotta do is flash CF-Root-SGS2_XW_ODD_KE8-v4.0-CWM4 with ODIN then flash this.
Great! thanks for putting this together. Beats the manual method.
For those outside japan that don't know, we need this specific kernel/baseband because its the only kernel in existence that supports the TV tuner on the japanese S2 and the baseband gives optimal 3G performance here, so we usually need both of these after applying a custom rom, and the Odin files haven't been supplied on the Kies servers yet (these were ripped out of live phones).
in my testing, GPS also will not work without the SC02C kernel installed. Just the baseband and it won't work. no chance in hell (I think?) of getting an overclock kernel with GPS drivers created unless we get a source from NTT, but I doubt that will ever happen.
Should probably include a warning not to flash this on anything but an SC-02C. Wouldn't kill it but wouldn't have any beneficial effects and would probably necessitate a full rom reflash to recover unless the user saved a baseband image.
evildave_666 said:
Should probably include a warning not to flash this on anything but an SC-02C. Wouldn't kill it but wouldn't have any beneficial effects and would probably necessitate a full rom reflash to recover unless the user saved a baseband image.
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I'll put a BIGGER one in the OP
Gonna keep an eye on this thread
Waiting for info on CyanogenMod7 working on this phone....
Cheers for the info!
nakagusukumike said:
in my testing, GPS also will not work without the SC02C kernel installed. Just the baseband and it won't work. no chance in hell (I think?) of getting an overclock kernel with GPS drivers created unless we get a source from NTT, but I doubt that will ever happen.
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Isn't Samsung and/or NTT required by the android licensing to make the code available?
ManInCamo said:
Isn't Samsung and/or NTT required by the android licensing to make the code available?
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no. not for drivers for their device. This your first samsung android phone? I'm used to this kinda BS from samsung, but can't get away from true black pixels
Does anyone know if the latest CM7 nightly's work on this yet?
nakagusukumike said:
in my testing, GPS also will not work without the SC02C kernel installed. Just the baseband and it won't work. no chance in hell (I think?) of getting an overclock kernel with GPS drivers created unless we get a source from NTT, but I doubt that will ever happen.
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maybe the initramfs and modules are different?
Thanks all. This link is dead. There is any one has working link.
Thanks in advance
Mickey Mouse said:
Thanks all. This link is dead. There is any one has working link.
Thanks in advance
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sorry, i rebooted my server and had a forced fsck on 16TB which took.... a while.
nakagusukumike said:
***Japanese SC02C Model Galaxy S2's ONLY***
What is this?
It's a modem and kernel for your Japanese market SC-02C that is ODIN flashable.
usual disclaimer applies, I'm not responsible for any STD's you get as a result of flashing this.
Flash this in ODIN AFTER you flash the ROM of your choice, and you will have good reception and working GPS.
Info:
baseband SC02COMKF2
kernel [email protected] #2
You should also NOT see a yellow triangle at the Docomo screen on boot.
Here it is:
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/computers/android/SC02C/SC02C_ModemandKernelOnlyODIN_v1.tar
md5 ae6b67667f09264551914ee17132d50e
Flash as a PDA in ODIN.
NOT USING AN SC02C and not sure what this is? IGNORE IT and leave it alone!
I've tested this to work on Cognition and Litening so far. works fine.
For those of you that are bone stock, from the factory and want root. All you gotta do is flash CF-Root-SGS2_XW_ODD_KE8-v4.0-CWM4 with ODIN then flash this.
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If cyqnogenmod is repairded you all get a english version of cwm in your kernel.
Can I have kernel + modem SC02COMKG5? Anybody has it? Thanks a lot
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KurskS said:
Can I have kernel + modem SC02COMKG5? Anybody has it? Thanks a lot
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
zaphod777 said:
Does anyone know if the latest CM7 nightly's work on this yet?
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kinda sorta. The above listed kernel/baseband combo pack doesn't work. If you flash it over your CM7 it won't boot because the kernel and OS are mismatched.
I've tarred this file:
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/computers/android/SC02C/SC02C_ModemOnlyODIN_v1.tar
It's the same as the original one, but it's just the modem. No Kernel.
I'm running CM7 109 with this flashed over it right now and reception is great, but no GPS/TV since those drivers are in the SC02C kernel.
recap:
CM7 as is = works on SC02C but 0-1 bar reception max since the baseband is incorrect. No GPS/TV.
CM7 with SC02C modem flashed = Everything works great, but no GPS/TV.
CM7 with SC02C kernel/modem flashed = Won't boot.
I've also noticed that the camera works fine in still, but when I switch to video it force closes. Probably more CM7 specific though...
Cheers!
ps, i'm grabbing SC02COMKJ4 right now and going to see if I can get that to work with CM7. Doubtful though. What's the latest full release for the SC02C from docomo? 2.3.5?
*EDIT* SC02COMKJ4 kernel doesn't work with CM7 109.
nakagusukumike said:
kinda sorta. The above listed kernel/baseband combo pack doesn't work. If you flash it over your CM7 it won't boot because the kernel and OS are mismatched.
I've tarred this file:
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/computers/android/SC02C/SC02C_ModemOnlyODIN_v1.tar
It's the same as the original one, but it's just the modem. No Kernel.
I'm running CM7 109 with this flashed over it right now and reception is great, but no GPS/TV since those drivers are in the SC02C kernel.
recap:
CM7 as is = works on SC02C but 0-1 bar reception max since the baseband is incorrect. No GPS/TV.
CM7 with SC02C modem flashed = Everything works great, but no GPS/TV.
CM7 with SC02C kernel/modem flashed = Won't boot.
I've also noticed that the camera works fine in still, but when I switch to video it force closes. Probably more CM7 specific though...
Cheers!
ps, i'm grabbing SC02COMKJ4 right now and going to see if I can get that to work with CM7. Doubtful though. What's the latest full release for the SC02C from docomo? 2.3.5?
*EDIT* SC02COMKJ4 kernel doesn't work with CM7 109.
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Have you tried it with SiyahKernel? There is a version for the SC-02C.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
zaphod777 said:
Have you tried it with SiyahKernel? There is a version for the SC-02C.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
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Thanks! I just straight flashed the kernel over a running CM7 install, and it booted right up on reset. GPS works. Theoretically so does the TV but I can't get the APK to load. HUGE Thanks to gokhanmoral!
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not the best GPS signal, but I was surrounded by at least 30cm thick rebar reinforced concrete walls
thanks
I have played around with the unnamed rom and I was wondering what other roms can I try out that will leave me the option of using creepy's return to stock method?
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You can get that information from each rom thread, or ask in the thread before flashing. But if you accidentally flash a bootloader that won't allow you to boot with a jig, or accidentally flash an I9100 bootloader, you can always flash back to the I777 UCKH7 secondary bootloader. I've recently added instructions in the return to stock guide.
Thanks creepy. Just don't want to do anything irreversible.
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GalaxyMaster said:
I have played around with the unnamed rom and I was wondering what other roms can I try out that will leave me the option of using creepy's return to stock method?
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None of the ROMs in the i777 Dev forums have Bootloaders, that I am aware of. Bootloaders can fairly easily be identified by the naming sbl.bin . If you see that in a ROM i recommend staying away from it anyhow. Should be no need for a ROM to include a bootloader.
jivy26 said:
None of the ROMs in the i777 Dev forums have Bootloaders, that I am aware of. Bootloaders can fairly easily be identified by the naming sbl.bin . If you see that in a ROM i recommend staying away from it anyhow. Should be no need for a ROM to include a bootloader.
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To my knowledge, the only ROMs that include bootloaders are straight leaks - if it's an Odin One-Click download beware.
There are, to my knowledge, no CWM-flashable ROMs that include bootloaders for the I777 at this moment. I cannot guarantee this when Hellraising I9100 ROMs - some of them might include BLs.
Entropy512 said:
To my knowledge, the only ROMs that include bootloaders are straight leaks - if it's an Odin One-Click download beware.
There are, to my knowledge, no CWM-flashable ROMs that include bootloaders for the I777 at this moment. I cannot guarantee this when Hellraising I9100 ROMs - some of them might include BLs.
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The only way you can flash bootloaders is through Odin correct? I haven't heard of cwm flashable bootloaders in any Samsung-android phone thread.
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trell959 said:
The only way you can flash bootloaders is through Odin correct? I haven't heard of cwm flashable bootloaders in any Samsung-android phone thread.
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we had cwm flashable bootloaders on the Captivate. its perfectly do-able on this phone too.
You can also flash ANY of the leaked versions with Mobile Odin and it will not flash the bootloaders by design.. If you use the paid version you can also flash them and retain root. I have used it to flash the leaks solely for the purpose of pulling out the modem.bin files from them.
But as others said I do not know of any of the time in the Dev section that includes different bootloaders. I think the leaks are ONLY in the General section.
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jivy26 said:
None of the ROMs in the i777 Dev forums have Bootloaders, that I am aware of. Bootloaders can fairly easily be identified by the naming sbl.bin . If you see that in a ROM i recommend staying away from it anyhow. Should be no need for a ROM to include a bootloader.
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I installed Lite'ning v6.1 rom (in development thread Mods/Roms Library sticky)
My phone now says Model Number: GT-I9100 (I have I777) !! Did I flash a bootloader or I9000 firmware? (I only installed the ROM.zip (w/e name, I usually rename them so I just know Lite'ning_Rom)
Edgarhighman said:
I installed Lite'ning v6.1 rom (in development thread Mods/Roms Library sticky)
My phone now says Model Number: GT-I9100 (I have I777) !! Did I flash a bootloader or I9000 firmware? (I only installed the ROM.zip (w/e name, I usually rename them so I just know Lite'ning_Rom)
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Where does your phone say I9100? You need to provide more specific information. In the initial boot screen, in the flash counter, in settings\about phone, or where?
creepyncrawly said:
Where does your phone say I9100? You need to provide more specific information. In the initial boot screen, in the flash counter, in settings\about phone, or where?
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Oh, In Settings>About Phone>Model Number GT-I9100
I also ran EFS Pro (backup my efs) and it said the same thing, GT-I9100 device info. How do I screenshot my "About Phone" from the phone?
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Oh, In Settings>About Phone>Model Number GT-I9100
I also ran EFS Pro (backup my efs) and it said the same thing, GT-I9100 device info. How do I screenshot my "About Phone" from the phone?
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For a screen shot, touch power and home softkey at the same time.
That rom is a ported I9100 rom. The phone gets that info from the build.prop file, found at /system/build.prop, and his build.prop didn't get changed for the port to I777. You can edit the file with a root file manager or with adb, and the edits will appear in your about phone. You just have to make sure that you only edit the items that relate to the info that needs to be changed. You could maybe compare with a build.prop from the I777.
are we able to hellraise the vk Rom located here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377069
Hi guys. I'm confused. Please answer this:
S-Off = Unclock Boot Loader Yes/No?
But i can be s-on with unlocked bootloader someone said to me.
And what kernel you suggests my for stock rom?! With overclock.
I can't download any anthrax kernels. And i can't understand if anthrax kernels are stable.
Ah, i don't want a kernel that can drain my battery speedly.
you can have an unlocked bootloader but still have s-on.
And what kernel you suggests my for stock rom?! With overclock.
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I would suggest one of the anthrax ones.
I can't download any anthrax kernels.
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Why not?
And i can't understand if anthrax kernels are stable.
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No custom kernels are 100% stable right now. However, anthrax kernels are good enough for a daily user.
Ah, i don't want a kernel that can drain my battery speedly.
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Well if you plan on overclocking, you will get more battery drain. I would highly suggest flashing a custom rom if you want to get the best battery with a custom kernel.
LoKKeR said:
And what kernel you suggests my for stock rom?! With overclock.
I can't download any anthrax kernels. And i can't understand if anthrax kernels are stable.
Ah, i don't want a kernel that can drain my battery speedly.
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I've been using Ziggy's kernel on MeanRom and it has been rock solid for me with great battery (I took my phone off the charger yesterday morning, have been using it lightly to moderately, and sit at 43%). I would guess you could use it with stock Rom.
I have tryed leedroid but with it i have got graphical lags with asphalt 6 and that's realy stupid.
LoKKeR said:
I have tryed leedroid but with it i have got graphical lags with asphalt 6 and that's realy stupid.
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did u update the egl/gpu drivers ? I find they lag/lurch in some games
How i can. but it's stupid because with stock with out egl/gpu drivers updated asphalt run perfectly.
Here's the standard GSM gpu driver, just install the .zip in custom recovery.
meangreenie said:
Here's the standard GSM gpu driver, just install the .zip in custom recovery.
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Who have done this?! And for wath?!
I mean, these are the last drivers by qualcom?
OMG!!! Guys look what happen after some minutes if i play a 3d game (not stereoscopic)
I'm using MikRunny v.1.13 Rom.
WTF! Anyway this was happening also before i flash the gpu driver update zip.
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Please anser what happened to my phone? :S i haven't bricked nothing right? Because if i reboot it all get back right. Now i'm trying to change rom.
LoKKeR said:
Please anser what happened to my phone? :S i haven't bricked nothing right? Because if i reboot it all get back right. Now i'm trying to change rom.
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i think you need to give us some info like rom, kernel gsm or cdma h boot and anything you flashed with the info you gave us we cant do nothing but shoot in the dark
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416832
HB: 14.11007 (Is Right?)
GSM ROM
I can flash gpu driver update zip with all gingerbreads roms right?
(Read some post first these)
LoKKeR said:
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416832
HB: 14.11007 (Is Right?)
GSM ROM
I can flash gpu driver update zip with all gingerbreads roms right?
(Read some post first these)
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first i would try a rom that is not a port like leedroid im not gsm so i dont know witch ones are good but it looks like one of the better ones gpu driver updates i dont know if it can be flashed on gsm but try a non ported rom would be the best place to start
if you are s on flash the kernel with bootloader good luck hope i helped out
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first i would try a rom that is not a port like leedroid im not gsm so i dont know witch ones are good but it looks like one of the better ones gpu driver updates i dont know if it can be flashed on gsm but try a non ported rom would be the best place to start
if you are s on flash the kernel with bootloader good luck hope i helped out
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I'm s-off. Can you help me too choose a good rom? Every rom i try seams to be unstable or have much battery drain (with standard cpu clock of course, not with overclock enabled).
I'm not a GSM user but as anyone will tell you.. read, read, and read again.
Go to a ROM which you think you want, read the posts about battery life/bugs. Flash it and actually use it for yourself. Not every one has the exact same set up.
985713985732962986 others before you have asked "which is the best ROM?"
985713985732962986 others before you have asked "which is the best ROM?"
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Yes i know that xP But there are only a few roms, with enought bugs of stability someone.
I love sense 3.5 but i have tryed 3/4 roms with it and only one have worked good. But then i had the grapich error i said before.
I can be content also with only stock rom with modded kernel e some other features but i can't download anthrax kernel and others kernels i don't like them very much.
LoKKeR said:
Yes i know that xP But there are only a few roms, with enought bugs of stability someone.
I love sense 3.5 but i have tryed 3/4 roms with it and only one have worked good. But then i had the grapich error i said before.
I can be content also with only stock rom with modded kernel e some other features but i can't download anthrax kernel and others kernels i don't like them very much.
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i must ask y cant you download anthrax kernels out of gsm roms leedroid looks to have some good support just try it out stick with it stock and see how it works i tend to stay away from ports and not all working roms but i live in a 4 g area just stick with a modded stock rom. read the op till you understand what you are doing need help ask and google can be your best friend if i was gsm i would start with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245424
good luck
Thank you. I will re-try the leedroid and test it's stability.
I hope good things.
Hi
(I have done a fair search about this and did come across some results but im still not quite sure on what to do)
This is my first attempt at rooting my phone and i want to make sure i dont end up with a $600 brick.
Im going to use the CF-root method outlined in this tutorial thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 unbranded and bought in australia.
I have already searched for my kernal versions on http://hotfile.com/list/1967350/4304d29 but its not listed.
My kernal is: [email protected] #2
This is the one listed in the CF-root tutorial thread and the one im planning on using: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip, would this be the correct one?
Here is a screenshot of my "about phone" page:
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That is my main question.
If im successfully in rooting my phone am i correct that i can go ahead and start trying out different ROM's? As long as that kernel is installed i can just install whatever ROM(for the SGS2 of coarse) i like on top?
Big thanks for any help.
Xanode said:
My kernal is: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2[email protected] #2
This is the one listed in the CF-root tutorial thread and the one im planning on using: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip, would this be the correct one?
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Yes, it is.
Xanode said:
If im successfully in rooting my phone am i correct that i can go ahead and start trying out different ROM's? As long as that kernel is installed i can just install whatever ROM(for the SGS2 of coarse) i like on top?
Big thanks for any help.
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Yes, having a CF-Root kernel means you get root, busybox and CWM recovery. These tools allow you to install custom roms and mod your phone with ease.
You may find that most roms come with another kernel, as long as it isn't a stock kernel things should be fine in terms of modding
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Your choice of kernel is correct.
After rooting, you'll be able to flash other roms using cwm. you'll find plenty of tutorials and videos floating arnd on the net.
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beetfarmer said:
Yes, having a CF-Root kernel means you get root, busybox and CWM recovery. These tools allow you to install custom roms and mod your phone with ease.
You may find that most roms come with another kernel, as long as it isn't a stock kernel things should be fine in terms of modding
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Cheers for the help guys, much appreciated.
So just how important is having the correct kernel? In terms of safety, ah la non bricking my phone is it best to have a kernel as close to the most up to date official stock one?
And when i do flash a custom ROM/Kernel do they already come with root or ?
Big thanks for any help.
There's always a (very small) risk you'll brick your phone with any given flash. If you used the wrong CFRoot kernel, the worst that could normally happen is the phone wouldn't boot. As long as you chose the CFRoot kernel that is an exact or closest match to your current kernel, you'll be fine.
The only thing you need to be careful about re: possibly bricking your phone is ensuring you're flashing firmware for the SGS2 variant you have; I.E only flash I9100 firmware to your phone.
Every kernel that I've seen that's been supplied with a custom rom has been rooted. Obviously if you flash a new kernel or a rom (I've never seen a rom without a kernel supplied), the new kernel will overwrite your existing kernel.
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Cheers for the help guys, much appreciated.
So just how important is having the correct kernel? In terms of safety, ah la non bricking my phone is it best to have a kernel as close to the most up to date official stock one?
And when i do flash a custom ROM/Kernel do they already come with root or ?
Big thanks for any help.
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It's always reccomended to have a kernel as close to your most up to date official stock one, but in terms of safety, if things were to go wrong, ie: bootloop/stuck on boot logo, then this is classed as a "softbrick" & not a hardbrick, & is relatively easy to recover from by just pulling your battery then going into recovery & doing wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache! & if that fails then there's always this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15330252 or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458 for your salvation!
In general, as long as you're not flashing a Pit file or a Bootloader through Odin 3, then the chances of you hardbricking your expensive toy are minimal!
Once rooted, you can always use CWM recovery, or install mobile odin (needs root!) to flash whatever you like from there! At least that way you'll never have a warning triangle or flash counter going up in value, & you can always use triangle away here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 to reset your counter for warranty repairs!
Awesome help guys thanks very much.
I have one last thing to clear up and then ill stop pestering you guys, i promice
So if i manage to get the initial CFRoot kernel flashed and root my S2, then can i go ahead and flash a custom kernel/ROM like this one(following the instructions given on the page to a T)((for example)([ROM][ICS][02/05][IMPORTANT P.1454]HyDrOG3N-ICS 02.05[BYEDROG3NICS.ED'][DASWAGG])(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530179) ive found in the "Galaxy S II Android Development" section and only have the (very small) risk of bricking?
I know this is all in the tutorial thread but i just wanna make sure im doing things correctly.
And damn, mobile odin is sweet, once i get my head around things ill def be using it.
Big thanks again for any and all help.
Thats what the instructions say flash via CWM recovery .
Risk of bricking if you follow the instructions is almost nil .
jje
I have another thing i need to clarify,
So most modded rom's come with their own kernels, can i choose to install just the rom and use the CF-root kernel? Would that be on the safer side of things? And if i did use the included kernel that would be for performance increase side of things?
Thanks for any help.
Install the ROM, then flash a kernel cleaning script and finally CF-Root. A cleaning script is optional but usually a good idea when switching kernels.
The included kernel in a ROM is usually just there by preference of the ROM dev. It doesn't always mean it will be more stable or better for performance/battery etc. The only way to find out is to test - in the end it's whatever works really.
Cheers for the help
Hi-
I tried to flash TWRP earlier today and now when I try to boot into recovery, the screen just goes black. The phone is a rooted Verizon prepaid Galaxy S4 with stock ROM.
Fortunately, the phone will otherwise boot normally. How can I reinstall a recovery system?
Thank you!
PnG
Pickngrin said:
Hi-
I tried to flash TWRP earlier today and now when I try to boot into recovery, the screen just goes black. The phone is a rooted Verizon prepaid Galaxy S4 with stock ROM.
Fortunately, the phone will otherwise boot normally. How can I reinstall a recovery system?
Thank you!
PnG
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Odin stock from www.sammobile.com. Stock recovery is included in the tar. Use FlashFire for flashing, the bootloader is locked on this device.
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bilgerryan said:
Odin stock from www.sammobile.com. Stock recovery is included in the tar. Use FlashFire for flashing, the bootloader is locked on this device.
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Thank you. Do I download from the Firmware section of that site?
Also, after I flash that, will I be able to change to a custom ROM, like Cyanogen? I have been experiencing a lot of overheating and poor battery life.
Pickngrin said:
Thank you. Do I download from the Firmware section of that site?
Also, after I flash that, will I be able to change to a custom ROM, like Cyanogen? I have been experiencing a lot of overheating and poor battery life.
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Yes and yes
OK, I just flashed the stock firmware that I downloaded from Sammobile.com using Flashfire. My phone appears unchanged. I still cannot boot into recovery mode, and all of my apps and settings are unchanged. What did I do wrong?
Thanks again.
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no and no ?
you can't run any custom roms on this device other then stock tw based ones
Despite numerous attempts, I still don't have access to recovery mode. I used Odin to flash the stock firmware using the .tar file. I just tried flashing the PIT file, but the button quickly turns blue and says RESET, and my phone boots regularly.
Any ideas?
Legitsu said:
no and no ?
you can't run any custom roms on this device other then stock tw based ones
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So there are AOSP ROMs posted here for no reason? That's BS.
Pickngrin said:
Despite numerous attempts, I still don't have access to recovery mode. I used Odin to flash the stock firmware using the .tar file. I just tried flashing the PIT file, but the button quickly turns blue and says RESET, and my phone boots regularly.
Any ideas?
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Odin a stock tar.
bilgerryan said:
Odin a stock tar.
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I thought that's what I did - I downloaded a stock firmware from Sammobile.com - I545VRUGOF1_I545VZWGOF1_I545VRUGOF1_HOME.tar.md5
I tried to flash it again last night and although it passed, nothing on my phone was different (apps were all there, did not go through new phone startup sequence).
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So there are AOSP ROMs posted here for no reason? That's BS.
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do I really need to explain what locked bootloaders are ?
the i545/i545pp is locked the only exception is if you have a original one thats still running 4.2.2 and no you can't downgrade
the s4 is a dead device MOVE ON
Legitsu said:
do I really need to explain what locked bootloaders are ?
the i545/i545pp is locked the only exception is if you have a original one thats still running 4.2.2 and no you can't downgrade
the s4 is a dead device MOVE ON
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Yes I know what a locked bootloader is, but I am rooted with a custom ROM. You can flash ROMs and mods with FlashFire. Not dead by any means.
bilgerryan said:
Yes I know what a locked bootloader is, but I am rooted with a custom ROM. You can flash ROMs and mods with FlashFire. Not dead by any means.
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its very dead the only rom currently maintained is stang4liter
and thats not a 'custom-rom' its a the stock-rom debloted and tuned
stop confusing the nub there is no TWRP NO CWM NO ASOP NO AOKP NO Cyan/linage NO Custom kernels
Legitsu said:
its very dead the only rom currently maintained is stang4liter
and thats not a 'custom-rom' its a the stock-rom debloted and tuned
stop confusing the nub there is no TWRP NO CWM NO ASOP NO AOKP NO Cyan/linage NO Custom kernels
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How are your comments helping anyone? You think it's dead, good for you. I, for one, am still currently using and developing for this device. As long as people are still using the device and the ROMs that are available then the device is not dead.
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How are your comments helping anyone? You think it's dead, good for you. I, for one, am still currently using and developing for this device. As long as people are still using the device and the ROMs that are available then the device is not dead.
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because he was asking if cyanogen was a thing ITS NOT
stop arguing with me
there are no custom kernels no custom pre-boot recovery you may or may not get root depending on your firmware version
there hasn't been a update of Note to any of the Roms in this sub in YEARS
sorry you disagree you are welcome to waste hours trying to get kexec running on the device then we will have something untill then its fuctionally dead because nothing you flash is gonna make a s4 relevant in 2017
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because he was asking if cyanogen was a thing ITS NOT
stop arguing with me
there are no custom kernels no custom pre-boot recovery you may or may not get root depending on your firmware version
there hasn't been a update of Note to any of the Roms in this sub in YEARS
sorry you disagree you are welcome to waste hours trying to get kexec running on the device then we will have something untill then its fuctionally dead because nothing you flash is gonna make a s4 relevant in 2017
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So your advice to someone looking to make their device run better is to buy a new/different device? Just because it isn't "relevant" to you doesn't mean people aren't still using it. Kindly take your comments to a relevant forum.
Legitsu said:
because he was asking if cyanogen was a thing ITS NOT
stop arguing with me
there are no custom kernels no custom pre-boot recovery you may or may not get root depending on your firmware version
there hasn't been a update of Note to any of the Roms in this sub in YEARS
sorry you disagree you are welcome to waste hours trying to get kexec running on the device then we will have something untill then its fuctionally dead because nothing you flash is gonna make a s4 relevant in 2017
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I just bought a brand new S4 in Feb 2018 - on purpose, installed SmartDroid so I can enjoy a lightening fast quality device that's ad-free and has 3 - 4 day battery use - Trust me when I say, this is absolutely the most relevant aspect of the Smartphone experience.