Hi guys, I don't have a Vibrant myself but a friend asked if I could update him to 2.2.
So,
a) Where can I download stock firmwares. *edit- found this, is it latest?
b) What are some good FULLY FUNCTIONAL roms?
I have downloaded AIO Vibrant Toolbox, will that be enough to flash from stock 2.1 or do I need Odin? I have/can use adb etc & I'm not a noob, just my 1st time looking at a Sammy phone.
TIA for any answers.
*edit 2- Wtf is JFD?
Download and install Vibrant Kies Mini from Samsung Vibrant Download Center. This will update your friend's Vibrant to the official 2.2
Thanks for the reply!
I have heard only bad things about Kies in the little research I've done so far. Is it the safest way to go?
AyDee said:
Thanks for the reply!
I have heard only bad things about Kies in the little research I've done so far. Is it the safest way to go?
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I don't know if it is the safest, but I have done it at least 5 times and it never failed me.
Try Toxic. It's really fast and stable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203549
Whatever you do, do NOT do what was just suggested by Krys.
Your research isn't wrong. There's a reason that "Kies killed my phone" is the only surefire way to get warranty work done on your Vibrant. It's all kinds of bad.
As for good ROMs, you probably noticed in our Vibrant bible that there are quite a few.
Bionix 1.3.1 (untouched by me) is reportedly the most stable experience, though it hasn't been updated in some time (some would say it doesn't need updating).
Zendroid is probably the best stripped down and tweaked Froyo ROM. Touchwiz has been removed as has had pretty much all the bloatware.
If you're into theming, and don't want to make the jump to MIUI (2.3.7 Gingerbread AOSP ROM), I suggest giving Toxic8 a try. It's been stable in my experience, and the number of themes available for it are pretty extensive. It's also the newest of the Froyo ROMs, so it has all the latest tweaks.
If you need instructions on how to install (flash) them, there are multiple guides to choose from in our development and other forums.
Happy hunting! Drinks are on the house!
BIG Thanks for the quick answers.
He was wanting stock at first but I'll see what I can talk him into. I probably won't be able to give him much support after I flash so I'll definitely look at those more stable roms you mentioned, kaintfm. Gonna go "thank" another random post of yours.
Cheers.
I am using Toxic8 now after coming from a Motorola (locked bootloader with no custom kernels) however we broke it down and are in the process of developing CM7.1 for it. Not bad for a phone that had no "official" update from the manufacturer.
Anyways, like I said, I am using Toxic8 w/ Gingerbread theme and have no complaints so far. I have basically put this thing through the ringer over the last few weeks and it is holding up pretty damn good. Comes with Bali 1.2OC kernel and build.prop tweaks and V6supercharger. I like it enough to make it my "home" ROM.
I definitely agree with kaintfm on avoiding Kies. It's much easier to flash via CWM anyway. I highly recommend ZenDroid and Project-V, but what I'll be sticking with for quite some time is the Ultimate 8.2 port. Battery life is fantastic for me, and it's one of the smoothest roms I've used (previously ZenDroid). But honestly, it will all be a matter of personal preference since pretty much all the Froyo roms we have are slick and polished.
AyDee said:
Hi guys, I don't have a Vibrant myself but a friend asked if I could update him to 2.2.
So,
a) Where can I download stock firmwares. *edit- found this, is it latest?
b) What are some good FULLY FUNCTIONAL roms?
I have downloaded AIO Vibrant Toolbox, will that be enough to flash from stock 2.1 or do I need Odin? I have/can use adb etc & I'm not a noob, just my 1st time looking at a Sammy phone.
TIA for any answers.
*edit 2- Wtf is JFD?
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Your link in the Op is to KB5 (T959UVKB5) T959 is the vibrant model number, KB5 is the build number. It is the last 2.2 froyo for the vibrant. You can find the build number of what's currently on the phone in settings/about phone.
JFD (T959UVJFD) was the original build when the phone was released.
To keep the phone stock at the latest 2.2 use the link (T959UVKB5) you noted. If you have used Odin before (a samsung flashing tool) use that or you can root the phone and used the .zip file in CWM. There are links to Odin and ways to root in this forum. The Vibrant is very easy to root and Flash.
The stock KB5 is what you linked to. All the other Roms based on KB5 are good, they are pretty much just themed differently. All the 2.3 Gingerbread roms have issues (which may or may not bother you but I would not want to support some one else's phone with the issues, GPS, FC's, reboots, etc.) as they are ports from other phones
Kies Mini worked for me, and I like the SBL update.
I've used Kies Mini to update to KB5 when it first came out and I'm glad I did it. The process was smooth and easy, and the update included an update to the SBL which dramatically made my 3 buttons work great.
Many of the roms here have the SBL update taken out.
I would say if you don't have voodoo or any other stuff, and you can odin back to JFD, I would try kies mini without being too scared.
Excellent, thanks again to everyone!
I got all the info I had hoped for from all angles.
Stay classy, Vibrant forums!
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Hello folks,
I am some what new to the Android OS, I have a vibrant that has been updated with mini kies to the JI6 2.1 ECLAIR. I am anxious to try out Froyo. I thought I would wait awhile until the Devs could work out some bugs. I think that has happened by now. So I have three questions.
1. what is the most stable custom Froyo based ROM I can flash on my vibrant?
2. Is there a Froyo based ROM that already has mobile AP enabled for the vibrant?
3. Where (if possible) can I download a stock ROM of the vibrant? (Before you tell me to make one, know that mine is not stock, I have installed OCLF, and the JI6 update)
thanks for any help that can be given,
RAMROD
lovemysgs said:
Hello folks,
I am some what new to the Android OS, I have a vibrant that has been updated with mini kies to the JI6 2.1 ECLAIR. I am anxious to try out Froyo. I thought I would wait awhile until the Devs could work out some bugs. I think that has happened by now. So I have three questions.
1. what is the most stable custom Froyo based ROM I can flash on my vibrant?
2. Is there a Froyo based ROM that already has mobile AP enabled for the vibrant?
3. Where (if possible) can I download a stock ROM of the vibrant? (Before you tell me to make one, know that mine is not stock, I have installed OCLF, and the JI6 update)
thanks for any help that can be given,
RAMROD
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1. [ROM] Obsidian V2 - JK2 Official Froyo Based 2.2 - Team Whiskey - *11/08/10* Very stable for me
2. Yes [ROM] Obsidian V2 - JK2 Official Froyo Based 2.2 - Team Whiskey - *11/08/10* I think most of the Froyo releases have it now.
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739091
This is my preference, seems very stable and can be a daily driver. I imagine its going to have an update soon, we'll see. I don't like TW, if you do, perhaps try another version (eugenes or TWs Obsidian).
http://board.teamwhiskey.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=181
Mobile AP should be in there, Im charging so I can't check.
s15274n said:
This is my preference, seems very stable and can be a daily driver. I imagine its going to have an update soon, we'll see. I don't like TW, if you do, perhaps try another version (eugenes or TWs Obsidian).
http://board.teamwhiskey.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=181
Mobile AP should be in there, Im charging so I can't check.
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-- Wait the link was to a "True Stock" 2.1 rom, are you saying that is your current preference over Froyo?
-- Your aversions to TW... is that you don;t like them personally, or you do not like their roms?
^ HAHAA, Sorry, let me clarify:
I LOVE Team Whiskey. I HATE TouchWiz (TW).
The link is to Onyx. It is 2.2 without TW (TouchWiz). It flies on my Vibrant... no FCs, very stable. I imagine they are going to have an update soon but the good news is they are not wiping data now so you can flash R21, then R22 and not lose anything. If/when they release R23 I imagine that too will not wipe data so you can just flash right on top and not lose anything.
LauncherPro is more appealing to me, more customizable and it's faster. There is nothing I like about TW better than LP. I also hate scrolling left to right (I know there is an alt way, but LP is better for me). Look at the downloads/comments for Onyx (no TW) vs. Obsidian (the 2.2 version with touchwiz) and you will see an overwhelming majority prefer no TW.
s15274n said:
^ HAHAA, Sorry, let me clarify:
I LOVE Team Whiskey. I HATE TouchWiz (TW).
The link is to Onyx. It is 2.2 without TW (TouchWiz). It flies on my Vibrant... no FCs, very stable. I imagine they are going to have an update soon but the good news is they are not wiping data now so you can flash R21, then R22 and not lose anything. If/when they release R23 I imagine that too will not wipe data so you can just flash right on top and not lose anything.
LauncherPro is more appealing to me, more customizable and it's faster. There is nothing I like about TW better than LP. I also hate scrolling left to right (I know there is an alt way, but LP is better for me). Look at the downloads/comments for Onyx (no TW) vs. Obsidian (the 2.2 version with touchwiz) and you will see an overwhelming majority prefer no TW.
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So I installed bionics Obsidian 2.2 on my vibrant using Clockwork rom manager. Everything went smooth. It installed and booted just great, I really liked what I saw. Only problem I ran into was I had purchased a app before I flashed rom. After flash, it was gone.. not just off the phone but not in the market either. No big deal normally I would just go into market and click Downloads and there it would be. Not this time, cant even find it doing a search. I paid like $14 usd for it so I would like it. But its completely gone. Maybe it wont show it to me because of the new firmware?
Now, it is not there and my first instinct told me to re-flash... So I open clockwork and try and re-install. I locate file on SD.. But, instead of rebooting into clockwork, it reboots like its going to and reboots again but into standard recovery OS mode.
What would be the easiest way for me to re-flash this using a macbook?
Remember reading somewhere that the market installed was the european version so some paid apps would appear. However i can't seem to find the post that originally mentioned this issue. Anyone else remember if obsidian was using the european version of the market?
C to the L-O-T-O-R-I-O, U-S, you just, lay down slow.
If you have clockwork still installed (the answer is yes if you have a team whiskey rom loaded), if you get to the standard pre-loader, recovery mode, just select "reinstall packages..." That should get you into CwR
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s15274n said:
^ HAHAA, Sorry, let me clarify:
I LOVE Team Whiskey. I HATE...
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Just got onyx up on my phone, and damn.... You were 11O% correct about launcher pro.. Did you buy the full version?
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Regarding apps... don't forget to get Titanium Backup and backup not only all your apps but also their data. I recommend the donated pro version for $5.99 which makes the backup/restore process completely painless and automatic. So after you flash a new rom if something like you describe happens you can just recover your app from your backup.
ok so i've went through the threads here and pretty much got a handle on what's what but some are little outdated. though since i'm new, i've already applied the ED01 froyo OTA update from stock as soon as i opened it up and a lot of the stuff here are applied to older firmwares. so first things first, i tried to root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790004 using the fascinateRootv02 but no go. i hear you can use superoneclick but looking at the superonelick thread, samsung fascinate is not supported? so if someone can point me to the right direction, i would appreciate it.
so with that said, i know there are a lot of roms available. i want to just stick to one that works well and avoid much as possible in keep changing roms. so what is the most popular roms out of the bunch?
thanks!
droidfoshizzle said:
ok so i've went through the threads here and pretty much got a handle on what's what but some are little outdated. though since i'm new, i've already applied the ED01 froyo OTA update from stock as soon as i opened it up and a lot of the stuff here are applied to older firmwares. so first things first, i tried to root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790004 using the fascinateRootv02 but no go. i hear you can use superoneclick but looking at the superonelick thread, samsung fascinate is not supported? so if someone can point me to the right direction, i would appreciate it.
so with that said, i know there are a lot of roms available. i want to just stick to one that works well and avoid much as possible in keep changing roms. so what is the most popular roms out of the bunch?
thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045048&page=2
I havent rooted an official 2.2 update.. but this should work.. welcome!!!
EDIT.. I BELIEVE YOU COULD INSTALL odin, and just flash a freshly rooted official ED01.. but ide wait for somemore answers b4 trying anything.. ppl usually get at u pretty quick
ace5198 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045048&page=2
I havent rooted an official 2.2 update.. but this should work.. welcome!!!
EDIT.. I BELIEVE YOU COULD INSTALL odin, and just flash a freshly rooted official ED01.. but ide wait for somemore answers b4 trying anything.. ppl usually get at u pretty quick
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You are correct. You can just odin a CWR of your choice and then flash a ROM with the Super User package already in place and kaboom rooted
Superonelick (version...let me look here.....ugh... version 1.8) is fascinate compatible and I myself have used it before.
cheers.
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To answer you question OP, the most popular ROM is Ultimatekangbang (Community ROM v1.x), Evil Fascination, and CyanogenMod 7 (Koas or CM7 by JT **Gingerbread**)
Quick break down
Kangbang (Comm)
-Community developed and updated frequently
-Most popular
-Comes with an overclockable/undervoltable kernel (up to 1.6ghz)
Evil Fascination
-2nd only to Kangbang
-Great ROM very clean
-No kernel (since I last checked could be wrong)
- Just use one of the PBJ kernels that are under volted for better battery life
-beta testing the LG android launcher
CM7
-Gingerbread (2.3)
-Camera, MMS, and BT do not function until a 2.3 official leak is obtained
-Smooth and completely open source
-heavily customizable
I use Kangbang 1.3 with the 100uv PBJ kernel and I see no crashes or force closing issues alongside 25 to 30 hours of battery life under normal use.
gkirby11 said:
You are correct. You can just odin a CWR of your choice and then flash a ROM with the Super User package already in place and kaboom rooted
Superonelick (version...let me look here.....ugh... version 1.8) is fascinate compatible and I myself have used it before.
cheers.
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To answer you question OP, the most popular ROM is Ultimatekangbang (Community ROM v1.x), Evil Fascination, and CyanogenMod 7 (Koas or CM7 by JT **Gingerbread**)
Quick break down
Kangbang (Comm)
-Community developed and updated frequently
-Most popular
-Comes with an overclockable/undervoltable kernel (up to 1.6ghz)
Evil Fascination
-2nd only to Kangbang
-Great ROM very clean
-No kernel (since I last checked could be wrong)
- Just use one of the PBJ kernels that are under volted for better battery life
-beta testing the LG android launcher
CM7
-Gingerbread (2.3)
-Camera, MMS, and BT do not function until a 2.3 official leak is obtained
-Smooth and completely open source
-heavily customizable
I use Kangbang 1.3 with the 100uv PBJ kernel and I see no crashes or force closing issues alongside 25 to 30 hours of battery life under normal use.
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thanks for the info! hmm so you don't have to root to use odin? cool, i'll try this.
would voodoo work with kangbang? just saying because it seems like voodoo is the most popular kernel here. how different is 100uv PBJ then with voodoo? is there a there a one stop shop thread on info of which kernel does what?
droidfoshizzle said:
thanks for the info! hmm so you don't have to root to use odin? cool, i'll try this.
would voodoo work with kangbang? just saying because it seems like voodoo is the most popular kernel here. how different is 100uv PBJ then with voodoo? is there a there a one stop shop thread on info of which kernel does what?
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odin a pre rooted rom... found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048380
again i say welcome and enjoy ur amazing new phone.. i prefeer community rom
I have a few questions to ask.
1. How do I keep CWM installed on the phone? I was able to get it to ODIN and have it, but every time it restarts, it's lost.
2. What is the best ROM for this device? I really would like to keep some of the Samsung/Touchwiz elements.
3. What all do I have to know to do anything on here? Let's say... On the Droid X, I had an .apk to one click root. I used ROM Manager to reboot to clockwork and from there I just selected the zip for the ROM I wanted installed. Is there anything special for this device I'll have to do on here? I already have it rooted and I already know I'll have to use ODIN for a lot of things, but I don't really know what it's purpose is I suppose.
4. Is there an easy way to get rid of Bingware/VZW Bloatware?
Thanks!
I have an asnwer to questions #2 and 4. By far the best rom is COMROM 2.0 , which u can find in fascinate development thread. The answer to question 4 is, yes there is an eassy way to get rid of it, all u have to do is flash comrom it gets rid of all the bloatware for you (like I said its the best rom out there)
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1. If you are running the stock 2.2 OTA updates from verizon the stock kernel is what is holding your CWM back. It will reinstall the stock recovery every time you reboot.
-The best way to elevate this problem is to flash a new kernel. There are many to choose from and not all will work with your fascinate.
-If you choose to flash Unlimate Kangbang (comm ROM) you can flash a kernel and ROM in one nice little package. See the sticky in the dev forum for more kernels and info.
2. This is really up in the air. Many will say Kangbang (comm ROM) simply because they use it and it is spear headed by a majority of the developers for our phone. There are 5 or 6 options for you to choose from and reading over their features would be best.
-Cyanogen MOD 7 is in the works and currently there are two versions. Koas's version is said to be slightly more buggy then JT's. Neither have fully working camera's as of yet. The word on the street though is that JT may have a fully (don't quote me) working release in the coming weeks. If camera is not a deal breaker check it out.
3. I would check here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948722
-This post is a little out of date but it is rich with information on the fascinate. ODIN will be your friend, it is what we use when things go.... not as planned. There are many ODIN packages (radios, ROMS, etc) that will clean the fascinate of previous installs and take care of some problems you may be having if you flash a lot. It should be noted now that most of the ROMS out are already ROOTED so one click and other methods are not needed completely.
4. Yes. If you simply want a stock touchwiz ROM then you can look them up in the sticky. Many of the Devs debloat and debing the stock releases for those that choose that route as an alternative!
Cheers!
gkirby11 said:
1. If you are running the stock 2.2 OTA updates from verizon the stock kernel is what is holding your CWM back. It will reinstall the stock recovery every time you reboot.
-The best way to elevate this problem is to flash a new kernel. There are many to choose from and not all will work with your fascinate.
-If you choose to flash Unlimate Kangbang (comm ROM) you can flash a kernel and ROM in one nice little package. See the sticky in the dev forum for more kernels and info.
2. This is really up in the air. Many will say Kangbang (comm ROM) simply because they use it and it is spear headed by a majority of the developers for our phone. There are 5 or 6 options for you to choose from and reading over their features would be best.
-Cyanogen MOD 7 is in the works and currently there are two versions. Koas's version is said to be slightly more buggy then JT's. Neither have fully working camera's as of yet. The word on the street though is that JT may have a fully (don't quote me) working release in the coming weeks. If camera is not a deal breaker check it out.
3. I would check here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948722
-This post is a little out of date but it is rich with information on the fascinate. ODIN will be your friend, it is what we use when things go.... not as planned. There are many ODIN packages (radios, ROMS, etc) that will clean the fascinate of previous installs and take care of some problems you may be having if you flash a lot. It should be noted now that most of the ROMS out are already ROOTED so one click and other methods are not needed completely.
4. Yes. If you simply want a stock touchwiz ROM then you can look them up in the sticky. Many of the Devs debloat and debing the stock releases for those that choose that route as an alternative!
Cheers!
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1. How do I know which kernel will work with my phone? And if it's easier, I would prefer to just shoot a ROM with kernel at the phone instead of installing separately.
2. What 5 or 6 am I looking at? I know about the COMM ROM, but I'm unsure I actually want to head that route due to the fact that I don't want to go COMPLETELY stock. After using this phone for a little bit, I really like some parts of Touchwiz, and I'd prefer not to lose that.
3. Thanks for the link. I'll definitely read that over.
4. What sticky are you talking about? I'm looking to get rid of Bing ASAP as this is just killing me when I want to use voice commands or search for anything.... It heads to Bing. I wouldn't mind Bing if I had a WP7, but this is a Google Experience.... Well, technically, it's not, but you understand what I mean.
There are ODIN packages in the development section that have a rom, kernel, etc. You can get a package that is stock... but no bloat, no bing. That would be pretty easy to do. Just make sure you backup data on your phone prior to messing with any of this. Really, I would still recommend com rom, ef, or miui wiz.
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jptech7 said:
There are ODIN packages in the development section that have a rom, kernel, etc. You can get a package that is stock... but no bloat, no bing. That would be pretty easy to do. Just make sure you backup data on your phone prior to messing with any of this. Really, I would still recommend com rom, ef, or miui wiz.
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I don't know what I'm looking for. This forum is too jumbled with thousands of other ROMs and kernels and just everything.
the Evil Fascination rom thread answers a lot of your questions. It includes a kernel, it's voodoo'ed, and its debloated. if you want some of the samsung tw stuff, theres a portion on that thread where you can install it individually.
i'd start off finding a debloated/deodexed stock package and flashing that plus any custom kernels and mods and stuff you may want. Then check out the roms you might want, the two major ones right now being ComRom and CM7, but there are Evil Fascination, Dark Revenge, Superclean, and others which are stable and debloated as well.
tapatalked from my rooted/debloated stock eb01 Fascinate
Can you guys just link me to a ROM that's debloated? All I want is Google back so I can give this phone to my mom so she can have a good phone for once.
Shamrock13 said:
Can you guys just link me to a ROM that's debloated? All I want is Google back so I can give this phone to my mom so she can have a good phone for once.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044406
You want the second link in the OP.
MrBigFeathers said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044406
You want the second link in the OP.
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Doesn't really help. I flashed it, and it still gives me the Bing search when I hit the search button.
Shamrock13 said:
Doesn't really help. I flashed it, and it still gives me the Bing search when I hit the search button.
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So I ended up installing EF, the MIUI, and the CommROM. I was just testing them for 10-15 minutes. So far, I like the CommROM the best, but I think MIUI is close.
I've been using CommROM all day, but I hate the colours. I wish it was more a standard Touchwhiz colour palette instead.
Also, I cannot seem to get the time to show up in the status bar. I unchecked the box in TSM parts and restarted my phone, but it's still not showing up. Is there something special I have to do?
change the text color setting in status bar settings in tsm parts, then reboot. As for the rest of the colors; there are plenty of themes for comrom 2.0
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Hello everyone! I recently began contemplating rooting and doing custom installs for my 959, for something fresh and better performing, also seems my music player has been acting up recently and am really interested in something new along with voodoo sound... If necessary anymore ? Thing is, there are so many ways to root, and there are so many custom roms??? I don't know where to start or what to look for? I just want one of the better, stable, new custom roms available as of this date for the t-959. I search but seems there's no definitive answer? Just a lot of roms haha?
Also when downloading a rom, do I have to download like 30-40-50 kernels and add them? I see all these roms, kernels and update??? Is it just download a rom and that's it, am I making more of it than it should be?
I'm just really noob'ish, really confused, and really, really nervous! I can't afford to brick this phone, but I really want something new.
Thanks for reading, and I apologize for some of the silly questions I have asked .
I fell in love with rom flashing as it greatly improves performance and gives phone a new look. Especially since Vibrant isn't supported anymore.. I can't live without voodoo goodies=) Definitely improves sound.
Negative side of custom roms is it takes up some of your time.. Finding a rom you like, tweaking it.. Not too mention you might brick you phone.
If you decide so.. the most important thing is always read OP...
I used superoneclick to root. I recommend Bionix 1.3.1 as a first rom very stable though a bit outdated. After playing around with the rom, you can try different 2.2 kernels and modems. Then go on to gingerbread roms.=)
Extremely easy. I'd suggest reading some of my guides in my signature.
I would Odin
Then download a ROM (nothing else needed)
Download my option b update.zip
Move both to internal sd
Reboot into recovery
Click reinstall packages
Choose to install zip from sd, select ROM, reboot.
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s15274n said:
Extremely easy. I'd suggest reading some of my guides in my signature.
I would Odin
Then download a ROM (nothing else needed)
Download my option b update.zip
Move both to internal sd
Reboot into recovery
Click reinstall packages
Choose to install zip from sd, select ROM, reboot.
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Thank you trailblazer and thanks s15....
Any roms you would recommend s15? I appreciate the starting rom you gave me Trail, I'm looking for something a little more up to date I suppose? I was looking at cm7 or Simply Honey 5.0 Revolution(JVR GB 2.3.4)? Something with voodoo already in it? Something pretty stable with a bit of features. Maybe a lil less lag than stock 2.2, better performance, audio and battery life as well?
Thanks so much again both!
cm7 in nightlies still, though seem pretty stable, i havent tried for a while. Lots of features though dont think battery too great.
Simply Honey is a good one, stable, lots of features, great developer support.
I'm currently on RevolutionRom 2.3.4, stable and smooth for me, only bad is itfreezes like once or twice a day. More of a sgs2 look which i like. Good battery.
FYI Flashing Gingerbread roms, you will need to flash gingerbread bootloaders to remove rainbows and see recovery ( theres a post on it)
Also GPS isn't stable on gingerbread.
trailblazerz11 said:
cm7 in nightlies still, though seem pretty stable, i havent tried for a while. Lots of features though dont think battery too great.
Simply Honey is a good one, stable, lots of features, great developer support.
I'm currently on RevolutionRom 2.3.4, stable and smooth for me, only bad is itfreezes like once or twice a day. More of a sgs2 look which i like. Good battery.
FYI Flashing Gingerbread roms, you will need to flash gingerbread bootloaders to remove rainbows and see recovery ( theres a post on it)
Also GPS isn't stable on gingerbread.
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I think I'm gonna try the simply honey one or wait till he does a final release?, as for the bootloaders, what do I do or go to there? Also for the kernels, do I need to download one for simply honey? Should I download one for it?
I seen some roms or kernel can improve wifi and signal? Is that true, if so point me in that direction hahaha...
Thanks so much bro by the way.
search for Vibrant gingerbread bootloader, it's flashable via odin..simply honey roms comes with bullet kernel & there's Simply Honey Talon Kernel build by simone201 =)
Thanks man, do you mind if I ask which one you would recommend (Odin or Clockwork?)... I stumbled upon this youtube how to called "Custom ROM installation tutorial for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant)", and was just wondering if I can apply all his methods to SH 5.0? Sorry tried to link it but cannot due to my post count... Oh and when I'm done, how should I proceed with the new talon kernel?
Also if there's a new release of honey or the final release, say I installed this one... Do I have to do it all over again? Same wit kernels? Finally, do I need to revert my unrooted stock 2.2 froyo back to a previous version before gingerbread or any of this?
Thanks for your reply. I'm actually feeling like it's almost go time with this rom and kernel haha. Really thanks heaps!
D bootloader is only flashable by odin..you can read the OP for simply honey, what you need is all in there in d development area..flash kernel that works 4ur phone u decide on that wether bullet or talon..you can use sgs kernel flasher to switch bet the two..
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Djhemz07 said:
D bootloader is only flashable by odin..you can read the OP for simply honey, what you need is all in there in d development area..flash kernel that works 4ur phone u decide on that wether bullet or talon..you can use sgs kernel flasher to switch bet the two..
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One last question before I do this, I seen SH 5.1, but I seen it was for the i9000? Which one should be used? or the one you may recommend? Im looking for voodoo sound controls.
Thanks
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Nevermind I read it will be up tomorrow... gonna do 5.1, this is pretty exciting as long as I don't screw anything up hahaha
i reverted back to stock firmware via odin and one click rooted my phone, factory wiped all data and now I remember after I rooted my phone I had unzipped file in my sd card and it told me that i can just delete it after I was done, well i did and then watched a video on clockwork that said not to delete it?
EDIT: Nevermind I fixed it, I just unrooted and rooted again...
So sorry for being a pain, I know you guys have better things to do.
3 questions and this thread is done... thanks for the help...
1. Does the market work on simply honey? Like can go in and search and download it like usual?
2. should I use odin to install 5.1 or cw?
3. how does the kb5 work? is that like default or do i have to flash it?
Thanks a million in advance!
Hello!
I currently use AXURA but i heard that newer rom can be faster or have some new features/fix. Any rom that i could try? I just want a lag free experience, good battery life and gps working properly. Also, some roms seems complicated to install. With axura i only needed to boot with clockword mod and install it. Can i still do that?
Thanks
Try actually reading some threads your questions are way to general and beginner u should do some homework first
eldgrim said:
Hello!
I currently use AXURA but i heard that newer rom can be faster or have some new features/fix. Any rom that i could try? I just want a lag free experience, good battery life and gps working properly. Also, some roms seems complicated to install. With axura i only needed to boot with clockword mod and install it. Can i still do that?
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Depends on if you want froyo or GB.
Previous poster was correct go to the development section and read. If you want froyo Trigger was nice and solid but not updated anymore. Crazy8 is also solid.
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Why are there SO MANY OF THESE DAMN THREADS!!! USE THE DAMN SEARCH BUTTON.
eldgrim said:
Hello!
I currently use AXURA but i heard that newer rom can be faster or have some new features/fix. Any rom that i could try? I just want a lag free experience, good battery life and gps working properly. Also, some roms seems complicated to install. With axura i only needed to boot with clockword mod and install it. Can i still do that?
Thanks
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1st I noticed you are in Canada, make sure the roms here compatible with the canadian Vibrant before you flash them.
2ndly if you want working GPS, then this automatically rules out GB unless you like rebooting your phone everytime you want to use the GPS. Also, 911 doesn't work on many of the GB roms, so you might be putting your life in danger also.
Do you guys have 911 in Canada?
My fall back rom is stock deodexed/rooted KB5 android 2.2, with the stock voodoo kb5 kernel. Then to eliminate any lag from touchwiz I run launcher pro instead. This combination is lag free, has a working GPS as good as it will get with our ****ty GPS, and 911 works. So I suggest for you. Install deodexed/rooted stock kb5, then the stock kb5 kernel with voodoo, then install launcherpro to eliminate touchwiz lag. enjoy
My GPS works just fine on gb roms as do others so don't listen to the post above
b1337 said:
My GPS works just fine on gb roms as do others so don't listen to the post above
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And a lot don't either
Read some of the information in this forum.
Look at this link, it is in the development
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991267
Depending on what you want and use the phone for, the differences between 2.2 roms and 2.3 roms are these two major things
2.2 roms will get you better battery life and more reliable GPS over 2.3 roms. So, depending how techie are are will probably be the thing that sways you. All the roms have specific instructions on how to flash, they are not hard if you understand written English.
ALSO.......... IN THE FUTURE PUT YOUR QUESTIONS IN THE Q&A NOT GENERAL
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