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Please don't flame me because I'm new to flashing.... I have been reading and digging for two hours but this information is very overwhelming and a lot to understand. I dug through the WIKI but am still hoping for a little guidance... I just got an AT&T Fuze and am looking to upgrade the rom. My questions are the following:
1) Using standard software (ActiveSync), can I back everything up and then restore it after a ROM update?
2) Do I need any special software to do the ROM update?
3) Is the performance difference really worth my time and effort?
4) Is it as easy as changing the registry key to remap the keyboard back?
5) Are there any negative ramifications of upgrading the ROM?
6) Is there a certain ROM that you guys recommend for speed but that is also stable?
I have no interest in modifying the ROMs... I'm just looking for a good solution to make this phone perfect by pepping it up a little bit.
Thanks for all the help!
hah2110 said:
1) Using standard software (ActiveSync), can I back everything up and then restore it after a ROM update?
2) Do I need any special software to do the ROM update?
3) Is the performance difference really worth my time and effort?
4) Is it as easy as changing the registry key to remap the keyboard back?
5) Are there any negative ramifications of upgrading the ROM?
6) Is there a certain ROM that you guys recommend for speed but that is also stable?
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Just IMHO :
1-U can only backup all the syncable outlook items.
2-U need to install HardSPL to unlock ur device.
3-Here, all our time are not worthless wasted.
4-Peace of cake.
5-No but with coutious.
6-
Thanks & sorry for my english.
I was wondering about a lot of these questions as well.
What would you guys suggest for roms to try?
Are some faster than others? Have more programs than others? Why do you like that specific flavor over the others?
clmbngbkng said:
I was wondering about a lot of these questions as well.
What would you guys suggest for roms to try?
Are some faster than others? Have more programs than others? Why do you like that specific flavor over the others?
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Monx there is responsible for putting up ROMeOS, which is what the to answer the "which rom" question lol
I'm about to flash ROMeOS to see why everyone loves it so much
I'll keep ya updated!
while we're at it, i'm going to post a question that i left in the raphael subforum here as well. is there an easier to understand instruction on how to flash back to stock rom for warranty purposes? i read into it...and got myself very confused
thanks in advance for any help/advice.
@Scoop3
Thanks for ur support
baboola said:
while we're at it, i'm going to post a question that i left in the raphael subforum here as well. is there an easier to understand instruction on how to flash back to stock rom for warranty purposes? i read into it...and got myself very confused
thanks in advance for any help/advice.
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Just follow these easy steps:
1-Flash ur stock ROM ( I assume u know where to find it )
2-See HardSPL forum & download Manual SSPL & stock ROM SPL
3-Unpack Manual SSPL, copy to ur device & run from ur device.
4-Flash Stock SPL as normal flash.
5-Done. (Send for warranty)
I hope there is nothing I missed
Can anyone else comment on 2,3 or 6? Thanks guys!
hah2110 said:
Can anyone else comment on 2,3 or 6? Thanks guys!
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Shees
2: you need hardspl, as stated before
3: yes, most cooked roms are much more responsive then the standard rom
6: read the start posts of the threads, and decide what you want, I don't have my crystal ball at hand to tell you what rom to use
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6) Is there a certain ROM that you guys recommend for speed but that is also stable?
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I too was very erm, "dubious" about how good a cooked ROM could be, how much difference it'd make, etc, also was very confused about which to use.
I tried the new Elite ROM, which was fantastic, but to me (and this is why we have different ROM's) it was loaded with just too much stuff, it worked well, but was overkill. I then gave ROMeOS2 a go, and found that to be a lot "lighter weight" then the Elite ROM.
it is all to do with what you want, if you want a fully loaded ROM, with tonnes of included goodness, then the likes of the Elite ROM are great, if you want a simpler, lighter weight ROM, then the likes of ROMeOS2 are super too.
it is all to do with personal preferences...
Thanks for making this thread and answering the questions on this thread. I too am new to this, and read as much as I could but at the end its overwhelming. This thread helped with alot of my questions for a beginner. Thanks guys keep up the good work.
Ditto... I've reading for the past few hours and got myself totally confused because this arena is completely new to me. Thank you all for your hard work and patience with noobs like me.
Can someone please provide us a resource that isnt cluttered like nuts to flash the phone with the snappiest rom available?
I have to agree with below. I tried Elite, then PROven and finally ROMeOS2. I liked ROMeOS2 the best out of all of them, followed by Elite. This is in terms of speed. ROMeOS is not feature packed, but you can always add this stuff in yourself, and thats what I prefer to do.
GazzaK said:
I tried the new Elite ROM, which was fantastic, but to me (and this is why we have different ROM's) it was loaded with just too much stuff, it worked well, but was overkill. I then gave ROMeOS2 a go, and found that to be a lot "lighter weight" then the Elite ROM.
it is all to do with personal preferences...
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Does anyone know of any simple, easy walkthroughs for updating the ROM? I really need to do this.
hah2110 said:
Please don't flame me because I'm new to flashing.... I have been reading and digging for two hours but this information is very overwhelming and a lot to understand. I dug through the WIKI but am still hoping for a little guidance... I just got an AT&T Fuze and am looking to upgrade the rom. My questions are the following:
1) Using standard software (ActiveSync), can I back everything up and then restore it after a ROM update?
2) Do I need any special software to do the ROM update?
3) Is the performance difference really worth my time and effort?
4) Is it as easy as changing the registry key to remap the keyboard back?
5) Are there any negative ramifications of upgrading the ROM?
6) Is there a certain ROM that you guys recommend for speed but that is also stable?
I have no interest in modifying the ROMs... I'm just looking for a good solution to make this phone perfect by pepping it up a little bit.
Thanks for all the help!
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1) Generally speaking updating between rom versions isn't a good idea, but you can find plenty of information about backing up your rom by searching.
2) You need HardSPL, and then to follow the flashing instructions. The information is already provided in numerous places.
3) If it wasn't do you think so many people would do it? If you don't think so, then you've only wasted one flash if you try.
4) There is a cab file to change the keyboard layout, search for it, you will find it.
5) That's a ridiculously broad questions, all the risks of flashing are easy to find, yet again, i say "search"
6) There is no "best" rom, it depends on what your preferences are.
Please use the tools are your disposal. Thread is now closed.
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
Tobe Honest the stock ROM is the best as of now its perfectly balanced
for performace & stablity, but if want you could install HYBROM v4.
Its in developers section check out.
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
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1.Unlock ur Bootloader,find some guide in the development forum
2.Maybe u need to flash a kernel that have a FULLY working CWM rec(need fastboot)
3.Install ur cusROM via cwm,dont forget to full wipe,do a backup 1st
IMO stock rom is the best right now,other rom are just like stock rom with some app removed drom it,plus it has a diff framework(maybe)
Hope u understand my broken english
Hit THANKS if i helped u
JayJayNeedsHelp said:
Ok first off, sorry for this post. I know theres problably a guide somewhere on the site on how to do this but everything ive found on the site so far is too difficult or muddled up for me to understand, im probably the biggest noob ever to come on here lol. Even if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
So anyway i have a SE mini xperia pro and i would love to install a custom ROM on it as i have been lead to believe it can increase performance and battery life. Another main reason i want to do this is so i can install App2Sd so i can store my apps on my 8gb memory card instead of the 120mb internal memory- hopefully that helps my phones performance also.
Model no. - U20i
Firmware Version - 2.1- Update1
Baseband Version - M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-5340415
Kernel Version - 2.6.29
Build Number - 2.1.A.0.6
Yesterday after hours of watching youtube videos and reading endless forums on this site, i finally rooted my phone and installed xrecovery on it. As far as i know, xrecovery is what is needed to install ROMs on an android phone, so i think im going in the right direction ?
I have a few questions which i would greatly appreciate if they could be answered by one of you smart people My first question is: Will installing a custom ROM increase my phone's battery life and performance? 2nd: What is best (most stable and fastest) ROM i could install for my particular model of the mini pro? and thirdly: Is it possible for someone to provide me with step by step instructions on how to do this? or even give me a link with instructions?
Ive spend hours and hours attempting and failing at this, if someone could help it would be hugely appreciated! Thanks a lot!
JayJay
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Are you talking of the SE xperia mini pro or the xperia x10 mini pro? If its the xperia mini pro sk17i then app2sd should work fine. If its the x10 mini pro, then sorry bro, but this is not the right section for your question (but you could use the rom 'Froyobread' for x10 mini pro. Its very stable and works on stock kernel, without unlocking bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190037 )
You may wish to read through the FAQ in X10 Mini/Pro forums, try wiping out some bloatware for a week or two before going on flashing custom ROMs.
first off, this is not xperia x10 mini pro u20i forum,
you just need to root and install CWM to install custom rom on that device, no need for unlocking bootloader
That's true, u20 isn't Xperia Mini Pro. You're talking about X10 mini pro. I had that phone, and it was easy to flash a custom rom: just install jdk on windows, download the flashtool, root it, install recovery and flash roms. It's not very difficult, really
OMFG i didnt read its u20 ==
Hello everyone,
I have tried my level best to find the answers to my questions by reading other posts but unable to find answer.
Here are some stupid question,
1. What is recommended , install ROM on external SD (I have class 10) or Internal SD?
2. I am thinking to do internal GPS module modification, will it work with upcoming android version? How up to date GPS mod software version.
3. In context of GPS internal module, what is recommended ROM to use?
4. At this point which ROM is most stable? I have been happily using Gtabcomb 3.3 something but ever since I updated to 3.4.2 , My tablet has some hiccups. Please recommend accordingly.
5. Many guys recommend to use “froyo combo”, are there any special steps for going from Honeycomb to froyo based ROM?
I think thats all for now.
I would appreciate any replies on my questions.
Thanks in advance.
Hello everyone,
I have tried my level best to find the answers to my questions by reading other posts but unable to find answer.
Here are some stupid question,
theteju said:
1. What is recommended , install ROM on external SD (I have class 10) or Internal SD?
2. I am thinking to do internal GPS module modification, will it work with upcoming android version? How up to date GPS mod software version.
3. In context of GPS internal module, what is recommended ROM to use?
4. At this point which ROM is most stable? I have been happily using Gtabcomb 3.3 something but ever since I updated to 3.4.2 , My tablet has some hiccups. Please recommend accordingly.
5. Many guys recommend to use “froyo combo”, are there any special steps for going from Honeycomb to froyo based ROM?
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I think thats all for now.
I would appreciate any replies on my questions.
Thanks in advance.
Hey guys , I am getting more and more confused after reading a lot post on the forum. I think I updated from Gtabcomb to Gtabcombover , are these two different ROMs altogether?
DO I need to update my CWM? if yes, what is the most stable version for bootloader v1.2?
There is a new firmware out for Gtablet , can someone please guide how to update the firmware?
I would appreciate your answers.
For GPS, read this thread and then ask specific questions.
Yes I have gone through the post, in fact that's where I have got idea for internal gps. It looks like you are the one who is supporting software side.
How ever, your post has no updates since a while. So in your opinion what is the future for that module, in terms of software support? Do you suggest I should go for the update?
Please disregard all other questions, as I repartioned and fresh install gtabcombover, so far things working smooth, except it froze once. I can live with that.
Many thanks.
theteju said:
Yes I have gone through the post, in fact that's where I have got idea for internal gps. It looks like you are the one who is supporting software side.
How ever, your post has no updates since a while. So in your opinion what is the future for that module, in terms of software support? Do you suggest I should go for the update?
Please disregard all other questions, as I repartioned and fresh install gtabcombover, so far things working smooth, except it froze once. I can live with that.
Many thanks.
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We are working on perfecting the GPS side of the software in ICS. There is a build that is released that works but not perfectly yet. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525367
theteju said:
How ever, your post has no updates since a while. So in your opinion what is the future for that module, in terms of software support? Do you suggest I should go for the update?
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For Froyo, GB and HC ROMs no more work is needed--however, I may make cosmetic changes. For HC ROMs, use the zip file from post #417 instead.
Please disregard all other questions, as I repartioned and fresh install gtabcombover, so far things working smooth, except it froze once. I can live with that.
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There are a variety of causes for a ROM freeze--overclocking to 1.4 GHz and playing 1080p movies, for example, always hangs my ROM after a short time. Another, is the result of the kernel killing the wrong processes when the system runs out of memory. For this, follow the suggestions in this post.
Is there a tutorial for it? What you neet to do step by step. And can you use this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682966 for the x10 mini to?
read several tutorials – if you’ve never done it before don’t rush into it
Misreading one line of instructions can mess the whole process up and leave you with a dysfunctional phone. Its not as daunting as it seems.. but you do need to know exactly what to do before you do it.... and while your doing it. Also check compatability with model numbers and software versions
for example my phone is an x10 mini pro but if I take the battery out its actually a u20i
Super one click rooted my phone without problems but i found i had to disable usb debugging and re enable it while it was doing its thing
youtube is also a good source for tutorials
I recommend this kernel and rom from NaA
if you have baseband update, the rest y very easy
the requirements are
bootloader unlocking
updated baseband
1.-search the web, update baseband to the exact model, e10i does not equal the E10A
if you install a firmware for another device, you may lose the 3G signal
2.- this post for unlocking Bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
3.-install the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256739
4.-install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553
I used these ones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779745
help needed to unlock and flash custom rom
ftorga said:
I recommend this kernel and rom from NaA
if you have baseband update, the rest y very easy
the requirements are
bootloader unlocking
updated baseband
1.-search the web, update baseband to the exact model, e10i does not equal the E10A
if you install a firmware for another device, you may lose the 3G signal
2.- this post for unlocking Bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
3.-install the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256739
4.-install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553
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HI,
I rooted my sony experia mini e10i successfully using z4root app. now i have to unlock bootloader. what tool should be downloaded , i searched in google., many tools and many views for doing this. i am really confused. Please suggest any good and reliable tool to unlock the bootloader and please also suggest the steps for doing so. should i flash kernel and then rom or both at same time? in some tutorials they said,
1.use CWM ROM manager and flash recovery
2. poweroff and then power on , press back key
3. in recovery mode, wipe all cache,
4. install rom from sd card
Are these steps work fine for me? This is the first time i am trying these flashing custom rom. so am little bit nervous.
Please help....
Hello there.
As many of us, it's also my very first time that i'm attempting to upgrade my x10 mini's android version from 2.1 to 2.3.7 and i'm pretty worry of making it useless (bricking it? )
After spending hours and hours of reading several guides.. i was able to root my xperia, installed and log into CWM (v3.2.0.0-3) successfully. But now i have 15 different guides with 50 different steps to follow.. And now i am pretty stuck upon few basic (yes noobish) questions:
"Unlocking bootloader" means that, after installing CWM or xRecovery, we have to use the flashtool method or are we done with the unlocking part?
After getting done with unlocking bootloader, do we firstly install the new kernel and secondly the new Rom or the opposite?
Is there a way to recognize which Rom requires xRecovery or CWM before its installation?
Thank you in advance!
Ghroth said:
Hello there.
As many of us, it's also my very first time that i'm attempting to upgrade my x10 mini's android version from 2.1 to 2.3.7 and i'm pretty worry of making it useless (bricking it? )
After spending hours and hours of reading several guides.. i was able to root my xperia, installed and log into CWM (v3.2.0.0-3) successfully. But now i have 15 different guides with 50 different steps to follow.. And now i am pretty stuck upon few basic (yes noobish) questions:
"Unlocking bootloader" means that, after installing CWM or xRecovery, we have to use the flashtool method or are we done with the unlocking part?
After getting done with unlocking bootloader, do we firstly install the new kernel and secondly the new Rom or the opposite?
Is there a way to recognize which Rom requires xRecovery or CWM before its installation?
Thank you in advance!
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If you want a ROM that runs on a custom kernel you do need to unlock the bootloader, that's the only tricky part about the whole process
Which order you install kernel and rom doesn't make a difference, as long as the two are meant for each other. That said, it is common practice to install the kernel first and then the ROM.
xRecovery is (usually) only used in old ROMS that run on stock kernel, the 2.3.7 ROM you're aiming for will probably use CWM (Which is included in all custom kernels anyway). Which of the two is required is stated in the opening post of the ROM you choose.
Good luck
SmG67 you're a life saver! God bless you mate. Thank you so much for your fast, clear and accurate reply. The things i was worrying about make sense now. :good:
thnx
SmG67 said:
If you want a ROM that runs on a custom kernel you do need to unlock the bootloader, that's the only tricky part about the whole process
Which order you install kernel and rom doesn't make a difference, as long as the two are meant for each other. That said, it is common practice to install the kernel first and then the ROM.
xRecovery is (usually) only used in old ROMS that run on stock kernel, the 2.3.7 ROM you're aiming for will probably use CWM (Which is included in all custom kernels anyway). Which of the two is required is stated in the opening post of the ROM you choose.
Good luck
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hi there,
thnx for your reply. but I know nobody would teach better than self-learning..... but anyway, nice and quick reply.
Hi,
I am new to this forum. I wanted to Root my Galaxy S3. Hence I referred this forum. But couldn't understand some technical terms.!
Can anyone please explain to me the terms used in this forum such as:
- Flashing
- Kernels
- Stock Kernels
- Boot loader
- Custom ROM's
- Archi Kennel
- Knox
- AOSP
In addition to that, I would like to know the detailed explanation of steps to root my Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300.
Please consider this as a request of a beginner and Help me out on this since there are many PROs in this forum.
Thanks,
Razor Boy
anandvijaynandhu said:
Hi,
I am new to this forum. I wanted to Root my Galaxy S3. Hence I referred this forum. But couldn't understand some technical terms.!
Can anyone please explain to me the terms used in this forum such as:
- Flashing
- Kernels
- Stock Kernels
- Boot loader
- Custom ROM's
- Archi Kennel
- Knox
- AOSP
In addition to that, I would like to know the detailed explanation of steps to root my Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300.
Please consider this as a request of a beginner and Help me out on this since there are many PROs in this forum.
Thanks,
Razor Boy
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-Flashing to think of it in basic terms is pretty much 'installing'. So when someone is flashing a rom/kernel, they are installing it.
-For a kernel, it is responsible for dealing with all the process that your phone does (someone could give a better explanation)
-Stock kernels are the kernel that comes with either your stock or orignal rom and also most roms these days have there own kernel. So stock is well the orignal.
-The bootloader is the first thing that runs when you boot your phone and is responsible for loading the OS.
-Custom roms are roms that arent your orignal manufacturers rom, so popular ones for the i9300 are ones such as Cyanogenmod, paranoid android, aokp (android open kang project), carbon rom etc..
-Archi kernel is a custom kernel made by the wonderful @JustArchi
-KNOX is samsungs security so they when you root or modify your phone from stock and trip Knox, Samsung can tell. (Will probably prevent them from helping you if something goes wrong seeing as you modified your phone)
-AOSP is android open source project
Hope I helped you with your queries and welcome to xda, enjoy
P.s if anything needs adding to my response other xda members just add it
Thanks! and Additional Query.
Grimzee said:
-Flashing to think of it in basic terms is pretty much 'installing'. So when someone is flashing a rom/kernel, they are installing it.
-For a kernel, it is responsible for dealing with all the process that your phone does (someone could give a better explanation)
-Stock kernels are the kernel that comes with either your stock or orignal rom and also most roms these days have there own kernel. So stock is well the orignal.
-The bootloader is the first thing that runs when you boot your phone and is responsible for loading the OS.
-Custom roms are roms that arent your orignal manufacturers rom, so popular ones for the i9300 are ones such as Cyanogenmod, paranoid android, aokp (android open kang project), carbon rom etc..
-Archi kernel is a custom kernel made by the wonderful @JustArchi
-KNOX is samsungs security so they when you root or modify your phone from stock and trip Knox, Samsung can tell. (Will probably prevent them from helping you if something goes wrong seeing as you modified your phone)
-AOSP is android open source project
Hope I helped you with your queries and welcome to xda, enjoy
P.s if anything needs adding to my response other xda members just add it
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Thanks a ton for your Reply.
I need to ask some further infos also.
As I mentioned in my above post, I would like to Root my Samsung Galaxy S3.
My main concern is Battery Life. Drains very Fast!!
Is there any specific ROMs available which provides Better Battery life.?
Kindly seeking reply from you Guys.!
Thanks and Regards,
Razor Boy
anandvijaynandhu said:
Thanks a ton for your Reply.
I need to ask some further infos also.
As I mentioned in my above post, I would like to Root my Samsung Galaxy S3.
My main concern is Battery Life. Drains very Fast!!
Is there any specific ROMs available which provides Better Battery life.?
Kindly seeking reply from you Guys.!
Thanks and Regards,
Razor Boy
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Its not the rom that drains your battery its the apps and how you use it.
After you root find the betterbatterystats thread, grab an idle log and post it there and we will be able to help you.
anandvijaynandhu said:
Thanks a ton for your Reply.
I need to ask some further infos also.
As I mentioned in my above post, I would like to Root my Samsung Galaxy S3.
My main concern is Battery Life. Drains very Fast!!
Is there any specific ROMs available which provides Better Battery life.?
Kindly seeking reply from you Guys.!
Thanks and Regards,
Razor Boy
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You're welcome, glad to help.
I agree with the above post, do that. It really does depend on how you use your phone on a daily basis etc. some people play heavy games and thus their battery would drain quicker than say someone like me who uses their phone not too much during the day. Mine has lasted 1d 3h 2m (curently 38%) because i only check my internet apps every so often and my phone is usualy in UPSM (ultra power saving mode). My screen on time is 1h 42m just to show you how much i use it.
If you want good battery life on your s3, i recommend getting the zerolemon 7000mAh external battery - http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...hout-nfc-black-tpu-full-edge-protection-case/
Thanks! Additional Info
Darke5tShad0w said:
Its not the rom that drains your battery its the apps and how you use it.
After you root find the betterbatterystats thread, grab an idle log and post it there and we will be able to help you.
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Hi,
I decided to Root my device due to this Battery Drain issue. Can give some suggestions about ROMs as my main concern is about Battery Life.
I know in this forum, it is not allowed to ask questions about " which is the Best ROM / Best Kernel for this , for that". I am not doing that.
Since I don't have have any knowledge in this, just only asking about some suggestions/help.
Please consider this in that case!
My phone usage are mostly for :
- Whatsapp and other Social netwok chats.
- Seldom play games.
- Install Selected Apps only
- Internet Browsing
- Watch movies/videos (offline; downloaded via Computer)
I have installed some apps similar to BATTERY SAVER/DOCTOR but couldn't find much difference in using that.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
Thank You.!
Grimzee said:
You're welcome, glad to help.
I agree with the above post, do that. It really does depend on how you use your phone on a daily basis etc. some people play heavy games and thus their battery would drain quicker than say someone like me who uses their phone not too much during the day. Mine has lasted 1d 3h 2m (curently 38%) because i only check my internet apps every so often and my phone is usualy in UPSM (ultra power saving mode). My screen on time is 1h 42m just to show you how much i use it.
If you want good battery life on your s3, i recommend getting the zerolemon 7000mAh external battery - http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...hout-nfc-black-tpu-full-edge-protection-case/
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply Buddy.
I don't play games quite often, seldom only.! And I don't play Heavy Games at all.
My phone usage is almost same like yours such as some Social Network Chats, Internet Browsing, Movies (Offline Mode).
So I really really wanted to Root my device.!
Hope you can give some Suggestions about the Suitable ROM to be installed.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
anandvijaynandhu said:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply Buddy.
I don't play games quite often, seldom only.! And I don't play Heavy Games at all.
My phone usage is almost same like yours such as some Social Network Chats, Internet Browsing, Movies (Offline Mode).
So I really really wanted to Root my device.!
Hope you can give some Suggestions about the Suitable ROM to be installed.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
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Give Blekota s5 v7 a try then. I know i've screwed my battery over the years from over charging/using whilst on charge. But see how you go with it. Have you rooted your phone yet?
anandvijaynandhu said:
Hi,
I decided to Root my device due to this Battery Drain issue. Can give some suggestions about ROMs as my main concern is about Battery Life.
I know in this forum, it is not allowed to ask questions about " which is the Best ROM / Best Kernel for this , for that". I am not doing that.
Since I don't have have any knowledge in this, just only asking about some suggestions/help.
Please consider this in that case!
My phone usage are mostly for :
- Whatsapp and other Social netwok chats.
- Seldom play games.
- Install Selected Apps only
- Internet Browsing
- Watch movies/videos (offline; downloaded via Computer)
I have installed some apps similar to BATTERY SAVER/DOCTOR but couldn't find much difference in using that.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
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I told you in the above post changing the rom will not change the battery life. Do not believe anything that tells you other wise. Stock and asop roms are so close now it doesn't matter.
What will drain it is your use and wakelocks preventing it from going to sleep. The apps you use and the way you use it is different from everybody else. What I get good battery life on you may not. @Grimzee could get good life on one that you and I don't, so choosing a rom based on battery life is a bad idea and a bad move.
Try these instructions first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601318
Once you do that go to this thread, read the open post and post an idle log so we can see whats happening in the background
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
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Grimzee said:
Give Blekota s5 v7 a try then. I know i've screwed my battery over the years from over charging/using whilst on charge. But see how you go with it. Have you rooted your phone yet?
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Nope, I haven't Rooted my Device yet.
As I said, I am new to all these stuffs!
Don't know how to root as well. Could you provide me some links and Steps to follow.! I would be very much delighted if you explain to me the steps in detail because I don't want my Device to get Bricked after trying all this.
Thanks,
DUKE
anandvijaynandhu said:
Nope, I haven't Rooted my Device yet.
As I said, I am new to all these stuffs!
Don't know how to root as well. Could you provide me some links and Steps to follow.! I would be very much delighted if you explain to me the steps in detail because I don't want my Device to get Bricked after trying all this.
Thanks,
DUKE
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Have a read through this and follow the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/gt-i930x-t-n-cf-auto-root-t1957273
Once you have done that I can help you with installing both a custom recovery and a rom if you like. And to answer your question "what is a custom recovery" so i dont have to reply two 2 different threads, a custom recovery is a custom version of the stock android recovery
Vol up button!
Grimzee said:
Have a read through this and follow the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/gt-i930x-t-n-cf-auto-root-t1957273
Once you have done that I can help you with installing both a custom recovery and a rom if you like. And to answer your question "what is a custom recovery" so i dont have to reply two 2 different threads, a custom recovery is a custom version of the stock android recovery
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Hi Grimzee,
Okay. I will follow up with that instructions and instal them on my device. Then, help me with Installing Custom Recovery and ROM.
And also I would like to clarify one more thing. My VOLUME UP Button is not working. Will it affect any part of the Installation process ?
Kindly seeking reply from you.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
anandvijaynandhu said:
Hi Grimzee,
Okay. I will follow up with that instructions and instal them on my device. Then, help me with Installing Custom Recovery and ROM.
And also I would like to clarify one more thing. My VOLUME UP Button is not working. Will it affect any part of the Installation process ?
Kindly seeking reply from you.
Thanks and Regards,
DUKE
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Yeah sure no problem, i can help with that.
The volume up button is used to manually boot into recovery mode (holding home + power + volume up). There are other ways to boot into recovery, say for example rom manager from the play store (provided you have clockworkmod installed (the custom recovery i mentioned earlier)). But if something goes wrong in the process of flashing anything and your phone gets stuck in a bootloop, then you will need to use odin on windows to fix it. If there are any issues you come across, there are plenty of people ready to help you on XDA.
Regarding ROM choice, everything @Darke5tShad0w said is what you should follow. To put it simply, ROMs, Kernels, Custom recoveries are ALL personal decisions. You can try what you like.