I bought my first smartphone (Galaxy Ace) one week ago. I'm a perfectionist and want to get the maximum out of it. The phone is already rooted and cleaned from custom app autostart crap.
Quadrant score: 1000-1100
Saw Youtube Video of people getting 2000 or 2500(overclocked)
I want to get more performance and save battery in standby mode. So here are my questions:
#1 Is a custom ROM the right choice for that, does it increase performance? And which ROM?(CyanogenMod looks nice
#2 Can i easily restore the original android 2.3.3 version and how?
#3 Do i heave to calibrate the battery after update?
#4 Is there any other way to improve frames, cpu, data transfer rate and so on ..
Please don't tell me to use the search function, i read/viewed about 30 Tutorials and sticky threads. But even with detailed tutorials its still tricky, because I'm really new to this. I don't have any android/linux experience at all
Appreciate any help, Thx!
#1 -- Of course, you can use Jusada's ICS2 from here or Speed Blur (I personally prefer ICS2). It has been reported as the fastest ROM here in XDA ACE forums.
#2 -- You must install CWM from here and do a backup to your current system (by booting in recovery mode). There are several options as well.
#3 -- Yes, of course, can do it booting in recovery mode go to advanced and wipe batt stats... Or you can download an app called Battery Calibration it basically does the same.
#4 -- There are several kernels that improve the performance of your ROM by tweaking some stuff. ICS2 has some of it. You can OC in the CM options -> Performance. You can download SetCPU also. For graphics, try ChainFire from the market. Also you can give a try to some Scripts to improve RAM's management like the one I'm currently using: TurboBoost 8.5 which you can find a CWM flashable here.
After you are done, pls share with us HERE It is a must
Regards
PD. Hope this helps you!
Ya helped me a lot but i failed at first step.
CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18178563&postcount=13
I have no idea what to do with commands like "adb shell" or where they want me to enter them oO
Do you have the stock Recovery?
I dont have anything and no idea what stock recovery is
Told ya I have no experience, I'm glad I managed to root it by myself
I bet you have the stock recovery then. Download the file that you're suppose to flash, rename it to "update" and get into recovery mode to flash it. Get into recovermode by by holding the powerbutton and home when restarting.
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336240
Im using it right now and it really helped improving the performance of my phone. It's a lot smoother now.
You mean i have to install CWM like i rooted my phone? Just choose update from sdcard? Because the thread says something different.
The stock recovery is the recovery mode you have unless you replace it with a custom recovery like ClockWorkMod. You can enter recovery mode by: Turning off your phone. Then hold Power key + Home Key until the samsung logo opens.
You can flash CWM by:
1. Download CWM here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168417 get the zip file. Save it in your sd card root. Not inside any folders.
2. get into your stock recovery.
3. install zip form sdcard. choose zip file. find the CWM zip file.
4. Select and Install.
Install TurboBoost V8.5 for fast, smooth performance. Through your custom recovery. Using the same method as installing the custom recovery above. ;D
Thx for all answers, i'll try all that in the next few days. jrxtepan do you have any instant messengers?
I'm interested in exactly your config
Shar0xX said:
I have no idea what to do with commands like "adb shell" or where they want me to enter them.
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ADB is a vital part of Android development. In noob terms, it allows you to control your device by entering text commands. In developer language, it is a command line interface, that allows you to perform functions of the device using Linux commands.
If you have ever used Command Prompt on Windows, it's a bit like it. Try getting a virtual machine application on windows, put on a Linux distro, like Ubuntu or Mint, and mess around with the terminal emulator, to learn the commands. The commands are often logical and easy to learn.
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@NathanBookham
Kay got it
At the moment I'm about to give up. I never felt that dumb
Made it to install cwm. Now i tried to install the ROM, Thread says:
You need cwm5 installed, then wipe system, partition and davick. . . .then go to mounts and wipe data, system and cashe.
then install zip
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I have cwm4 installad, think its the same?
I found "Wipe Dalvik Cache", "format /data", "format /system" & "format /cache"
How to wipe system & partition?
Shar0xX said:
@NathanBookham
Kay got it
At the moment I'm about to give up. I never felt that dumb
Made it to install cwm. Now i tried to install the ROM, Thread says:
I have cwm4 installad, think its the same?
I found "Wipe Dalvik Cache", "format /data", "format /system" & "format /cache"
How to wipe system & partition?
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Cwm4 & cwm5 r not same. Both r different. Latest roms needs cwm5.
Wipe system means format/system & wipe partitions means wipe cache partition & dalvik cache.
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Ice Cream sunday & the myth ICS
Hey i am also a noob here but i have slight knowledge about basics of flashing a rom..
I wanted to ask which one is better Ice cream sunday or The myth ics..??
and i am using DDKQ6.. Can i install any of the above mentioned ROMs on this version or do i have to install other build (myth is based on 2.3.5 BUKS1 and i dont know about IC sunday..).. i am really confused can i flash directly on DDKQ6 or do i have to install another firmware.. Thanks in advance.. XDA rocks..!!
hellrider0411 said:
Hey i am also a noob here but i have slight knowledge about basics of flashing a rom..
I wanted to ask which one is better Ice cream sunday or The myth ics..??
and i am using DDKQ6.. Can i install any of the above mentioned ROMs on this version or do i have to install other build (myth is based on 2.3.5 BUKS1 and i dont know about IC sunday..).. i am really confused can i flash directly on DDKQ6 or do i have to install another firmware.. Thanks in advance.. XDA rocks..!!
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Both roms r gud. But ice cream sunday2 is d fastest rom on ace yet, whereas themyth is based on stock rom. If u want speed & performance, try ics2.
Yes, u can flash both roms on ddkq6.
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domnic79 said:
Both roms r gud. But ice cream sunday2 is d fastest rom on ace yet, whereas themyth is based on stock rom. If u want speed & performance, try ics2.
Yes, u can flash both roms on ddkq6.
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thank you domnic79 .....
I was wondering the same thing
Decided to take the "risk" to install a custom ROM: TheMyth ICS.
And yeah... it really improves the performance of your phone. Did a benchmark test and the phone is now listed waaay on top compared to before, when the SGA is normally listed in the middle.
hey i also wanted to know if my gps problem will be fixed in Themyth ics or in ics sunday... cn i fix it on stock rom...?? i want a cwm flashable fix not the root explorer one coz my phone is not rooted yet...
ok... i tried to install the myth ics but then my phone got into a bootloop..!! i wiped all the partition nd data before and after the installation but it aint booting..!! reverted back to stock rom..
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xfifteen said:
I was wondering the same thing
Decided to take the "risk" to install a custom ROM: TheMyth ICS.
And yeah... it really improves the performance of your phone. Did a benchmark test and the phone is now listed waaay on top compared to before, when the SGA is normally listed in the middle.
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my ace was stuck in a bootloop...!! i so wanna try it..! nd btw which version you installed..??? full or lite..??
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Dear all,
I recently bought an LGP500 and im lovin it..!!!! Came across this forum and found that there are heaps of developments thats taking place in this platform! Really wanna thank each and everyone for their time and effort in trying to improvise on the OS.
I came across [UNOFFICIAL][ROM][stable:6.5.5,testing:6.6] CyanogenMod 7.1-RC1 (Android 2.3.4) and i really want to install it (or in that case, and good GB OS) over my froyo. I have been through a lot of threads on flashing and rooting, but im still very unclear about the whole process. Im not a computer geek, and all these jargon kinda make me feel like a bozo .
As a last resort, im trying out this thread. Would really appreciate if someone could spare some time and provide a simple walkthrough from - (a) backing up the original OS, (b) on through flashing and rooting, (c) to installing this custom ROM and (d) finally restoring it if needed for warranty purposes. Im pretty sure there are a lot of people like me who has difficulty in understanding all these processes and missing out some great developments.
I hope everyone understands this and wont consider this as one of those spam/duplicate threads, where the same Qs are repeated again and again...!
Thanks a lot for any support
Yes, the same Q's are repeated yet again. But I'm in a good mood today and I'll try not to give you much flak for it.
1. Root your phone, use z4root if android v2.2, use gingerbreak (both are apps) if on v2.2.1/2.2.2.
2. Install a custom recovery, of two kinds: AmonRa or ClockworkMod. Search for these threads.
3. Boot into recovery mode for backing up your current rom and installing a new one.
I hope this is a good summary. Before asking any further questions, check out the FAQ link in my signature.
Also read some stickies to enhance your knowledge. The_error has made a very good introduction thread on technical stuff.
In android, for using custom roms, first thing is to root. Then one has to install a recovery. Then make a nandroid backup from recovery. Then wipe everything from recovery and then flash your desired rom.
I suggest you do this:
1. Instal z4root app from market and Root your phone via it.
2. Install rom manager from market.
3. Install clockwork mod recovery via it.
Now you can go to recovery via rom manager or swith off and press and hold for about 15-30 seconds home+volume down+ power button.
Once you are in recovery, you are free to fly.
so which will be the most stable rom (no over clocking) for smooth usage, simple ui, internet and good video playback support. I herd there is problem with some roms not being able to play divx files.
I say rjtchn`s cm7 has the best battery I've had
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I can't find either z4root or Gingerbreak in the market. Searching XDA Developers I see several versions of z4root floating around, but since my Optimus V is 2.2.1, I gather I should be using Gingerbreak anyway? Pointers to the correct APK appreciated. Otherwise if I should be going the ADB route, pointers to a thread that has working drivers for the O V linked would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
OK, to answer my own Question, latest version (that I have tested works) of Gingerbreak is at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Now to figure out which kernel or rom to go with...
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hey i am a noob and can't understand what to do with those softwares which are mentioned above, is there any step by step guide from starting to end??
any help would be highly appreciable
ok..i am a noob too.. so what all guys are saying is that, let me simplify:
There are basically 3 steps,
first, install a "gingerbreak" app, which is a apk (u can copy it ur mem.card and using file manager (its default in your stock android), u can install it from ur android after copying
secondly, install ROM Manager Free from Market and Install ClockworkMod Recovery from that app(dont fret about technical names..just do it), its easy as click and download
thirdly, download the Custom ROM like Mik's CM7 6.5.6 or something that pleases you and copy the necessary files posted in the Custom ROM'S page, all will be zip files...and restart the phone , By pressing vol.up+home+power button..u Will get to a different screen(that is recovery) , and make a nandroid backup as everyone says(all options are seen in the recovery) ...then clear cache..clean anything and everything..then install zip file from sd card...choose the Custom ROM and Restart (and lastly , forgot to tell you ,navigate by presssing volume keys and menu key as ok button)
..ok...maybe its not simple as it looks,,once you try..it will be easy as taking candy from a baby, thanks to all the guides and developers and all the ppl that supports it.
There are further step by step tutorials , if u search for it.. i was confused as hell too.. dont worry, U Will get the hang of it Noobz
gurpreet9080 said:
hey i am a noob and can't understand what to do with those softwares which are mentioned above, is there any step by step guide from starting to end??
any help would be highly appreciable
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you should really follow the instructions on the rom of your choice, but ill just give you the general scope of things:
1. root phone using one of the methods found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
2. after rooting, flash custom recovery:
http://androidforums.com/getitnowmarketing/221388-custom-recovery-optimus-one-p500-thunderg.html
3. download rom of your choice from the link in #1 and move it to the root of your sdcard (which is directory /sdcard)
(3.5 you can use titanium backup to backup your apps. the sdcard should stay untouched while you flash your phone but im pretty sure that your internal memory will be erased. i didnt do this and i lost all of my apps so i dont really know where this step should go but i think it belongs here. there should be a folder on your phone with those backed up apps. move that folder to your computer. i didnt do this so im not sure if this is how it goes, sorry. btw this is optional.)
4. boot into recovery (with your phone off, hold home+vol down+power)
5. make a nandroid backup
6. wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache, wipe cache (follow the instructions on the rom that you chose)
7. flash (your rom name).zip
8. reboot phone (might take a while, thats normal)
the following is if you backed up your apps earlier:
9. move the folder with your apps backed up back to your phone in the exact same directory it was
10. restore it with titanium backup
someone please confirm this.
thanx guys
is there any danger of getting the phone bricked or dead??
and do i have to only install the rom of my choice or is there anything to do with kernals also?
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
XeactorZ said:
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
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what do u mean by "void forever" ?
could brick....
gurpreet9080 said:
thanx guys
is there any danger of getting the phone bricked or dead??
and do i have to only install the rom of my choice or is there anything to do with kernals also?
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Regarding bricking the phone, IT sure would, if you dont follow the instructions as mentioned! I almost bricked mine yesterday! Since there was a walk-through, i was able to revive it! So make sure you understand the whole process before rooting it
gurpreet9080 said:
what do u mean by "void forever" ?
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is a custom rom ~~
go android development check it out
XeactorZ said:
im also is a noob too
but i found this website
it teach me how to flash custom rom, but is for void forever
u can make it as a reference
http://webtrickz.com/guide-to-insta...-on-lg-optimus-one-step-by-step-instructions/
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Great walk-through!
Cheers
XeactorZ said:
is a custom rom ~~
go android development check it out
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is it stable and good??
is there any bugs in that rom??
gurpreet9080 said:
is it stable and good??
is there any bugs in that rom??
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Add ons for Void.#forever... Click
Also read this thread for more info on the same... Click
Hope this helps
varungnath said:
Add ons for Void.#forever... Click
Also read this thread for more info on the same... Click
Hope this helps
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hey it shows 1233 on benchmark,,,is it overclocked or at 600mhz?
HYE ,
want to ask about OS on this phone ,
i have installed froyo 2.2 . but the os i been installed have much of bugs and problem .
so i wanna installed fresh froyo again to my phone .
so how to replace it ?
please guide me .
i need froyo which are very stable and than what to do instead of rooting it ?
thanks you .
dh6b2 said:
HYE ,
want to ask about OS on this phone ,
i have installed froyo 2.2 . but the os i been installed have much of bugs and problem .
so i wanna installed fresh froyo again to my phone .
so how to replace it ?
please guide me .
i need froyo which are very stable and than what to do instead of rooting it ?
thanks you .
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go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=781149
sum advise...
instead of flashing 2.2 why dont u flash 2.3....??
its way better than all the previous roms....
if u r intrested go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149110
if i helped hit thanks..
thanks .
your reply was a bit help .
there is no other gingerbread os instead of post u had given ?
i've read it out , and the battery life drain and some of the application not working properly freaking me out .
coz i don't want trouble .
dh6b2 said:
your reply was a bit help .
there is no other gingerbread os instead of post u had given ?
i've read it out , and the battery life drain and some of the application not working properly freaking me out .
coz i don't want trouble .
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i hav been using da v1.4 for mny days nw.... no pblms.... all da freakout stuff was for the older versions.... v1.4 hf1 is as stable as u can get.....
no.. der are no oder devs happening for g5 other dan dis.....
Latest Changelog:
v1.4 - 23 September 2011:
Battery stats wipe?: You must wipe your battery stats in ClockworkMod for this release, since we are using a new kernel battery driver.
Data wipe?: A regular data-wipe is only necessary if you have problems (as usual).
Hotfix 1 [24 September 2011]: Fixed wifi tethering (reverted to v5 supplicant - should not reduce wireless quality as we are still using the newer WEXT driver); fixed stock FM radio; improved FM radio volume code (thanks to OuNao); improved FM audio quality (reduced hiss sound).
Updated CyanogenMod source.
Deodexed ROM: you can now install the full Google Apps package if you desire. Keep in mind that your first boot after upgrade/fresh install will be slower compared to previous versions, but regular boots will continue to be fast.
Patch to prevent S2E from applying bad filesystem tweaks (won't interfere if you don't use S2E).
Linked /cache/download -> /data/download by default (so all users can download large apps from Market, even if not using an app2sd method).
Kernel: Updated battery driver (based on tass_battery.c 2.6.35 kernel driver) - this should reduce battery drain and prevent the phone from staying stuck on 99% battery for extended periods. Note: your battery stats will be erratic for one or two charging cycles - make sure to wipe your battery stats to help this process.
Wireless: new driver with Wireless-N capability & better signal (based on Atheros source from Samsung I5508, with patches from 2.6.35 kernel).
Updated to wpa_supplicant v6 (awext -> wext driver) & reverted to CM7 dhcpcd. This restores wireless signals to Froyo levels.
Kernel: Updated fsa9280 USB switch driver (from 2.6.35 source).
Kernel: change default TCP congestion control method to "veno" - should improve wireless reliability, especially if there is wireless congestion in your area. It can also improve wireless throughput under normal wireless conditions.
Enabled hardware-accelerated 2D rendering (note: this feature wasn't working properly in the previous test hotfixes - it's working now, and there is no graphical corruption).
Various small bugfixes....
no battery drain pblms here...
hope i helped...
i use stock-like custom rom GB with no problem
GT-I5503 -FLASHED USING CUSTOM ROM -NOT WORKING help!!
I Flashed the Samsung GT I 5503 Using this Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043534
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through Clock work MOD 5 - now the phone is not booting up properly it just displays the SMSUNG logo at the begining and keeps on flashing that logo evvery 3 seconds
>when i open the recovery mode thers an error log
E; cant' open /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't mount/cache/recovery/log
E; cant' open /cache/recovery/last
What to do next please Help : and provide me all the details about wich version of clock work shud i use pls pls pls
Thank you
Aw: (q) gt-i5503
Wipe /cache.
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XdaNoob98 said:
Wipe /cache.
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Tried that : did wipe cache
tried wipe dalvik cache
and also tried to flash with stock ROM : using ODIn the odin seems to stop at amss download and it stays there for more than 15 minutes what to do now is there something which i might be doin wrong ??
please help me bro -
Aw: (q) gt-i5503
Have you tried another odinable stock package. Or for emergency one of another country?
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Have you tried another odinable stock package. Or for emergency one of another country?
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Nope I am just trying with one of them h=which was available from sam firmware : is there a necessity to flash it to stockfirmware can't i get my phone functioning for any other basic CM customs ???
Please suggest me a best and quick way where i can avoid this boot loop i don mind whicheva ROM is there on the phone it shud just function at end i wud be more than grateful for your help :good::good::good:
GT-I5503 -FLASHED USING CUSTOM ROM -NOT WORKING help!!
See I am including the log file from the CWM folder on sd card this is wat it says : see if u can find out whats the issue from ths log please
GT-I5503 -FLASHED USING CUSTOM ROM -NOT WORKING help!!
c4gopal said:
See I am including the log file from the CWM folder on sd card this is wat it says : see if u can find out whats the issue from ths log please
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IT GOT FIXED!!!!! FINALLY THANK YOU FOR YUR SUPPORT A LOT
Here's wat i did
1. i was using the wrong TASS ops File it was the same but name was too long i editied it ti EUROPAv1.0.ops ( <--------Very important )
2.Initially i flashed the stock ROM then the stuck point broke odin downloader continued after amss download and also automatically rebooted the phne
3. samsung recovered from boot loop but still gave an error telling cant format the space F: "data" when i rebooted normally it advanced till that shiny samsung logo after the animation while booting up phone never booted
4. then i tried to load recovery CWm mod to odin ..it was giving that famous error not able to mount sd-ext emmc failed
5. i DID data wipe and cache wipe din work ,i went to advanced> format /data >format /cache> format/system , > format/sd ext and i mounted all of these again using same menu
6. I Flashe MAD team CM 10 based cust ROm using CWM and rebooted without installing G apps ( which for me seems like a twist cause earlier i had flashed gapps every time i flashed the rom so this time i chose not to may be for a gud caus ** INSTINCT ** )
7. IT WORKED !!! phone started to boot with CYANOGEN LOGO i started dancing > everythings fine
8. I took a BACKUP!! which shudve been done in step 0 other wise which this story wud not be here today!! BACKUP IS VERY VERY IMP!!! :good::good::good::good::good::good:
hi all, just joined, recently bought an ace, i have rooted it and now its slower than ever, i have heard about custom roms but to be honest i still have no clue whats what, so thought id join and ask people who know what they are talking about, few things, 1.do all custom roms come in english , 2. which one is best, 3. how do i install it.
i know these are probably stupid questions but i am seriously no good at this stuff, any help , advice or recommendations on a rom would be great , cheers all , alyn.
p.s. i have searched forums and read few things but still no clue what im doing hence the noob post.
we were all noobs once... lol. There are many good tutorials, I suggest you read a few of the pinned topics like the noob guide to get a good idea of the process.
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for question 2
its a opinion
every rom has something good in it
and youve got stylish roms
and fast roms
myself prefer stylish roms
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ive read some of the guides but im just confusing myself now , if someone could just list a few good all round roms and what software i need to install it that would be great , i like stylish but would like some speed too , i know i need odin 4.38 from what ive read anything else? cheers all ,alyn.
is it right that i need to unlock my phone from vodafone before i put a new custom rom on it.
alynponty said:
ive read some of the guides but im just confusing myself now , if someone could just list a few good all round roms and what software i need to install it that would be great , i like stylish but would like some speed too , i know i need odin 4.38 from what ive read anything else? cheers all ,alyn.
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Read the guide by hubix
I read and did it when I was a noob and it worked great
AOKP 4 LYF
alynponty said:
is it right that i need to unlock my phone from vodafone before i put a new custom rom on it.
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nope
ive got also vodafone
and if you want to unlock DONT DO THAt
unlocking will kill ur phone
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alynponty said:
hi all, just joined, recently bought an ace, i have rooted it and now its slower than ever, i have heard about custom roms but to be honest i still have no clue whats what, so thought id join and ask people who know what they are talking about, few things, 1.do all custom roms come in english , 2. which one is best, 3. how do i install it.
i know these are probably stupid questions but i am seriously no good at this stuff, any help , advice or recommendations on a rom would be great , cheers all , alyn.
p.s. i have searched forums and read few things but still no clue what im doing hence the noob post.
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Hi! I'm a noob too... but i read some very good posts, they are pinned.
1- You can change the language in first boot after install, all come in english, but theres a lot of languages available, i'm brazillian and i use portuguese
2- The best rom is the rom that you like more, i think... I always use Jusada's roms, now i'm using Carbon Sunday by Jusada, this is a very fast rom, and i like style too, and well, its android... we can do whatever we want to adjust de style.....
3- Read this Tutorial
i prefer this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392029
if you like galaxy sII
is stock
and has a lot of tweaks and ported stuff
also 14 toggle mod
and more
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cheers guys , so basically after ive rooted my phone(which is already done) to install a custom rom its the same process as rooting it, according to kies i have newest firmware , so i think its just a case of picking a rom now, i cant seem to get odin as the linnks dont work for me will this matter , i dont have android sdk i juat have kies, but from what ive seen thats all i need to put custom rom on my phone, alyn.
if i have newest firmware and phone is rooted , can i just pick a rom and install it using same method i did for rooting, i have odin 4.38 now , dont understand what clockwork mod is, but will same method as rooting work or will it damage my phone ,i have kies installed , cheers.
ignore last post re-reading hubix's guide i know its the same process now , just confused me to start because of all the software listed at beginning, now all i need is a rom to use, are there any threads with images of the screen i found a few but none that really caught my eye as yet. also what does hubix mean by 'flash custom recovery' do i need to do this before a put a new rom on my phone, cheers, alyn.
alynponty said:
ignore last post re-reading hubix's guide i know its the same process now , just confused me to start because of all the software listed at beginning, now all i need is a rom to use, are there any threads with images of the screen i found a few but none that really caught my eye as yet. also what does hubix mean by 'flash custom recovery' do i need to do this before a put a new rom on my phone, cheers, alyn.
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Yeah you need cwm to flash any custom rom, on developers forum are CWM 5 and CWM 4 (cwm 5 is the recovery almost every developer is using to flash his roms now) (epic bad english sry XD)
right ive installed cwm 5 , but no idea what the following means to test cwm as i cant find any of the mentioned commands on the screen
Flash Custom Recovery:
1) Push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace.img to your device using "adb push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/" command
2) Turn off your phone
3) Press POWER+HOME BUTTON
4) Login to your device over "adb shell"
5) Mount /system using "mount /dev/block/stl12 /system" command
6) Flash CWM recovery using "flash_image recoveryonly /tmp/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img" command
7) Umount /system using "umount /system" command
8) Reboot your device using "reboot recovery" command to test your new CWM recovery
9) Reboot your device
If you have already installed CWM, reboot your phone holding down the Power Button and Home Button until CWM Screen appear
If you do this and doenst show the CWM screen, with some commands, try re-install CWM, the right way now....
I cant see where you can have difficult in Tutorial... But if you still having doubts, just post again...
alynponty said:
is it right that i need to unlock my phone from vodafone before i put a new custom rom on it.
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I'm on Vodafone in the UK and I've tried most of the ROMs and they have been fine. Unlocking just stops you using a non-Vodafone SIM. If you flash a custom ROM it will unlock itself.
Sent from Samsung Galaxy Ace
alynponty said:
right ive installed cwm 5 , but no idea what the following means to test cwm as i cant find any of the mentioned commands on the screen
Flash Custom Recovery:
1) Push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace.img to your device using "adb push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/" command
2) Turn off your phone
3) Press POWER+HOME BUTTON
4) Login to your device over "adb shell"
5) Mount /system using "mount /dev/block/stl12 /system" command
6) Flash CWM recovery using "flash_image recoveryonly /tmp/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img" command
7) Umount /system using "umount /system" command
8) Reboot your device using "reboot recovery" command to test your new CWM recovery
9) Reboot your device
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Those options won't appear onscreen - just adb over USB
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try this one one noobs suggestion to other lolz http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298808
im gonna try to install the sgs revolved rom , if i dont like it how do i go about putting the original rom back in.
The best Custom ROM is CyanogenMod.
If you don't like it, then stick to stock 2.3.6..
Stock 2.3.6's battery life is IMPRESSIVE!
Back to the topic, root doesn't have any effects on performance!
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Hi,
First of all, im a bit of a noob.
Second, i have rooted my phone, a SG2 GT-i9100 XWLPD.
And no matter what i do, it just wont succeed to install roms, every ones i tried, get stuck on boot screen. i have remembered to wipe.
Then i go to CWM, and install again, cause i read somewhere you maybe should do it twice. nothing.
Then i reverted to stock, that works.
Tried again, nothing.
I have tried
Thebyani_v4.3_ICS
Spike.pure.ics-v7.4
Villainrom 2.4.2
All to XWLPD.
What to do ?
Not sure what happens when you try those roms, but you can try the ICS Reseruction ROM which is the best ROM out there for SG2. Here is the link to the ROM page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
You can install it using the following steps:
-Reboot into recovery (CWM)
-Wipe Data / Factory Reset
-Install the Main ROM
-In recovery go to Advanced
-Wipe Dalvik Cache
-Fix Permissions
-Wipe Cache Partition
-Reboot
-If at the first boot you can't do the configuration of the google account, skip this step and continue
-When you boot into the system, it's probably that you don't have data enabled (3g, H+) just reboot
-When you boot again into the system the data will be enable and you can do the configuration of Google Account (if you don't do this before)
-This is the moment for install all the extras like themes, fix's, kernels, etc.
Enjoy!!!
Thanks, ill try that..
I really wants a battery saver rom, if you know any better ones.
Edit: Didn't work, starts up, goes to samsung logo, with the triangle, goes to ICS siyahkernel, then it reboots to recovery mode (CWMR Touch v5.5.0.4)
Any advise?
xxbs said:
Hi,
First of all, im a bit of a noob.
Second, i have rooted my phone, a SG2 GT-i9100 XWLPD.
And no matter what i do, it just wont succeed to install roms, every ones i tried, get stuck on boot screen. i have remembered to wipe.
Then i go to CWM, and install again, cause i read somewhere you maybe should do it twice. nothing.
Then i reverted to stock, that works.
Tried again, nothing.
I have tried
Thebyani_v4.3_ICS
Spike.pure.ics-v7.4
Villainrom 2.4.2
All to XWLPD.
What to do ?
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Get used to work with Odin, that's all!
Just read, there are so many descriptions out there!
Second, if your phone was delivered with ics (lpd) do not attempt to flash a GB ROM (vr 2.4.2] since it will not work with an ics bootloader!
Some ROM's are not running as standalone, they are mostly offset roms based on cm9 examples are slim ics or Clean blank ROM, don't know whether the roms you named are like this.
So, all you need is Odin (or mobile Odin) and a ROM in .tar.md5 format.
I recommend litening rom 3.2 which is fully deodexed and close to stock.
Good luck!
Tapatalked from my Samsung GT9100
Or you can try NEAT. It's stock and has gr8 battery.
I don't think it's the roms... u might do something wrong... follow the steps:
1. Reboot into recovery
2. Factory reset
3. Wipe cache, dalvik, battery stats
4. Install the rom
5. Reboot system
I always do that and never had a problem.
Good luck!
Sent from my awesome SGS2
Karpfenhai said:
Get used to work with Odin, that's all!
Just read, there are so many descriptions out there!
Second, if your phone was delivered with ics (lpd) do not attempt to flash a GB ROM (vr 2.4.2] since it will not work with an ics bootloader!
Some ROM's are not running as standalone, they are mostly offset roms based on cm9 examples are slim ics or Clean blank ROM, don't know whether the roms you named are like this.
So, all you need is Odin (or mobile Odin) and a ROM in .tar.md5 format.
I recommend litening rom 3.2 which is fully deodexed and close to stock.
Good luck!
Tapatalked from my Samsung GT9100
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IT WORKED! you are my hero now, thanks alot mate !
A good video about ICS Resurrection features
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-roms/resurrection-ics-rom-v2-0-for-galaxy-s2-i9100-best-ics-rom/
xxbs said:
IT WORKED! you are my hero now, thanks alot mate !
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You're welcome
If you really want to save battery, go for phenomenal kernel extreme and use ki3 /ki4 modem, check my sig for bloatware which can be frozen.
Ps: if phenomenal extreme will end up in bootloop, use medium version, best approach, dl them both before flashing extreme
Tapatalked from my Samsung GT9100
Can you give me a link, cause theres too many to choose
right now im in this thread, but dont know what to choose..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601520
xxbs said:
Can you give me a link, cause theres too many to choose
right now im in this thread, but dont know what to choose..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601520
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Just DL 5.5 Medium zip and extreme.zip, go to cwm and flash extreme, if boot stucks, wipe cache and dalvik, if its still not working, go to cwm again and flash medium.
if you DL them to the phone directly, rename it after dl cuz on the phone the name will be phenomenal5.zip in all cases!
If you use odin, dl the .tar files
Not too hard or?
Okay, ill do that, i will use odin.
Thanks again
Edit: It worked with Odin, now im on that kernel, thanks mate, im looking forward to see the battery improvement
xxbs said:
Okay, ill do that, i will use odin.
Thanks again
Edit: It worked with Odin, now im on that kernel, thanks mate, im looking forward to see the battery improvement
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Great, which one ? extreme ? If yes, lucky you!
For further Battery Improvements, use BBS and post a dump in the desired thread.
Please do not use any benchmarks, they will not give you the best results on this kernel, as long as the phone is smooth, everything is fine!
Yes, extreme one
What do you mean with "use BBS and post a dump in the desired thread." ?
xxbs said:
Yes, extreme one
What do you mean with "use BBS and post a dump in the desired thread." ?
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Means if you are not happy with your battery life and you want to work out your drainers, use this app and post a dump there --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
regards!
OK, Thanks alot for your time
Hello all
I have searched all over but have not found any similar problems.
I rooted my phone and installed CWM and would like to install a custom rom that exists for Gingerbread 2.3.6 (I flashed back to stock OS), I have found the rom that I seem to like a lot (Atomic rom) however when I put the .zip file into my external sd and use rom manager to install the rom it turns off, then the phone boots back up... Any ideas about what is happening? Maybe I do not have everything rom manager needs?
I am definitely not ready to flash the new rom using odin, unless you put the .zip file into PDA section and hit "Start" when the phone is in download mode... from the forums I read it is not as easy as installing the stock OS
Thanks in advance!
HeyLookItsKarl said:
Hello all
I have searched all over but have not found any similar problems.
I rooted my phone and installed CWM and would like to install a custom rom that exists for Gingerbread 2.3.6 (I flashed back to stock OS), I have found the rom that I seem to like a lot (Atomic rom) however when I put the .zip file into my external sd and use rom manager to install the rom it turns off, then the phone boots back up... Any ideas about what is happening? Maybe I do not have everything rom manager needs?
I am definitely not ready to flash the new rom using odin, unless you put the .zip file into PDA section and hit "Start" when the phone is in download mode... from the forums I read it is not as easy as installing the stock OS
Thanks in advance!
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you leave so many questions unanswered here. you have provided some information here, but not the vital info and the last part is very confusing.
im sorry, I know you are new here, but you lead me to ask some very generic questions....................
are you in the right forum for the right phone? this is for the Note1
I only ask this because I cant even find any GB ROMS for this phone. the Note 1 has been updated to official JB. I would and I am sure you would hate to flash wrong files to wrong phone and wind up with a BRICK.
I am not trying to make it sound as if you don't even know what phone you have, but you would not be the first to flash wrong and kill your phone.
may I suggest you read up in the "Super Everything Thread", which is in the General Forum. you will find exactly that, EVERYTHING, there. Odin is no big deal and super easy to use. also most don't even use CWM or ROM MANAGER anymore. TWRP is now the RECOVERY of choice and much more user friendly.
there are also many YOUTUBE tutorals that can walk you through. but first, lets make sure you are in the right place.
your phone is a ???????? NOTE 1
you carrier is ?????? att, tmo, ver, sprint
it is presently running ??????? GB, ICS, JB
good luck and let us know if we help
Saurom!!!!!!! ¡¡¡¡¡¡!!!!!!! I is a custom gb rom for our i717 note
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shayneflashindaily said:
Saurom!!!!!!! ¡¡¡¡¡¡!!!!!!! I is a custom gb rom for our i717 note
2§HAYNE
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SAUROM !!!!
captemo said:
you leave so many questions unanswered here. you have provided some information here, but not the vital info and the last part is very confusing.
im sorry, I know you are new here, but you lead me to ask some very generic questions....................
are you in the right forum for the right phone? this is for the Note1
I only ask this because I cant even find any GB ROMS for this phone. the Note 1 has been updated to official JB. I would and I am sure you would hate to flash wrong files to wrong phone and wind up with a BRICK.
I am not trying to make it sound as if you don't even know what phone you have, but you would not be the first to flash wrong and kill your phone.
may I suggest you read up in the "Super Everything Thread", which is in the General Forum. you will find exactly that, EVERYTHING, there. Odin is no big deal and super easy to use. also most don't even use CWM or ROM MANAGER anymore. TWRP is now the RECOVERY of choice and much more user friendly.
there are also many YOUTUBE tutorals that can walk you through. but first, lets make sure you are in the right place.
your phone is a ???????? NOTE 1
you carrier is ?????? att, tmo, ver, sprint
it is presently running ??????? GB, ICS, JB
good luck and let us know if we help
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Sorry about that... I have the Samsung Galaxy Note i717 for AT&T and I am running Gingerbread 2.3.6
I thought that if a rom could run on GB it could run on any phone that has GB but your response has lead me to know that it also depends on what phone I'm running, so thanks!
I'll go and double check to see if the rom I tried to install was for the note... I guess I'm lucky I didn't brick my phone when I tried flashing the other 2 rome xD... Gonna count my blessings tonight lol
HeyLookItsKarl said:
Sorry about that... I have the Samsung Galaxy Note i717 for AT&T and I am running Gingerbread 2.3.6
I thought that if a rom could run on GB it could run on any phone that has GB but your response has lead me to know that it also depends on what phone I'm running, so thanks!
I'll go and double check to see if the rom I tried to install was for the note... I guess I'm lucky I didn't brick my phone when I tried flashing the other 2 rome xD... Gonna count my blessings tonight lol
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don't need to apologize to me for anything. the more information the better. not only are there so many phones out there, there are variations of those phones that have gotten people in trouble.
you have the North American version
International version
Korean version
different internals and wont all take same ROM. just be careful my friend.
shayneflashindaily said:
Saurom!!!!!!! ¡¡¡¡¡¡!!!!!!! I is a custom gb rom for our i717 note
2§HAYNE
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I am looking into this rom, looks pretty interesting. Flashing the "AT&T fix" though, do I put that on my SD card also?
Update: For some reason I can not install rome
I am not sure what I am doing wrong because I have Rom manager do everything when I put the .zip file on my SD card and the phone restarts like normal, I even tried doing it manually in cwm recovery. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. And this rom I know for sure is meant for GB and the i717.
Any suggestions? Thanks again
You mean it's a gb rom meant for the i717 galaxy note....... I think you may be a little mixed up on what a rom is and what your actually doing...... Explain in detail what exact steps your doing when your flashing the rom so someone can help you.
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shayneflashindaily said:
You mean it's a gb rom meant for the i717 galaxy note....... I think you may be a little mixed up on what a rom is and what your actually doing...... Explain in detail what exact steps your doing when your flashing the rom so someone can help you.
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I appreciate your patience
Step 1: I put the downloaded .zip rom (saurom) into my external sd card in a special folder I named Roms
Step 2: I fire up Rom manager and go to "Install ROM from SD Card"
Step 3: Go to folder containing the Saurom .zip file and select it
Step 4: Make sure "Backup Existing Rom" and "Wipe Data and Cache" are selected
Step 5: Hit "Reboot And Install"
The phone will then turn off and restart like normal, I check but the rom did not install. I honestly have no idea how I'm screwing up lol
Do you have a custom recovery installed....
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
HeyLookItsKarl said:
I appreciate your patience
Step 1: I put the downloaded .zip rom (saurom) into my external sd card in a special folder I named Roms
Step 2: I fire up Rom manager and go to "Install ROM from SD Card"
Step 3: Go to folder containing the Saurom .zip file and select it
Step 4: Make sure "Backup Existing Rom" and "Wipe Data and Cache" are selected
Step 5: Hit "Reboot And Install"
The phone will then turn off and restart like normal, I check but the rom did not install. I honestly have no idea how I'm screwing up lol
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You have to understand this as well, the ROMS do not install in conjunction or within the current Stock ROM. They replace them. So as stated above you have to make sure you have CWM or TWRP installed and boot directly to the custom recovery. Then wipe your data/system/cache/dalvik and after all of that install the ROM of choice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525341
The very first thing listed in this topic is how to install Saurom. No where does it say to try and do it through ROM Manager.
Maybe that is where your hiccup is coming from?
No further instructions needed good luck and happy flashing
2§HAYNE
ZacksBuilds said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed....
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Yes
KSoD said:
You have to understand this as well, the ROMS do not install in conjunction or within the current Stock ROM. They replace them. So as stated above you have to make sure you have CWM or TWRP installed and boot directly to the custom recovery. Then wipe your data/system/cache/dalvik and after all of that install the ROM of choice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525341
The very first thing listed in this topic is how to install Saurom. No where does it say to try and do it through ROM Manager.
Maybe that is where your hiccup is coming from?
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Alright so I forgot that I had to wipe the data/system / cache / dalvik
But even when I tried that just now and went into installing the .zip file it said that the installation failed, is it because cwm was removed when I wiped the device?
Update your recovery to twrp 2.6
Sent from my SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
What would updating the recovery do?
Gets rid of status 7 error that makes it unable to flash.
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HeyLookItsKarl said:
Yes
Alright so I forgot that I had to wipe the data/system / cache / dalvik
But even when I tried that just now and went into installing the .zip file it said that the installation failed, is it because cwm was removed when I wiped the device?
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How do you forget that? That's the whole point besides actually flashing the rom... It's a must.... Smfh
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ZacksBuilds said:
Gets rid of status 7 error that makes it unable to flash.
Sent from my SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
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So could I flash using GooManager?
shayneflashindaily said:
How do you forget that? That's the whole point besides actually flashing the rom... It's a must.... Smfh
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haha, only problem is that the rom hit an error anyways so I'm still lost at what I am doing wrong...
Another question, when I reset all of the settings and stuff before I flash the rom, wouldn't that get rid of titanium back up? then how would I restore my apps and data?
Yes you are right... But first stick your phone in the freezer for 2hrs...then microwave it for 3 mins... It will cause your recovery to reconstruct and see your internal storage enabling developer options to be on... Then hit the rom installer button.
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Disregard last post I put..... Go to super everything thread.....
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