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Hello everyone.
I am the noob in the video when you create a new account. And I do want to apologize for burdening you with my problems, and also let you know that i appreciate a lot your help. I am still in shock how much info this forum has.
Now to get started and keep it short.
Got a galaxy S2 from 3 UK
with the help of a friend i changed the stock software ( the rom i think) and unlocked it. but i always wondered if the new OS release is better than what i have now.
so, here are the stats i know how to give ( if more are needed, please call me a noob and tell me where to get them )
Model : T-I9100
Android v: 2.3.4
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernel V : 2.6.35.7 -I9100XXKH3-CL479037
Build No : GINGERBREAD.XXKH3
Also I need to tell you that from what i gather from my friend he used this website to get the tools and instructions to do everything.
The phone is rooted (if I didn't say that already). I have:
CWM Manager v2.0
Current Kernel: CF-Root 4.1
Superuser app - not sure if i should write something more
and the rest of the apps are not related.
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What I would like to achieve (on top of learning more - been reading them tutorials and slang and how to's)
It will take me a while to learn how to do stuff on my own, been using the search button, I know how you guys insist on that . A LOT of the tutorials are about how to go from stock, just wondering if from already rooted is any different. Should I root again, when is the rooting part coming, etc.
And also without practice or trying myself I would never learn, or it would take me a long time.
I very much like the cyanogenmod, although I would also like to see some alternatives. The differences and/or the improvements the other mods bring explained in laymen terms (or easier ones, although i don't think i'll find that).
And here I get confused. As for firmware, does cyanogenmod have a kernel or do i install that separately. Don't understand the connection between CF-ROOT, XXKH, Kernel and ROM. What I'm trying to say is that i can't make the connection between this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and the cyanogenmod. I am looking for a good Kernel/Rom combination. Any advice, I really need your help here.
And as a last note, brand new installed kies with troubleshooting and reinstalled drivers, won't read my phone, although i'm pretty sure i'll search the forum and solve this problem fast.
Also if possible, I would like only LINKS, to how to's and tutorials; although I would appreciate your help any way it comes, I'd like to read myslef, as it is a better way for me to retain information. If you can point me to a thread i can find info that i skipped over would be brilliant.
Thank you first for taking the time to read all this, even if you can't/don't want to help me, I appreciate you giving me time, something you can't take back, very grateful for that. Apologies for my broken English and awkward writing style.
ataraxism said:
I would like only LINKS
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419102
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046748
oinkylicious said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419102
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046748
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Thank you for all the links. I've been there before, I just got stopped in my tracks by the fact that i cand differentiate between kernel/rom/firmware. And I don't know a list of kernels, a list of roms, and a list of combo's. Or at least some recommendations. I do appreciat your help.
ataraxism said:
Thank you for all the links. I've been there before, I just got stopped in my tracks by the fact that i cand differentiate between kernel/rom/firmware. And I don't know a list of kernels, a list of roms, and a list of combo's. Or at least some recommendations. I do appreciat your help.
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Well that is due to you not reading the FAQS and GUIDES .
Kernel is the bit between OS and hardware .
Rom is the full firmware package of kernel modem and OS .
Kernels are in the DEV section .
Combo is up to you read look learn try are the XDA rules .
Whats best rom kernel posts are banned this is a developers forum you are required to do some work .
jje
JJEgan said:
Well that is due to you not reading the FAQS and GUIDES .
Kernel is the bit between OS and hardware .
Rom is the full firmware package of kernel modem and OS .
Kernels are in the DEV section .
Combo is up to you read look learn try are the XDA rules .
Whats best rom kernel posts are banned this is a developers forum you are required to do some work .
jje
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Understood. Will follow your advice.
Before installling ROM + Kernel + Radio. Advice sought
Right, so after a couple of days reading up on stuff, I have decided to go for it. So before I actually install something I want to post here what I've decided on and ask your opinion on it.
At the moment I have:
Android: 4.0.4
BaseBard: XXKH3
Kernel: 3.0.30 - NETCHIP -some more numbers and stuff
Build Number: IMM76I
Mod Version : HyDrOG3n - ICS -more numbers
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And I decided to install:
Radio: XXKE7-Rev_02 (as I read a lot of people were pleased with it, so i want to try it)
And here i have a question: I've downloaded 1 that has 4.7 MB, and a MD5 that has 12 MB. Any help to understand the difference would be appreciated.
ROM: Insanity II ICS 070 - from his official thread I also got the missing fonts and sound pack.
Kernel: Here is where I had most problems being a noob and all.
I was planning on getting Hellcat's Root Kernel v1.25. But here is where i get lost. And believe me i tried to read on it and understand it.
Kernel version must be compatible with ICS rom? That's how I understand it.
Kernel A - Only for GB
Kernel B - Only for ICS
(where A and B are different versions or something, can't figure this one out)
So at the end I would have: Radio XXKE7 + Insanity II ROM + Hellcat's Root Kernel.
Is this a viable combo? Any opinions.
I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE NO SUCH THING AS BEST ONES. I am only trying to find out if anyone tried this combo before and how did they like it.
PS: Although I don't understand Kernels yet, I take any kernel on this forum and then pick every technology they have and google it each one at a time. That's my method of understanding what stuff do. If you can recommend a better one, PLEASE PLEASE DO
PPS:I am really sorry for the long post and the wrong title, I changed my mind, this forum is mind numbing vast and exciting and complex, and I am just a little noob discovering the biggest candy in the phone department.
Thank you all for the time to read this, and thank you in advance for your help
EDIT: I would also like to try [ROM][XWLP9]★ Dynamic v1.4 ★[ICS][Slim][Performance & Battery life][25April] in case the Insanity II is not compatible. But if I'm honest I would like to try it anyway, when i fancy a change in the future.
If this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182922&highlight=hellcats+kernel
is the kernel you are talking about, it will not work with the ICS rom. Checking the kernel thread, it does not show its for ICS, but just GB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576355
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
Are good options for kernels, but there are more so check it out. You just have to make sure the kernel is compatible with AOSP. Speedmod kernel would have also been a good option, but that is for samsung roms only, not AOSP like Insanity II ICS.
Would you like us to stand beside you next time you take a leak & shake it for you when you're done ?
I.E. Experiment. Try stuff out. As long as you can read/follow instructions you shouldn't brick your phone. If you need to run what you're going to try by anyone on here you're probably in the wrong place.
MistahBungle said:
Would you like us to stand beside you next time you take a leak & shake it for you when you're done ?
I.E. Experiment. Try stuff out. As long as you can read/follow instructions you shouldn't brick your phone. If you need to run what you're going to try by anyone on here you're probably in the wrong place.
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I have people to do that already, they watch me take a leak and shake it. To make sure I don't shake more than three times. We all know that if you shake more than 3 times you're playing with it.
But what I asked is no different than when people release a new kernel/rom/etc, and 3-4-5-6 posts after that are questions on how it works.
I did not ask for the best combo or something like that. I asked if anyone tried that combo. Granted i screwed it up since I wasn't aware of the compatibility thing. I will check now the compatibility between roms and kernels, although sometimes for a noob like me its not that easy to tell with all the acronyms and versions and numbers. If my posts bothered you soo much, ignore it and you'll be a happy bugger
MistahBungle said:
I.E. Experiment. Try stuff out. As long as you can read/follow instructions you shouldn't brick your phone. If you need to run what you're going to try by anyone on here you're probably in the wrong place.
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I agree. Just make sure you make nandroid backups and you should be fine.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
ataraxism said:
I. I asked if anyone tried that combo. Granted i screwed it up since I wasn't aware of the compatibility thing. I will check now the compatibility between roms and kernels, although sometimes for a noob like me its not that easy to tell with all the acronyms and versions and numbers.
But that is failure to read the guides and understand and a fail to read the change logs for the different bits .
You would be far better off gaining basic understanding by just flashing a few custom roms rather than attempt to build your own version .Following the rom threads instructions for add ons different kernels etc.
Modem KE7 is very old for starters looks like you have read a few bits from varying places someone says thats good and are attempting to build a mixed up rom with non compatible parts ..
jje
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Although KE7 is very old still it emerges as one of the top modems...
recently I tested it with many ICS roms versions, and currently using, very battery friendly, stable and fastest 3g data download compare to latest Modems came with ICS versions.
Hey Developers
So i have a New Galaxy S3 International Version.
Im really not into a lot of tech stuff ..but i want to root it out of the box and get a good stable ROM.
I am a Doctor by profession, so i dont get a lot of time to keep debugging and troubleshooting.
Please can you people suggest me a good stable ROM (ICS/JB) based.My requirements are the following
1. Stable
2. Good Battery LIfe
3. Good Support from developer
4. Regular updates from the same maker without having to wipe and stuff(i dont have the patience to keep backing up and keep loosing my patient's data, plus i want the same apps)
i have heard of some : omega rom, criskelo rom, check rom...
Please suggest me the best guys. :good:
Best ROM posts are not allowed on xda.
read through the OP of ROM threads and make your decision.
If you want stability than use touchwiz based ROMs.
I have said too much already.......
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
nothing is the best in the world
go try all of them and use the 1 suit you most
Here is the list ..
Dont flash anything until you understand how to .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
As said their is no best never has been never will be one users best is another users worst hence best rom posts banned .
jje
Closed, read and try for yourself.
Hello I just came from LG optimus 2x, and I need your advice. What ROM should I use for best performance and stability and battery life? I want to make my SGS2 to very fast phone. need kernel, rom, recovery
scorpio1991 said:
Hello I just came from LG optimus 2x, and I need your advice. What ROM should I use for best performance and stability and battery life? I want to make my SGS2 to very fast phone. need kernel, rom, recovery
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You know what you really need to do is do the research yourself, post in the correct section for a question and basically decide what you want from the Rom.
In my opinion for speed you should go for one of the cm Roms although on latest jelly bean versions there is no official support from Samsung so the Rom lack in features you get from a Samsung Rom.
You can safely download and enjoy roms from all the big names in outer forum, they are all slightly different, be it aesthetically or through their features. Try the original section as a starting point, do some reading, some flashing and trying of differ things and make your own mind up on what you like.
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Just try the ROMs yourself, pretty simple/basic and much easier than creating a thread and waiting for enough responses to matter
DO NOT POST A "What's the best ROM/Kernel/Theme?" THREAD!
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Hi everybody,
first post of mine but i've had some good reads on this page
Anyhow, I got an Xperia U which is quite laggish in my opinion (messages load slowly, dialing a contact takes forever, Snapchat not as fast as i expected it...) I think you get my picture
Now I was considering rooting my phone and placing a Custom Rom on it which would work more efficient with the resources at hand. Now my question to you guys is what Rom do you recommend me and how would I be able to install it.
For now my eye has fallen on the ZPerience Rom. But not sure if it's a good one.
Thanks for the help guys
Mambo_Dead
First post and a hell load of mistakes made.
There's a billion guides out there on how to install a ROM. I believe there will certainly be guides in the general section for your device. Otherwise there are plenty of noob friendly guides all over the forum.
Secondly there is no best or recommended ROM, comparing ROMs is seen as a sign of disrespect to developers and a particular ROM experience is highly subjective since every user has different expectations and ways of using the phone.
Thirdly as for the ROM itself I strongly recommend unlocking your bootloader done on the official Sony site. You will lose warranty but you are able to flash custom kernels which come with recovery (purpose of this is explained in the guides) and allows you the freedom to choose any kernel you want. Nothing wrong with not installing but you will end up being able to only use ROMs based on stock firmware and are compatible with stock kernel, and if I remember correct the recovery gets wiped every time you install a new ROM.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
I strongly agree with the person commented above on all aspects!
Get your bootloader unclocked but if you are not interested then "DISABLE APPS".
Settings-> app -> all.
Applications like facebook and other non usefull apps should be disabled. It will save your ram, hence smooth and bit lag free.
Coming on rom part, well whatever preference you may have regarding your needs go for it. Because every rom in its own way is important as developers work hard,
But before disabling apps(if you choose this option), do factory reset and then disable.
I hope this helped,
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.