hello members m really new in android stuff. i got samsung galaxy S vibrant... i had eclairs in it first then i updated it to froyo through kies mini.but now i phone software i all ****ed up.. i mean phone lags alot. every thing is really slow in it.. i need a solution guys.. also wanna knw wat is a custom rom?? how to flash it n wich id d best for my phone
bigpapalola said:
hello members m really new in android stuff. i got samsung galaxy S vibrant... i had eclairs in it first then i updated it to froyo through kies mini.but now i phone software i all ****ed up.. i mean phone lags alot. every thing is really slow in it.. i need a solution guys.. also wanna knw wat is a custom rom?? how to flash it n wich id d best for my phone
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A custom rom is a rom that is developed and compiled from a team of community developers. They are not official roms from Samsung or any manufacture however are quite often very good and bring us an updated Android version that our manufacture will not provide.
I have been running ICS Passion since V 10 and currently running 10.6 with plans to flash to V 11 as soon as it comes out. The following thread is about the development of ICS Passion and the work of their great developers.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362961
I am in no way part of their work or great team but greatly enjoy the fruits of their labor and praise their efforts.
Their thread has links and information on how to flash their custom rom. Hope this helps explain things.
bro after flashing this rom will my phone start working normal?/ will the issues go away??
You can read this first to get a feeling (foreplay lolz)
If you have difficulty understanding it, then we'll see what we can do lolz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
bigpapalola said:
bro after flashing this rom will my phone start working normal?/ will the issues go away??
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you should try the AIO Vibrant Toolbox help me alot.
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Oop wrong post
Vouch for the toolbox, it really simplifies everything. It walks you through every step of what is usually a fairly complex procedure without. Bear in mind that even with that, however, you need to download a rom first.
When/If you get the toolbox, I'd suggest heading back to stock first, as that basically wipes your slate completely clean before starting out, then root your phone, then get a custom rom.
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Hello i know the title seems an awful lot like a dating website info but basically i have been researching androids and stuff for hours on ends and i do not understand the jargon!! i need some simple answers please
I have a Galaxy Ace and i hope someone can answer questions such as
what is rooting and what can it do?
what is updating firmware because i fink i should update to 2.3.5 but does this mean i cant root if i update?
what is custom ROMs and what can they do?
At what stage do i back up my phone e.g. before i root or after i root? before i update or after i update?
I will be very very grateful and plz dont direct me to other links because i have read hundreds of them and all of them explain in too much detail.
Thank You.
See here: http://droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/ and here: http://www.androidauthority.com/roo...e-to-root-your-android-phone-or-tablet-10915/. Sorry , too long to explain.
Rooting is forcing the phone to allow you access to the internal files of the phone (like the root directory of a hard drive)
Once you have access to the root you can do things that neither android / your service provider wanted you to play with.
Change fonts, modify the teeny system images, allow programs to do (dangerous) system changes to your phone.
Changing the firmware is not something I've played with but, say your phone comes to you with version 1 on it, and version 2 is released in Japan. Well some of the cleverer out there pick and poke and make working versions and then put them up, sometime months before people like o2 orange vodafone have put them into testing / marketing / production / helplines etc.
I'm pretty sure that rooting can affect warranty.
Changing the firmware definately will.
IMO rooting was needed on my x10i before 2.3.3 came out as the Sony Ericsson stuff was eating battery life. Now, its massively sorted out. No need to root.
But I'm not much of a tinkerer
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KelvinMead said:
I'm pretty sure that rooting can affect warranty.
Changing the firmware definately will.
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Just rooting alone WILL void your warranty. No flashing of roms is required.
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anz2k8 said:
At what stage do i back up my phone e.g. before i root or after i root? before i update or after i update?
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You backup your device after you root but before you install a custom rom. To root your device, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145.
Warning: Do not attempt this until you fully understand the risks and you know exactly what you are doing.
thanx for da links and simple explanations
it helped me understand rooting alot more however custom ROM is still a grey area.. and when should i update to gingerbread.. before or after rooting?
i ask this because i'm seeing rooting similar as chipping a psp where you need the right official firmware before you chip it.. so i'm thinking i will need a certain firmware for a certain root.
also.. i was wondering which is the best overall firmware i should go to ; 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5? i am thinking the 2.3.5 as it is the latest but new doesn't always mean best as it could have untested bugs etc.
Thank You
anz2k8 said:
thanx for da links and simple explanations
it helped me understand rooting alot more however custom ROM is still a grey area.. and when should i update to gingerbread.. before or after rooting?
i ask this because i'm seeing rooting similar as chipping a psp where you need the right official firmware before you chip it.. so i'm thinking i will need a certain firmware for a certain root.
also.. i was wondering which is the best overall firmware i should go to ; 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5? i am thinking the 2.3.5 as it is the latest but new doesn't always mean best as it could have untested bugs etc.
Thank You
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You should update to Gingerbread after rooting (with a custom rom). Custom roms are simply roms made unofficially (not from manufacturers or service providers) by developers. You could update to 2.3.7 with this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263292. After you root and install a custom recovery, then you can start flashing roms.
google is your friend..use him
he wont hurt u
I am also curious about the new updates, i suppose it all depends on if the rom you have can handle it? I'm using coredroid on my HTC Sensation
Hello All,
Back in April I flashed my phone with the only (at the time) SMB? for bell, . I used a guide to get my phone to build number OLYEM_U4_2.1.1 - GreyBlurred.
I find updating Android so confusing - iPhone was a lot easier :\ but Android rox so here i am.
I've been all over trying different methods to update my phone with no avail. At this point, I don't even care if i lose my app data.
What is the best OS i should run on my Bell Atrix, and how can I do it? Any forum links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
There you are, everything you need from start to finish.
Make sure you read and understand every line.
After you flash your first rom with those instructions, and feel comfortable with flashing, I suggest you try out both cm7 and miui. Cm7 is original looking android with tons of new features and settings. Miui is a sexy slick looking rom with tons of new features. It's kind of like IOS. But still holds true to android customizability. The procedure is the same with all roms in the first thread i linked, but once you've done all of those things once, you can skip down to "Installing a Custom Rom". No need to re-unlock your bootloader and re-install custom recovery.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=olympus (download #20)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383721 (some bugs, but awesome rom)
Feel free to ask any questions/pm, but this should technically be in the Q&A forum.
Cheers!
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Remember. Always backup!
Well first off make sure you have Clockwork Recovery installed on your phone.
(you have to be bootloader unlocked for the full recovery to be installed) If you haven't unlocked the bootloader, make sure you go to the development forum and read up on how to do that using the "international pudding"
Once you have clockwork recovery installed, head on over to this thread and download the gobstopper that you'd like... I would go for the 2.3.6 updated one.
This is a bone stock bell rom, and its the EASIEST way to get back to stock bell.
Thanks guys! CM was a waste of time since I'm on an Atrix... I dont know if that rom is made for the Atrix - it doesn't say so on the site. Now running GB 2.3.6 Thanks a bunch!
Olympus is atrix's codename in cm. It is made for the atrix.
But glad to hear you're running gb!
Wow Bell_GB_2.3.6 has amazing battery life. 3x better than before! Yippeee
Hello guys,
first of all a little Introduction:
I'm using a i9300 myself, running cm9 stable more than happy. I do have some base knowledge of the magic you guys are doing here, but not into it enough, I fear.
Im going to visit a close friend of mine soon, who owns a X10 and is more than unsatisfied with the stock rom. Naturally, what he needs is one stable CFW, with the first things coming to my mind being Cyanogen and AOKP. This could even be a chance to get him hopping on the ICS-Train. Since I'm only gonna stay for 2 days, I want to fly there prepared as good as possible.
tl;dr: Don't have a X10, going to have a stock one in my hands for 2 days soon, need to find a stable CFW for it.
I've stumbled across these forums for quite some time now - and have come to some conclusions I'm not quite sure about:
First, I'll have to root the phone, likely using the newest FlashTool. Do I have to take different steps depending on if he's on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5?
Is the next step installing ClockWorkMod?
I can then safely try installing any ROM after booting into recovery, likely Cyanogenmod 7 - or is any stable ICS ROM for the X10 out there?
I'm really appreciating your help, tips, links and guides - even a keyword might help me out. Just trying to find something as fast AND stable as possible, as I can't fix it as soon as I leave my friends house.
Willing to buy you a Beer or two if you push me in the right direction or even provide a link to a bullet-proof ROM or guide.
Have a nice evening,
paddo
Check out the video in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808
Hope it helps
It sure does, thank you!
Next I'll only need to find a stable ROM, not caring about whether the bootloader has got to be unlocked or not, right?
Is there ANY stable cm9 out there, or at least a 7.2?
The rom that's used in that video is one of the best I've used..go for it..
Hi everyone, i have a huge issue with my desie x. I have been interested about android and I have decided to install one of the mods the modders are making in this category which is "android development ". So I did follow the tutirial, but I have ended with a "Rom" I don't even know what does that mean but anyway it is very very slow and buggy and I have absolutely no idea how to get back to the original android I need any other good android version that will speed up my phone . I remember that I have used clockwork mod and that's all I can remember. If anyone could write me a step by step tutorial in bullet pointsaabout changing it back ASAP so ny phone runs fast I would be very grateful.
Many regards,
Patryk.
ptys27 said:
Hi everyone, i have a huge issue with my desie x. I have been interested about android and I have decided to install one of the mods the modders are making in this category which is "android development ". So I did follow the tutirial, but I have ended with a "Rom" I don't even know what does that mean but anyway it is very very slow and buggy and I have absolutely no idea how to get back to the original android I need any other good android version that will speed up my phone . I remember that I have used clockwork mod and that's all I can remember. If anyone could write me a step by step tutorial in bullet pointsaabout changing it back ASAP so ny phone runs fast I would be very grateful.
Many regards,
Patryk.
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Without any details no one can help you out! Check what rom have you installed .. Go to About Phone..
Next check out other ROMs available here.. Vimiro and Mysensedx5 are good if you want Sense 5 roms. or go for slimrom if you want an aosp android.. Do check out the bugs first though.
Hello guys,
First off, I have a rooted Panasonic P81 with a MTK-6592 Chip-set maybe, and its rooted(obviously),
So Can someone tell me how do i port a Rom for my device, like i want miui v6 for my Panasonic P81(which is not available currently).
Help would be highly appreciated,
Thanks a ton!
First off all you should search for a porting guide... which can be easily found with the search forum function.
Then you gotta make sure you can get a hold on the RAMDISK for your device.... The rest of the porting will be explained in the forums.
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MrMaddTraxx said:
First off all you should search for a porting guide... which can be easily found with the search forum function.
Then you gotta make sure you can get a hold on the RAMDISK for your device.... The rest of the porting will be explained in the forums.
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So i got a Jellybean base and i want to upgrade to Lolipop, and the porting guide says that the Port rom should be of the same version as then STOCK what do i do?
Well your base ROM has to be an official ROM made for your phone, meaning if you want lollipop, but they haven't got lollipop for your device yet, that you can't port a rom for your phone...
Porting actually only means, that when someone makes a ROM (which is a customised version of the base firmware) for like the galaxy S4 , and calls it galaxyfosho, and you got a for example HTC M9 , that you can get the galaxyfosho (customised base) on your HTC.
Do you get what I mean?
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So your question was: you got JB and want to go to lollipop?
Answer:
You gotta get a Lollipop stock Base First. On which you can port a custom Lollipop ROM
One last Question,
MrMaddTraxx said:
Well your base ROM has to be an official ROM made for your phone, meaning if you want lollipop, but they haven't got lollipop for your device yet, that you can't port a rom for your phone...
Porting actually only means, that when someone makes a ROM (which is a customised version of the base firmware) for like the galaxy S4 , and calls it galaxyfosho, and you got a for example HTC M9 , that you can get the galaxyfosho (customised base) on your HTC.
Do you get what I mean?
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So your question was: you got JB and want to go to lollipop?
Answer:
You gotta get a Lollipop stock Base First. On which you can port a custom Lollipop ROM
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Well, I had a Galaxy S i9003 before, as far as i know, Samsung had just released the gingerbread for that handset, but i had flashed Cyanogenmod, and many custom roms based on Kitkat and jellybean, then did that happnen?
Yeah it is possible, if it is availble for your handset, but since you said no-one did it before, you gotta try working it out yourself, but it ain't easy