Hey all I've been browsing the forum for a couple of days and decided to join so I can speak with you all ok so I've been pretty scared with all this android modding and rooting etc. because its more difficult than anything I have done before u.u I have already semi-bricked a Galaxy Mini recovered it, then hard bricked it by flashing the wrong recovery but anyways I got a SGA like three weeks ago and I am one of those guys who like to mod/flash everything and I don't like the idea of my Ace being Stock xD (I have a flashed xbox 360, modded wii, and jailbroken ps3 and have done jailbroken/unlocked iphones) anyway I wanted help on how to get started on all of this, my phone is currently:
Stock Rom Carrier: Claro
Froyo 2.2.1
And I want to install any of these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458227
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341426
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461948
Can anyone guide me to accomplish this?
And perhaps I can learn from the one who helps me
PS: I have been reading on this forum for a whole week xD
P.S.: b4 I post this let me tell u that i have been reading xda forums for a whole year b4 joining
Now lets get back to work
So u r on FROYO huh ????to root on FROYO you can use SUPERONE CLICK ..they have a tutorial too ..next up why dont u upgrade to gingerbread ????then ull be able to flash CM7..just google "2.3.4 for Samsung galaxy ace androidadvices.com.. they have a good tutorial too ....then google" root Samsung galaxy ace 2.3.4" to root on gingerbread (after u have upgraded offcourse)...hit the thanks button if I helped ..
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rogers4759 said:
P.S.: b4 I post this let me tell u that i have been reading xda forums for a whole year b4 joining
Now lets get back to work
So u r on FROYO huh ????to root on FROYO you can use SUPERONE CLICK ..all
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Wow! a whole year! well I couldn't resist and joined xD this forum seems to have an awesome community
Anyway I kinda knew about the superone click but umm if I root with that then I can go right ahead and install CWM and Custom Roms?
Install CWM4 or 5 for Galaxy Ace, you shouldn't need Root for this. You can find them on this Forum if you look. This will replace your stock recovery. Once this is done you place your ROM on the SD card, reboot into recovery and hit install from Zip then choose your new ROM. Simple as that.
If you need any more help let me know
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Install CWM4 or 5 for Galaxy Ace, you shouldn't need Root for this. You can find them on this Forum if you look. This will replace your stock recovery. Once this is done you place your ROM on the SD card, reboot into recovery and hit install from Zip then choose your new ROM. Simple as that.
If you need any more help let me know
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Ok so I don't need root to install Custom Roms?
And I don't need to upgrade the FW to Gingerbread or anything because I've been reading a lot about this and I'm kinda confused?
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Also don't I need to make a backup or anything? xD because I don't want to brick my Ace its the only phone I have right now.
U don't need root to install cwm 5 ..well I think u should upgrade your firmware to 2.3.xx because most of the roms for SGA are based on gingerbread .ie they need gingerbread basebands ...if u flash them on your FROYO phone u will BRICK your phone !!!!!
Btw I always got what I needed In xda by googleing so I never felt the need to join xda ..
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Sure you could make a back-up, it is always good to have just in case. You can't restore a stock ROM through recovery, you'll just get a boot loop, but there are other methods to restore your stock back-up. Froyo to Gingerbread is no problem, it is Gingerbread to Froyo that it becomes more complicated.
EDIT: But some ROM's do require you to be on 2.3.x so you could do an official update to Gingerbread to "ensure" everything goes smoothly.
rogers4759 said:
U don't need root to install cwm 5 ..well I think u should upgrade your firmware to 2.3.xx because most of the roms for SGA are based on gingerbread .ie they need gingerbread basebands ...if u flash them on your FROYO phone u will BRICK your phone !!!!!
Btw I always got what I needed In xda by googleing so I never felt the need to join xda ..
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Ok so to install any of the Roms I linked to I need Gingerbread right?
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Sure you could make a back-up, it is always good to have just in case. You can't restore a stock ROM through recovery, you'll just get a boot loop, but there are other methods to restore your stock back-up. Froyo to Gingerbread is no problem, it is Gingerbread to Froyo that it becomes more complicated.
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Thanks for the info
I will look....
Also what happens if I accidentaly flash a Custom Rom made for FROYO when my phone is on Gingerbread FW?
Sorry for all these questions
Well, they don't say. Why not be safe and flash a stock 2.3.x ROM with ODIN. Better to be safe then sorry right?! Are you familiar with ODIN?
Yes I have used ODIN in the past before but only with the One Package option.
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And if I where to flash that stock firmware which one should I use European?
Yup, that is what you'll be doing. I wrote a little tutorial on it a while ago, the link is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408974&highlight=2+3+6+update
go ahead and use the European open version.
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-SGA- said:
go ahead and use the European open version.
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Which one do you recommend? the one on your tutorial (Russian) or the European one?
And what happens if the custom Roms I want are made for Froyo?
Lol why are u sorry ???XDA is all about sharing knowledge ...today I help u tomorrow u help me ..XDA Rules !!!!!
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rogers4759 said:
Lol why are u sorry ???XDA is all about sharing knowledge ...today I help u tomorrow u help me ..XDA Rules !!!!!
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Haha xD Its just that I hope I'm not bothering anyone with my questions xD
U downgrade to FROYO (lmfao )..u backup your gingerbread rom using cwm and downgrade ti FROYO but I don't think ull be needing to do that cause there are very very very few FROYO custom roms for SGA..
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There are very few custom roms on Froyo. The only one I know of is noname rom.
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rogers4759 said:
U downgrade to FROYO (lmfao )..u backup your gingerbread rom using cwm and downgrade ti FROYO but I don't think ull be needing to do that cause there are very very very few FROYO custom roms for SGA..
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go ahead and use the European open version.
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When choosing the official GingerBread FW do I need to find the one for my Carrier because I think my phone is SIM-locked. My Carrier is Claro.
Related
I FLashed GB Bootloader from "adyscorpio's thread" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117990
then i flashed bullet kernal from odin
afterthat i installed
[ROM] [2.3.4 JVP] Gingerbread Blitzkrieg by "birgertime"
now i want to go back to my froyo i.e project v ?
can i just flash it with recovery or what??
and please tell me whats rom is best for battery & performance
Thanks a lot fellows
ZAIN_1 said:
I FLashed GB Bootloader from "adyscorpio's thread" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117990
then i flashed bullet kernal from odin
afterthat i installed
[ROM] [2.3.4 JVP] Gingerbread Blitzkrieg by "birgertime"
now i want to go back to my froyo i.e project v ?
can i just flash it with recovery or what??
and please tell me whats rom is best for battery & performance
Thanks a lot fellows
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The bootloaders are backwards compatible meaning you can flash a froyo rom without issue. Kernels are not though so if you want to use a backup youll need to flash a froyo kernel first.
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explodingboy70 said:
The bootloaders are backwards compatible meaning you can flash a froyo rom without issue. Kernels are not though so if you want to use a backup youll need to flash a froyo kernel first.
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Thank you.. your r awesome
nereed opost
gooooooooooddddddddddddddd
What are boot loaders for?
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mystycs said:
What are boot loaders for?
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If you dont know......dont play with em.....keep your hands out of the cookie jar.....youve got a lot of reading ahead of you
I didnt have any problems flashing bootloaders.. but yep.. best read a bunch first
Most important thing to know about bootloaders is they're one of the only things that, if you screw up installing them, may permanently kill your phone. Screwing up ROMs, Kernels, and Modems can almost always be fixed, last case scenario, by going into download mode and using Odin. If you screw up a bootloader install bad enough, you may lose download mode, and thus your phone unless you get outside assistance (A jig or jtag).
So I finally made the switch from iphone to an android device. With the Iphone you would jailbreak it. Im guessing here, you would root it and then install a rom?
What do I do if I want to install a rom and then a theme?
logged101 said:
So I finally made the switch from iphone to an android device. With the Iphone you would jailbreak it. Im guessing here, you would root it and then install a rom?
What do I do if I want to install a rom and then a theme?
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First of all u need to root ur device, after this u need to install/flash a kernel with the cwm recovery (u can use easily one of the rooter kernel.made by chainfire), then u can flash the rom, kernel, theme, whatever u want/need directly thru the cwm.
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logged101 said:
So I finally made the switch from iphone to an android device. With the Iphone you would jailbreak it. Im guessing here, you would root it and then install a rom?
What do I do if I want to install a rom and then a theme?
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My advice would be to read the threads on the many kernels avaliable all have instructions on how to install... Then when you feel confident make your choice and get yourself rooted. After you understand the process and familiar with CWM and what it is used for use the same process to choose a ROM... Good Luck
In all honesty, I tried loads of roms on my s1 but I have not felt the need for it, or indeed seen any benefit to a custom rom yet, and certainly not one that will out weigh the inevitable bugs in them.
Clockwork rom bootloader is excellent for full back up and restore purposes. Frankly however with this device rooting is enough especially now there are one click solutions for it.
Once rooted there isn't much you can't change or customise. Camera apps, hacked launchers etc
Personally I have found this far more stable and much more interesting than simply installing someone else's work.
OH YES WHILST I REMEMBER FIRST THING TO DO ONCE ROOTED IS BACK UP YOUR /efs FOLDER IMMEDIATELY THIS IS ESSENTIAL!!
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curioct said:
In all honesty, I tried loads of roms on my s1 but I have not felt the need for it, or indeed seen any benefit to a custom rom yet, and certainly not one that will out weigh the inevitable bugs in them.
Clockwork rom bootloader is excellent for full back up and restore purposes. Frankly however with this device rooting is enough especially now there are one click solutions for it.
Once rooted there isn't much you can't change or customise. Camera apps, hacked launchers etc
Personally I have found this far more stable and much more interesting than simply installing someone else's work.
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Agreed, but onestly i think that a custom kernel allow more features than the stock. ;-)
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TecQuality said:
Agreed, but onestly i think that a custom kernel allow more features than the stock. ;-)
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I certainly don't disagree with that, wouldnt be without one packed with CWM for a start
Ok so ive been reading the threads and rom section.
I only have 2 question left. My phone atm is on android 2.3.3. In the root thread, I want to get 2.3.5 KI3.
Can I flash the KI3 right away or do I have to update my phone to 2.3.5 and then get the 2.3.5 KI3?
Is Firmware and Modem the samething? I see there both I9100XXKX#
Once I do that, I will root my phone, install cognition rom and then the ICS theme.
logged101 said:
Ok so ive been reading the threads and rom section.
I only have 2 question left. My phone atm is on android 2.3.3. In the root thread, I want to get 2.3.5 K13.
Can I flash the K13 right away or do I have to update my phone to 2.3.5 and then get the 2.3.5 K13?
Is Firmware and Modem the samething? I see there both I9100XXKX#
Once I do that, I will root my phone, install cognition rom and then the ICS theme.
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I wanna suggest to u the XXKI4 (2.3.5), this is a superb firmware, u can flash directly to this version without any trouble, for the other question, no firmware and baseband/modem are two different things, u can try many basebands cause there are some basebands that works better with ur specific carrier.
So, u should root/install cwm and than cognition and theme.
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TecQuality said:
I wanna suggest to u the XXKI4 (2.3.5), this is a superb firmware, u can flash directly to this version without any trouble, for the other question, no firmware and baseband/modem are two different things, u can try many basebands cause there are some basebands that works better with ur specific carrier.
So, u should root/install cwm and than cognition and theme.
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Thanks a lot! Reason I said KI3 is because thats what the rom supports.
Based on I9100XWKJ3 firmware
Rooted, deodexed and zipaligned
Ninphetamine-2.1.3 Kernel
I9100XXKI3 Modem
Help rooting?!
I need serious help to root my phone and to get a ROM on it. I don't really care about it I just have an error in my phone that is caused by water getting into my USB port (i think) any ways I have flashed phones before but only the first Xperia that came out. I have read the guides, over and over. still might as well be reading chinese. I need to take off that damn voice talk crap. anyone close to the washington dc area willin to help? I can pay you and if need be I can just send my phone away to someone maybe? I currently do not have a back up phone this is why this is such a problem for me send me a message here or email me at [email protected]
Be more specific what exactly is the error you are getting? And how did it start.
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Looking to install ICS instead of Cm7.
Been told I need to use Cwm 5 - I am using cwm 4 so does it particularly matter? If so how do I upgrade.
And as I am running Cm7, is there anything else I need to do to flash the ICSunday ROM? - Searched and it seems I should be fine, but thought it best to chech.
MrKillers66 said:
Looking to install ICS instead of Cm7.
Been told I need to use Cwm 5 - I am using cwm 4 so does it particularly matter? If so how do I upgrade.
And as I am running Cm7, is there anything else I need to do to flash the ICSunday ROM? - Searched and it seems I should be fine, but thought it best to chech.
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if you are talking about ICS by jusada then its fine to flash as cm9 is not daily usable yet...
about cwm5 you have to download its package from related thread and flash it through current cwm4 as normal zip you flash it will be upgraded..
Yes looking at the Rom by Jusada.
Where can I find the download link for CWM 5? I have searched but I cant seem to find it. Am I not able to just use CWM 4?
Here you go...
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Here you go...
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Please credit ketut.kumajaya for this .
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Can Any one tell me if 3G/Edga works on the ROMS TheMyth ICS(devilsking) and Icecream Sungay(judasa) ??
jonathanpeter said:
Can Any one tell me if 3G/Edga works on the ROMS TheMyth ICS(devilsking) and Icecream Sungay(judasa) ??
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For me , yes .
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i have the same problem like others with the 3g. The rom is fast and i like it but i cant connect to 3g/edge the wifi work fine. i have tried flashing with some modems and my ace die. I repaired in movistar.
PD: I am from ecuador and dont know if the problem is only in latin america
Good morning mates,
I installed few days ago the S5830XWKSD [04.11.2011][Android 2.3.5].
It was described like a very good rom but I don't find it so great and I want to flash it.
Before changing it I would like to have some comments on the rom in subject and any suggestion about a good stock rom.
Thanks to all for your comments
Kph 2.3.4
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Dont jus say thanks, use d 'THANKS' button. [XDA RULE]
Use search button ....
There are thousands of same threads ! Stop spamming
Ayushbhatiapro said:
Use search button ....
There are thousands of same threads ! Stop spamming
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I read them before posting it but I haven't find an exhaustive answer that can help me.
thanks anyway
Let me ask you something.
Is it possible to upgrade froyo to gingerbread 2.3.5 from odin,
Or do i have to upgrade step by step which is
froyo 2.2.1 => gingerbread 2.3.3 => 2.3.4 =>2.3.5
Thanks for help in advance.
Jethroo said:
Let me ask you something.
Is it possible to upgrade froyo to gingerbread 2.3.5 from odin,
Or do i have to upgrade step by step which is
froyo 2.2.1 => gingerbread 2.3.3 => 2.3.4 =>2.3.5
Thanks for help in advance.
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No you can go direct
I can say my experience. I jumped from froyo 2.2.1 to gingerbread 2.3.3 and then 2.3.5.
Probably you can flash directly to 2.3.5.
But It's better wait for a confirmation from more expert people.
As said before, yes, it can be done directly to 2.3.5.
The story is different if you want to DOWNGRADE to froyo.
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Btw in response to the first post, I'm using ks9 as a base, and it feels very good.
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Ayushbhatiapro said:
No you can go direct
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Thanks for your help. I'll upgrade one by one.
Also please note that We're not as experienced as you so
some easy, stupid questions is able to us a very difficult.
Also i've read some problems occur after direct upgrade. Thats why i asked for.
There are many foolish data exist for android. It's hard to choose one to beleive.
two fast questions before flashing the ks9, do I have to make an hard reset before and after installing a new stock rom or just after?
Do I have to make a battery calibration after installing a new rom?
Thanks
Jar3112 said:
As said before, yes, it can be done directly to 2.3.5.
The story is different if you want to DOWNGRADE to froyo.
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Let me ask you one more question. İs it possible to upgrade directly froyo yo ginger with one package.
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dude stfu , its a helping community for galaxy ace DW farrrr out ******.
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Jethroo said:
Let me ask you one more question. İs it possible to upgrade directly froyo yo ginger with one package.
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I used both methods to change my roms and I found the one package the easest way to upload the files with Odin.
I don't think you can have problem If you use the one package method.
coluichepensa said:
I used both methods to change my roms and I found the one package the easest way to upload the files with Odin.
I don't think you can have problem If you use the one package method.
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Thanks. I've asked cause there are rumours that some files are missing in one package and it's not healty to upgrade froyo to ginger.
Jethroo said:
Thanks. I've asked cause there are rumours that some files are missing in one package and it's not healty to upgrade froyo to ginger.
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Let say my experience,
I passed from froyo 2.2.1 to 2.3.3 using a multipackage and from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 and to 2.3.6 using a one package.
You can do the same and avoid any risk.
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Let say my experience,
I passed from froyo 2.2.1 to 2.3.3 using a multipackage and from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 and to 2.3.6 using a one package.
You can do the same and avoid any risk.
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You mean there's a risk also.
Thanks.
hi all ,
my dad said imma getting a ace tommorrow and i am darn excited ...
i used to use a w8 and i am quite familiar with rooting etc so ...
-how do you root?
is there a flashtool for ace ? like for my w8? or is super one click a must ?
-installing cwm and xrec
in w8 all i do is click xrec on flashtool and i got xrec already ..but how do you get it for ace ? oh and how do you enter xrec? by pressing back ?
unlock BL
-is it safe for ace ? cause i bricked my w8 once when i unlock BL ...
roms
-what are the best rom for ace ? cause there are so many choices , unlike w8 where everyone uses GDX v22 ..for ace i cant decide ..oh and do you just flash the rom with cwm / xrec ?
overclock
-how do you OC a ace?
danger
-is there anything iahve to pay attention to before i root / unlock bl etc.? for w8 there are some people wih 11w29++ that cant unlock bl ..is there a warning for ace ?
sorry ya..never used a samsung hpone before ..;.
tohno said:
hi all ,
my dad said imma getting a ace tommorrow and i am darn excited ...
i used to use a w8 and i am quite familiar with rooting etc so ...
-how do you root?
is there a flashtool for ace ? like for my w8? or is super one click a must ?
-installing cwm and xrec
in w8 all i do is click xrec on flashtool and i got xrec already ..but how do you get it for ace ? oh and how do you enter xrec? by pressing back ?
unlock BL
-is it safe for ace ? cause i bricked my w8 once when i unlock BL ...
roms
-what are the best rom for ace ? cause there are so many choices , unlike w8 where everyone uses GDX v22 ..for ace i cant decide ..oh and do you just flash the rom with cwm / xrec ?
overclock
-how do you OC a ace?
danger
-is there anything iahve to pay attention to before i root / unlock bl etc.? for w8 there are some people wih 11w29++ that cant unlock bl ..is there a warning for ace ?
sorry ya..never used a samsung hpone before ..;.
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First of all Congracts for buying Ace!
2ndly all of ur questions will be answered by the stickie in android development section!
Hit thanks if i helped yoy!
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sweet found it ...but it SOUNDS SO DARN COMPLICATED!!
can this work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wLzDSSSsX8
oh and what roms does you use?
-and there dont seem to have a section for unlock BL...
-and my friend said ace is rubbish phone ....i duuno ..he said it's very lag , is it true?
Best way will be to get CF-Root Adaption from Development Section, it gives you root and cwm Recovery and is flashable from Stock Recovery. Save n easy. Look for the B83, I can confirm that it works with most stock Roms and it gives you oc kernel.. download NoFrills Cpu Control from the market to adjust Frequencies and your good to go
For custom Roms, I am sure you will find one that fits you, many good Versions around ;-)
Greetings
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does ace need to unlock bootloader? and wait..ace comes with a recovery on stock ? how do you enter it?
oh and if i get that kernel can i change to other kernel if i want to? will it remove the root feature if it change my kernel?
Home + Power to enter Recovery
Once you have root I don't think it will be taken away till you flash Stock org Rom again. Please, be careful in what you do and refer to the very good guide here (sticky)
Nothing is locked and nothing is impossible with the Ace ;-) but be careful!
Greetings
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sweet!! so you can flash any kernel you like ?? that's one luxury the w8 never had ...so just curious what rom + kernel do you use?
Best roms based on cm7.2 Infinity by nims and ICS final by jusada IMO ... Loving both
chuang1989 said:
Best roms based on cm7.2 Infinity by nims and ICS final by jusada IMO ... Loving both
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Definitely, be like me.. flash the ROM yourself without asking anyone and DIY. I checked these forums and found out how to do myself without asking anyone.. so you can too.. I joined XDA after successfully flashing my ROM and proving my worth.
it seems like stock ics v1 is a good rom , filled with mods / scripts and i has a kernel ( cant remember name ) i think when i have my ace i will get it
and one of most important thing is
DO NOT TRY OUT ROM MANAGER
it will turn ace to paperweight