Flash xwla4 it us best GB so far - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

SEE MY THREAD IN DEVELOPMENT IF YOU WANT THE ZIP TO TRY IT. IT IS ALREADY TO GO FOR I777.
Just letting others know to flash newest GB.. It is German unbranded and the smoothest GB ROM so far...
don't do it unless you know how to hellraise off course.
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184 views. Anybody know what he's talking about? Wrong forum?

Its a i9100 rom. Can u provide a link to a flashable stock zip of it?

Stock SGS2 Sammy builds are always buttery smooth.

just letting people know that the newest GB is the smoothest. I have it done, hellraised, added 14 toggle, bln, newest DD, removed some bloat. I will try and upload a almost stock version in development soon.
Its in general section of 1900 forum. Have to use mobile Odin or Odin to flash.. Then hellraise it. Then add modem. Etc....
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Oh, it's a 1900 ROM.

rdannar said:
just letting people know that the newest GB is the smoothest. I have it done, hellraised, added 14 toggle, bln, newest DD, removed some bloat. I will try and upload a almost stock version in development soon.
Its in general section of 1900 forum. Have to use mobile Odin or Odin to flash.. Then hellraise it. Then add modem. Etc....
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Really excited to try this one.
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I have tried Neophyte's custom (illusion) built from this new base but it's been a minute since I've tried a stock ROM...I will have to give this a try this weekend.
Not sure but I might try with Mobile Odin or maybe the new Flash-o-holics tool...man you gotta love the Devs we have, making it fun even to flash a stock ROM!
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rdannar said:
just letting people know that the newest GB is the smoothest. I have it done, hellraised, added 14 toggle, bln, newest DD, removed some bloat. I will try and upload a almost stock version in development soon.
Its in general section of 1900 forum. Have to use mobile Odin or Odin to flash.. Then hellraise it. Then add modem. Etc....
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Do you have to use ODIN/Mobile ODIN?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825&highlight=xwla4
That thread says CWM, and the instructions say install from recovery.

I'm bored, I'll give this a shot.
Reading the thread, it seems like you can flash it via CWM and then apply Hellraiser afterwards.

In my opinion, that release is too new to properly pass judgement on it. It can often take a few weeks before bugs in a firmware build become clearly evident.
Look at what happened with UCKK6 - two ROM developers rebased on it, even though after a few more weeks it became clear it is one of the worst bases that one could possibly pick. This fact wasn't clear when they made their decision because it was too new.
That said: So far, XWKL1 seems pretty solid.

I think the op was referring to this particular ROM...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483131
the one posted by przekret, this guy always posts the latest from Samsung for xda's forum members!
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Entropy512 said:
In my opinion, that release is too new to properly pass judgement on it. It can often take a few weeks before bugs in a firmware build become clearly evident.
Look at what happened with UCKK6 - two ROM developers rebased on it, even though after a few more weeks it became clear it is one of the worst bases that one could possibly pick. This fact wasn't clear when they made their decision because it was too new.
That said: So far, XWKL1 seems pretty solid.
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All true. I'll consider myself a guinea pig of sorts then. I'll report back as much as I can find.

erad1 said:
I think the op was referring to this particular ROM...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483131
the one posted by przekret, this guy always posts the latest from Samsung for xda's forum members!
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Yes.. That's the one. I like to do a complete odex stock as it is untouched for the most part... And jayk will have his mod for ths next couple of days
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Entropy512 said:
...That said: So far, XWKL1 seems pretty solid.
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YES.
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uploading in development. will work on it more when I figure out my usb issues with my ebay laptop ?
ALMOST STOCK XWAL4
odexed (faster in my opinion)
lidroid quickpanel 14 toggle
newest dailydriver from Entropy 2.7
bln app and files
faster gps
removed buddies and sns files
removed memo and maps
old market app to install old version of market for fc issues
superuser/root
XWLA4
should be ready in a few minutes as long as upload doesn't break

This is early, but this release might suffer from the infamous AOS bug in regards to wifi aswell. Did a test by resetting my CPU Spy and checking in on it at 20 mins and the phone is only entering deep sleep 89% of the time. Also behind display, "Android OS" has the second highest battery consumption.

So what exactly is so much smoother about it?

21cdb said:
So what exactly is so much smoother about it?
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Scrolling and general use
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it does seem very smooth. i might keep it around just for the lockscreen.

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[Q] KI8 is there any point?

Am considering KI8 but holding back - is there any point if ICS is round the corner?
I can't find much solid info on when ICS will be available for the S2... Anybody know if we'll see it inside of a month or so?
tia!
Surely it will depend when the source code is released? That's assuming they do as they didn't with honeycomb
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ICS isn't even related yet, i would imagine the sgs2 will get ics, how quick is anyone's guess.
Team hacksam will work in it, but it's a whole new version and will take time for them to port it when then source hits.
They said they wouldn't release the honeycomb sources to stop people putting it on phones and giving everyone a bad experiance, we ics is gingerbread+honeycomb we should get sources again.
Again, how soon, no one knows, depends how much has changed, aka how hard it is for the cm guys to port, or how fast samsung are.
So go for ki8, you shouldn't need to wipe between stock roms versions, i hear it's supposed to be faster than ki3.
Goodness knows when the next leak will be.
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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
for me there doesnt seem much point in going for Ki8, not because ICS may turn up but because every rom thread ive read based on it seems to be quite buggy. Im sticking with Ki3 until something comes out that adds something new
I havent used KI3 so I can't compare.
Im using KI8 and havent stumbled over any bugs.
Device is fast, stable and smooth, even when underclocked at 800 using setCPU.
Using chainfires rooted stock KI8 kernel.
Best battery life I've had on this device so far. Have frozen the usual apps tho.
My opinion..worth it.
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[2/29][ROM] CleanRom {XWKL1} Odexed - Debloated - JKay - Multi-DPI -NEW RELEASE!

First shot at building a rom from reading over on the I9100 forums. Releasing due to reading all throughout Entropy's kernel thread about XWKL1 and its great battery life.
2/29/12 NEW Release!
XWKL1 Stock,
Odexed for Speed and Stability
Entropy's 2/26 Release
Multi-DPI dialer still included
Bloat removed
KH7 Modem
Latest Superuser binary
JKay Mod 13.5 for Odexed Roms still included!
Latest TiBu also still included.
Version 1.1 Update includes Entropy's 2/28 release
DOWNLOAD
2/28/12 CleanRom 1.1 Odexed http://androidstorage.net/cleanrom/CRRelease1-1.zip
OLD STUFF BELOW
1st Release: 2/19/12 - DEODEXED
Stock XWKL1
Entropy's 2/18/12 B Release
KH7 Modem
Debloated to almost bare minimum, left a few touchwiz apps.
Included Latest Titanium Backup
Superuser 3.0.3.2 latest binary and app baked in
JKay Mod 13.5 Included
I take no credit, I just read threads until I figured it out. It is however really smooth and fast. Been running for two days, awesome battery life so far.
OLD DOWNLOADS
2/19/12 Release 3: http://androidstorage.net/nameless/Nameless219R3.zip - 197MB
Release 3 Now includes a Multi-DPI capable dialer.
2/19/12 Release 2: http://androidstorage.net/nameless/Nameless219R2.zip - 197MB
2/19/12: http://androidstorage.net/nameless/Nameless219.zip - 211MB
FUTURE
Not sure yet
CREDITS
Entropy512 for his Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
dead0 from I9100 forums for helping me with JKay apk signing issue.
To all others who's tutorials I read that I can't remember.
DEVS
If any I777 devs are in need of file hosting. Let me know, I got a ton of free room.
Just downloaded, will report back....
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So far so good! Seems quick & seamless...further testing ahead. Thanks for feeding our addiction
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Hey! About to try this once I get it downloaded, but I think you might need to fix the R3 link! I'm not sure if it was me or not, but I had to copy paste the raw link to get it to download R3. Just clicking the link kept downloading R2 for me!
Hope this is a pretty snazzy ROM!
Thanks for sharing.
sirrkitt said:
Hey! About to try this once I get it downloaded, but I think you might need to fix the R3 link! I'm not sure if it was me or not, but I had to copy paste the raw link to get it to download R3. Just clicking the link kept downloading R2 for me!
Hope this is a pretty snazzy ROM!
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Good call, fixed!
I rarely change ROMs, but since your ROM is the soulchild of Entropy's work, I will probably be hopping on board.
Let'chu know when I change over.
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autonomous-inc said:
I rarely change ROMs, but since your ROM is the soulchild of Entropy's work, I will probably be hopping on board.
Let'chu know when I change over.
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Actually I did this before, he released his rom creation thread this morning but I did choose and use the XWKL1 due to his praise of XWKL1.
I'm planning on continually updating this also as I plan to keep my SGS II till october at least!
Pretty sure you "stole" my ROM name, but no hard feelings.
navenedrob said:
Pretty sure you "stole" my ROM name, but no hard feelings.
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My bad, was it from a while ago? Never saw it. I'll find another word meaning no name or something of the sorts haha.
nh5 said:
My bad, was it from a while ago? Never saw it. I'll find another word meaning no name or something of the sorts haha.
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No, I'm sure it was just a coincidence. The ROM was for Verizon Fascinate from last year. I'm not surprised to see it come up again. Just gave me a thought for a second.
So given the title are you saying the other ROMs are dirty?! J/k
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Pretty sure you "stole" my ROM name, but no hard feelings.
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Hmm didn't know either, I had NoName as a temporary name then it magically changed to one of the suggested names I liked.
Unnamed is running smoothly on my phone. How does it compare with this? I've downloaded so many Roms but lots of them give me issues. I just need a smooth, debloated stock with amazing battery life like Unnamed that I can bloat up, in so many ways
NoSig
Any thought on getting a 5 bar signal working? I can get them to show but have no clue on how to get them functional.
10 char this
LiLChris06 said:
Hmm didn't know either, I had NoName as a temporary name then it magically changed to one of the suggested names I liked.
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You're welcome.
I was also the one that suggested the name.
Red5 said:
You're welcome.
I was also the one that suggested the name.
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whataya want, a cookie?
Does Password lock work on this ROM?
It should, I think it was only KH7 that had that bug.
To All, as soon as I get a free moment, plan to build a XWLA4 base with multi-dpi features. Thinking about a ICS theme now that I got the multi-dpi figured out. Gonna add some tweaks, remove some more junk and release some test builds hopefully this weekend.
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To All, as soon as I get a free moment, plan to build a XWLA4 base with multi-dpi features. Thinking about a ICS theme now that I got the multi-dpi figured out. Gonna add some tweaks, remove some more junk and release some test builds hopefully this weekend.
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That will be an upgrade to this ROM or a new one? Will you continue working with xwkl1?

ICS kernels, leaks, ROMs, oh my

With all the kernels and releases coming out, what is the general consensus on when ICS ROMs will be considered stable or feature-complete?
Was the recent i777 leak what developers were looking for to complete/optimize ICS ROMs? Or are we still waiting on i777 kernel source? Is Entropy's kernel a long-term solution?
Just wondering when to flash.
Thanks forum.
joebobjoe said:
With all the kernels and releases coming out, what is the general consensus on when ICS ROMs will be considered stable or feature-complete?
Was the recent i777 leak what developers were looking for to complete/optimize ICS ROMs? Or are we still waiting on i777 kernel source? Is Entropy's kernel a long-term solution?
Just wondering when to flash.
Thanks forum.
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I would say we already have some stable ics roms like aokp and shomans rom and a few others im running ics now its perfect
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But I remember being schooled about "oh we need i777 kernel source before we get ICS" whenever I inquired. We don't seem to have i777 source, but i9000 is good enough?
Let me rephrase my question, how much better will the current ROMs get when i777 kernel source is released? Will we see an AOSP ROM?
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I would say we already have some stable ics roms like aokp and shomans rom and a few others im running ics now its perfect
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joebobjoe said:
But I remember being schooled about "oh we need i777 kernel source before we get ICS" whenever I inquired. We don't seem to have i777 source, but i9000 is good enough?
Let me rephrase my question, how much better will the current ROMs get when i777 kernel source is released? Will we see an AOSP ROM?
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I honestly doubt the i777 kernel source will affect us whatsoever unless of coarse some type of nfc is included
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I have yet to find a single bug running Shoman's rom. Your mileage may vary, read the thread et cetera but if you're asking when to flash I'd just go for it.
+1 on Shoman's ICS rom. It has operated flawlessly for me.
I9100 source is what we needed. We're only a little bit behind I9100 now. I9100 ICS has some nasty stability problems, I'm hoping to fix them before releasing DD for ICS. I'm working with gokhanmoral and a few others on it, it's not I777 unique.
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SHOstock ICS rom is amazingly stable and already in 5th release with more on the way
CM9 now has nightly builds for I-777. I fell in love with CM7 and am really liking the official CM9 nighty builds so far.
ICS leak
The ICS i777 leak, which has been bundled as a cwm zip without bootloaders
is working good for me with only a few minor bugs
alarms not working
wifi only scans after toggle
battery stats graph crashes
I don't know how this compares to i9100, the ICS leak is the first I've tried.
It's stable enough for me to not look back and stick with ICS
I'd definitely recommend SHOstock2, it's head and shoulders above the ATT leak in a lot of ways and I haven't had a single crash or noticed any bugs since installing RC4.
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I'd definitely recommend SHOstock2, it's head and shoulders above the ATT leak in a lot of ways and I haven't had a single crash or noticed any bugs since installing RC4.
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I agree with the uclc2 leak, I had the following issues: Titanium Backup would not install any of my games+data and 1/2 my apps would not install. From what I could tell were any of the apps and games that I had moved over to sd card would not be restored under the leak. Than all of a sudden, my phone had locked up after getting most of my apps *from the batch restore missing apps and data* and quit even getting service when wifi was on and try to turn off wifi = lockup/reboot. Really weird after 4 hours of running it. Under SHOstock2 Rc4 everything restored properly and even upgrading to rc5 which gave back the multi toggle options and running very stable. Zero issue with it.
HTH,
Charlie
I've been running LilChris's phone-bricker with zero problems. Restored apps and data using tibu. Fast and smooth.
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Been running the AOKP build from Ported Dev thread with no major problems. Only problem is that when I am listening to music and a text or notification comes in, the music volume is lowered by 2 notches, then when I try to turn it up it goes by about 3 notches. Its a balancing act to get the volume back. Thats my only grippe. I havent had much time to read so I dont know if the newer ICS roms have fixed that issue.
It seems like all the ROMs have a few little glitches. Is there an ICS ROM that can record video at 1080p? Or connect to a 5GHz AP? Or has HDMI/MHL functionality?
I'm switching to the first one that does all 3. I'd be really excited if we can get NFC too.
Entropy512 said:
I9100 source is what we needed. We're only a little bit behind I9100 now. I9100 ICS has some nasty stability problems, I'm hoping to fix them before releasing DD for ICS. I'm working with gokhanmoral and a few others on it, it's not I777 unique.
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This is what gets me excited. It's always great to hear that developers from the android community are working together to bring exciting features to our phones. Thanks for all of your hardwork. I wish I would have stayed a computer engineering in college so I could help out, but it you all need testers let me know.
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ferrocene said:
It seems like all the ROMs have a few little glitches. Is there an ICS ROM that can record video at 1080p? Or connect to a 5GHz AP? Or has HDMI/MHL functionality?
I'm switching to the first one that does all 3. I'd be really excited if we can get NFC too.
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Try lp3 stock from i9100 forum.. Flash with mobil odin but make sure in same flash you use entropy kernel and one of are modems. Then switch usr touchkey file.. Instructions in port section for file.
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So, uh, whats the point of this thread? Why do we need another ICS thread? If this is truly different than the main ICS thread then it can stay open, but from what im reading, its not.
Red5 said:
So, uh, whats the point of this thread? Why do we need another ICS thread? If this is truly different than the main ICS thread then it can stay open, but from what im reading, its not.
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Yea I now see why the mods are so close-happy in this sub-forum. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to invoke a flood of ROM-reviews by starting this thread. All I had wanted was a general outlook of ROM-stability coming from official leaks and releases.

[ROM][4.0.4/4.1.2]|l|l|l|l|l|l| Aberration |l|l|l|l|l|l|l| {BETA 2 RELEASED}

http://aberrationrom.weebly.com/
(Click on image above to go to the Aberration website)
Psssssst. There's a new public beta. Click here​
Last time on ShishirROM...​..........After nearly nine months of ShishirROM, there has to be something else. Something better. For weeks I've listened to user input and did a lot of research and development myself. Aberration is the new project I'm working on, and even before it has been out, I can confidently say every user loved it and never wanted to change away. This ROM really does have something for every single person. Based on XWLPM -- One of the earlier Samsung 4.0.4 ROMS, this ROM is smooth out of the box. While Jellybean re-defined smooth, out of every ROM my users have tried, this one is the one that came the closest. It may have something to do with the odexed nature of the ROM, or it may have something to do with the intense resource editing and cleaning to make every app as light as possible. Either way, this ROM is blazing... but not at the expense of comfort. The theme this time was inspired not by some futuristic phone... But by the original Gingerbread Galaxy S2. It's sort of like a combination of the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S2, and the Galaxy Nexus. It's not anything I've personally seen before. The Aberration Settings app finally allows you to change Settings you could never touch on Stock Samsung firmware. Things like the Notification widgets, mDNIe modes, font sizes, etc. And the app is in full development and will be updated as time goes on. What is Aberration exactly? It's the next step of the best ROM for the i777... and soon the i9100.
Features:
ODEXED (for smoothness)
Based on XWLPM
Siyah
Aberration Settings app
Lidroid 14 Quick Toggles
AROMA Installer
Google Now
Lux Auto-brightness
Opensource Sensors library (more accurate and faster)
Holo/Jellybean inspired styling
Apex/GS3/GS2 Launcher
GS2/GS3 Music application
Easy-Update
Samsung Dive
Complete development cycle
Directions:
Install i777 zip in CWM
Wipe Data
Configure installation & install ROM
Reboot
Set-up ROM, download apps, etc.
Reboot again to settle everything
Pictures, Changelogs, Downloads all on the Aberration website.
If you ask me for NFC then I'll unleash a small bear in your house when you least expect it. (we need 4.0.4 kernel support)
Yesss! First! Thanks!!! Verizon 3G hotspot is not going fast enough
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On my phone the pic doesn't link. Also does it have Flash prebuilt in?
I want to dual boot it with a ported JB ROM.
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Thanks for keep the development to this phone.
Im about to test the dual boot thing. This rom came on the right moment.
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Beautiful! Gonna be the smoothest rom out there.
Can't wait to get wifi to download this! Thanks
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In3rDm0RetHeNu said:
On my phone the pic doesn't link. Also does it have Flash prebuilt in?
I want to dual boot it with a ported JB ROM.
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I don't think Siyah supports cross-version dual booting yet. If it breaks then don't blame me lol. This release doesn't have flash built-in, but I can make it an option in the Settings app soon.
shishir95 said:
I don't think Siyah supports cross-version dual booting yet. If it breaks then don't blame me lol. This release doesn't have flash built-in, but I can make it an option in the Settings app soon.
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Actually I'm gonna use it with Dream kernel.
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In3rDm0RetHeNu said:
Actually I'm gonna use it with Dream kernel.
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Alright, that's likely to work then Enjoy.
This is awesome, great job
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Alright, that's likely to work then Enjoy.
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Also for getting NFC to work, why don't you try out Dream kernel and I will test out the kernel as soon I finish downloading it.
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Downloading now. I can't wait to try it out, Thank you.
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i777 vs i9100
I have your latest ShishirRom which is i9100. I have the AT&T gs2, and was wondering what the difference between your versions. Will I benefit from going back to the i777 version?
TX_Irish said:
I have your latest ShishirRom which is i9100. I have the AT&T gs2, and was wondering what the difference between your versions. Will I benefit from going back to the i777 version?
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I think the i9100 version is in beta so it will be a little more buggy. Also the i777 version won't have to be hellraised
Wow. I'm digging it. Please guys let us know how you like it . I'm on aokp/cm10 but man interested! Thanks for you work!!!!
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TX_Irish said:
I have your latest ShishirRom which is i9100. I have the AT&T gs2, and was wondering what the difference between your versions. Will I benefit from going back to the i777 version?
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Pick the i777. The downloads are for the model of the phone you have. Just match the pictures lol
More Information: The ROMs are the same. Flashing the i9100 version will mess some things up -- more than hellraising it can fix because we don't have a proper 4.0.4 kernel yet. But the two versions are the same beneath the skin, I promise
Added a blog part of the website. And right next to the first post in the blog is a little treat Jellybean wallpapers.
Nom nom nom
NFC WHERE.
After some time with this ROM I am loving it. Smoothest thing I have ever tried! Great job shishir!
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I noticed google now listed in features. I'm curious how it's working on this rom/how you implemented it? I tried it via the apk in the android apps and games section when I was on AOKP. While it did work well, not all cards worked and the voice search was not as refined as it is on JB.

The beginner's guide to finding a ROM [i777 edition]

Hello! So I hear you want to find a ROM that a) has great battery life b) makes your phone look like the GS3 or Nexus 4 c) makes you breakfast or d) all of the above. Well sadly I cannot tell you what the "best ROM" is because I am not you. I do not do what you do on an every day basis and, likewise, I do not use my phone for the same reasons that you do. Of course, I can help you find a ROM, but in the end it boils down to you. This guide will show you the ins and outs of being a ROM, er, consumer?
Battery life? is a common problem among smartphone owners. The good news is that with the right settings and almost any custom ROM, you will be able to make your battery last (almost?) a day. You can turn your brightness down and turn off GPS and Wifi when not using those features. That will most definitely conserve your battery life. But, overall, battery life depends on your usage of the phone.
Finding a preferred version of Android may help you in your hunt for ROMs. You may like ICS for its stability. You may like Jellybean 4.2 for it's bleeding-edge new features (or you may hate it for that reason). Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone to try different versions of Android.
Touchwiz or Stock Android? is another important question to ask. Really, this question is all about aesthetics and maybe a couple of features. Touchwiz is what ships with your Galaxy S II and the GS2's newest TW update would be 4.1 (which means it's essentially up to date). Touchwiz is developed by Samsung and can be modified but not built from source. Stock Android is what is on the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 and can be built from source, allowing faster updates for you.
Stability? If you are using your phone for daily use, you will want a Daily Driver, or stable ROM. These ROMs will allow you to use (almost) all of the features that came with your phone and more.
Now, for the million dollar question... What is the best ROM? There is no best ROM, silly! There are a variety of ROMs for a reason, and that reason is that every user is different. There will never be a right or wrong ROM or one that rises above the rest because it truly is a matter of preference.
How do I find the ROM that is best for me, then? You flash different things until you find something you love and something that works for your personal needs!
disclaimer:
I created this thread due to the amount of threads asking "What is the best ROM?"
If this thread isn't appropriate for whatever reason, feel free to close it, Moderators.
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reserved for crap and giggles.
I nominate this post for a sticky
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Don't worry, we'll still get which ROM is the best?! Which for battery life? ! Tell me now! Lolz . mostly it's from people who claim not to have the time to try them all.
Nick281051 said:
I nominate this post for a sticky
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NO! That is the best way to make sure nobody ever sees it!
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Changed from TheBritish. I thought you said it dosent matter.
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Perhaps I meant to say the most productive ROM. I plan on trying to build my own JB drivers after my device gets fixed by Samsung. A real learning curve for someone like me! What are your "favorite" ROMs?
I know all ROMs are unique, and have millions of variations. It's just the fact that some of their bugs are really, well, dangerous for us "n00b" users. I'd rather feel confident that the ROM I am flasing on my s2 will actually work, and not break or brick my phone. The pros (like extended battery life and stock ROM feel) are just those things that make custom ROMs amazing!
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andronald said:
Changed from TheBritish. I thought you said it dosent matter.
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Perhaps I meant to say the most productive ROM. I plan on trying to build my own JB drivers after my device gets fixed by Samsung. A real learning curve for someone like me! What are your "favorite" ROMs?
I know all ROMs are unique, and have millions of variations. It's just the fact that some of their bugs are really, well, dangerous for us "n00b" users. I'd rather feel confident that the ROM I am flasing on my s2 will actually work, and not break or brick my phone. The pros (like extended battery life and stock ROM feel) are just those things that make custom ROMs amazing!
Sorry for the frequent posts. Perhaps the moderators will take r
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Well currently I'm running PAC ROM. I like how I have it set up currently... it has a few bugs, but those usually only take place at boot. I've used Miui and Samsung JB before also... I've actually flashed most of the ROMs available for i777 (both built from source and ported).
Absolutely! That's why before trying out a ROM I personally will read the OP and user comments and whatnot. You always have to be careful of special instructions and bugs and things. The good thing about the GS2 is that it is almost virtually unbrickable (thanks to Odin/Heimdall). But it is always good to be careful when doing these things... From my experience flashing via CWM isn't really unsafe as long as you have a ROM AND kernel made for your phone. Kernels contain the recovery and vital files, so having a kernel made for the i777 is very important. Most i9100 ROMs will work on the i777 with tweaking (swapping out kernel, keylayout files, etc.) but you should NEVER flash a kernel or (not ported) ROM not made for our phone because that's when things can potentially (and probably will) get sticky.
I've been flashing ROMs since December 2011 or so... I've never hardbricked (read: rendered unusable) a device through ROM flashing in CWM. I've softbricked many times however (bootloop, etc.) but those were easily recoverable through either my kernel's recovery or Odin. Am I saying to not be careful? No, of course not. But my point is you've got to take some sort of risk if you want that better battery life or stock feel. It's up to you to decide whether or not that risk is worth it.
Of course, if you have any questions not answered in a development thread, you should ask them in that thread. I'm sure someone would be happy to help you as long as you have used the search feature. I'm also here as a user/flashaholic/porter/modder if you need any help but I can't guarantee I'll have an answer for you.
Sorry if I didn't answer your question in a satisfactory way and sorry if I made this too long, haha.
Shostock 3 looks pretty awesome! Once I get my SGH-S730m unlocked, I will see to try Shostock 3 (and eventually the PAC ROM if all goes well) on my S2. I always want a back-up phone just in case.
Thanks for the help!
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I'm using sho3, everything is fine here, i have not used other rom, only 2.3.7 a couple days and cm9 one Day.
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I'm using sho3, everything is fine here, i have not used other rom, only 2.3.7 a couple days and cm9 one Day.
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My daily driver is also sho3, I used to use CM7, Cm7.1, CM9, then CM10. Cyanogenmod is great for experimenting, but I feel like stockbased rom is more stable and functional (MHL) IMO.
Using AJ's Cooked rom. Nice speed and UI.
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I can haz kitkat?
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I can haz kitkat?
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Probably, but not yet. CM is still working on getting stable versions of 4.3.
I have renderbroken kitkat 4.4.2 on my phone. Really like it. Seems really stable for me. So yes you can have KitKat!
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