Hey guys ive been looking around for a Noob guide so I can install my very first ROM but cant really find any.... The thing is I basically get how to install a rom/custom rom but what I dont know is if something goes wrong how to restore my phone to the current state. I have a Rooted, Stock Gingerbread 2.3.4, S5830L phone. So my questions are...
Is nandroid what I need to backup my phone and if something goes wrong, restore that backup? Or should I get one from "samfirmware" (the problem is I cant find an exact match for my phone)???
Do I need a special version of nandroid and CWM for my S5830L? What are the latest versions? Or what do you guys have installed in your device?
What should I install first nandroid or CWM?
And finaly does it even matter that my phone version is "L" (S5830L)? Should I not worry about that and just follow any rom guide as if it was a universal guide?
Thanks alot guys for any help, Im very new to this but if someone can push me or help me towards the right direction im sure I will learn fast.
Well dude first of all, nandroid isn't any software. It's a part of CWM that make backup of AND memory of your device. Second thing, it matters alot that you have L version of phone. Many ROMs and guides are only for standard S5830 version, so keep an eye on it. Third, stock backups can't be restored on custom ROMs unless you convert partition to rfs again by "ext4 manager".
Last, look for similar thread like yours in general forum and you will find your answer. I and many other friends have posted their flashing methods there.
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Thanks bro (+1), I really appreciate the help... Im gonna look around and see what roms are compatible for my cheap L version lol I hope I can find some
Good luck
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edwardsa86 said:
Thanks bro (+1), I really appreciate the help... Im gonna look around and see what roms are compatible for my cheap L version lol I hope I can find some
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Don't worry bro. We guys are always here watching new people's back
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I there.
I'm a noob on these things, i have a galaxy s 2 and saw many threads speacking of a custom ROM, bla bla bla, that makes the phone faster, easyer to use, etc etc.
Although, i already saw so many ROM's that i don't make any clue to chose one, i saw lots of threads, post, read all of them, but could'nt make a decision.
So, i wanna know is wich ROM should i install, is there any major diferences between the many rom's launched out there?
Can i pick any rom and just install?
I whant the PRO's advice please.
Can i backup my original ROM? (in case something goes wrong)
Here is a pic of my hardware
i54.tinypic.com/34y1roz.jpg
Thanks in advance.
Tiago
Expect some agressive replies man.
Test all of them, then keep the one you like most. And yes, you can backup your current one.
Don't think this question really required a thread, you could have just asked it within a ROM thread..
anyway, if you like customisation, go for LeoMar's or Batista's roms
If you like it a bit more stock then go for Cognition
Best advice is to go through the first posts of the different ROM threads and just decide what looks most appealing
When you root your phone you'll most likely add CWM recovery, this has an option to make a nandroid backup so you can restore if things go wrong.
Stock rom until you can tell the differences in the custom roms threads .
If ten million are asking the exact same question its not going to happen if their was only one rom to recommend .
jje
Leomar lots of costumisationg
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thanks alot to help guys
i'm sorry for making a new thread, maybhe it was a mistake of mine, maybe i should had passed more time searching for other post, but honestly, i really didn't knew wich one to pick up.
thanks alot once again.
i'll give a try on leomar version, it looks awesome
Hi all,
I have rooted my device according to the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
My phone specs are as follows: Stock Rom.
PDA:KJ2/ PHONE:KI4/ CSC:KJ1 (XSG)
Now that I have rooted my device, I would like some help what to do next for optimum performance and to remove the bloatware? I am very new to android world. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
trawl the rom threads see what you like the look of, im not saying this just becausei use it, but take a look at the litenin rom thread in my sig, thats simple to flash and plenty of instructions, i have found most roms are are based on nothing much being changed unless you go for miui or a cm7 rom,
if you wanna remove bloatware i personally set my phone up n use system app remover, everyone has there own personal choice for roms so its basically take a look at the thread if u like the look of it give it a shot,
there is plenty of help and advice in the stickys and the rom threads if you get stuck.
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trawl the rom threads see what you like the look of, im not saying this just becausei use it, but take a look at the litenin rom thread in my sig, thats simple to flash and plenty of instructions, i have found most roms are are based on nothing much being changed unless you go for miui or a cm7 rom,
if you wanna remove bloatware i personally set my phone up n use system app remover, everyone has there own personal choice for roms so its basically take a look at the thread if u like the look of it give it a shot,
there is plenty of help and advice in the stickys and the rom threads if you get stuck.
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Thanks a lot Demon_man for the reply. I have noted few things in lightening ROM which need clarification.
1) It is based on 2.3.4 while mine is 2.3.5...should I go back?
2) It doesn't support Right to left languages..They say to install older versions.
3) what is the battery life with lightening ROM?
I shall be thankful for further help.
sorry thought i had updated my sig litnin is now un supported as far as im aware the dev left but this thread has taken over the litnin rom,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334124
RtoL languages i wouldnt no sorry not without asking or going through the whole details.
battery life is excellent simple as
and the link i just gave like i said is the litning rom updated
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Thanks a lot Demon_man for the reply. I have noted few things in lightening ROM which need clarification.
1) It is based on 2.3.4 while mine is 2.3.5...should I go back?
2) It doesn't support Right to left languages..They say to install older versions.
3) what is the battery life with lightening ROM?
I shall be thankful for further help.
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check my sig and click on were it says custom rom Androidmeda...they support RTL and the devs there are always about to help you out...I have been on the rom since it has came out and i have nothing but good words to say about it my friend...Any help just let me know
Titanium backup . Speedmod kernel .
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I'm a noob who needs to learn how to root their sgs2. First Android phone but I'm looking to open up and get more from my phone.
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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Maxwell0 said:
If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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If you don't know what you want root for, I'd suggest not rooting.
The best ROM is <insert name of ROM here>.
My advice: stick to stock.
Man, people need to use the search button nowadays :/
As well as Google.
If you're an Android noob and you start rooting, there is a high chance of failing to root HENCE a brick would occur. Most bricks you hear or see that people get are from careless actions or they don't know what in god's name they are doing.
Do not make that mistake.
Research before attempting because I assume no matter what, you want your device rooted.
Make sure you have an GT-I9100 device, check by turning on and off your device.
The best ROMs I have used, and maybe you should stick to for a while, is either CriskeloROM, SensatioN Rom, CheckROM or Lite'ning ROM, found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253665
Use Odin to flash a custom kernel, for example Ninphetamine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179814
Follow guides on ROM pages to install their ROMs, installing a ROM automatically roots your device.
Good advice from previous poster.First read up on rooting and what it brings to your phone as it doesnt just bring flashing rights.As for bricking,its easy to brick your phone if your not carefull and dont read the instructions well and put the wrong kernel in Odin.Its an easy proccess but some people just dont follow the guides.Bricking in some cases is self caused.The ROM thing is a hard one cos there is no perfect ROM when everyone has different needs so its a case of read each ROM thread and choose what you like.If you dont like it try another.No one here on this site who knows what they are doing,Im quite sure,has only ever flashed one ROM in there time here.Best thing to do right now is stay stock until you read up on some important facts about flashing
1.Rooting,how why and what it brings.
2.nandroid backup
3.EFS/IMEI backup and restore-super impotant cos if you loose this info your screwed
4.the difference between each one and what each Dev brings to his/her ROM
5.Flashing.Some are done via recovery and some via odin.Also bootloops and how to get out of them
if i were you i'd first read all bout roms/kernels till your eyes bleed
then once you know how to do it, well pick a kernel and a rom which suits your needs
learn from people mistakes, i usually read couple pages on how people messed up while flashing so i dont fall in the same, and in case you brick your phone also have a way to recover it prepared
Maxwell0;2109742
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks :)
As asked if you know nothing and that knowledge is so limited you have to ask the banned question what is best rom then stick with stock until you understand .
Likewise why root if you dont know why .
Before the post is closed read
FAQ
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NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Maxwell0 said:
I'm a noob who needs to learn how to root their sgs2. First Android phone but I'm looking to open up and get more from my phone.
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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Why don't you take time and search all is posted it's not that hard..
yea, when i got my phone i used stock for a while until after a while i decided to root and flash different ROMs. was really scared and overwhelmed by all the info on XDA at first, but after reading everything over and over again , bookmarked tons of links i picked up the courage to root and started flashing ROMS.
haven't looked back since
hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2 i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
thanks in advance for any information.
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hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2
None of us on this development forum flash custom roms .
i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
probably but you are better off reading and learning before bricking your phone
ICS is yet to be released but we do have a buggy leaked ICS test rom you need to know how to recover before flashing .
jje
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Yes it is safe if you know what you're doing and for you that means don't go anywhere near an ICS ROM try a Gingerbread ROM first but before you do that read and read and search and search.
Just practising my speed typing....
wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
edit: - i didnt see B3311 post. ok i am a lil confused now if i were to install a custom rom ment for a differnt kernel would it work or would i brick my phone?
Kernel version doesen't matter.
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wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
Suarez7 said:
Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
JJEgan said:
And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
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True but even with all the reading at least you will feel more comfortable about going about and rooting the phone and flashing a rom. That way at least you do not have to expect others to spoonfeed the information to you. Also when you flash a rom for the first time you will feel great about yourself cause you did it all by yourself than asking others to help you. Hope that makes sense.. and to what you said also you have a great point and i always read your posts when you help people JJe as you are one helpful guy.
Hey, I just contacted Google and advised them to remove the Google search widget that comes standard on every android phone's home screen.
It useless I told them, nobody seems to even notice or use it. Heck, why search when you can just ask?
Still waiting for there reply.
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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let me make this clear. Different variants of the s2 hence why you see different forums. If you have an international version then you are safe to flash whatever you want in this forum here. So if you see USA version I would steer clear it as it has nothing to do with the international version if that makes sense. Regarding your other question well yes flash BBL to stock official ROM and that is it
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thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
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thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
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I think you are using international version of the I9100g version.
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Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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The kernal is not related to country or carrier. The csc is.
Practically all custom roms come with working kernals and modems for the rom.
As for getting the official upgrade, you can reflash your original firmware, but most here just download the new official firmwares from the Intratech thread or sites like sammobile and flash it with Odin. No need for kies. I don't use it at all except for when I first got the S1 in 2010.
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ok i finally installed .Illusion-xT v1.7.2 - XWKL1 2.3.6 from
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403044
and also i like touchwiz so i installed the touchwiz apk mentioned below in the same thread i have an app called AppZorter which basically just sorts the apps in the application menu but when i try to do it i get an error that "No suitable Version of TouchWiz was found on your device". I searched the forum and found an updated touchwiz
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
now can i directly install this version or will it affect the illusion rom?
Best asking on the illusion thread.
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i would but i am not allowed to post there as my post count is under 10
Hello guys, I just bought my first andriod phone(SGS3) a few days back. I want to flash my phone with a custom rom, and i dont know how to do it. so, I would really appreciate it if anyone could guide me to step by step tutorial, from the start to the end. And also if you could recommend the best jelly beans rom out there as of now, would be great. BTW I'm on mac OS, if its any different. And how do I take Backup of my phone? I see different terms like nandriod backup etc, and I have no idea what they are. Thanks a bunch
life_hacker said:
Hello guys, I just bought my first andriod phone(SGS3) a few days back. I want to flash my phone with a custom rom, and i dont know how to do it. so, I would really appreciate it if anyone could guide me to step by step tutorial, from the start to the end. And also if you could recommend the best jelly beans rom out there as of now, would be great. BTW I'm on mac OS, if its any different. Thanks a bunch
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Its all posted .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
You can also search for more guides .
There are no best roms and what rom posts are banned .
Jelly bean has yet to be released by Samsung .
You need to search for how to use a MAC with the phone .
jje
life_hacker said:
Hello guys, I just bought my first andriod phone(SGS3) a few days back. I want to flash my phone with a custom rom, and i dont know how to do it. so, I would really appreciate it if anyone could guide me to step by step tutorial, from the start to the end. And also if you could recommend the best jelly beans rom out there as of now, would be great. BTW I'm on mac OS, if its any different. And how do I take Backup of my phone? I see different terms like nandriod backup etc, and I have no idea what they are. Thanks a bunch
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If you can get a XP or Win7 PC ，You will get more support.
JJEgan said:
Its all posted .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
You can also search for more guides .
There are no best roms and what rom posts are banned .
Jelly bean has yet to be released by Samsung .
You need to search for how to use a MAC with the phone .
jje
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Thanks for the quick reply, I wasnt expecting that
I know Samsung has not released Jelly Bean yet, thats why I asked for the custom ones(the ones devs make). I dont know the difference between them and what AOKP or AOSP or CM10 means
Any idea where to search for the MAC thing? I cant find it here.
Plus, What do i need if i want to make a rom myself? Is there a guide for that? I'm good with coding n all, but this andriod stuff is a lil confusing for now..
I followed zedomax @ http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3/
He's awesome
I made this guide for noobs like me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811014
Id recommend you wait before flashing cm10 cos imho its far from ready. But if you still want to, follow the instructions in this link after following my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779426
jbonetwo said:
I made this guide for noobs like me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811014
Id recommend you wait before flashing cm10 cos imho its far from ready. But if you still want to, follow the instructions in this link after following my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779426
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Thanks! Awesome tutorials!
Just one more thing I wanna ask. I was looking to install the following SuperNexus ROM. Lemme know if you had tried it. The only thing that worries me, is the memory leak issue. Otherwise it looks great!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817345
life_hacker said:
Thanks! Awesome tutorials!
Just one more thing I wanna ask. I was looking to install the following SuperNexus ROM. Lemme know if you had tried it. The only thing that worries me, is the memory leak issue. Otherwise it looks great!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817345
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I cant say ive tried super nexus. unfortunately i tried cyanogenmod first and i love it too much!
Here's a suggestion. Follow the guide and install cm9, mess around with it n see how you like it.
Make a nandroid backup then try cm10, see if you like jelly bean better.
make another nandroid backup and install supernexus. now you can switch to whichever rom you liked the best
Also ive updated the thread with cm10 instructions.
Good luck n happy flashing!
jbonetwo said:
I cant say ive tried super nexus. unfortunately i tried cyanogenmod first and i love it too much!
Here's a suggestion. Follow the guide and install cm9, mess around with it n see how you like it.
Make a nandroid backup then try cm10, see if you like jelly bean better.
make another nandroid backup and install supernexus. now you can switch to whichever rom you liked the best
Also ive updated the thread with cm10 instructions.
Good luck n happy flashing!
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ahh! have already flashed supernexus and I'm loving it! I'm gonna keep using it for a while. thanks anyway!
Just one problem though.. i cant connect to hotmail server from the email app :S have tried everything and it keeps say "couldnt connect to server". Anyone know a fix for that? I cant post on the supernexus thread as I have less than 10 posts, so if anyone could answer it here, that would be great