Hi Pros,
I'm newbie here just want to know with my phone info, can I upgrade to OMEGA, Wanam or other ROM? This is my Phone info (Samsung Galaxy S3) :-
Model number
GT-I9300
Android Version
4.0.4
Baseband version
I9300DXLEA
Kernal version
3.0.15-705505-user
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Mon Jun 11 22:24:05 KST
2012
Build number
IMM76D.I9300XXALF6
Thank you for helping me...
i9300 is the international phone, so yes.
The installled ROM, kernel and baseband are irrelevant if you want to change ROM.
d4fseeker said:
i9300 is the international phone, so yes.
The installled ROM, kernel and baseband are irrelevant if you want to change ROM.
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Thank you for the answer...
Any recommendation stable and fast ROM for me?
Another question if I want to flash to OMEGA 7.0 ROM can I just simply flash from my phone setup now : IMM76D.I9300XXALF6? Because ROM OMEGA 7.0 they use Based on XXALF5...Should I downgrade to XXALF5 then flash rom to OMEGA 7.0 or I can straight away flash base on my current setup?
Still learning and learning and learning and learning....Please don't dont giveup teaching me...hehehe...
Read and follow directions of the Rom you choose. Make sure you do backup first then,if you don't like it you can go back or flash another. Runs are pretty subjective and cater for a variety of tastes so hard to recommend one. Most want super fast with best battery life but there is a trade off
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.Should I downgrade to XXALF5 then flash rom to OMEGA 7.0 or I can straight away flash base on my current setup?
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You should always factory-reset when changing Rom's.
It thus doesn't matter what ROM and version you come from and go to.
Any recommendation stable and fast ROM for me?
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I'm still running ALE8 with Siyahkernel. Works great after a few customizations and tweaks applied as found here in the forum. Most ROM's have trade-off's (e.g. they want to slim it down and remove libraries or features I consider worth it)
You won't see a real performance difference between Samsung-based ROM's.
Actually you _WILL_ see a difference at the beginning since your phone is then again factory-new without lots and lots of apps and background services.
d4fseeker said:
You should always factory-reset when changing Rom's.
It thus doesn't matter what ROM and version you come from and go to.
I'm still running ALE8 with Siyahkernel. Works great after a few customizations and tweaks applied as found here in the forum. Most ROM's have trade-off's (e.g. they want to slim it down and remove libraries or features I consider worth it)
You won't see a real performance difference between Samsung-based ROM's.
Actually you _WILL_ see a difference at the beginning since your phone is then again factory-new without lots and lots of apps and background services.
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Hurm that mean you only flash kernal only not the ROM issit?
jeffnz said:
Read and follow directions of the Rom you choose. Make sure you do backup first then,if you don't like it you can go back or flash another. Runs are pretty subjective and cater for a variety of tastes so hard to recommend one. Most want super fast with best battery life but there is a trade off
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Thank you for the info...will try find the best rom suite with me...
Exactly. I find the Rom to be good enough as-is atm. And believe me, I'm picky =)
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Why I can't paste Omega 7.0 ROM in my Internal SD Card?
Is sit because the file is to big or the format files?
I9300_Omega_v7.0_XXALF5.zip = 663MB
Can Paste already...After redownload the rom...
Ok now I have already in Omega 7.0 ROM. How to get my contact and sms back? I have already backup using nandroid...should I just restore it?
sayut said:
Ok now I have already in Omega 7.0 ROM. How to get my contact and sms back? I have already backup using nandroid...should I just restore it?
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Wrong very wrong, you sync contact with Gmail before flashing custom ROM? If not, you will loss everything,
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Contact no problem....I mean sms...Like this...If I want to flash to other rom I need to fully wipe issit... 1. Wipe Data 2. Wipe Cache 3. Wipe Davik... So All gone...like brand new phone...I have already do nandroid backup..but If I restore back it will go back my previous rom...
So how to backup sms only so I can restore to any flash rom?
Thank you for helping...
sayut said:
Contact no problem....I mean sms...Like this...If I want to flash to other rom I need to fully wipe issit... 1. Wipe Data 2. Wipe Cache 3. Wipe Davik... So All gone...like brand new phone...I have already do nandroid backup..but If I restore back it will go back my previous rom...
So how to backup sms only so I can restore to any flash rom?
Thank you for helping...
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Via KIES i think or get an SMS backup app from the market .
jje
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After reading over lots and lots of threads, I finally got up the courage to root my phone.
I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
I flashed the "Kernel + Modem + Cache + Rooted UCLE5 System Package" using Odin, downloaded Mobile Odin, and then flashed the safe Siyah 4.3.3 kernel w/o mic swap to avoid bricking due to the eMMc bug. Everything seems to be working fine. I have Superuser, Mobile Odin, and CWM Recovery.
My question is what are my ROM choices and how do I go about installing them?
I'f I'm reading the instructions correctly in the thread with the rooting instructions, I only have the three options for kernels in that thread and I MUST use a w/o mic swap version.
On the Siyah thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592228, the only ROMs listed that work with w/o mic swap Siyah are Criskelo and UCLD3. Are these my only choices for ROM?
Are these the proper files for Criskelo?
Criskelo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500891&highlight=criskelo
I can't seem to find the files for UCLD3.
To be clear, I was coming from a stock i777 with stock ICS and UCLE5. I'm now running 4.0.3, I777UCLE5, 3.1.0-rc8-Siyah-v4.3.3-nomswap ([email protected]).
Thanks for any help. I've searched and read a ton, but I just can't make sense of it all.
You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have
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Pirateghost said:
You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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Then don't go and mess with your phone if you don't understand what you're doing. The information is not that complicated.
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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Just do as Pirate says and you will be fine. Dont worry about the kernel because the rom you want will have the appropriate kernel packaged in
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.
Pirateghost said:
it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.
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Thanks, that makes much more sense.
Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.
The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?
When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?
Thanks again for all the help.
I successfully flashed SHOStock2.
Thanks for the help guys.
dillon_b12 said:
Thanks, that makes much more sense.
Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.
Use any EFS Backup App
The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?
Yepp that is a Nandroid backup
When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?
Nope just keep the whole zip and select it in CWM
Thanks again for all the help.
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I successfully flashed SHOStock2.
Thanks for the help guys.
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Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.
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attsw said:
Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.
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Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.
What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?
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Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.
What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?
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Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine
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Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine
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It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.
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It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.
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Once you get accustomed to it, flashing with a full wipe isn't too bad. Make a nandroid backup in case you decide to go back. And I would recommend you buy the full version of titanium back up to get the batch features, and support the developer. It is probably the most important app for those that flash regularly.
I can fully wipe and flash and have everything back up and running the exact same way it was in like 10 minutes. But I like the chance to start fresh
hi guys,
i have a samsung galaxy s2 (GT-i9100 - NFC), which i got from orange end of 2011. I the in jan 2012 got help from this forum to root my phone and change the rom from the original to:-
Rom & Build No: VillianROM 3.0
And' ver: 2.3.5
Baseband: i9100XXki1
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ninpo @ titan #20
Although the phone works okay, i'm beginning to notice a lot of slowdowns and regular reboots, so i want to go back to whatever latest google android OS the S2 can handle (rooted). I've forgotten what to do and would be most grateful if someone could please help me with the following:-
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
Check
www.galaxys2root.com
I think it ll help you and save you time
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Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
wowandroid said:
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
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For official stock rom, check
www.sammobile.com
And search latest stock rom for your region.
If you like custom rom, then there are so many roms on xda. I like omega and alliance roms. Choice varies from person to person
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wowandroid said:
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
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1. Depends. You can do a backup in CWM to image your device or you can use Titanium Backup Pro to just backup your apps/appdata and restore to new rom.
2. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ < Check your device/model here.
3. Well just so you're clear, There is no "best" its subjective. Also "latest" depends on what type of rom you want to flash like Sammy/AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI etc. To flash latest samsung do it via ODIN, to flash any other do it via CWM. All info you need is already on forum.
4. By flashing custom kernel via ODIN.
All your questions have already been answered countless times.
Thanks very much guys. I simply want a fast lean rom as some seem to be slow running.
Doesn't get better than this.
sendign the phone for warranty?
you will need to flash back the original rom and unroot your phone.
if they found your phone is rooted the warranty void, experience it before so be aware of this.
Let me thank you guys for advicing me. I am most grateful. I read your posts a bit late and in the meantime, I think i have bricked my phone as i've flashed Samsung's original FW (I9100PBVLP8_I9100PORALP8_ORA) from sammobile.com. I used Odin v3 and successfully flashed the phone, but it's simply stuck on the boot logo. I have even done the following:-
I've managed to wipe the cache partition, but the recovery menu has No advanced options. It says:-
ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3a>
reboot system now
apply update from ext' storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
test redband fota[FS]
But i still cannot get it to boot. I have also tried to use an old nandroid.md5 backup i made, but odin reports the file as invalid.
I'm desperate guys, please could someone help me.
Download Mode and re flash.
Are you sure you are flashing the right ROM right? Check under the battery to see the Device Model.
If it's i9100, then make sure you are downloading a i9100 ROM.
Thanks very much for your advice gastonw - i have managed to fix the problem now by going into system recovery and doing a factory reset, so thank you.
Although everything seems to be working fine, i would have preferred a more newer 4.2 jelly bean rather than 4.0.3. Oh well beggars can't be choosers and all that, lol! I guess i'll have to re-root it again.
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Hi You could try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 its quite safe so ether should work or wont, if don't no harm done as it doesn't need a insecure kernel.
I'm quite new myself @ this so plz use caution when trying it out.
Peace
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gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Good to know man, enjoy it
About root, I've seen a couple of methods laying around the threads, I'm sure they're safe.
I still think that ExynosAbuse app is the fastest way to Root now (one-click).
Here's a vid. I never tried it tho.
Thanks very much for the links AnubuRe and Gastonw.
Gastonw mate, i have been playing with the rom you posted a link to. Don't get me wrong, it's great and very fast, but the downside is that it doesn't have a huge number of options to tweak etc. Now someone mentioned a rom called Neatrom, but i'm wondering what you can recommend? I don't want a bloated rom...i want a fast rom, but with some options to allow me more greater control over the phone.
Also, i know this is a bit off-topic, but can you recommend me a widget app, where i can quickly dial phone numbers i.e. by touching a person's photo?
Hi
Im new to rooting phones and have rooted my Samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300. Im running 4.1.1 on it and rooted it using odin and CF-ROOT-SGS3-v6.tar.
Ive got CWM manager and superuser on it and have backed up my apps using titanium back up and backed up the rom using ROM manager.
What I want to know is can anyone recommend a ROM that is like the stock one but with added features such as multi window and takes away a lot off the added Samsung stuff thats not really needed and also runs smooth without eating up too much battery?
Can I just update my kernel or do I need to install a custom ROM?
Can I install the new ROM using ROM manager?
Do I need to move any backed up apps and current rom off the phones memory to an external SD card before installing a custom rom?
Do I need to take into account the Baseband version (mine is I9300XXELJ2) when looking what roms I can install or does it simply have to be for the S3 I9300?
Sorry if my questions seem a bit daft or if Ive not given enough information. Im new to all this and want a custom rom that will hopefully offer a bit more than the standard one but dont want to brick my phone
Thanks in advanced.
nicksmith1989 said:
Hi
Im new to rooting phones and have rooted my Samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300. Im running 4.1.1 on it and rooted it using odin and CF-ROOT-SGS3-v6.tar.
Ive got CWM manager and superuser on it and have backed up my apps using titanium back up and backed up the rom using ROM manager.
What I want to know is can anyone recommend a ROM that is like the stock one but with added features such as multi window and takes away a lot off the added Samsung stuff thats not really needed and also runs smooth without eating up too much battery?
Can I just update my kernel or do I need to install a custom ROM?
Can I install the new ROM using ROM manager?
Do I need to move any backed up apps and current rom off the phones memory to an external SD card before installing a custom rom?
Do I need to take into account the Baseband version (mine is I9300XXELJ2) when looking what roms I can install or does it simply have to be for the S3 I9300?
Sorry if my questions seem a bit daft or if Ive not given enough information. Im new to all this and want a custom rom that will hopefully offer a bit more than the standard one but dont want to brick my phone
Thanks in advanced.
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I would recommend sotmax ROM or android revolution ROM which is both close to stock ROM and my favorites. But you have to try for yourself to know.
You can use custom kernel after rooting. But read the op to see if compatible.
ROM manager can install ROMs but only with the premium version if I'm not mistaken. Alternatively just use cwm to flash. Fast and easy.
Backup apps depends on what you using. Titanium backup? Usually backed up apps are safely stored. And can restore in any ROM after flashing.
Baseband usually will be along with custom ROM.
All in all if you read the op in first post of each thread and follow steps. Bricking is usually a non issue. But as always make a full backup before flashing.
Happy flashing
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No need to move the backups anywhere unless you're gonna wipe your internal SD.
Baseband doesn't matter, just flash anything for the i9300.
And don't ask for best ROMs, it's against the rules
Raiden00 said:
I would recommend sotmax ROM or android revolution ROM which is both close to stock ROM and my favorites. But you have to try for yourself to know.
You can use custom kernel after rooting. But read the op to see if compatible.
ROM manager can install ROMs but only with the premium version if I'm not mistaken. Alternatively just use cwm to flash. Fast and easy.
Backup apps depends on what you using. Titanium backup? Usually backed up apps are safely stored. And can restore in any ROM after flashing.
Baseband usually will be along with custom ROM.
All in all if you read the op in first post of each thread and follow steps. Bricking is usually a non issue. But as always make a full backup before flashing.
Happy flashing
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So does the baseband in the rom have to match the one on my phone or can I install any rom and my baseband will just change and all will be fine?
This is going to seem stupid but what do you mean by op?
To install or flash a rom using CWM do I just click recovery mode in the app and continue from there?
Thanks for the quick response,
first, read the basic guides.
op means the first post
BASICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
You can't have Samsung features on an AOSP (aka stock Android) based ROM. Its integrated into Samsung ROMs.
For best of both world's you can dual boot two ROMs using Siyah kernel 1.8.9 eg. A Samsung ROM (ex: stock) and an AOSP based one (ex: CM10.1)
Before experimenting copy backups to an external SD card or your PC.
International S III 16GB / Dualboot 4.1.2 Stock & Cyanogenmod 10.1 / Gokhan's SK
Anono ROM gives high performance stability and great battery life
Other than that it is like stock
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discussing what's the best /most stable /feature - rich ROM is against the rules
Since my SII screwed up during an official Kies update. I've used Odin a couple of times to update official releases.
It's worked great, but the last install was supposed to be the official release but Keis hasn't worked since and I'd like to get it onto Jellybean.
I dont generally mess with it much between updates, so I'm a bit lost
Could anyone point me in the right direction please, I'm not sure what I'm running and what version of JellyBean I should be using to upgrade?
Info:
Orginally H3G UK
Current About Phone:
Model:
GT-I9100
Android Version:
4.0.3
Baseband Version:
I9100NELP2
Kernel:
3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505
[email protected] #3
Build Number:
IML74K.XXLPQ
Some advice would be appriciated
So, what do you want? You want to flash a firmware yourself? And remember, going from ICS to jellybean will wipe your data, (apps, settings) things like photos which are stored on the internal SD is safe. So backup your data, before you flash do one more manual sync.
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So, what do you want? You want to flash a firmware yourself? And remember, going from ICS to jellybean will wipe your data, (apps, settings) things like photos which are stored on the internal SD is safe. So backup your data, before you flash do one more manual sync.
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Says who? I flashed via Odin the JB 4.1.2 update and all my apps and everything is here. Then I even flashed the Siyah kernel and all is still there.
Don't spread fud.
svenerator said:
So, what do you want? You want to flash a firmware yourself? And remember, going from ICS to jellybean will wipe your data, (apps, settings) things like photos which are stored on the internal SD is safe. So backup your data, before you flash do one more manual sync.
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Hi Sven
I want to flash JB onto my device with Odin.
I know it'll wipe everything (I keep everything I hold dear in the cloud these days)
I mainly need help with the mine field of versions.
What am on? and what should I upgrade to.?
Official if available. But other than that whatever is stable.
(what happens to apps installed on the SD?)
It does not matter which rom you are now. If you want to install JB is recommend the latest, which is LSE. If you know how to use odin, I direct you to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736726 You can download LSE from that thread. And if you would like to take a risk, you can flash without wiping data. I recommend it because of the diffrence between touchwiz 4 and touchwiz ux. I just like to have a clean phone after a update like this.
dikidera said:
Says who? I flashed via Odin the JB 4.1.2 update and all my apps and everything is here. Then I even flashed the Siyah kernel and all is still there.
Don't spread fud.
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You are supposed to wipe data etc when changing platforms so everything runs smoothly.
Maybe youve been lucky lol.
svenerator said:
It does not matter which rom you are now. If you want to install JB is recommend the latest, which is LSE. If you know how to use odin, I direct you to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736726 You can download LSE from that thread. And if you would like to take a risk, you can flash without wiping data. I recommend it because of the diffrence between touchwiz 4 and touchwiz ux. I just like to have a clean phone after a update like this.
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Job done and working sweet. Many thanks!
The voice control dosent seem to work anymore though, but I always hated that anyway!
Cheers guys
Hi I was searching for roms to change stock and so i found this two
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718
cm-10.1.3-i777.zip:
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=i777&type=stable
Which one its better for my i777?
Also i have root sotck but i dont have cwm how can i install it?(I know this is in the stickies but i dont know so much about kernels what should i install)
In case that cmd10 its better where i can download the gapps?
Also when im done installing the rom can a install this kernel with the 2 roms or it is not compatible?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592228
I'd recommend that you pick your custom firmware from the xda developers SGH-I777 Android Development or Ported Development forums. Look for one that is currently supported by the developer, if possible. This phone is getting a little older and some of the developers have moved on to other phones.
You can use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install a custom kernel. You should choose a custom kernel that matches your version of stock. What's on the phone now?
Thanks for the quick answer
creepyncrawly said:
I'd recommend that you pick your custom firmware from the xda developers SGH-I777 Android Development or Ported Development forums. Look for one that is currently supported by the developer, if possible. This phone is getting a little older and some of the developers have moved on to other phones.
You can use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install a custom kernel. You should choose a custom kernel that matches your version of stock. What's on the phone now?
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Its stock jellybean 4.1.2 At&t Official one
I have the:
3.0.31-1154545-user
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 23 22:10:17
KST 2013
But beetween this 2 wich one its the better one for my phone??
Or what rom do you recomend me??
Im noob with all this things, but i know have to change stock because it is getting a little bit laggy sometimes
ativg said:
Its stock jellybean 4.1.2 At&t Official one
I have the:
3.0.31-1154545-user
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 23 22:10:17
KST 2013
But beetween this 2 wich one its the better one for my phone??
Or what rom do you recomend me??
Im noob with all this things, but i know have to change stock because it is getting a little bit laggy sometimes
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My personal opinión the most stable rom is shostock3 great battery life and awesome performance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
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pepe100 said:
My personal opinión the most stable rom is showstock3 great battery life and awesome performance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
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I can easily second this. I average about 13 hrs with less than half of that in screen on time. With medium usage my battery lasts almost 24 hrs.
ativg said:
Its stock jellybean 4.1.2 At&t Official one
I have the:
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With this official stock, you should use AJK v4.9 NoSwap to get CWM recovery so you can flash the firmware of your choice.
I've only been using SHOstock3 since forever, so I can't make any comment about the other firmware you mentioned. As I said before, it's best to choose a firmware that is still supported by the developer. SHOstock3 is, and several others are as well. Look in the development forum for threads that are active, then read the threads to see what's going on with them, and how users like them, etc.
creepyncrawly said:
With this official stock, you should use AJK v4.9 NoSwap to get CWM recovery so you can flash the firmware of your choice.
I've only been using SHOstock3 since forever, so I can't make any comment about the other firmware you mentioned. As I said before, it's best to choose a firmware that is still supported by the developer. SHOstock3 is, and several others are as well. Look in the development forum for threads that are active, then read the threads to see what's going on with them, and how users like them, etc.
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Thanks i was searching how to get cwm at it youre awesome
creepyncrawly said:
With this official stock, you should use AJK v4.9 NoSwap to get CWM recovery so you can flash the firmware of your choice.
I've only been using SHOstock3 since forever, so I can't make any comment about the other firmware you mentioned. As I said before, it's best to choose a firmware that is still supported by the developer. SHOstock3 is, and several others are as well. Look in the development forum for threads that are active, then read the threads to see what's going on with them, and how users like them, etc.
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Sorry for been so anoying but how can install it because in the instructions it says i have to install it with cwm
ativg said:
Sorry for been so anoying but how can install it because in the instructions it says i have to install it with cwm
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You said the phone is already rooted. The answer is in post #2...
Install Mobile Odin Lite from here, or Mobile Odin Pro from the play store, on your phone. Download the zip file from the AJK thread, open it and extract the boot.img. Transfer the boot.img to your phone via usb or whatever file transfer you use. Then use Mobile Odin to install the kernel. Now you have CWM recovery so you can flash the firmware of your choice. Flashing the kernel this way does not flash the key layout, so see this post if you intend to keep stock for a while.
I'm in the same boat
I'm rooted and running stock att 4.1.2 and have been searching for advice like this...many thanks CnC.
I've never flashed anything (kernal/rom/modem/etc), but I know that I need to start by getting a modified kernal that has CWM recovery to do pretty much any system mods to my i777.
My 1st question has been, which kernal? AJK, Jeboo, others? Again thanks for a recommendation CnC.
Does flashing a new kernal delete any system/user/app data? That is my second question. If so, what method should be utilized to back up, other than storing data on another storage device.
Thanks again to the OP for asking a question that I've had, and for the other contributors for chiming in!!!
wolfboogie said:
I'm rooted and running stock att 4.1.2 and have been searching for advice like this...many thanks CnC.
I've never flashed anything (kernal/rom/modem/etc), but I know that I need to start by getting a modified kernal that has CWM recovery to do pretty much any system mods to my i777.
My 1st question has been, which kernal? AJK, Jeboo, others? Again thanks for a recommendation CnC.
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The answer (with link included) is in post #6 of this thread.
Does flashing a new kernal delete any system/user/app data? That is my second question. If so, what method should be utilized to back up, other than storing data on another storage device.
Thanks again to the OP for asking a question that I've had, and for the other contributors for chiming in!!!
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You can flash the AJK kernel with Mobile Odin without needing to wipe data. Your system and installed applications will not be affected.
However, when you decide to flash a custom firmware, you will need to perform a wipe data/factory reset. You should always do this when changing base. You can use Titanium Backup to retain installed applications and their data, but never install any system data with TiBu. Titanium Backup is something people who customize their phones use almost universally. If you plan to flash firmware frequently, you should pay for the Pro version so that you can have batch restore, and some other nice features.
creepyncrawly said:
The answer (with link included) is in post #6 of this thread.
You can flash the AJK kernel with Mobile Odin without needing to wipe data. Your system and installed applications will not be affected.
However, when you decide to flash a custom firmware, you will need to perform a wipe data/factory reset. You should always do this when changing base. You can use Titanium Backup to retain installed applications and their data, but never install any system data with TiBu. Titanium Backup is something people who customize their phones use almost universally. If you plan to flash firmware frequently, you should pay for the Pro version so that you can have batch restore, and some other nice features.
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Hmm, just curious, but I don't see an option in TiBu to backup apps and their data (not system data).
Hmm
azeem40 said:
Hmm, just curious, but I don't see an option in TiBu to backup apps and their data (not system data).
Hmm
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Then you're not looking in the right place: Under batch operations (little square icon at the top right with a check mark), Backup, backup user apps.
It's there in both the paid and free version.
SteveMurphy said:
Then you're not looking in the right place: Under batch operations (little square icon at the top right with a check mark), Backup, backup user apps.
It's there in both the paid and free version.
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That only backs up the app, not the data and the app, IIRC.
Best thing to do is to try all until you find one you like. If you're like me you'll love all of them.
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^^^ this ^^^
All Roms are best, it is up to the individual to make their own determination.