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ok, is there ANY POSSIBLE WAY to downgrade from the leaked firmware we had to flash for the RUU back to the stock one that came with the phone?
this phone has been utter garbage ever since i've done it (7 hour battery life, down from 15-17 hours...random reboots ALL THE TIME etc) and i'm sick of it, to the point where i'm ready to sell the phone and get something else.
is there ANY way to go back?
It is possible but as far as I know you'll need s-off
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well crap. here's hoping they get a nice method that's proven to work, because i need to drop this crap firmware. these reboots are reaaaaaaally annoying me. just had two within 10 minutes.
unless you have s-off there isnt.
but you should try reflashing the RUU.
I know youve probably heard this so many times but i cannot stress how important it is that you let it finish.
and then install a ROM and you should be fine
poison, i've reflashed the RUU three times already. the initial time, where it hung at the white htc screen after 10 min, i battery pulled, rebooted, and let it finished...
then the second time where it didn't hang, and a third time where it didn't hang, and it went through everything twice.
nope you're stuck here for now... but have you tried doing a full wipe and starting from scratch? I know plenty of people are using the latest leak firmware without any significant issues.
yeah man, i wipe it all..data,cache,dalvik,system,boot etc
my buddy did the leaked firmware and gets like 7 hour battery life too, when both of us got 17 hours pre-leak firmware. so it's not just me
Go back to the Inc for now I'm honestly thinking of it lately, feeling a bit nostalgic of Sense 2.1.
i used my inc with stock sense 1.5 from the froyo upgrade..it was so fast and apps opened instantly. damn good phone!
Or run a gb Rom....all you need to do is flash the sd card fix after installing the Rom and you are good to go. I was having some heat issues before on ics and my phone acted funny , went back to gb and my phone is back to being perfect.
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hmm really? so maybe it's a combo of the new firmware and ics? if gb runs fine, that is
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jayochs said:
hmm really? so maybe it's a combo of the new firmware and ics? if gb runs fine, that is
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Just out of curiosity, what kernel are you using?
whichever kernel the devs make us flash. joel's, nils', etc
jayochs said:
whichever kernel the devs make us flash. joel's, nils', etc
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Give SebastianFM's kernel a shot. Its been working amazing for me. Most of the weird issues I had were gone after wiping caches and flashing that kernel. I kinda made my own Senseless ROM out of the first couple ICS leaks - its still mostly based off the first 4.0.1 leak, but its playing very nicely with Sebastians kernel.
I find that the kernel generally has much more influence on things like charging, heat, performance, battery life, etc., than the ROM does.
hmm...is there a way to go back to the stock kernel incase it F's things up? cuz i know nils' rom,w hich i'm running now, boots you back to bootloader to install it..
maybe i'll give it a shot. does it help with the constant 1.5 ghz processing speed with screen on?
and are you on new firmware?
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hmm...is there a way to go back to the stock kernel incase it F's things up? cuz i know nils' rom,w hich i'm running now, boots you back to bootloader to install it..
maybe i'll give it a shot. does it help with the constant 1.5 ghz processing speed with screen on?
and are you on new firmware?
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yeah, if you're using Nils ROM, it has the boot.img inside the PH98IMG.zip file. So you can open the zip, find PH98IMG.zip, and extract boot.img from it. That is your backup of the kernel that comes with Nils' ROM. You can re-flash this from fastboot if you need it later.
Then, using your file manager, go to /system/lib/modules and make a backup of the .ko files in there, as these are specific to the current kernel. If you do end up rolling back to the stock kernel, you'll need to also go back and restore these modules to get wifi working again with the original kernel.
After you've backed up your modules (just save them to a folder on your SD card or something) just flash Sebastians kernel from recovery. It will then reboot to bootloader and flash the kernel, just like you're used to with your ROM install.
Oh, and yes Sebastians kernel does scale correctly. I use setCPU profiles to set the frequencies I want, and while the min/max frequencies do still jump around all over the place in between the range I've specified, watching the current frequency shows that it does scale in between min and max correctly.
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Also, I'm on hboot/firmware 2.11 from the last OTA. I have not installed the leaked firmware.
thanks man! i'd thank ya but i already used my 8 today lol...so i'm on new leak firmware, would that still work with this kernel then?
jayochs said:
thanks man! i'd thank ya but i already used my 8 today lol...so i'm on new leak firmware, would that still work with this kernel then?
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I have no way to say so for certain since I haven't flashed that firmware - but this kernel works the best of all the rest so far on my phone. The kernel is based off the kernel FROM the leak though, so my guess is you should have no issues at all.
sweet! thanks, i'll give it a shot soon!
jayochs said:
sweet! thanks, i'll give it a shot soon!
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The Problems you've been having sound a lot like the ones I have too. Sebastian's kernel made my phone run real hot. I would stick with either the stock ICS kernel or wipe and flash a GingerBread ROM. I flashed Ineffabilis 1.4 the other day and ran it for a couple days. My phone never hit over 90F. On most of the ICS ROMS my phone would jump over 100F most times
Hi all, im noob in flashing, custom kernel thingy.
Now i use ICS 4.04 stock rom stock kernel, and rooted.
Im rather disappointed with sxs perform in games. In mega jump when it collect coins, it rather lags. In 3d game like shadowgun and modern combat, it is stutter. And my nenamark2 score is quite low. Only 29 fps ( i ask this score in forum, but still no replies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832023)
Thus i began to try custom kernel. So here is my question:
1. Does custom kernel improve in game performance without overclocking it? (im going to try advanced stock kernel by arakmar)
2. After flashing with custom kernel with stock rom, do i need to root my phone again or it is already prerooted?
3. If i do factory reset, does my kernel will go back to stock one? How about root? Does root gone when the phone is factory resetted?
4. When i perform custom kernel flashing, does my data in my phone memory always gone?
Thank you
ziedrich said:
Thus i began to try custom kernel. So here is my question:
1. Does custom kernel improve in game performance without overclocking it? (im going to try advanced stock kernel by arakmar)
2. After flashing with custom kernel with stock rom, do i need to root my phone again or it is already prerooted?
3. If i do factory reset, does my kernel will go back to stock one? How about root? Does root gone when the phone is factory resetted?
4. When i perform custom kernel flashing, does my data in my phone memory always gone?
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1. it may improve, not assured though
2. not needed. In fact, when I flashed this kernel I ended with 2 "root" apps: superuser and superSU, so I disabled one.
3. I don't know
4. no, all user data (apps, etc) remain
1) The developer of kenal will clearly explains the improvement after flashing a kernal. So choose kernal wisely
2) I think Rom only comes with prerooted , but kernal maintains the power supply and cpu frequency
3) While u factor reset only rom what u have flashes will reset but kernal remain same
4) NO. All ur data in sd card and even in internal memory doesnt go away
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My Experiance...
when u used factory reset, you will still have your root, the only thing thats gone are the apps that u installed. and your kernel will not be affected, its still the same.
peksalvo said:
1. it may improve, not assured though
2. not needed. In fact, when I flashed this kernel I ended with 2 "root" apps: superuser and superSU, so I disabled one.
3. I don't know
4. no, all user data (apps, etc) remain
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PrakashGD said:
1) The developer of kenal will clearly explains the improvement after flashing a kernal. So choose kernal wisely
2) I think Rom only comes with prerooted , but kernal maintains the power supply and cpu frequency
3) While u factor reset only rom what u have flashes will reset but kernal remain same
4) NO. All ur data in sd card and even in internal memory doesnt go away
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when u used factory reset, you will still have your root, the only thing thats gone are the apps that u installed. and your kernel will not be affected, its still the same.
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Hi all thanks. Now ive already flash withvarakmar custom kernel. The first time i do benchmark with nenamark the score is better 35 fps. However, after i use it, reboot it, install app, then do nenamark again, the score goes down again to 29 fps . Any ideas why this happen? Is it because the setting or whatsoever?
Any recommendation for custom kernel that can increase 3 d rendering? I see that some customer kenel can overclock cpu to increase benchmark score. Does overclocking cpu, increase in game 3 d rendering performance?
in stock rom they underclock CPU to 810MHz when the cpu temperature goes to 55 Celcius. There is a way to change that into a higher temperature
Hi, im a new user around here, i got a problem with the power jellybean rom. Im having a xgo running unlocked bootloader with munjine kernel and powerJB 1.4.0-1.4.1 installed. Since i installed the latest uodate, my gps havn't been working my battery is diyng faster and my bravia engine 2 has turned back to the old bravia engine, have anyone had the same problems? I've installed a fresh install few times now through cmw, but my priblems are still there. have been running the other roms also but not with the kernel installed and on locked bootloader but with no problems, i think the 1.3.3 was running quiet better than the newest,
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Hi, im a new user around here, i got a problem with the power jellybean rom. Im having a xgo running unlocked bootloader with munjine kernel and powerJB 1.4.0-1.4.1 installed. Since i installed the latest uodate, my gps havn't been working my battery is diyng faster and my bravia engine 2 has turned back to the old bravia engine, have anyone had the same problems? I've installed a fresh install few times now through cmw, but my priblems are still there. have been running the other roms also but not with the kernel installed and on locked bootloader but with no problems, i think the 1.3.3 was running quiet better than the newest,
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I did noticed that the BRAVIA engine also reverted to the old one not BRAVIA engine 2
Bravia won't work on unlocked bootloader. GPS should, though. Maybe you need to edit gps.conf?
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
It seems that my phone wont charge also at the moment when its on?
Could be a problem with powerjb. I would ask there in the thread if stock rom has no apparent problem.
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
Ok, the charging problem was a connetcion fail is i tryed charging it with the cable in my ps3. The bravia problem is caused på the unlocked bootloader right. So if i lock my bootloader it shold work proberbly again, right? But what about my cwm and custom boot.img will it stay as it is? But still i think it drains my phone exstremely, and my gps is not working. I cant ask in the powerjb forum as i have not made 10 posts yet, if i could, i would.
About ur battery problems try recalibrating the battery using a battery recalibration app from playstore
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Ok, the charging problem was a connetcion fail is i tryed charging it with the cable in my ps3. The bravia problem is caused på the unlocked bootloader right. So if i lock my bootloader it shold work proberbly again, right? But what about my cwm and custom boot.img will it stay as it is? But still i think it drains my phone exstremely, and my gps is not working. I cant ask in the powerjb forum as i have not made 10 posts yet, if i could, i would.
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Nope. Relocking bootloader won't help. You lost the DRM keys permanently when you unlocked. If you relock I suggest flashing stock ftf. Back to ICS if you want.
For the battery drain have you tried changing the cpu settings? Try different governor and scheduler. (Try hotplug-noop). 1000/200 freq.
What happens with gps by the way?
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
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Nope. Relocking bootloader won't help. You lost the DRM keys permanently when you unlocked. If you relock I suggest flashing stock ftf. Back to ICS if you want.
For the battery drain have you tried changing the cpu settings? Try different governor and scheduler. (Try hotplug-noop). 1000/200 freq.
What happens with gps by the way?
JB.400 xGO Rooted, Unlocked, Debloated, Greenified
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Have wipe battery data, and it runs alot better now. And the gps has started working again, so now im very satisfied about the rom again, except the i installed the choko font, and i really dont like it, but my fault, i may do a fresh install again when the 1,5 is ready.
Now you have unlocked bootloader, you can try all roms available. Install Antutu benchmark and test each one. I have had better results with GB with Munjeni´s custom Kernel but, I like how JB looks. So... try everything. I am also a GPS freak and have seen that every rom runs GPS the same way. You can change your gps.confg with some tutorials but I haven´t seen to much improvement. With your GPS just need patience. About the battery... GB gets first place to me, JB second and ICS last one. Have you tried the new Mujeni´s rom, Xtreme Secure?
I have done a new full instal with the extremesecutiy rom, qnd it really rocks! Good job munjeni.
Hey guys,
I just got a few questions with this,
Will i lose my apps, theme and such when installing only a ROOT?
Also what do you guys prefer as ROOT method goes, Chainfire and Odin?
I've seen a ROOT BAT program a while ago that realy did everything for you, i just can't remember the name at the moment...
With that i would also like to ask what happens if i update my device? Will i still be able to update it when Samsung pushes a new update ?
Would i need a custom flash recovery? I used to have a phone wich i did it on, But as this is more of my expensiver phone i aint looking to realy risk it. and due all my apps info etc, has well over 150 apps.
Thanks everybody
Bump,
Sorry if nagging but i'm kinda in a rush, if anyone could help me a little?
I basicly know how you most likely root and stuff, just wanna be sure about a few things and what program/apk is best to get into the S3 at 4.3 firmware
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Hey guys,
I just got a few questions with this,
Will i lose my apps, theme and such when installing only a ROOT?
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You might lose data.
Few things can be saved, because you have an official (so unrooted) device.
Also what do you guys prefer as ROOT method goes, Chainfire and Odin?
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Odin is needed, Chainfire root is the most famous method.
I've seen a ROOT BAT program a while ago that realy did everything for you, i just can't remember the name at the moment...
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Personally I did root with an automatized software, called Unlock Flash.
The better one is Framaroot, but I don't know how it works.
With that i would also like to ask what happens if i update my device? Will i still be able to update it when Samsung pushes a new update ?
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You'll lost Samsung warranty (no more assistance support, excluded mine and use for software problems [emoji6]), update check and the access to some proprietary apps (You shouldn't be able to download/update from Galaxy Apps).
Normally when you root the device, a CWM custom recovery is included, otherwise you can simply flash via Odin the excellent Philz Recovery, so you'll be able to flash a new Samsung-based rom (ARHD, ArchiPort, Omega, Imperium... aborting the limited stock) or try the greatful AOSP roms (CyanogenMod, Omnirom, PacRom, etc.).
Also custom kernels (BOEFFLA, Googy Max, ArchiKernel and some others, I prevent to cite you outdated ones) and mods (everything!).
Would i need a custom flash recovery? I used to have a phone wich i did it on, But as this is more of my expensiver phone i aint looking to realy risk it. and due all my apps info etc, has well over 150 apps.
Thanks everybody
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Highly recommended, as I said you need this to install a new rom and any other zip file.
For the rest... I haven't understood you.
Can you explain better last things?
Simone98RC said:
You might lose data.
Few things can be saved, because you have an official (so unrooted) device.
Odin is needed, Chainfire root is the most famous method.
Personally I did root with an automatized software, called Unlock Flash.
The better one is Framaroot, but I don't know how it works.
You'll lost Samsung warranty (no more assistance support, excluded mine and use for software problems [emoji6]), update check and the access to some proprietary apps (You shouldn't be able to download/update from Galaxy Apps).
Normally when you root the device, a CWM custom recovery is included, otherwise you can simply flash via Odin the excellent Philz Recovery, so you'll be able to flash a new Samsung-based rom (ARHD, ArchiPort, Omega, Imperium... aborting the limited stock) or try the greatful AOSP roms (CyanogenMod, Omnirom, PacRom, etc.).
Also custom kernels (BOEFFLA, Googy Max, ArchiKernel and some others, I prevent to cite you outdated ones) and mods (everything!).
Highly recommended, as I said you need this to install a new rom and any other zip file.
For the rest... I haven't understood you.
Can you explain better last things?
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Well i would only be intrested in ROOT if i can keep all of my files, apps, widgets and such,
I would have done a new ROM if i wouldnt have had so many apps, it would take hours if not days to get everything back as it used to be would be a rather pain in the ***.
Thanks for your help!
Been a while when i unlocked my old device and rommed it undervoltaged it etc etc.
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Well i would only be intrested in ROOT if i can keep all of my files, apps, widgets and such,
I would have done a new ROM if i wouldnt have had so many apps, it would take hours if not days to get everything back as it used to be would be a rather pain in the ***.
Thanks for your help!
Been a while when i unlocked my old device and rommed it undervoltaged it etc etc.
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My same problem: too many apps to be restored.
With MyBackupsPRO, the only working without root permissions, you can only keep some settings, contacts, SMS and MMS, then all your apps and games... but without any relative data.
Because as I said you're on an unrooted/official system.
I think you are using an external SD for documents and multimedia files, when you run the first start of your custom rom (highly recommend for the updates, instead the limited stock), be sure that the "Restore data from Google" option is checked.
A discrete help for you, better than nothing.
You have to think that when you did root, backups will be complete, via the greatful Titanium Backup or via recovery with Nandroid backup (my words should be useless if you already have experience with an old device).
Good hacking
As Samsung-based roms I suggest you Android Revolution HD 4.3 or ArchiPort to get the new and officially unsupported 4.4 system.
Pro:
-Compatibility with other Samsung devices;
-Much better camera stabilization than AOSP roms.
Con:
-Touchwiz is heavy for RAM memory and CPU performance;
-Many AOSP functions are completely removed or altered.
As AOSP rom I suggest you CyanogenMod 11, the M builds to have a more stable system, the nightlies for daily updates and less (but always enough) stability.
Pro:
-Latest updates daily/monthly available;
-Many features, AOSP and Cyanogen specific;
-Fully configurable, launcher can be completely replaced, at opposite of Samsung-based roms;
-Greater performance than Samsung-based roms.
Con:
-Some little bug;
-Poor compatibility with Samsung devices and proprietary apps.
As custom kernel, no better one than BOEFFLA: obviously OC and UV support, then lots of functions such "Touch to Wake", a great audio engine, zRAM support, a rich choice of governors and schedulers... it's available for Samsung and many AOSP roms.
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My same problem: too many apps to be restored.
With MyBackupsPRO, the only working without root permissions, you can only keep some settings, contacts, SMS and MMS, then all your apps and games... but without any relative data.
Because as I said you're on an unrooted/official system.
I think you are using an external SD for documents and multimedia files, when you run the first start of your custom rom (highly recommend for the updates, instead the limited stock), be sure that the "Restore data from Google" option is checked.
A discrete help for you, better than nothing.
You have to think that when you did root, backups will be complete, via the greatful Titanium Backup or via recovery with Nandroid backup (my words should be useless if you already have experience with an old device).
Good hacking
As Samsung-based roms I suggest you Android Revolution HD 4.3 or ArchiPort to get the new and officially unsupported 4.4 system.
Pro:
-Compatibility with other Samsung devices;
-Much better camera stabilization than AOSP roms.
Con:
-Touchwiz is heavy for RAM memory and CPU performance;
-Many AOSP functions are completely removed or altered.
As AOSP rom I suggest you CyanogenMod 11, the M builds to have a more stable system, the nightlies for daily updates and less (but always enough) stability.
Pro:
-Latest updates daily/monthly available;
-Many features, AOSP and Cyanogen specific;
-Fully configurable, launcher can be completely replaced, at opposite of Samsung-based roms;
-Greater performance than Samsung-based roms.
Con:
-Some little bug;
-Poor compatibility with Samsung devices and proprietary apps.
As custom kernel, no better one than BOEFFLA: obviously OC and UV support, then lots of functions such "Touch to Wake", a great audio engine, zRAM support, a rich choice of governors and schedulers... it's available for Samsung and many AOSP roms.
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Thanks for the great help,
I aint realy sure yet realy,
But isnt there a way you can simple backup almost everything with the PC?
I thought that was faster, then root it and get those back up on the phone with the PC?
Youve made me thinking realy as my phone was getting slower, Samsung OS isnt that great quiet slow indeed,
I might just drop a few games i dont play realy, so i can get my faster phone back as it used to be.
I used to love tweaking my phone realy, till it broke due rain, was a quiet cheap phone 150e or so.
Do you mind giving your SKYPE or Steam? so i could ask you there, Its been 2 years when i did this, some are kinda floating around in my head but i just cant remember it all anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...msung-galaxy-s3-unified-toolkit-v8-0-t1979290
This is what i meant, Its simple and all in 1, just aint sure if its still up to date?
Via ADT Development Tool, you can do the "adb backup" command, but I think it will include the bootloader, so you'll restore the official and unrooted device state.
But I'm not sure, I never used to backup via PC.
Games are almost innocue, except for notification services who consume a bit of resources.
Can you tell me the heavier apps you're using?
According to your words, having too many apps you're not very satisfied about your performance... or I'm wrong?
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Via ADT Development Tool, you can do the "adb backup" command, but I think it will include the bootloader, so you'll restore the official and unrooted device state.
But I'm not sure, I never used to backup via PC.
Games are almost innocue, except for notification services who consume a bit of resources.
Can you tell me the heavier apps you're using?
According to your words, having too many apps you're not very satisfied about your performance... or I'm wrong?
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Ye it used to be quiet a bit faster, Might be Samsung OS i forgot the name of the OS but anyhow, wizard or something,
Oh well, i will just do it i guess and i will see on the road what apps i need, the rest clearly seems that i dont need em if i never use em.
I'm guessing that the best would be Clockwork recovery and the SUroot? together with cyanogen ROM and buffalo.
As apps goes its basicly my home screen wich has quiet some widgets and such, all diffrent apps, in some folders like 100 apps etc.
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Ye it used to be quiet a bit faster, Might be Samsung OS i forgot the name of the OS but anyhow, wizard or something,
Oh well, i will just do it i guess and i will see on the road what apps i need, the rest clearly seems that i dont need em if i never use em.
I'm guessing that the best would be Clockwork recovery and the SUroot? together with cyanogen ROM and buffalo.
As apps goes its basicly my home screen wich has quiet some widgets and such, all diffrent apps, in some folders like 100 apps etc.
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SuperSU is included in CF-Root and so is the most known, but Superuser (from Clockworkmod, the other Superuser is obsolete!) is a great open source alternative.
The best recovery is Philz, always based on CWM, but with extra and TWRP functions.
CyanogenMod yes, is the better choicr and also the easiest choice for root newbies.
Ps Buffalo is a kernel? If it's true, try BOEFFLA, is considered absolutely the best.
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SuperSU is included in CF-Root and so is the most known, but Superuser (from Clockworkmod, the other Superuser is obsolete!) is a great open source alternative.
The best recovery is Philz, always based on CWM, but with extra and TWRP functions.
CyanogenMod yes, is the better choicr and also the easiest choice for root newbies.
Ps Buffalo is a kernel? If it's true, try BOEFFLA, is considered absolutely the best.
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Well i meant boeffla of course, Well i cant get it to work, What are the keys to get into TWRP recovery?
As in download mode it tells me its custom, but i cant get into it..
tryed quiet a few combis already
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Well i meant boeffla of course, Well i cant get it to work, What are the keys to get into TWRP recovery?
As in download mode it tells me its custom, but i cant get into it..
tryed quiet a few combis already
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Tryed again, i cant reboot if i did it would get the old recovery back, so in a push method it worked,
Now SuperSU, i might get a ROM but aint sure yet, Do kernels work on the stock rom aswell?
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Tryed again, i cant reboot if i did it would get the old recovery back, so in a push method it worked,
Now SuperSU, i might get a ROM but aint sure yet, Do kernels work on the stock rom aswell?
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Yes, BOEFFLA works also on stock rom (make sure to flash the correct zip file)... but I haven't understood your problem: can't reboot, old recovery back... what?
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Yes, BOEFFLA works also on stock rom (make sure to flash the correct zip file)... but I haven't understood your problem: can't reboot, old recovery back... what?
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Ye nevermind that,
The problem is when i flashed my recovery, that when i reboot it switched automaticly back to the orginal stock recovery,
Only way to repair this was to not reboot, but goto the Philz recovery directly and reinstall the recovery program,
Also rooted it now,
So i can simple install Boefflo on my S3 international, With stock rom and ROOT, philz recovery?
If so that would be sweet ^^
As it should be more sufficient as far as battery goes, and a small overclock to like 1.6Ghz is reasonable ive heard,
1.8 is to high if i can believe those on some forums.
Since the last stable release you can overclock up to 1704 Mhz... and no more 1.5 Ghz step, I don't know the reason.
As I said, BOEFFLA works almost on every rom, but you habe to flash a different zip file for Samsung and AOSP roms.
Why can't you get a custom recovery? Are you sure to flash them reproducing properly the reported Odin guide (what to check in app, where to write file, etc.)?
It's a strange problem, rom "might" be cause by replacing the new recovery with the stock one, I think, but I'm not absolutely sure.
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Since the last stable release you can overclock up to 1704 Mhz... and no more 1.5 Ghz step, I don't know the reason.
As I said, BOEFFLA works almost on every rom, but you habe to flash a different zip file for Samsung and AOSP roms.
Why can't you get a custom recovery? Are you sure to flash them reproducing properly the reported Odin guide (what to check in app, where to write file, etc.)?
It's a strange problem, rom "might" be cause by replacing the new recovery with the stock one, I think, but I'm not absolutely sure.
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Well like i said i've fixed that,
The standard way to flash doesnt work, As once i get booted in Samsung ROM, It fixes it, So you have to goto your Recovery immeaditly when youve flashed it, and flash it again in the custom recovery, and then it does work.
Well i will see, aint sure yet if i will do it the kernel and romming.
Thanks for the help
Dr.Luigi said:
Well like i said i've fixed that,
The standard way to flash doesnt work, As once i get booted in Samsung ROM, It fixes it, So you have to goto your Recovery immeaditly when youve flashed it, and flash it again in the custom recovery, and then it does work.
Well i will see, aint sure yet if i will do it the kernel and romming.
Thanks for the help
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Here is also a great kernel. Check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...04-googy-max2-kernel-2-3-1-cm-camera-t2517875
Hello everyone,
I am a complete noob and hopefully you guys can help me out. I have tried to wrap my head around all the new android terms and my head is spinning. Anyways, I was given a HTC Sensation 4G Z710a on the Bell network. I registered on the htcdev to unlock the bootloader and following the steps, I fail to get the token. I have tried on two PC's and my friend tried on his MAC. My friend thinks the reason it fails is because the phones software is not up to date. Is it possible that it cannot get the token because the software is out of date? We tried to update the software and it fails. The problem looks like it is due to the installation of a clockworkmod. I have tried using the factory reset and the the cwm to do a factory reset and nothing has changed. Other than this, it looks like the phone has S-OFF and is not rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Messed_sensation said:
Hello everyone,
I am a complete noob and hopefully you guys can help me out. I have tried to wrap my head around all the new android terms and my head is spinning. Anyways, I was given a HTC Sensation 4G Z710a on the Bell network. I registered on the htcdev to unlock the bootloader and following the steps, I fail to get the token. I have tried on two PC's and my friend tried on his MAC. My friend thinks the reason it fails is because the phones software is not up to date. Is it possible that it cannot get the token because the software is out of date? We tried to update the software and it fails. The problem looks like it is due to the installation of a clockworkmod. I have tried using the factory reset and the the cwm to do a factory reset and nothing has changed. Other than this, it looks like the phone has S-OFF and is not rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Kind of hard for us to tell you if the issue is the software update, when you haven't told us which update it's on. However, since the phone has already been modded, and is S-Off, that means the bootloader is already unlocked so using the HTCdev website is not needed. You can just update via a custom rom since you already have CWM.
es0tericcha0s said:
Kind of hard for us to tell you if the issue is the software update, when you haven't told us which update it's on. However, since the phone has already been modded, and is S-Off, that means the bootloader is already unlocked so using the HTCdev website is not needed. You can just update via a custom rom since you already have CWM.
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Thank you for your reply with the good news. This is probably irrelevant now that you said i can update via a custom rom. Under software information: Android Version; 2.3.3, HTC Sense Version; 3.0, Software Number 1.35.666.1.
It looks like now I need to research how to update via a custom rom and which rom to get. (Update. I looked into flashing a ruu and my cid is SuperCID 11111111. As long as I find a ruu that is Pyramid TMOUS, it should be good?) I am exited to be getting rid of my junky iphone. Do you have any suggestions as to what rom to get??
Messed_sensation said:
Thank you for your reply with the good news. This is probably irrelevant now that you said i can update via a custom rom. Under software information: Android Version; 2.3.3, HTC Sense Version; 3.0, Software Number 1.35.666.1.
It looks like now I need to research how to update via a custom rom and which rom to get. (Update. I looked into flashing a ruu and my cid is SuperCID 11111111. As long as I find a ruu that is Pyramid TMOUS, it should be good?) I am exited to be getting rid of my junky iphone. Do you have any suggestions as to what rom to get??
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I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
es0tericcha0s said:
I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
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Thank you for all your help and suggestion:good:. I am now running the Android Revolution HD.
This is a huge change from my iphone 4.
es0tericcha0s said:
I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
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Here is another update, and I am not sure if you can help. I thought everything was fine with the install, but it seems like my mobile network is not working. I followed all the steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 except I used Clockwork Mod instead of 4EXT Touch Recovery. I looked through all the related settings and even tried changing them, rebooting and seeing if it made any changes. I also even followed the steps a second time and got the same result.
Messed_sensation said:
Here is another update, and I am not sure if you can help. I thought everything was fine with the install, but it seems like my mobile network is not working. I followed all the steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 except I used Clockwork Mod instead of 4EXT Touch Recovery. I looked through all the related settings and even tried changing them, rebooting and seeing if it made any changes. I also even followed the steps a second time and got the same result.
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Is it just data or are you unable to make calls and texts as well? If it's just data, then most likely it is an issue with the Bell APN needing set correctly. If you don't get a signal or any connection to the cell towers, then you might not have the right firmware or radio. Did you update to the last update HTC put out for it?
es0tericcha0s said:
Is it just data or are you unable to make calls and texts as well? If it's just data, then most likely it is an issue with the Bell APN needing set correctly. If you don't get a signal or any connection to the cell towers, then you might not have the right firmware or radio. Did you update to the last update HTC put out for it?
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:good:You are good! It was just my data that was not working, and you were right on the money. After reading your reply, I checked my APN settings and adjusted them accordingly to what my carrier states. It is working perfectly now. Thank you so very much for your help. Take care.
Messed_sensation said:
:good:You are good! It was just my data that was not working, and you were right on the money. After reading your reply, I checked my APN settings and adjusted them accordingly to what my carrier states. It is working perfectly now. Thank you so very much for your help. Take care.
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I do this kinda stuff for a living. Glad all is well. Enjoy your "new" phone. :victory:
es0tericcha0s said:
I do this kinda stuff for a living. Glad all is well. Enjoy your "new" phone. :victory:
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I have been getting around 12 hours out of my battery with not too much use on the phone. I am running the SebastionFM Kernel. I read that I will get better battery life on the Bricked Kernel. Can you tell me if that is the way to go? I am trying to dl the kernel to flash it, but I am not sure which file to download. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668. Also, when I flash the Kernel, Is it pretty straight forward or are there settings that I would need to choose.
Thanks again.
Messed_sensation said:
I have been getting around 12 hours out of my battery with not too much use on the phone. I am running the SebastionFM Kernel. I read that I will get better battery life on the Bricked Kernel. Can you tell me if that is the way to go? I am trying to dl the kernel to flash it, but I am not sure which file to download. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668. Also, when I flash the Kernel, Is it pretty straight forward or are there settings that I would need to choose.
Thanks again.
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Depends on which rom you are using... The developer of the kernel mentioned near the end of the thread that his kernels are a little outdated for the newer Sense roms that are out there, so you might need to proceed with caution. Whenever you are flashing kernels, you should both make sure you have things backed up somewhere safe (Google, your PC, etc) as well as make a nandroid backup in recovery before flashing. It's typically recommended to wipe the cache and dalvik cache before installing new kernels (since you are S-Off, S-On users need a slightly different path to upgrade...). You might look into why your battery life is not as good as it could be in it's current configuration first before changing major components such as the kernel. Look into Greenify to hibernate apps while the screen is off and something like GSam Battery Monitor or Better Battery Stats or Wakelock Detector to break down the battery stats and wakelocks as those typically cause the biggest loss of battery life.
es0tericcha0s said:
Depends on which rom you are using... The developer of the kernel mentioned near the end of the thread that his kernels are a little outdated for the newer Sense roms that are out there, so you might need to proceed with caution. Whenever you are flashing kernels, you should both make sure you have things backed up somewhere safe (Google, your PC, etc) as well as make a nandroid backup in recovery before flashing. It's typically recommended to wipe the cache and dalvik cache before installing new kernels (since you are S-Off, S-On users need a slightly different path to upgrade...). You might look into why your battery life is not as good as it could be in it's current configuration first before changing major components such as the kernel. Look into Greenify to hibernate apps while the screen is off and something like GSam Battery Monitor or Better Battery Stats or Wakelock Detector to break down the battery stats and wakelocks as those typically cause the biggest loss of battery life.
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I think it is my battery. I picked up an Anker and the phone is now at 20% after 21hrs. Is there a way to get Emoji to work on my phone? When people SMS me, on the lock screen they show up as a question mark in a box but when i go to read the text message there is nothing there.
Using a different keyboard will let you send Emojis, but not really sure about enabling the view from other people's messages off the top of my head, sorry. I recommend SwiftKey for a great keyboard replacement with lots of built in Emojis.