Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
MrDucktape said:
Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
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Newer is better, because bugs will be fixed, just go with the latest... The Interface and features listed in the guide will still be applicable, so you can just follow those instructions.
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first of all hello to everyone, I am new to this site.
i came across this site since i have been searching for ROM developments to my phone.
i see this is a very comprehensive site with ALOT of information and i dont even know where to begin.
So i hope someone nice here will answer a few questions
First of all, is it worth upgrading to another ROM (one of these sticky threads ROM)
I've been looking at the Artemis but again im not sure what to choose.
Also no idea how to upgrade it and if anything goes wrong is it possible to backup the original ROM?
I like to upgrade since im not very fond of the original ROM, also a bit slow from time to time.
I am not a computer noob just very new to this. Hope someone will help or point me in the right direction.
hi there.
I whole heartedly recommend flashing a custom rom to your phone. I only flashed my first rom earlier this year. there are plenty of tutorials here on xda. this really is a great community.
search in the threads for MSkip's guide to flashing your first HD2 rom. Just always remember to read instructions thoroughly.
Roms are down to personal taste but I personally like the Energy series.
good luck.
I was afraid to, but now I'm glad I did (flashed like 5 times now, till found the ROM for me) Just remember to read all the ROM info and instructions carefully and for the love of God, have the proper Radio version for the ROM OR ELSE YOU WILL BRICK IT!
This is my first android phone. Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant. I plan on rooting my phone tomorrow and I was wanting to put 2.2 firmware on the phone. I have been told that there are different roms and such and I was hoping someone here could tell me which is the best way to go about upgrading my phone. I tried reading some threads but I am not sure which is the best way to go. Any help would be appreciated.
If you've never rooted your phone and installed a custom ROM before... Read, read, read these forums and especially the thread for the ROM you are thinking of installing. Know how to get yourself out of a jam before you even get in it.
Q&A Section
You might wish to begin your education here on this phone, Android, etc here:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Vibrant Bible / Directory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
After reading this and understanding a few things, you should be able to flash new roms, backup, restore, fix a brick, etc.
epakrat75 said:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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+1...This is what I followed when I flashed my wifes vibrant awhile back, and followed again just a few days ago when I picked mine up.
As for 2.2 ROMs...you will just have to play with them. I would recommend starting with flashable ROMs as they are a little easier to work with if you do not have a lot of experience with flashing
I might suggest this one if you want a no frills basic 2.2 stable, rooted ROM to work with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857974
Cheers
Aaron
Thread cleaned. Stop the flaming.
Thanks for the replies! I will start off with that nice guide on how to root the phone. I get the phone tomorrow so hopefully I will not be in here crying about how I ruined my phone. The last phone I modded was the first gen iPhone a few years back. There are so many different things to read that this is a little confusing. I mostly created this thread to get pointed to what works best for those on this forum.
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
whitetiger2429 said:
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
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This thread belongs in Q&A. The Development forum is for development of new roms, kernels and radios, and the discussion of these developments.
Also, the answer to your question is in this sticky at the top of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
How to restore to stock.
Look at the stickies of this section. If it was a snake it would have bit you.
People are gonna be mean to you : /
I just wasnt sure if that would work so i ask and i know ppl will be mean. I always make sure to ask before doing
1. belongs in Q & A
2. you do not need to unroot and re-root to flash new radios or roms or RUU's. If you are rooted...you can do whatever you want
3. Stickied in this forum just above your post are guides to both rooting and returning to stock.
Tons of ppl have already asked just take the time to read. Reading Sucks donkey balls but if you aren't willing to read then you aren't gonna be allowed to play this game.
YEA!!! and if you ask a question in the wrong section again, mean people will track you down and beat you! cause its easier to do that than just answer a question!
Not to be rude but don't you think if it didn't work it wouldn't be stickied?
I get to leave work in 20 minutes. Yay.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
No ... Really
whitetiger2429 said:
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
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i found the same post in Q& A for the incredible so I was skeptical on the Tutorial linked but it worked ....
I am triing in rooting few device (lenovo ideatab a1000F, smasung packet neo, vodafone ideos u8150-d. But now, I am getting crazy. I can't find a correct valid guide. I tried kingo, unlock root. IN other site I found seems valid guide, but no link to the rom!
Can someone help me?
I first had a similar impression. If you're not used to the whole android world, it first looks quite confusing. Unclear were to find information, and many are outdated. Discussions and information are mixed in the forums, and most files are released on one-click-hosters.
In the end I found projects like CyanogenMod and OmniRom helpful. Their Wikis are much more clear than the forums to me. Though, once you read some threads on xda, you learn how to extract the important information from there as well.
So don't give up, try to find your way and don't be scared to try things out even if you're not too sure whether it's the right way
thanks
comolik said:
I first had a similar impression. If you're not used to the whole android world, it first looks quite confusing. Unclear were to find information, and many are outdated. Discussions and information are mixed in the forums, and most files are released on one-click-hosters.
In the end I found projects like CyanogenMod and OmniRom helpful. Their Wikis are much more clear than the forums to me. Though, once you read some threads on xda, you learn how to extract the important information from there as well.
So don't give up, try to find your way and don't be scared to try things out even if you're not too sure whether it's the right way
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So I am not alone!!!
I will check the project!
Thanks
You're welcome. Good luck. And don't hesitate to ask whenever you don't find the answers yourself.
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comolik said:
You're welcome. Good luck. And don't hesitate to ask whenever you don't find the answers yourself.
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OK thanks!!!
i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
lucky_515 said:
i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
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We need to keep all the threads separate per Rom.
For a few reasons, it would be difficult for one person to keep up with every single Rom @sac23 has made on 1 OP post.
It isn't that difficult to sift throughout the development section and or the Q&A section.
If you have issues, questions then please find a member to ask and they'll usually be MORE than happy to assist you.
We all started somewhere, usually from the bottom and some are on the top now.
I hope this answer helped your question out, I tried to the best of my ability.