Noob here. I have searched and read for hours and have come up with nothing. I am currently running 2.3.4 that i rooted using Zedomax.zip. I have tried 2.3.6 and 4.0.1 At&t releases but battery life was terrible in both cases. So I have returned to 2.3.4 I would like to run a custom ROM. This is the reason I left Iphone was to have some fun with my phone. Do you need to match a custom rom up with a specific kernal? Or can I install any ROM that is for the SGH-I777? Thanks in advance. Any help on a kernal and ROM combo that has good battery life would be great.
calgt08 said:
Noob here. I have searched and read for hours and have come up with nothing. I am currently running 2.3.4 that i rooted using Zedomax.zip. I have tried 2.3.6 and 4.0.1 At&t releases but battery life was terrible in both cases. So I have returned to 2.3.4 I would like to run a custom ROM. This is the reason I left Iphone was to have some fun with my phone. Do you need to match a custom rom up with a specific kernal? Or can I install any ROM that is for the SGH-I777? Thanks in advance. Any help on a kernal and ROM combo that has good battery life would be great.
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I believe all roms that you flash from here will also install an appropriate kernel for you. So, you don't need to go looking for a kernel. I'm running SHOstock2, which uses the siyah kernel, and my battery lasts me through the entire day with medium usage. Try starting with that. Also, always make sure you have a backup of whatever you were on before flashing another rom to avoid serious issues.
dsmboost said:
I believe all roms that you flash from here will also install an appropriate kernel for you. So, you don't need to go looking for a kernel. I'm running SHOstock2, which uses the siyah kernel, and my battery lasts me through the entire day with medium usage. Try starting with that. Also, always make sure you have a backup of whatever you were on before flashing another rom to avoid serious issues.
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Thanks for the help. The Shostock 2 Rom was on the list of ones I have been interested in. I have made a backup and will transfer it to my computer before proceeding.
calgt08 said:
Thanks for the help. The Shostock 2 Rom was on the list of ones I have been interested in. I have made a backup and will transfer it to my computer before proceeding.
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No problem. Make sure you hit the thanks button if you find anyone's posts useful =).
The only thing you have to worry about kernel wise is making sure when you rooted that you flash an OS appropriate kernel. After that, every ROM made for this phone has a kernel available. If you want to flash a new kernel, you can do so at any time. Then you have to, again, pay attention to make sure it's OS appropriate. Ie. GB, ICS or JB.
Also, make sure you do the following:
Read the OP multiple times before flashing ROM.
1. Nandroid backup
1a. Factory Reset/Wipe (if called for in the OP or you have issues after flash)
2. Flash Jivy26 Kernel Cleaning Script (easily found by search - if dl in op doesn't work, read further in there thread, there is a working link)
3. Flash ROM.
4. Flash Gapps (if called for by OP. Also, make sure it's for your OS and inverted [or not] if need.)
Any issues? Try again including 1a.
Clay
Team Pirate
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No problem. Make sure you hit the thanks button if you find anyone's posts useful =).
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I don't see a thanks button. I am on Dolphin hd.
Think ya gotta have at least 10 posts first.
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trojans63 said:
Most roms you download will come with a kernel, my current rom for my gs2 is shoshock 2, its great and u should really try it out, it gets great battery life/
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All of the roms here do
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The only way to know for sure is to flash some and try them out yourself. I could tell you XYZ rom is the best out but it runs like crap when you load it up. Each rom will run differently on each device.
XYZ rocks. I'm running it right now. Smoothe as butta.
Phalanx7621 said:
XYZ rocks. I'm running it right now. Smoothe as butta.
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ABC gives me better battery life and washes my car
Raise yer mizzenmast and swab 'er poop deck!
zelendel said:
The only way to know for sure is to flash some and try them out yourself. I could tell you XYZ rom is the best out but it runs like crap when you load it up. Each rom will run differently on each device.
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XYZ rocks. I'm running it right now. Smoothe as butta.
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Pirateghost said:
ABC gives me better battery life and washes my car
Raise yer mizzenmast and swab 'er poop deck!
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LMNOP gives me 2 days on a single charge, but it also gave me herpes :highfive:
installed shostock2 and this rom kicks @ss. Next stop jelly
Bean. Thanks for all the help. Is lmnoq rom any good?
calgt08 said:
installed shostock2 and this rom kicks @ss. Next stop jelly
Bean. Thanks for all the help. Is lmnoq rom any good?
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Best one out there no doubt
Team Pirate
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OK guys I think we have had our fun with this thread.
Thread closed
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Related
Please help in the best Kernl
For your Samsung Vibrant with the knowledge that I used MIUI-4
Esha and I want to knock the installation Kernel
Since it is your 1st post I won't delete, post Questions in Q&A... last warning... oka1 moderator
For miui thats based on cm7, i think its between glitch and streamline
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Look at NOOB_IN_N33D's miui guide. It has all the kernels for miui in it and brief descriptions. Its stickied in Q&A.
i'm back on Axura and couldn't be happier
I used glitch over streamline so I could undervolt
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popthree said:
i'm back on Axura and couldn't be happier
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vintage
manus ferrera said:
I used glitch over streamline so I could undervolt
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You can undervolt with streamline....im running it right now, -50 across the board
Does anyone know where I can find the stock kernel that came with 2.1 in a flashable zip file?
TrueYears said:
Does anyone know where I can find the stock kernel that came with 2.1 in a flashable zip file?
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-Stock Android 2.1 Download
theexel said:
-Stock Android 2.1 Download
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Thank you!!
GlitchV14 Preview with ICS Passion v9.1
andyklk10 said:
GlitchV14 Preview with ICS Passion v9.1
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hahaha you consider a preview kernel, with limited features/functionality and some bugs, to be the best kernel available to the vibrant?? or is it only the best because that's what you have?
i couldnt even mount my sd to my computer on that kernel.
im not trashing the dev by any means, thats why he called it a "preview kernel". but to come onto a thread and call it the best available is ignorant, and can be very misleading to inexperienced users.
Honestly , you should try it, It work so good, Speed is great! , No lag, Battery life is awsome., the only problem, the games open but for some reason close,/
andyklk10 said:
Honestly , you should try it, It work so good, Speed is great! , No lag, Battery life is awsome., the only problem, the games open but for some reason close,/
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So far battery life is ok for me, less than stock passion but thats expected for a preview. I am finding Live OC incredible, set clock speeds on the fly.
But overall Topshelf is right, its a PREVIEW, with more features and fixes to come, so its not best kernel as of right now, but imo soon
If you are interested and able to provide helpful feedback, I am looking for a few testers. My rom is based on 2.3.4 and is seriously debloated (120MB). If you need stock apps, this rom may not be for you.
What base is it? (not just android version)
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What base is it? (not just android version)
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UCKH7 base
UCKH7 modem
Siyah 2.6.7 kernel
Oh damn... that is tempting. I got the absolute best battery life on UCKH7, but man, switching roms is so much work, and the one I currently have is really stable. If only I had an extra SGSII
penguinlogik said:
Oh damn... that is tempting. I got the absolute best battery life on UCKH7, but man, switching roms is so much work, and the one I currently have is really stable. If only I had an extra SGSII
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It's alright, I'm sure others will want to give it a try.
Making another swirl into the ROM business I see brother...welcome back
Yea, I'm actually on my 7th revision of this rom
I'll bite. With nandroid what is there to lose?
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I like 2.3.4
I like kh7
I like siyah 2.6.7
Count me in!
I would like to try it, might as well because I could test and then nandroid back to my current rom!
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I would like to test it out. I have the whole weekend to try something new.
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I'm interested but not too interested in Siyah kernel. No offense to any devs I'm just a lot happier with Entropys DD Kernel.
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AntwanL said:
I'm interested but not too interested in Siyah kernel. No offense to any devs I'm just a lot happier with Entropys DD Kernel.
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You can flash Entropy's kernel after flashing the ROM.
Sent from myphone.
Just to let everyone know there are known issues with this ROM which is why I am doing private testing. Everyone uses their phone differently and I am always surprised at what kind of feedback I get. I will PM everyone with the download link and all you need to do is PM me back your findings.
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You can flash Entropy's kernel after flashing the ROM.
Sent from myphone.
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Haha I know.
But if Siyah was the intended kernel my test won't be consistent with what is expected.
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AntwanL said:
Haha I know.
But if Siyah was the intended kernel my test won't be consistent with what is expected.
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You could let me know if using DD has a negative effect on the rom. But I guess you'd have to use it at least once with siyah in order to compare.
ryude said:
You could let me know if using DD has a negative effect on the rom. But I guess you'd have to use it at least once with siyah in order to compare.
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I don't mind giving Siyah another go, why not
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If you need more testers let me know. I'll play around with it and try a bunch of stuff. Can i drink beer while i do it?
No more testers until the next release. Everyone has been extremely helpful in finding bugs so I thank all of you.
Cool, good luck with it, bro.
so i rooted my phone with UCLE5 and put the Siyah v343 kernel. but now what? i spent the last 2 days researching to successfully do this for speed improvements and what not. but i dont really see any differences in speed, or any differences at all. any suggestions on what i can do now because my phone looks the exact same way as it did before the root or what did you guys do after a root to make it seem like i actually rooted the phone.
xnotoriouzpakix said:
so i rooted my phone with UCLE5 and put the Siyah v343 kernel. but now what? i spent the last 2 days researching to successfully do this for speed improvements and what not. but i dont really see any differences in speed, or any differences at all. any suggestions on what i can do now because my phone looks the exact same way as it did before the root or what did you guys do after a root to make it seem like i actually rooted the phone.
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2 words. Custom rom
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xnotoriouzpakix said:
so i rooted my phone with UCLE5 and put the Siyah v343 kernel. but now what? i spent the last 2 days researching to successfully do this for speed improvements and what not. but i dont really see any differences in speed, or any differences at all. any suggestions on what i can do now because my phone looks the exact same way as it did before the root or what did you guys do after a root to make it seem like i actually rooted the phone.
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If you dial *6969# naked girls come to where you are..... You need to flash a CUSTOM ROM you're on a stock ICS ROM you need to read a lot more go to the DEV section those are all custom ROMS.... For an instant change go to the play store and install Apex launcher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1304
EDIT: I just saw you have posted a few threads. 1 more tip if you have questions do this in google "XDA i777 (What ever your question is)" it will link you to the thread with the answers to your questions.
xnotoriouzpakix said:
so i rooted my phone with UCLE5 and put the Siyah v343 kernel. but now what? i spent the last 2 days researching to successfully do this for speed improvements and what not. but i dont really see any differences in speed, or any differences at all. any suggestions on what i can do now because my phone looks the exact same way as it did before the root or what did you guys do after a root to make it seem like i actually rooted the phone.
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If you're on stock ics (the official release) and someone told u there are speed improvements they lied. Any custom rom easily blows stock out of the water. Stock ( even when rooted) is basically for people who want to play it safe and for things to just work. If u want customization and speed ur best bet is an AOSP based rom. Good luck. Happy flashing.
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lolkoz said:
Hey, since you came from the Gnex can you please tell me if the battery life is actually better or worse than your previous phone? I am using Gnexus right now but I want to buy a new phone and can't really decide between SGS3 and HOX. Although HOX is a clear winner here I am very concerned about the battery life since it is one of the most important things when it comes to phones for me. Thanks for your reply.
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No issues with Battery life in all honesty. I can use for over 12 hours with constant use and it holds out without complaint. I couldn't say the same with the stock rom but I never really buy these handsets for stock use. I enjoy testing roms too much
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Should I root my phone
TL;DR .... NO.
it is all about making things yours
If you don't know why your rooting
http://www.androidcentral.com/sometimes-root-isn’t-answer
Phalanx7621 said:
If you're on stock ics (the official release) and someone told u there are speed improvements they lied. Any custom rom easily blows stock out of the water. Stock ( even when rooted) is basically for people who want to play it safe and for things to just work. If u want customization and speed ur best bet is an AOSP based rom. Good luck. Happy flashing.
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hmm i was specifcally told not to flash AOSP roms . btw do you know if that will improve battery life as well. since i updated to official ICS from kies my battery dies really quick. quick meaning if i sleep with battery around 50-60%, i wake up after 7 or 8 hrs, and my battery is dead. im not sure exactly when it dies, but im pretty sure this is a flaw.
snipe2nite said:
1 more tip if you have questions do this in google "XDA i777 (What ever your question is)" it will link you to the thread with the answers to your questions.
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wow true :laugh:
xnotoriouzpakix said:
hmm i was specifcally told not to flash AOSP roms . btw do you know if that will improve battery life as well. since i updated to official ICS from kies my battery dies really quick. quick meaning if i sleep with battery around 50-60%, i wake up after 7 or 8 hrs, and my battery is dead. im not sure exactly when it dies, but im pretty sure this is a flaw.
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Who told you not to? I only use them now.
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i cant find any recent AOSP. but what about AOKP ? forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718 . or a huge favor, if you can direct me to a solid reliable custom rom link . i really dont know which one to choose there are so many options. that would rock.
AOKP is the best rom you can load on your GS2...... bar none
Pirateghost said:
AOKP is the best rom you can load on your GS2...... bar none
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Couldn't agree more
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xnotoriouzpakix said:
i cant find any recent AOSP. but what about AOKP ? forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718 . or a huge favor, if you can direct me to a solid reliable custom rom link . i really dont know which one to choose there are so many options. that would rock.
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Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718
[Rom] AOKP Build 7.3.2012 l Task650 & Ktoonsez Run a Train
Pirateghost said:
AOKP is the best rom you can load on your GS2...... bar none
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Well. Besides that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXDavUI1Dmc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Phalanx7621 said:
Well. Besides that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXDavUI1Dmc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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HAHAHA!!!!! AOKP IS the best rom for the S2.
What I did with my rooted phone was delete the AT&T Navigator app.
Pirateghost said:
AOKP is the best rom you can load on your GS2...... bar none
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Disagree. I don't like stock android.
yup aokp rocks. works great. thanks for all the help guys i appreciate it. i was able to flash my first rom with all your help. thanks to all the contributors and xda.
There will be a new AOKP release today or tomorrow.
Something huge.
Its called the Dmnall release.
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xnotoriouzpakix said:
hmm i was specifcally told not to flash AOSP roms . btw do you know if that will improve battery life as well. since i updated to official ICS from kies my battery dies really quick. quick meaning if i sleep with battery around 50-60%, i wake up after 7 or 8 hrs, and my battery is dead. im not sure exactly when it dies, but im pretty sure this is a flaw.
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If you search, you would know there are threads about this issue. You need to read and research on your own. People aren't going to hold your hand and spoon feed you around here.
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Caliesv said:
If you search, you would know there are threads about this issue. You need to read and research on your own. People aren't going to hold your hand and spoon feed you around here.
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First few times are a must though, they just dont know any better. If you cant stand the newbs, close the registration
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....as to which ROM to go for!
I got my phone today after moving away from an iPhone 4 (naturally), and have rooted it already.
However, I cannot decide which ROM to go for!
I'm after a stock look and feel, but obviously with the enhancements you get with custom roms (better performance/bug fixes/potential overclocking etc).
Can anyone point me in the direction of a relatively stock mod that is absolutely awesome?
Hoping someone can help, I've gone through two pages of ROMs (so about 20 ROMs) and have no idea which is good or bad.
Matt
Dragon lots of mods
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muhamet said:
Dragon lots of mods
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Got a link?
Also I've rooted it with CWM and Odin, but I cant get Titanium Backup to work? It complains about not having access, I guess thats because it needs SuperUser rather than SuperSU? I have BusyBox installed so it's not that!
Matt
Addicteddddd said:
....as to which ROM to go for!
I got my phone today after moving away from an iPhone 4 (naturally), and have rooted it already.
However, I cannot decide which ROM to go for!
I'm after a stock look and feel, but obviously with the enhancements you get with custom roms (better performance/bug fixes/potential overclocking etc).
Can anyone point me in the direction of a relatively stock mod that is absolutely awesome?
Hoping someone can help, I've gone through two pages of ROMs (so about 20 ROMs) and have no idea which is good or bad.
Matt
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i would go with criskelo rom with phenomenal medium kernel (ICS of course) it is what i use now and i really like it smooth ,fast, and no issues
so far all JB have issues
firomero said:
i would go with criskelo rom with phenomenal medium kernel (ICS of course) it is what i use now and i really like it smooth ,fast, and no issues
so far all JB have issues
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My tablet is on ICS and personally I don't think I want to go back to ICS, I much prefer JB!
I may give dragon a go and if it sucks then just go back to stock - is there a sticky thread with stock roms anywhere or do we need to do a nandroid backup?
We as a community are not here to recommend Roms.......ALL roms are worked on by Devs that spend time trying to make a great user experiance. Least we can do is actually test them out and not rely on word of mouth to pick which one is better.
the same Rom someone is using is freaking awesome -- i may think is just not for me do to some little things that the Dev has added or taken away. so flash them all to your hearts content and you will find one that you just have to go back to.
for me right know its RGUI JB V7 build, before that it was RGUI MIUI that i had to have and before that i as a Foxhound rom guy.........take your pick from the dev thread. it wont take long before you pick one you like....especialy if you are looking for the stockish experiance/look
Addicteddddd said:
Got a link?
Also I've rooted it with CWM and Odin, but I cant get Titanium Backup to work? It complains about not having access, I guess thats because it needs SuperUser rather than SuperSU? I have BusyBox installed so it's not that!
Matt
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are you sure you allowed access to titanium in SU
I forgot I did an OTA update, so have just redone root and all is well again!
I just rooted my phone and I'm anxious to put a good solid ROM on here.
Since upgrading to stock ICS from gingerbread (pre root), I've had nothing but problems, so I'm hoping a custom ROM cam solve this. My gps and notification sounds don't work, and the battery life has gone down the tubes.
I basically looking for a great stock gingerbread rom, or a stable ICS ROM that can provide me with the original stability and functionality this phone once provided. Suggestions? I am currently using the 3.0.35-siyah v3.4.2 nomswap+ktoonsez kernel.
Thanks everyone!
ch229151 said:
I just rooted my phone and I'm anxious to put a good solid ROM on here.
Since upgrading to stock ICS from gingerbread (pre root), I've had nothing but problems, so I'm hoping a custom ROM cam solve this. My gps and notification sounds don't work, and the battery life has gone down the tubes.
I basically looking for a great stock gingerbread rom, or a stable ICS ROM that can provide me with the original stability and functionality this phone once provided. Suggestions? I am currently using the 3.0.35-siyah v3.4.2 nomswap+ktoonsez kernel.
Thanks everyone!
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Try them out for yourself and see which one you like best.
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SensatioN ROM 4.1
The best!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889487
Overgloc said:
SensatioN ROM 4.1
The best!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889487
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I've tried it. Not the best. That's why he needs to try them out.
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Believe me, I'd love to go from ROM to ROM, but I'm a bit busy (grad student) and I cant say I enjoy hacking my phone...the whole process freaks me out. Just doing this out of necessity so I don't need to go back to that stupid iphone. Looking for suggestions from people's experience. I love my gs2 and this is a last resort to get it working like it did before that HORRIBLE ICS roll out.
I hear AOKP 7.1 is really good with battery and GPS, but I alo hear the kernel is what determines battery. Truth on both fronts?
ch229151 said:
Believe me, I'd love to go from ROM to ROM, but I'm a bit busy (grad student) and I cant say I enjoy hacking my phone...the whole process freaks me out. Just doing this out of necessity so I don't need to go back to that stupid iphone. Looking for suggestions from people's experience. I love my gs2 and this is a last resort to get it working like it did before that HORRIBLE ICS roll out.
I hear AOKP 7.1 is really good with battery and GPS, but I alo hear the kernel is what determines battery. Truth on both fronts?
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If you want stability go for Shostock2. Its an ICS rom but it is one of the most stable roms out there IMO
ch229151 said:
Believe me, I'd love to go from ROM to ROM, but I'm a bit busy (grad student) and I cant say I enjoy hacking my phone...the whole process freaks me out. Just doing this out of necessity so I don't need to go back to that stupid iphone. Looking for suggestions from people's experience. I love my gs2 and this is a last resort to get it working like it did before that HORRIBLE ICS roll out.
I hear AOKP 7.1 is really good with battery and GPS, but I alo hear the kernel is what determines battery. Truth on both fronts?
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Where are u finding aokp 7.1? U have an i777 not a skyrocket or i9100 right
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Rom xyz is best for battery but qrs is faster. Ghi is more customizable, but you will find mnop to be the best all around package.
See how that works?
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Phalanx7621 said:
Where are u finding aokp 7.1? U have an i777 not a skyrocket or i9100 right
Sent from team Pirate headquarters using Beanacle ROM. As soon as he builds it.
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I've been following this guys site for a while. Seems trustworthy....
http://galaxys2root.com/att-galaxy-s2/aokp-ics-rom-v7-1-for-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777-best-rom/
I hear shostock is great too.
ch229151 said:
I've been following this guys site for a while. Seems trustworthy....
http://galaxys2root.com/att-galaxy-s2/aokp-ics-rom-v7-1-for-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777-best-rom/
I hear shostock is great too.
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Holy fail.
Just leave
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If you're looking to replace stock gingerbread, then as 122ninjas said I would recommend going with ShoStock2. It's my daily driver. If you go with AOKP or another AOSP type ROM, You'll have to find substitutes for all the touchwiz -based applications that you're used to.
[puts on tinfoil suit for recommending a ROM]
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creepyncrawly said:
If you're looking to replace stock gingerbread, then as 122ninjas said I would recommend going with ShoStock2. It's my daily driver. If you go with AOKP or another AOSP type ROM, You'll have to find substitutes for all the touchwiz -based applications that you're used to.
[puts on tinfoil suit for recommending a ROM]
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Did you see the website he linked to?
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122ninjas said:
If you want stability go for Shostock2. Its an ICS rom but it is one of the most stable roms out there IMO
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Totally agree. I ran this for a long time before going to AOKP JB. If you don't want JB, ShoStock is the best ROM out there IMO.
Pirateghost said:
Holy fail.
Just leave
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Oh god no! Someone less informed then you is asking a question! Run for the hills! Burn him at the stake!
If this guy at the site isn't as trustworthy as I felt, let me know and point me in the direction that YOU would prefer to see me take. I'm here because I'm open to suggestions and I'm aware most of you here are extremely knowledgable in a subject I'm not.
So, with that being said....
What do you suggest?
122ninjas said:
If you want stability go for Shostock2. Its an ICS rom but it is one of the most stable roms out there IMO
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I could say the same thing for PhoneBricker even though it is no longer supported. Point is, as you know ninja, ROMS and kernels play differently on each phone. Also, each gives a unique user experience.
OP, flashing correctly takes about 10-15 minutes not including download time. So, not having time doesn't work as a reason. Not being rude. It's easy to do while you're:
Taking shower
Using the restroom
Washing the dishes
While you're surfing FB on your laptop/PC
Clay
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Killobyte said:
Totally agree. I ran this for a long time before going to AOKP JB. If you don't want JB, ShoStock is the best ROM out there IMO.
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Thanks!
Nice, Ill give shostock a go today. Gotta admit, the AOKP Jb stuff looks awesome with all the customizable options, but I feel with more bells and whistles comes more issues. I assume JB ROMS aren't going to be as stable.
clay101eve said:
I could say the same thing for PhoneBricker even though it is no longer supported. Point is, as you know ninja, ROMS and kernels play differently on each phone. Also, each gives a unique user experience.
OP, flashing correctly takes about 10-15 minutes not including download time. So, not having time doesn't work as a reason. Not being rude. It's easy to do while you're:
Taking shower
Using the restroom
Washing the dishes
While you're surfing FB on your laptop/PC
Clay
Team Pirate
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Really? It takes me 3 minutes to flash something and restore everything.
clay101eve said:
I could say the same thing for PhoneBricker even though it is no longer supported. Point is, as you know ninja, ROMS and kernels play differently on each phone. Also, each gives a unique user experience.
OP, flashing correctly takes about 10-15 minutes not including download time. So, not having time doesn't work as a reason. Not being rude. It's easy to do while you're:
Taking shower
Using the restroom
Washing the dishes
While you're surfing FB on your laptop/PC
Clay
Team Pirate
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No offense taken! I think my trepidation comes more from my experience with this phone....I did that official ICS update and it ruined my phone. Got a new one, and a ton of bugs made me frustrated. I finally did the root (which was stupid easy....like...really easy.) so I have a bit of confidence now.
ch229151 said:
No offense taken! I think my trepidation comes more from my experience with this phone....I did that official ICS update and it ruined my phone. Got a new one, and a ton of bugs made me frustrated. I finally did the root (which was stupid easy....like...really easy.) so I have a bit of confidence now.
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Once you start flashing stuff with CWM the deepest trouble I have been in is needing a factory reset. But if you are really scared then go ahead and download all the return to stock + root files and mobile odin and stuff. I just did that in case of emergencies.
122ninjas said:
Really? It takes me 3 minutes to flash something and restore everything.
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Takes that long for the ROM to flash. Then add kernel cleaner and Gapps. Then reboot + re-optimization... Taking closer to 10 minutes. Add a few more minutes and you've got a great estimate of 10-15. EVERYONE has 10-15 minutes in their day to flash a ROM considering it's hands off once you press "go". See my examples.
The post above this has a great tip for anyone who wants to be prepared for the worst.
Clay
Team Pirate
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