Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
chumpy90 said:
Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
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that is ROM for u ma8 not room
as a new member read the below link first to understand about recovery and dwnld mode which u always need in future
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
after that go thro the Guides listed in the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
I'm quite happy to leave this thread open as long as people don't start to recomend any Roms, kernels e.t.c, just advice for the other questions.
Thanks
The-Hulk
Sorry for asking the question in a wrong section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
chumpy90 said:
Sorry for asking the question in a wring section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
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first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
Sun90 said:
first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
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Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
chumpy90 said:
Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
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just visit the 'Themes and apps' section ma8, u find a lot info regarding apps including S-voice of S3 ported to S2 there
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
chumpy90 said:
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
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check the link below for the apps that can be removed safely
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
What is a root?
Is it normal that my phone uses 500 mb (ram) after installing Yahoo mesenger/ fb and other app??
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maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ??
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before installing the ICS i want to backup the current ROM thats is Stock rom "company rom"
so i think i need to flash a kernel with cwm first then do a backup .. then flash ICS kernel then installing the ICS rom ??
Look at my guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625184
Chris.
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sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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Root is not needed kernel is part of the firmware .
Flash a stock Samsung rom from Stock rom thread or from posted ICS roms in General via Odin .
Alternative wait for your phones upgrade via KIES or use Checkfus to download firmware .
Root is only required if you are flashing a custom firmware that requires CWM and Root and most do .
jje
After installing kies ,,, a frimware update show up ,,
now i think its better to update the frimeware throw kies right ??
and is it possible to install ics with kies ??? or i need to flash costume kernel with CWM recovery !!
thanks in advance
ok
personally I would look at Chainfire topic on easy rooting etc, or you could use SuperOneClickRoot & then install any number of custom roms from the I9100 android development section here at XDA
check this out...
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
and this....
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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So now it's your phone again and not your mom's? And most of your original posts in your other thread are now edited to be missing? Interesting.
OP - I think Detective Inspector CTomGee has your number
sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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Ask your "mum" or your "little sister" to do it for you.
But they must remember how to unlock "your" phone.
You, sir, are full of it.
ctomgee said:
So now it's your phone again and not your mom's? And most of your original posts in your other thread are now edited to be missing? Interesting.
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yes .. i gave my mom the xperia and done a factory reset to the galaxy and every thing gone .. no i have the gs2
sparxx4 said:
yes .. i gave my mom the xperia and done a factory reset to the galaxy and every thing gone .. no i have the gs2
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A factory reset that could have been avoided by doing the account recovery procedure provided in the other thread.... But whatever. Enjoy your new phone.
MistahBungle
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i just want to know why you keep posting when every thing you do are only bothring others !!!
why just dont you step away this thread not including you
B3311 said:
Ask your "mum" or your "little sister" to do it for you.
But they must remember how to unlock "your" phone.
You, sir, are full of it.
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and maybe you shud learn how to be behav
Because you're FOS. Fair enough ?
sparxx4 said:
MistahBungle
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i just want to know why you keep posting when every thing you do are only bothring others !!!
why just dont you step away this thread not including you
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MistahBungle said:
Because you're FOS. Fair enough ?
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im not worst than you fair enough ??
pleas get out of here many good people visit this thread to help me and you not one of them you just make this thread look bad
so lts keep it clean and without thos things
sparxx4 said:
and maybe you shud learn how to be behav
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Here's another self-important precious who also thinks only nice things should be posted because it's his thread.
At least he hasn't posted a pack of lies all day.
You should learn how to concoct slightly more plausible lies - think of all the time you could have saved instead of frantically editing your other posts.
And when you're done, spelling lessons would be useful.
Then I'll behav. Shud I?
no body to help here !!
sparxx4 said:
no body to help here !!
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So what is the problem now you have been given the instructions .
jje
sparxx4 said:
no body to help here !!
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You lie, ignore help and you lie. Not forgetting that you lie.
Because of this, the server's choked by the millions queuing up to help you.
Go away.
I noticed that this site doesnt have anything specifically for the Galaxy S2 LTE HD.
So, I want to ask if the things on this forum like the methods, roms, and such be compatible with my device.
Can I go ahead and root my phone and use these roms and kernels?
I forgot to ask..
which development would I use: I9100G, original, or the other one?
peetayoo said:
I forgot to ask..
which development would I use: I9100G, original, or the other one?
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i would suggest u not to use both of them , u have one meant for ur device please check the link below for the same
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468998
thanks alot!
i have GS2 ginger bread and i am new android . i love this forum i just wanted to know what is ROM, CM9 something there are many thread about them. is it theams or what help i am new and i wanted to explore. i there any wany i can change by status bar whaich is green to blue and just change .
thanks
ROMS.
MODs
CM9..
what are they and what are they for. and any tutorial for understanding them.
grown ups said:
i have GS2 ginger bread and i am new android . i love this forum i just wanted to know what is ROM, CM9 something there are many thread about them. is it theams or what help i am new and i wanted to explore. i there any wany i can change by status bar whaich is green to blue and just change .
thanks
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ROM (Read Only Memory) these are the firmwares or operating system that comes pre-installed with u phone, there are also various types of custom available on this xda dev forums for download.
now u will be asking what are these custom ROMs
Answer to it - When we buy a new phone (any company it may be from) it comes wirh all necessary as well as some unnecessary apps
(bloatware) with it, most of dont like this bloatware bcoz we dont use them and some of them cause unnecessary battery drain, and moreover we dont have root access to our phones for which we search for custom roms.
CM9 (cyanogenmod 9) its the most famous custom rom available known for its fast performance, root level access, no bloatware etc etc
again so it mean they for customization of phone and for fast performance if i wnat to install them how i can i do that and also if they safe mean no harm for phone i have gingerbread GS2
grown ups said:
again so it mean they for customization of phone and for fast performance if i wnat to install them how i can i do that and also if they safe mean no harm for phone i have gingerbread GS2
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yes they are absolutely safe xcept the new Android 4.0.4 stock roms by samsung....how to install u search it on this forum...
cyrax2013 said:
yes they are absolutely safe xcept the new Android 4.0.4 stock roms by samsung....how to install u search it on this forum...
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where to search can you give a link where i can understand the whole procedure of using or intalling the ROMs CMs
grown ups said:
where to search can you give a link where i can understand the whole procedure of using or intalling the ROMs CMs
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since u are new here please check this link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648351
also this one below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
u go thro them carefully and try understanding things over there, then after sufficient knowledge aquired, please proceed further to explore more.
if u find difficult to understand the same on those thread, then i would advice u to not to venture into anything silly, since the same could potentially brick ur phone.
If u have free time, I suggest u try GB roms first, they are old but all of them are safe, new Rom on ICS or JB are unstable and someone with little exp like u might be scared to get a soft/hard brick be careful with the Kernels too
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randomseasons said:
If u have free time, I suggest u try GB roms first, they are old but all of them are safe, new Rom on ICS or JB are unstable and someone with little exp like u might be scared to get a soft/hard brick be careful with the Kernels too
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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can you gave me links for GB roms please and tutorial to install .rooting is required for them all?
Could anyone care to explain how do I go about rooting and installing CM10? Or where I can find CM10 for the S2.
Thank you
Servaas said:
Could anyone care to explain how do I go about rooting and installing CM10? Or where I can find CM10 for the S2.
Thank you
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first nnd foremost be a bit more explanatory in ur posting ma8
providing ur current ROM/Kernel details as seen in System settings> about phone of urs will help a lot to people to do the needfull to you
Sun90 said:
first nnd foremost be a bit more explanatory in ur posting ma8
providing ur current ROM/Kernel details as seen in System settings> about phone of urs will help a lot to people to do the needfull to you
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I'm on stock 4.0.4 Kernel 3.0.15-1056084
I have installed other roms on Android before, including the Samsung Glaxy Tab2 but its always a mess to finding out easy steps of flashing a rom.
Thank you.
Servaas said:
I'm on stock 4.0.4 Kernel 3.0.15-1056084
I have installed other roms on Android before, including the Samsung Glaxy Tab2 but its always a mess to finding out easy steps of flashing a rom.
Thank you.
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u can find the official Cm10 for s2 in the link below
CM10 for s2
Sun90 said:
u can find the official Cm10 for s2 in the link below
CM10 for s2
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Stuck on CyangenMod... However the CWM version is not compatible? I get a Warning triagle on startup now and the usb connection doesn't appear to work...
Any ideas?
Servaas said:
Stuck on CyangenMod... However the CWM version is not compatible? I get a Warning triagle on startup now and the usb connection doesn't appear to work...
Any ideas?
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There was no reason for you to open another thread.
Stick to one thread!
Just to make sure you don't miss my first post in you other thread HERE, which in now closed, don't open two threads to aks the same question, the rules -
5. Post a message only once.
As a large forum we don't need unnecessary clutter, You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time, it might take a while before you receive an answer.
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Thanks
The-Hulk
hi im a new sgs3 user also new in the android platform.. i was wondering if you experts can give some advice regarding customizing an android phone.. or how to use things like rom,kernel and stuff XD let me give some details about the phone i have
SGS3 pebble blue
baseband version : I9300XXDLID
Kernel Version : 3.0.31-256827 (stock)
android version : 4.1.1 (stock)
i tried reading the forums but the terminology is for techsavy persons XD unfortunately im not one of those hehe.
any advice would do TIA!
for starters you can root your s3.you then have the option of staying stock and rooted or flash custom roms.being on a custom rom gives you options like themes and mods and of course,the leaks.:victory: as for custom roms,theres so many kinds you have to try them out yourself to decide.theres also the stock deodexed roms giving you the stock experience while being able to theme it and add mods too.
LaZyDood said:
for starters you can root your s3.you then have the option of staying stock and rooted or flash custom roms.being on a custom rom gives you options like themes and mods and of course,the leaks.:victory: as for custom roms,theres so many kinds you have to try them out yourself to decide.theres also the stock deodexed roms giving you the stock experience while being able to theme it and add mods too.
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sorry but how can i root do you have a guide in doing that hehhe sorry XD
i used CF-Root which i forgot the version and cant find the old thread(one with supersu+cwm app+cwm recovery).
anyway you can try S3 Toolkit which a lot say is more newbie friendly(haven't tried it myself) just follow the exact guide word for word(as much as possible).
or CF Root (also follow the guide)
depends on you which think you prefer/need.read the guides carefully and dont rush.better safe than sorry.and just a reminder to make sure you have i9300 and not the other variants(some come here and cry later cause they didnt double check).
basically you'll need root(Supersu) and CWM recovery.the rest is optional in my opinion.others would say otherwise so try to read about the stuff before you install them so you know and understand which is which.
xjameski said:
sorry but how can i root do you have a guide in doing that hehhe sorry XD
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Before you root your phone decide what you want you phone to do that it does not do now. I rooted my SGSI first after 2 years of use. After i had rooted it i spent weeks googling "I've rooted my phone, what now".
There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps that you can download and try now that allow you to modify the look, feel and functionality of you phone.
If you want to open apps by swiping or tapping or double tapping you home screen, try Nova or Apex launcher. If you want text instead of icons or both try sslauncher or minimalistic text.
The list is long.
I am using sslauncher and this week phone looks like this: (see enclosed picture). Next week it will look completely different.
One last word. Download and install SwipePad and all of its addons. It makes a smart-phone awesome.
Screen shot:
http://db.tt/JYtnCntC
xjameski said:
hi im a new sgs3 user also new in the android platform.. i was wondering if you experts can give some advice regarding customizing an android phone.. or how to use things like rom,kernel and stuff XD let me give some details about the phone i have
SGS3 pebble blue
baseband version : I9300XXDLID
Kernel Version : 3.0.31-256827 (stock)
android version : 4.1.1 (stock)
i tried reading the forums but the terminology is for techsavy persons XD unfortunately im not one of those hehe.
any advice would do TIA!
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read and understand the basics first . I suggest you do nothing you do not understand or you may brick your phone .
Tech Savy is not required reading and learning is .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
xjameski said:
sorry but how can i root do you have a guide in doing that hehhe sorry XD
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For safe and step by step guidance of rooting s 3 visit
www.galaxys3root.com
By an XDA member, zedomax. It is the easiest way to root with audiovisual guidance.
Hope you ll find it helpful
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