my first post, please don't flame (too hard).
I've helped others with GPS and Play store glitch after jelly bean update, and now looking for some help.
My wife has an S2 i777 and did SIM unlock to use with T-MO.
It's GB 2.3.6. The PDA is i777 UCKK6.
I'm looking for RTL with Arabic language support. I've done weeks of reading and I found this nice thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292841 But that ONLY supports UCKH7
This phone is not rooted.
Looking for noob instructions for RTL arabic support.
Thanks in advance.
1. Upgrade to ICS and you should have proper Arabic support sans keyboard - AFAIK Hebrew/Arabic/all RTL language support was first introduced on ICS. When on ICS, download any Arabic keyboard from Play Store and you should be good to go.
2. Or move to deodexed GB ROM (any custom ROM) and run madmack's Arabic patcher (google it and you'll find it). It should work on any deodexed GB ROM, since it's based on Hebrew patcher that decompiles/recompiles the framework - but it's also the reason why it can't work on stock odexed ROM.
I suggest option 1.
Thanks Jack.
1) I heard that ICS was a complete failure and has bricked many i777 S2's. Are you saying to root and use custom ROM as opposed to the ATT update?
2) found what deodexed means... www wugfresh .com /guides / deodex/
Do you have any experience with the i777 S2 and ATT ICS OTA update?
Thanks
1. ICS is generally a better system on this phone IMHO. I do suggest moving to it through custom ROMs rather than through stock official upgrade - stock-based custom ROMs offer stock stability with customization options, and EMBRYO 5.4 is a good ROM that I'm happily running. Not sure how relevant the infamous "brickbug" is, but it's irrelevant for most custom ROMs.
If anyone more familiar with "brickbug" can chime in - you might get a better picture. I got mine with Gingerbread, installed TWRP recovery and flashed custom ROM about 1/2 hour after I got the phone, so I have no experience with stock GB/ICS.
2. "Deodexed" means - not odexed. With Google help:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
Stock ROMs are always odexed, so you'll have to move to a sort of custom ROM anyway. And if you do - you might as well go a better route than staying on GB.
Since I'm the kk6 (2.3.6) GB, do I need to downgrade factory image first in order to root? Or is there a tool out there to root and put a custom ROM (ICS or JB custom ROM).
Thanks
It's not one tool, it's more.
Read the stickies, they contain rooting guides. See that you understand what you're doing before proceeding.
Thanks Jack. I was just wondering if I needed to downgrade GB version first.
No, you don't need.
Just to let you know, there is a thank button to thank the user that helps you.
It's used a lot here on XDA.
You can thank 8 a day.
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What would be the best ROM, or which are the best ROMs as close as possible to stock (TouchWiz, Samsung Apps, etc), but without any carrier content ?
I'm looking for something as updated as possible (2.3.4 if possible).
Is there one?
Just use a Samsung stock firmware, have a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Stock rom is stock rom = no carrier content .
jje
I've already installed CWM, rooted and KH3 firmware, but now I'm looking for a ROM.
The ROM that came on my SGS2 has carrier-related bloatware. I do like TWz and wanted to stay as close as possible to stock, but without the bloatware.
Also, the Settings.apk that came, lacks options (like Development Mode).
Stock roms post .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
or do you not want a stock rom but a custom rom ??
jje
What you guys think about modaco's ?
give villainrom a try. its the closest to stock and thats why i like it
Darkyrom. I've been using it since the first 2.3.4 leak and haven't ran into a single problem. It also works with Jaykays themes so you get the best of both
Hi guys
I just got this phone and it is currently 2.3.4
I've done some researches on xda about 2.3.5 and I've found quite a lot of stickies about it. Most popularly are the villian and omega, I just don't know which one fits more nicely for a android noob.
My goals:
Update my sgs2 to 2.3.5 (i've seen none negative feedbacks, so why not)
Root
CW Backup Manager
apps freezer and administrator (kill/allow root access for the sake of side-loading)
maybe (later on) running games emulators (should I go with CFW now)
So if anyone can point me to the right direction for each of my goals because I've found them but I don't know which is best for noob.
Even though i am a noob, following instructions is my thing, I can go from noob to expert really quick so do not hesitate to educate me!
Roms are a personal choice. Stuff added, Stuff removed, themed.
I like the stock firmware and I like it odexed. You can read up on deodexed vs odexed.
There are several 2.3.5 versions but for now I'm finding KI3 (2.3.5) stable and slick. Battery life is good but battery life depends on several things. Modem, rogue apps, kernel, etc.
You can get the official firmware from intratechs original firmware thread.
I would flash KI3 then your stock csc and possibly modem. *#1234# dialed into keypad will list your original firmware etc.
Easiest way to root is with chainfires cfroot kernels. Essentially Stock kernels but rooted.
Both these threads are in the development section.
Buy titanium pro from the market and use it to backup/restore and freeze/remove unwanted apps. Threads around containing what is safe to freeze/remove.
That will give you a good starting point or base to expand on.
If you want to theme I recommend jkay delux.
Look and feel can be changed with 3rd party launchers, dialers, sms apps, etc. Check out the GO Stuff from the market.
If you want to under clock you can use setcpu with the stock kernel.
If you want to under volt/under clock or over clock you can flash a different kernel. Try siyah kernel with setcpu.
Hope this helps.
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i just flash kernel ki3, (8mb) file i downloaded under intratech official firmwares...kernel version now is ki3, how do i upgrade to android 2.3.5??
nvm that i figured it out....is it better to go for Poland KI3 or Frankenstein KI3. I know it's a personal choice, but i would like to hear personal preferences
Hi guys,
I have been using in a more or less satisfying way the mentioned ROM, [wrong]KI5[/wrong] AHEM, KI3, under the darkyrom modification. I didn't quite like the glowy stuff, but anyway. I would like to have an upgrade, since I've read there are way newer versions already (gosh this moves fast!). So far I'm rather satisfied, but the contacts bother me a lot. I get a lot of FC whenever I try to modify anything within the contacts. So I want to change the ROM and (hopefully) get rid of the issue. I am currently doing a Titanium backup and CWM backup. So my questions go as follows:
1: If I chose Cyanogenmod, would I have any problem? I mean, I have root from CF-root if I'm not mistaken, and then now running darky rom. Is there any step I should follow, or can I just do an update.zip?
2: If I chose any other ROM (preferably the less customized possible, I basically go with GO Launcher and that's it), which one is the most recommended/stable etc? I prefer if it looks more android stock than touchwiz anyway.
PS: Does MHL work already on cyanogenmod?
timonoj said:
1: If I chose Cyanogenmod, would I have any problem? I mean, I have root from CF-root if I'm not mistaken, and then now running darky rom. Is there any step I should follow, or can I just do an update.zip?
2: If I chose any other ROM (preferably the less customized possible, I basically go with GO Launcher and that's it), which one is the most recommended/stable etc? I prefer if it looks more android stock than touchwiz anyway.
PS: Does MHL work already on cyanogenmod?
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All the information you need and more is available in the CyanogenMod 7 (w/ Gingerbread 2.3.7) for Galaxy SII Q&A thread, just follow the instructions in the first post carefully.
All the stock ROMs are in the [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2 Download thread. If you don't want a stock ROM, browse through the rest of the ones on offer.
atinm said:
Q: What are the known issues?
A: Issues that I can remember:
- Video playback - some formats are not recognized, use an alternative app for video playback
- Camera - some modes don't work
- TVout, MHL
- FMRadio
- Issues when using the 2G/3G-Switch
- Volume issues (some report too high, others too low)
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Thank you for the listing, I already saw it. It's fully stock, so I wasn't interested.
I also wanted an update on the situation of cyanogenmod which actually you gave me, so thank you.
But I also wanted recommendations of people, to see what ROMs they consider stable.
I would like to be able to modify both the icons and the off-screen animation so it looks like stock android (not touchwiz). Everything else I would like to keep it...So what would you recommend me?
So many ways to go...
Cm7 nightly looks good. Still waiting for release so if FCs are a problem you might not like it. I only got a few anyway but still.
Stock samsung is still best for me. Add jkay mods for sure will give you great themes and New lock screens and nice system features like CRT.
Go launcher ex
Go sms pro
Go contacts ex
All good and themed.
Good luck.
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Hi!
I have recently bought a second hand Vibrant.
Seller had MIUI on it, which I didn't like, for a few reasons.
One was non working GPS.
So, I installed latest stable CM 7 , which I like, BUT, GPS doesn't
work with it too. As I understood, that is common problem with 2.3.3
based ROM and Vibrant.
So I started looking for 2.2 based ROM and faced the problem, that
most links for these are currently dead.
I have succeeded to download Toxic Crazy8 and few versions of bionic,
but my recovery (version 5.0.x.x) refuses to flash them, as they are
in "old format" .
So, long story short, I am still looking for a ROM that will make me happy,
and thus need your help .
My requirements are :
Deodexed ROM, so I can apply the RTL fix on it ( or with built in RTL support).
Working GPS
Good battery life
Not too slow
As new as possible ( may be 2.3.x if all the above apply)
Should include FFC mod support
with working download link .
So, your help,suggestions and advices (and download links) are welcome!
Thank you in advance!
First and for most I suggest the ICS Passion V11 rom ....but if you want to go back to the extremely stable roms among us you will have to flash an older clockwork something that can be done in clockwork mod. Many people suggest Project V it was a great rom, but most would say that you can't go wrong with the bionix roms. Again though ICS Passion V11 (4.0.3 based) is definitely a modern winner though.
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ICS PASSION.
Stable fast GPS works and its 4.0.3
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If you want the newest, latest and greatest, the two posters above me nailed it. Passion is awesome and fairly stable.
But if you are wanting a 2.2 ROM, fisherman (I think that's his name) is updating Bionix and should have updated links.
ICS Passion
Thanks for all the replies!
Let's say that you've convinced me, and I am going to try the ICS Passion.
Few more questions regarding it though.
As I am totally not familiar with ICS, does it have RTL support?
I recall I have read somewhere it does , out of the box...
Does ICS Passion have support for FFC mod, or , specifically, will
I be able to have video chats on Skype or it's alternatives?
Thank you in advance!
Mulder check your PM box.
If you don't end up liking the ICS, there are these 2.2's that are solid builds and you can flash them with the CWR version in my signature.
Toxic8 (which you tried but with the linked recovery it should work-did for me)
Deranged9
Bionix
Bionix-Fishman redux
Trigger
Bi-winning
2.3's have battery and memory issues, so buyer beware.
Oh, and how good is ICS in terms of battery life?
I get 2 days out of her...
It is my pleasure to let you know the guys who are looking for full Hebrew support (menus, RTL, fonts, etc.) for SGS2 i9100/T, there is a great custom Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM.
Look into this site (in Hebrew) ([רום][4.1.2][Firefds V11 [29/1/13][XWLS8 רום בעברית מלאה):
http://iandroid.co.il/forum/topic61693.html
The guys there made a great work creating it and allowing you to install the ROM via Odin or CWM.
Versions 4.0.4 and 4.0.3 and a Hebrew SGS3 ROM are also available there.
All the credit belongs to the developers there and I'm only a messenger.
Say thanks and donate to the developers. They deserve that.
Other great stuff - Yoelsd ROM (for SGS1, SGS2 (i9100/T and G) you can find here:
https://sites.google.com/site/yoelsdrom/
Good Luck!
I'm going to convert it for my i777 and to try soon... I ported Firefds to i777: was not that good, made me troubles with popping failed Play app. I've removed it. The Yoelsd ported ROM works just OK and I continue testing it.