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Hi all,
I ordered a SGP 4.0 and will receive it today. Should I root it as soon as I receive it? Does 'rooting' make any changes to the stock firmware? Does it change anything else compare to a stock SGP beside that it will have 'root' permission?
I am new to the Android environment as I have never owned one before, but I am an embedded software guy by trade (on a totally different discipline and processor family) so I'm not a stranger in the firmware world and Linux environment.
Later, I like to learn programming/hacking the Android for fun and hope that I will be able to contribute something.
Thanks for any comment.
-mike-
No, all it does is just give you root access.
Not really, unless you want to use Titanium Backup. Mine is rooted (I think, can't remember lol) and I really don't see any other advantages except for overclock apps or other root-only apps.
Overall, it's not necessary. Just flash a ROM (I prefer CM7 or Klin's Klassic ROM) and a kernel (NOTE: Steve's kernel for the US and INTL 4.0 may cause bootloops if you boot into ClockWorkMod Recovery).
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
If I were you I would wait a little longer and get some more information about this, beofre rooting. I rooted my Player using Superuser, just the latest one I could find.
testrider said:
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
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I rooted mine using DoomLord's Easy Rooting Toolkit v4, but AFAIK superoneclick should work as well.
testrider said:
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
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I used the latest superone click to root mine it may be a bit unresponsive but it will work
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j21098 said:
I used the latest superone click to root mine it may be a bit unresponsive but it will work
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See, I used DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit, which I find to work, unlike the time I tried to root with SuperOneClick. If one doesn't work, go with the other.
Trae329 said:
See, I used DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit, which I find to work, unlike the time I tried to root with SuperOneClick. If one doesn't work, go with the other.
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Does DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit work for the SGP 4.0? didn't see it on the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582&
testrider said:
Does DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit work for the SGP 4.0? didn't see it on the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582&
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Almost all devices using 2.3 will work. SGP4 does work with it. If you see galaxy s I9000 expect SGPs to be in it.
zaclimon said:
Almost all devices using 2.3 will work. SGP4 does work with it. If you see galaxy s I9000 expect SGPs to be in it.
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I have the galaxy player 4 US but i changed the build.prop to GT-I9000 to fix incompatible issues
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Ok, I did it. I couldn't leave things alone so I use superoneclick and it went without a glitch. Now I'm going to try overclock tegrak...
Thanks for all the help and encouragement.
testrider said:
Ok, I did it. I couldn't leave things alone so I use superoneclick and it went without a glitch. Now I'm going to try overclock tegrak...
Thanks for all the help and encouragement.
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If i were you i would change the build.prop too theres a post on how to do it and i have overclocked to 1.2 its stable and i haven't tried others i think 1.2 is the safest
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j21098 said:
If i were you i would change the build.prop too theres a post on how to do it and i have overclocked to 1.2 its stable and i haven't tried others i think 1.2 is the safest
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What does 'changing build.prop' do?
testrider said:
What does 'changing build.prop' do?
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Its the model info like i have galaxy player 4.0 YP-G1 and on gameloft games it says device is incompatible so i used the es file explorer and enabled root explorer in settings and went to phone/system and look for build.prop make a copy of it and put it somewhere and i changed the ones that had YP-G1 to GT-I9000 save and reboot and it fixes the incompatible message
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Uummm...hell yeah!
I would 100% suggest you root your device, mainly for the fact that all the custom roms are more stable and user friendly than the stock samsung ROMS, I rooted my SGP installed a custom ROM on it and I'm living it up, I'm so happy that I can't even explain it. I couls give you the link to the rom forum for the SGP's if you want?
It will void your warranty. but i think its still worth it .it raly depends on what you want to do with your android.
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[email protected] said:
It will void your warranty. but i think its still worth it .it raly depends on what you want to do with your android.
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Will it void the store warranty
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wtfsaywat said:
I would 100% suggest you root your device, mainly for the fact that all the custom roms are more stable and user friendly than the stock samsung ROMS, I rooted my SGP installed a custom ROM on it and I'm living it up, I'm so happy that I can't even explain it. I couls give you the link to the rom forum for the SGP's if you want?
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Thanks. I already rooted my new SGP 4.0. Could you post the link to the rom? Any particular ROM you could recommended for the SGP 4.0? What can a custom ROM do more than the stock ROM?
Thank you!
-mike-
Hey, I'm a huge novice at all of this. I've had my player for a few months and I've heard of tons of people that have rooted their device.
What does it allow you to do? Is it how you get more themes?
I'm very unintelligent on this subject so any clarification would be great...
Complete noob here. Just received my Note2, and am concerned about the vulnerability issue. I know I can do the quick "1 click" method, but am thinking I might want to just unlock and flash Beans new ROM. I have searched, but haven't found a definitive answer as to whether this ROM patches the vulnerability. If it doesn't, what are my options for fixing it while still using this ROM?
Thank you.
The fix is kernel based, not ROM related, so it should manifest itself on any ROM using an afflicted kernel.
imnuts said:
The fix is kernel based, not ROM related, so it should manifest itself on any ROM using an afflicted kernel.
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Okay, that is what I thought the answer might be. Which leads to two other questions:
1) After switching to "Beans" ROM, can i then proceed with the "1 click" fix?
2) Looks like Perseus is being used with this ROM, but are there any others that I should consider?
Thanks again!
randy6675 said:
Okay, that is what I thought the answer might be. Which leads to two other questions:
1) After switching to "Beans" ROM, can i then proceed with the "1 click" fix?
2) Looks like Perseus is being used with this ROM, but are there any others that I should consider?
Thanks again!
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i keep seeing people talk bout this cpu vulnerabiltiy isue. what is it?
never mind, did a search and found my answer.
randy6675 said:
Okay, that is what I thought the answer might be. Which leads to two other questions:
1) After switching to "Beans" ROM, can i then proceed with the "1 click" fix?
2) Looks like Perseus is being used with this ROM, but are there any others that I should consider?
Thanks again!
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1. Yes
2. That kernal doesnt come packaged with the rom but its the only non stock kernal out right now that I know of
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I was under the impression perseus 29.1 had the fix baked in.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-exynos-kernel-exploit-what-you-need-know
You can grab the app here to see if you are vulnerable I am using the custom kernel and it showed my phone was not vulnerable so I would say perseus 29.1 kernel does have the fix installed.
Travisdroidx2 said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-exynos-kernel-exploit-what-you-need-know
You can grab the app here to see if you are vulnerable I am using the custom kernel and it showed my phone was not vulnerable so I would say perseus 29.1 kernel does have the fix installed.
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why link to android central when everything you need is here on xda? there might even be a guide posted somewhere that has a link to chainfires exynos abuse app.
droidstyle said:
why link to android central when everything you need is here on xda? there might even be a guide posted somewhere that has a link to chainfires exynos abuse app.
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Here sorry that is what I got from Google.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297.
Perseus does not have the fix installed. Always use Chainfire's fix over the others because the others have ways to work around them and Chainfire's apk has a fix on boot option.
Sent from my Xposed Beans Note 2
Its TwiX said:
Perseus does not have the fix installed. Always use Chainfire's fix over the others because the others have ways to work around them and Chainfire's apk has a fix on boot option.
Sent from my Xposed Beans Note 2
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Thank you the chain fire was a better app than the one I used. The first one said I was good when chain fire said it was not. Got it all patched up now and set to booot thanks!
Thanks for the clarification I also read the kernel had a fix and that was not true.
I flashed the Perseus Kernel thinking it would fix the cpu vulnerability the dev says he has a low level fix in the kernel now. Is this not the case or does it still leave holes ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927852
According to chain fire app I was still vulnerable with the same kernel as you. That is what I thought also use the chain fire app.
Travisdroidx2 said:
According to chain fire app I was still vulnerable with the same kernel as you. That is what I thought also use the chain fire app.
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Err I only flashed that kernel to fix cpu thing not really to overclock or save battery. Did you switch back to stock kernel from Beans rom before using chain fire app?
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shawnx1 said:
Err I only flashed that kernel to fix cpu thing not really to overclock or save battery. Did you switch back to stock kernel from Beans rom before using chain fire app?
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No I did the same thing but left the custom kernel on to check out battery life compared to stock. Did you find the chain fire app? I did not over clock also it's fast enough already I am loving the battery life on this device
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No I did the same thing but left the custom kernel on to check out battery life compared to stock. Did you find the chain fire app?
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Yes I found it Thank you much for the info all patched up.
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Thanks to Its TwiX for clearing this up!
Hi all,
I have a stock S2, detailed as below. I've been reading over these forums for a day or two, but tbh it's approaching information overload time. I'd like to root my S2, and load a lightweight rom to get some decent battery time by cleaning off all the unwanted apps that are preloaded.
Please advise what firmware / rom I should use?
Never rooted a phone b4, so any advice is welcome
Model: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
Build number:: IMM76D.XWLPT
Hope all the above helps
Ta
Okay, in those 2 days you read this? You are...on 4.0.4
So now we gotta find the best way to get you rooted.
You wanna flash a kernel? root thru recovery with a zip? wanna try exynos abuse?
Take your pick.
What i'm trying to say is that you need a little bit more of the reading thing. Go on you tube, read some posts, you get the idea.
Now, on the ROM subject, you want either a custom rom or an unbranded stock rom.
Which one?
Well...that is up to you.
The one hes got is unbranded.He just needs root to remove all the crap.
or titanium buck up to freeze it all up.
theunderling said:
The one hes got is unbranded.He just needs root to remove all the crap.
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Nail on head
Please advise how I can go about doing this?
Would a custom rom offer me improvements on battery life, or would this be all i need?
Snakefood said:
Nail on head
Please advise how I can go about doing this?
Would a custom rom offer me improvements on battery life, or would this be all i need?
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Oh boy, aren't you up for some searching - reading ?
Snakefood said:
Nail on head
Please advise how I can go about doing this?
Would a custom rom offer me improvements on battery life, or would this be all i need?
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When you know as much as you do now, it's most unwise to root your phone and touch anything of the software.
First read and learn a whole lot more about the whole rooting-and-stuff process, but please start with the forum rules. So, search before asking, and don't ask subjective questions.
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Snakefood said:
Nail on head
Please advise how I can go about doing this?
Would a custom rom offer me improvements on battery life, or would this be all i need?
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hi there,
all of us have been newbies at this at a time.
My suggestion:
Get clear about what you want.
A different interface?
Longer Battery life?
Just removing crapware?
- If you want another interface, check out various launchers from the market first. No real need to flash at this point.
- Battery life is a problem on the SII, I've got a 3500 mAh one (from ebay), which will last a day of playing and surfing. The stock battery is only 2000 mAh.
- to remove bloatware, just root the phone, use titanium backup to freeze an application you don't want anymore. (Make sure to use the Preferences in TB to set a backup path on your external_sd. Using the internal SD isn't so useful. In 'Freezer settings' you may want to remove market entry, so IF you flash a new rom, at least the old bloatware will not be downloaded automatically).
Hope this helps.
Yes, that does. My main aim is to remove all ths bundled apps that come with the s2, hopefully improving battery by doing so.
Which firmware should i use?
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Snakefood said:
Nail on head
Please advise how I can go about doing this?
Would a custom rom offer me improvements on battery life, or would this be all i need?
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A lot of custom roms eat up your battery more.You want to stop unnecessary stuff running as that adds to battery consumption.
Youd also be safer to flash LP7 stock rom(4.0.3) as that dont have the brickbug......either that or just flash a rooted kernel.
I run LP7 with dreamkernel and all the crap removed and its basically my display that runs away with the battery,other stuff dont use much.
So,there is loads of permutations you can try,any of the stock roms GB/ICS x 2/JB leak,and then theres custom roms.
For now,you should prob just flash a siyah rooted kernel(root + cwm),make a nand backup,also use hktool for efs backup.Then you can get TB and remove the unneccesary things that run and eat battery(theres a thread about whats safe to remove).
Thanks for all the info, I'll jump on later and have another read up
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Snakefood said:
Yes, that does. My main aim is to remove all ths bundled apps that come with the s2, hopefully improving battery by doing so.
Which firmware should i use?
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In that case flash Siyah kernel (this will root rom), Then reboot inro recovery and make a backup.
Once you have backed up rom, install something like SystemApp Remover. There is some info on what is safe to remove, use search.
TheATHEiST said:
In that case flash Siyah kernel (this will root rom), Then reboot inro recovery and make a backup.
Once you have backed up rom, install something like SystemApp Remover. There is some info on what is safe to remove, use search.
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Many thanks,
Managed to root with no problem, will look up what I can rip off and start swinging the axe
Hello guys, I'm new here ^^
I just got my Phone back from Solid Vision.
I sent it within the warranty period because of battery problems: (flickering battery icon, very fast drain, etc...).
They told me it was water damage ("vochtschade": google is full of complains from people who got ripped off).
The phone never got into contact with liquid...
So far, so bad, but I didn't want to lose my phone even longer, so I paid them €85 for the repair.
But when I got my phone back, I noticed they put on a T-mobile ROM (the phone was operator free when I bought it, and it still was when I sent it)
So now my phone is full of bloatware, which I don't really like.
They told me that the their automated flash system automatically recognizes the appropriate version based on IMEI/Serial number. (Bull****)
I can send it back, but they will probably find some other "user damage"...
So, they can kiss my *** and I will just root and flash it myself (and put a custom rom on)
So far the story...
I want use either ParanoidAndroid or Resurrection Remix...
Which one is "better", of what are the pro's and con's?
And even more important, how do I get it on my Phone?
This is a screenshot of the software version etc...
Any suggestions / guides?
Best Regards, and thanks in advance!
Xioros
Xioros said:
I want use either ParanoidAndroid or Resurrection Remix...
Which one is "better", of what are the pro's and con's?
And even more important, how do I get it on my Phone?
This is a screenshot of the software version etc...
Any suggestions / guides?
Best Regards, and thanks in advance!
Xioros
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1) There is no 'better' version. As stated in the xda-rules, these question aren't allowed because they're subjective. You can read the threads for the feedback users give.
2) Well, root your phone and flash the rom. Instructions are everywhere. Just search for them, because they aren't hard to find (another xda rule: search before asking ).
Beware of the brickbug that can appear in stock 4.0.4 (search if you need info).
Donnie Sins said:
1) There is no 'better' version. As stated in the xda-rules, these question aren't allowed because they're subjective. You can read the threads for the feedback users give.
2) Well, root your phone and flash the rom. Instructions are everywhere. Just search for them, because they aren't hard to find (another xda rule: search before asking ).
Beware of the brickbug that can appear in stock 4.0.4 (search if you need info).
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Okay, I've decided to go for the RR rom.
I want to install CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693&highlight=jelly+bean
I'm currently running ICS, and the lastest version of RR is JB based.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
Which version of CWM do I have to install/flash on my GS2?
(it isn't really clear out of that thread, and I'm a dummy when it comes to Android/Phones)
Best Regards, and thanks in advance!
Xioros
Xioros said:
Okay, I've decided to go for the RR rom.
I want to install CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693&highlight=jelly+bean
I'm currently running ICS, and the lastest version of RR is JB based.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
Which version of CWM do I have to install/flash on my GS2?
(it isn't really clear out of that thread, and I'm a dummy when it comes to Android/Phones)
Best Regards, and thanks in advance!
Xioros
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It's simple you have to use the ics version.
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Christian Nothing said:
It's simple you have to use the ics version.
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Installed RR, but didn't really like it (crashes and such)
Now running WanamLite, and I love it
Thx everyone
Xioros said:
Installed RR, but didn't really like it (crashes and such)
Now running WanamLite, and I love it
Thx everyone
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Good for you:thumbup: And that's why there is no 'best rom' Have fun with it.
Donnie Sins said:
Good for you:thumbup: And that's why there is no 'best rom' Have fun with it.
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Yea, indeed.
And this one supports my 64GB exFAT micro SD ^^ (flashed the kernel included with the ROM)
I have Android 4.2 installed on my Galaxy S4. Since I rooted my phone as soon as I got it, I never got any OTA updates beyond that. But now I hear that Android 5.0 (Lollipop) is out for my device, and I want to install it. But all I can find are custom ROMs, and I don't want to install one of those as then I'll have to do a factory reset, which I just did a few weeks ago and I'd rather not have to do all the setup again.
Can someone please point me to where I can find the stock ROM update downloads? I'd like to keep root access after flashing, so let me know if there's anything special I have to do for that.
Thank you!
AFAIK, it's not out yet for our phones.
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AFAIK, it's not out yet for our phones.
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That's a shame; maybe I read wrong. That being the case, where can I find the latest one that is out?
I'd recommend this ROM, based on stock ROM with limited debloating and a few nice tweaks. There is a link in the first post to the completely stock ROM it is based on by Jkruse if you want that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2999300
It does not have the hot spot toggle.
Redflea said:
I'd recommend this ROM, based on stock ROM with limited debloating and a few nice tweaks. There is a link in the first post to the completely stock ROM it is based on by Jkruse if you want that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2999300
It does not have the hot spot toggle.
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He was looking for a lollipop ROM bro, which there aren't any yet for this phone.
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Redflea said:
I'd recommend this ROM, based on stock ROM with limited debloating and a few nice tweaks. There is a link in the first post to the completely stock ROM it is based on by Jkruse if you want that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2999300
It does not have the hot spot toggle.
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I'll give that a try; thanks!
Illogi.xbone said:
He was looking for a lollipop ROM bro, which there aren't any yet for this phone.
Sent from the gap between universes.
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Actually Redflea's post is what I'm looking for. I said previously that seeing as Lollipop isn't available yet, I'd like the most recent one that is. Thanks though.
flarn2006 said:
I'll give that a try; thanks!
Actually Redflea's post is what I'm looking for. I said previously that seeing as Lollipop isn't available yet, I'd like the most recent one that is. Thanks though.
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Oops sorry had a couple kids begging to go outside and skimmed too fast -_-
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Redflea said:
I'd recommend this ROM, based on stock ROM with limited debloating and a few nice tweaks. There is a link in the first post to the completely stock ROM it is based on by Jkruse if you want that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2999300
It does not have the hot spot toggle.
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I just flashed that ROM and it seems to work perfectly! Thanks a lot!
EDIT: Does anyone know how to mark this as resolved? I'm new here.
Posting this here in case anyone else is looking for the same thing and finds this thread: Lollipop is out now, and someone has posted what I originally asked for here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ment/rom-i545oc1-5-0-1-100-stock-mdk-t3097902
I haven't tested it though; I'm waiting for one that's been modified in the same way as the one posted earlier in this thread. If anyone knows where I can find one, please post the link!