I'm new to the Fascinate, I had an HTC Incredible 2 and I was heavily involved in their community before it died. I found a Fascinate for cheap and I'm currently looking for few things for it.
First I'm running Slim Bean for it and the Wi-Fi is horribly slow. Is there a firmware update for it or anything? When I got it, it still had 2.3.5 stock on it.
Secondly whats the best recovery to use for it? I'm currently running CWM Voodoo LagFix Recovery v3.0.2.8x.ti. Sadly for some reason I can't create Nandroids with it.
Thirdly I'm looking for a good stable Kernel that supports OC'ing on Jelly Bean ROM's.
fallendown said:
I'm new to the Fascinate, I had an HTC Incredible 2 and I was heavily involved in their community before it died. I found a Fascinate for cheap and I'm currently looking for few things for it.
First I'm running Slim Bean for it and the Wi-Fi is horribly slow. Is there a firmware update for it or anything? When I got it, it still had 2.3.5 stock on it.
Secondly whats the best recovery to use for it? I'm currently running CWM Voodoo LagFix Recovery v3.0.2.8x.ti. Sadly for some reason I can't create Nandroids with it.
Thirdly I'm looking for a good stable Kernel that supports OC'ing on Jelly Bean ROM's.
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Look in the General section to find your answers
my post for kernels... [Kernels] Flashable & [Tweaks] Jellybean 4.2.x
and droidstyle's ...
[GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Root or going back to Stock
for 3g/wifi radios, drivers, instruction, etc
slim is great ... it comes with the recovery included...
wouldnt be supprised if "CWM Voodoo LagFix Recovery v3.0.2.8x.ti." [not heard of before] wasn't slowing things down trying to run on a 4.2.2 this stuff has been generally added in to jellybean or dropped because not needed/doesn't work with...
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fallendown said:
I'm new to the Fascinate, I had an HTC Incredible 2 and I was heavily involved in their community before it died. I found a Fascinate for cheap and I'm currently looking for few things for it.
First I'm running Slim Bean for it and the Wi-Fi is horribly slow. Is there a firmware update for it or anything? When I got it, it still had 2.3.5 stock on it.
Secondly whats the best recovery to use for it? I'm currently running CWM Voodoo LagFix Recovery v3.0.2.8x.ti. Sadly for some reason I can't create Nandroids with it.
Thirdly I'm looking for a good stable Kernel that supports OC'ing on Jelly Bean ROM's.
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Don't ever flash another recovery on 4.2.2 I'm honestly surprised it didn't brick you haha. Anyway just look in general section and find the devil kernel it allows up to 1.4ghz
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bbrad said:
Don't ever flash another recovery on 4.2.2 I'm honestly surprised it didn't brick you haha. Anyway just look in general section and find the devil kernel it allows up to 1.4ghz
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Actually I followed the first tutorial I found for rooting a Fassy running on GB. When I installed Slim Bean I guess it install a CWMR Touch v6.0.3.0 so I guess that's better. Coming from HTC phones this is alot different, it seems we had far more options when it came to recovery systems. Also Overclocking was built into most of our ROM's, I had my DINC2 running at 1.5ghz.
Currently the only problem I see, is that the Fassy is far slower than my INC ever was, so hopefully that Devil Kernel will speed it up. Also still having problems with slow Wi-Fi speeds. Data seems to work fine though.
fallendown said:
Actually I followed the first tutorial I found for rooting a Fassy running on GB. When I installed Slim Bean I guess it install a CWMR Touch v6.0.3.0 so I guess that's better. Coming from HTC phones this is alot different, it seems we had far more options when it came to recovery systems. Also Overclocking was built into most of our ROM's, I had my DINC2 running at 1.5ghz.
Currently the only problem I see, is that the Fassy is far slower than my INC ever was, so hopefully that Devil Kernel will speed it up. Also still having problems with slow Wi-Fi speeds. Data seems to work fine though.
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Whooo, close one, thought you flashed that cwm after flashing slim...
at the moment devil recovery is the only one that offers more [better] governor & i/o plus overclocking choices
twrp is nice but no one has yet to build one with more than the 1200 OC and std governor & i/o settings
My Personal Favorite Devil settings are
100 - Min
1300 - Max
Lulzactive - Governor
Zen - I/O Scheduler
and SD read ahead 1024
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on the wi-fi speeds look at Section 7: Radio/Modems
my daily driver setup has [ED05] which gives me a really good overall blend of wifi/3g performance,
my next choice was the [EC09]
third is the std [EH03] - worst 3g performance for me at my work...
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ok so i've went through the threads here and pretty much got a handle on what's what but some are little outdated. though since i'm new, i've already applied the ED01 froyo OTA update from stock as soon as i opened it up and a lot of the stuff here are applied to older firmwares. so first things first, i tried to root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790004 using the fascinateRootv02 but no go. i hear you can use superoneclick but looking at the superonelick thread, samsung fascinate is not supported? so if someone can point me to the right direction, i would appreciate it.
so with that said, i know there are a lot of roms available. i want to just stick to one that works well and avoid much as possible in keep changing roms. so what is the most popular roms out of the bunch?
thanks!
droidfoshizzle said:
ok so i've went through the threads here and pretty much got a handle on what's what but some are little outdated. though since i'm new, i've already applied the ED01 froyo OTA update from stock as soon as i opened it up and a lot of the stuff here are applied to older firmwares. so first things first, i tried to root using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790004 using the fascinateRootv02 but no go. i hear you can use superoneclick but looking at the superonelick thread, samsung fascinate is not supported? so if someone can point me to the right direction, i would appreciate it.
so with that said, i know there are a lot of roms available. i want to just stick to one that works well and avoid much as possible in keep changing roms. so what is the most popular roms out of the bunch?
thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045048&page=2
I havent rooted an official 2.2 update.. but this should work.. welcome!!!
EDIT.. I BELIEVE YOU COULD INSTALL odin, and just flash a freshly rooted official ED01.. but ide wait for somemore answers b4 trying anything.. ppl usually get at u pretty quick
ace5198 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045048&page=2
I havent rooted an official 2.2 update.. but this should work.. welcome!!!
EDIT.. I BELIEVE YOU COULD INSTALL odin, and just flash a freshly rooted official ED01.. but ide wait for somemore answers b4 trying anything.. ppl usually get at u pretty quick
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You are correct. You can just odin a CWR of your choice and then flash a ROM with the Super User package already in place and kaboom rooted
Superonelick (version...let me look here.....ugh... version 1.8) is fascinate compatible and I myself have used it before.
cheers.
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To answer you question OP, the most popular ROM is Ultimatekangbang (Community ROM v1.x), Evil Fascination, and CyanogenMod 7 (Koas or CM7 by JT **Gingerbread**)
Quick break down
Kangbang (Comm)
-Community developed and updated frequently
-Most popular
-Comes with an overclockable/undervoltable kernel (up to 1.6ghz)
Evil Fascination
-2nd only to Kangbang
-Great ROM very clean
-No kernel (since I last checked could be wrong)
- Just use one of the PBJ kernels that are under volted for better battery life
-beta testing the LG android launcher
CM7
-Gingerbread (2.3)
-Camera, MMS, and BT do not function until a 2.3 official leak is obtained
-Smooth and completely open source
-heavily customizable
I use Kangbang 1.3 with the 100uv PBJ kernel and I see no crashes or force closing issues alongside 25 to 30 hours of battery life under normal use.
gkirby11 said:
You are correct. You can just odin a CWR of your choice and then flash a ROM with the Super User package already in place and kaboom rooted
Superonelick (version...let me look here.....ugh... version 1.8) is fascinate compatible and I myself have used it before.
cheers.
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To answer you question OP, the most popular ROM is Ultimatekangbang (Community ROM v1.x), Evil Fascination, and CyanogenMod 7 (Koas or CM7 by JT **Gingerbread**)
Quick break down
Kangbang (Comm)
-Community developed and updated frequently
-Most popular
-Comes with an overclockable/undervoltable kernel (up to 1.6ghz)
Evil Fascination
-2nd only to Kangbang
-Great ROM very clean
-No kernel (since I last checked could be wrong)
- Just use one of the PBJ kernels that are under volted for better battery life
-beta testing the LG android launcher
CM7
-Gingerbread (2.3)
-Camera, MMS, and BT do not function until a 2.3 official leak is obtained
-Smooth and completely open source
-heavily customizable
I use Kangbang 1.3 with the 100uv PBJ kernel and I see no crashes or force closing issues alongside 25 to 30 hours of battery life under normal use.
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thanks for the info! hmm so you don't have to root to use odin? cool, i'll try this.
would voodoo work with kangbang? just saying because it seems like voodoo is the most popular kernel here. how different is 100uv PBJ then with voodoo? is there a there a one stop shop thread on info of which kernel does what?
droidfoshizzle said:
thanks for the info! hmm so you don't have to root to use odin? cool, i'll try this.
would voodoo work with kangbang? just saying because it seems like voodoo is the most popular kernel here. how different is 100uv PBJ then with voodoo? is there a there a one stop shop thread on info of which kernel does what?
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odin a pre rooted rom... found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048380
again i say welcome and enjoy ur amazing new phone.. i prefeer community rom
I'm finally jumping off the deep end into the world of flashing my Photon for the first time!
1. Which ROM do you recommend and why?
2. Does unlocking the bootloader still kill 4G?
3. Does the CM Recovery have to be manually installed or can the ROM Manager from the Android Market be used?
4. Common problems/issues to be expected?
sjamie said:
I'm finally jumping off the deep end into the world of flashing my Photon for the first time!
1. Which ROM do you recommend and why?
2. Does unlocking the bootloader still kill 4G?
3. Does the CM Recovery have to be manually installed or can the ROM Manager from the Android Market be used?
4. Common problems/issues to be expected?
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1. I've tried both Homebase and Alien and they are both good. Homebase has Shabby's kernal, so it will run a little faster and battery life wont be as good as with Alien.
2. Yes
3. ROM manager is still not supporting the Photon, check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250697 for step by step instructions on how to do all the flashing and unlocking. These videos helped me out a lot.
4. No problems what so ever, but i'm only speaking for myself.
Enjoy!
R2DeeTard said:
1. I've tried both Homebase and Alien and they are both good. Homebase has Shabby's kernal, so it will run a little faster and battery life wont be as good as with Alien.
2. Yes
3. ROM manager is still not supporting the Photon, check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250697 for step by step instructions on how to do all the flashing and unlocking. These videos helped me out a lot.
4. No problems what so ever, but i'm only speaking for myself.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for your responses! Once you've flashed a new ROM, I'm assuming you have to flash back to stock to get OTA updates, right?
Which ROM are you currently running?
Which one do you ultimately prefer so far?
What advantages does it give you over running stock?
Does using something like Go Launcher EX on a custom ROM kinda defeat the purpose?
sjamie said:
Thanks for your responses! Once you've flashed a new ROM, I'm assuming you have to flash back to stock to get OTA updates, right?
Which ROM are you currently running?
Which one do you ultimately prefer so far?
What advantages does it give you over running stock?
Does using something like Go Launcher EX on a custom ROM kinda defeat the purpose?
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I'm currently running Alien. I like the vanilla gingerbread theme for it but for what i do i cant really tell that much of a difference between this ROM and Homebase. if you want the overclocked cpu, go with homebase. it uses Launcher Pro as an overlay but i'm assuming you can use whichever launcher you prefer. the specs for each rom are listed on their respective thread pages. some advantages are the custom kernel, wifi scan frequency for battery life, no bloatware. Its not that hard to flash ROMs with CWM once you unlock the bootloader and root, so i suggest flashing both, getting used to them, and then seeing which one you like best. i will probably go back to homebase because i like the OC kernel and they have an update that reflects the current software OTA.
R2DeeTard said:
I'm currently running Alien. I like the vanilla gingerbread theme for it but for what i do i cant really tell that much of a difference between this ROM and Homebase. if you want the overclocked cpu, go with homebase. it uses Launcher Pro as an overlay but i'm assuming you can use whichever launcher you prefer. the specs for each rom are listed on their respective thread pages. some advantages are the custom kernel, wifi scan frequency for battery life, no bloatware. Its not that hard to flash ROMs with CWM once you unlock the bootloader and root, so i suggest flashing both, getting used to them, and then seeing which one you like best. i will probably go back to homebase because i like the OC kernel and they have an update that reflects the current software OTA.
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Can you see a noticeable speed increase in with the OC kernel?
Does the battery gain from the wifi scan frequency balance out the battery drain from the OC kernel?
Any problems at all with the Homebase ROM other than losing 4G?
.1 Ghz isn't that big of a difference IMO plus the launcher the ROM uses is pretty fast to begin whith. you may lose probably half an hour of battery life from OCing. its a very good ROM and i havent had any problems with it.
just wanting to know whats the best way to install superclean 3. currently on a debloated rom ed01.
Droidstyles guide in general section
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sweet thanks, that guide gives me everything i need. appreciate leading me to it
im looking for the atlas file in this gude:
[GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Root or going back to Stock
but its no longer avialable... any other way to get it??
alope441 said:
im looking for the atlas file in this gude:
[GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Root or going back to Stock
but its no longer avialable... any other way to get it??
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??? every link in the guide works when I click on them...
thanks, i forgot to edit my post, i had to use the other links to get the download since some didnt work... would u be able to answer this for me.... i going to download KGB kernels and flash thru cwm but do I'm new to using custom kernals and I'm wondering if i actually have to change the settings or does it have a default setting?
alope441 said:
thanks, i forgot to edit my post, i had to use the other links to get the download since some didnt work... would u be able to answer this for me.... i going to download KGB kernels and flash thru cwm but do I'm new to using custom kernals and I'm wondering if i actually have to change the settings or does it have a default setting?
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Change what setting? The kernal will come with its default settings when you flash it
ok, i just was confused, since i have seen alot of comments about changing their voltage setting to over clock and under clock. i wasnt sure if they had a default automatically. kernels are the one thing that confuses me.
Kernels will have default voltage settings and (usually) are not over, or under-clocked by default. If you want to change those values you'll need an app like voltage control.
thanks i'll look into it. would it be best to read through the posts under the SC3 Rom to see what would be a good voltage setting to run with?
alope441 said:
thanks, i forgot to edit my post, i had to use the other links to get the download since some didnt work... would u be able to answer this for me.... i going to download KGB kernels and flash thru cwm but do I'm new to using custom kernals and I'm wondering if i actually have to change the settings or does it have a default setting?
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I have been running SC3 milestone2 (AWESOME btw) for a while as my daily until the bugs get worked out on ICS. I use Leankernel however because my phone had display (color and lines) with KGB. LK comes overclocked at 1.2ghz. It is fixed, whereas KGB can be overclocked more (up to 1.7 but you most likely wont get past 1.3 or 1.4 and be stable).
If you want to flash kernels an wasy way to do it is with SGS Kernel Flasher (free in the market). It will back up you current kernel so it makes trying different kernels easy.
awedel said:
I have been running SC3 milestone2 (AWESOME btw) for a while as my daily until the bugs get worked out on ICS. I use Leankernel however because my phone had display (color and lines) with KGB. LK comes overclocked at 1.2ghz. It is fixed, whereas KGB can be overclocked more (up to 1.7 but you most likely wont get past 1.3 or 1.4 and be stable).
If you want to flash kernels an wasy way to do it is with SGS Kernel Flasher (free in the market). It will back up you current kernel so it makes trying different kernels easy.
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what bugs are you experiencing on ics keeping you from using it as a daily? im running ths 6.1 with no major issues at all. only mi.or thing i notice is the browser will hang up on a white screen sometimes but a refresh fixes it.
awedel said:
I have been running SC3 milestone2 (AWESOME btw) for a while as my daily until the bugs get worked out on ICS. I use Leankernel however because my phone had display (color and lines) with KGB. LK comes overclocked at 1.2ghz. It is fixed, whereas KGB can be overclocked more (up to 1.7 but you most likely wont get past 1.3 or 1.4 and be stable).
If you want to flash kernels an wasy way to do it is with SGS Kernel Flasher (free in the market). It will back up you current kernel so it makes trying different kernels easy.
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thanks i will look into that app and the kernel u mentioned. i have been meaning to look into overclocking but still new at it and want to be careful.
Is there any OC kernel for stock JB?
I have looked everywhere, but they are all either old ICS/GB or 4.2.2 kernels.
Can I use any 4.2.2 kernels with the stock JB?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Literally the 10th thread after stickies in the development section
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No you can NOT use a 4.2.2 kernel for any other version. You will soft brick your phone.
The phase kernel is for 4.1.2 but it has issues and I don't recommend using it.
So basically there isn't a kernel for stock JB.
I should have clarified my question.
I am on Telus stock JB, and it is a different base then AT&T stock JB. I tried Phase kernel and it didn't work.
I guess my only option is to move to another ROM to use OC kernel.
Thank you.
440bro said:
No you can NOT use a 4.2.2 kernel for any other version. You will soft brick your phone.
The phase kernel is for 4.1.2 but it has issues and I don't recommend using it.
So basically there isn't a kernel for stock JB.
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Not to hijack, but if I could ask... I was literally moments away from flashing Padawan V2 when I saw this, which has the phase kernel. Is it really so unstable that less experienced folks should steer clear for now? No big deal for me as I have a perfectly fine rom installed, but was really interested in trying to OC and Padawan fit the bill.
Cheers.
(I bolded "For Now" as I do not wish to even hint that I am saying anything negative about what is clearly a very fine rom. I am simply asking if it just needs a little more time to attain perfection)
TrueNorthist said:
Not to hijack, but if I could ask... I was literally moments away from flashing Padawan V2 when I saw this, which has the phase kernel. Is it really so unstable that less experienced folks should steer clear for now? No big deal for me as I have a perfectly fine rom installed, but was really interested in trying to OC and Padawan fit the bill.
Cheers.
(I bolded "For Now" as I do not wish to even hint that I am saying anything negative about what is clearly a very fine rom. I am simply asking if it merely needs a little more time to attain perfection)
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The rom that has phase kernel included is fine. The developer updated the rom/kernel combo but didn't update the stand alone kernel. So enjoy!
I would probably try out Padawan with the Phase kernel. Although there are reports of some issues, from what I can tell, they are the minority and most people are enjoying the ROM/Kernel.
I am just too lazy to backup/flash/restore to go to Padawan. And I am perfectly fine with the Telus JB as it is now.
Thanks guys. Padawan looks like a blast and I can't wait to load er up.
hey all
so this is basic, what has more speed and extra battery life? according to your normal usage and kernel.
i like neatrom lite because of the way its been stripped down and it has all i need
Custom ROM v Stock ROM
Sparks9876 said:
i like neatrom lite because of the way its been stripped down and it has all i need
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My wife has neat rom on her phone, she likes that because she is not interested in mods etc, in some ways it seems smooth and is certainly very stable. However, I prefer CM based ROMs with custom kernels ala dorimanx or Apolo, and recently my battery life and performance on 4.3.1 compared to my wifes 4.1.2 has far outstripped my her neatrom. That being said, my phone is softbricked until I can replace the mini usb tomorrow as I had an issue today with my set up, so wiped rom to put a backup on, and then discovered I have no root and thus can't get back into recovery and have no rom to boot into, no usb means no odin, thus I am without phone until I get usb fixed. I guess thats the long and short of messing around with custom v stock, custom rom = more risk but potentially greater potential to implement the latest code, stock ROM = safe and reliable.
All that I have said is just my opinion based on my experience, I urge you to get your own and have fun doing it
Lite neatrom with apolo is crazy I can run a whole day with semi-aggressive usage! I just saw the CM had it stable on i9100 very lately thus I liked to try.
Uh oh......best ROM thread......
Thread locked down in.....
10..9..8..7..6..5........lol
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Not exactly keith.It looks to me hes after a better rom,not the best rom......,....lol
theunderling said:
Not exactly keith.It looks to me hes after a better rom,not the best rom......,....lol
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and the best rom is ...................................................................... hahaha
Thread closed as its a best ROM thread.