Hi All,
I got this samsunga galaxy s3 from my brother. He used to do so many things on it. He used to change the ROM often?! Sometime he would install the Xperia Z's ROM on it?! I am a complete newbie and I didn't ask him about this before. Now he has left for another country, giving the phone to me with default factory settings. But I know that he did everything from what you guys shared here.
So, sorry for the newbie questions (and for not Googling it)
1. How do I change the firmware/stock ROM for better performance?
2. What should I do to make the audio player awesome?
3. Is there a chance that I could increase the battery performance?
Thanks for any and all your help
Go to the general thread and read the stickies for noobs and guides on how to flash.
They will tell you everything you want to know, although I'd caution against leaping in until you are very certain you know what to do.
These phones are quite easy to destroy by flashing the wrong file etc. To acheive most of what you want you'll only need to root and install titanium - so you can freeze the Samsung bloatware, this isn't too risky if you follow the CF auto root process.
For all the rest your best to search and read xda, make sure you fully understand before you press the 'flash' button.
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boomboomer said:
Go to the general thread and read the stickies for noobs and guides on how to flash.
They will tell you everything you want to know, although I'd caution against leaping in until you are very certain you know what to do.
These phones are quite easy to destroy by flashing the wrong file etc. To acheive most of what you want you'll only need to root and install titanium - so you can freeze the Samsung bloatware, this isn't too risky if you follow the CF auto root process.
For all the rest your best to search and read xda, make sure you fully understand before you press the 'flash' button.
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Thanks! But I initially posted this there and was told to post it on Q&A section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347710
heirdy said:
Thanks! But I initially posted this there and was told to post it on Q&A section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347710
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he said you should read not post .
anything is described in the stickies and FAQ thread here.
in summary, custom roms or stock modified roms will give you "maybe" better battery live.
In addition custom kernels improve battery live and sound.
first thing to do though is read the FAQ thread so that you know what you are doing .
Chris
chrismast said:
he said you should read not post .
anything is described in the stickies and FAQ thread here.
in summary, custom roms or stock modified roms will give you "maybe" better battery live.
In addition custom kernels improve battery live and sound.
first thing to do though is read the FAQ thread so that you know what you are doing .
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Thanks Chris
It looks like a lot of studying! I hope I don't get my phone spoiled before I do a good reading
heirdy said:
Thanks Chris
It looks like a lot of studying! I hope I don't get my phone spoiled before I do a good reading
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better to read before you will brick . in addition to the threads here there are also helpful YouTube videos out there.
Thanks again
chrismast said:
better to read before you will brick . in addition to the threads here there are also helpful YouTube videos out there.
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Thanks again
Will you help me to improve the music quality at least? I am lost in the middle of all this threads and feel like deserted
Just kidding bro. Thanks for all your help.
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Hi all, oddly, I can't seem to find a clear answer to this from searching and Google. Does the SII have a separate recovery partition? I see chainfire has created a customised CWM to be deployed with his kernel, but I was puzzled by this as coming from a HTC world, I was wondering how CWM backups up the ROM partitions (or more importantly restores them) if they are in use.
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no one?
I would also like to know how this works. Coming from 3 previous HTC phones and buying a SGS2 tomorrow, I wouldn't mind finding out how to root, nandroid and flash correctly.
I know all about Odin already.
Is this the only way?
MrBadgerMilk said:
I would also like to know how this works. Coming from 3 previous HTC phones and buying a SGS2 tomorrow, I wouldn't mind finding out how to root, nandroid and flash correctly.
I know all about Odin already.
Is this the only way?
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Then why not read the guides in the development section? step by step guides.
There is also a search function in these forums.
Not being rude, but you are asking to be spoonfed when there are good, well written proven guides to all your questions.
stoney73 said:
Then why not read the guides in the development section? step by step guides.
There is also a search function in these forums.
Not being rude, but you are asking to be spoonfed when there are good, well written proven guides to all your questions.
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I take it this was a reply to MrBadgerMilk's question? I've looked at the FAQ in the dev section and used search and can't see the answer to the question of whether the SII has a separate recovery partition. Hopefully the people that know (and some will) could just post a yes or no.
Right... http://bit.ly/SGS2answer
Now that's over, no, the SGS2 doesn't have a separate recovery partition. The zImage contains the recovery binary, and another init script is run, when recovery is to be entered, from the standard zImage.
Now that was the answer I was looking for. Thank you very much.
EDIT: Is the video some Samsung secret initiation ritual thing?
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I take it this was a reply to MrBadgerMilk's question? I've looked at the FAQ in the dev section and used search and can't see the answer to the question of whether the SII has a separate recovery partition. Hopefully the people that know (and some will) could just post a yes or no.
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Hi, my answer was in reply to mrbadgermilk, seeing as I quoted his post.
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Hi, my answer was in reply to mrbadgermilk, seeing as I quoted his post.
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Sorry for acting like a total noob. I did a search, but because of the crappy network that orange is, I couldn't ever stay connected long enough to actually get to the results of the search. Now I finally have my sgs 2 on 3 and it's like a breath if fresh air. Sorry again.I can now search without sounding like a noob
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Sorry for acting like a total noob. I did a search, but because of the crappy network that orange is, I couldn't ever stay connected long enough to actually get to the results of the search. Now I finally have my sgs 2 on 3 and it's like a breath if fresh air. Sorry again.I can now search without sounding like a noob
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Tbh, I think i came off as a bit of a plank. If you keep an eye out for chainfire 'Root/kernel' threads in the dev section you can go far wrong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399for root/clockwork mod recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 for step by step guide on how to flash via Odin, and the official roms. I've had the sgs2 for a month now, and after trying the (now deceased) angelom rom, and litening rom, I went back to stock KE7. and tbh, it feels just as quick as the 'customs'. The only thing I would advise is to remove(or freeze) the samsung bloat by using titanium backup. There is another thread somewhere with a list of things you can remove without affecting functionality.
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Tbh, I think i came off as a bit of a plank. .
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Lol...that's what I was thinking....but my opinion changed when you posted this.
hi all i just got my galaxy s2 today and have no idea where to start with putting a rom on ot anything. so any help would be great thanks
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
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cooza said:
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
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Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
aceofclubs said:
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
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X2 read alot, play with the phone, figure things out. There is so much to learn so you don't turn your phone into a brick. Rooting means you become a superuser, you take ownership so you can customize your phone.
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yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
Gav6363 said:
yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
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Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
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aceofclubs said:
Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
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Thanks im sure it wont well i hop not lol
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
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MistahBungle said:
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
Clear ? Good
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Hi im not in a rush to do it so dont worry and im not comfortable to do it yet either. untill i am it will stay as stock. Thanks for your concern
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Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
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Root is changing the kernel in your phone to give you super user access which is needed to flash ROMs and firmwares.Also along with flashing there are other things to read up on like an EFS/IMEI file backups which are vital,also nandroid and Titanium backups.As you can see there are alot of good people here willing to help with good advice and all are correct in saying that you shouldnt rush into things.Take your time,read up and dont be afraid to ask questions.Play with your phone and when you know it well enough and have seen enough threads on what and what not to do then you can take the first step and root.First read up on rooting then EFS/IMEI backups and why they are needed.The rest will come in time.Id rather see you here asking questions and not in another thread saying "Help I just bricked my phone!!"
Hi,
I have a Galasxy S 2 and wat to root it. It is running on Android 2.3.4 gingerbread.XWKI4. What is the easiest and simplest way to root my phone so I can get rid of all the add's?
I am a noob in this field so I hope one of you can help me out with a clear instruction. Thanx for your time and effort!
Cheerz,
Daemyon
Welcome, but don't forget that "search" is your friend...
Start here, then read and search some more. Don't rush.
Remove "add's" - do you mead advertisements on apps, or additions/bloatware (apps you don't need/want)?
Find the KI4 kernel in this thread & use it to root your phone. Read the first post in that thread carefully, follow the instructions to the letter & you shouldn't have any problems, assuming you have either an I9100 or a I9100T (check the sticker under the battery to make sure before you do anything).
P.S - For future reference, questions belong in the Q&A section of the board
Daemyon said:
Hi,
I have a Galasxy S 2 and wat to root it. It is running on Android 2.3.4 gingerbread.XWKI4. What is the easiest and simplest way to root my phone so I can get rid of all the add's?
I am a noob in this field so I hope one of you can help me out with a clear instruction. Thanx for your time and effort!
Cheerz,
Daemyon
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B3311 said:
Welcome, but don't forget that "search" is your friend...
Start here, then read and search some more. Don't rush.
Remove "add's" - do you mead advertisements on apps, or additions/bloatware (apps you don't need/want)?
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Yes I mean advertisements in apps, those are the most annoying. I will check the thread you have sent me, thanx!
MistahBungle said:
Find the KI4 kernel in this thread & use it to root your phone. Read the first post in that thread carefully, follow the instructions to the letter & you shouldn't have any problems, assuming you have either an I9100 or a I9100T (check the sticker under the battery to make sure before you do anything).
P.S - For future reference, questions belong in the Q&A section of the board
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I will check the thread and see if it gets me anywhere. I read somewhere there is also a possibility to do it on one click. you download something on your phone, run the programm through a restart in download mode and then it is rooted. Is that possible as well? I have a I9100. I will put my threads in the proper forum next time. Thanx!
If you mean SuperOneClick, yes, that is an alternative way to root your phone other than Odin/CFRoot. I've never used it so I have no idea how it works, do a search on here & find the thread devoted to it.
Hello!
I'm new in Android system, my phone is SGS2 G, today after long triyng finally i could root my Phone,
here is my questions:
1- what did mean of Rom? is this just like a theme or just a new style for my phone and some more tools with it?
2-I wanr to add some Rom or a Rom for my Phone and I'm really a new user and have no idea, i read some posts but there was not clean and specialy for some one like me, i want really some simply steps to add a Rom for my Phone.
3- what is the most important tools or app to user that simply rootet his Phone so far?
With My Best Regards,
Matin, Germany
My recommendation is that you should ask in the correct thread. Look the pined threads at the top of the page.
You will find the Q&A thread.
Btw: you can make a fast search on google.
I'm sure that you will find the answers there or try doing what I said before.
Good luck dude!
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Seems like you never read the stcikies, it would be best to read them.
1. and 2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
Before you install anything, you will require to install CWM and root. Install CF-kernel from the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
There is a installation guide in it. Read through carefully before you do something you dont understand.
By definition a room has to have walls, floor and a point of entrance otherwise it is not a room.
hope this helps with your issue with What should I do ? what is Room? lmfao
Rom = full firmware kernel OS modem and applications .
There are no simple steps simple instructions yes .
Odin and CWM are the rom flashing tools of choice .
jje
Some people should not play with their phones like this.. Why do you want something you you have no clue what it is?
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Don't modify your device unless you know what you are doing. Some friendly advice; Read Read Read!
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Don't modify your device unless you know what you are doing. Some friendly advice; Read Read Read!
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Can someone please help me step by step how to root S3 i9300 and install recovery and custom rom? Or can anyone link a good video tutorial?
Is it safe to use ROM manager to install a recovery? I know some years ago that program was not safe.
Search and read, all covered in the sticky threads.
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Search and read, all covered in the sticky threads.
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I knew someone would say that and I would say that myself to people if I was experienced, but I am asking because I want to be sure, the sticky threads and all that can be old information, there may be new versions out etc..
But okey, nvm guys I figure it out myself.
even being old the process remains the same... just folow the instructions in this link and you will be rooted
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxys3-i9300-root-android43-jellybean-update-howto-521949