Hello everyone . I'm a total noob when it comes to cell phones . I just got my first cell phone and I would appreciated any tips or guides that explain how to use it . I just bought the Google LG Nexus 4 unlock . It has Android 4.3 jelly bean . Thanks
useme2 said:
Hello everyone . I'm a total noob when it comes to cell phones . I just got my first cell phone and I would appreciated any tips or guides that explain how to use it . I just bought the Google LG Nexus 4 unlock . It has Android 4.3 jelly bean . Thanks
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I would recommend taking a look at this list of essential guides and everything related to the Nexus 4 here. Additionally, I would recommend taking a look at this video tutorial on how to use the various features of Android and the Nexus 4 phone itself. Let me know if you have any questions.
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I would recommend taking a look at this list of essential guides and everything related to the Nexus 4 here. Additionally, I would recommend taking a look at this video tutorial on how to use the various features of Android and the Nexus 4 phone itself. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks a lot shimp208 for those links . Man, I feel like a baby learning to walk for the first time lol
useme2 said:
Thanks a lot shimp208 for those links . Man, I feel like a baby learning to walk for the first time lol
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No problem man, by all means let me know if you need anymore help I'll be happy to help you out. And don't worry you'll go from crawling to running marathons before you know if you just stick with the learning .
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can someone please tell me what is the best official samsung firmware regarding modem and kernel .im on a vodafone contract .
i made the mistake of being a newbie and not knowing at the time how to back up my firmware i got with the phone .
i have found that most custom roms i have tried dont compare to my original software i got with the phone as far as battery life goes .
thanks in advance for any replies
thank you
In my opionion CyanogenMods rom is better in every way then the costum samsung fireware. Because loads of bloatware is not hogging your battery.
But keep in mind that i am a root noob myself.
On topic:Try looking for Intratechs thread. I think links to the official samsung firmware are provided
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verbaltech said:
In my opionion CyanogenMods rom is better in every way then the costum samsung fireware. Because loads of bloatware is not hogging your battery.
But keep in mind that i am a root noob myself.
On topic:Try looking for Intratechs thread. I think links to the official samsung firmware are provided
If i was helpfull please hit the thank you button. Cost you nothing but a click.
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So,do you think that this is the most stable and fast rom?Because I had flashed many custom roms but I finally flashed original again!
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spyrosrotary said:
So,do you think that this is the most stable and fast rom?Because I had flashed many custom roms but I finally flashed original again!
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Well stick with the original one if ur happy. Cynogenmod only has one stable release so far. I sugguest u wait a bit more.
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
Keep the original, because you're a clueless noob. Clueless noobs don't need custom roms. Don't take offense, I'm trying to help you avoid further bad feelings like this.
Well i understand your point but clueless noobs will always stay clueless by following your advice. I cannot speak for op but i like to know a bit more about the phone i am holding in my hand.
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Well i understand your point but clueless noobs will always stay clueless by following your advice. I cannot speak for op but i like to know a bit more about the phone i am holding in my hand.
In that case their is plenty of information to read .Its noobs that wont read that get into trouble .
Genuine firmware the answer is simple use the latest release for your country from the stock rom thread .
jje
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JJEgan said:
verbaltech said:
Well i understand your point but clueless noobs will always stay clueless by following your advice. I cannot speak for op but i like to know a bit more about the phone i am holding in my hand.
In that case their is plenty of information to read .Its noobs that wont read that get into trouble .
Genuine firmware the answer is simple use the latest release for your country from the stock rom thread .
jje
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Ok i'll read. Disregarding the fact that there are loads of contradicting text sources of information to be found on the net. I wont ask a question to confirm certain sources, because that is frowned upon.
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Buddy i just joined and from what i have been reading through out the many threads here it is all down to choice. if i was you i do a little research and read peoples opinions from the threads..for example you are looking for a modem. Go the modem thread and see what people are saying...I know it is a bit to much to read but that is how you will gain knowledge and that will help you to tweak your phone to your choosing..Hope this helps
Not really bcause i agree with you. I am just saying dont flame a person for asking a question. Because in your opinion the awnser can be clear, but for the person reading it it probaply isn't hence the question.
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Buddy i just joined and from what i have been reading through out the many threads here it is all down to choice. if i was you i do a little research and read peoples opinions from the threads..for example you are looking for a modem. Go the modem thread and see what people are saying...I know it is a bit to much to read but that is how you will gain knowledge and that will help you to tweak your phone to your choosing..Hope this helps
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hii im new. and i just got my samsung galaxy sii lte
i need help to root it and i do not know anything about rooting. but i have experience jailbreaking iphone 4 but i know its alot diffrent in andriods so could u please help me root my andriod. i just want to put cool themes and game cheats or hacks. please link me any site or youtube video that can help me thank u so much for ur time reading this.
god bless
s2ad said:
hii im new. and i just got my samsung galaxy sii lte
i need help to root it and i do not know anything about rooting. but i have experience jailbreaking iphone 4 but i know its alot diffrent in andriods so could u please help me root my andriod. i just want to put cool themes and game cheats or hacks. please link me any site or youtube video that can help me thank u so much for ur time reading this.
god bless
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Well you could start by searching and then by reading. That's what the majority of us had to do. It's the only way you'll learn as opposed to someone holding your hand every step of the way which wouldn't be fair on everybody else now would it?
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s2ad said:
hii im new. and i just got my samsung galaxy sii lte
i need help to root it and i do not know anything about rooting. but i have experience jailbreaking iphone 4 but i know its alot diffrent in andriods so could u please help me root my andriod. i just want to put cool themes and game cheats or hacks. please link me any site or youtube video that can help me thank u so much for ur time reading this.
god bless
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I'd check your model number printed on the label under your battery before doing anything suggested by people.
If it is NOT GT-i9100, then do NOT follow any instructions in this forum (for i9100, specifically) unless it is noted to work for your model.
read around
do some research on your phone model first.
after that it is fairly easier to do, if its just root you're after then it is simple, if you are after a custom rom then it could be potentially difficult.
however there are step by step guides everywhere so it should be simple enough to do for you.
and with regards to jailbreaking your iphone/ipod, rooting your phone is about the same difficulty maybe slightly harder but nothing you shouldn't be able to do.
Read the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549stickies here
Should explain everything that you require.
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Hi XDA!
I am really new to XDA and I just want to ask for help. I have a Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 and I want to have an ICS rom. Wanna know why? It's because of NBA 2k13 on Android that needs ICS. (
From what I have read to other threads, there are still many things needed to be fix on their ICS roms. Just want to ask for your opinions.
What is the best so far ICS rom that I can put on my device? Also want to know the instructions on how to do it. I'm really sorry for being so new to this. The last time I flash my device to GB is with a help of a friend and he's the one who almost done it all. I'm really hoping someone would help me, gave his/her opinion or even tries to answer my problem.
I really want to thank you all in advance! Thank you also XDA!
king.kong007 said:
Hi XDA!
I am really new to XDA and I just want to ask for help. I have a Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 and I want to have an ICS rom. Wanna know why? It's because of NBA 2k13 on Android that needs ICS. (
From what I have read to other threads, there are still many things needed to be fix on their ICS roms. Just want to ask for your opinions.
What is the best so far ICS rom that I can put on my device? Also want to know the instructions on how to do it. I'm really sorry for being so new to this. The last time I flash my device to GB is with a help of a friend and he's the one who almost done it all. I'm really hoping someone would help me, gave his/her opinion or even tries to answer my problem.
I really want to thank you all in advance! Thank you also XDA!
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You can check all the ICS roms here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
There's 2 ICS roms (most used) for the 5.0, CM9 and RemICS
CM9(supermaster version): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679957
RemICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692201
To install it, You'll need CWM. Because your device is a galaxy s wifi, it must be a intl one so download the rumirand's custom kernel(The instructions are here):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Hope this helps!
Thanks!
zaclimon said:
You can check all the ICS roms here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
There's 2 ICS roms (most used) for the 5.0, CM9 and RemICS
CM9(supermaster version): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679957
RemICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692201
To install it, You'll need CWM. Because your device is a galaxy s wifi, it must be a intl one so download the rumirand's custom kernel(The instructions are here):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Hope this helps!
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Thank you so much Mr. Zaclimon! Actually i've been through your thread and read some of it but still some things and terms aren't clear for me. Don't think you would be the first who'll give attention to my question. Will definitely follow your opinion. Again, thank you so much!
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Thank you so much Mr. Zaclimon! Actually i've been through your thread and read some of it but still some things and terms aren't clear for me. Don't think you would be the first who'll give attention to my question. Will definitely follow your opinion. Again, thank you so much!
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No problem. If you have question, don't hesiate to ask me!
Thanks!
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No problem. If you have question, don't hesiate to ask me!
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I'll surely do Sir! Expect it from a newbie like me! And I promise it will not be once, twice or thrice! Haha Thanks!
Remember that no ICS roms support camera.
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Thanks!
joemhewitt said:
Remember that no ICS roms support camera.
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This is so sad. My girlfriend really loves taking photos.
Thanks for answering my question Sir!
Also if you need any help just shoot me a pm. This also applies to anyone as I'm always willing to help
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Thanks!
Supermaster34 said:
Also if you need any help just shoot me a pm. This also applies to anyone as I'm always willing to help
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Thanks Sir Supermaster34! I am also reading about your thread! But also the sad part is about the camera issue. I really want to see my device on ICS but what I am thinking is the camera because of my girlfriend. Also bout the NBA 2k13 on android. I am really confused right now. Haha
Btw, I didn't expect that the masters here in XDA are so approachable! So humble and down to earth! More power to all of you and also to XDA! Thank you so much!
king.kong007 said:
Thanks Sir Supermaster34! I am also reading about your thread! But also the sad part is about the camera issue. I really want to see my device on ICS but what I am thinking is the camera because of my girlfriend. Also bout the NBA 2k13 on android. I am really confused right now. Haha
Btw, I didn't expect that the masters here in XDA are so approachable! So humble and down to earth! More power to all of you and also to XDA! Thank you so much!
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We all started as noobies and people helped us like you're (not all the time but a great part of it). So don't necessary think that because we are devs (or seniors), we can't help you.
king.kong007 said:
This is so sad. My girlfriend really loves taking photos.
Thanks for answering my question Sir!
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I know ICS isn't great without camera but some people are trying to make it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30556414
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Thank you so much!
zaclimon said:
We all started as noobies and people helped us like you're (not all the time but a great part of it). So don't necessary think that because we are devs (or seniors), we can't help you.
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I just thought this forum would be something like in my country, that some devs just posts instructions and when newbies like me asks for a help or clarification, they would just insist that all of the steps are already in their threads and we should just read it carefully. I am not pertaining to all but some of them are like that. They do not want some interactions or maybe their patience are not that long. I really like to thank you Sir and specially XDA! More power to XDA and all the devs here!
Thanks!
joemhewitt said:
I know ICS isn't great without camera but some people are trying to make it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30556414
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I'll also read this thread Sir! Thank you so much! Haha
This is really getting too confusing for me with all the terms and the words that I don't understand. But I will try my best to further understand and I'll also ask for Google's help for some terminologies. Thanks again!
hello to chefs here
where can i find a full guide of how 2 port a rom
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i want it for my inc s (vivo)
thanks a lot
danialnab said:
hello to chefs here
where can i find a full guide of how 2 port a rom
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i want it for my inc s (vivo)
thanks a lot
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https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...4j1.11.0.les;epmergenn..0.0...1.1.jEbFRy2u_qI
There's this great thing called Google.....
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mg2195 said:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...4j1.11.0.les;epmergenn..0.0...1.1.jEbFRy2u_qI
There's this great thing called Google.....
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Good Point
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Those Are no full guides..
i want a guide tohelp me with everything
danialnab said:
Good Point
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i want a guide tohelp me with everything
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Doesn't exist....there's no step by step guide for anything as it varys slightly from device/ROM...not every ROM requires the same exact steps to be ported...a lot of the things you just have to experiment and find what works...the guides are meant to get you a starting point/something to work with -all that exist are general guides
Those first two xda result are the best guides you'll find...if you want to develop you have to be able to figure things out on your own...guides are great for reference...but that's it...
Im a senior in highschool that knew nothing about android a year and a half ago....so anyone can learn...but you have to put the effort in to figure things out yourself...and I'm not even a "smart" kid...I barely pull off a 3.0 GPA, took algebra 1 twice as i didn't pass the first year (currently struggling in algebra 2), in a intermediate English class (not workshop...but below a CP class) -basically what I'm saying is it doesn't take a genius, just the will and want to figure things out...I started off just adding apks to other people ROMs just for fun...then I moved onto adding tweaks others had created...then I moved onto zip porting (what you want to do) then onto source....it took about a year to get where I'm at now...
Quote from my math teacher "if you ask a question I'm not gonna spoon feed you, I'll ask you questions to get you on the right track, but its up to YOU to figure the problem out, its up to YOU to look at notes or the book. YOU have to take responsibility for your learning, not me" so I won't spoon feed you, and no one else will...we will try and get you on the right track...but in the end its up to you to figure things out...we won't do all the work for you
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hi! im bobby. this is my first post on your forum. i got the samsung galaxy note 2 and i didnt like the rom on it. so i went on craigslist and somebody put root in it for me. I used to have a phone called "samsung galaxy nexus" from verizon. i liked the rom on that phone more. thats why im here. how can i get my old rom? ok give me quick response please
ok thank u
Your looking for a pure Google rom (aosp.) Look in this section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1889
ForeverSupra said:
Your looking for a pure Google rom (aosp.) Look in this section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1889
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ok thank you for quick response
i thought all roms were google on google phones. i looked, all the [ROM] threads have weird names. i just need old samsung rom. anyone have it?
All roms are google because google makes android but whenever you buy a phone the company puts there software on top of android. The nexus didnt have any software added so its a pure google rom. Go to the thread I sent you and look for CyanogenMod.
bobbyprius said:
ok thank you for quick response
i thought all roms were google on google phones. i looked, all the [ROM] threads have weird names. i just need old samsung rom. anyone have it?
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ROMs are phone dependant. What you are looking for is an unaltered version of android, like your nexus had. The closest you will find is a ROM like Cyanogen mod... CM for short, or one that says AOSP in the name (Android open Source Project).
Really you should read the stickies in the main forum and research a little about installing ROMs on a phone. You should not just jump in with no knowledge and expect to get it the way you want right away. This is a lot of the time a trial and error thing until you find a ROM that suits your tastes.
Good luck in your search for a new ROM.
bobbyprius said:
hi! im bobby. this is my first post on your forum. i got the samsung galaxy note 2 and i didnt like the rom on it. so i went on craigslist and somebody put root in it for me. I used to have a phone called "samsung galaxy nexus" from verizon. i liked the rom on that phone more. thats why im here. how can i get my old rom? ok give me quick response please
ok thank u
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You have a lot of reading and research to do if you ended up paying someone on Craigslist to root your phone. For all you know it only has root and still has the locked bootloader and stock recovery. READ, READ, and then READ SOME MORE.
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bobbyprius said:
hi! im bobby. this is my first post on your forum. i got the samsung galaxy note 2 and i didnt like the rom on it. so i went on craigslist and somebody put root in it for me. I used to have a phone called "samsung galaxy nexus" from verizon. i liked the rom on that phone more. thats why im here. how can i get my old rom? ok give me quick response please
ok thank u
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Yes the galaxy nexus and galaxy note 2 are two total different roms. The note has samsung touchwiz which has alot of great features that pure aosp doesnt but if you are looking for aosp I would suggest cm10.1 or liquidsmooth my 2 favorit aosp roms. Just like the guy stated be sure you know what you are doing before you delve any deeper and have a bricked phone!
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Watch he will start a thread saying "HELP I BRICKED MY PHONE, HELP ME FAST!"
but you want cm10.1 like everyone has said. But read dude. You sound like you need to study up
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A good start for you is go to settings then all the way at the bottom select about phone. See what build your phone is on and also what andeois version (4.1.2 oe 4.2.2 etc) search for qhat your phone has as those and you can find out if your running a stock or custom rom. From there someone can better help you choose a rom to test. But keep in mind roms come down to what you like not qhat everyone else likes. I'm currently running the transnebula tab rom and loving right now. But always read read read before doing anything if you're new to this. Then when you think you're ready read some more then test
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i have read a little bit i want to make my own rom. the youtube videos are confusing. they call it "cooking" lol. where's the first timer's guide for it.
bobbyprius said:
i have read a little bit i want to make my own rom. the youtube videos are confusing. they call it "cooking" lol. where's the first timer's guide for it.
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Just run someone else's rom. If you cant find the cm thread on your own, you got a slim chance of cooking a rom. I mean good luck but it sounds like a terrible idea to me and you dont know much about android dude. Use google to find a guide. Its not difficult friend
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bobbyprius said:
i have read a little bit i want to make my own rom. the youtube videos are confusing. they call it "cooking" lol. where's the first timer's guide for it.
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Read more.... lots more and jump in! It's a lot if work, but you can make your own, but you will need research. You won't get the info you need by asking, you won't get enough to succeed. Sure I could point you to the ROM kitchen thread or a thread with guides to compile and AOSP ROM from source, but I'm betting you dont know what that means yet. Which is why I say research then when you get stuck people are very helpful.
Ps guys I agree he's not ready yet and is probably best running someone's work, but I always encourage new development
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