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I'm due to get my GT10.1 on Thursday and I've been planning what ROM to put on it if one is required.
Firstly, from reading around I see people mention Voodoo sound and there seems to be quite a demand for it. Is this come kind of hack or update to improve sound quality?
Secondly, I'm guessing Touchwiz is Samsung's own UI type thing, kinda like HTC Sense?
Lastly, the ROM
I've looked at a few roms. I like my devices to look and work as intended by the manufacturer, but also have a few extra features.
I looked at Task's ROM but it doesn't seem to include Voodoo stuff from what I've read. I could be wrong though.
The next ROM I found which interests me is Bonsai 0.3.0. I don't usually trust anything outside of XDA, but this looks quite decent and has everything I'd want in a ROM. What are people's experience with it?
I'm guessing that flashing a ROM is as simple as following this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150732 or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130574
Then flashing the ROM from Recovery.
I know these may seem like obvious questions, but I want to be 100% sure that what I've researched is correct before I do anything!
cooljonL said:
I'm due to get my GT10.1 on Thursday and I've been planning what ROM to put on it if one is required.
Firstly, from reading around I see people mention Voodoo sound and there seems to be quite a demand for it. Is this come kind of hack or update to improve sound quality?
Secondly, I'm guessing Touchwiz is Samsung's own UI type thing, kinda like HTC Sense?
Lastly, the ROM
I've looked at a few roms. I like my devices to look and work as intended by the manufacturer, but also have a few extra features.
I looked at Task's ROM but it doesn't seem to include Voodoo stuff from what I've read. I could be wrong though.
The next ROM I found which interests me is Bonsai 0.3.0. I don't usually trust anything outside of XDA, but this looks quite decent and has everything I'd want in a ROM. What are people's experience with it?
I'm guessing that flashing a ROM is as simple as following this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150732 or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130574
Then flashing the ROM from Recovery.
I know these may seem like obvious questions, but I want to be 100% sure that what I've researched is correct before I do anything!
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Voodoo isn't built into a rom. That is kernel related. So if you wanna give voodoo a shot you would have to flash pershoots kernel. He has integrated it in. As for roms. if you want touchwhiz and you want it to look stock and act as stock, i threw up a totally stock rom in my thread. Starburst is also a great rom.
Thanks for the reply mate!
I'm thinking of flashing Task650 KME with pershot's kernal (boot-cm_2636.4_ux-oc-xtra-vfpv3-d16_fp-082611.zip).
When I get my tab, how will I know if it's KME or KMB ect?
cooljonL said:
Thanks for the reply mate!
I'm thinking of flashing Task650 KME with pershot's kernal (boot-cm_2636.4_ux-oc-xtra-vfpv3-d16_fp-082611.zip).
When I get my tab, how will I know if it's KME or KMB ect?
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It should say that somewhere in the about tablet window of settings. Make sure you pick the right kernel from pershoot. I believe that's the right one but just make sure its touchwiz if tasks is touchwiz. Also you might want to see how you like stock. Its pretty good stock.
Sent from my Blanco Galaxy Tab 10.1
I am thinking of sticking with Stock as I can't find a ROM I'm 100% happy with the sounds of.
Task's rom sound awesome, but there seem to be a few people with problems. Nothing major, just things like icon res ect.
All I want, is completely stock with TouchWiz and the following:
1. Root
2. Voodoo sound
3. Overclocking to 1.4Ghz
4. Performance
I don't want anything else changing tbh unless it's for enhancements.
I was thinking of cooking my own ROM that meets my requirements but I don't have the time to learn how to do it if I'm honest.
Task's ROM sounds like it meets 99% of my requirements to me, but if anyone has any other suggestions then please do share!
Thanks
Do yourself a favor and stick with the stock ROM. Its the most stable and reliable ROM for the tab 10.1
cooljonL said:
I am thinking of sticking with Stock as I can't find a ROM I'm 100% happy with the sounds of.
Task's rom sound awesome, but there seem to be a few people with problems. Nothing major, just things like icon res ect.
All I want, is completely stock with TouchWiz and the following:
1. Root
2. Voodoo sound
3. Overclocking to 1.4Ghz
4. Performance
I don't want anything else changing tbh unless it's for enhancements.
I was thinking of cooking my own ROM that meets my requirements but I don't have the time to learn how to do it if I'm honest.
Task's ROM sounds like it meets 99% of my requirements to me, but if anyone has any other suggestions then please do share!
Thanks
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This is what I am looking for too!
cooljonL said:
I am thinking of sticking with Stock as I can't find a ROM I'm 100% happy with the sounds of.
Task's rom sound awesome, but there seem to be a few people with problems. Nothing major, just things like icon res ect.
All I want, is completely stock with TouchWiz and the following:
1. Root
2. Voodoo sound
3. Overclocking to 1.4Ghz
4. Performance
I don't want anything else changing tbh unless it's for enhancements.
I was thinking of cooking my own ROM that meets my requirements but I don't have the time to learn how to do it if I'm honest.
Task's ROM sounds like it meets 99% of my requirements to me, but if anyone has any other suggestions then please do share!
Thanks
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You can root the tab yourself. What your looking for is all on the kernel side. Stay stock load pershoots kernel. Read the sticky on how to get root and CWM.
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+ 1 for tasks rom and pershoots kernel. Exactly my setup and it is going great. I also use adw ex for the launcher and everything is smooth.
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Well I have just rooted and installed pershoots kernel.
All seems well and I have overclocking and voodoo sound! No idea what to do with voodoo sound however! Hee hee.
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StuMcBill said:
Well I have just rooted and installed pershoots kernel.
All seems well and I have overclocking and voodoo sound! No idea what to do with voodoo sound however! Hee hee.
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Think I'll give this a go too. Will try Task's ROM too to see how they compare and which I prefer.
Just a note: I'm not criticizing Task's ROM. It's excellent work. I'm just trying to get the best out of my Tab for my own use. If I use a Custom it WILL be Task's tbh.
Running Starburst ROM and Pershoot's kernel, Tab runs great!
StuMcBill said:
Well I have just rooted and installed pershoots kernel.
All seems well and I have overclocking and voodoo sound! No idea what to do with voodoo sound however! Hee hee.
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Get the voodoo control app from the market then get some music and prepare for the eargasm!
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Got my Tab!
Only problem is that the build number is XXKG8. When I go to Software update it says no updates found. How do I get it to update to KME? :/
Found something interesting.
Went into Download mode and got a Warning about flashing a Custom OS giving me the option to continue or opt out. Never seen this mentioned before, is it normal?
I know it's nothing to worry about, I can obviously make my own mind up, was just wondering if it's new.
cooljonL said:
Found something interesting.
Went into Download mode and got a Warning about flashing a Custom OS giving me the option to continue or opt out. Never seen this mentioned before, is it normal?
I know it's nothing to worry about, I can obviously make my own mind up, was just wondering if it's new.
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That's normal mate!
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cooljonL said:
I am thinking of sticking with Stock as I can't find a ROM I'm 100% happy with the sounds of.
Task's rom sound awesome, but there seem to be a few people with problems. Nothing major, just things like icon res ect.
All I want, is completely stock with TouchWiz and the following:
1. Root
2. Voodoo sound
3. Overclocking to 1.4Ghz
4. Performance
I don't want anything else changing tbh unless it's for enhancements.
I was thinking of cooking my own ROM that meets my requirements but I don't have the time to learn how to do it if I'm honest.
Task's ROM sounds like it meets 99% of my requirements to me, but if anyone has any other suggestions then please do share!
Thanks
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Sorry, I'm new here.
I've got my tab rooted.
Then, I gonna Change ROM, since mine is Chinese stock ROM
And I see your words above, i wanna know, how can I get my tab with Voodoo sound?
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That's normal mate!
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Ok cool. I just didn't want to stumble upon something new and be completely oblivious to it.
Got my Tab roots now with pershots kernal.
I'm loving it. Only problem is that I get the odd bit of system lag. Going to try quadrant in a sec then flash Task's rom and compare the 2.
miracle1625 said:
Sorry, I'm new here.
I've got my tab rooted.
Then, I gonna Change ROM, since mine is Chinese stock ROM
And I see your words above, i wanna know, how can I get my tab with Voodoo sound?
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You need to Flash CW recovery using the guides in the dev area then flash the zip provided in pershot's Kernal thread.
Make sure your device and firmware are compatible.
alexige said:
Get the voodoo control app from the market then get some music and prepare for the eargasm!
Sent from my Blanco Galaxy Tab 10.1
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I have downloaded it from the market and have tried adjusting settings when playing music, but I didn't notice any difference?
Am I doing anything wrong?
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StuMcBill said:
I have downloaded it from the market and have tried adjusting settings when playing music, but I didn't notice any difference?
Am I doing anything wrong?
Sent from my Amiga 500 using Workbench!
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Be sure map volume hack is on.
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just a quick question, When flashing a custom ROM.. will i lose the samsung built in things.. like the Smart Alert? Smart Stay? Popup Player and S Voice?
Ive searched through the threads, but as there are roughly 500 pages to read through lol. was taking me ages.
Yes, as a custom ROM replaces the entire system, you will only get apps that are included in the ROM (in most cases apps based on stock Android), or that you can install from places like Google Play.
I do believe, however, that the S Voice app is powered by Vlingo, an application that you can download separately from Google Play. As for the other applications and features of the stock ROM, I guess you will just have to find replacements for whatever you need on your own.
Mikee.H said:
just a quick question, When flashing a custom ROM.. will i lose the samsung built in things.. like the Smart Alert? Smart Stay? Popup Player and S Voice?
Ive searched through the threads, but as there are roughly 500 pages to read through lol. was taking me ages.
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Not unless they have been removed by the dev or are what is termed bloatware free rom .
But it all depends upon the rom and what it has in its specs non Samsung based custom roms do not have Samsung apps .
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Custom roms do not replace the entire system neither are they based upon stock Android just because they are custom .
Custom roms are built upon Samsung firmware .
Or built upon Android/Google base firmware or some other port these are of course non Samsung custom roms .
jje
JJEgan said:
Custom roms do not replace the entire system neither are they based upon stock Android just because they are custom .
Custom roms are built upon Samsung firmware .
Or built upon Android/Google base firmware or some other port these are of course non Samsung custom roms .
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Or, right, sorry for the confusion, I just haven't seen any Samsung based ROMs :S
frxstrem said:
Or, right, sorry for the confusion, I just haven't seen any Samsung based ROMs :S
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All in development section .
jje
frxstrem said:
Or, right, sorry for the confusion, I just haven't seen any Samsung based ROMs :S
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I have a hangover that's so intense that it should undergo rigorous biochemical research, but I counted 21 Sammy based ROMs on this site alone before my eyes started to bleed.
What's your excuse?
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im kinda impressed with the whole experience of the stock galaxy s3. Coming from a Galaxy Ace ( s5830 ) ... having a custom rom with all the customisation was awesome.. but with this s3, i cant get past the smart alert etc...
Are you guys running Stock / Custom ?
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Or, right, sorry for the confusion, I just haven't seen any Samsung based ROMs :S
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and which more roms have you been downloading and flashing ??
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Mikee.H said:
im kinda impressed with the whole experience of the stock galaxy s3. Coming from a Galaxy Ace ( s5830 ) ... having a custom rom with all the customisation was awesome.. but with this s3, i cant get past the smart alert etc...
Are you guys running Stock / Custom ?
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custom is always my priority
stock ones are just stock , must be kept in the backyard
Mikee.H said:
im kinda impressed with the whole experience of the stock galaxy s3. Coming from a Galaxy Ace ( s5830 ) ... having a custom rom with all the customisation was awesome.. but with this s3, i cant get past the smart alert etc...
Are you guys running Stock / Custom ?
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If you want custom Rom that closes to stock rom, i suggest you check OMEGA ROM. it is based on stock rom with motion, etc still work.
Omega Rom
Custom rom built on Samsung firmware for me as a base as i dont think much of the alternative firmware roms .
But suck em and see is the best way one man's ugly is another man's goddess .
jje
vegeta1 said:
and which more roms have you been downloading and flashing ??
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custom is always my priority
stock ones are just stock , must be kept in the backyard
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lol so you have no need for the smart alert features? and direct call? popup videos? seems pointless for them to even make it in the first place.
ph3nom said:
If you want custom Rom that closes to stock rom, i suggest you check OMEGA ROM. it is based on stock rom with motion, etc still work.
Omega Rom
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okay, so with Omega the Smart alert stuff works? Direct call? popup Video? uhm, slide palm screenshots? haha. i cant think of the rest.
to be honest, if the ROM's dont have this, it seems like a downgrade, i mean i have setCPU already, and the phone is already blazing fast as stock..
i havnt seen to much that makes it worth losing the Smart Features
Omega has or replaces pretty much everything stock has and more.
If you do like certain stock settings, there are ways to get them back via Omega Kitchen, which accessorizes your whole phone so to speak.
i guess i can always backup my phone and give it a try
Mikee.H said:
okay, so with Omega the Smart alert stuff works? Direct call? popup Video? uhm, slide palm screenshots? haha. i cant think of the rest.
to be honest, if the ROM's dont have this, it seems like a downgrade, i mean i have setCPU already, and the phone is already blazing fast as stock..
i havnt seen to much that makes it worth losing the Smart Features
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100%
I've been a huge advocate of AOSP. Even to the point I spent about 6 months learning to build my own from source and release it.
However, there is so much in the Samsung base that even cm10 is of no draw. The feature set is phenominal and anything else really is a downgrade.
Fair enough if you never use them, go aosp. But then your galaxy is hardware only. Its just not right IMHO
But yeah omega of the non AOKP variety has all those features. As do most of the sammy based roms.
They're all much over muchness with a few tweaks here and there. There are lots of sammy roms without much variety
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rootSU said:
100%
I've been a huge advocate of AOSP. Even to the point I spent about 6 months learning to build my own from source and release it.
However, there is so much in the Samsung base that even cm10 is of no draw. The feature set is phenominal and anything else really is a downgrade.
Fair enough if you never use them, go aosp. But then your galaxy is hardware only. Its just not right IMHO
But yeah omega of the non AOKP variety has all those features. As do most of the sammy based roms.
They're all much over muchness with a few tweaks here and there. There are lots of sammy roms without much variety
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i completely agree with you when you say its a downgrade lol. Im currently using the Omega ROM, and so far its the same, with maybe a TINY few changes here and there with applications.
i cant really see much of a difference overall though.
1 thing i have to work on now..
and that it so learn about Kernals with the Galaxy s3, i dont know what advantages they have lol, i know that having a Custom ROM doesnt mean i have a different Kernal, and im proberly still running the stock one right?
Custom roms come with a kernel but omega uses stock one.
I recommend trying siyah in my signature. The advantage of that is that you can undervolt it.
To clarify, every CPU clock speed has a pre determined voltage it uses. So when your CPU is running x MHz, its always y mV. Undervolting means you could -100mV so x would always be z instead.
Lowering the voltage can increase battery life
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rootSU said:
Custom roms come with a kernel but omega uses stock one.
I recommend trying siyah in my signature. The advantage of that is that you can undervolt it.
To clarify, every CPU clock speed has a pre determined voltage it uses. So when your CPU is running x MHz, its always y mV. Undervolting means you could -100mV so x would always be z instead.
Lowering the voltage can increase battery life
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sorry if i sound a bit stupid, but yeah im new to this
so i can overclock it, and make it fast, Yet also undervolt it, to keep the battery life up ?
lol, it even sounds stupid when i read it
can anyone tell me please which custom roms also support the "smart stay" funcionality from samsung?
or does none of them support it?
Hi guys!
After receiving a lot of request to support Galaxy Player lines I decided to buy a Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 in order to provide a quality Voodoo Sound support for this device.
I don't know yet if I'll do the same for 4.0, 5.0 and previous device, with your help maybe − usually I prefer owning devices to be sure to provide good support and solid fully tested update.
I've just received it (it's not even rooted) I'm convinced its a great platform already.
Really accessible price, zippy system, reasonably good IPS display for the price providing an okay color rendering and of course a lovely WolfsonMicro audio codec: I like it!
Too bad my unit is defective because only one speaker of the two works so I'll have to return it, but I figured I could say hello to you guys
If you have questions and requests, I'm listening.
Sorry I don't have an ETA yet, sometimes I'm slow, but I know is that I'll do it right.
EDIT:
Eww just noticed, a required kernel config option (KALLSYMS_ALL) is missing which make the port hazardous.
Maybe it will not be possible eventually.
So to be clear, its possible it won't happen. I don't know yet.
EDIT 2:
Listening tests gave me the impression it doesn't sound as good as I expected from this codec so I didn't wait and measured the output.
THD and IMD+Noise levels are the highest I found on any WM8994 / WM1811 device so far, jitter is present too.
0.017% THD instead of 0.011%
0.019% IMD+Noise instead of 0.012%
.. and that's enough to sound off to my ears.. f*ck my life.
RMAA measurements for Galaxy S Player 4.2 Wi-fi
Nice, thanks for the support. I don't own a 4.2 but this is great. Hope you get them some nice sound improvement.
We do have some voodoo port for the 4.0 (as it have the WM8994) but I don't know if it's really it's true power that it's revealed here. It should have the same config because the WM1811 for the 2.6 kernel uses the same kernel drivers as the WM8994. Also thanks for your consideration! :good:
Also isn't it possible to add the KALLSYMS_ALL config option?
zaclimon said:
We do have some voodoo port for the 4.0 (as it have the WM8994) but I don't know if it's really it's true power that it's revealed here. It should have the same config because the WM1811 for the 2.6 kernel uses the same kernel drivers as the WM8994. Also thanks for your consideration! :good:
Also isn't it possible to add the KALLSYMS_ALL config option?
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Well my long term project is a fully parametric EQ with some ambitious volume and dynamic range management stuff so I rewrote the whole thing from scratch in this purpose.
Its very complex and takes a hell lot of time but eh, why not.
However after listening tests and then measurement I'm not too sure the hardware implementation on this device is worth it and probably not the sound quality I expect for "Voodoo Sound".
So, I don't know.
For KALLSYMS_ALL, it's what allow to insert the driver in memory − at the right place.
As my target is standard firmware & kernel + root only, it compromises severely the feasibility.
Lots of doubts as you can see so far!
I'm still searching a way to root the 4.2 I have without flashing anything as I have to send it back because of the faulty speaker.
Rooting will allow me to prototype Voodoo Sound change and measure if the sound quality can reach requirements or not.
supercurio said:
Well my long term project is a fully parametric EQ with some ambitious volume and dynamic range management stuff so I rewrote the whole thing from scratch in this purpose.
Its very complex and takes a hell lot of time but eh, why not.
However after listening tests and then measurement I'm not too sure the hardware implementation on this device is worth it and probably not the sound quality I expect for "Voodoo Sound".
So, I don't know.
For KALLSYMS_ALL, it's what allow to insert the driver in memory − at the right place.
As my target is standard firmware & kernel + root only, it compromises severely the feasibility.
Lots of doubts as you can see so far!
I'm still searching a way to root the 4.2 I have without flashing anything as I have to send it back because of the faulty speaker.
Rooting will allow me to prototype Voodoo Sound change and measure if the sound quality can reach requirements or not.
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The project seems big indeed. I would speak french if I could (would be better) but I think in your case it would be good to flash a custom kernel, then root it and then reflash the stock one. Also just knowing, does the I9300 have voodoo sound with them? It could explain a bit of why the YP-GI1 is not that good with the sound (they do have the same chip as far as I can see).
zaclimon said:
The project seems big indeed. I would speak french if I could (would be better) but I think in your case it would be good to flash a custom kernel, then root it and then reflash the stock one. Also just knowing, does the I9300 have voodoo sound with them? It could explain a bit of why the YP-GI1 is not that good with the sound (they do have the same chip as far as I can see).
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WM1811 is capable of excellent audio performance if the hardware implementation allows it, you can compare YP-GI1 measurements with Nexus 10 ones.
Flashing a custom kernel, hmm as there's no way to return to stock it won't do the trick for me :/
Rooting this device seems like a nightmare without flashing uncertain modified firmware and having no way to go back to stock.
I guess this is not a good platform for Voodoo Sound deployment and will probably just return the device, not matching the requirements in terms of audio quality, ease of rooting and driver maintenance ability.
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WM1811 is capable of excellent audio performance if the hardware implementation allows it, you can compare YP-GI1 measurements with Nexus 10 ones.
Flashing a custom kernel, hmm as there's no way to return to stock it won't do the trick for me :/
Rooting this device seems like a nightmare without flashing uncertain modified firmware and having no way to go back to stock.
I guess this is not a good platform for Voodoo Sound deployment and will probably just return the device, not matching the requirements in terms of audio quality, ease of rooting and driver maintenance ability.
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Yeah well it took some time just to make the device rooted soo... But I do think we have some potential here but because of the lack of devs working with this particular device, the task is a bit harder. You could try a port for the 4.0 the 4.2 port what do you think?
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Yeah well it took some time just to make the device rooted soo... But I do think we have some potential here but because of the lack of devs working with this particular device, the task is a bit harder. You could try a port for the 4.0 the 4.2 port what do you think?
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Yea too bad there's no full firmwares available.
Mine is an XXLC3.
My priority is audio quality so it's not really about porting code.
Isn't 4.0 discontinued?
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Yea too bad there's no full firmwares available.
Mine is an XXLC3.
My priority is audio quality so it's not really about porting code.
Isn't 4.0 discontinued?
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Ok I see, yeah as far as I know, the 4.0 is discountinued but I think you can find some at some shops in internet.
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Ok I see, yeah as far as I know, the 4.0 is discountinued but I think you can find some at some shops in internet.
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Okay, I looked for other easy rooting methods.
I could make a cf-root equivalent with 2 devices but I don't have 2 devices, and the device I have is faulty (dead speaker) so I can't modify it before returning it.
Audio quality doesn't seem promising enough, kernels symbols are missing.
I'll ask the seller a return & refund, sorry guys − project canceled so far: FAIL on each most important requirements with this device, I'm disappointed
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Okay, I looked for other easy rooting methods.
I could make a cf-root equivalent with 2 devices but I don't have 2 devices, and the device I have is faulty (dead speaker) so I can't modify it before returning it.
Audio quality doesn't seem promising enough, kernels symbols are missing.
I'll ask the seller a return & refund, sorry guys − project canceled so far: FAIL on each most important requirements with this device, I'm disappointed
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When you speak for 2 devices, you speak about the 4.0 and the 4.2? If yes the 4.0 can even be rooted with superoneclick (if it's not 2.3.7) If it is, just flash a custom kernel and it should be good (it's a france rom and kernel so if you want to come back, you should have no problem).
Anyway, good luck. :good:
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When you speak for 2 devices, you speak about the 4.0 and the 4.2? If yes the 4.0 can even be rooted with superoneclick (if it's not 2.3.7) If it is, just flash a custom kernel and it should be good (it's a france rom and kernel so if you want to come back, you should have no problem).
Anyway, good luck. :good:
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Concretely, I would have need 2 4.2 devices.
Rooting first one with /system to dump the kernel, rooting the second one with a root-injected stock kernel to dump original system and restore it on the first device.
This method would allow to build a stock+root kernel which is my preferred rooting method if no exploit is available.
4.2 is not vulnerable to exploits currently in town.
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Concretely, I would have need 2 4.2 devices.
Rooting first one with /system to dump the kernel, rooting the second one with a root-injected stock kernel to dump original system and restore it on the first device.
This method would allow to build a stock+root kernel which is my preferred rooting method if no exploit is available.
4.2 is not vulnerable to exploits currently in town.
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This was the method originally made to root the 4.2, except that they've not made the root-injected kernel (like the cf-root method).
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This was the method originally made to root the 4.2, except that they've not made the root-injected kernel (like the cf-root method).
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Yes I'm sure.
However only the US ROM is available around and breaking Wi-fi function for many makes it an unreliable method, stock+kernel would probably be better.
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Yes I'm sure.
However only the US ROM is available around and breaking Wi-fi function for many makes it an unreliable method, stock+kernel would probably be better.
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Well why don't you try it?
It's a shame to see that this is cancelled. However, what about the 4.2's audio is so intriguing? Maybe there'll be more luck with the other GP variants. Thanks for trying this out, our dev community is pretty small and I always get a great feeling when I see XDA celebrities like supercurio and AdamOutler on this forum. P.S. You wrote RootKepper in your signature instead of RootKeeper. Just pointing that out.
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Yea too bad there's no full firmwares available.
Mine is an XXLC3.
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I have a Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 XET (Hungarian), but setting it to Italy I could update the firmware throught Odin and save it.
Originally I had XXLC3, updated to XXLF1
You can find this full firmware here: [ROM][STOCK] Samsung Galaxy S 4.2 WIFI YP-GI1CW ->CODE GI1XXLF1
With the full firmware available, I rooted it simply unpacking factoryfs.img using sgs2toext4 and ext4_utils, injecting SU binary + SuperSU and after repack it, I made a tarball and flashed it throught Odin.
After that I've installed from GP the busybox installer.
supercurio said:
Yes I'm sure.
However only the US ROM is available around and breaking Wi-fi function for many makes it an unreliable method, stock+kernel would probably be better.
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Result: SGP 4.2 rooted without flashing kernel with only one device and no problem with wifi.
Hope this could help, and it isn't too late
AW: [CANCELLED] Voodoo Sound for Galaxy S Wi-fi 4.2
Ozelot64 said:
I have a Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 XET (Hungarian), but setting it to Italy I could update the firmware throught Odin and save it.
Originally I had XXLC3, updated to XXLF1
You can find this full firmware here: [ROM][STOCK] Samsung Galaxy S 4.2 WIFI YP-GI1CW ->CODE GI1XXLF1
With the full firmware available, I rooted it simply unpacking factoryfs.img using sgs2toext4 and ext4_utils, injecting SU binary + SuperSU and after repack it, I made a tarball and flashed it throught Odin.
After that I've installed from GP the busybox installer.
Result: SGP 4.2 rooted without flashing kernel with only one device and no problem with wifi.
Hope this could help, and it isn't too late
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Can you share your rooted lf1 tar? Thanks!
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ChaosChris said:
Can you share your rooted lf1 tar? Thanks!
Gesendet von meinem Nexus S mit Tapatalk 2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2110593
Hello there.
I have a i9300 for a year now and I've been doing the official upgrades by wifi, currently with 4.1.2 rom. Problem is I find It slower over time , especially opening contacts and multitasking, the redraw and reopen of programs takes some seconds, which is irritating. I know that having only 1gb of ram dosent help but do you believe doing a clean install would help? Or should I try a custom rom? I would very much love to install a custom rom but I read that some stuff don't work at all with them, is that true or is there one that is flawless that you recommend?
Thanks for the help.
Cheers
Custom roms and kernels address some of the issues. Touchwiz based custom roms always seem to suffer from contacts bring purged from memory. Aosp custom roms are much better at memory management but it depends if you can live without those samsung features.
Its worth reading the "basics" thread before rooting though. Its in general > sticky roll-up thread.
We wont recommend specific roms because its too subjective.
Please post questions in q&a
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Thanks for your input, will do.
But can you name some examples of the features that won't work? Also, would it help to do a clean instalation of the stock rom, meaning, is the OTA upgrading process partially guilty of making it slower?
Cheers M8
Its not features that "don't work" in aosp roms (all features work) but that samsungs features aren't there. Only touchwiz roms have them. There are custom touchwiz roms too but as I said, its poor memory management remains which is part of what makes things seem slow
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Please name some. I believe I don't use them. Are you talking about a beam? Or about programs that samsung puts in the rom. Sorry man, I am not understanding what you mean...
Smart stay, dive, swipe screenshot, anything that starts with "s"... Watch any s3 tv advert
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also aosp does not support the mhl hdmi out. that function will probably never work on aosp roms as Samsung mhl port for GT-I9300 is different in its design than standard mhl ports.
Thanks guys for the answer. I guess I will wait for the next update and see if it helps. Don't want to loose all those features.
Cheers!
Oh and all share cast. There are replacements for that although not sure if it requires new hardware if you have the samsung wifi dongle.
MHL is the big on though (cant believe I forgot it )
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Badelhas said:
Hello there.
I have a i9300 for a year now and I've been doing the official upgrades by wifi, currently with 4.1.2 rom. Problem is I find It slower over time , especially opening contacts and multitasking, the redraw and reopen of programs takes some seconds, which is irritating. I know that having only 1gb of ram dosent help but do you believe doing a clean install would help? Or should I try a custom rom? I would very much love to install a custom rom but I read that some stuff don't work at all with them, is that true or is there one that is flawless that you recommend?
Thanks for the help.
Cheers
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I would recommend the same for you..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44445193&postcount=5
Thanks for your suggestions. Do those work flawlessly or are there stuff we should worry about?
Badelhas said:
Thanks for your suggestions. Do those work flawlessly or are there stuff we should worry about?
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It works flawlessly for me. I really want to stay close to stock so if you are looking for a simple yet smooth stock rom with all junk removed, this rom will work great for you.
And there are no tweaks done that require worrying.
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Try blackbox 1.3 ROM. search it on xda. Not claiming it to be the best rom but it retains Samsung's best features (camera etc) and aosp contacts and dialer and everything. Very fast and stable. Hybrid of Samsung and aosp
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Hello,
I couldn't find anything too specific on this so I thought I'd ask here.
I understand the nature of a kernel, and how it regulates the way in which applications interact with the hardware of the device. I also understand that some kernels may offer more features than others.
I was installing BeansTown's Rom for the S4, and when prompted to install a kernel, I realized that I honestly had no idea which one would work best for me. I have 3 options with this ROM - Stock Beans Kernel, Faux Mainline Kernel and KT Kernel. I started googling and only found some info on the KT Kernel without much luck on the other two. I also discovered that there are other kernel options for the Galaxy S4 which can be changed after the ROM has been installed.
I guess my question is, what types of features do these kernels offer and are what are some of the advantages of using one over the other? I don't plan on keeping the stock Samsung kernel because I'm sure there are other benefits to using the 3rd party ones, but I have no idea which one I should pick, or where I can find out more information.
Or, if there's a link to a resource I missed that would answer these questions?
Thanks guys!
kebas239 said:
Hello,
I couldn't find anything too specific on this so I thought I'd ask here.
I understand the nature of a kernel, and how it regulates the way in which applications interact with the hardware of the device. I also understand that some kernels may offer more features than others.
I was installing BeansTown's Rom for the S4, and when prompted to install a kernel, I realized that I honestly had no idea which one would work best for me. I have 3 options with this ROM - Stock Beans Kernel, Faux Mainline Kernel and KT Kernel. I started googling and only found some info on the KT Kernel without much luck on the other two. I also discovered that there are other kernel options for the Galaxy S4 which can be changed after the ROM has been installed.
I guess my question is, what types of features do these kernels offer and are what are some of the advantages of using one over the other? I don't plan on keeping the stock Samsung kernel because I'm sure there are other benefits to using the 3rd party ones, but I have no idea which one I should pick, or where I can find out more information.
Or, if there's a link to a resource I missed that would answer these questions?
Thanks guys!
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I'm using KT's kernel and find it very good. I will provide a link that will help you set it up. I'm using the nightmare to remember settings and I'm getting killer battery life and great performance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44314807
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Go over to original development. There are 3 threads for kernels there. There are versions for touch wiz and AOSP 4.2.2. As well As 4.3. Each have their followers. Honestly they are all 3 very good. Try them all and see what works best for you.
Then if you run me7 based roms, I believe the elite kernel is the only one That have the smart features working correctly. But it has an issue that you can't charge the phone with it off. Have to do a battery pull to get it turned on again.
I will say that ktoonsez kernel has a nice app built in to tweak settings. Also a link in the op to a guy who keeps up with his kernels so he has all old versions also some pre-configured settings for the kernel you can download and apply.
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Try different ones and see which you like most. IMO none of the custom kernels hold a candle to stock. Its well balanced between excellent battery life and great performance and its rock solid stable.
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Thanks guys! I've tried KT Kernel and I may stick with that. But I'll double check in original development - I must have missed the threads there!