Hey guys, ex-HTC HERO user here. Or will be.. Just upgraded to the Galaxy S2, and should be getting it tomorrow. I modified my HTC HERO like crazy and will eventually end up doing the same thing to my Galaxy.
I was just wondering if there were any guides to start me off, the advantages of modding etc, also the best custom rom currently out? Cheers guys!
new tread for this??
welcome and ill hope you like the new phone!!!
try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
I am currently using Checkrom and really liking it!! It works without problems and i can customize alot more now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312240
I also got much better battery time which is awsome and much less ram being used !
Links+general SGS2 info here
firstly root your phone..Guides are in original development. Anyway since i am in a good mood read from the following links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
On how to root your phone. Pretty simple and few click job. Read the guide throughout the first page and find the kernel that matches your phone and job done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Read this link first to get abit more on what else you need to know and gives you a few pointers regarding recovery and etc.
And a good rom is the one in the above poster signature..Great rom and with loads of modifications and ability in making your own surgeon which is to modify the rom the way you want by removing apps or adding apps by using a surgeon..read more on that on the first page of the thread link is in Veyka signature hope this helps
Hey guys, this is my first post, so correct me if im in the wrong place!
So i've had my Samsung galaxy SII (GT-I9100) for about 3 months now, and i only found out about root probably 1 week ago! haha
So i have rooted my Galaxy with CF-Root, off xwkk2 kernal (link below), on Gingerbread 2.3.6 and i was wondering what i should do with it? I have tried a few custom roms, none of which seem to want to stay working, so do you guys have any good ones i should check out?
Also, i was wondering if anyone can point me towards a list of all root apps, as i am interested in more than just Titanium Backup (AMAZING) and the like.
Oh, and if you guys could tell me both how to "Thank" someone on the forums, and even how to install anything you have suggested, i will love you forever
Thanks a lot guys,
Tangent5
Ps Thank you everyone on this site who has helped me with boot problems, and special thanks to Chainfire!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=running+different+kernel
A google of "android root apps" gives numerous lists.
Without knowing which custom ROMs you've tried, why they didn't work for you and how you use your phone, it's very difficult to recommend you anything.
You rooted thanks to doing your research and reading here, the same method will help you with installation queries etc. Check the links in my sig.
This thread is a good one if you're wanting to freeze/remove 'bloat' from your phone (I recommend freezing rather than uninstalling outright) using Titanium.
thanks a lot guys! deleted loads of bloatware
Oh and i tried the resurrectionv1.0_remix, it was good, but it didnt come with CWM, so i have to unroot then re-root to get everything fixed, as all recovery i tried went mad
So is there any other roms? I've heard DARKYROM is good, but i cant seem to find the best place to dl, and i cant really be bothered if there are some you can recommend
thanks again, sorry but how do i thank you /give your post karma?
No. Many people don't do recommendations for roms/kernels (I don't anyways).
Because everyone's phone is setup differently, everyone uses their phone differently & phones come out of the factory slightly different component-wise. Chances are you wouldn't have the same experience of a rom or kernel than me for those reasons.
Given how easy it is to backup/restore with CWM, I recommend having a look at the threads devoted to different roms in the development forum, usually reading the first page & the last 10/20 will give you a fair guide to the features/pluses/minuses & other users experience with the rom/kernel.
Then try out as many roms as you need to until you find one you like.
Edit to add - Also, this thread is a great source of info for Aus SGS2 users.
Tangent5 said:
Hey guys, this is my first post, so correct me if im in the wrong place!
So i've had my Samsung galaxy SII (GT-I9100) for about 3 months now, and i only found out about root probably 1 week ago! haha
So i have rooted my Galaxy with CF-Root, off xwkk2 kernal (link below), on Gingerbread 2.3.6 and i was wondering what i should do with it? I have tried a few custom roms, none of which seem to want to stay working, so do you guys have any good ones i should check out?
Also, i was wondering if anyone can point me towards a list of all root apps, as i am interested in more than just Titanium Backup (AMAZING) and the like.
Oh, and if you guys could tell me both how to "Thank" someone on the forums, and even how to install anything you have suggested, i will love you forever
Thanks a lot guys,
Tangent5
Ps Thank you everyone on this site who has helped me with boot problems, and special thanks to Chainfire!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=running+different+kernel
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have you checked any MIUI roms so far???
you will really enjoy with its themes.....never get borred with the theme..
start with GB MIUI now, all ICS are in beta.....also not mutch themes supported yet.
if you like try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502664
very stable...
best way to get to know your phone is break it few times lol
this is what i did in 1 - 2 months when i bought my SGS2
flash alot of things > play around with tweaks/mods > soft bricked it twice > settled down onto what i found to be best
Tangent5 said:
Hey guys, this is my first post, so correct me if im in the wrong place!
So i've had my Samsung galaxy SII (GT-I9100) for about 3 months now, and i only found out about root probably 1 week ago! haha
In that case be aware that root custom roms or rom counter above zero void warranty .
jje
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That portion of his post was quoted from Tangent5, the OP. JJEgan's text started at "in that case..."
There are a few things I would like to do that require root access. I am scared of messing anything up so any help I can get is greatly appreciated.
I would like to control cpu frequency using Antutu Cpu Master Free.
I would like to remove some bloatware apps from my phone also but I am not sure what I absolutely need to keep.
My Phone is the Galaxy S II sgh-t989 Android 4.0.3. My kernel version is 3.0.8-perf-T989UVLE1-CL508451.
What is the easiest way for me to root my phone without needing a custom rom?
hello,
welcome to smart world
well i would suggest you to enjoy for some time before rooting.understand basics about android and how it works. since u are new to android i would suggest you to read articles about android , newbie guides etc
after understanding basics root trust me you wont mess anything then
even i was same position as you before and some one in xda suggest me to enjoy phone and understand before rooting
here are few articles i would suggest you to read
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648351
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699450
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
also i would suggest you to glance Q&A threads
hope you wont rush
GOOD LUCK
Thank you for the reply! I will read everything that is posted in the links that you have provided.
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Thank you for the reply! I will read everything that is posted in the links that you have provided.
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dude first and foremost ur posting in the wrong section, this one is meant for the Galaxy s2 I9100 and urs is a T-Mobile galaxy s2 sgh-T989
and the link for the proper thread is Here
please post ur issue in its Q&A section
Hi All,
First of all apologies if this has been covered in another thread. I've had a long search around and can't seem to find any answers to my question. If i have missed it please point me in the right direction.
I am looking to install cyanogenmod 10.2 onto my S3 i9300 international (currently running the terrible 4.3 updated update).
My first question is how do I know if clockwork mod is installed on my phone? And if it isn't what is the best way of going about setting it up?
Second question is which kernel should i be using to get the best performance/ battery life balance? Also how do i know which kernel I currently have? ( I literally know nothing about this subject)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to learning all the benefits to custom roms and, hopefully grow my knowledge so i can stop pestering you guys.
Cheers all.
Sticky threads will tell you all need to know, follow the guides and advise.
Best rom/kernel threads are not allowed, as is posting questions in the general thread.
Hello everyone, I have a few questions above the following. First of all, I have to say that I want to "overclock" my phone; it is an Huawei P7. Looking in google and Youtube I realize that I need a Kernel. So, here comes my first question: What is a kernel?. Searching more and more I found that a Kernel looks like a operating system, am I right?. Something else, a Kernel has "governors", what is that?. Thank you very much for your answers
I am sorry if this title don't correspond to the main of the sub section.