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Just bought my first android phone after a few years of slaving to iOS.
It came with 4.1.1, 16gb and just got it rooted (no ROM yet, still on stock).
I have a few questions perhaps someone can enlighten me.
1. I want to install a 64gb card and swap the internal with sd card storage (so that everything will be installed to sd instead of internal):
a). Some people say to format it FAT32, some say exFat (but this is meant to lead to corruption however), which one is better?
b). Is it possible to somehow combine both internal and sd memory to make the S3 think it has 80gb in total internal memory?
2. Looking for a custom ROM that is similar in look with Samsung's stock ROM but without all the bloatware and something with a decent camera app, which one is most stable as of yet?
3. Should I go for a 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 ROM as I've heard 4.1.2 is bad on the battery life?
2. You don't need to rely on another ROMS stability status if your planning to remove bloat.
It can be done yourself with a root enabled file explorer in /system/app. Delete apks such as Samsung Backup Service etc. Before doing so Google safe to remove bloat.
Made for the S2 but its almost identical to S3.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
However if you want a custom ROM to do the work for you, Google search those that remove bloat.
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
Thanks.
How can I take a full backup of my current ROM before I install a new one (I rather have a most basic clean ROM installed and add just what I need).
What recovery version are you running right now if any? Boot into recovery by holding home+volume down+power until device turns off.
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
23Six said:
What recovery version are you running right now if any? Boot into recovery by holding home+volume down+power until device turns off.
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
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I have 5.5.0.4 CF-v1.5 and I found the option to backup, currently in progress
I recommend sending backup to PC
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
23Six said:
I recommend sending backup to PC
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
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Already did.
Is CleanROM a decent stock like ROM? Got decent reviews it seems but my phone is locked to a particular carrier, does that mean the bootloader is locked and it won't let me load up a custom ROM?
I run the international S3 so I have no idea about bootloader. I think Verizon variants come with them. Try tyre dedicated forum for info.
International S III 16GB / CM10.1 / Gokhan's SK
1) a) exfat only has issues in non-stock ROMs, meaning CM, AOSP. All stock-based ones are fine. It allows storing files bigger than 4GB
b) no
2. read the rules, you can't discuss what the best/most stable/decent rom is.
3. I don't have any issues with 4.1.2
The thread is in the wrong section, General is not for questions. Hit "report" and ask for it to be moved
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
Glebun said:
1) a) exfat only has issues in non-stock ROMs, meaning CM, AOSP. All stock-based ones are fine. It allows storing files bigger than 4GB
b) no
2. read the rules, you can't discuss what the best/most stable/decent rom is.
3. I don't have any issues with 4.1.2
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Thanks. So for a ROM like Omega (which I think its based off stock) I shouldn't have problems with exfat but since I don't have the need for 4GB+ files, whould it be better to just stick with fat32?
Omega is based on stock, and it won't have any issues. However, some recoveries do have issues with exfat, so if you don't need 4gb files, stick with fat32 to be safe
Why didn't you report the thread? I'm not on the phone anymore, so reported
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions go in Q&A
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Thanks for moving.
I'm still new and not sure where to go to request the thread move.
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I'm still new and not sure where to go to request the thread move.
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you hit "report"
sd_dracula said:
Just bought my first android phone after a few years of slaving to iOS.
It came with 4.1.1, 16gb and just got it rooted (no ROM yet, still on stock).
I have a few questions perhaps someone can enlighten me.
1. I want to install a 64gb card and swap the internal with sd card storage (so that everything will be installed to sd instead of internal):
a). Some people say to format it FAT32, some say exFat (but this is meant to lead to corruption however), which one is better?
b). Is it possible to somehow combine both internal and sd memory to make the S3 think it has 80gb in total internal memory?
2. Looking for a custom ROM that is similar in look with Samsung's stock ROM but without all the bloatware and something with a decent camera app, which one is most stable as of yet?
3. Should I go for a 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 ROM as I've heard 4.1.2 is bad on the battery life?
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SGS3 supports 64GB card, and I have one, formatted as exFAT so I can storage Blue-Ray movie as a single file.
for Q3, frankly speaking, 4.1.2 really is bad on battery life, I have tested XXELLA, XXELLC, ZSEMA1 and ZCEMA2. If you really care abt that, I recommend 4.0.4 or use a custom rom
Hi, I recently 'reset' my s2 to pass on to my sister. I flashed the cyanfox 2.0.2 (KitKat) ROM I had been using previously without issue, but she is now being restricted with the 2gb app partition I remember from the Gingerbread days. I can't understand why, does anybody know why this is/can offer a fix ?
Many thanks.
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Hi, I recently 'reset' my s2 to pass on to my sister. I flashed the cyanfox 2.0.2 (KitKat) ROM I had been using previously without issue, but she is now being restricted with the 2gb app partition I remember from the Gingerbread days. I can't understand why, does anybody know why this is/can offer a fix ?
Many thanks.
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Its normal its there in every s2 in every rom
Thanks for that. I suspected that was the case but was told that newer versions of Android had removed that restriction. I obviously didn't have enough apps latterly for it to be an issue. Apps 2 SD card it is then !
Repartition and joice afterwards, no matter what Android ver. or rom you want to mount: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...es/mod-partition-internal-memory-app-t2538947
ps: it's completely on you, like it was on me for doing so. Now I'm a happy bunny with my internal memory partition of 4Gb's, therefore I would advise to use 4GB Pit from there... Plenty of room there.
Hi guys, I've purchased a used Gsmart TUKU 2 and am having big problems with it. It has quite impressive specs for a very low price, so I was hoping to get a bargain, but oh was I mistaken. The phone either has too little memory (512mb apparently is not enough for this one), or the ROM is tragically badly optimized. I runs Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (Kernel 3.0.21-perf; Build number: [email protected]) and it lags ALL the time. When a dual core machine lags on the home screen, something's wrong. I am trying to find a rooting/flashing guide for this phone, so I can try some better optimized ROMs on this to see, if I can improve responsiveness. I had big success doing this on my old HTC Dream (G1) when I installed a higher version (Froyo), so I'm hoping something like this will be possible here too, with an upgraded version like Jelly Bean, or KitKat.
The problem is I cannot find a single guide aimed at this particular phone and I can't find any suitable ROMs either. So please, mighty warriors of XDA-DEV, if anyone would know anything about this, have any relevant links or information, I would appreciate it dearly. This phone is supposed to be a present for my dad, as he needs a new one and I'm hoping to get it to work nicely within the next three weeks, so I can give it to him already optimized. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
So I have found something, but I'm not sure, whether it's the right thing I found this website: http://proshivku.ru/gigabyte/gigabyte-gsmart-tuku-t2-black-detail that seems to offer various ROM versions for many phones. It does list Jelly Bean and KitKat and it appears to have them available for the T2 as well. But I'm not sure, whether this is just a generic version, or one optimized for the particular phones. As well, while I can translate the website from russian, I don't understand the video on it, so I don't know, whether it needs to be rooted/downgraded first or not and so on. Anyone able to provide some more info on this?
So I'm getting back to looking for stuff to do with the Tuku T2. Found mentions of other usable roms, like the Cherry MIUI or the J77 MIUI, but can't find ANY working download links. Has anyone seen a working link for any rom for this phone?
Ok, so I have finally been able to find som custom roms for the TUKU T2
Hi guys. I have finally, after hours and hours of sifting through forums, found what I was looking for. I found actually many viable custom roms for the Gsmart Tuku T2. Found them on a russian Forum called "4PDA.ru". It is in russian of course, so your best bet is to use Chrome browser and have it translated in english. It won't translate all, but enough to find and download all that you need. Right the first post in the topic has the whole list. There are many versions plus a generic one. I have downloaded a few and will be testing them gradually. The link is here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=471828 Right now I'm using the LolliMod_V2 with the update provided to 2.1. It is one of the first in the list and I have to say it works marvelously. I already have had root, done by framaroot and I'm using CWM recovery 6.0.1.2 I think. I did have problems using the SD card to flash as it can't mount, but from what I saw it seems it's because it's a small SD card. So I just simply copied the zip file to the internal storage and selected install zip from internal storage instead from sd card in the cwm recovery. Same way, after install, restarted phone, then again into recovery, installed the update to 2.1.
As said, it works perfectly, none of the freezing or slowdown happening, that was constant with the stock rom. The LolliMod is I think android 4.4.2, which is fine, as the stock was 4.0.4. It provides some nice options, a lot more settings, far better graphics and so on. I have noticed a few hickups, like the Volumes settings in the sound settings won't show and the settings will close, but you can still set the volume for everything otherwise. It's a brilliant rom.
So anyway, if you are looking for ROMS for the TUKU T2, definitely have a look at that site. If you'll have problems with it, let me know, I can reupload some that I have already downloaded to some file sharing site...
As always, all credits go to the creators of these roms, none are mine, but as I don't speak russinan, I can't tell it to them personally. Take care.
Hello everyone,
I have recently purchased this phone from my (much) younger brother, who is requires it for school next year. I got it for only £25 used, which was a bargain in my opinion.
My plans are to upgrade it directly to Cyanogenmod 12.1 Lollipop, as I use the same ROM on my other two devices (Nexus 7 2k13, Moto G)
However, I have just found out about the "superbrick" bug which affects our devices. I ran Chainfires app, and it said that my emmc chip and firmware were known to cause issues. The phone is currently still on android version 4.0.3 (ics), so am I right in saying that the superbrick bug is present on this phone currently?
Therefore, what is the best way that I can safely upgrade the phone to Cyanogenmod 12.1, without experiencing this bug? In addition, does CM 12 have the "fix" for superbrick, so that it will not happen again in the future?
Finally, I have read a bit about system partitioning. I would quite like to not have to do this, so can I just Flash CM 12 with the MINI GApps, and not run into any issues?
Thanks a lot for the support, and I look forward to receiving and answer
xN1ghtShadoWx said:
Hello everyone,
I have recently purchased this phone from my (much) younger brother, who is requires it for school next year. I got it for only £25 used, which was a bargain in my opinion.
My plans are to upgrade it directly to Cyanogenmod 12.1 Lollipop, as I use the same ROM on my other two devices (Nexus 7 2k13, Moto G)
However, I have just found out about the "superbrick" bug which affects our devices. I ran Chainfires app, and it said that my emmc chip and firmware were known to cause issues. The phone is currently still on android version 4.0.3 (ics), so am I right in saying that the superbrick bug is present on this phone currently?
Therefore, what is the best way that I can safely upgrade the phone to Cyanogenmod 12.1, without experiencing this bug? In addition, does CM 12 have the "fix" for superbrick, so that it will not happen again in the future?
Finally, I have read a bit about system partitioning. I would quite like to not have to do this, so can I just Flash CM 12 with the MINI GApps, and not run into any issues?
Thanks a lot for the support, and I look forward to receiving and answer
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First thing I would do is upgrade to jellybean stock. The kernel you have(4.0.3) is vulnerable to the superbrick bug, and rooting the phone from 4.1.2 is easier/safer. Once you do this, you almost never need to worry about this bug again, as the newer kernels are safe. From there use philz kernel to root the phone. Just follow the steps in that thread and match the kernel to the rom. Have a good read, but particularly the 2nd and 3rd posts. Then you need a "kitkat compatible" recovery to flash cm12. You can use the newer philz recovery from HERE. Just flash it then reboot straight back to recovery. Then flash cm12 and gapps etc as normal
Bootloader
Hi, I have recovery installed fine, but inside the CM 12 rom zip, I see a boot.img. If I brick my phone whilst installing the rom, can I still unbrick with the offical 4.1.2 firmware via odin?
Thanks!
xN1ghtShadoWx said:
Hi, I have recovery installed fine, but inside the CM 12 rom zip, I see a boot.img. If I brick my phone whilst installing the rom, can I still unbrick with the offical 4.1.2 firmware via odin?
Thanks!
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Don't worry about that. That is just the kernel(not bootloader if thats what you thought). Yes it is fine to flash stock firmware if you need.
Hey,
So I was recently thinking of upgrading my phones android, since its only a ****ty 4.2, but I've been running into some problems having never done this before, let me be as quick and concise as possible.
Phone: Its an Evolio x6, I cant post external links yet, but its a 5.5inch, 2gb RAM, 1.7ghz octa-core processor thingy, made by a romanian company so thats why its pretty rare to see anyone using it.
I'm trying to upgrade it to something around an android 5, but anything above 4.4 would work, my problems are:
1. Is any ROM gonna work? Does the ROM have to be compatible with the screensize/hardware? From what I've seen specific phones have specific ROMs they can use, but since barely anyone has this phone I cant really find anything online.
2. If I install some non-functional ROM, can I recover the old OS? Since I cant find the factory ROM anywhere on the internet.
3. I've seen quite a few guides, but most of them mention "google a good ROM for your phone", are there any ROMs that you guys think might work for mine?
4. When I go into recovery mode I dont have any Nandroid options/backups, is there another way to backup everything on the phone?
Thanks for your time, sorry for bothering you guys, and have a great day ^.^