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Hi guys,
I plan to buy on June 14th the Galaxy S2 on Bell Canada network, it will replace my Pre2.
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock. I'm not familiar at all with Android, as I never use it before. That is the main reason why I rather ask the question here instead of searching, as I would not know what to search for.
A little about myself: I'm a Linux head (Redhat advanced + Ubuntu).
Thank you for your your help.
If you realy want to delete touch wiz, you'll have to root your phone otherwise you can't get rid of touch wiz, however you can run a different launcher and having touch wiz on your phone.
Hi Viletung. In WebOS, it takes me about 30 seconds to root the phone.
Yet that retains all the phone settings unchanged, while allowing me to install packages, manipulate data, etc. Is it the same thing with SGS2?
I guess my question is: is it recommended to root the phone? I'm curious if most of Android users root their phone. I know I rooted my Palm Pre/Pre2 phones 5min after I got them. I read on the Internet that certain ROM's are built on stock Gingerbread (without TouchWiz), allowing the phone to save on battery and run much smoother with less used resources. Obviously, if you install a new ROM it will void the warranty.
I'm at a point where I'm learning the basics, so any advice is appreciated.
Hello!
I've installed Lite'ning rom 1.5, which has root access. And to flash it takes about one minute!
When I got this phone, I knew it was possible to root my phone, but I was scared that I would screw something up and break the device.
Now, it's about one month after I got this phone and I must say after rooting the device, deleting some standard Samsung **** (Social Hubs etc..), my SGSII isn't draining battery as it used to do before I deleted some stuff. (Including TouchWiz)
But I have also a JIG, to reset the custom kernel counter, just incase I need my warranty back.
So my final conclusion is; I can't life without root! I like to edit the system icons (battery-, wifi icon and much more).
If you have any questions, I'll try to help you
Rooting, yes do it. It's easy, does no harm, and opens up neat options.
Just get Villainrom which is updated to version 2.0. It's built on android 2.3.4, fixing the 2.3.3 battery drain bug (which occured on all phones running 2.3.3).
If you want your stock gingerbread experience, there is a rom out there which tries to replicate this, but I recommend using a 'better' rom with a custom launcher mimicking Gingerbread. Since there's not a lot of difference than just a different launcher (home-menu).
Most dont root but most are not on XDA and dont know anything bar stock . I would guess most XDA users root .
I'm at a point where I'm learning the basics, so any advice is appreciated.
To a certain extent its been a learning curve for the devs as SGS 2 is different to SGS1 .Expect even more development as the days go by .
jje
Thanks a lot guys for the info.
prodygee said:
Rooting, yes do it. It's easy, does no harm, and opens up neat options.
Just get Villainrom which is updated to version 2.0. It's built on android 2.3.4, fixing the 2.3.3 battery drain bug (which occured on all phones running 2.3.3).
If you want your stock gingerbread experience, there is a rom out there which tries to replicate this, but I recommend using a 'better' rom with a custom launcher mimicking Gingerbread. Since there's not a lot of difference than just a different launcher (home-menu).
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Thanks for the info. I want to have the latest version of Android, I don't really care about Gingerbread. How do updates work on Android (i.e. updating to Ice Cream Sandwich eventually)? On WebOS, updates are done automatically from your carrier or Palm/HP (if you had an unlocked phone like myself). Even if I rooted my phone, I would be able to update the phone firmware with a simple download and retain the rooted aspect of the phone.
About rooting, what did you used? I'm looking at Odin and SuperOneClick... is there something better/safer? One more time, thank you.
Official updates via Kies over PC only .
Rooting is usually lost on update .
Rooting via Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
yqed said:
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock.
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Why don't you use it for a least a few seconds before ditching it, there's no aosp gingerbread anyway so you're stuck with it until cm7 comes along.
I want to root the phone and replace the ROM mainly because I heard that TouchWiz is running on top of current OS. I could disable TouchWiz, indeed. The issue is: I do not know how upgrades are performed into phone. From the above posts, I have to do it myself is not an automated download/install like WebOS does it.
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
yqed said:
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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That's correct, and is one of the main reasons people root their Androids so that when a new version comes out we can download it straight away and don't have to wait for the carrier to officially release it, which usually takes a lot longer than it does for the devs here to put something together. E.g. there are a few ROMs already in the dev forum based on 2.3.4, but there is not yet any official update.
Thanks guys much appreciated. I will probably have more questions, once I have the phone on hand.
yqed said:
I want to root the phone and replace the ROM mainly because I heard that TouchWiz is running on top of current OS. I could disable TouchWiz, indeed. The issue is: I do not know how upgrades are performed into phone. From the above posts, I have to do it myself is not an automated download/install like WebOS does it.
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Android phones get new updates over the air when available, just like web os. Only Samsung does their own thing which is different on the sgs2 than on normal android devices. .
Which is, providing updates through an unnecessary software suite called KIES. You won't see an update available message on your phone.
yqed said:
Hi guys,
I plan to buy on June 14th the Galaxy S2 on Bell Canada network, it will replace my Pre2.
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock. I'm not familiar at all with Android, as I never use it before. That is the main reason why I rather ask the question here instead of searching, as I would not know what to search for.
A little about myself: I'm a Linux head (Redhat advanced + Ubuntu).
Thank you for your your help.
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Just install a launcher fromthe Android Store. There's plenty of good ones like LauncherPro, GX Launcher, 7 launcher. Their all relatively good and fully functional.
OK, I got the phone (16GB model) today from FutureShop and played with it a bit. It is a great phone indeed...
Phone Info (might be useful for devs)
Network: Bell Canada
Model: GT-I9100M
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Now, on with the usual:
Bell bundled the phone with several crap apps like Self Serve, TeleNav GPS (how stupid is that on an Android), Remote PVR, etc.
I will follow your advice and use the phone for now as is, without any fancy stuff done to it (like a new ROM). I would like to get rid of the Bell proprietary apps (physical delete), let me know if is possible. I guess if the phone is rooted it should be easy, the trick is to know how to delete the apps from the phone.
Another question: How do I install the Samsung drivers, without installing the blotted KIES?
I looked for a clean package with SGS2 drivers only but I could not find anything... All I want is to go to Device Manager and point a directory.
I must admit that Android is a totally new experience, coming from WebOS. I'm pretty much lost, heh. I know I sound like a noob, so please forgive me if I ask some simple questions that I can get the answer with a search or just by reading the phone instructions (haven't had the time to read the documentation).
Hi guys,
My phone is an Ontop nugget d5, and no one seems to have heard of it, it's a phone available from staples in Canada, it's a relatively cheap phone, with decent specs
I want to put an OS like cyanogenmod, but of course no one knows what kind of phone this is, and I am not a coder, or even know where to begin. The phone has a custom build on top of Android, and it kinda sucks, and it's only Android 4.1.2
Can someone help me? I don't know if it's easy or not to be able to put a rom like cyanogenmod, but I have no clue how to code, and I'm desperate to change the OS on this phone
Please anyone willing to help?
Thecypriot said:
Hi guys,
My phone is an Ontop nugget d5, and no one seems to have heard of it, it's a phone available from staples in Canada, it's a relatively cheap phone, with decent specs
I want to put an OS like cyanogenmod, but of course no one knows what kind of phone this is, and I am not a coder, or even know where to begin. The phone has a custom build on top of Android, and it kinda sucks, and it's only Android 4.1.2
Can someone help me? I don't know if it's easy or not to be able to put a rom like cyanogenmod, but I have no clue how to code, and I'm desperate to change the OS on this phone
Please anyone willing to help?
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This is the reason why I've yet to get one these devices. Lots of low cost devices out of other places that have no custom roms either. Kinda makes me sad that only the expensive devices get custom roms. (except for maybe the nexus devices)
Root Nugget D5
Tal_Star said:
This is the reason why I've yet to get one these devices. Lots of low cost devices out of other places that have no custom roms either. Kinda makes me sad that only the expensive devices get custom roms. (except for maybe the nexus devices)
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I know you guys are looking for a custom ROM (as was I), but I was happy to settle for rooting the D5.
First I installed SuperOneClick, clicked on the "Advanced" tab, and clicked "Check Drivers". That downloaded the MT65xx USB drivers. Afterwards, I followed the instructions for Framaroot 1.9.1 and got root (SuperSu binary was installed). Easy as pie.
NuggetD5
anarcap said:
I know you guys are looking for a custom ROM (as was I), but I was happy to settle for rooting the D5.
First I installed SuperOneClick, clicked on the "Advanced" tab, and clicked "Check Drivers". That downloaded the MT65xx USB drivers. Afterwards, I followed the instructions for Framaroot 1.9.1 and got root (SuperSu binary was installed). Easy as pie.
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Thank you for this answer, I am in the same situation, but I cannot open the SUperOneClick file on my Phone. And I wonder which version of SuperOneClic file I should have downloaded.
Could you help me ?
First I'd describe myself as a PC power user, but android Noob, I have no issues with actually doing things, and find the instructions provided, are all I need
My only previous android knowledge was Rooting and installing Custom ROM on a standard S3 Mini.
That allowed me full control, to remove 95% of the apps, (unwanted by me). It was a very easy process and I was happy with all, except screen size.
I'm a PC user, on my high end system 12 to 16 hours a day and know how that environment works, mobile has no great appeal for me. I simply want phone and browser, and apart from a few utilities and a basic notepad, need very little else.
I only use my mobile to read/write on forums like this, mostly concerned with modding PC Games, that's what eats all those hours on PC.
I'm not the typical mobile user, I just want full control of any device I use.
I bought a second hand S5 advertised as Stock and unlocked, which turned out locked to Vodafone, so I demanded it was unlocked. That wasn't possible, (sure it was, but at what price?).
I wasn't paying more for it, than the original price and was offered a brand new unlocked model, but it would be a contract phone unlocked. That for the price of the second hand model, seemed OK.
Then I find it's a T-Mobile and not the standard S5, which makes this process a lot more complicated. I've successfully Rooted the phone, but it's a stock ROM, now I'm looking for a Custom ROM, to allow me full control of the device.
All the T-Mobile/Google/Samsung Bloatware (95% of stock) is still there and uninstallable. A few other strange issues are present. Like Titanium Backup cant Write to my External SD, yet it's writable, FileManagerHD works fine.
So I want a basic custom ROM that gives me full control, I don't need to ask these basic questions on PC, I simply RTFM, but I'm unused to fighting for full control, I didn't even know that custom provider hardware was an issue, before this happened, I need some pointers as to where to look.
Any restrictions that I can't change, pretty basic stuff, but knowing what applies to the model i have, isn't so apparent, and I'm not 100% sure I even know all the specs to check, a link to where to find out is all I need, I can then RTFM and get on with making this device do what I want
The details I know make a difference are these
Current SIM = GiffGaff PAYG (Basic with no mobile data allowed, I will not even enter the required details)
Android version = 5.1.1
Baseband version = G900TUVU1FOG6
Root and StockROM = [ROOT/KERNEL] Root Method for FOG6 / 5.1.1 by ShinySide
Warranty and KNOX already voided, I don't care.
Thanks for reading to here, Let me know if more specs are required.
@Uhuru N'Uru I would highly recommend CyanogenMod 13, specifically, this version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/4-4-4-cm11-rom-temaseks-unofficial-t2907450
In case you're confused by all the different S5 variants and development codenames, this device is klte
I just flashed Cyanogenmod 13 a couple days ago on my T-Mobile S5, and I am thrilled with it, so far it is working perfectly after 2 days of very heavy use and I have not found anything wrong with it. I have free wifi tethering now!
I downloaded it from here but I went with the latest tested release (cm-13.0-20151227-UNOFFICIAL-klte.zip), instead of a nightly build:
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-android-6-0-t3237502
I'm not sure how it is different from the Temasek MM versions... Can someone explain whats the difference?
I spent hours deciding whether to stay with a custom 5.1.1 Lolipop or upgrade to 6.0.1 Marshmallow. I'm extremely happy with MM. My phone is awesome now, I had some bad lagging problems and was annoyed with all of the bloatware on the stock firmware.
Oh yeah and I have FOL1 baseband version. No idea what that means...
jkq1996 said:
I just flashed Cyanogenmod 13 a couple days ago on my T-Mobile S5, and I am thrilled with it, so far it is working perfectly after 2 days of very heavy use and I have not found anything wrong with it. I have free wifi tethering now!
I downloaded it from here but I went with the latest tested release (cm-13.0-20151227-UNOFFICIAL-klte.zip), instead of a nightly build:
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-android-6-0-t3237502
I'm not sure how it is different from the Temasek MM versions... Can someone explain whats the difference?
I spent hours deciding whether to stay with a custom 5.1.1 Lolipop or upgrade to 6.0.1 Marshmallow. I'm extremely happy with MM. My phone is awesome now, I had some bad lagging problems and was annoyed with all of the bloatware on the stock firmware.
Oh yeah and I have FOL1 baseband version. No idea what that means...
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Temasek version has more options (mostly but not all theming) in system settings (I also think it has better battery life but that could be me). FOL1 baseband just means you have the most recent modem and bootloader installed on your phone, it's a good thing
Ok actually after more days of heavy use, I have found a couple of things that aren't working right in CM13. GPS doesn't work correctly in Google Maps, and I can't get text suggestions to work (predicting the next word I will type). I guess I should start reading the 6920 posts in the CM13 thread and see if there are fixes...
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 ^.^
Hi everyone,
as might be guessed by my user name, I am indeed located in Kenya, East Africa. I am new to this forum, and I am even new to phone modification/flashing custom ROMs, in fact, although I am an IT field technician I was old fashioned enough to stick with my nice old Nokia 6303i up to now (yeah, just a simple mobile phone, nothing smart at all)...
Now finally I got an old but nice and still fully working Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 from a friend. There are lots of problems with software updates though, simply because the Android version is 4.3, which is way out-dated by now...
Here comes my question - I have been trying for hours, days and weeks to find the stock firmware downloads for that, but wherever I try to get it I am being told the files are not available anymore/not to be found. I don't dare trying to flash the firmware to something newer without being sure to be able to go back in case of a mess-up, since I am an absolute noob with that.
Can anybody here provide a reliable and still working download link for old stock firmwares for this phone? Surely there must be some sort of archive that still holds them, only I am apparently too daft to find it.
Please bear with me!
Hoping for someone being able to help me with this,
Best regards from Kenya!
Andy