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good bloatware to delete

so on my Inspire, I've finally rooted it, and I wanna kill me some bloatware and make this phone faster and leaner. What bloatware am I safe to delete? Also, are there any free apps to freeze things? Or because I'd have to flash back to stock ROM anyway to bring in for warantee, i might as well just delete bloatware? Also, how do I increase my battery life now that I'm rooted?

Man.....No one will hand this to you on a platter. Read. Read some more. All the answers you seek are here already. What is bloat to you may be a needed app to me.
Sense was bloat to me. ASOP.
Learn to search, then Get reading you have a a lot to figure out.

Lolz...its AOSP...and instead of deleting bloatware why not flash a ROM that is completely optimized for speed, such as Android revolution...
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Link to Android Revolution thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964841
You can do this by using ROM MANAGER from the market. Once you download ROM manager you will want to flash Clockworkmod Recover which is at the top of the app, and after doing that you will be able to boot into recovery from Hboot or directly from an app on your device(You can get into hboot by checking fastboot is turned off and powering off your device, next hold the volume down key and power button for about 4 seconds...use volume rocker to scroll upsies and downsies and select recovery(you can also go into recovery by making sure fastboot is off and opening up ROM Manager and selecting it from there...)
Now that was just how to get into Recovery! We want to flash a ROM though! So we download the desired ROM of choice and in this case it is Android Revolution, put your phone into disk drive mode and place the rom on the root of your SD card...now boot into recovery(how to is above this paragraph), factory reset phone then got o advanced-wipe dalvik-cache and then go back to main recovery screen...choese intal from zip...find your ROM that you placed on the root and ta-da! Let it do its thing, once all done you will be promted to reboot and first boot can take about 5-10 minutes......its that simple!
Now this was a quick tut,nothing fancy or detailed,but when you are part of this forum you must read and read and read some more...and some more
For every ROM that is compatible with the inspire check out the development section, every ROM does its own thing, speed,looks,updates, you must pick one that you want...always try reading everything you see and no skimming! You will learn the basics after a week and after a month you will probably want to be developing your own ROMs and you will be helping others out with their problems
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ThEiiNoCeNT said:
Lolz...its AOSP...
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I think he knows that. Those acronyms just beg to be transposed.
UTMS or UMTS, WCDMA or WCMCA... You get the idea.

All Att apps

From what ive read it is better to just freeze them instead. I found a thread on the atrix part of the site showing the safe apps to freeze but haven't found one for the inspire...yet. I am still looking.
o btw....i am a new Inspire owner. I jumped ship from Blackberry a week ago and rooted my htc last night. This site is great!

You can use titanium backup to freeze the bloatware.

You can safely delete all of the AT&T B.S. I'm using the RCMix3D ROM, and it deleted it for me, but you can also use ROM Manager to delete it.

ClearDroid is stock minus bloat.
elijahpr said:
You can safely delete all of the AT&T B.S. I'm using the RCMix3D ROM, and it deleted it for me, but you can also use ROM Manager to delete it.
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I've used Coredroid and Leedroid, and both were cool in their own way, but since they aren't designed especially for the Inspire, they each had glitches. ClearDroid is as smooth as stock on my Inspire with no glitches, and it doesn't have the ATT bloat. Also, on Clear, every app I've tried to install has worked. That was not the case with Core or Lee. My bank's app was a no go until Clear. The only drawback I have found with Clear is GPS lock times, but installing Angel's North America fix seems to be working, and now the developer is including it with Angel's permission in the newest version of his rom. If you veer too far from stock, get ready to reflash every few days because the chefs are constantly tweaking their roms. This is a good thing though. I think we all think of our phones as our favorite toy. haha

[EP3HA][Stock][ODIN] EP3HA Full & Debloated Deodexed (10/9/11)

I got a request earlier today to make deodexed versions of the EP3HA release, as I had made for the EP1W (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260214) release. So here it is. These files are 7zip just like the original release from TBH. I tried .zip .rar and .7z and found the highest compression was with .7z so thats what I used.
There are absolutely no changes from the TBH release except that it is deodexed. It will delete all data and leave you stock rooted, including the recovery, so you will certainly want to follow up your ODIN flash with a flash of CWM 4.0.0.8, which is also attached.
EP3HA Full Deodexed
EP3HA Debloat Deodexed
CWM Recovery 4.0.0.8
In case you want to use the Debloated version, but there are still some apks that you want from the full version, here is a link with all of the original apks from the full version:
EP3HA Stock APKS
If you find this useful, please click the thanks button.

thanks an always can use a backup an for the work

thank you!!!

bahamaberry said:
thank you!!!
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No problem. Also going to update the OP with a download for all of the apks from the original full version in case there are some people want to add to the debloat

Does this have the ugly brown color?

ForeverSupra said:
Does this have the ugly brown color?
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Yes, that is the stock theme. However, because it is deodexed, you can either theme it yourself, or use a theme that is already out there.

stranula said:
Yes, that is the stock theme. However, because it is deodexed, you can either theme it yourself, or use a theme that is already out there.
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Sorry for asking such a noob question ..but what is the difference using a deodexed version ?
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gemro311 said:
Sorry for asking such a noob question ..but what is the difference using a deodexed version ?
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Deodexed allows [easy] theme creation and install. It is possible to theme without deodexing, but its more difficult. Aside from that, no advantages that I know of. Some have claimed performance differences one way or the other, but I don't think there is any substantial difference.
If you are asking what is deodexing...http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/. Basically, for each apk there is an odex file, by deodexing you combine them into a single file.

How can I get EXT4 voodoo lagfix working? Tried the kernel but didn't do anything except for take away the boot sound. Other than that it works great, thanks!

THEhomelessONE said:
How can I get EXT4 voodoo lagfix working? Tried the kernel but didn't do anything except for take away the boot sound. Other than that it works great, thanks!
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look for and download Imoseyons v3.0.0 kernel, flashes fine and it will convert you to ext4 no problems

Buzzing, popping crackling noise issue solved?
I've had issue with buzzing, popping crackling noise during a phone call running several different Gingerbread roms, until I encountered this one. I honestly don't know the reason or the cause of the buzzing noise running on other GB roms prior to this one.
I've been running the full deodexed version of this ROM for a few days now, and it has been running flawlessly, no more buzzing noise issue so far. I made sure I took cautious steps installing it. First, I installed the factory EE4 rom properly, back to stock, before I odin this rom. Then I installed Imnut's [8-17-11] Clockwork Mod Recovery (the orange version), and backed up everything. Then I installed imoseyon's GB kernel, v3.1.0, and backed up everything. I use GO Launcher EX (not a big fan of TW stock launcher).
I'll continue testing and will report if I run into the same issue.

hey stranula just a quick question, would it be possible for you or someone who knows how (if its not hard I could even learn myself) to make a CWM package of the debloated leak? I like to be 'bleeding edge' lol and run rom betas but its a pain in the ass to have to Odin back to stock every time to start over when I mess something up

anoninja118 said:
hey stranula just a quick question, would it be possible for you or someone who knows how (if its not hard I could even learn myself) to make a CWM package of the debloated leak? I like to be 'bleeding edge' lol and run rom betas but its a pain in the ass to have to Odin back to stock every time to start over when I mess something up
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I tried before to do it, and I couldn't get it to work...I will try again in the next few days probably

stranula said:
I tried before to do it, and I couldn't get it to work...I will try again in the next few days probably
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cool no problem if it doesn't happen, just it'd be super convenient for the small group of flashaholics like myself lol
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge

So i went back to ee4 stock, then flashed this rom, i installed clockwork mod recovery via odin it said successful but how do i boot into recovery? I thought it was power volume up?? I cant get it to go into cwm to intall th voodo lagfix. I also cant download toast titatnium from the market. No search results. Any input?
EDIT: GOT IT TO BOOT INTO CWM......UP+HOME BUTTON+ POWER BUTTON. I STILL CANT GET TOAST FROM MARKET....SO WIERD.
Ted A said:
I've had issue with buzzing, popping crackling noise during a phone call running several different Gingerbread roms, until I encountered this one. I honestly don't know the reason or the cause of the buzzing noise running on other GB roms prior to this one.
I've been running the full deodexed version of this ROM for a few days now, and it has been running flawlessly, no more buzzing noise issue so far. I made sure I took cautious steps installing it. First, I installed the factory EE4 rom properly, back to stock, before I odin this rom. Then I installed Imnut's [8-17-11] Clockwork Mod Recovery (the orange version), and backed up everything. Then I installed imoseyon's GB kernel, v3.1.0, and backed up everything. I use GO Launcher EX (not a big fan of TW stock launcher).
I'll continue testing and will report if I run into the same issue.
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killerapl said:
So i went back to ee4 stock, then flashed this rom, i installed clockwork mod recovery via odin it said successful but how do i boot into recovery? I thought it was power volume up?? I cant get it to go into cwm to intall th voodo lagfix. I also cant download toast titatnium from the market. No search results. Any input?
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You can d/l Quick Boot from the market. QB lets you boot into recovery.
I think Titanium Backup is what you're looking for.

Yeah am an idiot. For some reason i thought the word toast was in there hahah. Yeah def dl quick boot. Thank you so much
Ted A said:
You can d/l Quick Boot from the market. QB lets you boot into recovery.
I think Titanium Backup is what you're looking for.
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killerapl said:
Yeah am an idiot. For some reason i thought the word toast was in there hahah. Yeah def dl quick boot. Thank you so much
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Lol. No prob. FYI, when I said I ran a backup, I was using CWM 4.0.1.4 to do an image backup of the whole system.
I hope that solves your buzzing issue. I'm still buzz-free so far.

Well I just made a couple phone calls and no buzzing or crackling. I hope it holds out. I didn't do the cwm backup. Do you think that's necessary to avoid the static noise?
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Lol. No prob. FYI, when I said I ran a backup, I was using CWM 4.0.1.4 to do an image backup of the whole system.
I hope that solves your buzzing issue. I'm still buzz-free so far.
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killerapl said:
Well I just made a couple phone calls and no buzzing or crackling. I hope it holds out. I didn't do the cwm backup. Do you think that's necessary to avoid the static noise?
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No, no effect to the static noise issue.
I just recently discovered this nifty tool (cwm backup) myself. The image backup/restore feature lets you backup your current system, as a whole, in case you want to restore it at later date. It stores it into a file in clockworkmod folder. Usually whenever I'm satisfied the way my system works, I'd back it up to the card. And if I want to try a different ROM, for example, I'd run a backup before flashing the new ROM, and if I feel like going back to my previous system, I can just restore it from the card. I may choose to backup the new system prior to doing that, just in case I want to flip back to it. The feature seems to be working well for me. YMMV.

Flashed my phone using Rom Manager...

Hi guys,
I am a noob when it comes to android and dumb enough, I just flashed my galaxy s 4g using Rom Manager... now, my phone looks just like when i first bought my phone. Basically, all of the applications are not there (although superuser is still there!) and along with that, android market is gone...
I know I know, I shouldn't have used Rom Manager!
Here are the list of things that i have done:
rooted my phone using OneClickRoot
tried to use Rom Manager to flash my rom but failed
Downloaded recovery and CWM Final and placed it in my /system/bin and /sdcard
Once again, i used Rom Manager to download one of the Rom (I don't know even know the name of it) that was available on Rom Manager and i proceeded to continue and install the rom using Rom Manager
After installation was done, my phone rebooted to main menu which looks just my when i first bought my phone. ( spacey back ground with all apps missing)
Now, i can't even download any apps and all of my contacts are gone (can't even add gmail account some reason)
Any help would be great!

Have you tried doing a factory data reset? It won't bring your contacts back & you'll have to re-setup your Google account.

Yeah, I tried factory reset already... Nothing changes. I know I need to sync with my gmail account but for some reason, syncing with gmail is not on the option....

wjs0601 said:
Yeah, I tried factory reset already... Nothing changes. I know I need to sync with my gmail account but for some reason, syncing with gmail is not on the option....
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Hmm, have you tried flashing a stock room (with or without root) using ODIN?

Odin back to stock using a rom with good bootloaders.
Lots of threads on this and how to fix it using the little search button.
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Gotcha...
Do I have to use stock rom or can I use modified rom?

Start with stock then flash a custom rom just to be safe
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wjs0601 said:
Gotcha...
Do I have to use stock rom or can I use modified rom?
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If you're going to wind up flashing Gingerbread, I recommend you click the GB Starter Pack link in my signature.

Is gingerbread much faster than froyo?
Also, when we say stock rom, we are talking about about froyo stock rom right?
Just want to clarify because I dont wanna end up with a bricked phone...

wjs0601 said:
Is gingerbread much faster than froyo?
Also, when we say stock rom, we are talking about about froyo stock rom right?
Just want to clarify because I dont wanna end up with a bricked phone...
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You might get differing opinions on that question. Even when referencing the GB leaks one might consider those stock. I would be one of those. LOL. Custom to me is adding drhonk's kernels, Octane, Valhalla, AOSP, etc.
If you follow the GB starter pack that FBis251 has in his signature, you'll be good to go.
The key, it seems, is getting your phone back on good boot loaders.

CWM for root. Quickie.

I just wanted to thank everyone for the help with my previous question. Now that I got that fixed, I have another question regarding Titanium Backup Pro and Clock Work Mod for the galaxy S 4G. I downloaded the key for the Titan. Backup to make it Pro. I installed Titan. backup fine no problem. Them when I try to install the key that would make it Pro, a popup came up that said: "Titan. Backup Pro cannot be installed. Free up some space and try again." Well I searched around and found that I should clear the dalvik cache using Clock Work Mod.
My question is how would I install Clock Work Mod on my device and How would I go about clearing the davlik cache using Clock Work Mod?
Are there going to be problem after clearing the davlik cache? And if further on along the line, I want to flash ROM's, should I clear my davlik cache every time just to be safe?
Thank you for the help if you guys/gals can help out.

First off are you running a custom rom? Or are you running stock?
Is your phone rooted?

I am running stock ROM Froyo. Yes, it is rooted.

I'll have to leave it to somebody else to help. so long since I've run froyo... That I wouldn't know were to start lol... plus at the moment I am driving

Use the guide in the second link of my signature to put yourself on Gingerbread - flash with bootloaders - then post back when finished.

Use this guide. Tells you how to do everything step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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Guys I think he wants to backup all his stuff before he flashes roms
Do we have clockwork recovery kernels for froyo?

I was wondering about flashing a ROM like the ICS port, the AOKP one. But I figured that it would be a lot safer if I had a backup of all my data first so I decided to get Titan. Backup. to do the job. and that was what landed me where I am right now.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Use this guide. Tells you how to do everything step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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In case you are unaware, you cannot use the guide in the first post as Kies mini will not recognize rooted phones.

To be honest I wouldn't worry about all that if you end up going with gingerbread or ice cream sandwich just go for it

Ah, the thing is I'm also interested in Titan.'s other feature's like freezing apps and stuff like that. Add to that the fact that I bought the app already that would make the regular version turn into the Pro version.

My bad Lumin,i actually was unaware. Think this would work, right lumin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
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No you did good to buy it....it will be very usefull in everything you do but with froyo lol you will never look back at....trust me.
Follow lumins advice and then play with gb for a bit you'll be happy.
I'm on aokp but going to ics,cm9,aokp straight from froyo is going to be a shocker

buntobo said:
I was wondering about flashing a ROM like the ICS port, the AOKP one. But I figured that it would be a lot safer if I had a backup of all my data first so I decided to get Titan. Backup. to do the job. and that was what landed me where I am right now.
Any help would be appreciated.
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If you have bought titanium backup pro you should have gotten a file emailed to you that you put on your sdcard. Once its there just run regular TiB as its the same but the license will unlock other features.
As for keeping data across the different os's I personally dont recommend saving anything but non system apps. If you want to save texts use sms backup and restore from the play store. Otherwise start fresh that way you dont introduce new bugs into the phone.

mierkat09 said:
My bad Lumin,i actually was unaware. Think this would work, right lumin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
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Gremlin Remover or Heimdall KJ6 One-Click. The reason is they will both flash bootloaders for you. I referred the OP to the Heimdall One-Click guide because of the more detailed directions and pictures.

So I should just flash a ROM like GB or the AOKP Team Acid ROM anyway right and forget about Froyo? Then install Clock Work Mod on my device or does Clock Work Mod come with the ROM's themselves? If I flash a new ROM, will my dalvik cache be cleared so that I would have enough space to install things? How would I be able to save my contacts, just save them to my SIM card and they should be fine right? Would flashing a new ROM take up my phones internal memory?

buntobo said:
So I should just flash a ROM like GB or the AOKP Team Acid ROM anyway right and forget about Froyo? Then install Clock Work Mod on my device or does Clock Work Mod come with the ROM's themselves? If I flash a new ROM, will my dalvik cache be cleared so that I would have enough space to install things? How would I be able to save my contacts, just save them to my SIM card and they should be fine right? Would flashing a new ROM take up my phones internal memory?
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You need to flash a gb rom with bootloaders if you are on froyo. Otherwise you will be back upset your phone is broke.
A custom recovery is included in all roms. Once you flash part of the instructions are to factory reset/ data wipe in recovery.
Back you contacts up to the sdcard if you dont use google contacts otherwise you wont be able to access them from the ICS variants.
Yes like I stated when installing a new rom part of it is doing a factory reset/data wipe.

If you really do want to stay on Froyo and you want CWM... then this should work for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099374
But yeah, you should definitely consider upgrading to Gingerbread asap, *especially* if you're wanting to flash custom ROMs later on down the line. Use the Heimdall One-Click sticked in the development forum.

Eollie i bought tb pro and all that's done is it applies as an app nothing different than when you get tb originally from the market

Lol if you do gremlin remover one click you don't have to make an extra step of flashing a cwr kernel.
As I'm aware heimdall doesn't do it

Just got Galaxy S3! New to rooting, ROM, etc....

Hey guys! I just bought the Galaxy S3 and I'm really loving it so far. However, it is my first Android device, so I'm still pretty new to all this rooting, flashing, ROM, etc. All I know is that rooting is similar to jailbreaking in iPhone (which I understand pretty well and use to do all the time) in that it allows you to do things you wouldn't originally been able to do. Because of that, I decided to root my Galaxy S3 following a Youtube video, which turned out really well and was pretty simple. After that, I watched another video to "flash a rom" (I think that's how you say it...) and installed CyanogenMod 10. I wanted Jelly Bean over TouchWiz ICS, so I'm liking it so far. Everything runs smoothly and that Project Butter is uh-mazing! However, I think I've noticed some bugs. For example, the camera's exposure settings don't work and every once in a while, my home button doesn't respond when I'm trying to wake it up from lock! I actually had to pull my battery out yesterday because it wouldn't respond and just froze ...Is there anyway that I can fix this? My Dolphin Browser doesn't play flash anymore too, but that's a little fine with me, since the stock browser is able to. And also, I noticed that when I flashed the rom, it pretty much wiped my phone clean, so is there a way to install all my apps and data back the way I wanted previously? I heard about somethings like Titanium Backup, but then I'm also confused about what the hell all that custom backup and recovery and ClockWork Mod and Rom Mananger is about ...Is it also ok that I installed Apex Launcher after getting CyanogenMod 10? I like how I can still customize it and whatnot.
Sorry for making this post so lengthy! I'm just really excited and curious about how all of this works. It's definitely a lot more complex (but a ton more fun and interesting! ) than just jailbreaking an iPhone. I've looked around the forum and have read some 101 Basics, but it's still quite a lot to understand all in one day. Anyways, if anyone can please provide some feedback, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! :laugh:

I was using SynergyRom v1.7 for a few days but was really laggy on my device. Ive since switch over to CleanRom 2.0 SP1 running CleanKernel 1.0, using CWM 6.0.1.0 recovery, and so far seems to be running alot smoother and faster than Synergy. The only problem ive found with it is the Rom comes with the cpu set up to 1.9 Ghz even when I have it set at 1.5 on SetCPU, and if im putting a heavy load on my device, the back gets pretty warm. There is a post I remember seein something about that issue but cant find it.
If you would like to give this ROM a try, you can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070

The current version of cm 10 is nightly is not done and there is bugs. the only thing I got was the wake up thing but it never froze for me.
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fr8cture said:
The current version of cm 10 is nightly is not done and there is bugs. the only thing I got was the wake up thing but it never froze for me.
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So your's doesn't wake when you push the home button too?! Thought it was just me...And do you know when CM10 will be fully stable? Or are there other roms out there that are?

lilaznandyx said:
So your's doesn't wake when you push the home button too?! Thought it was just me...And do you know when CM10 will be fully stable? Or are there other roms out there that are?
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I'm not using cm 10 anymore but try waking it with the power button, I'm currently using paranoid android and don't have the problem and its based off cm10
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lilaznandyx said:
And also, I noticed that when I flashed the rom, it pretty much wiped my phone clean, so is there a way to install all my apps and data back the way I wanted previously? I heard about somethings like Titanium Backup, but then I'm also confused about what the hell all that custom backup and recovery and ClockWork Mod and Rom Mananger is about ...Is it also ok that I installed Apex Launcher after getting CyanogenMod 10? I like how I can still customize it and whatnot.
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welcome! i'm still a noob too but customizing and flashing roms is definitely a whole lot of fun. A few things:
before you continue I suggest that you backup your IMEI if you have not done so. There are currently 3 methods to doing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
you can do all 3 methods just to make sure you are safe.
TitaniumBackup is an awesome program that can save your apps and their data, your contacts, your sms, all to your SD card so that when you need to wipe your data clean you can easily restore all your apps and such again. There is a free version in the appstore that I think is a must have.
ClockworkMod is a custom recovery for our device and basically what we use to flash new roms and kernels. Also we can create Nandroid backups (basically a snapshot of our system that we can restore at a later time) through CWM.
As for launchers you can feel free to use Apex, Nova, Holo, any of these launchers with the different Roms. They will generally come pre-loaded with one but if you have a preference you can just install that launcher and set it as the new default.
Welcome to Android and xda!

pyunny said:
welcome! i'm still a noob too but customizing and flashing roms is definitely a whole lot of fun. A few things:
before you continue I suggest that you backup your IMEI if you have not done so. There are currently 3 methods to doing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
you can do all 3 methods just to make sure you are safe.
TitaniumBackup is an awesome program that can save your apps and their data, your contacts, your sms, all to your SD card so that when you need to wipe your data clean you can easily restore all your apps and such again. There is a free version in the appstore that I think is a must have.
ClockworkMod is a custom recovery for our device and basically what we use to flash new roms and kernels. Also we can create Nandroid backups (basically a snapshot of our system that we can restore at a later time) through CWM.
As for launchers you can feel free to use Apex, Nova, Holo, any of these launchers with the different Roms. They will generally come pre-loaded with one but if you have a preference you can just install that launcher and set it as the new default.
Welcome to Android and xda!
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Thanks for replying! Sorry for asking, but what is an IMEI and why should I back it up? And what is the difference between a Nandroid backup and a Titanium backup?

lilaznandyx said:
Thanks for replying! Sorry for asking, but what is an IMEI and why should I back it up? And what is the difference between a Nandroid backup and a Titanium backup?
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Nandroid Backs up your whole system and Titanium just backs up your apps and app data, Not exactly sure what a IMEI is but if you don't have it you wont have any service.

an IMEI is a code unique to your device that allows your phone to be identified by your provider. Without it you won't have a phone signal nor data. You should back it up as it has been reported that rarely users can lose their IMEI upon flashing a rom.
The devs have been hard at work at learning what triggers this to happen and ways we can get rid of the problem altogether but until then, it's wise to backup the IMEI and save the backups in a safe place.

Most have lost their Imei when flashing aosp roms but not all. Some have reported it with touchwiz roms as well.
The are 3different methods to back it up though not 100% .
All are featured in development section.
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lilaznandyx said:
Thanks for replying! Sorry for asking, but what is an IMEI and why should I back it up? And what is the difference between a Nandroid backup and a Titanium backup?
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International Mobile Equipment Identity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity

CleanRom 2.1 just came out today in case anyone is interested...im gonna install it and give it a shot...heard it was much more stable and smoother than v2.0 which im running now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070

nighthawk34691 said:
CleanRom 2.1 just came out today in case anyone is interested...im gonna install it and give it a shot...heard it was much more stable and smoother than v2.0 which im running now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070
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How's the new rom? And if I want to install this new rom, do I just do the same thing I did with CM10 (flash, backup, recovery, etc.)?

fr8cture said:
Nandroid Backs up your whole system and Titanium just backs up your apps and app data, Not exactly sure what a IMEI is but if you don't have it you wont have any service.
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Where is everything backed up to? Like say I want to flash a bunch of roms, and later decide to go back to my stock rom, what do I do?

All nandroid backups (cwm) by default are saved to the root of the internal SD card. They typically are small compressed files and really no need to ever move them, though you can have as many as you want, just label and sort them in cwm app.
Titanium defaults to internal SD (again root file that won't be wiped when wiping data), but you can easily change this location to your external to make you feel safer.
Same deal with rom zip files, if you drag and drop through your desktop, you can drop on either sd card or external. If you download through your phone it will be on internal in downloads file, safe from a wipe. You can then move if needs be using a file explorer app. Just remember your location when flashing so you can find your zip in recovery.
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annoyingduck said:
All nandroid backups (cwm) by default are saved to the root of the internal SD card. They typically are small compressed files and really no need to ever move them, though you can have as many as you want, just label and sort them in cwm app.
Titanium defaults to internal SD (again root file that won't be wiped when wiping data), but you can easily change this location to your external to make you feel safer.
Same deal with rom zip files, if you drag and drop through your desktop, you can drop on either sd card or external. If you download through your phone it will be on internal in downloads file, safe from a wipe. You can then move if needs be using a file explorer app. Just remember your location when flashing so you can find your zip in recovery.
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Ahhh ok. So I'm pretty sure that I did a nandroid backup. So if I want to go back to my old rom, do I just reboot into recovery and click restore or something like that?

That's it. I have several nandroid backups of various rom's and configurations that I can then choose from in recovery. Just remember that if one of your recoveries is original stock (which you should have done), just remember that after flashing that backup, you probably will need to reinstall cwm or similar recovery. You won't need to do that with anything other than stock. I'll do my best to answer any other questions, and please tap the thanks button if this helped!

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That's it. I have several nandroid backups of various rom's and configurations that I can then choose from in recovery. Just remember that if one of your recoveries is original stock (which you should have done), just remember that after flashing that backup, you probably will need to reinstall cwm or similar recovery. You won't need to do that with anything other than stock. I'll do my best to answer any other questions, and please tap the thanks button if this helped!
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Oh ok. But if flash the stock rom, will it wipe my phone clean, or will I stay rooted? And do roms take up a lot of storage? I had quite a lot of free space, but after CM10 I lost about 1-2 gb I think.

Yes, roms do take up alot of storage, so its a good idea to put the zip files on your external sd card to keep your internal as free as possible, especially if you have multiple roms that your playing around with. As far as flashing stock, if you mean restoring your stock rom from a backup in recovery mode, then the answer is yes to staying rooted, and no to wiping it clean. It will be in the same state that your phone was in when you made the backup. However, if you flash on an original stock rom it can unroot you and wipe everything depending on how its flashed in. This method really should only need to be done if a backup was not made of your stock rom, or if you have bricked your device in some manner.

Oh okay. So I should be fine then. Which rom do you recommend for this S3? I'm trying to find one that is really stable and is hopefully jelly bean. I'm looking at CleanRom right now, because I like how it incorporates some touchwiz, but I think it's ICS?
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