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[Q] Android Starter?

Hi everyone i got a few questions on Android terms:
I google much and i know what ROMS and rooting are but still,
1. What is KE7 that everyone keeps talking about? is it a ROM?
2. What is the stock ROM for a Galaxy SII ?
3. Is a customized ROM such as cm7 usually gonna change the whole user interface? or just modifiy the original UI?
If so, wouldnt a launcher such as ADW launcher be unnecessary as it already has modified your UI?
4. What is a kernal?
Thanks a lot guys

Also....what is KF1/KF2 ?
please help

they are the firmwares that samsung release which other roms are based on.

hkgdllm said:
Hi everyone i got a few questions on Android terms:
I google much and i know what ROMS and rooting are but still,
1. What is KE7 that everyone keeps talking about? is it a ROM?
2. What is the stock ROM for a Galaxy SII ?
3. Is a customized ROM such as cm7 usually gonna change the whole user interface? or just modifiy the original UI?
If so, wouldnt a launcher such as ADW launcher be unnecessary as it already has modified your UI?
4. What is a kernal?
Thanks a lot guys
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3. A complete ROM will always bring along a new interface, which might be the same one you have actually using, but could also be a completely different one.
4. You mean kernel?
Its the system core.

Best Stable Stock ROM

Hi I have a stock Att Captivate and my bro wants to put a custom ROM. Can someone link me a STABLE gingerbread ROM. Is there a ALL IN ONE Odin for this phone. I have a Droid Charge so i know how to use Odin. I dont know about this Master Clean so if there is a ALL IN ONE Odin that would be great. Thanks in advance for the help.
NOTE: doesnt have to be fully stock just dont want something crazy custom cause hes not too crazy with android like that

maybe CM7 and after it you can install TouchWiz launcher on it, so i will be visualy as stock

Best rom thread?. What can be best for you, can't be for me and others. That is why these kind of threads are redundant.
On that note, thread closed.

[Q] KT747 Kernel Question

Hi everyone,
Quick question. I've been searching the forums and dev section for a while now, and couldn't find a concrete answer, so I made an account to simply ask. If I am on the Verizon OTA JB update, 4.1.1, rooted with an unlocked bootloader, can I flash the KT747 Kernel without any adverse impacts? I am looking to keep my rom stock for usability (I used to flash all the time on my Droid X and stability issues were problems), but would like to increase performance via a modded kernel. I am just wanting to make sure, since the dev section says I need either JB AOSP or TW. I assume my stock OTA JB is TW?
Sorry for any naive questions. Thanks in advance!

kude87 said:
Hi everyone,
Quick question. I've been searching the forums and dev section for a while now, and couldn't find a concrete answer, so I made an account to simply ask. If I am on the Verizon OTA JB update, 4.1.1, rooted with an unlocked bootloader, can I flash the KT747 Kernel without any adverse impacts? I am looking to keep my rom stock for usability (I used to flash all the time on my Droid X and stability issues were problems), but would like to increase performance via a modded kernel. I am just wanting to make sure, since the dev section says I need either JB AOSP or TW. I assume my stock OTA JB is TW?
Sorry for any naive questions. Thanks in advance!
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Yes you can with custom recovery.

Ya you want the touchwiz kernel, here is the link http://www.mediafire.com/?ixn5n9xjnwbve8r

Thanks guys!
I flashed it and everything seems to be running perfectly fine. I will give it some time until I form an opinion, but I hope I can get the results that many others are reporting.

[Q] N00b seeking suggestion and answers

I have a galaxy s3 Verizon, unrooted. I’m looking to root this device and install a rom. I have rooted android devices before (thunderbolt, tablet) just to gain super user powers for particular apps. I've not installed ROMs, launchers, themes etc. Can someone explain to me the difference between the three?
I would like some suggestions on which to use. I'm looking for a rom that looks sleek (somewhat futuristic, compared to stock JB), gives me customization abilities such as the notification bar widgets, lock screen, etc. I want to be able to remove some bloat ware, I want one that is stable, runs smooth, and gets good 4g. What’s the difference between TW, ASOP, etc?
Do I need to do titanium backup? Will it save all my apps and the data associated with them? Can I use Titanium backup to restore my apps to their previous state after flashing a rom? Do I lose everything when I flash a rom or launcher? What do I use to flash back to stock JB if needed?
I’m not looking for step by step guide, just some answers and suggestions.
Thanks

mentality513 said:
I have a galaxy s3 Verizon, unrooted. I’m looking to root this device and install a rom. I have rooted android devices before (thunderbolt, tablet) just to gain super user powers for particular apps. I've not installed ROMs, launchers, themes etc. Can someone explain to me the difference between the three?
I would like some suggestions on which to use. I'm looking for a rom that looks sleek (somewhat futuristic, compared to stock JB), gives me customization abilities such as the notification bar widgets, lock screen, etc. I want to be able to remove some bloat ware, I want one that is stable, runs smooth, and gets good 4g. What’s the difference between TW, ASOP, etc?
Do I need to do titanium backup? Will it save all my apps and the data associated with them? Can I use Titanium backup to restore my apps to their previous state after flashing a rom? Do I lose everything when I flash a rom or launcher? What do I use to flash back to stock JB if needed?
I’m not looking for step by step guide, just some answers and suggestions.
Thanks
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1.TW is Samsung's ui while AOSP is Android before Samsung messed with it.
2. You don't have to use titanium backup if you don't want to as there is a simpler alternative called Super Backup.
3. You don't flash launchers .
4. When flashing ROMs you only lose apps not data.
5. The stock ROMs are in the android development section.
6. Suggestions for ROMs are based on biases so it is best that you check the ROMs yourself. Whatever ROMs work for others might not work for you.

jmxc23 said:
1.TW is Samsung's ui while AOSP is Android before Samsung messed with it.
2. You don't have to use titanium backup if you don't want to as there is a simpler alternative called Super Backup.
3. You don't flash launchers .
4. When flashing ROMs you only lose apps not data.
5. The stock ROMs are in the android development section.
6. Suggestions for ROMs are based on biases so it is best that you check the ROMs yourself. Whatever ROMs work for others might not work for you.
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what kind of rom would you suggest I try first? TW or AOSP? would super backup restore all my apps after flashing a rom? Thanks for all your help!

mentality513 said:
what kind of rom would you suggest I try first? TW or AOSP? would super backup restore all my apps after flashing a rom? Thanks for all your help!
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Most of the AOSP 4.2 ROMs are in beta stages so I would advise you to hold out until they are in the final stages. So the TW ROMs and the stable 4.1 AOSP ROMs are the way to go for now. Super Backup does restore and backup apps.

what the difference between a rom and kernal. Are kernals aosp & tw or roms? Sorry for all the n00b questions.

mentality513 said:
what the difference between a rom and kernal. Are kernals aosp & tw or roms? Sorry for all the n00b questions.
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Kernels are not ROMs. In real world terms the kernel serves as a translator for your phone's hardware and software to communicate with each other. ROMs are customized versions of Android.

I still suggest Titanium Back up if you want to invest in the pro key the features are a lot better. If you turn into a flashaholic like myself then nothing beats restoring your system to the same way before the flash with one click. but the market has multiple backup apps and i know different people like different apps but TB with pro key I think seems to be the fastest with the most features.

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[Q] GSIII best ROM?

I want to overclock my phone. I recently flashed cyanogenmod 10.1. what would be a good rom to install for overclocking. thanks (please provide links)

prendivilleeoin said:
I want to overclock my phone. I recently flashed cyanogenmod 10.1. what would be a good rom to install for overclocking. thanks (please provide links)
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FYI there is no such thing as a good ROM for overclocking as it is the kernel not the ROM that does the overclocking. All the kernels are in the original android development section and are on the first page of that section.

prendivilleeoin said:
I want to overclock my phone. I recently flashed cyanogenmod 10.1. what would be a good rom to install for overclocking. thanks (please provide links)
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I am running Liquidsmooth's RC1. They are releasing their update soon,
Does anyone have a favorite TW based ROM? I am looking for one based on 4.2. I also heard the international 4.2.1 has been leaded. Has anyone tried creating a ROM based on this release? The TW ROMs just look nices than the AOSP despite all the unnecessary features that are loaded.

The international version of the s 3 has different hardware then the US versions making the leak difficult to port. Also there isn't any TW 4.2 ROMs for this phone as Samsung is working on 4.1.2. Lastly we at XDA have realized that what works for one person doesn't work for others so it is best to check out the ROMs yourself and see what works best for YOU.