[Q] How to install themes on the nexus s - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi just got my NS a few days ago and wanted to know how to get the themes posted on here onto my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you

okay im assuming your on a out of the box phone.
1. Root your phone ! (
1a.Install clockwork recovery ( Back up your phone )
2.READ THIS! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955719) Install Custom ROM stock 2.3.3 (Deoxed) or CM7 ( for crespo A.K.A Nexus S )or what ever you choose.
3. If your running CM7 use the theme manager provided in the ROM ( if not skip to step 4.
4. Download Matted blue theme (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959065)
5. Do some testing on the many kernels provided on this site for best battery drain/CPU over-clock/ sound enhancements.
I recomend these :
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936219 )
Overall advice :
1 : Root the phone
2 : Install Clockwork Recovery
3.1 EASY METHOD : Install 2.3.3 Deoxted Rooted ROM ( Supercurio's Voodoo Kernel - Rooted ) from here -> (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971690)
3.2 HARD METHOD : Install CM7 for Crespo ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957472 ) if you really want lots of themes and a buggy as experience in getting it to run correctly / keep up with updates e.c.t
4 :Use one of Netarchy's Kernels & use Voodoo sound enhancement app from the market
5 : Learn to use search function

My guide, which the previous poster linked has instructions on how to flash ROMs, themes and kernels. I'd be happy to provide support as well if you have questions specifically about the process via PM or in my thread.

Vakas said:
Hi just got my NS a few days ago and wanted to know how to get the themes posted on here onto my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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JaJa... the biggets question is: How to UNinstall themes from Nexus S. That's difficult

Thanks a lot when I get time ill try to root my phone and get things going
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

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[Q] nee help on motorola quench XT3

Hi guys...
i am planning to buy(India) Motorola quench XT3, i need few help from you
Q1. is it advaisable to buy motorola quench xt3? is it great phone for budget price? i don't have much money to spend on phones since i have lost my iphone recently..
Q2. right now they are providing Android 2.1 with it....is it possible to upgrade to android 2.2? official or unofficial upgrade is possible ?
Q3. if i upgrade to 2.2, will i loose any features?
Q4. is xt3 possible to mod? i mean changing theme, adding widgets, etc..
Please help me in this....
i am looking for your support on this.
cheers
Can someone put light on this.....i am looking for your help dears....
its a great phone and i am using it know.Technicaly speaking its a phone that states its camera is 3mp on its backcover but mine is a newer android 2.1 version that motorola recalled it to change its camera sensor.It is shown in the camera launcher which says 5mp.It is pretty similar to the htc legend and i like it as the ui is very fast!It is so far very good and fast.No lag and it is very customisable.It can put almost any widget and at this price,It really is better then any phone even better then the legend.It also has a unscratcheable screen as it is gorilla glass!Its processer is 600mhz and that makes it alot better then the wildfire which loses in every way to the xt3!There is no 2.2 rom yet!But no features will be lost!And i am also a user of the iphone and i dumped it cos this is alot better if you know how to use it to its potential!Battery life is very good and can last a whole day with heavy youtube+web+Music+video usage!Get the phone!You will not be dissapointed!Make sure you get the android 2.1 version as there were two versions of it!
Hey Thanks Alisterrox....Thats great help....much much appriciated...
actually i already bought it - Motorola quench xt3.
i felt its good and the speed also good.....everything is fine...i played few games .....it went smooth.
also i have googled about 2.2 upgrade....few people have upgraded to froyo....which is cynagen mod.
if you know how to root our device...that will be helpful for me....there are few method ...i don't know which one works fine...
if you have rooted your device..pl. give some direction also if you have installed any theme or rom...please guide me how to do that
i hope i am not asking you somuch...
cheers
Root problem
Don't mention it!I did not root my phone as i have heard rumors that an official froyo update is in Feburary!I am sorry for the slow reply!As for cynagen mod it is the orange boston class which means you can try the mod in the class of the HTC legend or HTC Hero!I'm sorry if i am of not much help.However if you like the Samsung Galaxy S theme i have the file and i am gonna leave it here if you want!
Thanks alisterrox...thanks for your help....i already have installed Cyanogen mod 6.1.2 on my system....i didn't know that there will be a official update of 2.2....i could have waited for some time....even the installed cyanogen mod, i am not feeling its good....the touch resposive become bit lagish and the speed is very similar to 2.1...the battery drains early(this is the big issue).....the only benifit is i can install app on my SD card thats all.
between the file which you have attached here....how i can use...can i use 'rom manger to install ?
Thanks
Cheers
It is an apk technically speaking u just place the file in your sd card that will do the trick.You can use any app installer.As for the sluggishness of the mod it is expected as it is a general rom which may not be built for this phone specifically.....i will try probably to write a froyo rom into it if i have the time while i port a htc rom or any rom i can get hold of!Maybe dext motoblur rom as the specs are pretty similar!
Thanks alisterrox...whish you very very happy new year...i will try the theme and let you know....if you buil any rom please let me know...
also i have noticed that ...cyanogenmod people have ported the Gingerbread rom to our devices...pl. do check
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/01/rom-23-cyanogen-mod-7-rc0-for-z71.html
Cheers
ThanQ
I m screwed up with my pretty old HTC Touch.. I am looking for best of HTC Wildfire, Samsung Galaxy 551, Motorola Quench XT3, LG Optimus1 P500, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8..
but after seeing this thread and other threads I will definitely go for Motorola Quench XT3. Only one question how is the display colors and resolution compared with others ?
ThanQ
@ kbmkreddy
according to me ....Motorola quench XT3 is best buy...
Screen quality is better than any other mobile in this category ....(you can check the specification and compare...XT3 is best in class).
i would recommend do check LG optimus 1 p500 also...this is also a pretty good mobile.
cheers
Cyanogen 7 testing.quench running 2.3
Well it's now very very stable.personally I have rooted it and I will provide any help for any one who wants to root and install gingerbread rom to their phone.my phone is now running cyanogen 7 build 28 android 2.3.2.there is no problem whatsoever and is very capable rom compared to 2.2.if u need help feel free to ask.I have a way to install root to update ur phone.I will do my best.and if needed I will give a step by step tutorial to ensure u have a good running 2.3 phone.I will post the tools if needed to ensure u guys will have a good phone.thanks alot for giving me the link!
@ alisterrox
thanks man...its great to hear that gingerbread is working fine in our devices...Please give the proper guide to upgrade our device....that will be a great help for us.
i have tried build 25 of CM7....then again i turned back to froyo...now we have good froyo rom's ...also few official froyo rom's for our device. right now i am using firetrap's rom(froyo).
thanks for the update
hope to see your guide.
cheers
Posting of guide
Well I will post my guide tmr.btw cyanogen has released build 31 alr.not sure how much improved it is but I guess it should be better on the battery(it's horrible on build 28).oh pls give me a link to any official froyo Rom?or link to firetrap's rom?I intend to see which is better on battery and performance as I prefer a quick plain and battery efficient rom.cheers and I will give a detailed guide tmr asap.cheers!
hey here by i have attached few froyo rom's for our device....these are works fine without draining much battery...
i would recomment you to try 'jellybean' 'Apanda' & firetrap rom's to test..
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/01/rom-22-official-apanda-a60-rom-22.html
Bug: 1. there may be a chance to loose IMEI ...also 2. registering the network in the beginning is very slow 3. App2SD is not so good...you can't move everything.
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/02/rom-22-flphfiretrap-jellybean-221.html
bug: when ever you do in setting menu changes....will be restored to the factory setting whenever you restart. but one of the best rom i have ever used.
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/02/rom-22-android-bakpia-cokelat-221.html
bug: it says official rom for XT502 but whenever i install through SUT...it shows some error...but works fine...App2SD is not so good.
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/01/rom-22-official-foxconn-rom-22_28.html
bug: IMEI issue, Have to root, for some device...will be locked...
http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2011/01/rom-22-firetrap-twonights-221.html
bug: App2SD is not good, I didn't like the dialer but this is the 2nd best rom i have used.
hope i have helped you.
cheers
Tried rom
I have tried all but the best so far is the official 2.2 xt502 rom with gingerbread ui.it's very stable fast allows the installation of apps to sd card.also the kernel 2.6.32.9 is way u will want if u want superb battery life and great speed.cyanogen of course is faster but it gives horrible battery life.apanda's and foxconn rom's are very good generally.but I heard the clock speed is capped mostly at 480mhz.apanda's are 600mhz but don't worryfficial Rom usually have no imei fault whatsoever.oh if u are facing problems with any rom that gives u other region setting(that's wat I got with the official rom) just go android market and dl the regional settings app.I suggest the official rom bcos it's made for our phones and u will not get things like commitiva z71 or any other orange boston clones;it say xt502.Apps2sd works fine here if u do a custom partition;I did it and it works fine.generally if u like firetrap has good rom.but recent roms also built on the official rom such as the balakaila rom have the same stable kernel.look for those as they are special kernel for our phone.oh error codes on sutlr are very common as we had clockwork mod to install cyanogen b4...thus it works wierdly.I have been fiddling around and I will most probably attempt rom building on the 2.6.32.9 kernel with no root.complete stock will give good performance.besides the gingerbread ui is gorgeous so try that out!it even has smart dialing enabled unlike other rom's.it make dialling a dream unlike the previous roms mentioned.cheers!maybe we should request for a thread specially for our xt502!
Hi alisterrox,
Where do I get the official update to 2.2 mentioned in your last post? I'm running stock 2.1 rom on my XT502 and need to update specifically for apps2sd and such other features.
Thanks in advance.
Sent from my Motorola-XT502 using XDA App
@ pamfu ...Official rom i have attached in my post...the first link is the official rom for our device(not exchatly xt502 rom but its official rom for similar variant.....i guess you know...its just a brand name...everything else are same).
@ alisterrox ...Thanks man....even i thought the same....official rom are fine to use..its very stable.......
since you have knowledge about rom's...you should cook some rom for our device....we should ask seprate thread for our XT502....that will be very much helpful
Cheers
rom building and guide
well i am waiting for the 2.4 sdk to come out b4 i try anything....oh if u want to know how to update to the 'official rom',the steps are
Flashing non cyanogen rom
Step 1ownload and install the SUTLR to your computer(link to dl:http://uploading.com/files/7942c5ef/SUTLR_v1.7.0.zip/)
Step 2ut the phone in download mode -> red call button + vol up + power.Rmb to download the rom u want on ur computer and unzip it.It is a nbo file.
Step 3:In SUTLR ,choose the option "erase user data"
Step 4:Click flash rom.wait a while and it should work.
Step 5o not worry about the errors u get after flashing.Just go ahead and boot ur phone up.After the motorola badge u will get the green android robot.It should boot up.
Step 4:If u dont like the chinese root explore use system app remover to clear file and dl the full version using applanet
Rmb to always backup ur rom!
If problems persist with booting(applies to most roms)
Step 1:Go into recovery mode(power+vol up+camera button)
Step 2:Using trackball or volume buttons,select wipe cache and wipe user data(select button is camera button,back is power button)
Step 3:Go into advanced settings and select wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats
Step 3:It should work.If there are problems feel free to ask.
Rooting ur phone if u are still on stock 2.1 and want cyanogen
Step 1:Using the universal androot apk provided,install it to ur phone.Click root after installation and opening the app
Step 2ownload rom manager.U can use the market but u can dl the premium version using applanet which is a app that provides paid apps free.
Step 3:In rom manager,flash clockwork mod recovery.
Step 4:Back up ur rom by selecting it in the app.
Step 5l the cyanogen rom u want.Rmb to download gapps or google apps.
Step 6ut the rom rar file into ur sd card root folder.Rename the cyanogen rar file as update
Step 7:Go into recovery mode again.Select the flash 'update.zip' option.
Step 8:After complete,clear all user data,cache and everyting as mentioned b4.
Step 9:Reboot ur phone.U should get the cyanogen mod robot.If stuck at the motorola badge dont panic.refer to the help at the top of this post.
Step 10:Ur done!But rmb to download the latest google apps to ur phone.Its the same way put the gapps mdpi to ur root folder.This time dont rename it.just select flash zip from sdcard.after complete u will get the latest google apps.
Step 11:Voila u are done!
If u have anything such as removing apps from ur phone that u dont one but cnnt semm to uninstall it feel free to ask.I will do my best to help.
alisterrox said:
I have tried all but the best so far is the official 2.2 xt502 rom with gingerbread ui.it's very stable fast allows the installation of apps to sd card.also the kernel 2.6.32.9 is way u will want if u want superb battery life and great speed.cyanogen of course is faster but it gives horrible battery life.apanda's and foxconn rom's are very good generally.but I heard the clock speed is capped mostly at 480mhz.apanda's are 600mhz but don't worryfficial Rom usually have no imei fault whatsoever.oh if u are facing problems with any rom that gives u other region setting(that's wat I got with the official rom) just go android market and dl the regional settings app.I suggest the official rom bcos it's made for our phones and u will not get things like commitiva z71 or any other orange boston clones;it say xt502.Apps2sd works fine here if u do a custom partition;I did it and it works fine.generally if u like firetrap has good rom.but recent roms also built on the official rom such as the balakaila rom have the same stable kernel.look for those as they are special kernel for our phone.oh error codes on sutlr are very common as we had clockwork mod to install cyanogen b4...thus it works wierdly.I have been fiddling around and I will most probably attempt rom building on the 2.6.32.9 kernel with no root.complete stock will give good performance.besides the gingerbread ui is gorgeous so try that out!it even has smart dialing enabled unlike other rom's.it make dialling a dream unlike the previous roms mentioned.cheers!maybe we should request for a thread specially for our xt502!
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Hi Alisterrox,
I'm using official XT502 with 2.3 UI rom too, it worked good so far. But why everytime I restart my phone my internal memory always reduced a little ? I used app2sd with ext3 partition in external. Did it happen too in yours ? Thank you.
@alisterrox
You really rock man! Such flawless instructions! My XT502 upgraded in flat 5 minutes!
THANKS THANKS THANKS ..... MANY THANKS!

Help Please

Im a newb here but heres my question oh yah hello everyone lol
1. When i go to download the live wallpaper that was posted here by bonsai on the new bonsai 3.0.1 it says not installed when i click install...
2. Also on the new bosai rom can't get hulu to wrk when you flash it sys something like not comatable..
3.
Thanks
ROM
Check your ROM version. Android version may be different than your stock version and will not work right with the ROM you installed. You also have to be careful on which ROMs you are installing as you may get an incomplete one that has many bugs.

[Q] Samsung galaxy s i9000 noob asking

Hello xda forum! I am new and totally NOOB! I recently bought a galaxy s i9000 from a little research in the forum I decided that I have to root it because I am already having a lot of problems.. I am having now the original firmware from samsung(updated via kies) and I am in version 2.3.3 (basebend version I9000XXJVO and kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVI-CL210427 [email protected] #2 ...I have no idea what are those things!!! and build number GINGERBREAD.XWJVI) I want to root it on Ice cream sandwich! It look so cool and fast. but I have no idea how and which rom to choose because I saw 3-4 different in the forum.
So...
1. I want to learn how to root and what do I need.
2. I want your opinions on the ics roms (suggest me whats the best)
3. Is everyone have the same problem with the battery!?
4. If I done this and then I want to take the rom out is it possible?
I really thanks you for your time! and sorry if I created a same post..
more info about my phone (found them with a code):
GT-i9000HKDEUR
PDA I9000XWJVI
PHONE I9000 XXJVO
CSC I9000 XXJV9
Thanks again for everything!!!
1)To root your Galaxy S you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 quick and easy.
2) I personally have not used the ICS roms for SGS but this one seems to be the most stable one around http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223
3) Battery issues plagued me when I got my SGS as well, I would suggest getting something like Juice Defender off the market it can greatly help out battery life
4) Yes it is possible to go back to stock firmware all you need to do is flash back the stock firmware which you can find through Google.
1)to root my galaxy I used a modded kernel like cf root or semaphore which give you the root permissions and cwm
2)i never tried a ics rom because i'll try one of them when they will become stable, i don't like beta/alpha roms
3)battery isn't very very good...i can arrive till 8 pm normally, but if i start playing, wifi, music...in 4 hours battery is ko
4)yes if you want to take the rom out, you can flash a stock firmware/rom
hope it helps
then tell me how it has gone
thanks guys for your answers..I will think about doing it..and if I have any other question I will ask you...really thanks from your help
I use and still testing the stock ICS and i have to say that you MUST not install it in my experience so far in a week it have some issues. I am a noob too but learning, and this is a very versatil phone to use and manage. Meanwhile i sugest to upgrade to oldEr versions of GINGERBREAD
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

[Q] How to Intall CM9 4.0.4 Alpha 3 on my new Samsung SL I9003?

Hi !!
Can someone tell me step by step procedure to install DHIRU's CM9 4.04 ALPHA 3....
I have a new mobile.. not rooted.... with installed apps and installed SD card...
Sorry if i have asked a repeated question but even after searching i didnt got any answer.. I dont want brick my phone... Some Slangs i came across while reading development forum...
I will thankful for the help....
Regards,
Sudhanshu Shekhar
it's batter that you don't install the rom if you don't know anythink.. it's batter that you wait for a stable relase ..
but if you want you can make it :
1 root your phone with cf root.. find it on the android development theard and follow the instruction ..
2 install any custom rom based on gingerbread aviable for your gingerbread version.. for example if you are on xxkpq install a rom based on xxkpq but not cyanogen or miui...(they are based on 2.3.7)
3 flash the alpha 3 on the rom... (before you make it wipe data and chace)
if you want backup your apps and games make it after the first step(when your phone is rooted) with titanium backup...
hit thanks if i helped you ;D
Hi...
Thanks... but I heard so much about it. Can't resist it. Anyways I have to start some where...
I wanted the details like how to install custom Rom for gingerbread and same way for dhirus custom Roman...
Thanks for your post.
1 more thing why I need to install the same version as you said ......
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA
to install the xxkpq(you can see your actually firmwere in settings-->about phone) you have to go to the android development and there is a theard with all the firmweres there you can download the xxkpq version and flash it with odin to flash with odin you put it in the pda of odin but if you serach it with google i'm sure you can find some more specific guide in your language
Mine is i9003DDKP4.. dude went to many sites... Got one thing clear... first root then go to titanium back up... then install with ur kp4 rom and then download dhirus cyanogen mod and google apps... then flash both of them one by one..
I guess then i will be done... one question why to flash with kp4 rom and then Cyanogen Mod ...????
Regards,
Sudhanshu
skull2040 said:
Mine is i9003DDKP4.. dude went to many sites... Got one thing clear... first root then go to titanium back up... then install with ur kp4 rom and then download dhirus cyanogen mod and google apps... then flash both of them one by one..
I guess then i will be done... one question why to flash with kp4 rom and then Cyanogen Mod ...????
Regards,
Sudhanshu
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i think it's better to flash a custom rom because so your sistem has ext4 partition and all the ather features that havn't a stock roms
regards, Ramesse
Next time post in cyanogenmod 9 QnA thread
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by IceBolt

[Q] from stock to custom

Hi all,
I am using n8000 from a year now and for me it is the first android device that last with me a complete year with a stock rom ...
I can see the stock rom very satisfying but i only had 2 problems :
1- it is not customizable ( as I need)
2- 4.1.2 jb !!! I cant move my apps to sd ( I had low memory issue now)
So I decided to try a custom rom and all what I need is to find a rom that satisfy my daily usage:
1-I am using my tablet as a phone so I need a rom with a working headset Mic
2-not using S note app alot (occasionally)
As long as as I search here In xda I can't find what I seek so if anyone could suggest a rom for me, I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance
A.helmy said:
Hi all,
I am using n8000 from a year now and for me it is the first android device that last with me a complete year with a stock rom ...
I can see the stock rom very satisfying but i only had 2 problems :
1- it is not customizable ( as I need)
2- 4.1.2 jb !!! I cant move my apps to sd ( I had low memory issue now)
So I decided to try a custom rom and all what I need is to find a rom that satisfy my daily usage:
1-I am using my tablet as a phone so I need a rom with a working headset Mic
2-not using S note app alot (occasionally)
As long as as I search here In xda I can't find what I seek so if anyone could suggest a rom for me, I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance
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If your happy with your current ROM why don't you just root it and install folder mount [root] from the play store and transfer your files to your ext storage.
as it is rairly updated
As it is rairly updated (4.1.2), not customizable (year of usage and it is the same UI and the same everything) and if am going to root it anyway so why dont try a custom rom ?
I am happily rooted using folder mount. I also use nova launcher on my son's n8013.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 4
just unroot ?
kkretch said:
If your happy with your current ROM why don't you just root it and install folder mount [root] from the play store and transfer your files to your ext storage.
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I too am happy with 4.1.2 (I would be happier with a certified 4.3 or 4.4).
You say "just root it." For us dummies, how do I "just root it?"
If I do that and then Samsung updates the firmware, will I get it ok or must I "unroot."
How does one "unroot?"
Many, many, many thanks for any understandable instructions.
mangurian said:
I too am happy with 4.1.2 (I would be happier with a certified 4.3 or 4.4).
You say "just root it." For us dummies, how do I "just root it?"
If I do that and then Samsung updates the firmware, will I get it ok or must I "unroot."
How does one "unroot?"
Many, many, many thanks for any understandable instructions.
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Here is how to root you GT-N8013 < web link
Here is how you unroot < web link
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A.helmy said:
As it is rairly updated (4.1.2), not customizable (year of usage and it is the same UI and the same everything) and if am going to root it anyway so why dont try a custom rom ?
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It looks like you are new here so it may be best for you to start out rooting your Note 10.1 and then maybe install a different launcher.
For your own good read, understand and follow any and all directions EXACTLY when rooting and or installing a custom firmware.
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