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Soooo. Im planning on getting this phone. Soon. Realllll soooooonnnnn.
And there are a few things i want to know.
Does this phone have a radio/spl like the htc g1? (just an example) where we have to flash a new radio/spl to flash a certain rom? or can we just flash any rom straight from cwm?
and im not sure whether im going to be getting a rooted or unrooted phone, so to be on the safe side, say i'm not rooted. Is there a way i can root it without a computer?
Once rooted, i know i can flash the "wannabe cwm" from rom manager to flash roms.
Im also from the sgs4g forums where we can go into download mode/recovery mode by the volume button + power button combinations. Is this pretty much the same?
All answers appreciated. (even though im sure not all of them will be quite related to this post and rather flaming me telling me to go search before posting, but maybe thats just the other forums)
Thanks for everything guys. Hope to be a great member and a flashaholic with the g2x
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This phone will be much better than the SGS4G.
First off, do not flash CWM from ROM Manager. The G2x needs a slightly custom CWM.
Best way is to flash CWM via NVFlash. It's kind of sorta like going into download mode. There's couple threads on it in the Development section, so it's easy to find. And you need a computer for that. Once that's done that's pretty much it... Just wipe data, dalvik cache, and head into mounts and format /system. Once you did those 3 things then flash whatever ROM you want.
You don't have to worry about SPL, radio, modem, etc. Good luck.
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Can you lead me to the easiest way to nvflash? Thanks.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847.
Can i download nvflash and do that to my phone even without root? Cause i found out its going to be a BRAND NEW g2x.
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Light-라이트 said:
Can i download nvflash and do that to my phone even without root? Cause i found out its going to be a BRAND NEW g2x.
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You don't need root to flash a new ROM for the G2x. You just need CWM via NVFlash.
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Aight cooooooool. So i can just flash a rom from nvflash right? Aight. All questions answered. Thanks all. Hope this helps other newbies to g2x forums.
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Light-라이트 said:
Aight cooooooool. So i can just flash a rom from nvflash right? Aight. All questions answered. Thanks all. Hope this helps other newbies to g2x forums.
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No, you flash CWM from NVFlash. You flash ROM's through CWM.
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Alright so.. ima be flashing cwm via nvflash tomorrow. If it bricks my phone, can i get the solutions to fix it? Im asking now just in case something happens tomorrow. Thanks guys.
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i sincerly doubt you will brick your phone. Using NvFlash is pretty much easy enough for a monkey so you should be okay.
After that find a already rooted rom you want to load up through CWM. If your staying stock without loading up a new rom you need to get superoneclick to root it.
Tips: Don't unistall system apps unless your sure you don't need them. Once you unistall a system app and you hard reset it won't be there.
Recommended is stock foryo (rooted) rom or Ultimate Froyo Rom
invest a few bucks into gold standard apps (rootexplorer, setcpu, etc)
Hit me up if you have any general questions
Im not a noob. All i needed was to get cwm on my phone.
And i only asked about radios because phones with radios (like the g1 for example) had to flash a different radio to flash a rom. . that question was answered.
And i asked about the nvflash because i bricked my other phone a couple of times via odin. . And that question was also answered.
Currently running weapon g2x. deleted all bloatware/useless items. Just want to ask if i can download the samsung keyboard from my galaxy s 4g. (pushing the keyboard apk to the g2x.) and how would i add korean to it? As im pretty sure we'd have the language somewhere else.
Other than that, thanks all. .
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Just received the lg gx2 today where can i download roms
In the Dev Section, I suggest you do some(LOTS) reading and searching cause I see this ending in a bad way.
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lol. Im just new to g2x ive flashed my epic 4g so i dont think this would b any harder
flipinfin said:
lol. Im just new to g2x ive flashed my epic 4g so i dont think this would b any harder
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Well only reason he was giving you precautionary tips was because you needed to create a whole thread on where to get ROM's when the Dev section is just a couple spots under the General section...
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Well only reason he was giving you precautionary tips was because you needed to create a whole thread on where to get ROM's when the Dev section is just a couple spots under the General section...
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True. Im thankfull 4 any advice n tips. Ive just used one click root for mac though it seems i didnt root. I hold down volume n power n it seems like it restores me back to stock.
I will be nice and point you in the direction you need. Look up NVflash this is how you get cwm. Unlike most phones you can flash the recovery before you get root. Make sure you do a backup of the stock rom and keep a copy on your computer. Then flash what ever rom you wish.
By keeping your stock unrooted back up will allow easy restore of stock system and the use of nvflash to go back to stock recovery if warranty is ever needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
[GUIDE] [10/27/11] [CWM 5.0.2.7] NVFlashing CWM Recovery for Dummies
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Actually this one should be easier to follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
[RECOVERY][APP]Update 09-23: One-Click NvFlasher ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0 and 4.0.1.5
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Thank Scooter and follow the links he gave you. You don't really need to achieve root in able to flash ROM's for this phone. You just need CWM via NVFlash and you're good to go.
To put it onto perspective, NVFlash is kinda like Odin.
** obligatory flaming*
I just died...hahaha
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+1 for funniest thread tonight, and since I feel like crap and this made me guffaw, that's a +10.
I just rooted my phone yesterday and removed all the bloatware (big thanx to Lumin30)
Now I'm wondering if I can make it even snappier without flashing too much stuff on it.. since I'm too new to this business and would prefer having my phone mostly stock
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Boat browser is the fastest I've used. DL from market.
If you have cwm installed. I'm assuming you do since you're rooted. Dsexten's adrenalin shot and the scroll mod can work wonders for making things snappy while maintaining a stock phone.
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For actual data speed, you can probably make it faster by leaving your phone on CDMA mode only (keeps you locked in 3G/4G). If left in Auto mode, it will revert to EDGE when you aren't using data.
I feel like it makes a noticeable difference, since your phone won't need to switch back and forth.
As for the actual speed of a browser, I've been using Dolphin since I got my phone. It's very snappy.
AlexSochi8 said:
I just rooted my phone yesterday and removed all the bloatware (big thanx to Lumin30)
Now I'm wondering if I can make it even snappier without flashing too much stuff on it.. since I'm too new to this business and would prefer having my phone mostly stock
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Flash ICBINB 2.3.7 from dsex its stock with all the tweaks included trust me its fast
and its WCDMA to the post above
Thank's aren't asked for but appreciated
Thanx.. can u please tell me a way to flash that... I'm new to this. My phone is rooted thru superoneclick.
I'm on stock gingerbread. I would love to be able to run that rom since it will free up a lot of system storage... is it glitchy at all?
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AlexSochi8 said:
Thanx.. can u please tell me a way to flash that... I'm new to this. My phone is rooted thru superoneclick.
I'm on stock gingerbread. I would love to be able to run that rom since it will free up a lot of system storage... is it glitchy at all?
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It will be easy for you. First download SGS Kernel Flasher from the market.
Thanx again Lumin... I downloaded the kernel flasher, what do I do now
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Read the first link in my signature where it talks about SGS Kernel Flasher.
ADD:Alex - Let me know if the directions were clear or if you need any additional help.
It was somewhat clear... I appreciate u making that thread and taking ur time to answer but I'm still somewhat clouded... I need to install a kernel with vodoo lag fix before I install a rom.. when I go to the link of vodoo lag fix it says attention its still buggy and vodoo sound maybe coming soon... all of that is making me somewhat worried... but the rom flashing steps are confusing to me since I'm like a blind baby to this flashing stuff.
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AlexSochi8 said:
It was somewhat clear... I appreciate u making that thread and taking ur time to answer but I'm still somewhat clouded... I need to install a kernel with vodoo lag fix before I install a rom.. when I go to the link of vodoo lag fix it says attention its still buggy and vodoo sound maybe coming soon... all of that is making me somewhat worried... but the rom flashing steps are confusing to me since I'm like a blind baby to this flashing stuff.
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If you don't want to use the kernel then you can use KJ1. I haven't had a problem with the kernel. And when you flash the custom ROM it will have that same kernel -- just updated. You only flash that kernel to get CWM to flash the ROM. When you flash the ROM it comes with a kernel that will overwrite the kernel you flash with SGS.
And Voodoo sound is not the same as Voodoo lagfix.
You just need to follow the direction to get where you want. If you think some of the directions are clear... then tell me which one's and how. I will take a look at and see if I can make them clearer.
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If you don't want to use the kernel then you can use KJ1. I haven't had a problem with the kernel. And when you flash the custom ROM it will have an that same kernel -- just updated. You only flash that kernel to get CWM to flash the ROM. When you flash the ROM it comes with a kernel that will overwrite the kernel you flash with SGS.
And Voodoo sound is not the same as Voodoo lagfix.
You just need to follow the direction to get where you want. If you think some of the directions are clear... then tell me which one's and how. I will take a look at and see if I can make them clearer.
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Check your mounts in mounts and storage and read the OP of ROM for correct mounts – U=Unmount / M=Mount. I had to change some coming fresh out of the box.
o Then choose 'install zip from sdcard', then 'choose zip from scard', then go to bottom, find ROM you copied over, select install and wait.
thats a lil confusing...
and to double check the first step:
all i have to do is download Subtly Modified Stock for T959V KJ6 v0.1.1-rc1 and flash that kernel with kernel flasher from the market? simple as that?
Yes on the kernel.
Don't worry about the mounts. I need to change that. The aroma installer will handle that for you now. What ROM are you going to flash?
ICBINB 2.3.7 since I read its mostly stock with no theming and is super fast and only uses 46mb internal space since it heavily debloated... would u recommend it?
BTW thanx again man!
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Yes.
Go reread the guide. Take notes when you go through. PM me anything you think needs to change or be added. If you have flashed the kernel - just flash it - follow the directions to flash the ROM and you are good to go. Take note of the steps in the Aroma Installer you do and PM those also and I will add them to the guide. Aroma Installer is what you will see after you select install for the ROM.
lumin30 said:
Yes.
Go reread the guide. Take notes when you go through. PM me anything you think needs to change or be added. If you have flashed the kernel - just flash it - follow the directions to flash the ROM and you are good to go. Take note of the steps in the Aroma Installer you do and PM those also and I will add them to the guide. Aroma Installer is what you will see after you select install for the ROM.
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OK I'm going to flash it this Tuesday night after work... ill let u know how it goes
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AlexSochi8 said:
OK I'm going to flash it this Tuesday night after work... ill let u know how it goes
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Hopefully you noticed when I said reread the guide it is because I updated it. I am asking for your input as somebody fresh using the guide. I know what I am doing and it is easy to leave out the little steps when writing the guide that noobs may need. Hopefully you can help make it a better guide!
Good luck!
Ye I understood u brother... ill let u know if there are steps to add for other newbs
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Hey Lumin.. so I did like u asked I believe u did miss a step.. I just installed quick boot.. did a back up... but from cwm recovery I don't know where to navigate to install the icbinb rom... it has a list.. back up.. reboot.. update zip file or something like that... etc which one do I chose? And do u need to extract the icbinb rom zip file? Or just put it like that in the root of my sd? Before that do I need to wipe anything? Thanx a lot again
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I found this post on a galaxy nexus forum a few moments ago and decide to bring it to you
finish the sentence off.
You know you're rooted when bootloops don't scare you anymore
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You know ur rooted when ur phone is an entirely new beast than what you took out of the box!
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You know you're rooted when su is requesting root access
Froggys Go Ribbet
You know you're rooted when...
The reason you're constantly tinkering with your phone has nothing to do with communication or games.
You know you're rooted when...
You know you're rooted when tibu is part of your vocabulary
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Radiotsar said:
You know you're rooted when...
The reason you're constantly tinkering with your phone has nothing to do with communication or games.
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Nice
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You know you're rooted when your phone has ics theming on the status bar and your mom can't reach you because of your flashing addiction
And has HTC sense on it
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You know you're rooted when you're looking for stuff to flash
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You know you're rooted when cwm is recovering your phone
My Sensed up infuse sent this
You know you're rooted when you forgot to disable lagfix and bootloop
You know your rooted when you don't even download any apps from the market cuz you're just waiting to flash another rom
Wow
You guys have way too much time on your hands!
you know you're rooted when you feel the need to show off your rom to some random ppl wit random droid in their hands
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you know you're rooted when you feel the need to show off your rom to some random ppl wit random droid in their hands
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You know you're rooted when said random person doesn't understand a thing you're saying about your rom
Froggys Go Ribbet
you know you're rooted when your internal & external storages are full not by pics & musics but nandroid backups and patch files to flash
Twiq said:
you know you're rooted when your internal & external storages are full not by pics & musics but nandroid backups and patch files to flash
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Best one yet!
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you know you're rooted when everytime you woke up and the first thing came up in mind was changelogs
You know you're rooted when no one can reach you bc you're in recovery. <-- this happens to me a lot lol
When I call my fiancée back she immediately goes "were you rooting?" bc she knows my phone is NEVER off unless I'm in recovery lol
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You know you're rooted when your phone is faster than your best friends iPhone
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hey guys the title says it all i have tried numerous times trying to flash custom roms and i keep soft bricking my sidekick 4g
im following all steps to my knowelege and i keep havng to odin my phone
i updated to kj2 and softbricked i might just stay in kd1 and do it but i have spet 2 days straight trying to do it and now i need help
so i am offerinng money through paypal for someone to help me and watch every step i do either by skype call or chatting and directing me
some things that happen to me when im trying:
1. when i wipe data to dactory reset it freezes on formating android_secure....
2. when i back up data it freezes
I do have the custom image flashed
3. when i install the custom rom it installs and when i reboot it comes up with linda and tells me data partition is unavailable or something like that
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please help guys i know theres someone that can help and (wants $15)
thanks
Sidekick 4G
Hm, could yo buy game stuff haha, I don't have a paypal. Ill discuss later, but ill be more than happy to help you!
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I have a suggestion for you change this garbage think about HTC
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are you on red or orange CWM?