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OK I've had my mesmerize since it came out, 1st smartphone I finally got the balls to root it, using z4 root, I've read quit a bit around the web but I still quit can't figure out how to upgrade this cell com android 2.1 to 2.2 or even 2.3 but I'd b happy with 2.2 LOL yes I'm a smartphone newbie but gota start somewhere and this group of peeps really seems like the smartest bunch online about this so if any body can get me started with the easy steps (newb friendly as possible anyways) either pm.me post here or you can email me what I need to know and read up on at splitzs69 at Gmail dot com and thank you for the help
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splitzs69 said:
OK I've had my mesmerize since it came out, 1st smartphone I finally got the balls to root it, using z4 root, I've read quit a bit around the web but I still quit can't figure out how to upgrade this cell com android 2.1 to 2.2 or even 2.3 but I'd b happy with 2.2 LOL yes I'm a smartphone newbie but gota start somewhere and this group of peeps really seems like the smartest bunch online about this so if any body can get me started with the easy steps (newb friendly as possible anyways) either pm.me post here or you can email me what I need to know and read up on at splitzs69 at Gmail dot com and thank you for the help
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2.1 is all there is for our phones, currently.
Personally I choose to stick with whats available in the Developmental area of this section of the forums.
I personally have tried the Root, Flashed both the Super Clean ROM and the Pick and Choose ROM and run the Voodoo Kernel on both with GREAT success.
Like you I am new to the Android world and while I have had some past experience with ROMs and Flashing with WinMo, I have found this a totally different world. I have learned a world of info in the last couple weeks from the fine folks here.
I am sure that when a Froyo or Gingerbread ROM is available for out device this is the place it will pop up 1st.
OK I've downloaded some of the root Apps.from the market, the roms you are talking about downloading, are those from the rom manager program? When I went there to download them the mesmerize wasn't in the list, so do I choose the fasinate from the list of Roms? And if so what is the next step after I download the rom?
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OK I've downloaded some of the root Apps.from the market, the roms you are talking about downloading, are those from the rom manager program? When I went there to download them the mesmerize wasn't in the list, so do I choose the fasinate from the list of Roms? And if so what is the next step after I download the rom?
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No, the ROMs that you can use are posted here in the Mesmerize forum under the Development section. The two main ROMs are jt's super clean which is a very good ROM. It has a lot of apps and dependencies removed to make it small and fast. A lot of people like it. The other one is my Pick-n-Pack ROM. It also has apps removed, but no dependencies. It has an add on pack that you can flash the missing apps back into it if there is something missing that you want. Both work very well with the voodoo5 kernel if you decide to flash that also.
Both ROMs have instructions on how to install them in their thread.
Step at a time.
1st step. READ EVERYTHING and READ again.. LOL
Rooting the Mesmerize start there
Then this ClockwordMod for Mesmeirze
Now is time to choose the ROM
Pick and Pack or Super Clean
Then the Voodoo Kernel
Of course you can skip a ROM and leave Stock and just apply Kernel for the Performance increase.
Oh and if all else Fails.. How to Get back to Factory Stock.
The phones are similar to Fascinate and the ClockworkMod we are useing will be Modified by you in Step 2 to work with our phone using the Fascinate choice in CWM.
BUT PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MODS that you can download through CWD..
Allright Bro I will take my time reading and give you an update when I'm done thank u tenfold for the info
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Allright Bro I will take my time reading and give you an update when I'm done thank u tenfold for the info
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No Worries mate.
Who better than the Original Dummy to write the book eh?
Hi. Im fairly new to the Android OS. I just switched from an iphone. And ive been seeing/hearing a lot of talk about rooting, flashing roms, etc. I know that there are probably many threads on this, but I just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of rooting, flashing roms and such. And if I decide to do so, how do I? What rom would be best (for my sgs4g)? Sorry if this was too muxh to ask. Thanks in advance
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edwenoid said:
Hi. Im fairly new to the Android OS. I just switched from an iphone. And ive been seeing/hearing a lot of talk about rooting, flashing roms, etc. I know that there are probably many threads on this, but I just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of rooting, flashing roms and such. And if I decide to do so, how do I? What rom would be best (for my sgs4g)? Sorry if this was too muxh to ask. Thanks in advance
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Well right now, the best ROM you can have is Gingerbread, which just came out recently.
Rooting is very similar to Jailbreaking when it comes to iPhone; it allows you to perform speed tweaks, and enable functionality not available on standard software.
As for flashing these ROMs, make sure you download a program called ODIN.
Before that, install the Samsung USB Drivers and read THIS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
I compiled a few tutorials on some various tweaks on my site as well, and have a few download links for files if you need them.
Good luck!
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Well right now, the best ROM you can have is Gingerbread, which just came out recently.
Rooting is very similar to Jailbreaking when it comes to iPhone; it allows you to perform speed tweaks, and enable functionality not available on standard software.
As for flashing these ROMs, make sure you download a program called ODIN.
Before that, install the Samsung USB Drivers and read THIS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
I compiled a few tutorials on some various tweaks on my site as well, and have a few download links for files if you need them.
Good luck!
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Im not sure that Gingerbread would be the best choice right now for someone just starting out. It appears that the ROM that whitehawkx just releases still has a few bugs to be worked out. I would say that Bionix is probably a better choice for the moment.
Hah thanks. But I just had a few more questions. Do I need to be rooted to install gingerbread? Is flashing necessary? And is installing the new software just as easy as jailbreaking like an iphone?
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First off. Post in the correct section. This belongs in General. Please try searching before making a new thread. You know that this has been answered several times in multiple threads. I came from and Iphone too and I took the time to do the research. First just go to the Bible for SGS 4G. You'll find it here in this section. Make sure you read everything. I too was a noob but I took the time to read everything before posting a new thread on what's been answered just for your convenience.
edwenoid said:
Hah thanks. But I just had a few more questions. Do I need to be rooted to install gingerbread? Is flashing necessary? And is installing the new software just as easy as jailbreaking like an iphone?
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I would suggest doing TONS of reading on all the topics related to flashing/rooting/etc... Another reason why I think Gingerbread would be a bad choice for you right now is because I don't think ClockworkMod works with it yet. Without CWM you won't be able to do things like installing zips from your SD card and doing complete backups of your phone in case you mess something up. Yes, you will need to be rooted in order to flash to a new ROM. Flashing is only necessary if you want a ROM. Like what you have? Then don't flash.
Android is a pretty easy OS to use when you get used to it. But make sure that you take it slow and read everything carefully. Hope this helps.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone.. I'll be sure to look into this morw before I decide what to do.
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Im not sure that Gingerbread would be the best choice right now for someone just starting out. It appears that the ROM that whitehawkx just releases still has a few bugs to be worked out. I would say that Bionix is probably a better choice for the moment.
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Ehh, I've been running on Gingerbread and aside from a single bluetooth issue, I really have no complaints.
Bionix is a good choice too, though. You may be right in suggesting that as a beginners ROM.
So, Go with Bionix, edwenoid, it'll allow you to do many more tweaks.
Remember, this might seem pretty complicated at first, but I've had a Galaxy S 4G for only about a month now and i'm not too bad at this whole tweaking thingamajig
Thread closed please search before you post.
I just rooted my phone to delete preloaded apps ... I was wondering what else can i do to make it better??? thanks for your sugestions and help
See the bible thread. Has everything you need to know that can be done to this phone
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
To make your life easier looking for the SGS4G Bible. It's generally on the first page of the dev forum anyway, but there you have it. It is full of amazing things you can do!
Flashing a custom ROM would be the traditional thing to do. I'm assuming you've never flashed a custom ROM before, much less on a Samsung phone.
So things to look out for would be learning Odin and ClockWork Mod.
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In he bible i see a list of things to do but im so new to this i dont know the order of it all what do u recommend i do first??
The first thing I did after rooting was use this thread to learn how to flash my first ROM. From there you should be able to figure out where to go with your SGS4G fairly easily!
Im confusedddddd !!! jjajaja ill get it .... thanks so much !!
do i make the changes with the phone plugged in via usb or on the phone directly?? sorry its just im not fully understandig here
after you read that guide. download odin from the bible under the "useful files" section. then follow the noobs guide to odin (also in the bible) to odin "bali 3.3uv". i think it was posted by fbis in the dev section. this will give you the latest clockwork mod for the phone. with this...you are ready to flash. go to the dev section and choose your rom. when you figure it out. let me know and i will walk you through it.
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do i make the changes with the phone plugged in via usb or on the phone directly?? sorry its just im not fully understandig here
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it depends what you are doing. like i said. odin bali 3.3uv following the noobs guide to odin and we will go from there.
just a little confused i have to download something do i go there with my phone or the computer??
i personally download everything with my computer and move whatever has to be moved to my phone. i like to archive everything and have it for future reference.
how can i accesses the sd card??
i appreciate all of your help ,,,,, but how do you transfer from pc to phone?
when you plug in the phone, it should ask you. if not, make sure you go into settings applications usb settings and choose mass storage
can you please suggest one to me im to new at this .... i looked around but didnt really understand,,, thanks
Search around the forum and see what sounds good. Make sure you read carefully too, before there's another "OMG, I BRICKED" thread. Even in the event that happens, be sure to search around the forums for immediate answers too.
We can't really tell you what ROMs to flash, as everybody has their own personal preference. However, if you just want something simple to flash, I think nothing gets more simple than Bionix Frost by Team Whiskey. As long as you read carefully, there will be no problems.
Good luck.
First you're gonna need CWM, which comes with the Bali kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195860
Next you need a ROM, lots of people were using this rom (icbinb):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1157593
If you're not willing to read and follow instructions then please don't try to mod your phone, you might brick it.
As many will mention to you and have mentioned, the bible thread is your friend:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
Read and click, read and click.
How about icbinb 2.3.4? I an currently running bionix frost
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that sounds good to me ... mmmm im scarded im ging to ruin my phone but i want to do it
Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
If you are on gingerbread 2.3.6 you have the latest stock rom.
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Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
You have it.
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
Yes
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
Yes
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
Play around and find out. Go to the market and look for apps that require root.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
Yes
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
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I have 2.2.1. Firmware version, how do I get 2.3.6? and again thanks for all your help.
Your best bet is to read the stickies in the forum. All the information you need is here ready for you to read. There are step by step very detailed instructions for what you need to do.
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Here is a link to get you started. And to serve as an example of the effort other members have made to make this as painless as possible for you if you are willing to read.
Step by Step on how to flash any Gingerbread ROM
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alright I'm following the guide, can someone link me to a stock 2.3.6. ROM?
Have your pick. Stock included. Again notice this is a sticky that is easily found if you'd look. Good luck.
golmar88 - {BIBLE} Galaxy S 4G (12/25/11)
Here is a CWM flashable gingerbread stock from RaverX3X:
RaverX3X - Kj6-Rom-CWM-Offical-GB-2.3.6
If you want the best of the best roms, of course IMO, follow Raver's work.
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Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.
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Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.
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Stock 2.3.6? You can either upgrade via Samsung's official Kies Mini software or you can grab RaverX3X's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical. It's based on the Kies files downloaded from Samsung just repackaged for ODIN for people having issues using Kies.
Reread above.
Edit: Stephen beat me to it. I put a CWM flashable stock link above. He posted the odin version. If you become familiar with flashing in CWM you can flash any rom... at least that has been my experience so far.
Edit 2: Here is another helpful set of instructions with files included: GB Ext4 Starter Pack
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We also have a wiki page for our phone. Search the general forum for 'wiki' and you'll find a thread I posted about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/
Search the page for 'T959V'. Click on the link on the name of the phone below the image.
Happy New Year!!!
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I'm following this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But when it says "Step 10: Download drhonks KG4 kernal.", which one do I download KG4 or..., and which md5 file inside do I use?
Search the developer forum for "kj6 one click" Read the entire thread. Pick the option with the OP's beta kernel. Proceed to flash. click thanks to the OP. Easiest method ever.
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Hey man.... go down a couple threads to downgrading KJ6. Stephen and I walked that guy through the same thing you want to do. If you have any question after reading that thread we are here to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421639
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Okay I am seriously confused right now. Can we just start over fresh?
Basically this is what happened:
1. I succesfully rooted my phone using superoneclick
2. I was going through the tutorial found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But then Stephen mentioned that I could just using kies through samsung.
3. I tried Kies, but it didn't work
4. I talked to samsung representatives for like an hour with no success
5. I tried to put stock gingerbread from RaverX3X.
6. I almost bricked my phone since it just nonstopped restarted while displaying a bunch of dots on the screen
7. I restored my phone to factory settings
Right now it says I have 2.3.4 (Gingerbread I believe), but I have no idea how... So what I'm looking to do is to put RaverX3X's official gingerbread on my phone. My phone is not rooted, and doesn't have anything on it I believe. No USB drivers either. Where should I start?
And again thank you guys for sticking with me and helping me, I am so confused so if you can just either give me step-by-step instructions, or link me to a topic that has them. THANK YOU
Double check what version your phone says it has. 2.3.6?
If so you have what you want it seems.
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I have firmware 2.3.4.
Thanks for the quick reply, and everyone else for your help.
Did you read the thread I posted above? There is some good info pertaining to your situation.
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Well guys, Ive been searching long and hard to find out how to do this and keep seeing I need to use Odin. I have no clue how to use Odin and consider myself lucky that I was able to even flash CM10.1 Jellybean successfully. I do have a full backup of my original rom. I just want a rom that will work. CM10.1 is good but I wasn't able to get my apps put back on (I followed the instructions on how to do it but it keeps giving me a formatting error). It seems this phone hasn't worked good at all since it had the stock Froyo on it. The 2.3.6 Gingerbread update worked except for that texting issue of to many characters.
I have been reading that lots of people seem to like the Valhalla final rom. I have the Samsung Galaxy s 4g (T959V). Or do you guys recommend another more current rom? I am really clueless about how to do these things. Also, when you root a phone does that mean you can no longer get apps off Google play?
One more thing, what's the deal with different kernerls? I know nothing about them either. Are they just to do with communicating with the hardware or is there more to them?
I see different launchers and know nothing about them or if I can use them for my phone. Wouldn't know how to install one either. I'm sure I can customize what I already have but don't know how or what to try. Maybe that should be first. I would really like to have my facebook app back though. If you guys could just give me some links, that would be great too. Thanks in advance everyone.
If you want to go back to a bml gingerbread rom you have to one click back to stock.
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How would I go about doing that? Can I just do it in CWM?
Follow the guide in the second link of my signature.
There ya go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
Second post is what you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
Lumin's guide is almost noob proof and the heimdall one-click collection is my go to for when I gotta go back to stock
Thanks guys
Didn't work and now my phone isn't recognized at all
Never mind guys, got it to work. Thanks again!!!!