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Okay really nooby question i know and i can only presume the answer but if i debrand my phone to Eclair JM8 firmware and reboot will kies then find the desired froyo update for me or will i need to do all further updates through odin?
To be honest if you're going to do that, you may as well slap a custom rom on and take advantage of a modded kernel and all the tweaks IMHO
Trying to stay with the standard ROMs until cyanogen release a stable ROM for the i9000 - which they seem to be taking forever with
You can always play around with diffo roms until CM is sorted, that's what I'm doing.
I suspect in a few months it will go like the winmo scene where virtually all the roms are the same give or take a few pre installed apps and themes
I used to frequently change ROM on my i8910 with hyperx but got sick of the ROM changing formatting the phone and for me to keep running the backups. Think that's why i'm trying to go standard for a bit.
Which custom ROM would you say is the best for the i9000 at the moment and is it stable? Might well go down this path
At the moment I have Doc's V9 BUJP with hardcore's K9a kernel and JP5 radio, I would recomend that apart from for some strange reason I've literally just lost my data connection by mobile, only got WiFi now lol
ho hum, time for a fiddle
Cheers, shall have a look into them.
Hello XDA fourm people! First of all, I want to say thank you to all the devs out there working hard to get us nice things on our phones
I am a noobie at flashing custom roms so I need a bit of help. I have a cricket Huawei Ascend running 2.1 update 1. I recently read about the CM7 rom that has been succesfully ported over to the ascend but I have no idea where to even start. My phone IS rooted using z4root, but i really want to install CM7.
I know you have to do a nandroid back up and then used clockwork mod? I have somewhat of an idea of what these things do, but I dont know how to use them or where to get them. Any help would be appreciated.
Lol and I know that some of you are looking at this rolling your eyes, but I'm just new and trying to get the hang of it.
prepaidandroid.org/index.php?title=CM7-Ascend
They make it where almost anyone can do this so if you have further questions feel free to ask as I have been bricking my phone and reflashing it back to normal since I bought it lol...also you might look into getting multiple custom ROMS at that same site as one is not really better than the other so you'll want to check out all of em at some point
Myself I have flashed Icarus 1.1 and CM7-Ascend-04052011 (also flashed the nightly release of this but just for a recovery reason which failed) I would suggest Icarus 1.1 if you want an extremely stable ROM that runs off the current system you have on your phone. CM7 is still a little unstable but I run it as an everyday driver because it uses 2.3.3 gingerbread and it also allows for system overclocking to 710mhz without the use of third party apps. Like I said though, test drive them all and have fun with it. Just make sure you make a factory back up and a back up directly after each launch of flashing just in case something does go wrong you can also go back to the bulky OS your running now ;-)
tony442 said:
prepaidandroid.org/index.php?title=CM7-Ascend
They make it where almost anyone can do this so if you have further questions feel free to ask as I have been bricking my phone and reflashing it back to normal since I bought it lol...also you might look into getting multiple custom ROMS at that same site as one is not really better than the other so you'll want to check out all of em at some point
Myself I have flashed Icarus 1.1 and CM7-Ascend-04052011 (also flashed the nightly release of this but just for a recovery reason which failed) I would suggest Icarus 1.1 if you want an extremely stable ROM that runs off the current system you have on your phone. CM7 is still a little unstable but I run it as an everyday driver because it uses 2.3.3 gingerbread and it also allows for system overclocking to 710mhz without the use of third party apps. Like I said though, test drive them all and have fun with it. Just make sure you make a factory back up and a back up directly after each launch of flashing just in case something does go wrong you can also go back to the bulky OS your running now ;-)
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Thank you! I followed a thread that showed me how to flash CM7. It is buggy and unstable, but I love it! I've wanted to flash Icarus too, but i think Im going to play around with CM7 for a bit and see how it works out.
Hi All -
So I'm posing a somewhat esoteric question. If you were starting with a new Android device tomorrow, what would you do to it to make it your own?
Root? Unlock? New ROM? Must Have Apps?
Here is the reason for my question. I am ABOUT to be the proud new owner of a Nexus S that should arrive tomorrow. I'm completely new to Android, but am a self proclaimed computer geek and have been an iPhone user since their inception and I just want a new challenge.
I'm on AT&T in the US and bought the i9020A. From what I have read, I will want to get the 2.3.4 update that is now available, and will also want to flash the radio to KB3 to get uncapped data speeds on Ma'Bell...
But what else??
I am pretty much in the same situation.
Bought the NS last Saturday but still far from home (and so having time to evaluate whether to root or not).
Meanwhile you can easily update to 2.3.4 going to the proper menu.
If you are new to Android it might be a good idea to just use it as is for a while. Get used to how everything works and where everything is.
Once you have a good understanding of how to use the OS you can then venture out and flash custom roms and since you've used stock Android you'll be able to spot the changes people have made and appreciate the new functionalities more.
If you are coming from iPhone a lot of the things that you can do only with jail breaking can be done out of the box on Android. You can customise your phone a lot without rooting or flashing a custom rom. One example which comes to mind is the transitions between home screens. On Android switching to any of the popular homescreen replacements (LauncherPro or ADW) will allow you to have many different transition styles.
When using Android you just have to keep in mind that practically everything is customisable. If you really want to you can change individual graphics in the OS. Anyway, congratulations on your new purchase, I do hope you enjoy it and welcome to Android!
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Hi All -
So I'm posing a somewhat esoteric question. If you were starting with a new Android device tomorrow, what would you do to it to make it your own?
Root? Unlock? New ROM? Must Have Apps?
Here is the reason for my question. I am ABOUT to be the proud new owner of a Nexus S that should arrive tomorrow. I'm completely new to Android, but am a self proclaimed computer geek and have been an iPhone user since their inception and I just want a new challenge.
I'm on AT&T in the US and bought the i9020A. From what I have read, I will want to get the 2.3.4 update that is now available, and will also want to flash the radio to KB3 to get uncapped data speeds on Ma'Bell...
But what else??
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I was in you shoes a few months ago, Nexus S was my first ever android device, i was on stock for 2 days then flash cyanogenmod.
In short, do everything you said xD. The differences between custom and stock ROMS are HUGE, especially in Cyanogen Mod
I would update to the latest official Nexus S firmware first (to get the latest radio, etc): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
Then unlock the bootloader, flash latest cwm recovery, nandroid backup, flash the latest CM7 nightly, flash latest gapps, then reboot.
Enjoy your new Nexus S with CyanogenMOD 7.
All this can be done without fully booting up your Nexus S.
PS: (KB3 is not the latest radio, KD1 is)
I'm just going to say that I was on stock unrooted Android 2.2 HTC Evo for 4 months before I ever rooted and flashed Cyanogenmod 6. And I'm really glad I had that time. I appreciated the customizations so much, and really understood why they were a big deal.
I've moved to the Nexus now and had it for a month. I'm back to stock for a while and loving it. Not sure if I will root or flash CM again. Its just not as necessary in the Nexus. Its possible to have a great Android experience without it. Not so true on other phones.
Anyways, I agree that you should run stock for a while until you are feeling really comfortable with all the nuances of the OS.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
If you want to the rooted/custom rom route straight away might I suggest you give miui a go. It is quite possibly one of the most customised and visually polished Android roms available.
ttcrew said:
Hi All -
So I'm posing a somewhat esoteric question. If you were starting with a new Android device tomorrow, what would you do to it to make it your own?
Root? Unlock? New ROM? Must Have Apps?
Here is the reason for my question. I am ABOUT to be the proud new owner of a Nexus S that should arrive tomorrow. I'm completely new to Android, but am a self proclaimed computer geek and have been an iPhone user since their inception and I just want a new challenge.
I'm on AT&T in the US and bought the i9020A. From what I have read, I will want to get the 2.3.4 update that is now available, and will also want to flash the radio to KB3 to get uncapped data speeds on Ma'Bell...
But what else??
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The phone stock is very nice, so you might not have to jump into flashing ROMS ATM. Rooting though gives you alot of options. One being is for titanium backup.
Best backup app on the market IMHO. Android at default lacks a way to backup app data. Say u drop your phone get a replacement and now all the angry birds levels you beat are gone.
nxt said:
I would update to the latest official Nexus S firmware first (to get the latest radio, etc): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
Then unlock the bootloader, flash latest cwm recovery, nandroid backup, flash the latest CM7 nightly, flash latest gapps, then reboot.
Enjoy your new Nexus S with CyanogenMOD 7.
All this can be done without fully booting up your Nexus S.
PS: (KB3 is not the latest radio, KD1 is)
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Hey - Thanks for the info!! You mention that KD1 is the latest radio, but I've read that KD1 still suffers from the speed capping issues and that KB3 is the radio to use if you want full speed 3G connections over AT&Ts cell network.
BrianDigital said:
The phone stock is very nice, so you might not have to jump into flashing ROMS ATM. Rooting though gives you alot of options. One being is for titanium backup.
Best backup app on the market IMHO. Android at default lacks a way to backup app data. Say u drop your phone get a replacement and now all the angry birds levels you beat are gone.
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Thanks for the feedback - is it your contention that Titanium Backup is better than some of the other backup methodologies ... i.e. Nandroid?
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Thanks for the feedback - is it your contention that Titanium Backup is better than some of the other backup methodologies ... i.e. Nandroid?
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Titanium Backup is the best for backing up all your apps and system settings, nothing compares ie. installs busybox for you, can sync to dropbox and etc. Look for your self its saved me plenty of time and reconfiguring a lot. But you need to be carefully with it if going from Stock ROM to Custom. As for a nandroid backup, that is a backup of your entire ROM from the phone. Its a function in Clockwork Recovery.
Where is my 2.3.4?!
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Meanwhile you can easily update to 2.3.4 going to the proper menu.
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I feel like I'm missing out on a secret menu, my nexus has yet to update! Not sure why.. I thought it was due to my carrier. But if the NS is pure google experience that shouldn't impede my update. N1 users have their update! Where is mine!
Flash SuperAosp! Such a tasty rom.. Makes my phone feel so satisfyingly fast
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!!
Here's what I decided to do...
I got my phone, immediately unlocked the bootloader and rooted (installed Clockwork Recovery).
Once rooted, I installed the KB3 radio (immediately see speed improvements - went from .51Mbps Down, and .14Mbps Up to 2.10Mbps Down and 1.12 Mbps up - equivalent if not better than what I was getting on my iPhone).
I think I'll take the majority of the advice I got on here and stick with the stock ROM for now - that's why we bought Vanilla Google, right? I'll play with that for a while and get familiar then go for a custom ROM.
Thanks again everybody...you guys were really helpful and welcoming to an Android N00b!!
Hello everybody,
I´ve got a Rogers Captivate i896 with Firmware version 2.2 (stock Rogers firmware(Canada), flashed 1 year ago, upgrading from 2.1 stock)
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Modem version UXJL1
Rooted, unlocked and 1 click Lagfix
I´m on Rogers network.
Problems:
1) Many applications stop working once updated. IM+ version 4.xx works, anything higher crashes on start. Same story happens with LOTS of apps from Playstore, so I´m forced to be careful when updating apps. This is becoming super-annoying.
2)Recently, installed DROIDVPN and TUN.KO installer to use Dell voice on an Unlimited Mobile Browsing plan(crippled data for WAP browsing). It worked beautifully for 1 day, now starting DROIDVPN or TUN.KO makes the phone restart.
3)I´d like to get rid of built-in garbage, most of which I do not use, to have more control over running apps, especially those that hang themselves into start-up.
4) I´d like to get better battery life. I use my phone more and more, I´ve got 2 batteries and and external charger, and yet i sometimes have trouble getting to the end of the day without my phone dying/I]
Solutions.
I imagine that the only explanation for apps that simply refuse to work is that they are designed for newer Android systems. This happened with Skype that didn´t work with Eclair, but does work with 2.2.
Should I upgrade to ICS?
I have some experience flashing, yet I´m far from an expert. What´s the most fail-safe plan of actions? Would the following work:
1)Backup everything using TitaniumBackup
2)Install custom bootloader that would allow me to flash install.zip from external SD card
3)Choose a custom ROM based on user feedbacks, like Cyanogen MOD.
4)Restore all the apps
5)Experiment with different modem firmware to see which gives me best performance
I no longer have time to tinker around in the dark, so I´d like to have a plan before I get started. Any input on the possible solutions to the problems I´m experiencing?
Thank you in advance.
All the info you need on how to flash (specific to Canadian / Rogers version of Captivate):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
Modems for specific region:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227717
Just a question: why haven't you upgraded to Rogers official GB?
And BTW, ICS is a massive improvement over 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.
I have a great experience with this ICS Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522881
But there are others that are just as good I'm sure.
My 2 cents:
Stay away from ICS. It has the ability to damage your SD card.
Use this post to upgrade to gingerbread. Then use the utility in my signature to get root and cwm. Then choose a GB based ROM that suits your needs. May I suggest Legend?
¨Use this post to upgrade to gingerbread. Then use the utility in my signature to get root and cwm¨
Wouldn´t it be wiser to get clockwork mod before any upgrading just in case things go bad? I vaguely remember using clockworkmod last time I dealt with flashing, isn´t it a loader that allows you to load install.zip from SD card? Or would flashing a new system wipe out the mod as well?
How exactly can ICS damage SD card. Are you talking about the external SD or the built-in SD storage in the phone?
I´ve read partially the threads on Legend and Android Open Kang Project - captivatemtd - Milestone 6. Both sound pretty good. As far as you guys know, which rom is known to give best battery life?
If you're going to upgrade to a custom rom that is Gingerbread or Higher, you will need the Gingerbread bootloaders. That is why I say to go to stock Gingerbread first.
ICS can cause the Encryption Unsuccessful bug as seen here. It will cause you to lose all access to the built-in SD storage. It doesn't happen to everyone, but when it does, you'll wish you had heeded my advice.
Hi,
i have seen many people got problem after installing a new firmware or Rom.
Even though the next update might fix the error, but it feels annoying right?
So do you prefer to stay on stock rom or update if there is a new update?(not custom rom, official one.)
I prefer leaving stock. But i have an SE phone, and they don't do a good job imho of updating/supporting their products. It's a safe answer, but go with what works for you. Our devs are really good, though.
Sent from my rooted tomato using xda app
cascabel said:
I prefer leaving stock. But i have an SE phone, and they don't do a good job imho of updating/supporting their products. It's a safe answer, but go with what works for you. Our devs are really good, though.
Sent from my rooted tomato using xda app
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Thank you
But i afraid if i update and have a problem, and have to change back to previous rom it might affect my warranty, since i still have my phone's warranty i will not root and install custom rom, i afraid it might be affected even though it can still back to stock rom.
I say go ahead and update to a new firmware / rom . It usually shouldn't cause any problems if you follow the steps closely . Also you can always reinstall stock rom and then un root your phone to get your warranty back
I would like to use custom ROM for my HTC to enable Bluetooth file sharing, but it seems like very complicated process.
On my previous smartphone (Blackberry) I always used hybrids.
im abcd said:
I say go ahead and update to a new firmware / rom . It usually shouldn't cause any problems if you follow the steps closely . Also you can always reinstall stock rom and then un root your phone to get your warranty back
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I did install a custom rom before to my previous rom and ever heard about getting warranty back by reinstall to stock rom, but i didn't have a chance to do it, so i am not really sure.
maya79 said:
I would like to use custom ROM for my HTC to enable Bluetooth file sharing, but it seems like very complicated process.
On my previous smartphone (Blackberry) I always used hybrids.
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I had a LG before, and did try some custom rom. It was not so complicated.
But maybe other phone procedure might be a little different.
I've never left any of my Android phones alone ever. When I got my Motorola Droid (my first android OS phone) I rooted it a few hours after activation, a new ROM a few hours later while at work then put it all back to stock and got it replaced with a HTC Droid Incredible with the 30 day swap thing VZW does.
Flashing a custom ROM or staying stock is the whole reason XDA-Developers exists. Stock firmware are solid builds, but they are also very, very limited in what they allow you to do. I say allow because that is exactly what your carrier/manufacturer is doing with their firmware. With a custom ROM, you open the door to so many more possibilities, (ie tethering, mobile hotspot, Superuser access apps,...)
Now whether to stay on a stock FW or go custom, that is going to be up to you and what you want to get out of your device. My wife and I each have a phone and a tablet. All are Rooted. My Phone (Samsung Vibrant) is running a custom ROM by me, her phone (Motorola XT720) is running a custom ROM, her tablet (Nook Color) is running CyanogenMod 7.2, but my tablet (Asus Transformer) is running stock ROM but custom kernel.
Personally, I do not like Touchwiz from Samsung or Motoblur from Motorola, hate the bloat that both manufacturers put in there that I do not use. I also bought my wife a tablet that was Barnes&Noble branded android based FW, but I completley scrubbed it off and put a custom ROM on there for her. So now she has a full on tablet instead of a simple reader. See where I am going with this?
My tablet is fast, has all I need on it and since I am considered a power-user, I tinker with it but at this point I am satisfied with it as stock. Now, that is not to say that I have not altered it. I put a custom kernel on it and frozen some of the bloat that Asus provided. It came out with Honeycomb and then updated to ICS. Since I have had it on HC, it has seen 6 FW updates and every one of the ICS ROMs were terrible and left most users with a useless piece of machinery. Myself, I was able to keep it from de-evolving into that and have been happy with it ever since.
Hopefully this shows you that there are plenty of options for why to use a custom ROM but also to stick to stock firmware. It really just depends on you and what you want. Flashing is easy. Just read the OPs, search and read some more and above all, learn to make a Nandroid Backup.
Personally, I prefer to stay as close as possible to AOSP, with custom ROMs like Cyanogen. You don´t feel bounded by the locks imposed by the manufacturers or, even worse, the carriers.
In my experience, they are not as stable as stock ROMs (currently, I´m having some random reboots with cyanogen 9 in my Galaxy Note) so, if you don´t feel adventurous, stay stock.
Regards,