[Q] General noob questions - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

First off, i apologize for my noob questions but i would prefer to ask these before i mess with my phone. so here goes:
what's a kernel and what does it do?
same for modem (or are they the same)
what is the difference between odexed or deoexed and is there an advantage to one or the other?
what are some good ROMs for the SGS4G?
i'll post more as i think of them

Juls317 said:
First off, i apologize for my noob questions but i would prefer to ask these before i mess with my phone. so here goes:
what's a kernel and what does it do?
same for modem (or are they the same)
what is the difference between odexed or deoexed and is there an advantage to one or the other?
what are some good ROMs for the SGS4G?
i'll post more as i think of them
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I'll post this in pretty basic terms for ease of reading.
A kernel in general terms is what makes the phone run. It's the nuts and bolts. In linux you have different kernels and they all provide certain features. ROM's run on the kernel and provide the screens if you will, the features of the phone. Kinda like your computer's operating system.
Modems/Radios are firmware that control the baseband radio chipsets on your phone device to communicate to the data network for your carrier. You connection to your carrier. Specific to your phone and carrier.
When you have an odexed system you basically have apk's and odex files inside of your file system. The idea behind it is that odex files load up on boot to help speed up loading the APK's. However, it makes it hard to modify the system APK's since it loads parts from odex and parts from the APK.
Deodexing is basically repackaging the APK's and odex files so that they are reassembled and therefore making sure the application package is back in once piece.
This allows the ability to make theming modifications (battery, clock color etc.) without conflict, knowing that the application package is back together.
There are no ROM's per se yet for the SGS4G there is the Bali Kernel which adds some great enhancements made by Dr Honk, see it in the SGS4G android development forum.
There are also SGS4G deodexed kernels such as VUVKD1 DEODEXED from Krylon360 or Whitehawkx, also in the Android Development forum. These builds of the kernel provide the ability for theming, with Whitehawkx build you have the ability to do custom lock screens, there is a mod for supporting custom boot animations etc.
Hopefully this helps you understand more

joedeveloper said:
I'll post this in pretty basic terms for ease of reading.
A kernel in general terms is what makes the phone run. It's the nuts and bolts. In linux you have different kernels and they all provide certain features. ROM's run on the kernel and provide the screens if you will, the features of the phone. Kinda like your computer's operating system.
Modems/Radios are firmware that control the baseband radio chipsets on your phone device to communicate to the data network for your carrier. You connection to your carrier. Specific to your phone and carrier.
When you have an odexed system you basically have apk's and odex files inside of your file system. The idea behind it is that odex files load up on boot to help speed up loading the APK's. However, it makes it hard to modify the system APK's since it loads parts from odex and parts from the APK.
Deodexing is basically repackaging the APK's and odex files so that they are reassembled and therefore making sure the application package is back in once piece.
This allows the ability to make theming modifications (battery, clock color etc.) without conflict, knowing that the application package is back together.
There are no ROM's per se yet for the SGS4G there is the Bali Kernel which adds some great enhancements made by Dr Honk, see it in the SGS4G android development forum.
There are also SGS4G deodexed kernels such as VUVKD1 DEODEXED from Krylon360 or Whitehawkx, also in the Android Development forum. These builds of the kernel provide the ability for theming, with Whitehawkx build you have the ability to do custom lock screens, there is a mod for supporting custom boot animations etc.
Hopefully this helps you understand more
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Not sure if you could have worded that any better.
As a fellow noob I appreciate this explanation as well.
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danstheman7 said:
Not sure if you could have worded that any better.
As a fellow noob I appreciate this explanation as well.
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Anytime

joedeveloper said:
I'll post this in pretty basic terms for ease of reading.
A kernel in general terms is what makes the phone run. It's the nuts and bolts. In linux you have different kernels and they all provide certain features. ROM's run on the kernel and provide the screens if you will, the features of the phone. Kinda like your computer's operating system.
Modems/Radios are firmware that control the baseband radio chipsets on your phone device to communicate to the data network for your carrier. You connection to your carrier. Specific to your phone and carrier.
When you have an odexed system you basically have apk's and odex files inside of your file system. The idea behind it is that odex files load up on boot to help speed up loading the APK's. However, it makes it hard to modify the system APK's since it loads parts from odex and parts from the APK.
Deodexing is basically repackaging the APK's and odex files so that they are reassembled and therefore making sure the application package is back in once piece.
This allows the ability to make theming modifications (battery, clock color etc.) without conflict, knowing that the application package is back together.
There are no ROM's per se yet for the SGS4G there is the Bali Kernel which adds some great enhancements made by Dr Honk, see it in the SGS4G android development forum.
There are also SGS4G deodexed kernels such as VUVKD1 DEODEXED from Krylon360 or Whitehawkx, also in the Android Development forum. These builds of the kernel provide the ability for theming, with Whitehawkx build you have the ability to do custom lock screens, there is a mod for supporting custom boot animations etc.
Hopefully this helps you understand more
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Damn insightfull. Thanks from a noob.
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and FKNFOCUSED modded notification bar. rockin CWM3 BETA.

Then what's the difference between KB5 and KB1?
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Juls317 said:
Then what's the difference between KB5 and KB1?
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So there is VUVKB5, VUVKC1 (Unreleased engineering build), VUVKD1 (Latest Build).
Haven't heard of KB1, I think you probably have it mixed up with KD1.
Anyhow, KB5 to KD1 there were bug fixes, MMS related bug issues fixed etc. The change log is here:
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsu...our-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4G-Community/td-p/839429
If my post helped, feel free to click the thanks button.

Thanks. A great beginners primer

joedeveloper said:
So there is VUVKB5, VUVKC1 (Unreleased engineering build), VUVKD1 (Latest Build).
Haven't heard of KB1, I think you probably have it mixed up with KD1.
Anyhow, KB5 to KD1 there were bug fixes, MMS related bug issues fixed etc. The change log is here:
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsu...our-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4G-Community/td-p/839429
If my post helped, feel free to click the thanks button.
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ok, so Krylon360 is working on CWM for the SGS4G and (at some point) talks about using KD1, so how can I go about flashing KD1 to my phone without using a windows PC (i have a mac)?

Sorry for noob question. I've been studying hard lately and with all the recent developments it had been overwhelming. Anyway.
I have been trying to download the modded recovery binary needed for CWM 3.0 directly to my phone using the multiupload link provided by Krylon360.
When I try to download it on my phone I get cannot download content not supported on my phone. Am I doing something wrong that I can't download straight to my phone? Do I need to check to a box somewhere?
Do I have to download the recovery binary and CWM to a computer first and then to my phone?
Is there a way I can do this with just my phone? I have Root explorer pro, super manager, file explorer, ect...I was really hoping to do it using my phone because I don't have full time access to a pc.
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply.
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I downloaded it to my computer and then moved it to my phone using Awesome Drop (found in the Market) and then put the binary in the proper folder using Root Explorer but since you don't have full time access to a computer I don't know how you would go about this. I would suggest just using the limited time that you have on the computer, it should only take a few minutes
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Juls317 said:
I downloaded it to my computer and then moved it to my phone using Awesome Drop (found in the Market) and then put the binary in the proper folder using Root Explorer but since you don't have full time access to a computer I don't know how you would go about this. I would suggest just using the limited time that you have on the computer, it should only take a few minutes
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I'll check that out when I can...if I'm going to be modding I should probably pick myself up a good inexpensive laptop.
I am so used to being a download/install nut that I was hoping to be able to do it in a more familiar way. This modding stuff is a whole other ballgame and I can't wait to play. Lol.
Thank you for you advise. It is greatly appreciated.
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Jerry D said:
Juls317 said:
I downloaded it to my computer and then moved it to my phone using Awesome Drop (found in the Market) and then put the binary in the proper folder using Root Explorer but since you don't have full time access to a computer I don't know how you would go about this. I would suggest just using the limited time that you have on the computer, it should only take a few minutes
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I'll check that out when I can...if I'm going to be modding I should probably pick myself up a good inexpensive laptop.
I am so used to being a download/install nut that I was hoping to be able to do it in a more familiar way. This modding stuff is a whole other ballgame and I can't wait to play. Lol.
Thank you for you advise. It is greatly appreciated.
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You can download directly to your phone using a different browser like dolphinhd.
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I personally use Skyfire
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joedeveloper said:
So there is VUVKB5, VUVKC1 (Unreleased engineering build), VUVKD1 (Latest Build).
Haven't heard of KB1, I think you probably have it mixed up with KD1.
Anyhow, KB5 to KD1 there were bug fixes, MMS related bug issues fixed etc. The change log is here:
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsu...our-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4G-Community/td-p/839429
If my post helped, feel free to click the thanks button.
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so should i flash the KD1 kernel from Krylon? and a coulpe more questions:
when you clear the phones cache, data and dalvik cache through CWM, what does it do? what do i lose? i know some ROMs require it and i don't want to flash a ROM that will make me lose something that i wanna keep

golmar88 said:
Jerry D said:
You can download directly to your phone using a different browser like dolphinhd.
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Thank you! I'm going to check dolphinHD out.
I have used dolphin in the past but was unaware that it had a better download capability than stock. The message I got was that the phone could not support the content so it never occurred to me to try another browser. Good stuff!
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golmar88 said:
Jerry D said:
You can download directly to your phone using a different browser like dolphinhd.
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I downloaded Dolphin HD as you suggested and I was able to download the Modded Recovery Binary directly to my phone.
THANK YOU!!!
Now I just have to find out the steps I need to do to replace the recovery.bin files using Root Explorer Pro and then get CWM 3
Very exciting stuff for a noob like me. Lol.
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Go into root explorer and go to /system/bin and then paste the file there. It will prompt to overwrite the.current recovery file and just replace it although I suggest copying the original to your external SD card first just in case
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The good news is you will have to.do it again but you'll get the final release.
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[DUMP] T959VUVKB5 Deodexed/Rooted

The link below is a ZIP file that contains the /system and /data dumps from the Samsung Vibrant 4G.
I have removed SOME of the bloat, deodexed the APKs, and added root permissions.
THIS IS NOT A ROM....PLEASE TO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH WHEN CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY IS RELEASED.
Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BUPWRNJ1
What exactly is this for?
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tq745 said:
What exactly is this for?
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Developers who dont have the Vibrant 4G to look at, disect, and make their magic
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I think it would have been better to include the bloatware, some people use those apps that come with the phone but whatever. Good work
IAIRonI said:
I think it would have been better to include the bloatware, some people use those apps that come with the phone but whatever. Good work
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Like I said, its for developers, and most developers remove all bloatware, then, if the user wants, they can re-download what they need.
He's just trying to help out guys. Once CWM gets built, you can flash this and you phone will be better optimized due to being deodexed.
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Anyone tried manually copying over the Framework and App folders from this zip file into their existing file structure?
krylon360 said:
Once CWM gets built, you can flash this and you phone will be better optimized due to being deodexed.
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Wouldn't the rom already be deodexed out when it's released, or would we then need to flash this afterwards?
flyinbird93 said:
Wouldn't the rom already be deodexed out when it's released, or would we then need to flash this afterwards?
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no, Stock is ODEX'd. You would need to deodex it. This would allow you to make themes, and modify system files.
krylon360 said:
no, Stock is ODEX'd. You would need to deodex it. This would allow you to make themes, and modify system files.
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Right, that's what I am saying. If we flash a custom rom this file would not then be needed by us, the "non-programmers"
great work. i would love voodoo sound on my vibrant 4g. and also voodoo lagfix...my quandrant score is 900 lol.
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[Q] Rooting problems, please help!

Hi everyone. I am trying to root my wife's galaxy s 4g (I have a vibrant). I am using a mac with parallels and windows xp. I have tried all of the instructions. I have the drivers installed, net 2.0 framework, mono for xp installed usb debugging turned on...yada yada. Every time I try to open superoneclick it fails to run...it gives me an error message that the application had to close and then offers me the option to send error report. I've tried downloading superoneclick versions 1.7 through 2.1 and none of them will run. What am I missing? Why is this so hard?
Thanks
jstein222 said:
Why is this so hard?
Thanks
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maybe its the mac and the way it handles usb input through parallels.. do you know anyone with a windows PC that you could use for 5 mins?
Unfortunately I don't. the phone gets recognized by windows just fine when I plug it in. I just can't get the superoneclick app to open
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All you need is Odin, there are numeral roms available that are already rooted.
There's really no need super one click.
Just keep in mind that your phone is completely different, in other words only use files meant for sgs4g
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QUIETLYloud said:
All you need is Odin, there are numeral roms available that are already rooted.
There's really no need super one click.
Just keep in mind that your phone is completely different, in other words only use files meant for sgs4g
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Thanks, however I don't necessarily want to flash a rom. She is very happy with touchwiz, I just want to be able to delete bloatware, make backups, etc....basically I just want her to have root access. If she wants to flash a rom she can do that later, it's her first smartphone and she's not that adventurous.
There's stock roms rooted as well such as kd1(last official rom released for sgs4g) and most of the roms still use touch wiz. They can be found in the sgs bible. As long as they have the word "stock" in them they are just that... Stock with every piece of bloatware included.
Hope this helps
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063696
Like this one.
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oh, that's good to know, thanks. Do you know if those roms will wipe? Would she need to back up all of her data and apps first? Also, if she did need to back everything up, how is that done when not rooted....i've always done nandroid and/or titanium backups on my phone.
Defiantly backup first... Titanium should do.
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IMO, you should flash KH2 and drhonk's kh2 kernel. It adds ext4 support, auto-roots and adds red cwm, but leaves things stock from there on. There's a raw odexed leak available on these forums, as well as a stock but deodexed (well, the crt on/off effect is added), as well as whitehawk's Valhalla, which is stock (and deodexed), except it has the power menu mod and custom lockscreens (9 of them, zOMG).
My personal recommendation is the odexed leak and drhonk's kh2 kernel. I'm not big on deodexed roms, myself, but it's more a personal choice than anything. Also, if you go this route, all you need is Odin
Moving to Gingerbread is the best thing I ever did on this phone. I strongly urge you to dump froyo straight away, and make the move to gb!
Hope this helps you decide what to do
[Odin]What Time is it? It's Leak Time T959VUVKH2 Build Date 08/11
[Kernel][GB][KG4/KG6/KH2] Stock Kernel + CWM + Voodoo EXT4 Lagfix
[ROM-Leak][CWM] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKH2 Deodexed + CRT On and Off Enabled!
[ROM] Valhalla v1.1 [KH2][9 Lockscreens!][9.15.2011]
Oh, and, if you're like me, you HATE the T-Mobile jingle/animation.
Here's a little package I cooked up for CWM to replace the T-Mobile boot/shutdown animations and sounds with those from the Galaxy S II (GB only):
[MOD][CWM][GB] Galaxy S II Boot/Shutdown Animations w/Sound
I would love to backup first, but I don't know how if I'm not already rooted. Titanium only works with root.
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There are other apps in the market that can backup your apps that don't require root.
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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Why don't you just use Odin to flash Bali on froyo. Backup. Flash gb. Restore data. Not sure if that will work. I remember there being froyo to GB issues. just list your apps and start from scratch. It's worth it, as jay says.
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If you want to restore your froyo apps on GB, you can either use Titanium Backup, or these steps in the advanced restore option in CWM, as tested by another member here:
Flash whichever GB ROM you want according to instructions, but don't boot the rom when complete (do a battery pull if you have to).
Flash Bali Kernel on top of your GB rom, DO NOT BOOT THE ROM
Use CWM, go to restore, then advanced restore your data, DO NOT BOOT THE ROM
Reboot recovery, and flash one of DrHonks GB kernel
That *should* restore your data. I personally haven't tried this, but a few members reported that it works.

ROMs without CarrierIQ

Have any of the recent custom ROMs for Infuse removed CarrierIQ?
J101 said:
Have any of the recent custom ROMs for Infuse removed CarrierIQ?
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Anything Hellraised should be OK.
Anything based on the AT&T leaks - beware.
I would think only stock (or mostly stock) AT&T ROM's would have CIQ. Ported I9000 ROM's, CM7/MIUI and Rogers ROM's are most likely clean.
Thanks. It's too bad I've preferred the ATT based ROMs so far.
when i saw the video on carrier iq i went through my phone trying to find evidence of it on my phone running cm7. it appears to be clean unless its running at some sort of linux level. not sure about what the phone is actually logging to internal/unshared logs though.
CM7 is ALWAYS CIQ-free.
The original Rogers UXKG3 release had CIQ but it was one of the first things gtg removed in Infused 2.x - Rogers CIQ was far less invasive than other CIQ implementations.
Froyo AT&T ROMs seem fine.
Gingerbread AT&T leaks for Infuse seem to be bad news.
I've been seeing people Hellraising what appear to be Captivate AT&T leaks - these could have CIQ.
For those wondering how to check if their ROM has CarrierIQ:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17612559&postcount=110
This is some good information. Thanks guys!
Fwiw, I just removed my Ciq and my handset seems snappier. Rooted stock froyo.
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KevinAlbrecht said:
Fwiw, I just removed my Ciq and my handset seems snappier. Rooted stock froyo.
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Oh, I thought Froyo didn't have it... I haven't run Froyo in so long I don't even remember...
Anyone know of a better way to remove it from the new gingerbread leaks?
My custom UCKJ4 rom tested positive for CIQ using TrevE's log testing app. Without hoping for much, I used the removal feature which results in a boot-loop.
I started picking at framework.jar and framework-res.apk to no avail. Specifically, I removed the folder com/CarrierIQ from framework.jar and removed the CarrierIQ calls and permissions from AndroidManifest.xml in framework-res.apk.
I might be having trouble maintaining correct syntax in the xml, but honestly I think it's a signing issue with the apk. I have tried copying the original META-INF folder into the root of the apk, I have tried signing the apk. I have tried isolating it to one file or the other, but each attempt results in an animation loop. In theming the framework, I have typically always had to copy the original AndroidManifest.xml along with the META-INF to maintain the signature.
I can provide logcat if anyone actually wants to look.
In recompiling framework.jar you have to make sure you copy the updated classes.dex file into the recompiled jar
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SuperCurio has our backs, again.
https://market.android.com/details?...N0dm9vZG9vLnNpbXBsZWNhcnJpZXJpcWRldGVjdG9yIl0.
Used this on my CM7 and it showed as clean. Just nice to have technical proof.
dman3285 said:
In recompiling framework.jar you have to make sure you copy the updated classes.dex file into the recompiled jar
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Thanks, I had forgotten about the signature of the .jar as well. However, I am confused by the language you have used. Isn't the updated classes.dex from my recompiled jar? Do you mean to put the resulting classes.dex into the stock deodexed framework.jar?
I appreciate your pointers.
bscotth said:
SuperCurio has our backs, again.
https://market.android.com/details?...N0dm9vZG9vLnNpbXBsZWNhcnJpZXJpcWRldGVjdG9yIl0.
Used this on my CM7 and it showed as clean. Just nice to have technical proof.
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would be nice if that tool removed CIQ as well
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KevinAlbrecht said:
Fwiw, I just removed my Ciq and my handset seems snappier. Rooted stock froyo.
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how did you go about removing it ?
I downloaded the logging test app & ponied up the dollar for the key on the market. Easy peasy.
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KevinAlbrecht said:
I downloaded the logging test app & ponied up the dollar for the key on the market. Easy peasy.
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I did too. It seems it works on Froyo but not on the AT&T Gingerbread leaks. I still haven't been able to get the CIQ removed without a significant amount of force closes, but I'll be trying again today.
KevinAlbrecht said:
I downloaded the logging test app & ponied up the dollar for the key on the market. Easy peasy.
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What app?
E3D
CheesyNutz said:
What app?
E3D
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Read about it here:
http://lifehacker.com/5863895/carri...everything-on-your-phone-and-how-to-remove-it
Download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17612559&postcount=110
And to donate to this app, download the licence key from the market.
- Kevin
CheesyNutz said:
would be nice if that tool removed CIQ as well
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This quote is from AdamOutler's Google+ regarding CIQ
Its fragments of code scattered across the entire kernel. Its compiled into the kernel and runs undetected as a root kit. The logging is so deeply integrated that by removing files which contain CIQ, your device would not boot. It would take weeks of programming to remove it, then you compile a new kernel and install it on your device... then your apps would start failing.... yep, its in your email, browser, and other parts... its called a root kit because it runs undetected and causes undesired activity.
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So don't be surprised that it's not an easy fix.
More reason to use the awesome CM7 port!

[ROM][FC09][MTD][BML]Stock Deodexed Prerooted

Well I just figured out how to deodex and bit the bullet to make a completely stock FC09 ROM for those on MTD that do not want to Odin just to try it out. Other than sticking Shadowkernel and busybox in, this is completely stock, Sprint ID, Signal Optimizer, everything but Asphalt and HD Game Demos. I will make a seperate zip if requested for those.
Video by my friend Qbking77 to demonstrate using this ROM to root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9eaCtiS0Bo
Thanks to Bbelos for shadowkernel 3.0
FC09 BML Deodexed Prerooted Stock ROM links:
REMOVED DEV_HOST LINK
Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ypotcambi2u83rc/Deodexed-FC09-BML.zip (thanks Mattalica76)
FC09 MTD Deodexed Prerooted Stock ROM links: (This will also convert you from BML - thanks Toadlife)
REMOVED DEV_HOST LINK
Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ur5xl8w5jurq435/Deodexed-FC09.zip (thanks Mattalica76)
Thanks to CASHVILLEBOS for odining to BML just to test this for me!
Wipe everything once and flash in MTD version in CWM from a MTD ROM. Choose TW Launcher upon boot.
To update modem go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578313
Thanks Zanderman112 for that.
You can also Odin in the modem of your choice from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
If you want to add Necrosan's Hotspot Hack (thanks Necrosan) here it is:
http://BillionUploads.com/wu7vd6sot7sj
On MTD mount system in CWM before flashing.
For those that wish to restore the full Sprint Boot animation the thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951184
Remember to mount system if you are on MTD before flashing each file.
And to return to Sprint if your USB port is broken it is helpful to have the stock kernel numbers in the About Phone section so Marcusant whipped up a stock MTD kernel just for this:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32800014/StockFC09kernel.zip
So find him and thank him if it helped you.
This can be used if you cannot odin in stock to go to Sprint. Remember to delete Superuser. And you can install the stock recovery from the file in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027904&highlight=rerfs
Superuser is tough to getr rid of. Muyoso found that it is actually reinstalling itself upon reboot after deletion. Thanks to him for pointing it out in his efforts to get back to stock. He tore through the scripts deleting all instances of su. PM Muyoso if you need help with this.
FIRST! I love u iSaint
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Kenny, where is link?
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I'm a bit concerned about the "FC" part here... just sayin'. They coulda skipped a letter lol.
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You guys created a monster!!!! It's LIVE!
No screenies since you all know what stock looks like...LOL.
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I guess this means I have to update my ROM now...
darkierawr said:
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I guess this means I have to update my ROM now...
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Sorry? Feel free to grab this and build from it.
darkierawr said:
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I guess this means I have to update my ROM now...
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Love your theme.. need bluetooth streaming to work though.. What can I say, I'm spoiled.
mike_77 said:
love your theme.. Need bluetooth streaming to work though.. What can i say, i'm spoiled. :d
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i will!
FOR YOU MIKE
Quick question. Where can i find complete tutorials on making roms and kernels? I want to learn how to. That way i post on my site.
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Please disregard this question everyone.
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Ready to try this one in a sec downloading now.
Question though is there anything broken in this at all (besides tthe skipping keyboard but shadow kernel fixes that) since they fixed the gps? About to put this on my cousins epic
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Aw, hell... I'm game. Let's see what its got under the hood.
Nice thing about stock ROMS is you never feel bad about flashing a great theme on top... like a nice KennyG blue...
Good job kenny! Ill have a mirror up in a sec
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I haven't tried FC09 yet so this will definitely be flashed, thanks again kenny!
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xopher.hunter said:
Ready to try this one in a sec downloading now.
Question though is there anything broken in this at all (besides tthe skipping keyboard but shadow kernel fixes that) since they fixed the gps? About to put this on my cousins epic
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It's actually all ready for a theme and a boot ani. I didn't expect to see the flashing ANDROID when booting. I had trouble connecting to my wifi router but that POS always gives me issues. It is all stock files so if anything is broken it is Samsung's fault...LOL.
Now I just need help from a DEV to learn where everything is that needs editing, like how to insert the hotspot hack, remove battery full popup, and all the other goodies we love.
To silence battery full beep for now use root explorer or ES File explorer and push this to system\media\audio\ui
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/32800014/TW_Battery_caution.ogg
You may have to delete a live wallpaper or something because my system directory was full.
kennyglass123 said:
Now I just need help from a DEV to learn where everything is that needs editing, like how to insert the hotspot hack, remove battery full popup, and all the other goodies we love.
To silence battery full beep for now use root explorer or ES File explorer and push this to system\media\audio\ui
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/32800014/TW_Battery_caution.ogg
You may have to delete a live wallpaper or something because my system directory was full.
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Alright! Time for an FC09 Peoples Rom! MTD, v6, full theme selections (red theme, blue theme, neon green, neon orange), all fixes (gps, connection optimizer etc) no bloatware.
Wondering if you could find Sensei and use his as a base...???
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Both Sensei, Toadlife and Hoffman are tied up with life right now. I will PM all 3 to see if one of them can just point me in the right direction.
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LOL...important safety tip...don't flash an EL30 theme on this! Stuck at Samsung. Reflash brought everything back including data which is pretty cool.
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[Q] Adding back some bloat to Tab2Lite?

So, over the weekend I flashed Tab2Lite and I'm loving the result. However, I would like to add back one or two of the apps that Metallice removed in the de-bloating process. I have my original nandroid backups as well as his RemovedApps.zip but I'm not quite sure where to start. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
jcejohnson said:
So, over the weekend I flashed Tab2Lite and I'm loving the result. However, I would like to add back one or two of the apps that Metallice removed in the de-bloating process. I have my original nandroid backups as well as his RemovedApps.zip but I'm not quite sure where to start. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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If you look at the tab2lite thread it explains how to re-add some of the apps and has a link to all of them for download.
I've read through the thread several times, I tend to read such things instead of jumping in blind . In the past I've either run full-custom as-is or full-stock so this is my first attempt at customizing a custom ROM. I know I can drop the apk back into /data/app or /system/app (and did, in fact, for a quick fix) but I would rather like to know how to put the bloat back into the ROM so that if I reflash later I will have all the fiddly bits I want. So, I guess, the question is really more along the lines of "how do I customize and repackage a custom ROM" but I didn't want to be quite so generic with the original question.
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jcejohnson said:
I've read through the thread several times, I tend to read such things instead of jumping in blind . In the past I've either run full-custom as-is or full-stock so this is my first attempt at customizing a custom ROM. I know I can drop the apk back into /data/app or /system/app (and did, in fact, for a quick fix) but I would rather like to know how to put the bloat back into the ROM so that if I reflash later I will have all the fiddly bits I want. So, I guess, the question is really more along the lines of "how do I customize and repackage a custom ROM" but I didn't want to be quite so generic with the original question.
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Put the apks back in the install zip.
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Put the apks back in the install zip.
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Ah. Well that's easier than I was expecting

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