I rooted my Samsung Fascinate from Stock(Eclair) to Froyo 2.2 using one click method. Everything I am reading suggests to get TB to get rid of Bloatware (which I cannot do), among other roms and kernels to make my phone better. My phone is super slow now that I have rooted and they don't offer Ryanza's one click lag fix on Market anymore. For the love of God, can someone please tell me step by step how in the world to get some roms on my phone and remove bloatware in plain English. I have already soft bricked my phone once already and was not able to back anything up because...TB did not work AND have been running in circles for days on multiple websites and youtube videos trying to figure it out. I am no noob when it comes to computers, just to rooting and wish there was a thread completely dedicated to flashing ROMS for Fascinate (FYI, and i know you probably know, that if you search for Samsung Fascinate root, hacks, themes, roms, etc...it always comes up with Samsung Captivate or Vibrant results. Probably the reason why I bricked and therefore, the reason there needs to be new updates for 2011!). Thanks in advance!
The easiest way to browse what roms are available for your device is to download Rom Manager from the market.
As for bloatware, TiBu should work, just make sure you have Chuck Norris mode enabled in the preferences. Another option is to get Root Explorer (well worth the cost, imo) and simply delete the .apk files you don't want from the /system/app/ folder.
I do have Rom Manager and it only has a few roms that don't do anything. Everything I have read suggests that premium is no good. What I am asking is how am I supposed to flash the roms once I download something. I flash clockworkMod recovery, pick a Rom to download which is only:
Extras
MIUI.us
jt1134
Deodexed Elements Series
SonOfSkywalker3
geeknik
Google Apps
and there are only a few items to download from each. I have managed to install the deodexed package, but it offers nothing, but wallpapers. Chuck Norris is enabled also on TB
Guess I'll wait to purchase Root Explorer so I can get this thing working. Thanks
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So..
I have an EVO all decked out, rooted, Romed and so on..
Cousin just got the captivate and I want to help him root it and put the Phoenix rom 4.03
I'm downloading the rom now and would like someone to point me to the right spot to see how to properly root this phone.. Can I use the 1 click root (says its for 2.1)
Thanks guys!
There is a thread in the development forum the shows how and even has video.
Sent from my Captivate running Cezar's blazing fast Continuum v1.3 with SpeedMod k12p.
You don't even need to root unless you want to back up Apps with titanium backup or such. Just go to the phoenix thread, grab the clockwork update zip and rom from the op/faq. Put them on the internal as card, Use three buttons to boot into recovery, reinstall packages twice, and you will be in familar territory from there.
Edit......... don't spend too much time looking at his screen, you will get jealous, especially with scrolling and dark backgrounds
newter55 said:
You don't even need to root unless you want to back up Apps with titanium backup or such. Just go to the phoenix thread, grab the clockwork update zip and rom from the op/faq. Put them on the internal as card, Use three buttons to boot into recovery, reinstall packages twice, and you will be in familar territory from there.
Edit......... don't spend too much time looking at his screen, you will get jealous, especially with scrolling and dark backgrounds
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I will admit I'm jealous of the screen.. But he can't figure out why when he takes a picture of me in this dim light room, IM BLACK!! oh yea, NO FLASH.. LOL
Also, something with his quadrant results.. It was a little on the low side
Thanks though.. I'm already rooted, I can still install the phoenix right?
THANKS
Not to confuse with the different opinions but you would want to backup certain things on your phone before flash. Like your android id. I do not think you need root in order to do so
Android id changer app from market
Click save id
mcord11758 said:
Not to confuse with the different opinions but you would want to backup certain things on your phone before flash. Like your android id. I do not think you need root in order to do so
Android id changer app from market
Click save id
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I did a clockwork backup first and just installed Phoenix.. So far things are working AWESOME!!
I'm really impressed with this little phone
Are there any other tips or tricks I should do before he leaves??
I tried installing swype but it will not work for some reason??
THANKS GUYS!!
Hey guys, I literally just got my Samsung Galaxy S a few days ago, and I never realized how good Android really was until stepping away from iOS - now, I used to jailbreak my iPhone, and I've heard that I can root/lagfix my Galaxy S.
I'm REALLY stuck at what to do, there's threads on how to do it on here, I fully understand that but most of them are completely outdated and I'm not sure whether to trust it. I'm alright with ROM's, I'm not entirely interested in Custom ROM's as per say, but I'm interested in rooting and getting rid of the lag via the Voodoo Lag Fix.
I got as far as downloading z4root, and putting it on my phone ready to install, but I thought to myself, I don't have a clue what I'm doing after I permanently root it. I came to ask some questions.
Why should I root my phone?
Voodoo Lag Fix, it's not on the Market anymore, where would I get that from and install it for my current version?
Custom ROM's are they safe and what is the advantage of doing so?
I'm in the UK and I know that Samsung are releasing 2.3 Gingerbread onto all Galaxy S devices by the end of March, so I'm not sure if it's worth waiting for that?
Any tips, or how to suggestions would be much appreciated!
Many Thanks in advance.
Anybody at all? =/
There are already loads of threads on the benefits of root vs no root, use the search function.
The voodoo lagfix is now a complete custom kernel.
It is a really good kernel and i can't say anything negative about it.
Rooting is not permanent either, it can be undone.
The advantage of custom roms is total customisation.
New versions of android are usually available as custom roms alot earlier as the official rom releases from samsung.
You could instal just a new kernel (like voodoo's) which will increase performance, or a whole new rom if you find something you like. Just take a look at the development forums. Roms from the kitchen are nice, or darkys rom.
My suggestion would be to read this and flash voodoo's kernel.
After you have done that you have increased performance, can easily get root through a market app and also you will have clockworkmod recovery (CWM).
CWM is basicly needed to get custom roms, or change themes etc.
You would basicly be good to go for anything
Maybe also read some of the threads here and make sure your 3Button downloadmode is working.
Hi guys,
I just got a SGS4G about a week ago and I would like to tweak it a little bit but I do have some concerns. This is my first android smartphone
Here are my concerns:
I would like to do a Backup of my ROM in case I ever want to go back to it. How could I do that? Do I need to install a bootloader other than the one that comes with the phone? if yes which one should I install?
I have rooted my phone and would like to get rid of a bunch of apps but was reading that if you remove some of the apps it could cause the phone to malfuncion. Is there a compiled a list of apps that should not be removed? or this is just not true?
When I'm ready to install a Stock ROM how do I do that? Via Odin? (I can look for some guide if it's via Odin)
Can anyone tell me what would be the benefit of installing Deodexed instead of using the Stock ROM?
Will i always me able to come back to my Stock ROM once i figure how to create a backup ROM?
Am I missing any important point that I should know about?
I would really appreciate if you can help clarify this doubts that I got before i try to do anything.
Thanks
i'm new to all of this too but ill try to answer some questions. Although, I think this thread should NOT be in development and should be in general. I personally have read through a lot of threads to get the answers that I was seeking for.
As far as backup goes, I think its possible through Odin via dump option? don't quote me on that, I have not had to do that before, nor have I read up on it. bootloader as far as i see, i did not need it.
there is a thread in here with virgin rom request, LOOK for it.
There is NO compiled list of apps that you can or cannot delete, but if you read, there is a dl for BLOATWARE, use that as a template to what you want deleted.
Right now, ODIN is the only way that you can flash your phone, and use the two roms listed in this development thread.
From what i read a deodexed rom just helps with file system and structure. I think?
you will always be able to go back to stock, if you have the virgin rom.
Imo, you should read up/skim through every thread in here to see what is available, problems people are having and the fixes for them. I know there is alot of information in here and it maybe overwhelming, but there were 172 views of this thread without any replies because us noobs need to READ/SEARCH. Thats the answers we'll get if we continue to make new threads. Just fyi if your new to forums.
Moved as not android development.
As newbie you should first read and use search
then if you dont see question you want, you just ask it
And about Roms , well i tried that deox v2.2 and didnt like it , switched to stock with removed bloat and love it more but thats for different thread
Well thanks for you answers and I do apologize for posting this here. I didn't know. I think i will go with what you have done. Stock ROM without bloatware. Did you flash the Stock ROM from this forum? or did you just deleted the apps one by one?
I will do the fota fix as well.
moshe22 said:
Hi guys,
I just got a SGS4G about a week ago and I would like to tweak it a little bit but I do have some concerns. This is my first android smartphone
Here are my concerns:
I would like to do a Backup of my ROM in case I ever want to go back to it. How could I do that? Do I need to install a bootloader other than the one that comes with the phone? if yes which one should I install?
I have rooted my phone and would like to get rid of a bunch of apps but was reading that if you remove some of the apps it could cause the phone to malfuncion. Is there a compiled a list of apps that should not be removed? or this is just not true?
When I'm ready to install a Stock ROM how do I do that? Via Odin? (I can look for some guide if it's via Odin)
Can anyone tell me what would be the benefit of installing Deodexed instead of using the Stock ROM?
Will i always me able to come back to my Stock ROM once i figure how to create a backup ROM?
Am I missing any important point that I should know about?
I would really appreciate if you can help clarify this doubts that I got before i try to do anything.
Thanks
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ClockWorkMod is the preferred way to backup your ROM, but it does not seem to be working on the SGS4G currently. I was messing with it one night and actually think I got it to backup the Rom one time but I cannot guarantee that I did because I was working on a supposed fix and did not get a chance to copy the backup file to my computer before it got wiped off my SD card. The process is called nandroid backup. If you have a virgin phone and want a clean backup of your ROM you might want to wait until the fix comes out for CWM.
Once you root your phone you can install Titainum backup. That allows you to backup your apps/Data/System settings. At least that’s what it says it does. From what I’ve read, the best way to backup your apps is with ADB which is part of the Software Development Kit. You can also use Android Commander which uses ADB to Pull your apps to your computer and make a backup there. Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010006 for info on SDK and ADB commands. There is also a direction to making new apps install to your SD card natively. This link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001202 also shows that command and how to Reverse/Check status of settings.
The Noobs guide to Oden covers the basics to flashing your ROM fairly well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
The [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5 Stock + Root and [ROM-ODIN] Deodexed KB5 Enhanced v2.2 are the two ROMs that are working now for most people. The first is Odexed the second is Deodexed. Odexed is how it comes stock and takes up less room but making modifications or taking apks from other roms is hard, While Deodexed allows modders to work on the apks & easily change stuff like themes. (Description Taken from Damage's DamageControl Thread) My suggestion is to have some patience and wait for ClockWorkMod to be updated and working for the SGS4G before you dive in too deep. Take some time to look around the 4g posts and read as much as you can to get familiar with what is working and what is not. Check some of the threads with locks on them to see what not to do. There is a wealth of information in these pages.
ClockWorkMod is the preferred way to backup your ROM, but it does not seem to be working on the SGS4G currently. I was messing with it one night and actually think I got it to backup the Rom one time but I cannot guarantee that I did because I was working on a supposed fix and did not get a chance to copy the backup file to my computer before it got wiped off my SD card. The process is called nandroid backup. If you have a virgin phone and want a clean backup of your ROM you might want to wait until the fix comes out for CWM.
Once you root your phone you can install Titainum backup. That allows you to backup your apps/Data/System settings. At least that’s what it says it does. From what I’ve read, the best way to backup your apps is with ADB which is part of the Software Development Kit. You can also use Android Commander which uses ADB to Pull your apps to your computer and make a backup there. Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010006 for info on SDK and ADB commands. There is also a direction to making new apps install to your SD card natively. This link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001202 also shows that command and how to Reverse/Check status of settings.
The Noobs guide to Oden covers the basics to flashing your ROM fairly well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
The [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5 Stock + Root and [ROM-ODIN] Deodexed KB5 Enhanced v2.2 are the two ROMs that are working now for most people. The first is Odexed the second is Deodexed. Odexed is how it comes stock and takes up less room but making modifications or taking apks from other roms is hard, While Deodexed allows modders to work on the apks & easily change stuff like themes. (Description Taken from Damage's DamageControl Thread) My suggestion is to have some patience and wait for ClockWorkMod to be updated and working for the SGS4G before you dive in too deep. Take some time to look around the 4g posts and read as much as you can to get familiar with what is working and what is not. Check some of the threads with locks on them to see what not to do. There is a wealth of information in these pages.
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Thanks man! Really helpful. I will read into these threads and probably will wait for the clockwork to work for SGS4G.
I really don't see the advantage of flashing to Deodexed. Maybe i'm missing something?
I'm new to the whole smartphone thing but I am very interested in rooting it. Its a droid charge. I am about to download odin but my question is do I need a different memory card or different usb cord other than the one it came with. All I have is what came in the box with the phone, is this enough to root the phone safely. I have alot more research to do, but I can't find an answer to this question. I see something talking about removing the card aswell, is this the card that it came with?
Also can anyone link a legit video or guide to using odin and what is the best and safest ROM to use to date, 6/28/11. Thanks
I got my Charge yesterday and rooted/ROM'd it the same day. I used this thread as a guide and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
What came in the box is enough to get you going.
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
dapperdanman55 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
Drivers for puter
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
Google backs them up for you
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
There are a few files out there that use ODIN that puts a kernel, rom and voodoo in one file using ODIN
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
Use Gummy and use the files that loads everything for you in one step using ODIN
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
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you can have access to all and MORE if you are rooted
Good Luck
my answers are in your quoted text above
^^ thanks alot
dapperdanman55 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
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1: There are drivers you need to download and install on your computer, you won't be touching your phone until told so in the guide (except for the part where it tells you to install zip from SD card, he never said to drag & drop your kernel/ROM onto the root of the SD card
2: Your Gmail sync will backup your contacts if you allowed it too, and there are EE1 and EE2 stock ROMs you can flash which would revert you back to stock (no root, no superuser, just.. stock) and then you can update to EE4 the same way you did when you got the phone.
3: Use the guide you were linked in the first reply, I'm a first time rooter and that guide worked flawlessly
4: Personally I find GummyCharged 1.8.5 to be the best but take a look at the new Humble ROM, it's still new (which is why I haven't flashed it yet) but Danalo is updating frequently and is currently in development of what could be the best Charge ROM to date, low power, speedy and a nice look... I'm just waiting a little bit til all the bugs and such are sorted out since, as I've said, it's still new
I already flashed the gummycharged and it worked but i would like to try humble. Do I have to wipe it and get it back to stock. I instaled cwm and pbj oc and gummy charged. Do i have to wipe everything and then redo pbj and cwm?
Thanks
No you can flash it with odin right over gummy. When it boots into recovery the first time you bot, just wipe data, cahe and dalvik cache
Ok so today I took the leap and rooted my g2x, now my question is what can I do with a rooted phone? Im new to android just coming from apple land. so I have been reading and reading and still not sure as what to do on my rooted phone. I have installed titanium and froze some apps but thats about it, So my question is how do I find out everything I can do to my phone.
jvx333 said:
Ok so today I took the leap and rooted my g2x, now my question is what can I do with a rooted phone? Im new to android just coming from apple land. so I have been reading and reading and still not sure as what to do on my rooted phone. I have installed titanium and froze some apps but thats about it, So my question is how do I find out everything I can do to my phone.
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Try installing a custom rom and different kernel. You phone will will get a huge speed boost. Read the threads in the development section for more details.
There isn't much in the way of flashy stuff as far as root apps go, it's mostly simple, deep, and very, VERY useful.
Like Titanium Backup. Also, Root Explorer, the best file manager available for Android. Complete control over the filesystem; nothing is off limits. SetCPU is another wonderful thing, you can underclock your CPU to save battery (and overclock if you use a compatible kernel). Ad Away and AdFree both do the same thing: block ads. Advertisements won't load, not in the browser and not in any application. They're not perfect though; some do get through. I've found Ad Away to be slightly more effective. Keyboard Manager isn't as popular as the rest I've talked about but it's a personal favorite; it lets you automatically switch between two different keyboards when you're in landscape/portrait orientation. I use Swype on portrait and Swiftkey X on landscape, and the switch happens completely automatically.
Also, this isn't a root app but it's in the same general philosophy and I can't pimp this enough, Tasker. It's an extremely powerful tool that basically lets you tweak the behavior of your phone in any way you can think of. It's hard to describe; I keep my GPS off to save battery but every time I start an app that I want to have it, GPS automatically comes on. I use a gameboy emulator but I hate that it vibrates on every button press, so every time the app starts, haptic feedback turns off. It's an automation tool.
But there's one enormous thing I haven't mentioned, because it's not an application at all: custom roms and kernels. You'll need to do some further work to get this, but search XDA for NVFlash. It will let you put Clockworkmod Recovery on your phone, overwriting the default recovery mode and letting you modify the system itself. Custom roms (operating systems) are the heart and soul of XDA, and a source of near-infinite joy in trying out new ones. The G2X has a fairly good repertoire, including the two biggest names in Android roms: Cyanogenmod and MIUI. As for kernels, they can let you overclock the phone to improve performance or undervolt it to save battery life. Discussion of the different roms/kernels and the merits thereof have been done ad infinitum, so a search of the forums should yield all you should need.
Thanks I already have clock recovery installed. So roms and kernels have to be installed together. What's kernel?
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jvx333 said:
Thanks I already have clock recovery installed. So roms and kernels have to be installed together. What's kernel?
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You don't have to install custom kernels together with custom roms since custom roms have a stock kernel that will suffice. The type of custom kernel will be determined by the type of custom rom you choose. I am currently on cm7 (rom) and running faux 0.4.2 (kernel).
LordButtersI said:
There isn't much in the way of flashy stuff as far as root apps go, it's mostly simple, deep, and very, VERY useful.
Like Titanium Backup. Also, Root Explorer, the best file manager available for Android. Complete control over the filesystem; nothing is off limits. SetCPU is another wonderful thing, you can underclock your CPU to save battery (and overclock if you use a compatible kernel). Ad Away and AdFree both do the same thing: block ads. Advertisements won't load, not in the browser and not in any application. They're not perfect though; some do get through. I've found Ad Away to be slightly more effective. Keyboard Manager isn't as popular as the rest I've talked about but it's a personal favorite; it lets you automatically switch between two different keyboards when you're in landscape/portrait orientation. I use Swype on portrait and Swiftkey X on landscape, and the switch happens completely automatically.
Also, this isn't a root app but it's in the same general philosophy and I can't pimp this enough, Tasker. It's an extremely powerful tool that basically lets you tweak the behavior of your phone in any way you can think of. It's hard to describe; I keep my GPS off to save battery but every time I start an app that I want to have it, GPS automatically comes on. I use a gameboy emulator but I hate that it vibrates on every button press, so every time the app starts, haptic feedback turns off. It's an automation tool.
But there's one enormous thing I haven't mentioned, because it's not an application at all: custom roms and kernels. You'll need to do some further work to get this, but search XDA for NVFlash. It will let you put Clockworkmod Recovery on your phone, overwriting the default recovery mode and letting you modify the system itself. Custom roms (operating systems) are the heart and soul of XDA, and a source of near-infinite joy in trying out new ones. The G2X has a fairly good repertoire, including the two biggest names in Android roms: Cyanogenmod and MIUI. As for kernels, they can let you overclock the phone to improve performance or undervolt it to save battery life. Discussion of the different roms/kernels and the merits thereof have been done ad infinitum, so a search of the forums should yield all you should need.
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Now that's a great answer and completely agree with that post. I gotta check out keyboard manager, even tho I only really use smaftkeyboard pro.
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+1 for Tasker. I'm new to the G2X but have been with Andriod since the beginning and Tasker is a must have. Control anything and everything that your phone does based off any kind of trigger. LOVE IT.
I just got my G2X from corporate and my Seidio case and am amazed with the speed. Haven't rooted it yet but have noticed several things that have made me want to. Resisting is futile.
WHy did u root your device? I want to do the same but scared to and don't know the benefits
keebs29 said:
WHy did u root your device? I want to do the same but scared to and don't know the benefits
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Rooting gives you full access to your file system. Its similar to having an administrator account in Windows. The benefits of rooting come from what you can do with that access, not necessarily from rooting itself. You can make tweaks to your system that give you better battery life and better performance. You can completely change the theme of your phone. You can delete apps that the carrier installed that you wouldn't be able to delete otherwise. And most of that has been made much easier by developers releasing apps that do it all for you. A lot of them are in the Market.
An even greater benefit of the G2X is that it has an unlocked bootloader. This makes it very easy and hassle-free to install any custom OS (rom) that you want to ... assuming its compatible with the G2X. Its like having a completely new phone each time you install a new rom.
Lastnite after reading a lot I installed eaglesblood rom. So far so good. So if I want to install a different kernel what difference will that make?
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I am a noob and would like to know how to root. I have read several forums and cant seem to get a def How To. Can you help?
tbird1976 said:
I am a noob and would like to know how to root. I have read several forums and cant seem to get a def How To. Can you help?
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Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
It works with Froyo and Gingerbread.
Rooting isnt much fun. You don't really need root at all on the G2x unless you want to use a few special apps like Titanium backup or Root Explorer.
With most phones, rooting is required to begin the process of flashing a custom recovery like Clockwork Mod. With the G2x we don't need root to flash a recovery.
So root is useless more or less. At least dont expect magical and wonderful things to start happening.
All you need is to download a custom rom, nvflash CWM, reboot into CWM, and flash it. Roms is where the magic happen.
G2x - 2.3.7 CM7
Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
player911 said:
Rooting isnt much fun. You don't really need root at all on the G2x unless you want to use a few special apps like Titanium backup or Root Explorer.
With most phones, rooting is required to begin the process of flashing a custom recovery like Clockwork Mod. With the G2x we don't need root to flash a recovery.
So root is useless more or less. At least dont expect magical and wonderful things to start happening.
All you need is to download a custom rom, nvflash CWM, reboot into CWM, and flash it. Roms is where the magic happen.
G2x - 2.3.7 CM7
Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
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Yea I have noticed a lot of people are confused about what exactly root is needed for. Like you said, you don't need root to install recovery and flash a rom.
That said, root is very useful even with an otherwise stock installation. It allows you maximum flexibility over what can be done with your phone. And not everyone wants to flash a custom rom and start completely over setting up their system.
I have CM nightly 179 on mine and boot time is around 15-20 seconds.
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how did you do it.
jvx333 said:
Ok so today I took the leap and rooted my g2x, now my question is what can I do with a rooted phone? Im new to android just coming from apple land. so I have been reading and reading and still not sure as what to do on my rooted phone. I have installed titanium and froze some apps but thats about it, So my question is how do I find out everything I can do to my phone.
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Was their a particular method/guide you used to root your G2x.
Any info would be appreciated. I am anxious to do it.
I got lost trying and even tried "halfcab123" from youtube and he couldn't get mine rooted.
Whats your secret.??
Thanks,
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jvx333 said:
Ok so today I took the leap and rooted my g2x, now my question is what can I do with a rooted phone? Im new to android just coming from apple land. so I have been reading and reading and still not sure as what to do on my rooted phone. I have installed titanium and froze some apps but thats about it, So my question is how do I find out everything I can do to my phone.
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if you installed "rom manger/clockwork recovery" via the market i would recommend actually flashing clockwork recovery via nvflash (nv as in nvidia). i say "actual" flashing, meaning that it replaces the stock android recovery w/ clockwork recovery. you'll need this to put new "roms" or operating systems (though all android based) onto your mobile. see my procedure (for desktops/laptops running linux only; if using windows/mac, please look elsewhere) here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259852
i also recommend cyanogenmod v7.1.0.1 stable for a rom
Rooted my lg g2x
I rooted my lg g2x, but I can't get new roms. Rom Manger will not download and install. When I go to cwm I can't find the rom. so can anyone help me with this, I really want to put cm7 on my phone. And all the ones I downloaded of my laptop was bad.
Downloaded rom would be on SD card in cwm.
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