Hi everyone i got a few questions on Android terms:
I google much and i know what ROMS and rooting are but still,
1. What is KE7 that everyone keeps talking about? is it a ROM?
2. What is the stock ROM for a Galaxy SII ?
3. Is a customized ROM such as cm7 usually gonna change the whole user interface? or just modifiy the original UI?
If so, wouldnt a launcher such as ADW launcher be unnecessary as it already has modified your UI?
4. What is a kernal?
Thanks a lot guys
Also....what is KF1/KF2 ?
please help
they are the firmwares that samsung release which other roms are based on.
hkgdllm said:
Hi everyone i got a few questions on Android terms:
I google much and i know what ROMS and rooting are but still,
1. What is KE7 that everyone keeps talking about? is it a ROM?
2. What is the stock ROM for a Galaxy SII ?
3. Is a customized ROM such as cm7 usually gonna change the whole user interface? or just modifiy the original UI?
If so, wouldnt a launcher such as ADW launcher be unnecessary as it already has modified your UI?
4. What is a kernal?
Thanks a lot guys
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3. A complete ROM will always bring along a new interface, which might be the same one you have actually using, but could also be a completely different one.
4. You mean kernel?
Its the system core.
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Hello everybody,
It would be great, if somebody create a ROM for our Samsung Galaxy 3. I just got fed up of my stock ROM.
Even without Custom ROM, I am not able to apply any theme, or even not able to Metamorph. Please, It would be nice great if you people (Developers) can create or build up the Custom ROM.
Thanks.
There are thousand users who are using Galaxy 3 even few of them see this thread but still there is no developer or anybody who can inform or develop the Custom ROM for our loveable Galaxy 3.
Still if possible, than give some feedback.
yeah and make an own sub forum for this great cheap full android SMARTPHONE!
Cheap But Yet A Powerfull Android
madhuranand007 said:
There are thousand users who are using Galaxy 3 even few of them see this thread but still there is no developer or anybody who can inform or develop the Custom ROM for our loveable Galaxy 3.
Still if possible, than give some feedback.
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Yes Dats What SG3 Is...
Custom Roms Are Much Needed
XDA Is Started A Project To Port CM To Sg3..
lets wait !!
is this what your looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=868
there are some custom roms available like for instance http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957123 as also this one which i'm currently using and loving http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986831
Hey there, I have the Kyrillos ROM installed, up to 6.1.
Now I want to change slightly the voltages to get a longer mobile life^^
But SetCPU shows a real strange voltage behaviour, that cannot be real. You guys have any suggestions?
Sry for posting here, but I am denied to post in Kyrillos post...
This looks interesting...
Is there anyway that i can put TouchWiz back on my phone. I am currently running a 2.2 bases rom and was wondering is it even possible to use touchwiz with the 2.2 rom?
Please help.
It depends on what rom and kernel you're using. I'd suggest you go to the rom/kernel thread and ask that question. Usually in the first post for each rom/kernel, there's a link for TW Launcher, if it is compatible.
oh ok. Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822523
I have a galaxy s3 Verizon, unrooted. I’m looking to root this device and install a rom. I have rooted android devices before (thunderbolt, tablet) just to gain super user powers for particular apps. I've not installed ROMs, launchers, themes etc. Can someone explain to me the difference between the three?
I would like some suggestions on which to use. I'm looking for a rom that looks sleek (somewhat futuristic, compared to stock JB), gives me customization abilities such as the notification bar widgets, lock screen, etc. I want to be able to remove some bloat ware, I want one that is stable, runs smooth, and gets good 4g. What’s the difference between TW, ASOP, etc?
Do I need to do titanium backup? Will it save all my apps and the data associated with them? Can I use Titanium backup to restore my apps to their previous state after flashing a rom? Do I lose everything when I flash a rom or launcher? What do I use to flash back to stock JB if needed?
I’m not looking for step by step guide, just some answers and suggestions.
Thanks
mentality513 said:
I have a galaxy s3 Verizon, unrooted. I’m looking to root this device and install a rom. I have rooted android devices before (thunderbolt, tablet) just to gain super user powers for particular apps. I've not installed ROMs, launchers, themes etc. Can someone explain to me the difference between the three?
I would like some suggestions on which to use. I'm looking for a rom that looks sleek (somewhat futuristic, compared to stock JB), gives me customization abilities such as the notification bar widgets, lock screen, etc. I want to be able to remove some bloat ware, I want one that is stable, runs smooth, and gets good 4g. What’s the difference between TW, ASOP, etc?
Do I need to do titanium backup? Will it save all my apps and the data associated with them? Can I use Titanium backup to restore my apps to their previous state after flashing a rom? Do I lose everything when I flash a rom or launcher? What do I use to flash back to stock JB if needed?
I’m not looking for step by step guide, just some answers and suggestions.
Thanks
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1.TW is Samsung's ui while AOSP is Android before Samsung messed with it.
2. You don't have to use titanium backup if you don't want to as there is a simpler alternative called Super Backup.
3. You don't flash launchers .
4. When flashing ROMs you only lose apps not data.
5. The stock ROMs are in the android development section.
6. Suggestions for ROMs are based on biases so it is best that you check the ROMs yourself. Whatever ROMs work for others might not work for you.
jmxc23 said:
1.TW is Samsung's ui while AOSP is Android before Samsung messed with it.
2. You don't have to use titanium backup if you don't want to as there is a simpler alternative called Super Backup.
3. You don't flash launchers .
4. When flashing ROMs you only lose apps not data.
5. The stock ROMs are in the android development section.
6. Suggestions for ROMs are based on biases so it is best that you check the ROMs yourself. Whatever ROMs work for others might not work for you.
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what kind of rom would you suggest I try first? TW or AOSP? would super backup restore all my apps after flashing a rom? Thanks for all your help!
mentality513 said:
what kind of rom would you suggest I try first? TW or AOSP? would super backup restore all my apps after flashing a rom? Thanks for all your help!
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Most of the AOSP 4.2 ROMs are in beta stages so I would advise you to hold out until they are in the final stages. So the TW ROMs and the stable 4.1 AOSP ROMs are the way to go for now. Super Backup does restore and backup apps.
what the difference between a rom and kernal. Are kernals aosp & tw or roms? Sorry for all the n00b questions.
mentality513 said:
what the difference between a rom and kernal. Are kernals aosp & tw or roms? Sorry for all the n00b questions.
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Kernels are not ROMs. In real world terms the kernel serves as a translator for your phone's hardware and software to communicate with each other. ROMs are customized versions of Android.
I still suggest Titanium Back up if you want to invest in the pro key the features are a lot better. If you turn into a flashaholic like myself then nothing beats restoring your system to the same way before the flash with one click. but the market has multiple backup apps and i know different people like different apps but TB with pro key I think seems to be the fastest with the most features.
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Hello there , I want to ask about custom Roms as cyanogen mod and PAC and all those teams out there.
First of all ,, the android that they make is similary to the stock one that I can get it from Google website to open it on jdk simulator. Then what is the deal in making custom roms??
And what about Samsung Galaxy Roms features.. Are they closed source? So there is no one can steel there features and use them in other Roms ???
I wish some one answer me because I am so confused about this .. Thanks
yahyanael said:
Hello there , I want to ask about custom Roms as cyanogen mod and PAC and all those teams out there.
First of all ,, the android that they make is similary to the stock one that I can get it from Google website to open it on jdk simulator. Then what is the deal in making custom roms??
And what about Samsung Galaxy Roms features.. Are they closed source? So there is no one can steel there features and use them in other Roms ???
I wish some one answer me because I am so confused about this .. Thanks
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So to start from my understanding of the beginning, Samsung or HTC or LG and such will plan out a device, they put all the stuff they want on it ( as in the battery size, the specific GPU and CPU), and towards the end they slap on what version of android they want. this android is Stock like what you see with cyanogenmod or Aosp roms ( they are almost stock but with a few modifications like CPU governors and I/Os) from there they are able to put in all the features they want to feature on the device (so if you think about it, Samsung makes their own Custom rom for the phones but its very professional and are made for the General population where we are the few developers that aren't very professional.) like for Samsung, you will only see S Memo on Samsung phones (so yes Samsung Features are closed source if you develop a rom you are able to put features that come from the Stock rom you get when you buy the phone.), its possible to put s memo on other devices like one of HTC's, but is sorta illegal since Samsung owns s memo. for custom roms, we as developers are able to put stock android features into a rom because Google made android open source. (its not quite open source in some areas) now if you have a Samsung phone and want to make a rom based on Touchwiz (the normal Samsung Ui) or HTC phone and want to base a rom off Sense (Htc's Ui) we are allowed to do this only on these specific phones, otherwise making a Sense rom on a Samsung phone would be illegal and they would ask you to take down a download link. im sorry you had to hear me rant and i hope this made sense! if it sounds like i left anything out please ask.
OK I understood a part, but im still confused about Cyanogen mod part .. I mean what is that thing that they do and others cant do so every Dev make a ROM sayed it based on Cyanogen mod ??
Hey guys
I recently rooted my Galaxy Grand Duos to give my mom and I was wondering, is there a custom ROM that is similar or even exactly the same in looks?
I mean the menus, settings and all that?
She is very used to the stock ROM and was just to make things a little easier for her.
Thanks a lot guys
Search first if there is any devs who work with that phone. or use xposed framework. There are alot of theming modules there.
realrj said:
Hey guys
I recently rooted my Galaxy Grand Duos to give my mom and I was wondering, is there a custom ROM that is similar or even exactly the same in looks?
I mean the menus, settings and all that?
She is very used to the stock ROM and was just to make things a little easier for her.
Thanks a lot guys
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use cm11 m1 or 2