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Ok I first for a little info on me as this will be my first post. I recently switched to the inspire 4g from a JB Iphone. Just yesterday I Used Bubby's one click RC2. Everything went very smooth and ended up being far easier than I had anticipated, for that I would like to say thank you!
After using the phone for the last day and installing a few necessary apps I noticed that my flash player is not working. I downloaded Flash 10.2 I believe is the latest version. Still isn't working. For example prior to the root I was able to click on any video on facebook and it would play (while in the full browser, I dont like the app) Now after root it says flash player isnt supported when I click on a video.
Also I picked up Setpcu and after install found it will not allow any adjustments. Now my main question is do I need to find a suitable rom? Is there something I can look at on the phone that that would allow you guys to possibly identify the possible cause? Here is a picture of what software is currently on my phone.
w w w . i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/gingerhead_photoz/ScreenShot. png
it wont let me link it^^ yet with zero posts
The root is good as I have super user, romeditor titanium backup and a few other 3rd party apps installed and running and have restarted the phone to make sure everything worked and did not vanish from the phone. Any help and or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Lucas240 said:
Ok I first for a little info on me as this will be my first post. I recently switched to the inspire 4g from a JB Iphone. Just yesterday I Used Bubby's one click RC2. Everything went very smooth and ended up being far easier than I had anticipated, for that I would like to say thank you!
After using the phone for the last day and installing a few necessary apps I noticed that my flash player is not working. I downloaded Flash 10.2 I believe is the latest version. Still isn't working. For example prior to the root I was able to click on any video on facebook and it would play (while in the full browser, I dont like the app) Now after root it says flash player isnt supported when I click on a video.
Also I picked up Setpcu and after install found it will not allow any adjustments. Now my main question is do I need to find a suitable rom? Is there something I can look at on the phone that that would allow you guys to possibly identify the possible cause? Here is a picture of what software is currently on my phone.
w w w . i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g352/gingerhead_photoz/ScreenShot. png
it wont let me link it^^ yet with zero posts
The root is good as I have super user, romeditor titanium backup and a few other 3rd party apps installed and running and have restarted the phone to make sure everything worked and did not vanish from the phone. Any help and or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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I will start with set cpu. The stock rooted rom, doesn't com with a custom kernel. You are going to need a rom that has a custom kernel, or a custom kernel in general (compatibility matters) to over clock, undervolt, and have different options for how your cpu performs.
As far as flash player it sounds like a problem with the app it self. Though flashing a rom that has it installed and updated already wouldn't hurt.
I see, I guess I need to research installing a rom and what exactly is behind it. I mean it took me a month to finally root it as I was pretty skeptical after reading hundreds of pages of people having issuses haha. correct me if I am wrong, which is likely, the rom is what the device is reading to function and the kernel is what allows apps to function on the device? Is the installation of these two things two separate processes?
Lucas240 said:
I see, I guess I need to research installing a rom and what exactly is behind it. I mean it took me a month to finally root it as I was pretty skeptical after reading hundreds of pages of people having issuses haha. correct me if I am wrong, which is likely, the rom is what the device is reading to function and the kernel is what allows apps to function on the device? Is the installation of these two things two separate processes?
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If you need help with flashing check out my guide she is sticked at the top.
The best way I have heard it put is, the rom is what you see, and the kernel is what makes it happen.
Each app has its own programing (framework), which is why it reacts differently on different devices and roms.
It could be that flash player just didn't install correctly on your phone.
awesome, it was a bad install I deleted the update and reinstalled flash. Thanks for the simple tip, definitely going through the sticky tomorrow. Thanks!
Lucas240 said:
awesome, it was a bad install I deleted the update and reinstalled flash. Thanks for the simple tip, definitely going through the sticky tomorrow. Thanks!
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Welcome to xda. That was a thoughtful and intelligent first post of yours, btw.
Mudknot's guide really is great stuff. There's a reason why it's a sticky.
Inspired Ace 1.0.1¦ XDA Premium
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,
[email protected]
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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Hello, XDA! and, even though we haven't met yet, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE STUFF ON MY PHONE!!!!!! This is my first, and dreaded post.
I'm new to smartphones. My first was an iSUCK 3g. Now, I have the SGS4G! I'm totally new to this wprld, and every day, I'm being blown away by something new. Anyways, I have read two guides on this site already, but I'm still suffering from a little confusion. I think my problem comes from when I first rooted my phone. I was in a hurry to root it, because I needed to unlock the carrier permissions, so I could use my ATT sim. I hadn't found this site yet, sadly. I had tried a few things, to no avail, until I came across a you-tube video with some kid showing me how it's done, and other littler kids screaming in the background. Following the video step, by step, got it done, but he failed to go over, and explain what we were actually doing. Now, I don't know what ROM I have, or what kernel. It's not a big issue, because this phone now totally blows me away, especially the launchers.
I really enjoy this phone over the iSucks, becuase I like computers, and I'm more tech savvy than most. Perhaps that's where more of my confusion comes from... the terminology. So, on to the issue:
My RAM seems to run unusually high! with the GOtskmanager, it's always clocking between %72 - %79. I got RAM Manager Pro, which sometimes brings me down to %65 - %69, but it usually doesn't last long. I think I have it nailed down. I think it comes from certain apps that seem to run themselves. I have auto sync off, and I've DONE MY RESEARCH (some of which, I've yet to comprehend) I know not to use a task killer to routinely kill apps, and I know how the OS works, and allocates its RAM. So, I won't even worry about it if someone says these levels are normal.
Any tips on what I should do with my new phone? I saw a video that I can't find again, where this guy had his homescreen set up in such away, that the apps made this 3d cube of tiny boxes (apps) that moved like a rubik's cube. HOW DO I DO THAT!? It's not in any of the launchers I've tried. Anyways, thank you once again, XDA, you guys are awesome. I'm just a newb. Thank you to the users who made the guides!!
Ram is at 84% right now, NOT DOING ANYTHING!
Look at my guide that i have linked in my sig and read through the second post to find a custom rom that you like (i suggest Valhalla Black) and my guide tells you how to flash it. If you have questions, feel free to ask in the guide thread or pm me
And I believe the 3d cubes are part of SPB Shell launcher
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Thank you Julz! I have read your guide thoroughly. I know to search, and research before asking questions. Like I said, I'm just slightly still confused. Did I not put a custom ROM on my phone when I rooted it?
Do I have to factory restore, or uninstall the current ROM in some way before getting another?
Also, I think I fixed the RAM issue. What is normal levels for my device? I can't find normal RAM levels listed anywhere on the net for my device.
Read the first link in my signature as an addition to Juls' guide. After rooting GB you need a custom kernel. Look for SGS Kernel Flasher in either guide to take your next step.
I think you should research more. But to help you a bit...
How you rooted your phone? You know about ClockWorkMod Recovery? Know about Odin or Heimdall?
Also, there is a section in Setting that tells a lot of your phone that is called About Phone.
chris31jct said:
I think you should research more. But to help you a bit...
How you rooted your phone? You know about ClockWorkMod Recovery? Know about Odin or Heimdall?
Also, there is a section in Setting that tells a lot of your phone that is called About Phone.
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Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband: TE59VUVKJ6
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-sms-kj6-vo.1.0+
Build: GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6
I used Heimdall to do this, as per the video guide I followed. I just downloaded Odin, for future tasks. I love the Norse theme to this stuff, I know the Eddas practically by heart, as well as the elder Futhark, and actual history of the ancient Scandanavian Vikings.
Be sure to keep your ODIN and Heimdall ports seperate. You can get by with CWM for custom ROM's now except to recover or clean your phone up. Read the Gremlin Remover thread to consider using after a custom ROM flash or two. Your other option is KJ6 Heimdall One-Click.
lumin30 said:
Be sure to keep your ODIN and Heimdall ports seperate. You can get by with CWM for custom ROM's now except to recover or clean your phone up. Read the Gremlin Remover thread to consider using after a custom ROM flash or two. Your other option is KJ6 Heimdall One-Click.
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Thank you very much for the tip. Advice heeded! Now, do you know anything about my ram? Why my Go Task mnger is always reading that my RAM is almost always above 70% used?
Read the guide I mentioned above. Get on a custom ROM. Then look at RAM. You are on stock bloated ROM at the moment.
lumin30 said:
Read the guide I mentioned above. Get on a custom ROM. Then look at RAM. You are on stock bloated ROM at the moment.
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I've read the guides, the only thing I don't understand about that process, is that, will I need to set up all my apps again, am I starting my phone from scratch? Which ROM would you personally suggest?
When I'm using a custom ROM, am I restricted in any way? Can I still use the market?
Did you read the guide in the first link in my signature as suggested above?
It is best to start fresh when flashing a new ROM. A lot of apps have back up features within the app for settings and such (i.e. GoLauncher).
I recommend Valhalla Black. But all the 2.3.6 ROM's are great.
No restrictions. Except maybe watching movies in the market on rooted devices.
lumin30 said:
Did you read the guide in the first link in my signature as suggested above?
It is best to start fresh when flashing a new ROM. A lot of apps have back up features within the app for settings and such (i.e. GoLauncher).
I recommend Valhalla Black. But all the 2.3.6 ROM's are great.
No restrictions. Except maybe watching movies in the market on rooted devices.
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I didn't read that guide, becuase I'm not on Froyo
Read it.
One more thing. You say start from scratch... Factory Reset? So I will need to root again? Also, I had to unlock the phone to use with ATT. Will I have to do that again?
I mean with your apps. Factory reset won't unroot you. It isn't a bad idea to do a factory reset between flashings as a precautionary measure.
You shouldn't have to unlock again either.
Wodensman said:
Also, I had to unlock the phone to use with ATT. Will I have to do that again?
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I'm on ATT as well and flash my phone all the time. I've never lost the unlock.
My brother, thank you so very much for the info! I have been reading the guide you mentioned, and now I know why. 2 guides in there! I can't thank you enough, I've hit thanks on all your replies here, because little by little, you're really helping my understanding of it all. It must be frustrating trying to help people like myself! Thanks for trying to push this stuff through my thick head! However, I've encountered another problem, following your guide:
Trying to back up my efs folder, using Astro File Manager... says it cannot do it! I guess this means I need something that requests superuser permissions?
Any program you would recommend? or can I just do it manually with my computer, like save it on my comp or something?
I recommend starting where it talks about SGS Kernel Flasher. Then once you have the custom kernel with CWM - do and nandroid back up and save the nandroid back up on your computer for safe keeping. That will have your efs folder within it. And I recommended Super Manager
And flash this kernel -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25115050&postcount=1
I guess the kernel I have, doesn't have CWM. So, if I flash a new one, do I need to delete the one I have first or anything? Or just go about flashing a new one, like I never did one in the first place? I can try to find the video guide I followed if you think it will help.
First Post
I searched through the Galaxy S3 Forum and can't seem to find any current information and guide that would walk me through overclocking my phone. I want to be able to tweak voltage and overclock my phone to the 1.7-1.89 ghz area. I'm aware my mileage may vary on this but my real challenge is finding a current guide that will actually work.
Model: SCH-1535
Okay so a little background and information
I bought my phone on Black Friday and it came with ICS. Shortly after I updated to Jelly bean 4.1.1, then and now I have 4.1.2.
I have rooted my phone and installed pacman rom, via the following guide/s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tQ05Zo_9U (How I rooted)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028443 (How I installed PacMan Rom)
My next goal was to overclock my phone.
I tried following this guide, but ended up soft bricking my phone
So I freaked like a noob would freak, However I'm proud that I kept a cool head because I eventually found a guide that got me back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 (How I un-softbricked)
So I re-rooted my phone via the first link I provided and decided to stay back on my stock OS since I missed many of the features and samsung stuff I liked.
Just FYI, I never backed up my original OS as when I un-softbricked I had to find a stock OS online and it looks like I found a very early build of ICS but anyway I'm updated back to 4.1.2 JB and I am successfully rooted, Titanium backup says I'm completely rooted and I have superuser in a few apps I use.
My ultimate goal is to overclock my phone maximum and set a lower voltage minimum to help battery life as well. Everything I find on this seems to be dated back to June 2012 or July 2012 when the phone released and seems outdated and to not work on the newer JB updates out there. I think this needs to be revisited and a current process that is known-working be made forum knowledge.
So again, my first post, Thanks for reading, Hopefully someone can help. Hopefully the replies on this thread help many people out there seeking the same knowledge on their uber hard Verizon GS3 with it's locked bootloader.
Ahead of time Disclaimer, I do not hold anyone responsible with what happens to my phone if they give me advice to overclock my phone in good faith and something goes wrong. I take full responsibility for taking the risk with my device.
Thanks in advance
Just throwing this out there, I honestly didn't bother watching the youtube videos that you linked.
Have you unlocked your bootloader? You are rooted but you can not flash a kernel unless you have unlocked your bootloader. Otherwise you will be softbricked and need to use Odin to recover. Use the guide by open1your1eyes titled "[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***" if you still need to do so.
Once you've have unlocked your bootloader, there are a number of kernels to use depending on if you're going to stick with your stock rooted TW rom or AOSP. Find a kernel you like, flash it, then you can adjust your voltages and/or CPU speeds with apps like System Tuner, SetCPU, Trickster Mod, etc.
Voltages, are tricky depending on the type of cpu you have. You can check the type of CPU you have by following these steps here. Make sure to read the link included which directs you to post #1341 by Imoseyon on the cpu differences.
Lord_Exodia said:
First Post
I searched through the Galaxy S3 Forum and can't seem to find any current information and guide that would walk me through overclocking my phone. I want to be able to tweak voltage and overclock my phone to the 1.7-1.89 ghz area. I'm aware my mileage may vary on this but my real challenge is finding a current guide that will actually work.
Model: SCH-1535
Okay so a little background and information
I bought my phone on Black Friday and it came with ICS. Shortly after I updated to Jelly bean 4.1.1, then and now I have 4.1.2.
I have rooted my phone and installed pacman rom, via the following guide/s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tQ05Zo_9U (How I rooted)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028443 (How I installed PacMan Rom)
My next goal was to overclock my phone.
I tried following this guide, but ended up soft bricking my phone
So I freaked like a noob would freak, However I'm proud that I kept a cool head because I eventually found a guide that got me back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 (How I un-softbricked)
So I re-rooted my phone via the first link I provided and decided to stay back on my stock OS since I missed many of the features and samsung stuff I liked.
Just FYI, I never backed up my original OS as when I un-softbricked I had to find a stock OS online and it looks like I found a very early build of ICS but anyway I'm updated back to 4.1.2 JB and I am successfully rooted, Titanium backup says I'm completely rooted and I have superuser in a few apps I use.
My ultimate goal is to overclock my phone maximum and set a lower voltage minimum to help battery life as well. Everything I find on this seems to be dated back to June 2012 or July 2012 when the phone released and seems outdated and to not work on the newer JB updates out there. I think this needs to be revisited and a current process that is known-working be made forum knowledge.
So again, my first post, Thanks for reading, Hopefully someone can help. Hopefully the replies on this thread help many people out there seeking the same knowledge on their uber hard Verizon GS3 with it's locked bootloader.
Ahead of time Disclaimer, I do not hold anyone responsible with what happens to my phone if they give me advice to overclock my phone in good faith and something goes wrong. I take full responsibility for taking the risk with my device.
Thanks in advance
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Overclocking is a lot easier as the previously mentioned apps can do that as long as the custom kernel supports it. As for undervolting some custom kernels are already undervolted by default. There is also this for the KT kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144004
There is also this: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31329-kerneltouchwiz-leankernel-minimalistic-kernel-mb1-v21-31513/page__st__1410#entry1042976
SlimSnoopOS said:
Just throwing this out there, I honestly didn't bother watching the youtube videos that you linked.
Have you unlocked your bootloader? You are rooted but you can not flash a kernel unless you have unlocked your bootloader. Otherwise you will be softbricked and need to use Odin to recover. Use the guide by open1your1eyes titled "[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***" if you still need to do so.
Once you've have unlocked your bootloader, there are a number of kernels to use depending on if you're going to stick with your stock rooted TW rom or AOSP. Find a kernel you like, flash it, then you can adjust your voltages and/or CPU speeds with apps like System Tuner, SetCPU, Trickster Mod, etc.
Voltages, are tricky depending on the type of cpu you have. You can check the type of CPU you have by following these steps here. Make sure to read the link included which directs you to post #1341 by Imoseyon on the cpu differences.
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Thanks for your reply, those are the steps that I've actually followed to get rooted, the youtube video I linked linked to that specific thread and that's the steps I took to root my device
So, I apologize but I'm completely new to rooting and flashing custom roms and things to your smartphone, my last two phones were blackberries so I'm now on my first of many droids to come (dont like iphone). This question will sound stupid of me but is flashing clockwork mod and then flashing the BRBMB1 bootchain unlocking my bootloader? If so I've done this already. The current steps out there don't seem to work for me.
I dont understand the terminology of some of these thing but I can follow a guide well. So far I've tried flashing the INvisblek v2 Kernel through EZ-Recovery and it really messed me up. I can double check my methodology. I'm wondering if maybe I just had a bad flash and maybe it will work if I do it again, but I'm hoping someone who has recently gone through this can share what they did to get it working on Verizon GS3 SCH-1535 because verizon sure does go out of it's way to prevent tampering
jmxc23 said:
Overclocking is a lot easier as the previously mentioned apps can do that as long as the custom kernel supports it. As for undervolting some custom kernels are already undervolted by default. There is also this for the KT kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144004
There is also this: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31329-kerneltouchwiz-leankernel-minimalistic-kernel-mb1-v21-31513/page__st__1410#entry1042976
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Are both of those Kernels for overclocking? It looks like your second link seems to allow voltage tweaks, funny thing is before I started this thread I saw that thread but it didn't say anything about overclocking so to a noob like me what does kernel tweaking mean
I'll take a good look at those treads when I get home, I'm about to head home from work, thanks for your reply.
Lord_Exodia said:
Thanks for your reply, those are the steps that I've actually followed to get rooted, the youtube video I linked linked to that specific thread and that's the steps I took to root my device
So, I apologize but I'm completely new to rooting and flashing custom roms and things to your smartphone, my last two phones were blackberries so I'm now on my first of many droids to come (dont like iphone). This question will sound stupid of me but is flashing clockwork mod and then flashing the BRBMB1 bootchain unlocking my bootloader? If so I've done this already. The current steps out there don't seem to work for me.
I dont understand the terminology of some of these thing but I can follow a guide well. So far I've tried flashing the INvisblek v2 Kernel through EZ-Recovery and it really messed me up. I can double check my methodology. I'm wondering if maybe I just had a bad flash and maybe it will work if I do it again, but I'm hoping someone who has recently gone through this can share what they did to get it working on Verizon GS3 SCH-1535 because verizon sure does go out of it's way to prevent tampering
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Lord_Exodia said:
Are both of those Kernels for overclocking? It looks like your second link seems to allow voltage tweaks, funny thing is before I started this thread I saw that thread but it didn't say anything about overclocking so to a noob like me what does kernel tweaking mean
I'll take a good look at those treads when I get home, I'm about to head home from work, thanks for your reply.
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Well, first off, EZ-recovery isn't for flashing anything but a custom recovery. You flash kernels with the recovery just like you would with a ROM. It sounds like you're unlocked, and should be good to go.
Another thing to know/understand is that most custom kernels will support over/underclocking and many will support voltage settings. Most won't say they support clock changes because its almost understood for people who've been playing with this stuff for a while.
I will also say one last thing, and that is that you honestly shouldn't have much need to overclock this phone much at all. Its a very snappy devices, and especially if you can find a custom ROM that plays well with you. Overclocking will really more than anything lessen your battery life with the upside of slightly boosted performance (read: borderline negligible). At least in my experience.
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Lord_Exodia said:
Thanks for your reply, those are the steps that I've actually followed to get rooted, the youtube video I linked linked to that specific thread and that's the steps I took to root my device
So, I apologize but I'm completely new to rooting and flashing custom roms and things to your smartphone, my last two phones were blackberries so I'm now on my first of many droids to come (dont like iphone). This question will sound stupid of me but is flashing clockwork mod and then flashing the BRBMB1 bootchain unlocking my bootloader? If so I've done this already. The current steps out there don't seem to work for me.
I dont understand the terminology of some of these thing but I can follow a guide well. So far I've tried flashing the INvisblek v2 Kernel through EZ-Recovery and it really messed me up. I can double check my methodology. I'm wondering if maybe I just had a bad flash and maybe it will work if I do it again, but I'm hoping someone who has recently gone through this can share what they did to get it working on Verizon GS3 SCH-1535 because verizon sure does go out of it's way to prevent tampering
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This is my first Android device as well and like you my last device was a blackberry. The thing is when overclocking you must undervolt to compensate for the increase in performance as it is a detriment to the battery. The first link I posted also supports overclocking and undervolted as when you're are flashing it you're also flashing it's KT Tweaker app it also allows you to save your oc/uv setup or use the team's own setups that you have downloaded. Also I recommend an app called DS battery saver as it fully utilizes the phone's deep sleep mode. For the aforementioned app I suggest put it in slumberer mode as in 8 hours of off screen time you're only losing 1-5% of battery life.
jmxc23 said:
This is my first Android device as well and like you my last device was a blackberry. The thing is when overclocking you must undervolt to compensate for the increase in performance as it is a detriment to the battery. The first link I posted also supports overclocking and undervolted as when you're are flashing it you're also flashing it's KT Tweaker app it also allows you to save your oc/uv setup or use the team's own setups that you have downloaded. Also I recommend an app called DS battery saver as it fully utilizes the phone's deep sleep mode. For the aforementioned app I suggest put it in slumberer mode as in 8 hours of off screen time you're only losing 1-5% of battery life.
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Thanks for the reply too. I have one more question looking over those links it looks like there's two different types of things mentioned that I'm not clear on, what does AOSP and TW mean. Tw seems to refer to touchwiz. What exactly are those. Also from what you see do these seem compatible with my stock rom rooted SCH 1535? Thanks for all the help thus far.
Lord_Exodia said:
Thanks for the reply too. I have one more question looking over those links it looks like there's two different types of things mentioned that I'm not clear on, what does AOSP and TW mean. Tw seems to refer to touchwiz. What exactly are those. Also from what you see do these seem compatible with my stock rom rooted SCH 1535? Thanks for all the help thus far.
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TW is Touchwiz which is Samsung's UI while AOSP is android before any OEMs messes with it so it is basically stock Android. Since you are on Touchwiz the kernels made for it are your best bet.
So I wanted to update this thread I ended up flashing synergy ROM everything is solved. I'm not sure if this rom comes with a kernel that allows overclocking but after flashing I can overclock up to 1.9 gigahertz Thanks for everyone who gave feedback on this. Now that I have synergy installed I have the best of both worlds all of the Samsung things I like and even custom things that are awesome.