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Skyrocket ICS Query

Hi guys.
I have just got a Skyrocket imported from US to India.
It has Gingerbread on it and i want to root it,i want to install ICS Custom rom on it.I know how to root it and would do that but was confused and just wanted to know in case if i have to install ICS custom rom then i need to flash a radio for that first?
Can anyone help me with the link to that radio file

manu44 said:
Hi guys.
I have just got a Skyrocket imported from US to India.
It has Gingerbread on it and i want to root it,i want to install ICS Custom rom on it.I know how to root it and would do that but was confused and just wanted to know in case if i have to install ICS custom rom then i need to flash a radio for that first?
Can anyone help me with the link to that radio file
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There are quite a few radios floating around now, at the moment. Really, they're different for everyone depending on where you are. A good spot to take a look at would be here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573218.

btm fdr said:
There are quite a few radios floating around now, at the moment. Really, they're different for everyone depending on where you are. A good spot to take a look at would be here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573218.
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So that means first i should root my phone
then i should flash the radio for ICS and then i should flash the Custom rom for ics ?
Am i right?

manu44 said:
So that means first i should root my phone
then i should flash the radio for ICS and then i should flash the Custom rom for ics ?
Am i right?
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Install CWM > root > install ics rom of your choice

[Q] Root for Stock JellyBean?

Hello everyone,
I've recently purchased a refurbished Wi-Fi only Motorola Xoom. The first thing I did, before thinking, was updated it to JellyBean via FOTA. I'm loving the stock JB, but I really wish I would have rooted it before I updated
Has anyone found a way to do this yet? I don't want to use a custom ROM, I just miss a few features of rooting

you can use the zip file in this post (flash it with CWM or other recovery) to root jb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30464067&postcount=408
or just install this stock rooted jb rom for the MZ604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796335

Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks! Thread moved.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Just recieved my 300T Gold Edition

So I bought this version of the 300T from amazon <LINK> Is there any difference between this version of the 300T and the other version? I would also like to root my tablet for connecting my ps3 controller, ad free and titanium backup. My tablet is stock and fresh out of the box and has an ota update waiting to be downloaded and installed.
I assume this is the ota JB update. I won't install it yet until I get some advice.. .Posting the tablets info so you know what I have. Under about tablet I show> Android Version 4.0.3, Kernel version 2.6.39.4, build number IMLK7K.US_epad 9.4.3.30. What steps do you recommend I take in order to root this? If updating to ota JB makes it dangerous to root, (something about brickable and "unbrickable" methods or firmwares?) can I just root the ICS build and then install a JB rom? Thanks guys!

If you're planning to use a custom rom (which you're going to want to do anyways), then i suggest doing the update, then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash CleanRom 2.6.1 Inheretence (i run mine with the stock kernel and its super smooth and fast, especially for games). No need to root as CleanRom is already a rooted ROM. And as far the GOLD edtion vs the regular edition most have, there's really nothing different...other that the color, there's really nothing more to the Gold edition.

babymatteo said:
If you're planning to use a custom rom (which you're going to want to do anyways), then i suggest doing the update, then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash CleanRom 2.6.1 Inheretence (i run mine with the stock kernel and its super smooth and fast, especially for games). No need to root as CleanRom is already a rooted ROM. And as far the GOLD edtion vs the regular edition most have, there's really nothing different...other that the color, there's really nothing more to the Gold edition.
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Awesome thanks so much. Which guide would you suggest I follow in order to unlock the bootloader, root and install the rom?

Namuh said:
Awesome thanks so much. Which guide would you suggest I follow in order to unlock the bootloader, root and install the rom?
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No need to root.
Just install the unlocking tool found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
Then flash TWRP found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672108
Then make a backup and install CleanRom 2.6.1 Inheretence found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012560
Sorry for some reason when i try to do a hyperlink its not letting me.

babymatteo said:
If you're planning to use a custom rom (which you're going to want to do anyways), then i suggest doing the update, then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash CleanRom 2.6.1 Inheretence (i run mine with the stock kernel and its super smooth and fast, especially for games). No need to root as CleanRom is already a rooted ROM. And as far the GOLD edtion vs the regular edition most have, there's really nothing different...other that the color, there's really nothing more to the Gold edition.
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well flashing Clem 1.8 kernal vs stock kernal makes any batt life better ? which is better ? for battery life .. i have 2.7 clean rom inheretence, with clem 1.8 kernal..

vixs said:
well flashing Clem 1.8 kernal vs stock kernal makes any batt life better ? which is better ? for battery life .. i have 2.7 clean rom inheretence, with clem 1.8 kernal..
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I hope You didn't update to jelly bean yet. Whoever replayed missed a really important step.
Nvflash.
I missed out on this too, it only works with Ice Cream Sandwhich. Its for if you ever brick ur tab to something you can't fix urself. You use NV flash and it can supposably unbrick anything.
And the tf300 is weird. You can't flash Jelly Bean roms on Ice Cream Sandwhich and you can't flash Ice Cream Sandwhich roms on Jelly Bean. Unless said so by dev.. its because Asus messed with our bootloader.
Also with NV flash, you can update to Jelly Bean. Then downgrade back to Ice Cream Sandwhich. But without nvflash you can't downgrade once on Jelly Bean. So if you updated you can't use nvflash.
If this helped, don't forget about the thanks button

trevor7428 said:
I hope You didn't update to jelly bean yet. Whoever replayed missed a really important step.
Nvflash.
I missed out on this too, it only works with Ice Cream Sandwhich. Its for if you ever brick ur tab to something you can't fix urself. You use NV flash and it can supposably unbrick anything.
And the tf300 is weird. You can't flash Jelly Bean roms on Ice Cream Sandwhich and you can't flash Ice Cream Sandwhich roms on Jelly Bean. Unless said so by dev.. its because Asus messed with our bootloader.
Also with NV flash, you can update to Jelly Bean. Then downgrade back to Ice Cream Sandwhich. But without nvflash you can't downgrade once on Jelly Bean. So if you updated you can't use nvflash.
If this helped, don't forget about the thanks button
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Says: Based on Official Asus Jellybean 4.1.1 / US 10.4.4.20, with JB 4.2 Google Apps and is ODEX ED!
I presume you don't need to downgrade back to ICS for the cleanrom and do the nvflash you are talking about?

[Q] ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.? Samsung S Relay

Hey there,
I just got a Samsung Galaxy S Relay and I am trying to figure out if I should upgrade it to Jelly Bean and which version.
The phone is not rooted, I am a newbie and I do not have a custom rom in there.
Before I do this, can I go back to ics if I don't like jb for some reason?
thanks so much

JD421 said:
Hey there,
I just got a Samsung Galaxy S Relay and I am trying to figure out if I should upgrade it to Jelly Bean and which version.
The phone is not rooted, I am a newbie and I do not have a custom rom in there.
Before I do this, can I go back to ics if I don't like jb for some reason?
thanks so much
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you should unlock it while on stock ics (read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255892 - method works only on ics) and then you may update to stock jb/root/custom rom.
there is cyanogenmod 10.2 custom rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405310 - or you can use stock, root it and debloat.
yes, it is possible to revert to stock ics.

LitD said:
you should unlock it while on stock ics (read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255892 - method works only on ics) and then you may update to stock jb/root/custom rom.
there is cyanogenmod 10.2 custom rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405310 - or you can use stock, root it and debloat.
yes, it is possible to revert to stock ics.
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Thank you for that. I think I am too new to try a custom rom and root. I can suffer with the bloat because unlike the captivate, this phone, w a keyboard, has 4 gb for apps. on the captivate it had about 1.5 gb for apps after the os was installed. i really don't know what a custom rom is, really.
i watched a video comparing the jb to the ics and my 4.0.4 ics appeared to have almost all the improvements of the jb, so i don't know what the pros or cons would be upgrading to the jb, (I assume the latest jb version)
the last thing i want to do is slow my phone down, ruin battery life, or reduce my app space etc so i am just trying to get a feel for the pros of doing something like this.
ps i did hear it would make my phone faster....

JD421 said:
Thank you for that. I think I am too new to try a custom rom and root. I can suffer with the bloat because unlike the captivate, this phone, w a keyboard, has 4 gb for apps. on the captivate it had about 1.5 gb for apps after the os was installed. i really don't know what a custom rom is, really.
i watched a video comparing the jb to the ics and my 4.0.4 ics appeared to have almost all the improvements of the jb, so i don't know what the pros or cons would be upgrading to the jb, (I assume the latest jb version)
the last thing i want to do is slow my phone down, ruin battery life, or reduce my app space etc so i am just trying to get a feel for the pros of doing something like this.
ps i did hear it would make my phone faster....
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the latest stock is jb 4.1.2
i do not know if stock jb is faster than stock ics as i have no experience with stock ics. cyanogenmod is faster than stock, but i use debloated stock jb anyway.
bloatware running in the background can slow down the phone.

Updating Note Tablet?

Quick question. I can get a good deal on a Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 that is running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's a wi-fi version, no carrier. Will I be able to update to a newer OS such as Jelly Bean or KitKat? I should be able to just update over wifi, correct? Thanks - Dan

MustangDan74 said:
Quick question. I can get a good deal on a Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 that is running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's a wi-fi version, no carrier. Will I be able to update to a newer OS such as Jelly Bean or KitKat? I should be able to just update over wifi, correct? Thanks - Dan
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IMHO, exept for the N8013 you get OTA/Kies updates up to 4.4.2. If you have a N8013 OTA 4.1.2, for 4.4.2 you can flash Gnabo V7 4.4.2 which by the way is much better than stock.

It is a GT-N8013 running ICS. It can be updated then to Kit Kat, without rooting? This would be for my wife as a gift, she doesn't like all that "tinkering" like I do on my phones, LOL.

MustangDan74 said:
It is a GT-N8013 running ICS. It can be updated then to Kit Kat, without rooting? This would be for my wife as a gift, she doesn't like all that "tinkering" like I do on my phones, LOL.
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The N8013 (i have the same) can be updated to 4.1.2 via OTA o Kies. There is no KitKat for this model, and i do not think there will be. Samsung forgot about it. If you want KitKat 4.4.2 than you have to flash a custom ROM which requires a Custom recovery and for that SuperSU and root. But it is worth it. The Gnabo 4.4.2 ROm is amazing, free from Bloatware and running like Speedy Gonzales Its easy to do.

Thomas_BA said:
The N8013 (i have the same) can be updated to 4.1.2 via OTA o Kies. There is no KitKat for this model, and i do not think there will be. Samsung forgot about it. If you want KitKat 4.4.2 than you have to flash a custom ROM which requires a Custom recovery and for that SuperSU and root. But it is worth it. The Gnabo 4.4.2 ROm is amazing, free from Bloatware and running like Speedy Gonzales Its easy to do.
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This is not totally true.. You can flash FACTORY Stock rom for the n8010 to this device. Its totally stock Rom with the Boot- loader removed so it does not Alter the ability to go back. THE N810 IS The same device only its sold internationally. this is the base firmware of gnobo rom...
OP this is your best bed right here to keep as close to stock . She will be with this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770009
Everything works and if you run into trouble Carl is always there to help you with issues on getting it on your device...
Good Luck

erica_renee said:
You can flash FACTORY Stock rom for the n8010 to this device. Its totally stock Rom with the Boot- loader removed so it does not Alter the ability to go back. THE N810 IS The same device only its sold internationally. this is the base firmware of gnobo rom...
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Yes, forgot about that possibility.

I would like to hook her up with a smooth running, no bloat ROM. I realize it's been gone over in some of the other 1000+ page threads but what does the Gnabo ROM give me over the stock ICS?

hope this helps..
MustangDan74 said:
I would like to hook her up with a smooth running, no bloat ROM. I realize it's been gone over in some of the other 1000+ page threads but what does the Gnabo ROM give me over the stock ICS?
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Reasons to update
android 4.2
Samsung 2014 apps. including the new s-note Calender email and Others my mind slipped
Removed a Bunch of crap wear. and Useless apps.
Custom recovery where you can do full backups (can root without updating rom)
Moved Notifications to top Like on phone ( i really love this)
I think its a Bit faster then 4.1.2 stock rom.
You can rum 4.2 AND above only apps.
I am sure there are more
Reasons to not update
The new Multi window ui Kinda sucks. But it does work.
Prob more but for me its functioning file
You will no longer get Factory updates.. (ohh wait Samsung ditched us anyway)
Sounds like Gnobo rom would be best for you . But you read the forums and decide for yourself...

I would go for Gnabo Rom, and if you know what you do flash Boefflas Kernel. Top combination.

Would this ROM still be an improvement over 4.1 Jelly Bean? I was mistaken, it is a GT-N8013 running 4.1 JB.

MustangDan74 said:
Would this ROM still be an improvement over 4.1 Jelly Bean? I was mistaken, it is a GT-N8013 running 4.1 JB.
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as i said two post up. I listed pros cons for me... I Like the 2014 note pro apps better then the old s- note and note2013 apps..
you can always root it . Install a custom recovery do a anand backup in custom recovery to external sd card.
install the rom and try it.. if you do not like Restore your backup.. You are way WAY Over thinking this simple solution.. Hope you do not mind me saying so..