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Is the gb rom worth it??

im starting this thread so that everyone can discuss the GB rom that was released to us.
just so everyone knows if you didnt already, the GB rom we were given is not a real release by samsung and has many errors with it.
samfirmware devs made the GB rom compatible with our phone so its a dev build
as of right now we cant us CWM nor can we customize the rom at all
so in personal opinion maybe everyone should stick to froyo with all its mods and tweaks
also flashing the GB rom causes the GB bootloaders which are really i9000 bootloaders to stick even after flashing back to froyo :/ so maybe the noobs should stay away from the rom until the devs finish building it correctly

So if i flashed this am i screwed with the bootloaders even if i oden back to froyo?
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DirtyPISTOLA said:
So if i flashed this am i screwed with the bootloaders even if i oden back to froyo?
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your not screwed its just gonna be a pain in the ass SOMEWHAT to get you back the right bootloaders

You can get the bootloaders back once you flash KC1. Not the deodexed rooted version but the stock one that is with the md5 files.

Beefvvl said:
You can get the bootloaders back once you flash KC1. Not the deodexed rooted version but the stock one that is with the md5 files.
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thanks beef!
however i did try that before my brick and it said the md5 sum was incorrect??

Beefvvl said:
You can get the bootloaders back once you flash KC1. Not the deodexed rooted version but the stock one that is with the md5 files.
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Cool is that in the development section?
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dsexton702 said:
your not screwed its just gonna be a pain in the ass SOMEWHAT to get you back the right bootloaders
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Without a computer I feel trapped because of no recovery, I can't flash any new roms even though I am rooted.
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cnote74 said:
Without a computer I feel trapped because of no recovery, I can't flash any new roms even though I am rooted.
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yea your definitely going to need a computer to get your bootloaders back but if you dont have a computer how did you do anything to your phone ;D

dsexton702 said:
yea your definitely going to need a computer to get your bootloaders back but if you dont have a computer how did you do anything to your phone ;D
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Borrowed my neighbors and uncle's computer. My uncles rooted my phone, while my neighbors unbricked it.
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cnote74 said:
Borrowed my neighbors and uncle's computer. My uncles rooted my phone, while my neighbors unbricked it.
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Edit wouldn't mind gingerbread do much if I could have the touchwiz 4 launcher
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dsexton702 said:
thanks beef!
however i did try that before my brick and it said the md5 sum was incorrect??
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I used heimdall to get back without it saying md5 error. But is there a write up on how to get back to original bootloaders?
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is this the right FW to flash to get my bootloaders straight? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038344

DirtyPISTOLA said:
is this the right FW to flash to get my bootloaders straight? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038344
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Nope, Krylon removed sbl.bin and boot.bin from that.
Use the full kc1 in gb recooked thread by Raver
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Be careful everyone. I just want you all to be aware. There have been 3 or 4 hardbricks already. They all came to be because of flashing sbl. Chadster went down last night, so before everyone gets flash happy, please know what you are doing. Just putting it out there.
Oh ya.....and no, gb was not worth it, at least not this build.
Sent fro somewhere deep inside my head.

dsexton702 said:
im starting this thread so that everyone can discuss the GB rom that was released to us.
just so everyone knows if you didnt already, the GB rom we were given is not a real release by samsung and has many errors with it.
samfirmware devs made the GB rom compatible with our phone so its a dev build
as of right now we cant us CWM nor can we customize the rom at all
so in personal opinion maybe everyone should stick to froyo with all its mods and tweaks
also flashing the GB rom causes the GB bootloaders which are really i9000 bootloaders to stick even after flashing back to froyo :/ so maybe the noobs should stay away from the rom until the devs finish building it correctly
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Totally worth it now you gotta decide if u want a sense base GB or ASOP...I'm currently running Kings Alliance GB and it fresh to death
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alright.. unfortunately all of us who flashed the leak GB ROM will not be able to enjoy what is coming out.. and made it worst I have a nice paper weight sitting on my desk right now.

That's scary to hear! Well I like gb but with the stuff I've been reading, so far to me its not worth dipping your feet in the deep end until a more solid GB is released. I'm always happy to test but the leak GB hasn't been worth it. Just my opinion.
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chadster214 said:
alright.. unfortunately all of us who flashed the leak GB ROM will not be able to enjoy what is coming out.. and made it worst I have a nice paper weight sitting on my desk right now.
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Wow. That's pretty discouraging.
So let me get this straight...
If you flashed the leaked GB Rom at any time you will not be able to enjoy anything else coming out, say, via CWM Recovery?
There's a lot of confusion IMO about this release of GB. I know you'll say, "READ!" Because of how fragmented the information is, do you think it would be helpful to have a compilation of all the known pros and cons, risks and rewards, broken and working components in one stickied post? I would do it, but I'm not sure about everything that is working and not working (and my job could consume any time available to update the post at any moment). I'm using the deodexed version, but I'm walking as if on eggshells with my app usage so as to not break anything (I use it for half personal and half production... I know, illadvised, but could not resist GB).
EDIT: Sorry if there is such a post that I'm suggesting. I just have not seen one. I'm trying to piece together myself what works and what doesn't and the hows.

When I saw how you all were having problems at the very beginning I stayed away and just watched. I'm glad I did. I'm noob.
THANK YOU All for testing people. You saved some of us. Remember that.
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Do we have a Odin flashable STOCK KB5 FW somewhere that contains the original boot.bin and sbl.bin files? that really would be the better FW to go with as it was the original that came with the device. Anyone wanna chime in on this theory?

[ROM] Stock Deodexed T959VUVKG4 with Root [Gingerbread 2.3.4][7.26.2011]--Whitehawkx

This is all thanks to whitehawkx i just brought it over from rootz wiki.. enjoy
[ROM] Stock Deodexed T959VUVKG4 with Root [Gingerbread 2.3.4][7.26.2011]
I received requests for this so here it is. This is 100% STOCK Deodexed KG4.
DOES NOT CONTAIN BOOTLOADERS!
KNOWN ISSUE: RECOVERY DOES NOT WORK!!! I've been told this is how it is on ALL the SGS4G Gingerbread leaks
What's Included:
~ Completely Deodexed
~ Stock Kernel
~ Stock Modem
~ Root
~ Busybox 1.19.0
~ Additional App: Quickboot
DON'T FORGET TO DISABLE VOODOO!!
http://www.multiupload.com/1LG2RVIRZS <<<<< Deodexed KG4 with Root

Another masterpiece by whithawkx. Thanks for this guys. One step closer to cwm. Thanks also to jdubb
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np bro just tryin to help out the community

thanks! do i just odin back to the deodexed kd1 with root and flash this?

Cwm flashable????
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Been waiting on this thank you kindly
sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna

gonna try this one out. Thanks dev! Always good to see new roms on here

brandond15 said:
thanks! do i just odin back to the deodexed kd1 with root and flash this?
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yup that should work if not let me know and ill help you as much as i can

and so it begins.. dang, you guys work fast.
DL now, thanks a bunch.

if I flash this thru cwm on kd1 what should i put the mounts as should it be
unmount
mount
mount
unmount?

Yes!! Can't wait to get home to flash this! Thanks!

im pretty sure it should be done the same as you would with the 2.3.3 leak

DirtyPISTOLA said:
if I flash this thru cwm on kd1 what should i put the mounts as should it be
unmount
mount
mount
unmount?
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That is correct.

I got a question...what is the advantages of having vs not having bootloaders in the ROM? Is there any difference at all?
EDIT: Unlocking/Removing the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.

if im not mistaking having the bootloaders in there will brick your phone

jdubb1106 said:
if im not mistaking having the bootloaders in there will brick your phone
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Supposedly not with the kg4 I believe. I may be mistaken though.
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Thank You so much will try this as soon as i get home...

jdubb1106 said:
if im not mistaking having the bootloaders in there will brick your phone
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Well then..No bootloaders sounds good to me Thanks bro for the quick response.

farwek said:
Supposedly not with the kg4 I believe. I may be mistaken though.
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yea im not for sure you would have to ask whoever took the bootloaders out, the purpose in doing it

l3g3nd.k1ll4h said:
Thank You so much will try this as soon as i get home...
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np im here for you guys

lg camera now working on 2.3.3

First off thanx to flak0, Don and a few others that were into this also jface very nice job, now if u guys want this go over to development u know where to find it, flak0 thread, the lg cam doesn't work on cm. Enjoy it works and it is sweet lol funny how these guys did what LG couldn't do! Oh u will find it on last page op didn't update yet

Flashed and is working great!!! Stock GB then rooted with xboarders Stock GB rom = 100% solid.... at least for me.

How do I root so I can flash it? I updated through kdz for my gingerbread and I have no clue on how to root
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Bspence415 said:
How do I root so I can flash it? I updated through kdz for my gingerbread and I have no clue on how to root
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nvflash recovery and then flash the camera app but if you want root then flash my build too.
link to nvflash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
link to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748

OK thanks but on the nvflash 3 options
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Bspence415 said:
OK thanks but on the nvflash 3 options
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ya flash nvflash externel sd clockworkmod recovery

Bspence415 said:
OK thanks but on the nvflash 3 options
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here is a video guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TozZKt7_JD8&feature=player_embedded

I got an error while flashing...anyone else?

Soldi3rxx said:
I got an error while flashing...anyone else?
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The error is a spoof, just reboot, it installed.
With that said, anyone else have screen dim when loading the new LG Camera. When I pull battery and reboot the dimmed screen goes away, any other work around, as I hate pulling the damn battery.

Is there an easy way to root the official OTA? I want to remove some bloatware and flash the LG cam. The reason I'm on the stock official is because of the baseband which made a huge difference for me (and as far as I know, there's no other way to get it)
Thanks in advance

gjvah said:
Is there an easy way to root the official OTA? I want to remove some bloatware and flash the LG cam. The reason I'm on the stock official is because of the baseband which made a huge difference for me (and as far as I know, there's no other way to get it)
Thanks in advance
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ya do it as posted above and flash my build it wont change baseband once you got it its permante

xboarder56 said:
ya do it as posted above and flash my build it wont change baseband once you got it its permante
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Thanks. Do I use the link you posted, or the 1.1 version you have? (you posted 1.0)

The other one is my tweaked build the v1.0 is completely stock except root
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xboarder56 said:
The other one is my tweaked build the v1.0 is completely stock except root
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hmm.... It gets stuck at step 5...

See post 4 above. Xboarder provider rooted v21e OTA, you can flash over the LG update. It will preserve the baseband. Then simply flash the LG Camera.
Xboarder also provided a bloat remover.zip that you can apply that removes all the TMobile bloat. It could not be simpler.

NVM. Im too sleepy. NVFlash

gjvah said:
NVM. Im too sleepy. NVFlash
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Install Clockwork Recovery Mod - Ext
link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
You don't need root to install CWR

sarni84 said:
First off thanx to flak0, Don and a few others that were into this also jface very nice job, now if u guys want this go over to development u know where to find it, flak0 thread, the lg cam doesn't work on cm. Enjoy it works and it is sweet lol funny how these guys did what LG couldn't do! Oh u will find it on last page op didn't update yet
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OP Updated bro thanks..

Xboarder your truly a great guy, I'm gonna give you a thanks when I get home phone premium app apparently doesn't let you give thx ... :unamused:
I never seen you flame when peeps ask a question that can easily be searched.
Props dude you rock.
"If Satan lived in heaven he'd be me... "

If I understand correctly, this will replace the Gingerbread camera with the Froyo camera. It doesn't sound like it's possible to have both on the phone at the same time -- is that right?
The reason I ask is that I'm really much happier with the way the Gingerbread camera works with the flash; the Froyo camera generally overexposed nearby things, but the new camera does a good job of regulating the flash and shutter. I'd like to have all the bells and whistles (that I haven't needed yet but might be handy someday) from the Froyo camera, but I'm not willing to sacrifice the improvement in flash photos (which is something I do pretty often).

Can someone make an odin rom for this phone?

Are any of the devs working on a rooted rom that can be flashed via odin for the SGS4G yet?? im only able to find roms that flash via cwn and i do not have root access.

neon_skunk said:
Are any of the devs working on a rooted rom that can be flashed via odin for the SGS4G yet?? im only able to find roms that flash via cwn and i do not have root access.
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Don't start threads in this section please! I hope they delete this!!

This section is for Galaxy S 4G Android Development is it not?

neon_skunk said:
Are any of the devs working on a rooted rom that can be flashed via odin for the SGS4G yet?? im only able to find roms that flash via cwn and i do not have root access.
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Better buy a nomex suit cause you're about to get torched.
Wrong place for a QUESTION. Look in the Bible and there are plenty of odin flashable ROMS as well as a kernel to gain root. Hope I don't come off as offensive it's just a lot of people here are getting tired of this type of stuff(me included).
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Man there are THREE ODIN flashable roms on the front page of the dev section right NOW. LOOK before you post.

Thanks, I will keep looking i guess.

neon_skunk said:
Thanks, I will keep looking i guess.
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Click here for Odin Flashable Rom

The amount of time that it would take me to go find you a ROM you can flash via Odin would be the same amount of time that it would have taken you to read a little and locate the correct section to post this. Give a little to get a little, until then...

Flame.........../android deserves more respect. ODIN isn't Android, it's Samsung.
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airfluip1 said:
Flame.........../android deserves more respect. ODIN isn't Android, it's Samsung.
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+1
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Questions or Problems Should Not Be Posted in the Development Forum
Please Post in the Correct Forums and Read THIS
Moving to Q&A

yea got it the first time.

neon_skunk said:
yea got it the first time.
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He's the mod so he's making sure you did
Anyways if your on GB and you want to use Odin why not flash a Dr Honk kernel you will get Cwm/ root and voodoo lagfix and ext4 aat the same time! Lol then you can flash the rom of your choice.
You can also use superoneclick 2.2 if all you want is root.
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Untouched UCLB3 Rooted

Ok I'm looking for somthing simple... And there are tons of UCLB3 leaked roms that have been modded and I just get so much lag on the lock screen - I have used the "Heimdall return to stock UCLB3" which does not have the lag. Tried another ROM via CWM that was "stock" with the daily driver kernel (lagged like hell). CWM to stock kernel with the ROM that was marked stock - still lagged.
I could not for the life of me get the Heimdall one click (above) to root with OneClick or the batch available. So I'm looking for somthing based off UCLB -leaked or the release with not much more then a root on it, And the correct Kernel whihc at this point I have no clue what it should be.
Currently I'm running:
FWV
2.3.6
BBV
I997UCLB3
Kernel
2.6.35.7-I997RUXKG3-CL366622
BN
GIBGERBREAD.UCLB3
I know this may seem easy, but to me this is getting fustrating. I have used so many roms... and the best one with the least lag was the return to stock - which I couldn't root (I have rooted many phones)
Any help would be great, or links/suggestions.

What ROMs did you try? Lag...wow...not on any the roms I've loaded....think your install has something to do with your lag....
Do you see the links in my signature if you're on your pc click those links....do some reading....

..I'm humble enough to say it could be my installs... but it's kinda hard to mess up a CWM flash - I'm clearing everything prior. The majority of the lag is on the unlock screen.
As for Roms.. Serendipity...Revolution... and a few others I'm not sure it it's a rom issue or a kernel issue.
I was just a little thrown off by the one click to factory (in your sig) gave me no lag, but I at least get lag on the unlock on all others.

kermyb123 said:
..I'm humble enough to say it could be my installs... but it's kinda hard to mess up a CWM flash - I'm clearing everything prior. The majority of the lag is on the unlock screen.
As for Roms.. Serendipity...Revolution... and a few others I'm not sure it it's a rom issue or a kernel issue.
I was just a little thrown off by the one click to factory (in your sig) gave me no lag, but I at least get lag on the unlock on all others.
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*cough* *cough* you should try [Dev]astation *cough* *cough*
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Wow... Even after my humble comment... Geesh.

Haha... And the file was just posted 29hrs ago, Hey Its dling I'll post back. Do you suggest a complete wipe?

Not sure what your saying...
And yes always a complete wipe...
Maybe read the links that have been provided on my signature from the jedi masters..not my work just the messenger...
Too Assist you...

kermyb123 said:
Haha... And the file was just posted 29hrs ago, Hey Its dling I'll post back. Do you suggest a complete wipe?
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The cleaner the slate, the better.

MaliciousIntent69 said:
The cleaner the slate, the better.
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Running your rom, Not too shabby - the animations are a little over the top... Do you have a suggestion for kernel?

kermyb123 said:
Running your rom, Not too shabby - the animations are a little over the top... Do you have a suggestion for kernel?
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The kernel its running is what I've found to run best with it. But you could try entropys kernel
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Turn off animation will help...in the displays option...or put it for some amination

Just wondering wht DEV is missing the samsung email app... but you kept the AT&T family mapper... I need to find my email apk... or use k9 I guess.
I would have posted on your release.. but I guess I have lingered without posting wayyyy too long... 10 post min

kermyb123 said:
Just wondering wht DEV is missing the samsung email app... but you kept the AT&T family mapper... I need to find my email apk... or use k9 I guess.
I would have posted on your release.. but I guess I have lingered without posting wayyyy too long... 10 post min
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Somehow the ATT family mapper apk was left in. Must of slipped passed my eyes. And I took out the email app to make a bit more room. As a lot of people just use Gmail so I kept the Gmail apk.
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kermyb123 said:
Just wondering wht DEV is missing the samsung email app... but you kept the AT&T family mapper... I need to find my email apk... or use k9 I guess.
I would have posted on your release.. but I guess I have lingered without posting wayyyy too long... 10 post min
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http://db.tt/JCEkrcff
DL then install....

bigjoe2675 said:
http://db.tt/JCEkrcff
DL then install....
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Bigjoe always has links for everything!
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Thanks... Link king

MaliciousIntent69 said:
Bigjoe always has links for everything!
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Thanks... Link king
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No king or anything....just an average joe..

Well then..."Joe Know's -Links-"
The DEV Rom is working nice, like I before all I can see is the missed bloat and for some of us who may use our devices for work and need to seem semi professional by responding from the correct email, email.apk. Other than that a toggle for the odd-ball animations would be nice... it may grow on me, the jury is out right now.
I'll run this for a while and possible fash over a differnt kernel or two and see what I come up with.
Thank you both for your time.

kermyb123 said:
Ok I'm looking for somthing simple... And there are tons of UCLB3 leaked roms that have been modded and I just get so much lag on the lock screen - I have used the "Heimdall return to stock UCLB3" which does not have the lag. Tried another ROM via CWM that was "stock" with the daily driver kernel (lagged like hell). CWM to stock kernel with the ROM that was marked stock - still lagged.
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I suspect that the lockscreen lag you're seeing is related to underclocking when the phone is locked... Potentially with one of the Infusion kernels.
Consider running Entropy's kernel.
Or the stock kernel... But that locks you out of stuff like CWM and Voodoo Sound / Lagfix.

Need to root the "official" Samsung UCLB3 leak or the official AT&T Gingerbread release for the Infuse 4g, and still want to do it yourself on your phone? See this how-to that I just worked up.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24935969