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So I got my mesmerize the other day, and it's been great so far. However, I have a few gripes.
1. Battery life: the battery life isn't terrible, but I feel it could be better.I generally do not use live wallpapers, I use a dark-ish wallpaper, I am on wifi most of the time, I keep the brightness at the lowest setting, and I keep gps and bluetooth off almost all of the time. What could I do to make it better?
2. Performance: While the performance is acceptable, I know that it could be so much better. I've read about the lag-fixes, but I do not wish to root my phone at this time.
Btw: I use LauncherPro
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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No one?
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Well I like the go launcher myself. Seems a little more responsive than launcher pro to me. But it only helps a little. For me the voodoo lagfix is well worth it.
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Between custom ROM's and Kernels and a variety of apps. You can make your phone perform just about anyway you want it too. If you decide you want to try out a custom ROM or Kernel I would suggest taking a read at the below linked thread. It is very informative and remember that if you do flash something. Make sure it is for your phone. If you are in doubt. Post or feel free to PM me. In the end it really just depends on what your looking to get out of your phone. I read for almost two months before I did my first mod because I honestly didn't know what I wanted. So if I or anyone else can help. Please let us know.
Here's that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931169
[GUIDE] Newbie's Step-by-Step: From Stock USCC Mesmerize -> Custom Rom/Kernel
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.

monkey1883 said:
1. Battery life: the battery life isn't terrible, but I feel it could be better.I generally do not use live wallpapers, I use a dark-ish wallpaper, I am on wifi most of the time, I keep the brightness at the lowest setting, and I keep gps and bluetooth off almost all of the time. What could I do to make it better?
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If you want the battery to last longer, I'd start by using Wifi only when you need it; it sucks a lot out of the battery. Right now on my phone, Batteryminder goes from 1d 21h left on my battery to 4h left if I turn Wifi on. If you're concerned about going over your data cap, install an app like 3G Watchdog to keep track of your data usage.
Depending on how you use your phone, you can shut off several things like sync and even the mobile data radio. I keep everything turned off. If I need to get on the Internet, I turn on whichever radio I need (Wifi or mobile data), do what I need to do, then turn it back off when I'm done. Of course, this means I don't get any e-mail, Twitter, news, or weather updates; I check all of those manually. For stock, you can download several different apps to control the different radios and brightness on the phone. When I was on stock, I used the Dazzle widget for that.
Turning "on" GPS doesn't really turn GPS on (as in it's running all the time draining your battery). It just seems to make the GPS available to applications that want to use it. I keep mine on all the time for several apps I use, and it doesn't seem to affect the battery life.

Thanks for the responses. I have a few questions.
So if I were to want to install the voodoo lagfix kernel, I would first need root (super one click?), install clockwork mod recovery? With rom manager? And then flash the kernel right?
After I install the lagfix, would I be able to unroot? I want to keep as close to stock as possible.
I read about uninstalling the lagfix, but how would I go about restoring the default kernel and uninstalling cwm if I were to need to?
I'm still not completely sure about rooting my phone, so is there anything at all I can do to improve the filesystem performance without rooting and installing a lagfix?
Thanks
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To get back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064
Files to get your Mesmerize back to stock 2.1 and 2.2.1
As for voodoo. Everything you will need is in the thread I linked earlier.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.

So can I un-root after installing voodoo?(using unroot option in super one click) Will voodoo still work?
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Why would you want to unroot. Rooting has no affect on performance or function of the phone.
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monkey1883 said:
So can I un-root after installing voodoo?(using unroot option in super one click) Will voodoo still work?
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If you are worried about voiding your warranty by rooting you will have done that by flashing a voodoo kernel. You can always unroot but why would you? Plus you can always odin back to stock and its like it never happened. Rooting just gives you access to the phone you should have gotten when you bought it.
If you get to a point where you feel comfortable try flashing a new rom and kernel. You won't believe how much more you can do with the phone by doing so.
Also we will be here to help you out if and when you need it!
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In rom manager, when I go to install clockwork mod recovery it asks for a phone. The mes isn't on there. Should I choose Fascinate?
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Ok guys, I f***** up big time. I installed the version of voodoo from the official website... That didn't work. Refused to boot. Installed CWM through Odin so I could install the default kernel, but CWM wouldn't let me flash it. I also can't flash a different version of CWM. I was able to install the default firmware and kernel, but twlauncher force close CONSTANTLY, sooooooo... I'm just gonna try and get it replaced.
Thanks for all of the help, but I'm not going to take the chance again.

You going to to go here and read through the OP. When you go to reflash back to stock make sure to check the box that says repartition. Read through the post and download the EE19 full package. Get odin installed. At that point if you need some direction post back and I can help ya
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To get back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064
Files to get your Mesmerize back to stock 2.1 and 2.2.1
As for voodoo. Everything you will need is in the thread I linked earlier.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
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Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.

Thanks for the suggestions, but I got it replaced for free.
One last question if you even want to help me anymore: can I restore my apps and settings from titanium backup without rooting?
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Honestly. I don't know that one. I don't use titanium backup myself. I believe you have to be rooted to use it though.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.

Okay. I think, if anything, I'll root and restore my apps and stuff and unroot.
I ready appreciate all of your help, but I think I'll stay away from custom kernels and roms
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monkey1883 said:
Okay. I think, if anything, I'll root and restore my apps and stuff and unroot.
I ready appreciate all of your help, but I think I'll stay away from custom kernels and roms
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Seriously? You messed up with one little thing and then you're just giving up on all the awesomeness you could get. Sad.
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sageDieu said:
Seriously? You messed up with one little thing and then you're just giving up on all the awesomeness you could get. Sad.
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I second that.
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I killed my first mes, was lucky enough I flashed back to stock before it would no longer boot. So it got sent in and under warranty I got a new one and proceeded to root and tweak....no screw ups this time snag loving it
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scarmon25 said:
Honestly. I don't know that one. I don't use titanium backup myself. I believe you have to be rooted to use it though.
Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
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That's correct.
You need to be rooted in order to use Titanium Backup.

2.3.4

hey guys im running 2.3.3 i cant root idk why but how would i odin to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183413 without losing anything on my current version.

If you change roms all of you data will be lost. I always create a backup with titanium backup; install ROM then restore.
Also, consider using a newer version of gingerbread.
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true but for some reason i cant root i already backed up before i just cant root should i just install 2.3.4 and then root and get my back up from my 2.2.1 i mean i just backed that one up yesterday before odin to 2.3.3

No need to create 3 separate threads about 2.3.3
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194032
That's the link to the kernel that gives root to ALL gingerbread roms. As long as you get into download mode you can flash it with Odin
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i dont know how to delete im new jeeezzz no need to be all hostile about it...

You don't have to delete them. You can add to them, even change the titles.
I believe the goal is to keep the number of threads down to make navigation easier for everyone.
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As already stated there's no way to keep data while Odining to GB. Use Titanium or myBackup Pro to do so.
But at least you know how to Odin, that's most of the battle right there. Just make sure you read all of the tuts carefully that are provided throughout the SGS4G forum. There's plenty of good ones pertaining GB specifically. Or you can check out videos from Phreshjoker that are available via YouTube.
Either way, good luck.

Is it possible to make internet snappier?

I just rooted my phone yesterday and removed all the bloatware (big thanx to Lumin30)
Now I'm wondering if I can make it even snappier without flashing too much stuff on it.. since I'm too new to this business and would prefer having my phone mostly stock
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Boat browser is the fastest I've used. DL from market.

If you have cwm installed. I'm assuming you do since you're rooted. Dsexten's adrenalin shot and the scroll mod can work wonders for making things snappy while maintaining a stock phone.
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For actual data speed, you can probably make it faster by leaving your phone on CDMA mode only (keeps you locked in 3G/4G). If left in Auto mode, it will revert to EDGE when you aren't using data.
I feel like it makes a noticeable difference, since your phone won't need to switch back and forth.
As for the actual speed of a browser, I've been using Dolphin since I got my phone. It's very snappy.

AlexSochi8 said:
I just rooted my phone yesterday and removed all the bloatware (big thanx to Lumin30)
Now I'm wondering if I can make it even snappier without flashing too much stuff on it.. since I'm too new to this business and would prefer having my phone mostly stock
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Flash ICBINB 2.3.7 from dsex its stock with all the tweaks included trust me its fast
and its WCDMA to the post above
Thank's aren't asked for but appreciated

Thanx.. can u please tell me a way to flash that... I'm new to this. My phone is rooted thru superoneclick.
I'm on stock gingerbread. I would love to be able to run that rom since it will free up a lot of system storage... is it glitchy at all?
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AlexSochi8 said:
Thanx.. can u please tell me a way to flash that... I'm new to this. My phone is rooted thru superoneclick.
I'm on stock gingerbread. I would love to be able to run that rom since it will free up a lot of system storage... is it glitchy at all?
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It will be easy for you. First download SGS Kernel Flasher from the market.

Thanx again Lumin... I downloaded the kernel flasher, what do I do now
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Read the first link in my signature where it talks about SGS Kernel Flasher.
ADD:Alex - Let me know if the directions were clear or if you need any additional help.

It was somewhat clear... I appreciate u making that thread and taking ur time to answer but I'm still somewhat clouded... I need to install a kernel with vodoo lag fix before I install a rom.. when I go to the link of vodoo lag fix it says attention its still buggy and vodoo sound maybe coming soon... all of that is making me somewhat worried... but the rom flashing steps are confusing to me since I'm like a blind baby to this flashing stuff.
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AlexSochi8 said:
It was somewhat clear... I appreciate u making that thread and taking ur time to answer but I'm still somewhat clouded... I need to install a kernel with vodoo lag fix before I install a rom.. when I go to the link of vodoo lag fix it says attention its still buggy and vodoo sound maybe coming soon... all of that is making me somewhat worried... but the rom flashing steps are confusing to me since I'm like a blind baby to this flashing stuff.
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If you don't want to use the kernel then you can use KJ1. I haven't had a problem with the kernel. And when you flash the custom ROM it will have that same kernel -- just updated. You only flash that kernel to get CWM to flash the ROM. When you flash the ROM it comes with a kernel that will overwrite the kernel you flash with SGS.
And Voodoo sound is not the same as Voodoo lagfix.
You just need to follow the direction to get where you want. If you think some of the directions are clear... then tell me which one's and how. I will take a look at and see if I can make them clearer.

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If you don't want to use the kernel then you can use KJ1. I haven't had a problem with the kernel. And when you flash the custom ROM it will have an that same kernel -- just updated. You only flash that kernel to get CWM to flash the ROM. When you flash the ROM it comes with a kernel that will overwrite the kernel you flash with SGS.
And Voodoo sound is not the same as Voodoo lagfix.
You just need to follow the direction to get where you want. If you think some of the directions are clear... then tell me which one's and how. I will take a look at and see if I can make them clearer.
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Check your mounts in mounts and storage and read the OP of ROM for correct mounts – U=Unmount / M=Mount. I had to change some coming fresh out of the box.
o Then choose 'install zip from sdcard', then 'choose zip from scard', then go to bottom, find ROM you copied over, select install and wait.
thats a lil confusing...
and to double check the first step:
all i have to do is download Subtly Modified Stock for T959V KJ6 v0.1.1-rc1 and flash that kernel with kernel flasher from the market? simple as that?

Yes on the kernel.
Don't worry about the mounts. I need to change that. The aroma installer will handle that for you now. What ROM are you going to flash?

ICBINB 2.3.7 since I read its mostly stock with no theming and is super fast and only uses 46mb internal space since it heavily debloated... would u recommend it?
BTW thanx again man!
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Yes.
Go reread the guide. Take notes when you go through. PM me anything you think needs to change or be added. If you have flashed the kernel - just flash it - follow the directions to flash the ROM and you are good to go. Take note of the steps in the Aroma Installer you do and PM those also and I will add them to the guide. Aroma Installer is what you will see after you select install for the ROM.

lumin30 said:
Yes.
Go reread the guide. Take notes when you go through. PM me anything you think needs to change or be added. If you have flashed the kernel - just flash it - follow the directions to flash the ROM and you are good to go. Take note of the steps in the Aroma Installer you do and PM those also and I will add them to the guide. Aroma Installer is what you will see after you select install for the ROM.
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OK I'm going to flash it this Tuesday night after work... ill let u know how it goes
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AlexSochi8 said:
OK I'm going to flash it this Tuesday night after work... ill let u know how it goes
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Hopefully you noticed when I said reread the guide it is because I updated it. I am asking for your input as somebody fresh using the guide. I know what I am doing and it is easy to leave out the little steps when writing the guide that noobs may need. Hopefully you can help make it a better guide!
Good luck!

Ye I understood u brother... ill let u know if there are steps to add for other newbs
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Hey Lumin.. so I did like u asked I believe u did miss a step.. I just installed quick boot.. did a back up... but from cwm recovery I don't know where to navigate to install the icbinb rom... it has a list.. back up.. reboot.. update zip file or something like that... etc which one do I chose? And do u need to extract the icbinb rom zip file? Or just put it like that in the root of my sd? Before that do I need to wipe anything? Thanx a lot again
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Recommend a ROM

My wife's Infuse is currently on stock. She's interested in trying a custom ROM, but my research indicates that there are a lot of tethering problems with current ICS and JB roms for the Infuse. The ability to tether (mobile AP) is vital for us. We pay for the tethering plan on her phone and that is our home internet connection as neither cable nor DSL is available where we live.
Can someone recommend a good "daily driver" Infuse ROM that is stable, lean, with working tethering? ICS would be awesome, but GB would suffice.

The best way to know is to test them. Cm10 latest build has tethering fully working as of latest build.
GB should be the most stable, but JB has been great for me, plus it is amazingly fast.
Look in the OPs for what is working and what is not, and for screenshots, and that should give you a clearer idea.
Sent from my sweet & buttery Infuse

I don't tether so I'm not sure which is best for that but might I suggest bigjoe2675's ISET sticky. You'll find great info and links to nearly every Infuse ROM here on XDA I believe. Like andros11 stated research and testing will get you the results you are looking for.
Sent from a de-FUNKt Infuse

If it was my phone, I'd be all for the "download and test until I find one that works right" method. I have a Captivate and I flash new ROMs pretty often. But my wife doesn't want to go through that process. She's had Zeus and CatyRom previously, but had issues with them and just wanted to go back with stock and "quit messing with it."
I have looked through the threads and typically see something like this:
What Works?
Almost everything that works on ICS!
What Doesnt Work?
Same things that dont work on ICS..
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That doesn't really tell me much. Trying to research what does and doesn't work in ICS lead me to discover that tethering was one of those things that "doesn't work."

I believe it was written like that since CM10 was really meant for an experienced crowd who should know what worked and what didn't in ICS, but I definitely get you. Scott might want to make that part clearer soon.
Look in Entropy's CM9 for a complete list of what is working and what is not at ICS level.
If none of the issues would mind her daily phone use, then I would say to give CM10 a try and hope she doesn't come back to you later for help
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Make sure to read Bigjoe2675’s ISET page. Going from stock to GB to ICS to JB and maybe back can be a real learning experience. Lots of opportunities to soft brick your phone. I have a lot of experience in doing that.
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Emancipation. Everything works and is as close to perfection as you can get. I was on uniporn forever but never tried to tether so I don't know if it works. But it was super stable and my DD for a while. Now I'm on cm10 and loving it.
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A lot of things work now I have tried looking for what does and doesnt. I would recommend cm10 whether its paranoid jb or unofficial cm10 jb. CNA seems fine also. I say those ROMs cause they are always updated . And if our moving from stock why not go all they way to jellybean its equal if not better then ICS. Just keep in mind if u goto jellybean u need to flash a ics rom first. Like entropys cm9 . I always flash it twice the first time. Then reboot and flash jelly.. just a habbit for me .Good luck on finding your rom
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I have soft bricked my Captivate more imes than I can remember! I'm a pro at that now and can do it and recover without batting a lash! But soft bricking her phone makes me nervous. I'm trying to do the research but the minor differences leave me a little unsure. I think I would like to put her on CM10.
She is on GB (2.3.6) right now (not rooted and no cwm). I need to flash a kernel from post 2 or 3 of his thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
Then I can flash Entropy's CM9 from this thread, right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601844
How does "firmware" differ from a "rom"?
After that just flash CM10 from this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776129
Following all directions closely, making backups of apps, data, efs, etc. That pretty much cover it?
Are bootloaders anything to be concerned with? On the Captivate, you have to have GB bootloaders before you can flash JB. Since she's already on GB, I don't guess that is an issue. I just want to make sure there aren't any caveats like that I might be overlooking.

That would be the right path. Just make to follow each Roms flash instructions and you should be fine.
Not having GB bootloaders on either ICS or JB would leave you with a hard to read rainbow recovery.
If you updated to GB using Kies though, you should already have them.
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I didn't use Kies. After trying some custom roms before, I used the Heimdall one click to get her back to stock 2.3.6.

Is there a way to see which boot loaders I have?

What company u have for service?
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HeathicusF said:
Is there a way to see which boot loaders I have?
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The only way i know is to flash an ICS rom and see if your recovery is all "rainbow-y" ...honestly I'm not sure except for that way.
My guess would be: if you're not sure if you do and you did not get GB 2.3.6 through Kies you probably do not.
Not having GB bootloaders will not adversely affect your phone operation just boot animations and recovery. It will look like static or rainbow colors. Some peope live with it and are able to navigate through recovery without GB bootloaders as a bad bootloader flash is one of the few ways to bork this phone...not always but it does get a little hairy trying to save it. The bootloader flash itself is not difficult as long as you read up and follow the instructions precisely.
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jester12345 said:
What company u have for service?
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AT&T.

Sry I can't help too much as I'm on rogers. Some of things mine does will make our screen go rainbow. All in all tho flashing ROM should be same idea..
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After u root. Use cm9 to flash I do it twice wipe cache delvik and system wipe. Then u know our on ICS boot loaders. And yes u can do it right from gingerbread. Then after u do cm9 . U can do cm10
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For telling what boot loader or on. I see cwm black looking for gingerbread. Blue for ICS and nicer blue for jelly
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Ok, here's my plan:
1) Backup. Titanium Backup, Contacts, EFS (backup script CWM-EFS_BACKUP.zip), etc.
2) Flash Stock GB (UCLB3 Heimdall - Stock_SGH_I997_UCLB3_Repartition-One-Click.jar).
3) Flash a second time to get GB boot loaders.
4) Flash Entropy512's DD Kernel (SGH_I997 Entropy Test Kernel-One-Click.jar)
5) Flash "Clean Wipe" script (CWM-Clean_Wipe_before_ROM_Flash.zip)
6) Flash Unofficial CM9 (cm-9-20120728-UNOFFICIAL-infuse4g.zip) - twice, wiping cache, dalvik, and formatting System before each flash.
7) If staying on CM9, flash gapps (gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip).
8) Flash Unofficial CM10 (cm-10-20120823-UNOFFICIAL-infuse4g.zip) and Inverted GAPPS (inverted GAPPS justinbean8-24.zip)
These are just the main steps. I have a folder for each step with everything downloaded and all of the instructions and links copied from forum posts. Also have some other things downloaded like Samsung drivers, an ICS Heimdall One-Click that was linked to a couple times, an EFS backup script, etc.
The ParanoidAndroid ROM looks really cool, but I think I'll wait until it's sync'd with the 8/23 update of CM10 so I know tethering will work. I may just leave her on CM9 until then, I don't know.
EDIT: I just realized... she's not rooted, so I'll have to do that first thing so I can install TiBu and do a backup of all her apps and data...

Plan looks just fine.
Any snags, you should be able to get help here.
Have read it is ok to re-install apps with Titanium, not a good idea to restore data. Let the ap do that when you run it.
Edit: Be sure you have the latest version of Java before running Heimdall. Get it here: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Looks good :thumbup:
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To root, can I install Entropy512's DD Kernel from step 4 first, then flash the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file I just downloaded? Or should I use a different Kernel?

Stock ICS without bloat?

Just upgraded from the Infuse and HOLY CRAP what a difference. The Infuse, in some ways was really a misstep for Sammy. Hardware just didn't really work well. Anyway...
Looking through ROMs I was hoping to find a stock ICS where someone had pulled out the bloat. I didn't see it, but I may have missed it.
Thanks, and glad to have switched forums! Ha.
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Check out mohans embryo It is a stock based rom that is properly tweaked the way it should have been. Its up to 5.3.
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Tweakecho said:
Check out mohans embryo It is a stock based rom that is properly tweaked the way it should have been. Its up to 5.3.
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Agreed - it's a good ROM if you are looking for something close to stock with options. Only a few small issues of stability so far.

Root the stock ROM then debloat (disable apps first) yourself

would agree about embryo. stock, debloated.. unless you choose to add it. he built in a nice rom customizer as well. personally, didnt have any problems with it.

Sky Jellybean, come to the candy plus s3 touchwiz is way better than skyrocket touchwiz

danaholic86 said:
Sky Jellybean, come to the candy plus s3 touchwiz is way better than skyrocket touchwiz
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He wants stock ics, not jacked up jb.
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Bloat
Just root and install Titanium Backup. There should be a freeze list in one of the stickies. You do not have to install a different rom at all.
I recommend that you just freeze the apps. If you uninstall them, you will have to reflash your phone with the stock rom if you want to send to Sammy or take it back to AT&T...
You can also just make a complete TiBU of the entire phone and save on your computer then restore them when you want to get rid of the phone in a legit way...

onealvideo said:
Just root and install Titanium Backup. There should be a freeze list in one of the stickies. You do not have to install a different rom at all.
I recommend that you just freeze the apps. If you uninstall them, you will have to reflash your phone with the stock rom if you want to send to Sammy or take it back to AT&T...
You can also just make a complete TiBU of the entire phone and save on your computer then restore them when you want to get rid of the phone in a legit way...
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No need for a titanium backup or anything...I just disable an app (like yahoo finance or whatever crap) from all apps section in settings ..then I delete the .apk file from /system/app (and the .odex if the rom is not deodexed)..After any debloat you will have to flash the whole stock rom anyway if you get a big system problem (or restore a nandroid if you made a backup .. Which I hugely advice to do before messing with the phone)