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Hello, I am in need of a little help. I am a complete noob to android and have no idea really how the system works. I have a Samsung Galaxy S and have decided to root my phone for 2 reasons.. ap2sd and so I can install the lag fix. I have done a bit of reading and chosen the path I wish to take but would like some assurance and pointers. I am also unsure of: If I root my phone does this automatically mean that with a properly partitioned sd card that I can store apps 2 sd or do I still need to flash the handset with a new ROM and if so there I am stuck... I do not know where to begin with searching for the best ROM for me. Also I would like to know if after i've done this will the handset still be able to receive the official updates or will I just need to keep updating it myself!
Here is the rundown as far as i have got so far...
Samsung Galaxy S I9000/XXJF3 Updated!
All the programs for XP i need are downloaded (eg.net3.5/4, samsung drivers)
The root method I thought was best for me was that of TGA_Gunman
The lag fix I had chosen is by Chainfire
I have still to back up the original ROM with ClockWorkMod (Is this easy to do and if I need to use it will it bring me completely back to my original settings for warranty purposes, or is there other things I would need to do?)
Also could someone provide me with a link to the best noob proof SD partitioning method!!
Is there anything I'm missing here, or anything that could be done a better way!! Any and all pointers will be much appreciated....
P.s. I would be wanting to update to the official froyo update when it's available will this cause me problems and if so what must I do!
Thanks in advance
ANDROID NOOB
I don't know much about the galaxy s, but you might be better off asking this in the Galaxy S forum.
wdfowty said:
I don't know much about the galaxy s, but you might be better off asking this in the Galaxy S forum.
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Yeah I read the rules to the forum and it does say that this is the best place to get questions answered... obviously not!!!!.... Thanks for the pointer I will copy and paste it there and see what happens!!
Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance
yahyoohy said:
Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance
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THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
ben_pyett said:
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
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you can do that using the mobile app i guess.
ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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take it easy, u might hurt ur self
ok its not quite in the right place, but no need to bite his head off.
anyway, in answer to your question, the way i removed the branding from my vodafone DS was this
http://revolutionary.io/ download this tool and follow its instructions, this will root your phone and give you a recovery tool that will allow you to flash a new ROM onto your phone.
With the phone rooted, you will be able to back up your data using an app from the market. Titanium Backup is the usual favorite.
EDIT : may be wrong about it providing root, I personally skipped the backup step as I had no data to lose, but if that is the case there are guides in the forums for obtaining root access
next look through this forum to find a ROM that suits your needs, from the sound of things you want the stock one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230029 should suit you.
download the zip file and transfer it to your SD card.
next you need to reboot into your recovery mode by turning the phone off, then hold the vol down button and power button together and selecting recovery from the menu
finally use the volume buttons to select install zip from SD card, and point it at your downloaded rom. it may take a few mins so allow it to finish then select reboot phone.
again this first boot may take a little time, but once its up you should have a debranded ROM as if you had just bought the phone new.
Add the details for your google account and redownload your backup app so you can restore your data and you are good to go
thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again
yahyoohy said:
thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again
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Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
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ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?
Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?
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lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
ben_pyett said:
lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Hi man,
I really appreciate what guys u r doing here, its just I’m a newB here, this is my first android phone, all I want someone to direct me where to find the info I need … no need for the attitude.
Keep it up guys
mimirom said:
Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Once unlocked, i.e. rooted, you can use titanium backup or a root file explorer to uninstall the apps you don't need from the rom you are running atm.
(@ben - what was it you said to me th other day? "no need to sound off" ... hm)
Sent from my HTC Desire S
yahyoohy said:
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...
mimirom said:
Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...
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OK man, I will do that, thanks for the tips
Thanks chris5s, Ill definitely give it a shot.
This tool would help to get rid of the annoying Orange splash screen, and other useless apps could be removed as stated before.
Of course, best way is to install generic HTC European rom or custom rom of your choice.
Aforementioned tool would also help install roms, radios, etc, of your choice.
Good luck
Peace
Edit: sorry, Android flasher won't help install roms, but will help with installing custom recovery - Ext4 or Clockwork Mod - essential in s-off/rooted flashing.
Hi friends,
I'm "new" ('cause I'm newly register) in XDA, but I read this forum at least from 7-8 months.
My name is Nicolò, Nic --> SuperNic --> Sup3rN1c...
Nice to meet you!
I have a Galaxy Note with CheckROM 0.7 and I want to move to Paranoid Android.
The istruction says:
DON'T flash FROM ANY SAMSUNG ICS OR ROMS BASED ON SAMSUNG KERNELS (my CM9, AOSP, etc)
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My question is: is CheckROM based on Samsung Kernel?!
I think it is, but I'm not sure.
If it's based on stock kernel, must I flash another ROM and kernel first?
Which do you suggest me?
Thanks for all and best Regards.
Nic.
Sup3rN1c said:
Hi friends,
I'm "new" ('cause I'm newly register) in XDA, but I read this forum at least from 7-8 months.
My name is Nicolò, Nic --> SuperNic --> Sup3rN1c...
Nice to meet you!
I have a Galaxy Note with CheckROM 0.7 and I want to move to Paranoid Android.
The istruction says:
My question is: is CheckROM based on Samsung Kernel?!
I think it is, but I'm not sure.
If it's based on stock kernel, must I flash another ROM and kernel first?
Which do you suggest me?
Thanks for all and best Regards.
Nic.
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This would have been better off in the note q and a section but anyway, please read the rest of the instruction and it tells you want to do!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662802
zacthespack said:
This would have been better off in the note q and a section but anyway, please read the rest of the instruction and it tells you want to do!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662802
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Sorry for the wrong section!
It says to flash any stock GB ROM with Odin; can I flash with CWM instead?
Nic.
Sup3rN1c said:
Sorry for the wrong section!
It says to flash any stock GB ROM with Odin; can I flash with CWM instead?
Nic.
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Nope stock GB has to be flashed view Odin (And this will make sure theres no chance of bricking)
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Nope stock GB has to be flashed view Odin (And this will make sure theres no chance of bricking)
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Thanks for the reply!
Now I'm sure to do right!
Regards,
Nic.
Thanks zacthespack,
I successfully flashed PA 0.5!
I've only 2 issue, I think, that nobody had (i searched in the main thread):
- Chrome stop when I try to go to "settings";
- default Message app stop when I enter a thread; I have imported SMS from a backup made with TitaniumBackup from CheckROM.
Thanks,
Nic.
Sup3rN1c said:
Thanks zacthespack,
I successfully flashed PA 0.5!
I've only 2 issue, I think, that nobody had (i searched in the main thread):
- Chrome stop when I try to go to "settings";
- default Message app stop when I enter a thread; I have imported SMS from a backup made with TitaniumBackup from CheckROM.
Thanks,
Nic.
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I still have the problems; sorry, but does someone know how to fix them?
Thanks!
Regards,
Nic.
Is there someone with the same problems?
Or someone who can help me?
Thanks!
Nic.
[Q] Rooting with "CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113" zip
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....
ghforlife said:
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....
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I have used this version of root and it has worked but not up to the full potential of other roots that use clock work mod recovery with it. You could try rebooting your tablet and if that doesnt help i would recommend using the type of root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
noahthedominator said:
I have used this version of root and it has worked but not up to the full potential of other roots that use clock work mod recovery with it. You could try rebooting your tablet and if that doesnt help i would recommend using the type of root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
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Yes, i would agrea that it's not up to par, but as i said, the "Link" in this thread for the (CWM Root for Tab2 10.1 .zip) and all others that i can find are "Brooken", can you or someone else point me to where i can download one from.....
Re: [Q] Rooting with "CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113" zip
You can try my guide (link in signature).
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MultipleMonomials said:
You can try my guide (link in signature).
Posted from my Fascinate using XDA Premium
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I did try that one and everyone in xda that i could find, and no luck all are dead link's......
ghforlife said:
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....
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This to let eveyone Know that i have downloaded my file that i needed and my Tab 2 is now "Rooted" a big thanks to ALL, Now on to changing my ROM.. to 10.1 Jelly Bean and see how it works....
ghforlife said:
This to let eveyone Know that i have downloaded my file that i needed and my Tab 2 is now "Rooted" a big thanks to ALL, Now on to changing my ROM.. to 10.1 Jelly Bean and see how it works....
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@ghforlife
I also have the Canadian version Tablet P5113 and managed to mess up things badly using that file you mention, CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113.
After rooting and upgrading firmware to 4.2.2 I soon discovered the Tablet ran too slow. So I decided to go back to Stock Build running android 4.1.1 but I did NOT back a backup image, doh!
So my only option was to take a chance in downloading a "Stock Firmware" off the internet.
NOW, I've discovered that I cannot install Canadian Banking Apps without getting an error, "Your Device isn't compatible with this version".
I think the reason is because of the Build.Prop file is no longer showing Canada as the country and also a few other entries that have the "Espresso10wifibby" named. Argg. I should have left things alone.
What I was wondering is, if you would be able to take a look at your Build.Prop File, and either private message me or post your configuration and settings on this site?
Kelly
GT-P5113 WiFi
Build # JRO03C.P5113UECLK7
Is it possible to convert neatrom i9100 phone to run on phone i9100g?
I owned this rom, what are the files that are changed to operate on i9100g
Thank you to all members of this wonderful forum to help us in developing our phones
TAYEA said:
Is it possible to convert neatrom i9100 phone to run on phone i9100g?
I owned this rom, what are the files that are changed to operate on i9100g
Thank you to all members of this wonderful forum to help us in developing our phones
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i can explain you, how to modify the files, so can can istall the rom BUT i really don't know if its compatible or may be your phone starts to scream and run away...
Seems to be a realistic scenario besides a BRICK
i9100g is produced later with a completely different CPU and GPU chipset. With my HTC One S it is the same, i had trouble to get an "old" S4 variant, which is quite better.
Just try outa rom compatible to your phone pls.
Ok Thank you
TAYEA said:
Is it possible to convert neatrom i9100 phone to run on phone i9100g?
I owned this rom, what are the files that are changed to operate on i9100g
Thank you to all members of this wonderful forum to help us in developing our phones
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aaand #KABOOOM neatrom for the g spot , oh sorry i meant g device :laugh::laugh:
good luck at flash
Christian Nothing said:
aaand #KABOOOM neatrom for the g spot , oh sorry i meant g device :laugh::laugh:
good luck at flash
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Thank you for your response, my dear brother
I am a follower of this topic for a long time, but updated this thread slow compared to the subject i9100
For this I was looking for a way to convert this Rom and also because I love to learn, development and modification
TAYEA said:
Thank you for your response, my dear brother
I am a follower of this topic for a long time, but updated this thread slow compared to the subject i9100
For this I was looking for a way to convert this Rom and also because I love to learn, development and modification
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let me help you a lil bit now
download the ported rom for the g device and the normal rom version , then open the gdevice rom with a zip explorer(7zip or winrar) and the orig rom , then take the files from system/app / framework / fonts /media from the orig rom and paste them over the ported rom inside the system folder (you'll replace them) and then do the same thing with the preload folder , this one you just take it and replace it with the ported one
and then follow the instructions of how to flash from the ported rom thread and see if it will boot
now you should have the new nr version ported on the old version base
good luck :good:
if you need further help i'll be at one quoted post away
and ICS_XD is busy with his college studies that's why he didn't updated it yet , i wanted to port my rom too but my normal s2 device got broke and i lost my dev interest
Christian Nothing said:
let me help you a lil bit now
download the ported rom for the g device and the normal rom version , then open the gdevice rom with a zip explorer(7zip or winrar) and the orig rom , then take the files from system/app / framework / fonts /media from the orig rom and paste them over the ported rom inside the system folder (you'll replace them) and then do the same thing with the preload folder , this one you just take it and replace it with the ported one
and then follow the instructions of how to flash from the ported rom thread and see if it will boot
now you should have the new nr version ported on the old version base
good luck :good:
if you need further help i'll be at one quoted post away
and ICS_XD is busy with his college studies that's why he didn't updated it yet , i wanted to port my rom too but my normal s2 device got broke and i lost my dev interest
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Did not change anything in the settings and still the same old form
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Did not change anything in the settings and still the same old form
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what do you mean?
it didn't worked or what ?
maybe the ms2 and ms3 bases are using the same mods only on different base
Christian Nothing said:
what do you mean?
it didn't worked or what ?
maybe the ms2 and ms3 bases are using the same mods only on different base
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There are additions in the Rom i9100
Did not appear in the Rom i9100g
TAYEA said:
There are additions in the Rom i9100
Did not appear in the Rom i9100g
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because i suspect that those mods are available in aroma selectable features , try to look into the files or ask Sale , i'm sure he will be very happy to help you
Christian Nothing said:
because i suspect that those mods are available in aroma selectable features , try to look into the files or ask Sale , i'm sure he will be very happy to help you
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ok Thank you my dear brother
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ok Thank you my dear brother
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no problem mate , you're welcome