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[Q] Preparing for CM7, please help.

Hi, I'm interested in flashing CM7 for my friend's HTC Inspire and was wondering what I should be aware of before pursuing this. My friend just got his phone today and I'm clueless to any new radios or kernels that might be out there before I get it. Also do you suggest not using it and perhaps another rom? I, myself, have owned a G1 since launch finding Cyanogenmod to be great still to this day on my Samsung Vibrant. Should I try the nightlys instead? Any bugs(battery life?) that might make want to stay clear? It says it's a stable rom but I haven't looked through any of the Cyanogenmod threads on the Inspire for issues.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

good questions

Cm7 is great. I'd stick with the stable unless he is pretty savvy or can carry you in his pocket.

I would go with 7.0.3 instead of using any of the nightlies. That ROM is very clean. If you want a non-AOSP ROM try LeeDroid (Gingerbread) or Dilligaf (Froyo).

Four-Fifty-X said:
I would go with 7.0.3 instead of using any of the nightlies. That ROM is very clean. If you want a non-AOSP ROM try LeeDroid (Gingerbread) or Dilligaf (Froyo).
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Thats what I would say too......

[Q] Galaxy Skyrocket Custom Rom

Hello All,
I am a total newbie to all of this, I just bought a Galaxy s2 Skyrocket. I managed to find good info on how to root it and did that with something called superoneclick. So it is showing rooted with out the yellow triangle. Now for my question.
There are so many custom roms out there i have no clue what to do. All i am really looking for is a custom rom that will let me do the following if it is possible, wifi tethering, custom bootanimation and if it will let me overclock. And I guess something that is stable as i see mentioned on here a lot.
Anyway anyone that has time to help a newbie I would really appreciate it. There is a lot of great info on here but most of it is written for people that at least have a clue about this stuff.
Most of all i want to say thank you to anyone who is willing to help me in advance. And if you don't feel like helping a newbie I do understand that also.
Thank You

I like skyROCKeteer. It's a good, stable, custom rom. It'll suit all your needs. Check it out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19279400
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Judono
First of all thank you for your reply. Am I reading this correct that I install version 2.0 and then install the addons and fixes? Or will everything be fine with the 2.0 and the fixes are already in there. Sorry to be so much trouble some of it is just confusing to me and I dont want to brick "i believe that is the correct term" my phone.
Thank You

Okie_Bama said:
Judono
First of all thank you for your reply. Am I reading this correct that I install version 2.0 and then install the addons and fixes? Or will everything be fine with the 2.0 and the fixes are already in there. Sorry to be so much trouble some of it is just confusing to me and I dont want to brick "i believe that is the correct term" my phone.
Thank You
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SkyRocketeer and Sky Ice Cream Sandwich are pretty good. Next one I will be testing out will be the Red Sonja!

Red sonja is the best. Completly stable and fast. Vibrate does not work. But other then that its its perfect.

I'm using Super Stock 2.3.6. It's a rather bare bones ROM that is close to stock but with a few tweaks and removals of stuff like bloatware and other things. Overall I'm satisfied. I'm using this until the AOSP is released and some of the other ROMs become a bit more stable.

I'm using Sky Ice Cream Sandwich, it's my daily driver. Whichever rom you install, make sure you follow the dev's instructions. Only install roms for skyrocket, very important.

Most Roms in the Dev section are Stable-ish.
Red Sonja is probably the MOST stable in my OP.....less vibration, you dont have to do any work arounds, no extra flashing less the 4 intitial flashes( really 2 flashes if you dont want the comic pages)
but after that, everything is working as it would be on stock.

Thank You
First of all again thanks to everyone that gave me advise. I know have my first custom rom on my phone with the addons that looked interesting. Also a custom kernel.
I only have one question if i decide to try another rom, is there a way to go back to the way i have my phone now with out doing each step again. Like if i use the backup feature in CWM, If i do a restore will that put it back the way it is now.
Thank you ALL !!!!!

Okie_Bama said:
First of all again thanks to everyone that gave me advise. I know have my first custom rom on my phone with the addons that looked interesting. Also a custom kernel.
I only have one question if i decide to try another rom, is there a way to go back to the way i have my phone now with out doing each step again. Like if i use the backup feature in CWM, If i do a restore will that put it back the way it is now.
Thank you ALL !!!!!
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That's the point of doing the Nandroid backup. It'll restore your phone to how it was. At least that's what it's supposed to do. I honestly can't attest to it because I've never had to do it *knock on wood*

alien build 5 is awesome! free wifi tethering!

Im using ICS 6.1 with Da_g 0.43preV2 kernel script OC to 1728 so far so good

anisback said:
Im using ICS 6.1 with Da_g 0.43preV2 kernel script OC to 1728 so far so good
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is it possible for me to run that kernel on the alien build? does ICS offer wifi tethering? and do any other roms offer the tethering unlock? thanks everyone!

mimart7 said:
I'm using Sky Ice Cream Sandwich, it's my daily driver. Whichever rom you install, make sure you follow the dev's instructions. Only install roms for skyrocket, very important.
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THIS!
ive tried the Super Stock and that seems to be the most stable to me. the only issue i had was for some reason i couldnt use youtube. i kept getting a fc...

oikhlail11 said:
is it possible for me to run that kernel on the alien build? does ICS offer wifi tethering? and do any other roms offer the tethering unlock? thanks everyone!
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Yes you can but I have never tried Alien build dont know how stable is it. ICS does offer wifi tethering. I just ICS only dont know about other rom

[Q] Xoom coming soon, advice on roms

Hello I just ordered a xoom as they have recently been reduced and should receive next week. (it will be a UK 32gb wifi)
I want to root my device so I can overclock and install adblock but I was wondering if I should GEDify my xoom or install a custom rom.
My question is what do you do and why?
Also is it even possible to GEDify a device and keep root (e.g. still receive updates from google)
Any advice much appreciated.

badasschris said:
Hello I just ordered a xoom as they have recently been reduced and should receive next week. (it will be a UK 32gb wifi)
I want to root my device so I can overclock and install adblock but I was wondering if I should GEDify my xoom or install a custom rom.
My question is what do you do and why?
Also is it even possible to GEDify a device and keep root (e.g. still receive updates from google)
Any advice much appreciated.
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In my opinion, the Team EOS ICS Roms---for your wifi it would be wingray--are superior to stock ICS that is currently available (or will ever be available). The nightly build I have installed now, wingray build #44 with the Eos GApps v 10.3, is super stable, super complete and super functional. 100% recommended.

Thanks okantomi,
I'm definitely going to do this.

okantomi said:
In my opinion, the Team EOS ICS Roms---for your wifi it would be wingray--are superior to stock ICS that is currently available (or will ever be available). The nightly build I have installed now, wingray build #44 with the Eos GApps v 10.3, is super stable, super complete and super functional. 100% recommended.
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Agree with this 100%. My xoom is coming in the next day or so (same spec as the op's) and i have been following the team eos thread daily. The minute i have the xoom ill be installing their ics room and overclocking. From what everyone has said it takes the xoom to the next level.

okantomi said:
In my opinion, the Team EOS ICS Roms---for your wifi it would be wingray--are superior to stock ICS that is currently available (or will ever be available). The nightly build I have installed now, wingray build #44 with the Eos GApps v 10.3, is super stable, super complete and super functional. 100% recommended.
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I completely agree. These Team EOS Roms are very stable and work perfectly. Give it a try, you can always go back to stock if you want to. I just highly doubt you will want to

MZ601
Is there in the meantime a EOS rom, which have a functional 3G + GPS ?

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Is there in the meantime a EOS rom, which have a functional 3G + GPS ?
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So far there is a 3G cdma version but the Euro 3G version has not been developed yet. All Eos versions have working GPS.
Update: now the stingray everest umits build is available for the UK/Euro 3G Xooms.

I just got a Xoom (US WiFi) and have tried every ICS Rom and EOS is so far the best. But I can't tell you how great it is when OC'd. Never OC'd before on any device cuz I am still a newb with that. Flashing rooms and backups/restores are easy enough now but for some reason messing with a CPU freaks me out. Like a freshman taking batting practice with the varsity...
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

mthii said:
I just got a Xoom (US WiFi) and have tried every ICS Rom and EOS is so far the best. But I can't tell you how great it is when OC'd. Never OC'd before on any device cuz I am still a newb with that. Flashing rooms and backups/restores are easy enough now but for some reason messing with a CPU freaks me out. Like a freshman taking batting practice with the varsity...
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If you're interested in OC'ing just take it slow. First thing is do not select "set on boot." You want to make sure it can handle what you're clocking it to before you do something like that.
Anyway, taking it slow. OC it just a bit and play something like Angry Birds. Next, throw in some multitasking. Swap from angry birds to a movie. Now turn it back down to the stock settings and do the same thing. You'll see a difference pretty fast even on the lower OC settings.

Team EOS ICS, no question
Have to agree FWIW, Team Eos have done an awesome job. I used the Wingray nightlies on my UK 3G from about v13 and just switched to the Everest build so the 3G is working now. As far as my requirements are concerned, it's feature complete.
Using the Xoom is smooth as, and after rooting and flashing ICS I've been using it a lot more, where before I had been neglecting it somewhat (this may have something to do with flashing a new ROM most days of course )
Re the overclocking, I'm sure I read in one of the changelogs that the devs had put in a safety switch for the built in overclocking, so even if you set it on boot it'll reset itself if something goes wrong. Haven't found the original info so don't quote me on it , but it's certainly reset the max back to 1Ghz a couple of times after rebooting on mine.
Also, don't forget the nandroid backups when you're mucking around with ROMs, best advice I has as a newcomer to rooting/flashing etc, saved me some hassle a couple of times

Best ics rom and kernal

I am not new to xda, nor tweaking android devices. I have a nook tablet that I have customized the crap out of it. I am planning on getting a transformer next week and would like to hear people's opinions concerning the amount of roms and kernels out there. I have been reading good things about geuvors kernel and will probably use that as well as thing o dooms peri to root.
So please help me out in picking the right rom and kernel.
Thanks in advance
Sent from my CM9 Nook Tablet using Tapatalk

balrog558 said:
I am not new to xda, nor tweaking android devices. I have a nook tablet that I have customized the crap out of it. I am planning on getting a transformer next week and would like to hear people's opinions concerning the amount of roms and kernels out there. I have been reading good things about geuvors kernel and will probably use that as well as thing o dooms peri to root.
So please help me out in picking the right rom and kernel.
Thanks in advance
Sent from my CM9 Nook Tablet using Tapatalk
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Revolver 4 pretty well rocks, especially with Guevor's kernels.

I recommend Megatron or AOKP for a aosp look and feel, and
Revolver or ARHD if you like stock look. From there it's all up too your preferences.
Let me know how PERI works out for you.

I've been considering megatron as it is suposed to be a mod of cm9, which I love. Correct? What would be a good kernel to pair with that? Ive heard good things about guevors test kernel, but I was reading about testmeh by misticninja and it seems like it should be really fast and stable too. Any suggestions in these or other kernels?
Thanks
Sent from my CM9 Nook Tablet using Tapatalk

Also, what sort of plugins are available from revolver parts? Sorry it that's a dumb question. The nook was my first Android device and while I've done a lot to it, the restrictioons of the device has limited the number of roms available right now.
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Megatron has modded cm9.
Revolver parts is themes and addons for Gnu's revolver rom.

Thanks for the feedback. Ill probably try a bunch of then out to see what I like the best. What about a kernel? Is there any that you would recommend? Any that I should avoid? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, I just want to try and get the best experience out of my transformer.
Thanks
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balrog558 said:
Thanks for the feedback. Ill probably try a bunch of then out to see what I like the best. What about a kernel? Is there any that you would recommend? Any that I should avoid? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, I just want to try and get the best experience out of my transformer.
Thanks
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Guevor's kernels are good and he is constantly updating them right now. For Megatron you'll have to get them from a link in the Megatron thread as some changes are made to Guevor's to get wifi to work on Megatron. Can use Guevor's as is on most other non-cm9 ROMs.

Depending on how you use your TF my favourites are:
Frozn or Gummy for me.
If you have RR or SOD issues then stick with your Cm9/Aokp/Aosp with a suitable Guevor kernel.
I done vids of some of the builds (link in my sig) but i will be updating the following over the next couple weeks: Frozn (if JC gets an update out b4 vacation)
Megatron (will be new)
ARHD (will be new) (screen tare was a killer for me)

[Q] Confused about installing ICS ROM into an existing GB ROM

It has been a long day of researching on unlocking my aunts SGH-T959W . I have finally finished rooting the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956025
My phone has the following status atm:
Firmware:2.3.6
Build no.: Gingerbread.WUQL86
kernel: 2.6.35.7-blastoff-v2
Blastoff does not detect any network signal, and hence I have to install another ROM
However, I am having a bit problem making a decision which ROM to install, since this is not even my phone and I am not sure.I was looking at this list http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/List_of_ROMs
Basically I just want a stable ROM for her phone, and something fast.
One thing particularly confusing is, how can I install ICS kernels into a Gingerbread ROM, that is just not compatible. And if you guys can provide links that would be useful, THANKS ! :laugh:

With blast off kernel you can flash any ics or jb roms. Ics is solid except for wifi calling and the battery won't go for days...maybe one day. Jb needs some work still gps doesn't work and wifi is broke on 4.2.2. If you're after something stable and wifi calling isn't a deal breaker go with any ics and proton kernel. O and the latest cm9 has broken video but proton kernel fixes it.

I can vouch for CM9 with the Proton kernel. Ultragen is supposed to be good too. If the JB ROMs haven't got GPS and WiFi working when I get The Urge, I'm trying that combo.
Btw, Google Voice works for WiFi calling. It doesn't show as the cell phone number at the recipient's phone tho.
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4.1.2 is jellybean and WiFi works on that actually it all does now except for gps and 4.2.2 is the one with the borked WiFi
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TwitchyEye said:
With blast off kernel you can flash any ics or jb roms. Ics is solid except for wifi calling and the battery won't go for days...maybe one day. Jb needs some work still gps doesn't work and wifi is broke on 4.2.2. If you're after something stable and wifi calling isn't a deal breaker go with any ics and proton kernel. O and the latest cm9 has broken video but proton kernel fixes it.
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Thanks, so I was looking at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Installing_a_ROM
in the upgrade/downgrade path section, it says I have to go CM9 to upgrade, am I am still in GB (MTD) or (BML) ? And why is I can't find blastoff kernel in the list. What I am confused about is how can I get proton kernel in CM9, in the list it doesnt seem to have it in the list. Okay wait is this what you mean, go to follow the instructions of flashing to CM9, then flash to CM10 ,slim bean 3.1 or paranoid andriod 2.99

Stuck on hold said:
I can vouch for CM9 with the Proton kernel. Ultragen is supposed to be good too. If the JB ROMs haven't got GPS and WiFi working when I get The Urge, I'm trying that combo.
Btw, Google Voice works for WiFi calling. It doesn't show as the cell phone number at the recipient's phone tho.
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Thanks for the response, so if custom ROMS still have problem should I just go back to the stock ROM, and if I go to the Stock ROM would I lose my rooting ? .What will be the pros and cons in this case ?

Beastmode said:
4.1.2 is jellybean and WiFi works on that actually it all does now except for gps and 4.2.2 is the one with the borked WiFi
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Ahh I don't need gps xD.

There are some interface changes going from gb to ics I like. Valhalla Black and CM7 were the, two GB ROMs I used other than stock, and I liked them both for different reasons.
Usually I try a different ROM because the one I'm on flakes due to a bad app, sun spots or sumthin'. If I gotta wipe and reflash, I figure may as well try something new.
I miss swype and the office app from the stock ROMs, but I like the overall experience better with the custom ROMs.
From a security standpoint, you really have no idea if the devs can be trusted, but that's not to say SAMSUNG or Google are implicitly trustworthy either. Just saying... For that matter, having private info on a smart phone isn't probably the most secure idea either. You pick the risks you find acceptable.
One of those risks is taking on the tech support for a phone you don't own
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Oh, and I believe unlocking and rooting are two totally different things. The former relates to being able to use other service providers and the later gives more access to the device's software 'innards'.
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meekazhu said:
Thanks, so I was looking at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Installing_a_ROM
in the upgrade/downgrade path section, it says I have to go CM9 to upgrade, am I am still in GB (MTD) or (BML) ? And why is I can't find blastoff kernel in the list. I am still confuse
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It's probably because our wiki is outdated. Forgive us.
What matters is the version of cwm that you're using. Blastoff has 5.0.xx I forget which exact version is in the kernel. Anyway then you should be good to go. I'm not sure you still have to go to cm9 first. I think all our roms have the right stuff to take you from blastoff to wherever.

Stuck on hold said:
There are some interface changes going from gb to ics I like. Valhalla Black and CM7 were the, two GB ROMs I used other than stock, and I liked them both for different reasons.
Usually I try a different ROM because the one I'm on flakes due to a bad app, sun spots or sumthin'. If I gotta wipe and reflash, I figure may as well try something new.
I miss swype and the office app from the stock ROMs, but I like the overall experience better with the custom ROMs.
From a security standpoint, you really have no idea if the devs can be trusted, but that's not to say SAMSUNG or Google are implicitly trustworthy either. Just saying... For that matter, having private info on a smart phone isn't probably the most secure idea either. You pick the risks you find acceptable.
One of those risks is taking on the tech support for a phone you don't own
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Oh, and I believe unlocking and rooting are two totally different things. The former relates to being able to use other service providers and the later gives more access to the device's software 'innards'.
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Lol, I am just trying to save my aunts 20$, and also I get to learn something new. what method do u usually do to change custom roms is it flashing from CWM or is there a software ?. I have been really careful regarding what i do to the phone since yesterday as it is not my phone, that is why I have been asking all possible questions before starting anything . I know unlocking and rooting are two different things , but in order to unlock you need to root.
Ok so I am flashing to CM9 now , after that should flash to a different ROM, like CM10 or should I just stick to CM9 or move to Ultragen. blastoff is a battery drainer, i got up this morning it went from 100% to 30% O_O

TwitchyEye said:
It's probably because our wiki is outdated. Forgive us.
What matters is the version of cwm that you're using. Blastoff has 5.0.xx I forget which exact version is in the kernel. Anyway then you should be good to go. I'm not sure you still have to go to cm9 first. I think all our roms have the right stuff to take you from blastoff to wherever.
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okay cool .I am rewriting this question, i think it did not get updated in my previous response. What I am confused about is how can I get proton kernel in CM9, in the list it doesnt seem to have it in the list. Okay wait is this what you mean, go to follow the instructions of flashing to CM9, then flash to CM10 ,slim bean 3.1 or paranoid andriod 2.99

You'll be able to flash any MTD rom from any other MTD/BML rom. The problem will be going from MTD back to BML but you probably won't want to do that.
As was mentioned, you will need a kernel with CWM 5.x+. You can find the blastoff kernel if you go back a few pages in the development forum.
As for which ROM to install? I recommend Team Acid's AOKP (link in my signature) using the Proton ICS kernel (by beastmode). It's been a very stable combination for me.

FBis251 said:
You'll be able to flash any MTD rom from any other MTD/BML rom. The problem will be going from MTD back to BML but you probably won't want to do that.
As was mentioned, you will need a kernel with CWM 5.x+. You can find the blastoff kernel if you go back a few pages in the development forum.
As for which ROM to install? I recommend Team Acid's AOKP (link in my signature) using the Proton ICS kernel (by beastmode). It's been a very stable combination for me.
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what are the chances of me going back to BML rom, so once I upgrade to custom ICS based roms, I can flash different roms that are only related to ICS and JB, and not Gingerbread, since it a version behind? So if I went to CM9 , i can easily switch AOKP with proton ics kernel or ICBINB ?
Thanks FB , I followed your post for rooting it was really useful. Also I thought BML and MTD, are just file systems or type of mapping, why are they supported in kernel level and not ROM level?