My wife uses an Evo Shift and has essentially hated it from day one. We are still locked under contract for another 8 months or she would move to an iPhone (what I use). A major frustration of hers was battery life so I recently purchased some 1700mAh replacement batteries. These batteries have been performing well but in my investigation I learned that I should wipe the battery stats. Obviously to do that I need to root so the last few days I've been reading about rooting and the benefits.
As I've been reading about rooting I realize that I should probably install a new ROM to hopefully solve some of the other things she hates with her Shift (or Android). The biggest issue is that she still experiences the Sense home screen crash but she complains about everything from dropped calls, bluetooth not connecting, app crashes, slow performance and more. I don't know how much of her issues are Sprint vs. Evo Shift vs. software but at this point I figure trying something new couldn't hurt.
I don't want to lose some of the visual eye candy of Android and I do think she likes the interface of HTC Sense if only it would work properly. So rather than installing something like CyanogenMod which I believe is for power users and sacrifices some eye candy, what HTC Sense ROM would you recommend for a wife who is fed up with Android and just wants her phone to work in a reasonable fashion?
Thanks.
If she wants sense and better battery life I'd go with mikshift V2.0 and flash dodges or x99's kernel.
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Honestly it sounds like she'd be happier on stock rooted sense. I have the latest stock sense rooted on rom manager. Obiously you need root to use rom manager to download any roms. I use x99percent's gingerbread kernel on it and it works great. Some of the other sense roms seem to have some bugs here and there, so if you want a bug free sense rom with root I'd go with stock rooted. Also the benifits of running a stock sense rom is you have the option to remove anything you don't use or want, like the bloat that comes with stock sense. When you remove some of the bloat or unwanted apps the phone seems to perform a little better. You can use something like titanium backup to remove unwanted apps.
YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
If she wants sense and better battery life I'd go with mikshift V2.0 and flash dodges or x99's kernel.
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sparksco said:
Honestly it sounds like she'd be happier on stock rooted sense. I have the latest stock sense rooted on rom manager. Obiously you need root to use rom manager to download any roms. I use x99percent's gingerbread kernel on it and it works great. Some of the other sense roms seem to have some bugs here and there, so if you want a bug free sense rom with root I'd go with stock rooted. Also the benifits of running a stock sense rom is you have the option to remove anything you don't use or want, like the bloat that comes with stock sense. When you remove some of the bloat or unwanted apps the phone seems to perform a little better. You can use something like titanium backup to remove unwanted apps.
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Thanks for the replies.
I'm certainly new with Rooting and trying to freshen up on the language. A few questions. Does a stock sense rom essentially mean that I root but don't install any ROM and just use the HTC Sense that she already has on the phone?
Also, I am seeing mention of flashing the kernel which I thought I would stay away from. It just seemed scarier to me but I would be willing to give it a try if you think it is essential in getting performance. Is there any reason to be more concerned with flashing the kernel as opposed to rooting or a custom ROM or is it more a "once you start down the path to the dark side forever will it dominate your destiny?" kind of thing? In other words if you are going to go ahead and root don't half a$$ it and make sure you get the full experience?
Thanks.
ks-man said:
Thanks for the replies.
I'm certainly new with Rooting and trying to freshen up on the language. A few questions. Does a stock sense rom essentially mean that I root but don't install any ROM and just use the HTC Sense that she already has on the phone?
Also, I am seeing mention of flashing the kernel which I thought I would stay away from. It just seemed scarier to me but I would be willing to give it a try if you think it is essential in getting performance. Is there any reason to be more concerned with flashing the kernel as opposed to rooting or a custom ROM or is it more a "once you start down the path to the dark side forever will it dominate your destiny?" kind of thing? In other words if you are going to go ahead and root don't half a$$ it and make sure you get the full experience?
Thanks.
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Well first things first. You do not have to be Rooted to calibrate your battery. You can calibrate the battery without Root. Just follow the instructions HERE. There is also some good info in THIS article. You can run a Stock Sense Rom that is rooted. But how you achieve that depends on your starting point. If your currnetly on 2.3 Gingerbread, then your going to have to downgrade to root. Then flash a Stock Rooted version of 2.3. Your best bet would be x99 Stock Rooted GB if you want to stay completely Stock. But if you want something that is very close to Stock, with a bunch of extras, Uber Stable, and FAST. Then I would Flash MikShiftedG v2.0. The Rom has WiFi, and USB Tether enabled, which is just one of the great extras. Now if your on 2.2 Froyo, then all you have to do is Root. As to your last question about flashing a kernel. I would just root the device if that's the path you choose. Flash a Rom, if you go that route. Then just see how it performs before flashing a Kernel. I would also recomend doing a lot of reading, and ask questions if your unsure. Make sure your comfortable with the process, and what your going to do before doing anything.
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Well first things first. You do not have to be Rooted to calibrate your battery. You can calibrate the battery without Root. Just follow the instructions HERE. There is also some good info in THIS article. You can run a Stock Sense Rom that is rooted. But how you achieve that depends on your starting point. If your currnetly on 2.3 Gingerbread, then your going to have to downgrade to root. Then flash a Stock Rooted version of 2.3. Your best bet would be x99 Stock Rooted GB if you want to stay completely Stock. But if you want something that is very close to Stock, with a bunch of extras, Uber Stable, and FAST. Then I would Flash MikShiftedG v2.0. The Rom has WiFi, and USB Tether enabled, which is just one of the great extras. Now if your on 2.2 Froyo, then all you have to do is Root. As to your last question about flashing a kernel. I would just root the device if that's the path you choose. Flash a Rom, if you go that route. Then just see how it performs before flashing a Kernel. I would also recomend doing a lot of reading, and ask questions if your unsure. Make sure your comfortable with the process, and what your going to do before doing anything.
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Yeah but x99percent's is not the latest stock update it's android 2.3.3. The One I have on rom manager is 2.3.4 rooted stock I still use his kernel on it it's wonderfull, but it does not come with his kernel outta the box. The nice thing about a kernel is you can flash it and if you don't like it you can just reflash the rom no wipe or restore to a nandroid backup and you'll be back on the stock kernel pretty much like you said.
Hmmm, then he would be better off with the one you have. If he wants to stay closer to Stock.
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for ****s and giggles try cm7 my wife likes it? Easy an smooth yes she liked cm7 the best. She says because of the options. Have her try them both a good cm7 optimised and a good sense. Not like its going to hurt to try.
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I checked this morning and she is on 2.3.4. I'm not sure when it got updated. Do I still have the same options available as if she was just on 2.3.3? I like the idea of trying Mik Shifted 2.0. From a quick check I think I would be going with the Shift version that is 1.7.6, correct?
Wiping battery stats will not cause any increase in battery life. There's a great read out there that a google employee posted on their G+ page about this. Essentially the battery stats are just one file that stores the info you see in the battery usage info menu. It gets deleted each time you unplug your phone after a full charge anyway. Also, beware of cheap aftermarket batteries that claim a higher mAh capacity than the stock battery as often times they are lower quality cells and will not perform as well. Don't be fooled by low prices on ebay or otherwise, you get what you pay for with batteries.
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I checked this morning and she is on 2.3.4. I'm not sure when it got updated. Do I still have the same options available as if she was just on 2.3.3? I like the idea of trying Mik Shifted 2.0. From a quick check I think I would be going with the Shift version that is 1.7.6, correct?
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We have a thread on how to root on 2.3.4 I would link you to in but I'm on my phone. Someone will link you to it I'm sure and if not I will when i get home
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YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
We have a thread on how to root on 2.3.4 I would link you to in but I'm on my phone. Someone will link you to it I'm sure and if not I will when i get home
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No link is necessary, I've seen the thread. It appears that when you are on 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 essentially you are downgrading to 2.2 and then rooting, correct? I had wanted to use this Gui method for rooting. After I've gone down to 2.2 I should be able to use it, right? At that point it doesn't matter where you started since you are now effectively back to the Froyo bootloader and loading a custom Android version?
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I checked this morning and she is on 2.3.4. I'm not sure when it got updated. Do I still have the same options available as if she was just on 2.3.3? I like the idea of trying Mik Shifted 2.0. From a quick check I think I would be going with the Shift version that is 1.7.6, correct?
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Yes you still have the option to flash Mik Shifted 2.0 and also 2.3.4 stock rooted once the phone is rooted. Both of these are available for root users.
Couple of questions. I've been reading this thread about rooting from 2.3.4 and it mentions says:
"0) A PRECAUTIONARY THING TO NOTE: YOU WILL BE ON BASEBAND 1.07 AND WIMAX 27167 AFTER ROOTING! YOU SHOULD FLASH 1.08.01.0111 AND WIMAX 27240 AFTER ROOTING. ALSO NOTE THAT BEFORE YOU FLASH THE RADIOS MAKE SURE YOU ARE STILL ON STOCK 2.2 TO AVOID BOOT CORRUPTION AND MORE WORK. AFTER FLASHING THE RADIOS YOU SHOULD REFLASH CLOCKWORK RECOVERY, WIPE CACHE, WIPE DALVIK, FORMAT /SYSTEM, WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET AND REFLASH YOUR ROM OF CHOICE!"
So I started going over this thread about flashing the radio and wimax. This is all coming at me so fast and is quite intimidating. I want to root and start down this path but it seems that I'm now dealing with downgrading, rooting, flashing ROM, flashing baseband, flashing Wimax and it is all getting a little scary.
I also want to make sure my wife isn't without her phone for a day or two as I'm working through all of this and probably coming here with a bunch of questions. Is it really bad if I follow the root instructions and don't immediately flash the baseband and wimax? I can't even tell which steps go in which order right now. Any advice would be appreciated.
U should just go through the rooting process first! Forget about everything else, I.e. radio, wimax, etc... u can always do that later when ur more comfortable. One thing at a time, everyone here is very helpful so I wouldn't worry too much!
Let Me Put My Shift In U
letmeputdatipin said:
U should just go through the rooting process first! Forget about everything else, I.e. radio, wimax, etc... u can always do that later when ur more comfortable. One thing at a time, everyone here is very helpful so I wouldn't worry too much!
Let Me Put My Shift In U
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Thanks, I definitely think that is the right strategy to first get comfortable.
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Ignore this question, I got it working.
I created a new thread for this other question but thought I might as well post it here.
I can't seem to get the Windows driver installed for the Evo Shift. I uninstalled the USB Mass Storage drivers for the Android phone and the phone shows up in Device Manager with the Yellow triangle, but whenever I try and update its driver and point it to the USB Driver folder from the Android SDK it says that Windows could not find driver software for the device.
Any ideas here? I did try using ADB to check for devices and nothing shows up in the list.
Thanks for the help.
Yeah If I remember correctly there is not rooting method for the new update stock sense with android 2.3.4. you can downgrade to froyo and root from there but there is no rooting for 2.3.4 gingerbread. If you want to get back on sense 2.3.4 you have to downgrade first and then flash a custom 2.3.4 rooted rom like the one I have on rom manager!
ks-man said:
I checked this morning and she is on 2.3.4. I'm not sure when it got updated. Do I still have the same options available as if she was just on 2.3.3? I like the idea of trying Mik Shifted 2.0. From a quick check I think I would be going with the Shift version that is 1.7.6, correct?
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Yes you still have the same options. The thread OP for MikShiftedG v2.0 has been updated. But it is MikShiftedG v2.0 for the Shift.
HTCotta said:
Wiping battery stats will not cause any increase in battery life. There's a great read out there that a google employee posted on their G+ page about this. Essentially the battery stats are just one file that stores the info you see in the battery usage info menu. It gets deleted each time you unplug your phone after a full charge anyway. Also, beware of cheap aftermarket batteries that claim a higher mAh capacity than the stock battery as often times they are lower quality cells and will not perform as well. Don't be fooled by low prices on ebay or otherwise, you get what you pay for with batteries.
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Correct wiping Battery Stats does not increase battery life. But it does give you a more accurate reading. I believe the information your referng to is THIS. You also have to keep in mind that he was was discussing the fact that it does not add battery life. Nothing was mentioned as to whether or not it improves the accuracy of the information displayed. Keep in mind that a lot of things change when you flash a New Rom.
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Yes you still have the same options. The thread OP for MikShiftedG v2.0 has been updated. But it is MikShiftedG v2.0 for the Shift.
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Not sure I'm following you. If I go to this thread, it is clearly talking about MikShifted 1.76 and takes me to a download page where I can get 1.76. Is this different than the 2.0 you are discussing? I don't think it is since it mentions somewhere in that thread that 1.76 is for the Shift which is essentially the same as 2.0 for one of the other phones.
Follow the link I've attached below. It should take you right to where you need to be. You do not need the Tweaks update.
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php?10381-MikShifted-G-v2-0-12-18-2011
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I haven't seen a thread about this, and it looks like this method is fairly fresh. I figured I'd give it a try...and it doesn't seem to work.
It gets hung up on the "flashing recovery image" part.
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You have to remove HTC Sync AND the drivers that come with it. When I first tried this, I just installed the USB drivers that unrEVOked came. Looks like you have to totally removed anything from HTC before this can work.
And yes, it does work.
Same thing happens to me.
I have the latest software from Sprint. I don't know if this not working has anything to do with me trying to run unrevoked2 previously.
Not sure...I would uninstall any software from Sprint and HTC before you run this.
That may help.
Great job unrEVOked team. I waited to root my phone again until you guys figured it out again.
What does it do...?
can somebody give a detailed step by step on how to use this unrevoked 3?
and will it leave us having the new 1.47 radio and wifi update?
I asked this on another forum... but why not here?
Does this unrevoked do a full root, where it wipes all your data?
After seeing their one patch potentially ruin people's 4G for good, I've decided not to try their methods anymore. Hopefully 3.0 helps some people.
I like the Simple Root method and Whitslack's method.
So it seems like it doesn't wipe your data... anyone tried this and can confirm?
it doesn't wipe your data i just rooted mine in 3 minutes
halorin said:
After seeing their one patch potentially ruin people's 4G for good, I've decided not to try their methods anymore. Hopefully 3.0 helps some people.
I like the Simple Root method and Whitslack's method.
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I just want to clarify that unrEVOked is not responsible for that. There was a problem with the OTA update itself that broke 4G for some people, which HTC is and was responsible for. The only thing unrEVOked did was distribute said OTA update in pre-rooted form.
So after you run this, will it be possible to unlock nand protection to achieve a full root?
Ah ok uninstalling HTC Sync and its driver did the trick. I'm now rooted for the first time! w00t!
android-wifi-tether works great too!
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I just want to clarify that unrEVOked is not responsible for that. There was a problem with the OTA update itself that broke 4G for some people, which HTC is and was responsible for. The only thing unrEVOked did was distribute said OTA update in pre-rooted form.
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That's 100% not true. The borking of the 4g was due to the way that the unrEVOked method wrote the wimax image to the wimax partition. This wasn't unique to the unrEVOked method, but it was something that should likely have been tested before release.
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I asked this on another forum... but why not here?
Does this unrevoked do a full root, where it wipes all your data?
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No, it doesn't wipe ANY of your data. After I performed it, all of my apps and files were still 100% intact.
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can somebody give a detailed step by step on how to use this unrevoked 3?
and will it leave us having the new 1.47 radio and wifi update?
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I believe it does. My software version didn't change afterwards.
To be frank, I'm not really sure how exactly this works. I know it changes your recovery, but other than that...I have no clue.
Still, it's a way of a achieving root that I'm fairly confident most users can pull off.
Remember: YOU MUST REMOVE HTC SYNC, AND ANY HTC/SPRINT DRIVERS
Otherwise...it gets hung up during the process.
Yeah whoops...
Make sure you uninstall HTC Sync AND HTC Drivers... if you have Windows 7, just search, from the launcher thing, "htc un--" and it'll fill in the rest.
Edit: Trying it for the second time, it gets stuck at "Waiting for device..." and it's connected.
Edit 2: DON'T uninstall the extra htc drivers... I don't know, but it's not recognizing my phone now, zzz.
So I'm confused a little bit. With unrevoked 3 you can flash a recovery image and flash a custom ROM now?
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So I'm confused a little bit. With unrevoked 3 you can flash a recovery image and flash a custom ROM now?
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On their site they say: unrevoked3 will replace the stock Android recovery with a custom one, which adds many features including “nandroid” backups, the ability to use custom ROMs, and a greater amount of flexibility and customization of your Android phone.
So I'm guessing I could finally try out some of those ROM's I seeing floating around here. All I'm really after is a fully functional version of Froyo for the Evo, but I'm not sure if that's out yet...
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On their site they say: unrevoked3 will replace the stock Android recovery with a custom one, which adds many features including “nandroid” backups, the ability to use custom ROMs, and a greater amount of flexibility and customization of your Android phone.
So I'm guessing I could finally try out some of those ROM's I seeing floating around here. All I'm really after is a fully functional version of Froyo for the Evo, but I'm not sure if that's out yet...
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Nothing working 100% yet, but DamageControl & Cyanogen are the two closest i think ( hope to see a 100%-working FroYo within the next few days ).
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On their site they say: unrevoked3 will replace the stock Android recovery with a custom one, which adds many features including “nandroid” backups, the ability to use custom ROMs, and a greater amount of flexibility and customization of your Android phone.
So I'm guessing I could finally try out some of those ROM's I seeing floating around here. All I'm really after is a fully functional version of Froyo for the Evo, but I'm not sure if that's out yet...
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So this is full root like how everybody is doing manually? Can a expert chime in on this method and explain the drawback to this if any?
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I'm new to the whole smartphone thing but I am very interested in rooting it. Its a droid charge. I am about to download odin but my question is do I need a different memory card or different usb cord other than the one it came with. All I have is what came in the box with the phone, is this enough to root the phone safely. I have alot more research to do, but I can't find an answer to this question. I see something talking about removing the card aswell, is this the card that it came with?
Also can anyone link a legit video or guide to using odin and what is the best and safest ROM to use to date, 6/28/11. Thanks
I got my Charge yesterday and rooted/ROM'd it the same day. I used this thread as a guide and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
What came in the box is enough to get you going.
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
dapperdanman55 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
Drivers for puter
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
Google backs them up for you
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
There are a few files out there that use ODIN that puts a kernel, rom and voodoo in one file using ODIN
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
Use Gummy and use the files that loads everything for you in one step using ODIN
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
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you can have access to all and MORE if you are rooted
Good Luck
my answers are in your quoted text above
^^ thanks alot
dapperdanman55 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I got a few more questions now... I plan on using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657 as a guide. But some of the words and stuff are confusing to me and I really can't afford to mess this up, literally.
1. When it says install droid drivers does that meen to the computer or phone or both?
2. Is there a way to backup all the contacts or is that all through the gmail account (pretty sure it is but just clarifying)?
Also is there a way to download the stock version with all the settings to my computer incase there is a problem? Or is the only way to download an EE4 stock version found on the internet.
3. I would like to do the voodoo lagfix as well as a root/rom. Should I do voodoo after I get the Root/rom set up? And is doing voodoo lagfix similar to doing a root with odin.
4. Last question I can think of right now is which ROM is the best to date. I only see a few and is stock EE4 deodexed just meen you can take away certain apps that you cannot if not rooted? I really want to delete some of the useless apps that are on there like some golf thing and others like it. Are there any apps that I should not touch that are vital to the phone?
-EE4 Debloated V4.2.1 (is this the same as Deodexed and what does it meen exactally)
-Gummycharged 1.5
-peanutbutta jelly time
-Altered Beast
I basically am looking for a Rom thats fast (obviously) and very customizable and reliable. So whats the best one up to date.
Thanks for anyone that reads this and gives input. Really appreciate it.
I know alot of this info is probably out there but when I search for things people use words that I am unfamiliar with because I have never had a phone that can text before let alone a smart phone.
Edit: Thought of something else. I want to have access to all of the same things I have access to app-wise on stock or more. I think that all of the ROMS should let you do that but just checking. Thanks
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1: There are drivers you need to download and install on your computer, you won't be touching your phone until told so in the guide (except for the part where it tells you to install zip from SD card, he never said to drag & drop your kernel/ROM onto the root of the SD card
2: Your Gmail sync will backup your contacts if you allowed it too, and there are EE1 and EE2 stock ROMs you can flash which would revert you back to stock (no root, no superuser, just.. stock) and then you can update to EE4 the same way you did when you got the phone.
3: Use the guide you were linked in the first reply, I'm a first time rooter and that guide worked flawlessly
4: Personally I find GummyCharged 1.8.5 to be the best but take a look at the new Humble ROM, it's still new (which is why I haven't flashed it yet) but Danalo is updating frequently and is currently in development of what could be the best Charge ROM to date, low power, speedy and a nice look... I'm just waiting a little bit til all the bugs and such are sorted out since, as I've said, it's still new
I already flashed the gummycharged and it worked but i would like to try humble. Do I have to wipe it and get it back to stock. I instaled cwm and pbj oc and gummy charged. Do i have to wipe everything and then redo pbj and cwm?
Thanks
No you can flash it with odin right over gummy. When it boots into recovery the first time you bot, just wipe data, cahe and dalvik cache
So yesterday, completely oblivious to the fact that this forum existed, I went ahead and googled how to root my Charge.
What I came up with is what I believe to be a Kernel (what ever the crap that means) called Voodoo.
I (and please excuse my potentially improper use of terminology here) flashed the new Kernel to my Charge using Odin.
Great, I have superuser (what ever that is) and a rooted phone.
Here's what I want to:
1) Remove most if not all of stock apps/bloatware.
2) Increase speed and efficiency of the phone.
3) Increase or have the option to increase battery life.
4) Be able to do a wireless tether (hotspot?) or just regular tether.
5) Have gingerbread if it is worth getting in your opinion(s).
How do I get from where I am now, to where I want to be?
Here's what I've come up with based on what I have read on the forums here.
1) Install Gingerbread
2) Install Humble 2.0
3) ....
4) Profit?
Thanks for helping a noob, your reward will be only in your head
I have tried the lot of the Roms for the Droid Charge. And to me IMNUTS EE4 Debloated Stock ROM works the best and runs me all day from 4am to about 8pm without needing a charge. I happen to like the puzzle lock screen so thats why i chose this one. If you want AOSP (stock Froyo) then use one of the other roms and the P&J Kernel to save battery.
BTW. If you just don't like the TWLauncher, as I don't, you can use your own. I run the ADW EX Launcher using the y0rk's black ADW Theme. All inexpensive or free ways to make your Charge look better.
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I have tried the lot of the Roms for the Droid Charge. And to me IMNUTS EE4 Debloated Stock ROM works the best and runs me all day from 4am to about 8pm without needing a charge. I happen to like the puzzle lock screen so thats why i chose this one. If you want AOSP (stock Froyo) then use one of the other roms and the P&J Kernel to save battery.
BTW. If you just don't like the TWLauncher, as I don't, you can use your own. I run the ADW EX Launcher using the y0rk's black ADW Theme. All inexpensive or free ways to make your Charge look better.
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Sweet! Thanks for all the info.
Can I just install IMNUTS right over my voodoo install using Odin? Will it erase the voodoo kernel? (Sorry, noob's gotta ask noob questions)
Would you suggest going to gingerbread? I mean is there any benefit yet?
What is ADW EX Launcher? Something I can get off the market, something I have to use odin for, or something else entirely?
kagaos said:
Sweet! Thanks for all the info.
Can I just install IMNUTS right over my voodoo install using Odin? Will it erase the voodoo kernel? (Sorry, noob's gotta ask noob questions)
Would you suggest going to gingerbread? I mean is there any benefit yet?
What is ADW EX Launcher? Something I can get off the market, something I have to use odin for, or something else entirely?
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The EE4 debloated rom is just a rom - it is installed over an existing kernel (such as the voodoo kernel you installed) and won't overwrite its work.
I would not suggest going to the GB leak as of yet - there is no voodoo lagfix for it, the display quality is compromised, and the EG2 radio is subpar compared to our current EE4. Stick to the EE4 roms, for now.
As for the launcher, that's all personal taste. I personally use LauncherPro, and many like Go Launcher. Try them all out.
I'm new to the Charge scene as well, in fact my Charge is still waiting to be shipped. I do have some experience with Odin having used a Galaxy Vibrant before.
I'd like to get an answers on the following:
1. I intend to install the GummyCharge EE4 ROM located at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116086. Since this is a ROM flashed via CWR, do I Odin flash the Root Kernel from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092114 and after that flash GummyCharge ROM via CWR?
2. On some of the ROMs that are flashed via Odin, can I simply Odin flash those ROMs w/o my phone being rooted first?
JK, use a .tar to flash in ODIN. They are identified as ODIN flashes. I used AlteredBeast to gain root and get CWM. If you want a different one then AB which is an awesome rom, then use CWM to flash the .zip file that you download.
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JK, use a .tar to flash in ODIN. They are identified as ODIN flashes. I used AlteredBeast to gain root and get CWM. If you want a different one then AB which is an awesome rom, then use CWM to flash the .zip file that you download.
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Thanks dragon, so it looks like if the ROM i want isn't Odin, I just flash an Odin ROM to gain root and CWM, then I can flash whatever ROM I like.
Looks like the 2.3.4 leak just came out too, time to read up on details for it. Decisions decisions.
aznxk3vi17 said:
The EE4 debloated rom is just a rom - it is installed over an existing kernel (such as the voodoo kernel you installed) and won't overwrite its work.
I would not suggest going to the GB leak as of yet - there is no voodoo lagfix for it, the display quality is compromised, and the EG2 radio is subpar compared to our current EE4. Stick to the EE4 roms, for now.
As for the launcher, that's all personal taste. I personally use LauncherPro, and many like Go Launcher. Try them all out.
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Awesome, thank you for the informative post! You guys are incredibly helpful here
Now, back to the launcher thing, what exactly is it? What does it do, and how do I go about getting and/or installing it?
kagaos said:
Awesome, thank you for the informative post! You guys are incredibly helpful here
Now, back to the launcher thing, what exactly is it? What does it do, and how do I go about getting and/or installing it?
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Launcher is basically the phones overlay. How the screens look and react and how the phone looks as you scroll and setup different widgets and apps. Basically when you turn your phone on. and it boots up the way explorer is to windows, is how launcher is to android.
Your phones GuI interface to put it easily. What you see is the launcher and how it works with your phone.
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Launcher is basically the phones overlay. How the screens look and react and how the phone looks as you scroll and setup different widgets and apps. Basically when you turn your phone on. and it boots up the way explorer is to windows, is how launcher is to android.
Your phones GuI interface to put it easily. What you see is the launcher and how it works with your phone.
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Excellent! Windows analogies help a lot. Kind of hard for me to take all this rooting business in, after all I hadn't heard of it before last week.
So I plan on flashing the EE4 Debloated using Odin followed by installing a launcher as well (using Odin?).
If the above looks good to you, then on to the next phase...
CWM Recovery. What is it, why do I need it and how do I get/install it?
Is there a comprehensive guide to all this rooting business? Like something that explains all the terminology and gives analogous scenarios to explain what it can do and what I can do with it?
P.S. Just let me know when I'm asking too many questions...
launchers are apps you download from the market.
Ok, I too have some NOOB questions.. I feel like I used to know a good bit about rooting etc etc... This was when I had my D1 though... Once i jumped to the d2 I got out of the scene of modding much.. I then switched to a fascinate and simply used 1 click root method (not too hard.. diff than what i was used to but not hard).. Now i'm completely lost.. I feel using Odin is what was most similar to how I rooted my d1 originally then installed the kernels or themes.. (flash a rom.. flash a kernel.. flash a theme).. Am I wrong?? I keep reading up on how to root, watching the vids.. but there seems to be a disconnect in my tiny little mind!!! lol!
From what I'm gathering when you flash one of the roms listed in other posts you gain root?... Then you can choose which kernel and theme and flash both of those as well? Or are the Roms themselves themed already?? (oh the glory days of the D1 I miss you!) I really hate myself for not keeping up with this stuff!!! My main goal here is root so that I can delete some of the preinstalled apps (just like everyone else wants to).. Of course trying to straighten out this god awful batt life (I have the charging dock with spare battery and go through both batts + some in one day) and possibly a theme (prolly at a later time unless it's easier than I think it is). Anyone care to shine some light on this for me? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
_killer_ said:
From what I'm gathering when you flash one of the roms listed in other posts you gain root?... Then you can choose which kernel and theme and flash both of those as well? Or are the Roms themselves themed already?? (oh the glory days of the D1 I miss you!) I really hate myself for not keeping up with this stuff!!! My main goal here is root so that I can delete some of the preinstalled apps (just like everyone else wants to).. Of course trying to straighten out this god awful batt life (I have the charging dock with spare battery and go through both batts + some in one day) and possibly a theme (prolly at a later time unless it's easier than I think it is). Anyone care to shine some light on this for me? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
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Most ROMs are themed already by the author, but you can flash other themes over them. The ROMs marked debloated will have some of the preinstalled apps removed already. If that is all you want to do and you dont want the extra stuff some of the ROMs feature, look for "stock debloated" ROMs.
jkcheng122 said:
Most ROMs are themed already by the author, but you can flash other themes over them. The ROMs marked debloated will have some of the preinstalled apps removed already. If that is all you want to do and you dont want the extra stuff some of the ROMs feature, look for "stock debloated" ROMs.
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Ok, that makes a bit more sense... (the fact that they are already themed)
I appreciate the quick response.. I'm assuming then my idea of "how to" is correct. Pick a rom, flash.. Pick a kernel, flash.. if you want another theme... pick it and flash!??
UH OH...I had an accident!
I don't know how the crap this happened, but I had installed a few launchers to try them out. Then I was going to do a CWM backup...so I did. In the process of backing up my phone just randomly restarts and gets stuck at the Samsung logo.
What the crap happened!? Did I brick it? Can I fix it?
Freakin out here...
kagaos said:
UH OH...I had an accident!
I don't know how the crap this happened, but I had installed a few launchers to try them out. Then I was going to do a CWM backup...so I did. In the process of backing up my phone just randomly restarts and gets stuck at the Samsung logo.
What the crap happened!? Did I brick it? Can I fix it?
Freakin out here...
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You are fine. Take the battery out. open odin, plug usb cable into phone, Hold Vol Dn button and plug your usb cable into your pc. Reflash rom that you used to root with. Not sure how you were doin a CWM backup since it does not come with that feature.
dragonstalker said:
You are fine. Take the battery out. open odin, plug usb cable into phone, Hold Vol Dn button and plug your usb cable into your pc. Reflash rom that you used to root with. Not sure how you were doin a CWM backup since it does not come with that feature.
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you beat me to it! I was thinking more along the lines of using an odin restore file though... Wasn't sure which the better option was.
dragonstalker said:
You are fine. Take the battery out. open odin, plug usb cable into phone, Hold Vol Dn button and plug your usb cable into your pc. Reflash rom that you used to root with. Not sure how you were doin a CWM backup since it does not come with that feature.
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question for you.. I'm still missing something here.. Are all the roms listed in the "development" area odin friendly.. OR does it have to have [odin] next to it in order to be flashed with odin?
I'm currently completely stock and looking for the easiest way to root/flash rom.
dragonstalker said:
You are fine. Take the battery out. open odin, plug usb cable into phone, Hold Vol Dn button and plug your usb cable into your pc. Reflash rom that you used to root with. Not sure how you were doin a CWM backup since it does not come with that feature.
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As far as the CWM is concerned...I downloaded it off the app market after I rooted my phone.
But the only thing I did to my phone thus far was root it and added Voodoo Kernel. Should I flash it with that?
_killer_ said:
Pick a rom, flash.. Pick a kernel, flash.. if you want another theme... pick it and flash!??
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Most ROMs have their own kernels, if you intend to use the same kernel that comes with the ROM, you can skip the flash kernel part after flashing the ROM.
Your statement should be more like this, "Pick a rom, flash... if you want another kernel and/or theme... pick them/it and flash!??"
Hello,
I recently upgraded my AT&T Samsung SGH-I997 (Infuse 4g) to the new GINGERBREAD.UCKL2 (2.3.6) version using Kies-Mini.
Now...
I got SuperOneClick v.2.3.3.0 to root the phone, just as I had done before with Froyo.
I made sure USB Debugging was on.
I started SuperOneClick and clicked ROOT
I plugged my phone into USB (Did not click to connect)
SuperOneClick freezes on Step 7.
I have tried every method out there to get around this.
Ideas? Thanks.
kylepurdon said:
Hello,
I recently upgraded my AT&T Samsung SGH-I997 (Infuse 4g) to the new GINGERBREAD.UCKL2 (2.3.6) version using Kies-Mini.
Now...
I got SuperOneClick v.2.3.3.0 to root the phone, just as I had done before with Froyo.
I made sure USB Debugging was on.
I started SuperOneClick and clicked ROOT
I plugged my phone into USB (Did not click to connect)
SuperOneClick freezes on Step 7.
I have tried every method out there to get around this.
Ideas? Thanks.
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SOC has not been reported to be a good tool for root.
I recalled 1 user reported success with repeat attempts.
You can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Try a few times...see if there is a zerg rush option also.
Let us know.
edit...nvm...doesn't work...only up to 2.3.5
qkster said:
SOC has not been reported to be a good tool for root.
I recalled 1 user reported success with repeat attempts.
You can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Try a few times...see if there is a zerg rush option also.
Let us know.
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Tried the method linked to above twice to no avail. Each time the process is apparently run without a hitch -- and the phone automatically reboots. But there is no root access when I check using root check or trying to run Titanium BU. If anyone has any other ideas, I'm all ears. I'd like to get rooted....
yes please be a guinni pig. but i dont have high hopes for rooting without a non secure kernel.
now that the bulk of users arent scare of gb since it became official it would be nice to see if anything will root it other than a kernel (the kernel swap is fool proof but annoying with all the lagfix and sdcard mounting weirdness that we have right now, need sources and devs... lol)
Dani897 said:
yes please be a guinni pig. but i dont have high hopes for rooting without a non secure kernel.
now that the bulk of users arent scare of gb since it became official it would be nice to see if anything will root it other than a kernel (the kernel swap is fool proof but annoying with all the lagfix and sdcard mounting weirdness that we have right now, need sources and devs... lol)
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Here is where I saw this claim:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308607&page=2
a few post down...
yeah but that says 2.3.5 from samfirmwares. 2.3.5 was rootable with any tool that used zergrush. it is the 2.3.6 builds that are an issue..
Dani897 said:
yeah but that says 2.3.5 from samfirmwares. 2.3.5 was rootable with any tool that used zergrush. it is the 2.3.6 builds that are an issue..
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Yeah, I tried it on my newly updated (to 2.3.6 build) Infuse about half dozen times (via SOC), to no avail. Gave psneuter exploit a couple tries too. Oh well.
Dani897 said:
yeah but that says 2.3.5 from samfirmwares. 2.3.5 was rootable with any tool that used zergrush. it is the 2.3.6 builds that are an issue..
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you're right. up to uckj4 was possible.
I wasn't paying attention to the last .5 to .6 change after uckj4
I am in the same boat. I didn't do the research about the ease of rooting prior to moving to gingerbread. I have been waiting intently and checking often for this official gingerbread release.
So far I am noticing tremendously increased battery life. I could normally run 8-10 hours and with the same usage I am getting 14-16.
I miss my root terribly- I use it to Wifi Tether for my laptop among many things.
I am willing to be a tester, I have no experience with rooting or flashing beyond SOC. I am an old-school blackrain/redsnow guy from my iphone days so I get nervous with all this "flashing kernels" talk.
Any advice for a novice wanting to enjoy some gingerbread goodness without sacrificing root?
Any recommended kernels to flash to for the infuse? I want it to be as close to stock as possible without losing features or my newfound battery.
Root FTW!
Lordkuruku7 said:
I am in the same boat. I didn't do the research about the ease of rooting prior to moving to gingerbread. I have been waiting intently and checking often for this official gingerbread release.
So far I am noticing tremendously increased battery life. I could normally run 8-10 hours and with the same usage I am getting 14-16.
I miss my root terribly- I use it to Wifi Tether for my laptop among many things.
I am willing to be a tester, I have no experience with rooting or flashing beyond SOC. I am an old-school blackrain/redsnow guy from my iphone days so I get nervous with all this "flashing kernels" talk.
Any advice for a novice wanting to enjoy some gingerbread goodness without sacrificing root?
Any recommended kernels to flash to for the infuse? I want it to be as close to stock as possible without losing features or my newfound battery.
Root FTW!
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Try Zeus Build 5.2 stock or Victory or Leak Uckl2 rooted. There are all uckl2 based. As Close to stock as possible.
I wonder if downgrading to older rooted firmware and then using CWM, applying a zip format of the UCKL2 rooted ROM would work? Just a thought...
I don't know if this method works.
Flash a custom kernel with root on it. Then flash back to stock kernel. Worked when leak came out, so I don't see why it won't work with this since they're identical.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997
Lordkuruku7 said:
So far I am noticing tremendously increased battery life. I could normally run 8-10 hours and with the same usage I am getting 14-16.
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It's strange you say that... My battery life was excellent (before update) and is now dreadful. I'd love to go back to stock Froyo if I knew how...
joseph_madre said:
I wonder if downgrading to older rooted firmware and then using CWM, applying a zip format of the UCKL2 rooted ROM would work? Just a thought...
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yes that would work. but you could also flash the rooted leak with a flashtool like odin or swap kernels around with a flash tool like odin or heimdall since you will need it to flash stock anyhow....
im working on it, seems answering the question isnt enough, i have to make it simple and all parts in one place with a unified instruction set and a large banner that says "root gingerbread update!"
That sounds awesome Dani. I don't mind the idea of trying out something like Zeus or Odin. I love Greek and Norse mythology so these names really hit home. I guess I just need the proper files and a "hold my hand and walk me through" for the exact scenario I'm in. Thanks in advance for all the replies and suggestions.
Lordkuruku7 said:
That sounds awesome Dani. I don't mind the idea of trying out something like Zeus or Odin. I love Greek and Norse mythology so these names really hit home. I guess I just need the proper files and a "hold my hand and walk me through" for the exact scenario I'm in. Thanks in advance for all the replies and suggestions.
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Zeus is a great ROM stable and with many extras themes, check it out, I run the NumasX 1.1 here is the Zeus.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412957
bigjoe2675 said:
Zeus is a great ROM stable and with many extras themes, check it out, I run the NumasX 1.1 here is the Zeus.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412957
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this is true but some people prefer stock (odexed and all) and its not totally unreasonable. I'm running Zeus myself. and it is quicker than other kl2 builds I used. I have all the stuff I want to put together but I'm juggling time with watching my nephews, fixing my car and later the big game and I have to test every thing in there too. I'm a bit slow but ill get everything together before tomorrow I'm sure.
Hello I'm fairly new to this mod stuff. I had a Captivate and used SOC without a hitch. Never had to flash anything well not that I know of. I'd like to root my Infuse to really get rid of all the bloatware and put on an ad blocker. Can someone run down the steps of how to flash my phone or point me to a good link? Much appreciated
Hat Trick said:
Hello I'm fairly new to this mod stuff. I had a Captivate and used SOC without a hitch. Never had to flash anything well not that I know of. I'd like to root my Infuse to really get rid of all the bloatware and put on an ad blocker. Can someone run down the steps of how to flash my phone or point me to a good link? Much appreciated
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hang on. they pulled the update and will release another one.
bassicaly you can flash a Rogers based custom kernel for root but the sdcard mounting and video and wifi is all different and depending on the kernel you flash may not work. the more recent version of these kernels have workarounds in the boot scripts and will fix the sdcard and wifi, the video is a fix you gotta do yourself and the Rogers phone doesn't support HDMI so that is lost. the best thing to do is flash a custom kernel for one boot and flash back to stock. I was making a cwm package to flash the kernel to stock but had errors in my updater script. I can fix it but I'm waiting on the next update because I don't feel like doing it twice. I figure if someone truely needs root they should be able to follow the Rogers root thread an get through it.
if you want to do it manually you will need the stock kernel and a custom kernel like the Rogers root kernel. and you will want the ultimate unbrick package (just in case) and a copy of Odin3 v1.7 or v1.82 or heimdall. there is an Odin flashable copy of the kl2 kernel floating around somewhere. maybe in the numas rom or Caty rom thread but if not it can be extracted from the package from prezkret and zip'd and flashed with sgs kernel flasher.
when. you have all the parts, open odin and load the custom kernel into the PDA slot. the kernel must be in a tarball. that's an archive with a ".tar" extension. it may also be in a ".tar.md5" put the phone in download mode (shut down the phone and hold volume+ and volume- and insert the USB cable) when you see the android with a shovel start the flash.
reboot the phone, then flash the stock kl2 kernel. (don't flash the kg3 kernel from the Rogers thread or a froyo kernel) if you have the stock kernel in a .tar or .tar.md5 flash it the same way as before. if you have a zImage only then zip it and flash it through sgs kernel flasher from the market.
Any luck how to root 2.3.6 ?
I am a noobie to all that is Android... I am usually on an iPhone/iPod, but I decided for my upgrade why downgrade to the iPhone 5 when I could get the SGIII?
So, anyways... I am new to rooting and how to add anything on it after the root is done... and I need some help...
I have my SGIII rooted and all and it has been sweet. However, I do not want to add a custom ROM because of the loss of certain features on the device and a higher risk of brick.
I have to ask... Am I able to theme the stock touchwiz ROM differently without a big risk of brick? Or can I at all?
And, with the SGIII being on verizon... my notification toggles do not include a WiFi toggle! I want one on there, and I am not sure how to add it...
Here is a link to a thread about one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775235
I am running Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
Help?
First, congrats on getting the s3! It's an amazing device and definitely an upgrade.
What do you mean by losing features by flashing a custom ROM? If anything, you would gain features. I would recommend flashing CleanROM, it's basically the way your phone is now with a bunch of bloatware removed (and it has a WiFi toggle, and others which are customizable) for better performance and battery life. I know you said you don't really want to, but if you read and follow instructions, you'll be perfectly fine. Besides, it's what having an android is all about!
As for that WiFi toggle mod, you would simply download it, reboot into recovery, and flash it. Just don't flash anything not meant for the i535! That's how you end up with a paper weight.
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I was referring to some of the Samsung features that you would lose when switching to a new ROM. I thought I read that you lose some...
I may look into putting a ROM onto it... I just am sketchy on having myself a brick... I have the extended insurance and all, I just dont want to ruin it so soon since I just got it.
How about themes though? Can I theme the stock ROM?
You can change the icons, if that's what you mean. Check out an app called desktop visualizer.
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Basically the only ways you brick the phone is of you flash an international ROM. The other potential way to brick is a power outage if you are flashing with Odin and the primary or secondary boot loader are in the process of being flashed.
If you are going to flash anything, back up your imei following the sticky thread
If you get the "unauthorized software return to Verizon message" don't panic. Odin can bring you back.
Its hard but not impossible to brick this phone. If you take your time, read, and always verify that the file you are going to flash is for the i535 it is very hard to brick.
Rooting essentially means you have administer rights. It doesn't come with any cydia equivalent as (almost) all apps that use root are in the play store.
My current favorite ROM is carbon rom which brings all the android 4.2.1 features to the table including group SMS (finally), lock screen widgets, and enhanced Google now. You will lose some touchwiz features though many can be replicated with 3rd party play store apps.
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Hmm, can anyone toss me a few of the most stable/featured ROMs for the i535 in comparison to stock?
I had told myself that I wasnt going to risk it, but I think you have me convinced... Cause I do want to get different with it...
Which is why I was looking for full themes for the stock ROM.
You must be talking about the TouchWiz features like smart stay, s beam, TW camera...etc. As long as you flash a TouchWiz ROM, you shouldn't lose those features. You would lose those features if you flashed an AOSP ROM (which is what you see on devices like the Galaxy Nexus or Nexus 4).
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Those were what I were referring to, yeah...
and, anyone think they can toss me a few of the most stable/featured ROMs for the i535?
about roms and your choices.
good info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950824&highlight=guide
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tylerisbudded said:
Those were what I were referring to, yeah...
and, anyone think they can toss me a few of the most stable/featured ROMs for the i535?
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synergy, beans galaxy mod, almost all others in the development section
read and see what suirs your needs
Clean ROM and csrom are probably closest to stock. Galaxy mod and syngergy get good reviews it seems if you want something a bit different.
Kindacrapmods is neat too to give touch wiz Roms an aosp appearance if you prefer.
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Anyone care to add to skype or anything of the sort so that I may be easily guided? I would highly appreciate the assistance.
And my GSIII is currently rooted with quite a bit of photos, contact, and personal data... Should I worry about getting that information off before flashing a new ROM?
Plus, say that I were to put a ICS ROM rather than the 4.1.1 JB I have right now... or even a 4.2 JB ROM would I just flash it like normal as if I were rooting my device for the first time?
Welcome to Android, where you are "free!," lol.
You should always have backup of files, photos, apps + data, personal data, documents, etc on your external sd, computer, cloud, etc. Also making a Nandroid Backup would be highly advisable before you flash anything.
Flashing between roms usually just wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, (I wipe system as well to be sure a cleaner start). Someone correct me if that is not the case. I remember on Fsacinate, it was somewhat a pain going from major version jump.
tylerisbudded said:
Anyone care to add to skype or anything of the sort so that I may be easily guided? I would highly appreciate the assistance.
And my GSIII is currently rooted with quite a bit of photos, contact, and personal data... Should I worry about getting that information off before flashing a new ROM?
Plus, say that I were to put a ICS ROM rather than the 4.1.1 JB I have right now... or even a 4.2 JB ROM would I just flash it like normal as if I were rooting my device for the first time?
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I don't see why you would go back to ICS lol. Definitely do a nandroid backup before each new ROM flash, there's always a chance something could go wrong. It's always good to backup your media, but if you do everything correctly, then your media won't be touched.
If you flash a 4.2 ROM for the first time, your SD card is basically going to be moved into a new folder called "0" and you may panic... lol. It's supposed to happen though, it had to with the multiuser feature (which is only present on tablets).
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Check out App2Zip also. It'll create a flashable .zip file of your apps that you can flash after flashing the ROM. I've never been a big fan of TiBu, but App2Zip does a good job. The biggest hassle about flashing brand new ROMs is getting your setup back to how you had it, but that only takes 10 - 30 minutes and is well worth the added functionality. I personally love having native USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. Also much faster performance on many ROMs as well. I personally LOVE the Darthstalker ROM, it's farther away from your stock JB experience, but one of the fastest ROMs out there, especially on top of a kernel like galaxy KOR. But you can get into flashing kernels after you have some ROM experience ;] (it's actually a lot easier). Just ALWAYS make a backup with ClockworkMod or TW first! Preferably to an external card. Then if something messes up you can just recover to your backup and have everything back to normal, it's literally a time machine for your phone. There are a lot of great support threads here. I almost bricked my phone the first time I tried to root it, but you're already past that part so flashing ROMs and kernels are much easier. Have fun!
If you flash Synergy it will back up your IMEI for you automatically. Just copy that backup to you extSdCard and you will always have it. For getting your feet wet with android and from you've posted so far just stay away from AOSP for now and you will be fine and you will be amazed at the control/options you have now.
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If you don't want to flash the entire Synergy ROM you can use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30679476&postcount=5732
I originally rooted my device without unlocking my bootloader because I didnt see myself putting a custom ROM on my device...
Is there anything special I would do to go about putting a ROM on it now? Or would I just go through the rooting process as I did before, but just unlock my bootloader this time?
tylerisbudded said:
I originally rooted my device without unlocking my bootloader because I didnt see myself putting a custom ROM on my device...
Is there anything special I would do to go about putting a ROM on it now? Or would I just go through the rooting process as I did before, but just unlock my bootloader this time?
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You're already rooted so don't worry about doing that again, but you need to unlock the boot loader. Look for an app called EZ unlock somewhere on here or RootzWiki (use version 1.2 since the newer one had a problem I believe). It's as simple as clicking unlock, then you're good.
Edit: Here it is http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/top...-1.4---Easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader!
Woops, guy below found it first
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tylerisbudded said:
I originally rooted my device without unlocking my bootloader because I didnt see myself putting a custom ROM on my device...
Is there anything special I would do to go about putting a ROM on it now? Or would I just go through the rooting process as I did before, but just unlock my bootloader this time?
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To unlock bootloader use this http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
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Thanks for the help! I actually just figured it out right before you guys posted.
I have CleanROM put on it right now, I am looking to add some MODs now though I think...
I want to keep TW and its standard features... but I also want to get creative with it...
Since I now have deodex I should be able to still add some cool MODs now right?
Oh, and how stable are launchers? If I were to get Apex launcher and assign it to my home key would there be any issues at any time with that and my original home?