So ive been browsing some roms, most are themed, Im looking for a rom that is closest to stock, very little or no theme. So i can atleast tether.
Just want a good rom to flash.
thanks
In order to flash a rom you are obviously rooted.
If your stock rooted then why do u want a stock rooted rom to flash?
(yes Im Rooted )
I like the stock rom, the look and feel. But it wont let me wifi teather. also, to remove the bloadware.
You can remove the bloat. Yourself. Titanium lets u freeze anything u want
Just be careful.
Step 1: Download Titanium Backup
Step 2: Purchase Titanium Backup License
Step 3: Freeze "bloaty" apps Google Docs: SGS2 removable Sheet
Step 4: Freeze Tethering Manager Tethering
Step 5. Try to tether, if it doesn't work, flash a new kernel via CWM Stockish 0.3 | romracer
Step 6: ????
Step 7: Profit!
be careful
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that sounds better than flashing a rom,,, will give that a go first..
thanks...
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'Ello all.. Entirely too newb for this! Anyway, I've rooted my infuse 4G ... Seems that - that was easiest part. Now I am just really confused as to where to go from here. I've got Rom Manager premium & Titaniam Back Up free. I've batched using TBU. Not sure if I need other things for some of the ROMs I've checked out? And How to get a customized theme (widgets, Icons, etc)? I'm mostly confused on the terms used whilst searching for ROMS & Themes. And PM would be greatly appreciated! Lol.
Thanks for your time
Head towards development forum for custom roms and theme section for themes.
But first decide what you want.
I assume you are on stock froyo 2.2,so,you can install custom froyo rom or custom gingerbread rom.
also you can install kernals for OC and UV.
First decide what you want,search through forum,read then jump.
Like rohit suggested, I would browse the development forum and check some things out.
When using Titanium Backup to restore applications. Make sure you only use it to reinstall apps and their data. Never restore system data. If you are going to use it to "batch" reinstall your apps once you've installed a new rom, make sure to only install the "missing" apps, not all apps. Replacing the new apps with the outdated ones that you may have backed up is a bad idea due to incompatibility; however, you can certainly retain the old apps that you have now and install them later.
ROM Manager will mainly be used to install CWM. The only ROM that is currently supported through it is Infused. It is still suggested that you flash the files manually through recovery. Also, make sure you follow all of the steps in the directions for the ROM so that everything goes through without a hitch.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or shoot me a pm. I'll try to get back to you quickly.
Good luck. I think you will enjoy installing some custom stuff once you get the hang of it. Don't worry yourself too much. It's harder to mess things up than you think. Just pay attention to installation instructions and go slow at first.
Please bear with me and my noob questions. I have a rooted and unlocked Infuse 4 G. At the moment I am using t mobile monthly 4 g unlimited pre paid.
I have never done anything to the phone besides using the bml3.bk file in the hex editor to unlock the phone. I have some apps installed, and I have installed titanium back up but have not ran any back ups.
I have read the instructions but I am still confused and worried I might brick my phone. I do not have any warranty on it.
I have had others tell me that the Infused 2.1.0 and infusion 1.1 kernel running 1.6ghz would be the best way to go.
And that CMW recovery is the safest way to install it.
It says not to back anything up with titanium recovery. Does that mean that I will lose all of my apps? Or that I will lose all of my contacts or progress in apps, such as games and kindle books?
Will I lose my APN settings?
Also if I have not backed anything up, what happens if I make a mistake in the installation? Is there a way to get my stock settings back?
Also, just to be sure, I would download the zip files directly to my phone, from my phone correct? Just making sure I do not download them to my PC and then transfer them to my sd card.
Also what about the updates and beta versions? Should I use the most updated file or an older one?
Also, I do use facebook, so I can reinstall that after the ROM is installed?
I really appreciate the help and patience with all my questions.
Export your contacts to your SD card.
Myself, I backed up my apps, then restored apps & data.
(note: do "NOT". restore system data)
The apps that you have can be redownloaded if need be.
Yes to Facebook.
My suggestion would be to just install the Infused 2.1.0 first. Get used to it before going in deeper.
Yes, you can download or transfer the Infused 2.1.0 to your SD card and install from there.
Go directly to Infused 2.1.0. No need to install the beta's.
I'd say that the safest & easiest way to install Infused 2.1.0, is by using Rom Manager, especially if you're new at this.
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Export your contacts to your SD card.
Myself, I backed up my apps, then restored apps & data.
(note: do "NOT". restore system data)
The apps that you have can be redownloaded if need be.
Yes to Facebook.
My suggestion would be to just install the Infused 2.1.0 first. Get used to it before going in deeper.
Yes, you can download or transfer the Infused 2.1.0 to your SD card and install from there.
Go directly to Infused 2.1.0. No need to install the beta's.
I'd say that the safest & easiest way to install Infused 2.1.0, is by using Rom Manager, especially if you're new at this.
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Thank you! Is it better to download the zip files directly to sd card using my phone or using the PC? And is it safe to use titanium back up to back up the apps? And I guess I am just confused. Do I back up the apps I have that I want to keep that are not in the ROM? Or do I back up ALL of the apps I have? Im sorry, Im sure I seem like an idiot, but I want to make sure I am clear on what to do......thank you so much!
Also If I do not back up my stock system, will I be able to go back to stock if something messes up?
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Thank you! Is it better to download the zip files directly to sd card using my phone or using the PC? And is it safe to use titanium back up to back up the apps? And I guess I am just confused. Do I back up the apps I have that I want to keep that are not in the ROM? Or do I back up ALL of the apps I have? Im sorry, Im sure I seem like an idiot, but I want to make sure I am clear on what to do......thank you so much!
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I downloaded them to PC and transfered them sd. Yes, its safe to backup apps with titanium, when you go to reinstall them, just restore apps and data, NOT system data. Just back all of them up, you can restore each that you want later. Just read all the installation instructions a couple of times until you understand the process. Once you do it, you'll realize its not hard. Install the ROM first, then, the kernel. If you do brick your phone, you can use Odin-to-Stock to return the phone to its stock. You'll be glad you upgraded to a custom ROM, its much faster. Only downfalls on Infused 2.1.0, (latest version) is that there is no HDMI support, and the video recording is not 30fps like it should be, but these problems will be fixed soon.
Do NOT run Infusion (or any other overclock/undervolt kernel) until you're perfectly satisfied with the stability of the ROM in question without the modded kernel.
Overclock/undervolt kernels can cause instability that may be misdiagnosed as a ROM bug.
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Do NOT run Infusion (or any other overclock/undervolt kernel) until you're perfectly satisfied with the stability of the ROM in question without the modded kernel.
Overclock/undervolt kernels can cause instability that may be misdiagnosed as a ROM bug.
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True, only reason I say this is because they work great together. But he's right, once you install you may not like the ROM or something else, like have problems with it. You can install the kernel anytime. You will need a overclock app like voltage control or setcpu in order to get it overclocked.
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So, I'm currently using Tweaked V2.2 (non EXT4 version) and I'm looking to go to Tweaked V3.3. After doing all the reading, this appears to be the order I should be following (does this look correct?)
i) Backed up apps + user data via Titanium Backup (completed)
ii) Download all necessary ODIN/root files (completed)
1) Odin back to FP1
2) Do a factory reset
3) Do OTA Updates
4) Odin to Tweaked V3.3
5) Use Lost Root fix (if necessary)
6) Restore Apps and user data via Titanium Backup
7) Use Deodoxed app (is this recommended? I've heard mixed reviews on whether it actually makes the phone run faster or not)
Maybe this is a dumb question (maybe it's a good question) but do I need to unroot before doing any of this? And if so, how would I go about doing it?
If I missed anything, please let me know! I don't want to screw up my phone if I don't have to. Thanks, guys!
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So, I'm currently using Tweaked V2.2 (non EXT4 version) and I'm looking to go to Tweaked V3.3. After doing all the reading, this appears to be the order I should be following (does this look correct?)
i) Backed up apps + user data via Titanium Backup (completed)
ii) Download all necessary ODIN/root files (completed)
1) Odin back to FP1
2) Do a factory reset
3) Do OTA Updates
4) Odin to Tweaked V3.3
5) Use Lost Root fix (if necessary)
6) Restore Apps and user data via Titanium Backup
7) Use Deodoxed app (is this recommended? I've heard mixed reviews on whether it actually makes the phone run faster or not)
Maybe this is a dumb question (maybe it's a good question) but do I need to unroot before doing any of this? And if so, how would I go about doing it?
If I missed anything, please let me know! I don't want to screw up my phone if I don't have to. Thanks, guys!
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no need to backup apps, as you can re-download them from the market - but I would backup data via TiBu.
most folks recommend to ODIN back to STOCK, and then take the OTAs (FP1 and then FP5) - no need to factory reset after ODIN.
the Tweaked 3.0 is already deodexed, so no worries there. no need to "unroot", as flashing via ODIN takes care of that.
If anything, odexed is possibly a bit faster, but it's really difficult to theme an odexed rom. In practice, the speed is on first boot and on app launch, since odexing is basically just pre-caching the app.
If you use "Tweaked v3.0 ROM + 0302 CWM recovery" it will come out rooted and it should stick with no problems.
Tweaked 3.3?
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Tweaked 3.3?
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I'm so confused!?
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Hi guys, its my first time trying to flash a phone, sure don't want to end up with a bricked device, so please bear with me!
I currently have Gingerbread 2.3.4. I've the attached firmware stuff. I kinda have an urge to 'upgrade'. I think that ICS and JB really look slick. (How can I not? Spent 2 years on stock GB!)
The ROM I've narrowed it down to, is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883038(latest version, v8) However, I need some clarification:
1. The camera seems to be work -if we install Camera Illusions Pro app- . Can anyone confirm this?
2. Is battery drain really that bad? The phone is going to be on standby for most of the day. Also, this issue only seems to be affecting a few people.
3. Are there any 'breaking' issues, such as 'pattern lock causing phone to crash'? Or 'random crashes'? Missing contacts? I'm scared when people report this sort of stuff but I don't think its going to really be a problem...
4. Is there tried/tested/100% foolproof method to revert to Gingerbread 2.3.x from AOKP v8? I really can't afford to brick this buddy right now...
5.
* most imp thing is do not use TB for app's data restore only use this for app's restore !! (from the AOKP JB Thread)
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What's a TB? If CWM backups everything and helps to get back to GB, then I sort of get it... not clear here.
I've read around, I got a backup of my SD Card data, my contacts, etc. So, I guess its flash time. I plan to:
1. Download(ed) the ROM [aokp v8 by Ravi H Basawa.zip]. BTW, shoutout to you dude, you rock!
2. Download(ed) ClockWorkMod(assume that's what CWM stands for). I got a file called [beni_cwm-5_ext4_v2.tar] here.(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505717)
Follow these to a 'T': (assuming its the same procedure for v8, I should hope it is! also, I hope the camera/audio patches are included in above files.)
2.Go to CWM and wipe data and cache.
3.Select install from zip from sd and navigate to aokp v7.
4.install it and do a data wipe and clear cache.
5.reboot the device
6.now again go to cwm and flash the camera patch ( do not perform any data/cache wipe ) reboot.
7.once again go to cwm and flash the audio patch ( do not perform any data/cache wipe ) reboot.
8. if the calculator is not working then flash calculator patch file and reboot.
9. if the sensors doesnt work properly then flash the sensor patch file and reboot.
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Sorry for the wall of text there. Please help me correct possibly dumb mistakes! Thanks in advance!:good:
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1. The camera seems to be work -if we install Camera Illusions Pro app- . Can anyone confirm this?
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yep..4.9 megapixel if you turn the HD mode on, keep the preview to lowest resolution or else it will lag.
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2. Is battery drain really that bad? The phone is going to be on standby for most of the day. Also, this issue only seems to be affecting a few people.
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Maybe, not as good as GB ones but if you don't use your phone much then its the same as in GB.
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3. Are there any 'breaking' issues, such as 'pattern lock causing phone to crash'? Or 'random crashes'? Missing contacts? I'm scared when people report this sort of stuff but I don't think its going to really be a problem...
4. Is there tried/tested/100% foolproof method to revert to Gingerbread 2.3.x from AOKP v8? I really can't afford to brick this buddy right now...
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Go ahead..test out on your own. You can always revert back to GB anytime, SAFELY! (believe me, this device ain't gonna brick that easy..one of the sturdiest devices ever built by samsung )
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5.What's a TB? If CWM backups everything and helps to get back to GB, then I sort of get it... not clear here.
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TB=titanium backup (an app used to backup apps with data)
CWM will backup the whole ROM, you can't backup stock rom with it, you can't restore an individual app from your CWM backup, whole rom will be loaded into system.
Using TB you can save app with current status and install it back on your new rom hassle free. A must have if you switch roms too often or to save game data!
Read THIS guide first.
You need to have a rooted device with cwm5 installed and then proceed to install aokp8 :good:
Do the upgrade man!
it worth the effort!
This second hand Infuse is running Froyo.uckh1 2.2.1 and kernel 2.6.32.9 and I've managed to root it, have green CMW 2.5.1.2 installed and rom manager installed (free ver). My goal is a stable newer stable custom ROM while keeping all the main functions working. the phone has no data to back up. I have been reading a lot of posts on how to upgrade to a custom ROM and i was trying to avoid having to flash it if possible (would like to stay with android)and let rom manager do it. can that be done? also which one should i try ? i know that this has been answered many times but i don't want to brick it and was looking for some guidance.
Thanks a lot and happy new year to all.
How did you root this phone...I was just given this phone and can't root it. My other phone is a galaxy 3 and that was a piece of cake...please help.
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This second hand Infuse is running Froyo.uckh1 2.2.1 and kernel 2.6.32.9 and I've managed to root it, have green CMW 2.5.1.2 installed and rom manager installed (free ver). My goal is a stable newer stable custom ROM while keeping all the main functions working. the phone has no data to back up. I have been reading a lot of posts on how to upgrade to a custom ROM and i was trying to avoid having to flash it if possible (would like to stay with android)and let rom manager do it. can that be done? also which one should i try ? i know that this has been answered many times but i don't want to brick it and was looking for some guidance.
Thanks a lot and happy new year to all.
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Solution 1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705260
Solution 2:
READ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751
I don't know anything about green CWM red is available on the link provided though if it becomes an issue. You'll need a CWM flashable ROM and it sounds like you want a cleaned up stock version, others seems to have themes and other options you may not want, I didn't, performance is fine but I really didn't want to change the look. In that case you'll want this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508619
You'll find a working link in the last few pages of the thread.
Download it to your download directory on the SD which is built in the phone.
Also download this kernel:
2013.04.30-CWM-Synthesis-1.2Ghz.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25724526#post25724526
or this one:
DD_03042012.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.31 MB, 3966 views)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212795
In CWM wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, format system, format data, format cache, install zip from SD card select ROM and flash then install zip from SD card select kernel and flash then reboot you'll have to uninstall the ATT stuff yourself or not, be careful that you don't remove apps needed by the system to function or by other system apps, most of the stuff with ATT in the name is safe and you need to remove tethering manager to be able to ever tether. Titanium backup root (TB) can uninstall them, be sure to first backup your new stock ROM in CWM before you start making changes because if you rip out the wrong apps you'll need to restore to boot. Use TB to backup an app if your not sure so you might not have to do a full restore. Be patient during boots.