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I'm new to the Nexus S forum you'll see me on the Rezound, Galaxy tab 10.1, and tab 7 Verizon forums. Just wanted to know what should I do, root or leave stock?? I'm on the 4.0.4 ota.
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Oh and let me say for not having a daulcore or 1.5GHz, this phone is snappy and I love the NFC lol. I'm still with Verizon but needed a secondary line for work Lol.....?
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Root it. Its faster. And so much customization
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Is rooting this phone easy.
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Yep!
http://theunlockr.com/2011/09/24/how-to-root-the-nexus-s-4g/
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And sorry for the poor typing I'm not use to the keyboard on this phone.
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Stay away from the trolls and dont sass me. Welcome.
Shark_On_Land said:
Stay away from the trolls and dont sass me. Welcome.
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Now look who's talking? One of the best trolls here in nexus s forum
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Your not cool till you root
Root if you want more features. As for performance, the stock kernel on 4.0.4 is pretty fast.
Thanks for the warm welcome and just got time to respond. So going to dig into the S and root it.
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Its the best single core phone. You will love it!! I did it for 8 months!! Now im moving to a GN.. I am androidless now.. I will buy my gn in aug/sept
thegtfusion said:
Its the best single core phone. You will love it!! I did it for 8 months!! Now im moving to a GN.. I am androidless now.. I will buy my gn in aug/sept
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cool story bro
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I don't see any reason not to root your phone.
n00b ?
I rooted my phone using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1007782. When I vol up and power should I see clockworkmod when not connected to the usb? I don't. I downloaded Rom Manager and nothing went into superuser?
What am I doing wrong??
I have to usb, cmd, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img every time?
Shouldn't it just stick?
jayjay3333 said:
I rooted my phone using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1007782. When I vol up and power should I see clockworkmod when not connected to the usb? I don't. I downloaded Rom Manager and nothing went into superuser?
What am I doing wrong??
I have to usb, cmd, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img evey time?
Shouldn't it just stick?
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After you flash recovery, you should boot into it. Then flash a ROM. If you leave it stock, there is a script that flashes stock recovery every boot, so you lose cwm.
There is a way to disable that script if you want to remain stock, but i can't remember where i saw the instructions for that.
bedalus said:
After you flash recovery, you should boot into it. Then flash a ROM. If you leave it stock, there is a script that flashes stock recovery every boot, so you lose cwm.
There is a way to disable that script if you want to remain stock, but i can't remember where i saw the instructions for that.
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So am I not actually rooted then? Super user is still empty and titanium backup is still failing to get root??
I tried this below but it wouldn't let me change the name?? I used astro, solid explorer and ES file. If I have root shouldn't I be able to do this?
"Note: There is a script in your phone that will remove ClockworkMod recovery when you reboot. In order to stop this from happening, download a root explorer from the Market (ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, File Expert). Use it to navigate to /system/etc/ on your phone. Find a file named “install-recovery.sh” and rename to to something like “install-recovery.sh.bak”. This will render it disabled and will make sure you keep your custom recovery."
via http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/nexus-s-rooting-guide
Factory images from Google don't have the install-recovery.sh file. Only if you get OTA you will have that file.
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Truth be told I flashed my stock rooted nandroid and it was suave. That stock build really is smooth but I went back to 4G MIUI.
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Ok people, Here is a couple of Questions for you. My AT&T One X is rooted with an unlocked bootloader however, I am running a stock Rom. I just started getting this AT&T message that is giving me the option to update my software. But! It gives me a choice of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 hours to remind me if I do not do it now. If I let the update happen, will it crash my phone? Will it take out my root? Permanently ?? I am afraid to update because I have been reading that AT&T has been trying to fix their back door.
Also, How can I stop the reminder from coming back???
Flash a custom rom cleanrom 2.5 se is nice. Its really the best way. It blocks ota.
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kleeman7 said:
Flash a custom rom cleanrom 2.5 se is nice. Its really the best way. It blocks ota.
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Thanks however, can you direct me to a thread that includes the ROM, Kernal, Exc.? I have Fastboot and all. Is this Rom compatable with my stock IMG?
Thanks again, Gary
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Thanks however, can you direct me to a thread that includes the ROM, Kernal, Exc.? I have Fastboot and all. Is this Rom compatable with my stock IMG?
Thanks again, Gary
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If you haven't installed an custom recovery you would need to with this tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26528640
Getting links.
Then CleanROM 2.5 SE (stock debloat performance and battery mods)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26119274
Or CleanROM Lite (very slim speedy rom mostly everything stripped out install own apps from market)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27048708
And then kernal from (general consensus is 1.82 is the best for performance and battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26933428
And finally a radio from (will have to try them and find out which works best for you with data speed and signal)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27022095
I made this from mobile app. Had to edit to add links, lol.
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Very nice!!!
THANK YOU SOOO Much, Gary
No problem. Let us know if you have any issues. But you shouldn't its pretty easy to do.
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No problem. Let us know if you have any issues. But you shouldn't its pretty easy to do.
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I will do that. I have to get up early for work so I will be back on tomorrow night. One last thing though, you said to flash the Rom then the Kernal? I thought the Kernal came first.
Oh and what if I flash the Kernal without updating to the new Rom? The reason I'm asking is that My wife has the same phone However hers is Rooted but not BL un-locked. so if I flash just the Kernal would it work? Then, would it solve the AT&T reminders to upload their Rom?
Sorry for all the Questions, Gary
These kernals are recovery flashable. Meaning from CWM so ordet doesn't matter, technically the Rom will flash a kernel, but some users say one is better than another so just throwing out options. I don think there is a way to get rid.of.the notification unless you could.freeze the updater app with something like titanium backup, or go custom Rom route.
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Ok Thanks I'll let you know how it goes, Gary
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No problem. Let us know if you have any issues. But you shouldn't its pretty easy to do.
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I want to thank you for the recomending this Rom it all went in beutifully! I ended up flashing my wifes phone also.
Today AT&T sent us messages that stated that there would be no more reminders and that if we did not choose to update they would update anyway. So I shut down the phones until I got off work and took out our access cards then turned off Wi-Fi. Finnally when I could this afternoon I started flashing.
Nice, I'm glad it worked out for you. CleanROM lite is nice too, if you want a leaner Rom.
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I have flashed two custom ROMs now and both have been glitchy and slow. (stuttering, freezes, FCs, etc)
I found my original nandroid from just barely post unlock/root, and restored it. I'm on 1.7x and would like to stay that way if at all possible.
Does anyone know what to freeze in TiBa in order to get this to stop? I just want to stay on stock/rooted for right now.
xeper said:
I have flashed two custom ROMs now and both have been glitchy and slow. (stuttering, freezes, FCs, etc)
I found my original nandroid from just barely post unlock/root, and restored it. I'm on 1.7x and would like to stay that way if at all possible.
Does anyone know what to freeze in TiBa in order to get this to stop? I just want to stay on stock/rooted for right now.
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Try cleanrom now, you need to give it a day to build up caches, but it was rebuilt on a more stable Rom.
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kleeman7 said:
Try cleanrom now, you need to give it a day to build up caches, but it was rebuilt on a more stable Rom.
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Since what version? I was having issues with 2.5.
xeper said:
I have flashed two custom ROMs now and both have been glitchy and slow. (stuttering, freezes, FCs, etc)
I found my original nandroid from just barely post unlock/root, and restored it. I'm on 1.7x and would like to stay that way if at all possible.
Does anyone know what to freeze in TiBa in order to get this to stop? I just want to stay on stock/rooted for right now.
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Or use Rootkeeper from the market and update to 1.85 and keep root.
Edit* I responded to the wrong post
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xeper said:
Since what version? I was having issues with 2.5.
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The newest version 2.6, or lite 1.1
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azturbomini said:
Or use Rootkeeper from the market and update to 1.85 and keep root.
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Is there any reason I'd want to keep my 1.7x and NOT update (if I can help it)?
Every time I flash something on this phone, it seems to slow way way down. I just want it to stay where it is.
Trust me, It's worth the trouble of doing it.
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Been running CleanRom 1.1 lite for about 12 hours and its WAY better than stock by far! Flashed the battery percentage and dim 3 led's and dual core mod. Couldnt ask for anything more
thanks!
So if I have 1.73 rooted with bootloader unlocked. Can i just install clean rom to update to 1.85? or do i first have to update? If i have to update first is it better to use the Peter's guide post or can i just use bootkeeper and to the ota update?
Thanks!
I'm brand new to the SIII, switched from a Rezound yesterday. I'm rooted, unlocked and running CleanRom. I know others have gotten Google Now to work but I'm at a loss for device specific install instruction! This is what I did and had no luck, kept getting force closes and black screens: downloaded the m7_velvet.apk to extsd....rename as 'GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.....replace in /system/ app....change the permissions to read,write,execute/read,execute/read,execute....rebooted. Any help would be awesome!!
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I'm brand new to the SIII, switched from a Rezound yesterday. I'm rooted, unlocked and running CleanRom. I know others have gotten Google Now to work but I'm at a loss for device specific install instruction! This is what I did and had no luck, kept getting force closes and black screens: downloaded the m7_velvet.apk to extsd....rename as 'GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.....replace in /system/ app....change the permissions to read,write,execute/read,execute/read,execute....rebooted. Any help would be awesome!!
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Go to here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30809177
Download the flashable zip of your choice for the ARMv7. I recommend the online only version. Then flash it in cwm.
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Dont know what post I was reading that was telling me to just install the apk, but what I was trying to install earlier was now obviously just the update apk. Works fine now, thanks!!
I just installed it today. I think it's a little silly that the back button doesn't work to exit the app. Others having issues with that?
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I just installed it today. I think it's a little silly that the back button doesn't work to exit the app. Others having issues with that?
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Yes that's a common problem, but you have to remember is from jb ported back to ics. It's really good for a port!
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kintwofan said:
Yes that's a common problem, but you have to remember is from jb ported back to ics. It's really good for a port!
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Very true, not going to complain too much and all I had to do was drop a few files. I renamed all the other folders/files it was supposed to overwrite so all is good, didn't need to take a nandroid or anything. Pretty nifty feature to have and takes stock rooted one step closer to JB.
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Very true, not going to complain too much and all I had to do was drop a few files. I renamed all the other folders/files it was supposed to overwrite so all is good, didn't need to take a nandroid or anything. Pretty nifty feature to have and takes stock rooted one step closer to JB.
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Ya, i loved it on my razr and on my stock rooted s3. But i finally just went with a jb rom
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Hey XDA! My brother and I are having a problem with his Verizon GS3. After a fight with it we finally got it completely rooted (we rooted it while he was running 4.1.1 stock) . Every time we try to flash a ROM the phone does it and then during boot up it gives an error message. Something along the lines of "unauthorized software has been detected. Please go to your nearest Verizon store to restore your device." not exactly what it says but close to that (I don't have it in front of me right now). Does anyone know what could be wrong and how to fix it?
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Jutch said:
Hey XDA! My brother and I are having a problem with his Verizon GS3. After a fight with it we finally got it completely rooted (we rooted it while he was running 4.1.1 stock) . Every time
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What's your problem? Should be on q/a
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omair2005 said:
What's your problem? Should be on q/a
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Sorry I am doing this from my Nexus 7 and hit submit by mistake before I could finish my post
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Jutch said:
Hey XDA! My brother and I are having a problem with his Verizon GS3. After a fight with it we finally got it completely rooted (we rooted it while he was running 4.1.1 stock) . Every time we try to flash a ROM the phone does it and then during boot up it gives an error message. Something along the lines of "unauthorized software has been detected. Please go to your nearest Verizon store to restore your device." not exactly what it says but close to that (I don't have it in front of me right now). Does anyone know what could be wrong and how to fix it?
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Boot loader was locked upon ROM flash.
Vzw ez unlock for Verizon galaxy s3 will unlock it.
If you can not find in play store.
Google it and you can download and place on SD card to install the app that way.
Make sure you are rooted
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barrackOBAMA said:
Boot loader was locked upon ROM flash.
Vzw ez unlock for Verizon galaxy s3 will unlock it.
If you can not find in play store.
Google it and you can download and place on SD card to install the app that way.
Make sure you are rooted
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Isn't the boot loader unlocked in the first step? The boot up screen with the Samsung logo has the unlocked symbol on it. Sorry for the dumb questions, the only device I've rooted is my Galaxy Nexus and that was a breeze.
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Jutch said:
Isn't the boot loader unlocked in the first step? The boot up screen with the Samsung logo has the unlocked symbol on it. Sorry for the dumb questions, the only device I've rooted is my Galaxy Nexus and that was a breeze.
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No its still locked use the ezunlock and it should let you flash a rom.
It really is. Hopefully when the X-Phone comes out it will be easy like the Nexus. Rooting the GS3 has been such a nuisance. Thanks for the help everyone! I'll report back with how it goes.
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No its still locked use the ezunlock and it should let you flash a rom.
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So ezunlock is no longer available on the play store apparently. Every link that was supposed to take me there didn't work, just says it "We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server." Any other apps that I could use?
Hopefully this works. Threw the apk up in my drive. I'm not going to leave it there long, so grab it quick. Make sure to allow installs from unknown sources in developer settings.
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Edit: Removed the URL since I'm not going to leave it up all night. Google ezunlock, it's literally the first link you see.
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Seems version 1.2 works very well.
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Hello,
I tried rooting my HTC One S but that didn't go as expected. I used this but it failed and now a lot of apps are force closing on me. I have no idea what happened. Anyways how do I restore the stock ROM? I am really new to this device so I have no idea where to start.
I am in Belgium (Europe) so I'd like to keep that firmware. I had created a backup using the backup thing from adb? (idk it asked me for a backup and I could add a password if I wanted).
I really hope I can fix this :/
Thanks in advance..
EDIT: I noticed the device is going really slow (animations and such). Buh
I used an RUU to fix everything. Much easier than using Odin on my old Galaxies. Sweet!
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The link you posted is blank. What ROM did you install?
I had the issue with the PAC-man ROM using 4.3.
I didn't flash any ROM, that's why I find it so weird.
I used some one click root method because I knew these worked on my Nexus 7 and Asus TF700 as well. I guess I was wrong.
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