I don't mean to be rude when I say better.. its a great rom.. I mean something more updated than that rom.. of anyone has any suggestions please feel free to help out.
Thanx
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Do you mean just gb roms, or any ROM? For gb,barebones is pretty good. Four mtd,cm7. And for ics,cm9 is pretty stable overall
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Try the new ROMs and decide.
CM9/AOKP/MIUI are all ICS based and have more options and customizations.
Just don't expect wifi-calling support, an amazing battery life or OC/UV, they are all WIP.
Lots....Valhalla black is Valhalla final with a darker theme and ALOT less bloat,also there are several ics based roms now noted above that are very nice
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If you wamt to stay on GB, for stockish I recommend Barebone with Antons latest kernel and for customization Valhalla Black from FB. You can try Raver's version but FB modded it a little further.
If you want a real change then ICS, I have only tried AOKP but I guess the others are great too.
Try everything and then decide.
In my opinion, SCOM is the best rom on GB. It's super fast, good battery life, easy to customize. Pair it with Anxton kernel you will have a perfect device. And on ICS, I have tried AOKP and RemICS UX, they are both great, but AOKP is more stable, almost fully functional. GPS on RemICS is broken for now.
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Thank u guys everyone who helped.. for all of those roms all I basically have to do is flash it in recovery right?
You need to read the first two to three threads in the ROM you wish to flash and follow directions accordingly.
GB ROMs, fastest way from stock is to flash AntonX Kernel using Heimdal one-click installer, then go from there.
ICS ROMs generally can go right from GB using CWM if they are a CWM recovery ROM. Up until recently, TWRP recovery ROMs (AOKP, in particular, may be others) were a little more robust flashing CM9, letting CWM convert to MTD partitioning, then flashing AOKP.
Getting from MTD partitioning (ICS) back to GB you have to reflash stock-ish using Heimdal or Odin. There is a Heimdal one-click for "stock" that I find about the easiest way to accomplish that.
As always, trust the ROM author's instructions over most anything you read in this post or elsewhere.
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You need to read the first two to three threads in the ROM you wish to flash and follow directions accordingly.
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GB ROMs, fastest way from stock is to flash AntonX Kernel using Heimdal one-click installer, then go from there.
ICS ROMs generally can go right from GB using CWM if they are a CWM recovery ROM. Up until recently, TWRP recovery ROMs (AOKP, in particular, may be others) were a little more robust flashing CM9, letting CWM convert to MTD partitioning, then flashing AOKP.
Getting from MTD partitioning (ICS) back to GB you have to reflash stock-ish using Heimdal or Odin. There is a Heimdal one-click for "stock" that I find about the easiest way to accomplish that.
As always, trust the ROM author's instructions over most anything you read in this post or elsewhere.
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The problem is most threads don't really contain clear and concise directions on how to flash a ROM. Most say.. "Make sure you already have blah blah flashed". But what if you have no idea ? I'm an ERD and had to READ way too many thread to learn how to flash this device, I can only image the hell a noob would go through just to flash a custom ROM. I think we need a comprehensive guide that can stickied in the development forum.
Read the first and second link of my signature and tell how much more comprehensive you need. And Alex has flashed a custom ROM.
When I was new, I didn't understand the process either. The smart guys here pointed me in the right direction, though. After gaining an understanding of the terminology, every thread's instructions were a breeze to follow.
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When I was new, I didn't understand the process either. The smart guys here pointed me in the right direction, though. After gaining an understanding of the terminology, every thread's instructions were a breeze to follow.
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Exactly... so to somebody new, it's very hard to get started unless somebody shows you.
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Read the first and second link of my signature and tell how much more comprehensive you need. And Alex has flashed a custom ROM.
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Yeah but these GUIDE aren't doing anybody any favors sitting in the "General" section. Methinks I'm gonna make some links to those guides and stick them at the top of the development forum.
We should really be getting a lot of this stuff into the wiki though. The people in Team Acid have done our share of getting information in there but only a few other people have contributed to expanding our guides in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V
I honestly think it's a better solution than adding stickies to threads that might get abandoned, then we have the same clutter that just got cleaned up recently.
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We should really be getting a lot of this stuff into the wiki though. The people in Team Acid have done our share of getting information in there but only a few other people have contributed to expanding our guides in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V
I honestly think it's a better solution than adding stickies to threads that might get abandoned, then we have the same clutter that just got cleaned up recently.
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I agree with this. It's obvious that MAYBE 1 out of 10 newcommers might read the stickies that have been placed there just for them. They just jump right into posting threads with questions that have been covered a hundred times in many other threads. I doubt they would take the time to check the wiki, either. Also, it's obvious that many people don't read the entire OP's of the ROMS they are flashing. They just get straight to asking questions in DEV threads that are clearly marked with "no questions without logs, please ask questions in Q&A", even when they are told in every other post that their question might get more answers in the QA thread. Because of this, the devs have clearly justified frustration.
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Yeah but these GUIDE aren't doing anybody any favors sitting in the "General" section. Methinks I'm gonna make some links to those guides and stick them at the top of the development forum.
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Haha... just looked at your profile. I'm on the app and didn't see before. Nice to see you around.
Well the reason I support the wiki approach is to do what I've been doing. Any time anyone asks something in the AOKP thread that I've already written about in the AOKP wiki FAQ I just link them to the specific answer. I've seen other people doing the same and I'm sure they're relieved that they don't have to repeat themselves all the time. Finding information for US is easier than looking for the specific thread.
If it's making MY job easier I'm all for it. I don't really care if the news/noobs aren't gonna read, since as you mentioned they're not gonna do it either way.
Yep! Well, is there any way I can contribute or help with your wiki? It's the least I can do for you providing me with such an awesome ROM.
Well you can add the the FAQ's anytime you see anything that's gotten asked quite a few times, just make sure you provide a reliable answer that won't cause users more problems. We need good solutions in there
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Hi. Im fairly new to the Android OS. I just switched from an iphone. And ive been seeing/hearing a lot of talk about rooting, flashing roms, etc. I know that there are probably many threads on this, but I just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of rooting, flashing roms and such. And if I decide to do so, how do I? What rom would be best (for my sgs4g)? Sorry if this was too muxh to ask. Thanks in advance
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Hi. Im fairly new to the Android OS. I just switched from an iphone. And ive been seeing/hearing a lot of talk about rooting, flashing roms, etc. I know that there are probably many threads on this, but I just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of rooting, flashing roms and such. And if I decide to do so, how do I? What rom would be best (for my sgs4g)? Sorry if this was too muxh to ask. Thanks in advance
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Well right now, the best ROM you can have is Gingerbread, which just came out recently.
Rooting is very similar to Jailbreaking when it comes to iPhone; it allows you to perform speed tweaks, and enable functionality not available on standard software.
As for flashing these ROMs, make sure you download a program called ODIN.
Before that, install the Samsung USB Drivers and read THIS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
I compiled a few tutorials on some various tweaks on my site as well, and have a few download links for files if you need them.
Good luck!
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Well right now, the best ROM you can have is Gingerbread, which just came out recently.
Rooting is very similar to Jailbreaking when it comes to iPhone; it allows you to perform speed tweaks, and enable functionality not available on standard software.
As for flashing these ROMs, make sure you download a program called ODIN.
Before that, install the Samsung USB Drivers and read THIS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
I compiled a few tutorials on some various tweaks on my site as well, and have a few download links for files if you need them.
Good luck!
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Im not sure that Gingerbread would be the best choice right now for someone just starting out. It appears that the ROM that whitehawkx just releases still has a few bugs to be worked out. I would say that Bionix is probably a better choice for the moment.
Hah thanks. But I just had a few more questions. Do I need to be rooted to install gingerbread? Is flashing necessary? And is installing the new software just as easy as jailbreaking like an iphone?
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First off. Post in the correct section. This belongs in General. Please try searching before making a new thread. You know that this has been answered several times in multiple threads. I came from and Iphone too and I took the time to do the research. First just go to the Bible for SGS 4G. You'll find it here in this section. Make sure you read everything. I too was a noob but I took the time to read everything before posting a new thread on what's been answered just for your convenience.
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Hah thanks. But I just had a few more questions. Do I need to be rooted to install gingerbread? Is flashing necessary? And is installing the new software just as easy as jailbreaking like an iphone?
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I would suggest doing TONS of reading on all the topics related to flashing/rooting/etc... Another reason why I think Gingerbread would be a bad choice for you right now is because I don't think ClockworkMod works with it yet. Without CWM you won't be able to do things like installing zips from your SD card and doing complete backups of your phone in case you mess something up. Yes, you will need to be rooted in order to flash to a new ROM. Flashing is only necessary if you want a ROM. Like what you have? Then don't flash.
Android is a pretty easy OS to use when you get used to it. But make sure that you take it slow and read everything carefully. Hope this helps.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone.. I'll be sure to look into this morw before I decide what to do.
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Im not sure that Gingerbread would be the best choice right now for someone just starting out. It appears that the ROM that whitehawkx just releases still has a few bugs to be worked out. I would say that Bionix is probably a better choice for the moment.
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Ehh, I've been running on Gingerbread and aside from a single bluetooth issue, I really have no complaints.
Bionix is a good choice too, though. You may be right in suggesting that as a beginners ROM.
So, Go with Bionix, edwenoid, it'll allow you to do many more tweaks.
Remember, this might seem pretty complicated at first, but I've had a Galaxy S 4G for only about a month now and i'm not too bad at this whole tweaking thingamajig
Thread closed please search before you post.
I just rooted my phone to delete preloaded apps ... I was wondering what else can i do to make it better??? thanks for your sugestions and help
See the bible thread. Has everything you need to know that can be done to this phone
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
To make your life easier looking for the SGS4G Bible. It's generally on the first page of the dev forum anyway, but there you have it. It is full of amazing things you can do!
Flashing a custom ROM would be the traditional thing to do. I'm assuming you've never flashed a custom ROM before, much less on a Samsung phone.
So things to look out for would be learning Odin and ClockWork Mod.
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In he bible i see a list of things to do but im so new to this i dont know the order of it all what do u recommend i do first??
The first thing I did after rooting was use this thread to learn how to flash my first ROM. From there you should be able to figure out where to go with your SGS4G fairly easily!
Im confusedddddd !!! jjajaja ill get it .... thanks so much !!
do i make the changes with the phone plugged in via usb or on the phone directly?? sorry its just im not fully understandig here
after you read that guide. download odin from the bible under the "useful files" section. then follow the noobs guide to odin (also in the bible) to odin "bali 3.3uv". i think it was posted by fbis in the dev section. this will give you the latest clockwork mod for the phone. with this...you are ready to flash. go to the dev section and choose your rom. when you figure it out. let me know and i will walk you through it.
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do i make the changes with the phone plugged in via usb or on the phone directly?? sorry its just im not fully understandig here
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it depends what you are doing. like i said. odin bali 3.3uv following the noobs guide to odin and we will go from there.
just a little confused i have to download something do i go there with my phone or the computer??
i personally download everything with my computer and move whatever has to be moved to my phone. i like to archive everything and have it for future reference.
how can i accesses the sd card??
i appreciate all of your help ,,,,, but how do you transfer from pc to phone?
when you plug in the phone, it should ask you. if not, make sure you go into settings applications usb settings and choose mass storage
can you please suggest one to me im to new at this .... i looked around but didnt really understand,,, thanks
Search around the forum and see what sounds good. Make sure you read carefully too, before there's another "OMG, I BRICKED" thread. Even in the event that happens, be sure to search around the forums for immediate answers too.
We can't really tell you what ROMs to flash, as everybody has their own personal preference. However, if you just want something simple to flash, I think nothing gets more simple than Bionix Frost by Team Whiskey. As long as you read carefully, there will be no problems.
Good luck.
First you're gonna need CWM, which comes with the Bali kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195860
Next you need a ROM, lots of people were using this rom (icbinb):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1157593
If you're not willing to read and follow instructions then please don't try to mod your phone, you might brick it.
As many will mention to you and have mentioned, the bible thread is your friend:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
Read and click, read and click.
How about icbinb 2.3.4? I an currently running bionix frost
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that sounds good to me ... mmmm im scarded im ging to ruin my phone but i want to do it
Thanks management
SORRY luc or any mod that will delete this lol just going though the recent threads and no matter what we say they always seem to install it!!!
close or delete at your leasure
please use krylons cwm final
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099374
if you installed rom manager delete it and take the update.zip from krylons thread and put it to the root of your sd card..
*Note*
Newer kernels dont require this as cwm is built directly into the kernel..
ROM Mangler now thats funny thanks for the laugh epic win sauce that octane is lol
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I just got done reading this thread about not using Rom Manager EVER on the SGS4g, so I went ahead and used it and my phone boot loops now....what gives? I figured that it may work with a vibrant ROM as I heard it works on the regular galaxy s, so I Odin back to stock, reinstalled Rom manager and flashed cm7 for the vibrant...now my phone won't even boot...what gives? Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? It's almost like Rom manager doesn't work on this phone or something. Someone should make a step by step guide for flashing this phone...you know, like an SGS4G Bible.
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My screenz lookz like a ra1nb0w! Zomg wtfbbq!!!1!11!!!
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That would be freaking awesome if this helps.... however people would have to read BEFORE using their "knowledge" of all things android.
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I just got done reading this thread about not using Rom Manager EVER on the SGS4g, so I went ahead and used it and my phone boot loops now....what gives? I figured that it may work with a vibrant ROM as I heard it works on the regular galaxy s, so I Odin back to stock, reinstalled Rom manager and flashed cm7 for the vibrant...now my phone won't even boot...what gives? Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? It's almost like Rom manager doesn't work on this phone or something. Someone should make a step by step guide for flashing this phone...you know, like an SGS4G Bible.
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That would be freaking awesome if this helps.... however people would have to read BEFORE using their "knowledge" of all things android.
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Whats funny is that because this is in the wrong section... I guarantee 50 noobs have read it... Put it in the right section and those 50 will ask some stupid ass question about it.
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wanna know whats even funnier
the mods stickied it lol
htaak said:
I just got done reading this thread about not using Rom Manager EVER on the SGS4g, so I went ahead and used it and my phone boot loops now....what gives? I figured that it may work with a vibrant ROM as I heard it works on the regular galaxy s, so I Odin back to stock, reinstalled Rom manager and flashed cm7 for the vibrant...now my phone won't even boot...what gives? Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? It's almost like Rom manager doesn't work on this phone or something. Someone should make a step by step guide for flashing this phone...you know, like an SGS4G Bible.
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That's something I've been seeing WAY too much these days!
EDIT: I just noticed I have 69 thanks. ;D
Yeah stickies. Bet it still gets asked twenty times a week though.
What consequences will have installing Rom Manager?
What if I installed it but didn't use it?
I'm experiencing a lot of crashes and reboots and maybe I've finally found the reason.
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What consequences will have installing Rom Manager?
What if I installed it but didn't use it?
I'm experiencing a lot of crashes and reboots and maybe I've finally found the reason.
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it would have effected people trying to install roms though it ....
mozXegX said:
What consequences will have installing Rom Manager?
What if I installed it but didn't use it?
I'm experiencing a lot of crashes and reboots and maybe I've finally found the reason.
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If you installed it and didn't use it, no problem.
If you used it to 'install', then you earned a one way trip to using Odin to get everything back.
Raver, if you don't mind could you please make the title have capital letters and not lowercase like it does. There is no reason for it other than everytime I open the forum, it bugs me. Also, what is up with the "bold" html command ""?
I wonder what goes through other peoples heads when they decide hey I'm going to root my phone and install a custom Rom. I mean the first thing I did was a Google search on how to root SGS4G. That lead me to XDA. Then I found the actual SGS4G forum and began searching for guides. This was the same process for my MT3G and my G1. I don't understand why people would just grab Rom manager and assume it's a cure all. Boggles the mind.
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I wonder what goes through other peoples heads when they decide hey I'm going to root my phone and install a custom Rom. I mean the first thing I did was a Google search on how to root SGS4G. That lead me to XDA. Then I found the actual SGS4G forum and began searching for guides. This was the same process for my MT3G and my G1. I don't understand why people would just grab Rom manager and assume it's a cure all. Boggles the mind.
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thats how i did it for this phone and my g1 too!
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I wonder what goes through other peoples heads when they decide hey I'm going to root my phone and install a custom Rom. I mean the first thing I did was a Google search on how to root SGS4G. That lead me to XDA. Then I found the actual SGS4G forum and began searching for guides. This was the same process for my MT3G and my G1. I don't understand why people would just grab Rom manager and assume it's a cure all. Boggles the mind.
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that works out fine if the first thing you get led to is xda, but if you are unlucky like me then you end up at joe schmoe's tech blog or something similar and they tell you that any android phone can be "hacked" with superoneclick and rom manager. thats where the true issue lies, imo: that not the sites state the same info and most of that is wrong.
Thanks raver!
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I wonder what goes through other peoples heads when they decide hey I'm going to root my phone and install a custom Rom. I mean the first thing I did was a Google search on how to root SGS4G. That lead me to XDA. Then I found the actual SGS4G forum and began searching for guides. This was the same process for my MT3G and my G1. I don't understand why people would just grab Rom manager and assume it's a cure all. Boggles the mind.
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+1 Sure there were multiple sites related to the subject, which is why you take a little bit of time to examine more than one. I know I didn't just click the first option and run with it.
This post got me thinking. We have the SGS4G Bible but apparently it can be a little overwhelming and too much information for some people to digest before they start modding their phones.
Keeping the biblical theme maybe a simplified "SGS4G TEN COMMANDMENTS" that contain the ten most common questions and answers, noob mistakes, and does and don'ts in one place. Simple, easy to read, and easy to refer people to. For example...
Commandment 1: DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER...EVER!
Commandment 2: DO NOT FLASH VIBRANT ROMS....EVER! - THE SGS4G IS NOT A VIBRANT!
etc, etc....you get the idea.
Any thoughts?
Is there somewhere on the forums that explains what all the words mean, because i dont want to mess my phone up, but also i dont want to bother the devs to much.
While it doesn't cover some of the "common" terms the SGS4G WIki is a good place to start.
i looked in there but nothing that i am looking for
What are you looking for? If you need clarification, it says that "we" probably should update the Wiki or provide a link to another reference.
Lots of people here willing to help, especially during a compile/build
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What are you looking for? If you need clarification, it says that "we" probably should update the Wiki or provide a link to another reference.
Lots of people here willing to help, especially during a compile/build
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Indeed.
like what does bml and mtd mean bc if i did something i dont want to ruin my phone. I'm just nervous since i have never done this b4.
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like what does bml and mtd mean bc if i did something i dont want to ruin my phone. I'm just nervous since i have never done this b4.
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bml = stock modded roms
mtd = cm7 and cm7 custom ie joyos and lewaos and ALL ICS
1. go to cm7 via this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
2 or stay on bml and use the roms there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/List_of_ROMs under gingerbread bml roms have the better battery life but alot of people just buy a larger battery for ics
this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828171 is need to flash with sgs kernal flasher to get a mod cwm if u want to flash roms
3 back to bml or to fix anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498 use this from bhudven
ok and is there a thread to update my phone to ics
Going to ics is options as gb has a better battery life with better GPS lock
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The main Wiki for the XDA forum has a glossary. I can't link to it, but on your computer I think it can be found it the "portal" (?) near the upper left side of the screen.
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I used to be a daily xda poster, rom tester, and I helped develope a few roms for the Samsung Infuse. Ive been out of the android smartphone game for a while now so I decided to get the S4, so far im crazily in love with this phone. But theres that little something missing. I kiss testing new roms, and customizing to the fullest. I have the ATT version, and I have it rooted. What im here asking is, where do I go from here? I want to try out some custom roms/themes, maybe some new kernels and such. Let me know, thank you.
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I used to be a daily xda poster, rom tester, and I helped develope a few roms for the Samsung Infuse. Ive been out of the android smartphone game for a while now so I decided to get the S4, so far im crazily in love with this phone. But theres that little something missing. I kiss testing new roms, and customizing to the fullest. I have the ATT version, and I have it rooted. What im here asking is, where do I go from here? I want to try out some custom roms/themes, maybe some new kernels and such. Let me know, thank you.
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Go to the Development section and read all of the threads that have to do with Loki, especially this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292157
Many of the threads have great tools to simplify things and they also list Tricks, tips, and ROMs that have been tried.
Make sure to read the OUDHS Recovery thread (CWM) and the TWRP threads.
When you are comfortable with all of that, here is a thread that was started about different ROMs that have been tried: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Like I said, there is a lot of good information about ROMs and Kernels in all of the before mentioned threads as well.
Good luck.
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Go to the Development section and read all of the threads that have to do with Loki, especially this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292157
Many of the threads have great tools to simplify things and they also list Tricks, tips, and ROMs that have been tried.
Make sure to read the OUDHS Recovery thread (CWM) and the TWRP threads.
When you are comfortable with all of that, here is a thread that was started about different ROMs that have been tried: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
Like I said, there is a lot of good information about ROMs and Kernels in all of the before mentioned threads as well.
Good luck.
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Thank you!
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