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Google Now for Skyrocket

Has anyone been successful installing Google Now in their Skyrocket? I have tried the directions in every thread and no luck so far. I rooted my phone today just to install it. I would appreciate talking to anyone that has been successful.
Thanks
Mike

In order to help, we are going to need to know what ROM you are running and what method of install you used for starters.

promiseofcake said:
In order to help, we are going to need to know what ROM you are running and what method of install you used for starters.
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OK im sorry for the lack of info. I will do the best I can as a a noob I might not get all of the the terms right. I have the stock rom. I installed the mikeyxdav7 zip file. When I open google search it brings up google now, I can get cards but nothing with voice. The microphone turns red and pulses and there are square mars below it that usually turns into words but they just stay the same I hope this is what you were looking for. Please bear with me as this is all new to an old guy like me.
Thanks
Mike

Have you done this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
I think following that guide exactly should get you where you want to be.
However, I highly recommend SkyICS by seanscreamz, it is a touchwiz based ROM that has a fully tweaked and functional Google Now. The instructions can be a bit confusing on the initial install but once you get it, everything is awesome. (You can even go back to a stock "theme" by flashing the "no vvm no theme" zip.)
I know I didn't give you an exact answer but I would leave my trust in that first post.
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promiseofcake said:
Have you done this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
I think following that guide exactly should get you where you want to be.
However, I highly recommend SkyICS by seanscreamz, it is a touchwiz based ROM that has a fully tweaked and functional Google Now. The instructions can be a bit confusing on the initial install but once you get it, everything is awesome. (You can even go back to a stock "theme" by flashing the "no vvm no theme" zip.)
I know I didn't give you an exact answer but I would leave my trust in that first post.
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Help I broke it
OK I admit it im a noob that has screwed up my skyrocket, or at least all of the google search function while I was trying to get google now installed. I did so many attempts I forgot all of the ways I tried. Is there a way to re-install or repair the google apps or at least the google search to the regular ics settings. Im frustrated and lost. Please help.
Mike

Did you make a nandroid backup before you started flashing zip files? The only answer I can give is that or ODIN.
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[Q] Q: How do I flash a Kernel with CWM embedded?

Hey guys.
Sorry for asking this, but Ive looked everywhere and tried 2 different kernels flashing with both heimdall 1.3.1 and 1.3.2, as well as odin 1.85, and I just cant seem to find the right kernel that will flash properly through either flash tool. All I want is to be able to put a new rom on this cappy I JUST picked up.
I have a motorola atrix and a samsung s2 skyrocket, and change roms like theyre underwear, lol. But with no official CWM that can be easily flashed through rom manager, Im having trouble figuring out how to get CWM on this thing. Im not a noob, troll, or whatever else people hate, lol. Its just that there arent any new threads in the cappy section about this, and all the instructions Ive found are at least a year old, and havent worked for me.
I just need to be pointed or guided in the right direction so I can start having fun with this bad boy!!
Thanks guys!!

See here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33386328
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Hey guys.
Sorry for asking this, but Ive looked everywhere and tried 2 different kernels flashing with both heimdall 1.3.1 and 1.3.2, as well as odin 1.85, and I just cant seem to find the right kernel that will flash properly through either flash tool. All I want is to be able to put a new rom on this cappy I JUST picked up.
I have a motorola atrix and a samsung s2 skyrocket, and change roms like theyre underwear, lol. But with no official CWM that can be easily flashed through rom manager, Im having trouble figuring out how to get CWM on this thing. Im not a noob, troll, or whatever else people hate, lol. Its just that there arent any new threads in the cappy section about this, and all the instructions Ive found are at least a year old, and havent worked for me.
I just need to be pointed or guided in the right direction so I can start having fun with this bad boy!!
Thanks guys!!
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I had problems too, i just figured everything out and this worked for me.
To do this successfully, you need to be running gingerbread on your cappy.
1.) go to goo.gl/4vmPj
2.) read EVERYTHING and make sure you understand it.
3.) Download the Odin and Kernel they provide. I suggest the kernel v.7.05 that it recommends too because other versions gave me problems this version worked the best for me.
4.) follow all the steps there, it will give you cwm recovery AND root.
5.) Now you can flash any rom from the captivate android development section like normal but this first time when going from stock to a custom rom, DO NOT wipe data/factory rest in cwm!!
6.) Enjoy :good: :laugh:

Appreciate the help fellas!
I followed your link anwarkhan and corn kernel worked perfect! Just complete my first backup of stock, so now its time to play!! lol
But my ACTUAL problem turned out to be odin not recognizing the device. I didnt realize it wasnt seeing it.
Turns out I just needed to update the samsung drivers on my computer. I thought I had done that through heimdall, but aparantly not.
Just went in and manually updated them and voila!
Thanks again guys

Yeah, Heimdall installs it's own drivers, and those specific drivers are only installed to the one usb port that u r connected to with ur phone at the time of the install.
Odin uses the drivers from samsung.
For another helpful thread on Connection Issues, etc. etc. ---- see this....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33227541
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Awesome!! Thanks again!!
Quick question.
Why are you not supposed to do a factory reset when coming from stock?? Just a little curious.
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Not sure why that was posted. Because when flashing a Developer's Rom it will be a full wipe rom anyway, usually.
And ur apps and other stuff u should have backed up before flashing.
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That's what i figured. Anyway, I'm happy to report that i am now running aocp 4.2 jb, rooted and recovery'd, lol. Thanks for the helpful hints fellas. Let the games begin!!!
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Awesome!! Thanks again!!
Quick question.
Why are you not supposed to do a factory reset when coming from stock?? Just a little curious.
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No problem, I'm glad everything is now working for you. && you aren't supposed to do a factory reset when coming from stock because if you do, when you flash the rom and kernel and reboot, your cappy will directly boot into recovery and recovery only and wont boot into the rom. That's the problem I had a few days ago which took me a while to figure out.

i wanna root my sg3... is it worth it?

i dont know if i should root my sg3 or not! kinda scared, and whats the best program to root this device without crashing? and what are the chances to get the jellybean update... (im a verizon customer) .. lol anyways any kind of info helps.. thnx!
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You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709

I just recently had to make the same decision! Finally, after a good bit of research and youtube video watching, I decided to go ahead with the root process and couldn't be happier! Especially with Verizon being so far behind right now.

It's so easy to do. Just read and follow all the steps.
Just my 2 cents,I couldn't imagine having a non rooted phone. Even if you don't want to flash a rom, getting the bloat off is worth it. Some apps can be disabled now but a few still linger.

I may still have 'noob' status on this forum, but I have been lurking here for years. And I have rooted all of the Android phones that I have had (Droid Incredible, Thunderbolt, and now GS3). I don't do much with my rooted phones, but being able to run a version of the operating system (JB) that seems like it will never make it out of Verizon R&D is totally worth it.
The root method for the S3 is incredibly easy. And there is plenty of help on these forums. Just make sure you read the info before moving forward, and all should be well.

I would say go Root. I too have been following the forums, and you will find an incredible amount of information on this site. Helpful people as well.
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I'd say go for it, why wait for the jelly bean update when you can get it from leaked ROMS already.
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I would definitely root. There are so many roms, mods, themes that you can flash and it seems like something new every week. Plus this maybe one of the easiest phones to root that there is. There many guides that will help you and the community is wonderful.
You have v6 camero dont you want the v8 top of the line?
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Make sure you do your research before hand, there is more than enough info on here but really there is no reason not to unless your phone was given to you by your job or something

x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
I rooted my Droid Incredible and my Kindle Fire. Both were easy with a tutorial. It made the Kindle Fire a whole new device. I was waiting to root my S3 until after Verizon released the JB update, but seeing the quoted post above, it looks like I don't have to wait for Verizon.
I believe there is a one click root method for the VZW S3 so there's really no reason not to root!
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Root that dude!
Learn a couple things and assert yourself my young Padawan! After all...
Aren't you holding a SGS3-PO?

x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
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You still need an unlocked bootloader to do this which would void warranty anyways.

So worth it!!! Root it!!! There are plenty of Step-by-Step guides in the developers forum that makes it so easy...but please read all the steps first then do them....

You know, I would always root, but would be much less tempted if Verizon didn't load up MY phone with bloat.
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Root unlock and get system app mover and busybox. Move bloat apps from system and then uninstall them.
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Can someone point me in the right direction? Looking for simple steps. I want to stay stock, no root. Would like to flash the latest leaked Jelly Bean. And then instructions on how to go back to Ice Cream Sandwich when the official Jelly Bean OTA comes out. Thank you everyone.
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-before anything read and read more, if you do root first thing to-do make a backup of your system(nandroid)
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Its a matter of prefrence really.
I recently went back to stock and im content as can be.
Not really missing anything and there's tons of APK's around to get u what ur looking for.
Sent from my Cocaine White GSIII

Yes rooting your phone opens up the posibility to do anything flash roms, mod, ect.

If you like being able to customize your interface then you should defiantly root your phone.

Want to go from CM10.1 to Valhalla Final

Well guys, Ive been searching long and hard to find out how to do this and keep seeing I need to use Odin. I have no clue how to use Odin and consider myself lucky that I was able to even flash CM10.1 Jellybean successfully. I do have a full backup of my original rom. I just want a rom that will work. CM10.1 is good but I wasn't able to get my apps put back on (I followed the instructions on how to do it but it keeps giving me a formatting error). It seems this phone hasn't worked good at all since it had the stock Froyo on it. The 2.3.6 Gingerbread update worked except for that texting issue of to many characters.
I have been reading that lots of people seem to like the Valhalla final rom. I have the Samsung Galaxy s 4g (T959V). Or do you guys recommend another more current rom? I am really clueless about how to do these things. Also, when you root a phone does that mean you can no longer get apps off Google play?
One more thing, what's the deal with different kernerls? I know nothing about them either. Are they just to do with communicating with the hardware or is there more to them?
I see different launchers and know nothing about them or if I can use them for my phone. Wouldn't know how to install one either. I'm sure I can customize what I already have but don't know how or what to try. Maybe that should be first. I would really like to have my facebook app back though. If you guys could just give me some links, that would be great too. Thanks in advance everyone.

If you want to go back to a bml gingerbread rom you have to one click back to stock.
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How would I go about doing that? Can I just do it in CWM?

Follow the guide in the second link of my signature.

There ya go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
Second post is what you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
Lumin's guide is almost noob proof and the heimdall one-click collection is my go to for when I gotta go back to stock

Thanks guys

Didn't work and now my phone isn't recognized at all

Never mind guys, got it to work. Thanks again!!!!

How does one recover from hard-brick/soft brick.

Hello. I am currently using a samsung s3 GT-I9300
Stock rom.
I would like to install a custom rom. And a custom recovery. But is their anyway possible that I can always insure that I can undo what ive done if things go round?
Thankyou in advance. Im not sure if this is the right place to post. Im new to this but xda has helped me in the past so I thought i'd try here for help.

shaynec64 said:
Hello. I am currently using a samsung s3 GT-I9300
Stock rom.
I would like to install a custom rom. And a custom recovery. But is their anyway possible that I can always insure that I can undo what ive done if things go round?
Thankyou in advance. Im not sure if this is the right place to post. Im new to this but xda has helped me in the past so I thought i'd try here for help.
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Check this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660566

That didnt help. Cant anyone just tell me a way of insuring that my phone will work if something goes round install custom recovery or custom rom
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shaynec64 said:
That didnt help. Cant anyone just tell me a way of insuring that my phone will work if something goes round install custom recovery or custom rom
Sent from my GT-I9300
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With that attitude and your barely passable ability to post on this forum, I wouldn't recommend you do any kind of flashing with your phone.