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[Q] samsung galaxy s 4g

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.

ivette67 said:
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

Don't use rom manager aka rom mangler!!! Thanks management!!!

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.

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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jigglynuts said:
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.

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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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.

Locobato said:
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!

Locobato said:
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!

Locobato said:
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?

[Q] Struggling to Flash sgs4g

Help!
Over the course of the past 2 days, I have struggled to get a new rom (Bionix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119986) on my SGS4g. I have soft bricked my phone, but was able to bring my phone back to life through Odin and Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3 Deodexed + Root KF2 [6/28]-corradokng
I can not get into recovery, but can get into download mode. I would really like to use a different rom. But I need help. I have read through many of the forum pages, but I guess I am too noob to follow the directions.
Is it possible to find a whole collection to just Odin my phone to a differnet rom?
I have looked on youtube for videos, which helped me with my vibrant (with overstock), but now I am just stuck. Yes, I have read the the noob guide, but not sure I understand it all.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
Eiresh

Try the GB Starter Pack. There's a link in my signature.

Also, don't use KF2. That's one of the buggiest ROMs ever. You're better off using Odin to flash RaverX3X's KC1 or any of the GB leaks (KG4 and higher).

I used to think the rainbow screen was "cool". lols
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I am going to try FBis sugestion first. I will keep trying each suggestin to enforce that I learn through experience.
Thank you all for your response, I will be sure to let you know my results!!!

WooHoo! success! I followed FBis directions to the tee and it worked.
Thank you so much!
Now my question is, since I rom'ed this for the first time, will I have to go through the same complicated proccess???

Only if you wanna go in reverse

Eiresh said:
WooHoo! success! I followed FBis directions to the tee and it worked.
Thank you so much!
Now my question is, since I rom'ed this for the first time, will I have to go through the same complicated proccess???
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Glad it worked out for you. Happy flashing!

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

Flashing

Ok dont flame me lol....i am coming from the vibrant inwhich i broke...to the mt4g ,to this phone and im wondering now that i have rooted thos phone....is flashing roms,kernels,and modems similar to doing it on the vibrant thru cwm....i have been doing alot of reading and just need a tip or two....i am confused.....this thing is so similar to the vibrant....that i feel like i am back on it and dont want to get the wrong idea
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It depends, are you using 2.2.1 or 2.3.6? Best bet to get started is the hemidall kj6. Find it in our development section.
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It's important to make sure that if you want to go to gingerbread from froyo, that you have the correct bootloaders installed. Don't use Rom Manager. Period. Don't Install CWM from Rom Manager. There is a sticky about it, but everyone seems to ignore it.
This is the thread I have used a few times, and it will get you to Gingerbread with CWM which will allow you to install other gingerbread roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
After that you can flash the lagfix 2.3.6 KJ6 Kernel (which is great):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
Here are a list of popular roms:
1.) Valhalla Black - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404863
2.) Valhalla Regular - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402966
3.) Octane - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305145
4.) AOSP Style - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323973
5.) ICBINB - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278389
6.) Simply Simple - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321611
Each Rom has special instructions- Ravers require specific mounts for example, which can be found under Mounts and Storage in CWM. Good Luck

Thank you so much i am familiar with odin so thats the program ill stick with.
Currantly im on froyo 2.2.1.
As i have just taken my first baby step with this phone by buying and rooting it today i will continue to absorb all the info i can ....slowly
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Am i understanding this right? That you can odin a odin specific rom right to the device ?
Im just not catching on to the bootloaders flashing....im understanding its not like with the vibrant so im getting a lil confused....im still hashing it out in my head that this aint a vibrant lol

Shortbus-Driver said:
Am i understanding this right? That you can odin a odin specific rom right to the device ?
Im just not catching on to the bootloaders flashing....im understanding its not like with the vibrant so im getting a lil confused....im still hashing it out in my head that this aint a vibrant lol
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Yes, you can. However, you have to be careful. If you're going from Froyo to GB (and I think vice-versa) you have to insure the ROM you're flashing has the right boot loaders. Else you could end up with the infamous "rainbow screen" or stuck in a boot loop.

But thats fixable correct?.....
What im getting at .....is im guessin this phone is near unbrickable like the vibrant.....correct?

You can break any phone. Some errors may delete your CWM, which means that you will have to re-flash from Odin, or a similar program. However, if you are careful, and read every instruction properly, then you should be fine. It seems ridiculous at first, especially coming from a Nexus One, but it honestly is a really simple process.

Ok cool i was just checkin to make sure my suspicions were correct

Ok now one more question.....is there no odin flashable rooted 2.3.6? or am i just not finding it?
Cuz now im on 2.3.6 stock unrooted....and id like to sell it rooted as an added bonus to whoever buys it.
Im thinking i want to go back to the vibrant 3g....
2 months and im due to upgrade

Heimdall.
There is a thread in the development forum for a one click root and bhundvens kernel. One click and you are all set
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Exactly what jigglynuts said. However, if you're on 2.3.6 and all you care about is getting it rooted, you can just use the latest SuperOneClick.

You can find a rooting guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting

Ok guys thanks...oneclick just kept hanging up and the other links i cant seem to dl from.....but its all good i do appreciate the help ive gotten here.....this forum and group of people have been more helpful and friendly than the other two forums ive been a part of....Thank you!
i put the phone up for sale. Again thank you

Well ATM ive still got it,and am running stock GB rooted and running with cwm recovery thanks for all your help.....this phone really aint so bad.....

Please forum question /w some others.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this.
Alright what I want to do is make a copy, clone, or back-up of my stock rom and if its at all possible to unroot the phone. Why? because if anything happened to my phone example I droped it and something like the 4g stoped working I would still like the use my insurance to replace it.
Now I've looked all over the forums not just on this site but others to see if this was a possibility. I was able to find a Recovery thread on the wiki but it says FROYO ONLY! Let me give you a little info about my phone it might help you, help me. Firmware 2.3.6, Kernel 2.6.35.7, Build Gingerbread, model SGH-T959V and I rooted it with the newest superoneclick. I'am really good with computer junk and with tutorials a simple link to lead me in the right direction should be all I need.
Another thing I was looking at was Valhalla Final T959V I seen a tutorial somewhere on that but lost it. A link to that would be really sweet.
Sorry if I'am being a pain in the butt but I do really appreciate your help. Thanks

Download sgs kernel flasher from the play store and antonx kernel from xda and flash that which will give you cwm then download your rom follow the instructions and flash away
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498 has a good way to flash AntonX's kernel to your phone. That will get you CWM and let you flash other ROMs.
That thread also has a "back-to-stock" flasher in case you need to return or service your phone.

You two are gentlemen and a scalars. I'll give them a shot when I get out of work. Thanks!