I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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ShawnRollicks3 said:
I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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These questions have been asked before so I highly recommend you search for it.
Google will love to tell you everything she knows about it.
I root mine and flash ROMs to have access to FULL customization.
I keep it rooted before the battery life and features not available on stock.
(Ink lock screen, multi window, over clocked CPU. Note 2 apps.)
I mean the list is endless.
No doubt you will find some you enjoy as well.
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ShawnRollicks3 said:
I recently purchased the galaxy s3 and am quite happy with it, put adw launcher pro made a few tweaks got the jellybean update and am satisfied with everything it does.
My question is what is the need for flashing new Roms or rooting the device? What is the purpose and benefits?
I'm new to all of this and would love some briefing!
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FYI we don't like to answer these questions as there is a guide for it. The guide is located in the Android development section. Also in that section is a guide to rooting the recent OTA.
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so I recently brought a Samsung illusion EJ2(i think) after having a iPod that I turned into a iPhone kinda. So I'm new to android rooting and Roms and my question is: are there any good roms that I can use or am I out of luck? I already got root so that's no problem for me
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Darkracer13 said:
so I recently brought a Samsung illusion EJ2(i think) after having a iPod that I turned into a iPhone kinda. So I'm new to android rooting and Roms and my question is: are there any good roms that I can use or am I out of luck? I already got root so that's no problem for me
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Search anything you need in your device's respective forum. Maybe you'll find a rom that you like. Or you can request your device to be added here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354 if it's forum is not here.
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Hi everyone I'm happy to say I have just purchased a nexus s and would appreciate some advice preferably with links
Firstly on rootimg and unlocking the bootloader ! Also is there a all-in-one tool. Secondly miui Roms hopefully Ginger bread based (I heard oodie is on this forum somewhere his miui prime roms is still the top on the xperia x10i two years later. Any advice is much appreciated Sent from my X10i using xda premium
> just purchased
I hope you got the phone almost for free because there is very little reason to buy a phone at these specs.
You really need two cores (they don't need to be 1.7ghz monsters) and a 1 gig (or at least 700mb~) of ram.
I payed £64 for the phone I know its not dual core but I just want a standard phone which has a good graphical gpu and still has a decent development.
I have/used to have a xperia x10i and development has slowed right down in regards to ics/jb however pound for pound the nexus packs the biggest punch! Thus the reason for the purchase
I just want miui gingerbread working and I am happy
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Hi everyone I'm happy to say I have just purchased a nexus s and would appreciate some advice preferably with links
Firstly on rootimg and unlocking the bootloader ! Also is there a all-in-one tool. Secondly miui Roms hopefully Ginger bread based (I heard oodie is on this forum somewhere his miui prime roms is still the top on the xperia x10i two years later. Any advice is much appreciated Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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Here is the link for one root toolkit for our nexus s, this tool will unlock your bootloader as well as root your phone--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672708
and for MIUI of OODIE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470829..:o
BTW Welcome to the forum good luck bro
you can download KelLMSKing MIUI form this thread it is gingerbread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143967
Is it bug free???
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1eyedmonster said:
Is it bug free???
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Welcome, if you want a latest stable official MIUI 2.3.7, you can find it on my google drive.
I bought my nexus 3 months ago, it was brand new and cost ~ £200, but it was last model in my country.
I always wanted to have this phone, and I don't feel like I have to have dual core phone now. Jellybean on NS is fast as hell.
here are all most popular roms for nexus s
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BxlS0gt4GJLMNW1FUFVWcjRRaGs/edit?usp=sharing
happy flashing and using nexus!
My philosophy exactly!!!!
Which ROM is it exactly? I am not aware there was an official miui ROM for this device? Also what kernel if any is needed? Also is it a English ROM?
I am new here like i said i have had a xperia x10i since 2010 and i have nexus 7 16gb that is why I went for the nexus 3 the exact model is Gt-19020t I understand there is different variants/ models .
This is an exciting time for me I am glad there are like minded people on this forum I think I have made the correct decision
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1eyedmonster said:
My philosophy exactly!!!!
Which ROM is it exactly? I am not aware there was an official miui ROM for this device? Also what kernel if any is needed? Also is it a English ROM?
I am new here like i said i have had a xperia x10i since 2010 and i have nexus 7 16gb that is why I went for the nexus 3 the exact model is Gt-19020t I understand there is different variants/ models .
This is an exciting time for me I am glad there are like minded people on this forum I think I have made the correct decision
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Best combo for me is latest 2.3.7c (there is also MIUI 2.3.7 Scotland version) with latest franco's kernel.
ROM: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B...sp=sharing&docId=0BxlS0gt4GJLMaGtPYzIzQndCNkU
Kernel: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B...sp=sharing&docId=0BxlS0gt4GJLMT0lLcm9rZnZyY0E
You can try Brainmaster MIUI also, it has included it's own kernel inside.
Search it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181050
Oh, Brainmaster's is multilanguage, official is only English/Chinese.
Does anybody have the gingerbread miui.us ROM anywhere?
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I'm new to rooting and custom roms. I currently have a stock rom on my Verizon sg3 that I rooted and use T-Mobile service now. If I change to a custom rom do they all have the lady update that Verizon put out? Because I really like the multi screen function. And are there screen shots to view what the custom roms look like?
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yup..got multi , please read installation instruction and changelog
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MzShani79 said:
I'm new to rooting and custom roms. I currently have a stock rom on my Verizon sg3 that I rooted and use T-Mobile service now. If I change to a custom rom do they all have the lady update that Verizon put out? Because I really like the multi screen function. And are there screen shots to view what the custom roms look like?
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Don't know about Multi screen, but as my above reply stated yes, it gotta be. About, screenshots, yes you can view in the thread itself, say for example: MROM-d2vzw [4.2.2][LINARO][CM10.1][3.4.55] build:20130819
On the other hand, if you find no screenshots and its a CyanogenMod or Paranoid Android or AOKP or other development thread, you can simply google search for its screenshots, as the interface will be similar in every devices. And if its a popular ROM, its likely that some members would've been made a Youtube video, so you can search for those too. Happy flashing!
I'm somewhat a noob to custom ROMs, and looking for a bit of information before I decide to flash a new one. I have a Verizon Droid MAXX Developer Edition (XT1080) with the current KitKat 4.4 installed. I'm looking to try the nightly CM11 out. I have already unlocked the bootloader, its not rooted just yet though.
In another forum thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654816
A user posted a link to http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt (3 downloads, I'm not sure which one to choose for my device)
I'm wanting to know if this build would work on my phone before I flash and possibly mess something up, and also does Verizon work okay on this build. Is there anything else I should know before flashing a ROM (I'm somewhat tech savvy, so the process seems pretty straight forward, but any advice is appreciated)
I would have posted the question in that thread but I didn't want to break any rules, which says to Q/A here.
Der Geist said:
I'm somewhat a noob to custom ROMs, and looking for a bit of information before I decide to flash a new one. I have a Verizon Droid MAXX Developer Edition (XT1080) with the current KitKat 4.4 installed. I'm looking to try the nightly CM11 out. I have already unlocked the bootloader, its not rooted just yet though.
In another forum thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654816
A user posted a link to http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt (3 downloads, I'm not sure which one to choose for my device)
I'm wanting to know if this build would work on my phone before I flash and possibly mess something up, and also does Verizon work okay on this build. Is there anything else I should know before flashing a ROM (I'm somewhat tech savvy, so the process seems pretty straight forward, but any advice is appreciated)
I would have posted the question in that thread but I didn't want to break any rules, which says to Q/A here.
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Obviously you need to have a custom recovery installed and get root. All three of those builds are for our phone. They are "nightlies" that get updated, well, nightly. I ran the 2/19 build for a little while and it worked pretty well. GPS was the only thing that didn't work and I think there is a work around for that. Active notifications and touchless controls are not part of cm.
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I'm not worried about GPS or the Motorola controls.
Do you recommend a good recovery to flash? Also I've seen people posting problems when rooting this phone with 4.4 installed.
Any reason why you reverted back? Didn't like it?
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Der Geist said:
I'm not worried about GPS or the Motorola controls.
Do you recommend a good recovery to flash? Also I've seen people posting problems when rooting this phone with 4.4 installed.
Any reason why you reverted back? Didn't like it?
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I use TWRP. No problems rooting the Dev edition on 4.4 the problems are all with the consumer edition. I've never been a big CM fan plus I like having a working GPS, and I just didn't feel like going through the steps to get it working
CM seems to be good for my first custom ROM, but for future references do you recommend another ROM? I've seen that PACMAN ROM posted a bunch, but it looks pretty buggy.
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Der Geist said:
CM seems to be good for my first custom ROM, but for future references do you recommend another ROM? I've seen that PACMAN ROM posted a bunch, but it looks pretty buggy.
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CM 11 is pretty much it for our phones right now. You can flash the firmware for the Moto X and try those ROMs though.
One last thing as far as rooting goes. Do I use rock my moto to root. Also if I should decide to keep my stock ROM are there any advantages to rooting other than apps like titanium backup etc?
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Read my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645122
then try to install cyanogen (i already did)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50515668
So with xposed you can customize a current ROM without having to flash to cyanogenmod? I like the stock ROM but I'd like to be able to change certain designs (example: change the way my notification bar looks. Maybe battery icons and change menus within settings. Etc ) Just trying to really see the benefit of flashing another ROM if what I'm wanting to do can be done through a 3rd party program.
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Just root and use xposed. I used to put custom ROMs on other phones. For this xposed is all that's necessary
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coronanlime said:
Just root and use xposed. I used to put custom ROMs on other phones. For this xposed is all that's necessary
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When I first installed CM11 it looked almost exactly like my stock set up using the Google launcher and xposed. The only advantage CM provides that I can see is the ability to tweak the kernel settings, if you are into that sort of thing.
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I appreciate all the help so far. I think I will try xposed out and see what I can tweak as far as display settings.
I'm assuming no custom recovery is required for this, only rooting. I like some aspects of cyanogenmod but for this also being my work phone, I don't want to risk messing up my network settings etc.
When you root, can you still update your stock OS? Or do you need to unroot before each update?
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Der Geist said:
I appreciate all the help so far. I think I will try xposed out and see what I can tweak as far as display settings.
I'm assuming no custom recovery is required for this, only rooting. I like some aspects of cyanogenmod but for this also being my work phone, I don't want to risk messing up my network settings etc.
When you root, can you still update your stock OS? Or do you need to unroot before each update?
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You need to unroot and be completely stock
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Hey,
I am jumping the gun a bit but I was going to be getting involved in building custom roms for the S5 (once SS is available.) I figure I might as well start now and if we never get SS (I'm sure we will in due time) at least I will have started with getting experience.
I've searched the internet and found some great guides to building custom roms. I am not a total noob but am new to building roms.
I would like if you all could help me out and point me in a good direction on xda or the web for rom building information so I can give it a go!
Also, I would like it if you guys would comment as to what you look for in a custom rom (stock touchwiz of course) so I can begin researching different mods as well!
I know I look for a good theme with themed apks, adblock hosts, bloat removed, call recording mods etc..
Thanks for helping me out!
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elliwigy said:
Hey,
I am jumping the gun a bit but I was going to be getting involved in building custom roms for the S5 (once SS is available.) I figure I might as well start now and if we never get SS (I'm sure we will in due time) at least I will have started with getting experience.
I've searched the internet and found some great guides to building custom roms. I am not a total noob but am new to building roms.
I would like if you all could help me out and point me in a good direction on xda or the web for rom building information so I can give it a go!
Also, I would like it if you guys would comment as to what you look for in a custom rom (stock touchwiz of course) so I can begin researching different mods as well!
I know I look for a good theme with themed apks, adblock hosts, bloat removed, call recording mods etc..
Thanks for helping me out!
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http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
Sharpie603 said:
http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
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Hey future partner
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software
I'd like to mention I like roms that don't have apps that are built in and won't update at the play store.
Thanks all who have sent info so far! Im at work but I plan on setting up my build environment when I get home and taking the dive!
I'm thinking of using linux which I heard is better than Windows 7.. That sound about right?
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Dennisg34 said:
Hey future partner
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definately! you have experience already?
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elliwigy said:
definately! you have experience already?
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Ah whoops, I meant my buddy (and co worker) sharpie. We're planning on making a blacked out AOSP style Touch wiz ROM.
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Dennisg34 said:
Ah whoops, I meant my buddy (and co worker) sharpie. We're planning on making a blacked out AOSP style Touch wiz ROM.
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ahh ok lol. well we can colaborate as well! do you guys have experience or starting fresh as well?
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Sent you a pm
soo i have archikitchen set up on my linux distro and have a stock rooted vzw s4 rom (i also have one) and i think im ready to start messin around with it!
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My best advice is to google everything you don't positively know. Also look to use git for comparing apks. Git and meld are a great combo.
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By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
Travisholt92 said:
By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
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Except that unless your device is a DevEd right now, you won't be able to as we have no SS or any way to add a rom...
Travisholt92 said:
By the way there are already aosp roms being built for this device. Check out the unified development sub forum. Those roms should be able to run on this variant. hope this gives you some insight on the people to talk to if you run into issues.
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also to add what kprice said.. without an unlocked bootloader SS will only be able to flash roms compatible with the kernel/bootloader we have which would mean only stock based roms.. other than that, if this ever changes id love to work on aosp roms!
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You will pick up easy... I started development on the S3.