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This has been something that I have been wondering for a while.
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because OTAs will remove root, and screw up the recovery and most likely b0rk the rom
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because OTAs will remove root, and screw up the recovery and most likely b0rk the rom
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That is not what I meant. I meant why can't rom developers send there own OTA's so the rom can pick up on them and download it Over The Air.
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That is not what I meant. I meant why can't rom developers send there own OTA's so the rom can pick up on them and download it Over The Air.
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I suppose they could if they really wanted to, but it isnt that hard to plug into a computer and just flash an update from your ROM maker.
I think roms in the past have tried it before, just didnt end up working out I think
Doesn't ROM Mgr sort of do this already? Track new ROMs and updates for you and let you download and flash them?
yeah basically ROM manager is quite literally getting an OTA update from your specific ROM developer. i see what you mean that you dont get a pop up from them. but for all purposes, you check rom manager for a new version, download it, and it flashes it for you automatically, all OTA.
Oh, this is too funny. I normally wouldn't bother, but I just watched this Cyanogen Mod V7 Preview demo video on youtube, and at the 3:42 mark he shows the screen that allows you to enable OTA notification of ROM updates.
So, the answer to the OP is that they can, it's just most don't choose to for one reason or another...
Correct. The latest CyanogenMOD 7 Alpha 2-2 released January 6, 2011 for the Nexus S now has an OTA option.
Well I need to look through the rom more and the reason I do not like rom manager is because I do not want to pay $5 just for that but thanks everyone here.
tominater12 said:
Well I need to look through the rom more and the reason I do not like rom manager is because I do not want to pay $5 just for that but thanks everyone here.
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If you're using CM7 Alpha (latest), go to Settings then CyanogenMOD Settings, and it's there on top "Update Notifications"
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Well I need to look through the rom more and the reason I do not like rom manager is because I do not want to pay $5 just for that but thanks everyone here.
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I paid the $5 as a thank you to Koush for all his development support of the devices I own, not for the features of it - I hardly use it at all.
I do however use his CWM recovery, his root instructions and files, and he's the main dev for Cyanogen Mod on the NS. Several of my phones are much better experiences because of his work. He doesn't ask for direct donations, he just says "if you like my work, please buy one of my apps."
YMMV.
This is the first time I have actually used a koush rom but I do see where you are coming from. I just thought that titanium backup and root explorer were better deals.
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I paid the $5 as a thank you to Koush for all his development support of the devices I own, not for the features of it - I hardly use it at all.
I do however use his CWM recovery, his root instructions and files, and he's the main dev for Cyanogen Mod on the NS. Several of my phones are much better experiences because of his work. He doesn't ask for direct donations, he just says "if you like my work, please buy one of my apps."
YMMV.
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Being that so many DEV guy's are crapping on ROM Manager should I be requesting a refund from the ROM Manager owners as I had purchased this a while ago and if it is no good then I want my money back for purchasing a flawed product. Thoughts?
Blackberrynomore said:
Being that so many DEV guy's are crapping on ROM Manager should I be requesting a refund from the ROM Manager owners as I had purchased this a while ago and if it is no good then I want my money back for purchasing a flawed product. Thoughts?
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unfortunately I feel you won't get your money back...the refund terms are very specific and clearly outlined
the dev guys aren't crapping on it..it is crap
seriously though...coming from other devices..NO ONE uses it lol
I was shocked that so many around here don't know how to manually flash something from recovery
Blackberrynomore said:
Being that so many DEV guy's are crapping on ROM Manager should I be requesting a refund from the ROM Manager owners as I had purchased this a while ago and if it is no good then I want my money back for purchasing a flawed product. Thoughts?
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It's not that it's a bad produce per-se, it's that it hasn't been updated to work with the Infuse correctly. For THAT reason most devs dump on it. The other related reason is that it's not really a necessity item. It's more a convenience that for most, becomes more inconvenient. ;-)
Is there a thread that gives the steps to flash a ROM without ROM manager. I got it but not really sure I could again.
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Is there a thread that gives the steps to flash a ROM without ROM manager. I got it but not really sure I could again.
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Just about all the ROM download threads have instructions for you.
Boot into recovery, wipe what you need to wipe, tell it to install a zip, done.
It's not hard to do at all.
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unfortunately I feel you won't get your money back...the refund terms are very specific and clearly outlined
the dev guys aren't crapping on it..it is crap
seriously though...coming from other devices..NO ONE uses it lol
I was shocked that so many around here don't know how to manually flash something from recovery
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I actually learned how to flash manually first before trying ROM Manager. I just liked it because of the convenience. No real big advantage to using it over the manual method just more convenient.
This recovery every one is speaking of, could it be the one created by Koush? Personally. Rom manager has been a great asset to me. It's like any other peice of code. It won't always behave the same way across a broad range of device's. I have no knowledge of cooking roms or writing code, but is it really necessary to make thread just to flame something? If you don't like it don't use it.
My 2¢.
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This recovery every one is speaking of, could it be the one created by Koush? Personally. Rom manager has been a great asset to me. It's like any other peice of code. It won't always behave the same way across a broad range of device's. I have no knowledge of cooking roms or writing code, but is it really necessary to make thread just to flame something? If you don't like it don't use it.
My 2¢.
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Everyone uses Koush's Clockworkmod Recovery. The problem is that ROM Manager insists on using a crippled version of Clockworkmod ("green" CWM) that doesn't play nice with Voodoo Lagfix.
The problem is that instead of accessing whatever recovery the system comes with, ROM Manager insists on going to an "alternate" recovery (known as "green" CWM) which is crippled compared to the recovery included with almost all alternate kernels. Green CWM used to flash on any device with active Voodoo Lagfix = softbricked phone. It creates way too many support requests to developers, and also there's the issue I previously stated where downloading ROMs through ROM Manager causes people to go to ROM threads and not read the first post.
As to "if you don't like it, don't use it" - I don't, neither do any of the other devs. But other people do and we get all sorts of ridiculous support requests because of people who are too lazy to read threads on XDA, they want their ROMs spoonfed to them with ROM Manager.
Thanks for expanding my knowledge on the subject,
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Apex rom
Hey everyone, question for you.
I'm running the Apex Rom and when I play my music, I can't forward or pause the music and when I try to forward or pause it, it FC.
Is anyone running this rom and don't have any problems playing music?
any feedbacks will be appreciated. Thx
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?
Hi all..I just got my LG 3d and I'm happy with it..I managed to update it to the official 2.3.5 and I find it satisfying to some extent,I also rooted it using SuperOneClick and all is fine,but I need the CWM Recovery which I don't know how to do it..any help to direct me to how to install CWM recovery is appreciated,and I am also hearing that it's possible to activate Sony Bravia Engine in videos and photos,is it true and really working?cause my Brother got his Arc S and always bragging about his Video and look how it's great and look how it's shiny...blah,so I wanna kick his ass if it's possible..thanks in advance
Install Rom Manager from market and from there you can install CWR. For the Bravia Engine, yes, there is a thread in apps forum.
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abo_mara7 said:
Install Rom Manager from market and from there you can install CWR. For the Bravia Engine, yes, there is a thread in apps forum.
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Abo mara7 why u left us from adslgate forums?I was waiting for u and I am soooo thankful for ur tutorial on how to update it was great,but the problem that I can't find this ROM manager in the Market,there are other rom manager apps. but not the regular ROM manager u mean..u tested the Bravia Engine already???Thanks for ur interaction
First of all: This is the Android Development forum. Your question does not belong here. Sometimes I don't get it, why it seems impossible to choose the right one out of FOUR subforums for each device. But no offence. It's not just you
Second: It is impossible to not find the Rom Manager from Clockworkmod. It is always the first result if you search for "rom manager". Here you go: https://market.android.com/details?...xLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEucm9tbWFuYWdlciJd
[EDIT] Misread something of your first post.
Fusel Wusel said:
First of all: This is the Android Development forum. Your question does not belong here. Sometimes I don't get it, why it seems impossible to choose the right one out of FOUR subforums for each device. But no offence. It's not just you
Second: It is impossible to not find the Rom Manager from Clockworkmod. It is always the first result if you search for "rom manager". Here you go: https://market.android.com/details?...xLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEucm9tbWFuYWdlciJd
[EDIT] Misread something of your first post.
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thanks alot dude,sorry if I posted in the wrong section but there's no request section in the LG Optimus 3D thread,anyway it won't hurt I guess!
thanks again my friend,any help with the bravia engine?
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thanks alot dude,sorry if I posted in the wrong section but there's no request section in the LG Optimus 3D thread,anyway it won't hurt I guess!
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It does not hurt. But if everyone did it, this forum would be messed up soon. Your question would rather go into the general section.
You can install the Bravia Engine. There are actually some Roms including that per default. I don't know if its good or not. Did not try it.
It seems like you can install it by yourself (See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352859 ). There are also some sample images on pages 2,3,4 I think. But as far as I know, this is just post-processing. No improvement of camera-quality. Just screen-tweaks that should make your sceen look better in terms of colors and saturation etc.
Give it a try if you want...
Also note that many Roms already include some good camera and video improvements.
ur reply is really awesome thanks alot,now,I installed ROM Manger and when I try to install the CWM recovery,I choose the device (Optimus 3D)..but soon some progress and then boom error!I tried that for 10 times and still..donnu wat to do..cause I wanna try one of the ROMs u mentioned..any suggestion?and what ROM u think is good and stable?
If you have succesfully rooted your phone with superoneclick, it should be no problem to install the CWM. Maybe there are some problems with the root. You could try the superuser app ( https://market.android.com/details?...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ub3NodWZvdS5hbmRyb2lkLnN1Il0. ), which grants su-rights to the apps.
Also be sure to check the right device when installing the CWM. You have internet connection while installing? CWM is downloaded before installing first.
Regarding the roms: There are some good roms out there right now. Everyone choses his/her favorite ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359795 ). Currently I am trying the Acura Rom, but the ones from ThiaiZ and King are very good, too.
Just watch out, when you try out a overclocked kernel. Not all chips handle 1.2GHz without problems. If you encounter freezes or reboots, go to a lower frequency like 1.18GHz.
such an awesome reply from u..I managed to install CWM and I backed up my stock rom just in case,thankful for u,but I have one little question though left for me,in case things messed up,and the phone bootlooped,what can I do?I mean is there a way to reinstall the stock rom like I used to do with my Galaxy S2 via Odin?
You can always go back to stock using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18082599
But keep in mind that you will loose root access and CWM recovery.
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Hey guys i see there are many threads about ICS on our phones! question what files do i install in what order? and how long do i wait for it after boot? does it give it better results? Im sorry for not searching but honestly there's like over 50+ pages in comments in all the ICS threads! Can someone please tell me step by step? Also could someone give me the Faux DS OC/SV kernel if it gives better battery life? Im sorry for not searching! Im not demanding you give it to me but please if you can i would really appreciate it
i wont help, you havent an idea how to search the forums, nor have you stated if you already have clockworkmod installed. Its really easy..
Take the time to learn yourself or ditch android. **Its like they say you can catch a fish for a person and they wont starve that day, make them learn how to fish themselves and they'll never go hungry again.**
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Ok, i have CWM i just wanted the links to the latest version of Gapps and ICS theres so many links and i mistakenly downloaded the original file that came out with the wifi issues and so on but read that there are updates that fixed that and im lost in which order which files to flash!
Edit: Why make a post telling me you arent going to help me?
steps
first http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18090-cyanogenmod9-for-o2x-and-g2x-selfkang1/ then http://goo-inside.me/gapps cm9 gappas.
Do a full wipe first, then install the rom then the gapps
Thank you thats all i was asking for! appreciate it couldnt find the Gapps anywhere! theres nothing else right appreciate it
what about some faceunlock fix that i hear is in a Gapps package? theres a 15 version but somewhere else i read a 13 version (date)
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i wont help, you havent an idea how to search the forums, nor have you stated if you already have clockworkmod installed. Its really easy..
Take the time to learn yourself or ditch android. **Its like they say you can catch a fish for a person and they wont starve that day, make them learn how to fish themselves and they'll never go hungry again.**
** edited a bit by me but only to drive home the point**
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Seriously, what has XDA turned into? Makes me sad... then VERY ANGRY! BLRLBLRBRLBRLBBRBRBR.
Face Unlock works with the Feb 13 gapps, I haven't tried the gapps released today
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Thank you so much appreciate it
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Seriously, what has XDA turned into? Makes me sad... then VERY ANGRY! BLRLBLRBRLBRLBBRBRBR.
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Yea, I haven't been around that long but stuff like this is crap. How do you install a custom ROM? I don't know, go READ how to, that's what the rest of us did. If someone needs to make a post asking how they shouldn't be doing it in the first place. It's one thing to be new and need to learn, it's yet another to have to make posts like this which clog up our forum and why we now have three ICS threads in the General section.
I'm sorry if its inconveniant for you to just answer a simple question. Yet people like you keep these types of threads going. I was simply asking which packages to install as there are many outthere. You dont need to be a complete d*ck. If you dont want to help like i said in my first post, im not forcing you. Dont bother writing if you are just writing to get a higher post count. I do not have a bunch of time on my hands to go through 50 pages of threads in order to understand which files to use exactly, hence why i asked. I did not ask HOW TO FLASH A CUSTOM ROM, if you read the question at the begging i meerly asked WHICH files, or atleast was trying to ask which files i should flash.
Feb 15
You can use the new version as well. I just updated mine to the new Feb 15 edition and the face unlock works fine
Make sure you got CWM via NVFlash.
Go to recovery and wipe data and format system.
Flash Initial ICS ROM.
Then flash ICS Google Apps.
- Hopefully that's all that you need to go ahead and flash it.
Here are the lates one google apps from the 15th. Also make sure u wipe dalvik and cache then data, and then flash rom and gapps. I always let me phone sit for about 10 to 15 mins after done flashing then i sign in and after i reboot again. Just to make sure everything works fine. I always do HArd reboots (Keep holding Vlme UP+Powerbutton) Always works for me. Then again everybody phone is diffrent so yeah. so Good luck,
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
Thanks guys! I installed it successfully with everything working
Camera works flawlessly at 5mp (did not bother trying 8 but even at 5 takes much better pictures than 2.3 GB imo) face unlock works too! I did have it overheating, then i installed Faux 0.49b3 oc/uv kernel this phone is a beast! holy. I was planning on selling and getting a sensation butnow imma hold on to it!! thanks everyone
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I'm sorry if its inconveniant for you to just answer a simple question. Yet people like you keep these types of threads going. I was simply asking which packages to install as there are many outthere. You dont need to be a complete d*ck. If you dont want to help like i said in my first post, im not forcing you. Dont bother writing if you are just writing to get a higher post count. I do not have a bunch of time on my hands to go through 50 pages of threads in order to understand which files to use exactly, hence why i asked. I did not ask HOW TO FLASH A CUSTOM ROM, if you read the question at the begging i meerly asked WHICH files, or atleast was trying to ask which files i should flash.
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Pay no attention to them. XDA is full of dicks. I've never frequented a forum that's more hostile to noobs, people who post in the wrong place, etc etc.
I'd rather have noobs asking questions that could be answered with a search than a bunch of dicks spending half the thread *****ing at the noob when they could have just answered the ****ing question. Or at least directed the noob to a post that answers their question.
I just tried to download it and put it in my SD card. I installed it in recovery mode, and now my phone is stuck on the LG screen, it won't even go to recovery mode when I switch it off.
u probably flashed with Clockworkmod. In this event, download the NVFlash one click. Flash your phone with a perma clcokworkmod (if you want to return it for warranty you can unflash it again with teh same tool) , then download and make sure the MD5 are the same as the ones posted online! you probably downloaded a bad file. Go to RootzWiki and download that
NVFlash will not work on my 64 bit OS. It keeps on opening windows command prompt and closing.
worked for me :/ 64 bit
Can you link me to the download and instructions on how to unbrick this piece of junk?