Good and bad rom flashing procedures. - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I have been on the scene for a few years, mostly creeping so to speak. Since having my gs3 I have been using beans jb room pretty much exclusively. I am about to do a clean install and I was just curious as to some of the good and bad practices people recommend when upgrading or even moving to a new rom. And I mean post flash like calibrating battery and other things to that effect. Searched a little but I haven't found a definitive guide or thread listing does and don'ts.

I flash around alot, all I do is the necessary steps (system wipes and such) but besides calibrate the battery, I'm not really aware of anymore necessities. Although I always makes sure to flash a custom kernel, but that's obviously not required
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Androideka5 said:
I flash around alot, all I do is the necessary steps (system wipes and such) but besides calibrate the battery, I'm not really aware of anymore necessities. Although I always makes sure to flash a custom kernel, but that's obviously not required
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Understood I always wipe especially when I dirty flash but let's take for instance I use the kt747 kernel and I know know that after every flash I need to rename those files and stop the media server... That just one thing I do but I have read a few replies from devs that suggest other tips to keep your phone stable and I guess allow you new rom to acclimate with the hardware.

Ace2d said:
Understood I always wipe especially when I dirty flash but let's take for instance I use the kt747 kernel and I know know that after every flash I need to rename those files and stop the media server... That just one thing I do but I have read a few replies from devs that suggest other tips to keep your phone stable and I guess allow you new rom to acclimate with the hardware.
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I see what you mean, although fixing all the stuff that breaks is half the fun for me, so I'm not very well versed in all the little intricacies
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Androideka5 said:
I see what you mean, although fixing all the stuff that breaks is half the fun for me, so I'm not very well versed in all the little intricacies
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Yea... i will experiment with anything but my phone. I save that for my phone and computer

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Recommended ROMs

I know there are a few of these threads in other device forums but I am posing this question to G2x owners only. What is the best ROM in your opinion for use on the G2x? I just rooted mine and have ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0 running with ROM Manager in place. Now it is time to play. A little background, I am a Red Hat instructor so any ROMs a linux nerd might find useful that play nice on the G2x hardware would be awesome.
I've used weapon g2x for a while and it was pretty good. Switched to cyanogenmod 7.2 and it's also pretty good. I've heard phoenixblood is also amazing.
I recommend you just jump in and try them.
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Mileage varies with different people so the best way to pick a ROM is to try them yourself. Make sure you use Titanuim Backup to help keep your apps and data through the changes.
cm nightlies is what I use
i like the bionix theme
michael.clarkson78 said:
I know there are a few of these threads in other device forums but I am posing this question to G2x owners only. What is the best ROM in your opinion for use on the G2x? I just rooted mine and have ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0 running with ROM Manager in place. Now it is time to play. A little background, I am a Red Hat instructor so any ROMs a linux nerd might find useful that play nice on the G2x hardware would be awesome.
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I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
I like pheonix blood a lot. It seems the most stable and full featured.
also, a linux nerd might like Terminal IDE
GTWalling said:
I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
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as for rom I'm using cm7 nightlies patiently waiting for cm9 to come out been hearing great things about phoenix blood but I'm 2 lazy to go try it out bcuz I need a full wipe. I just can't be bothered
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362451
I use the kangs that are essentially just non-official nightlies in this thread.
JaiaV said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362451
I use the kangs that are essentially just non-official nightlies in this thread.
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GTWalling said:
I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
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wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
kayway27 said:
wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
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I thought the same thing. What should you use? This makes me feel like a Newb. But, I'm just curious.
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clockworkmod...
kayway27 said:
wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
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I never knew why people use RM. Just boot into CWM. RM can **** up at times. I've even seen it brick some people's phones. Also, the G2x uses a modded CWM. So using RM wouldn't be a good idea either way.
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I flashed my first ROM with ROM manager, and of course something went wrong, and the G2x wouldn't boot up. At the time, I thought I messed it all up and bricked my phone.
CWM is just a safer option. Even if the flash goes bad, you can still boot into CWM and do a nandroid restore, then it's like nothing happened in the first place. Plus after you've done it once, it's actually a really simple process to do, but now you have an added safety net.
Yupp use cwm much more stable and easier? I used rm and it soft bricked my phone. Managed to fix it tho with nvgflash
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thefulleffect89 said:
I thought the same thing. What should you use? This makes me feel like a Newb. But, I'm just curious.
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The recovery partition on Tegra 2 devices works very differently from the recovery partition on almost all other devices. Rom Manager works around this by simply installing it's own version of CWM on a portion of your system partition (I'm fairly certain that is where it places it, but I could be wrong). The Tegra architecture protects certain partitions from being written to while in anything other than recovery or NVFLASH. This prevents certain blobs from being flashed properly with RM. Also, some options can wipe the partition the RM flashed 'CWM' is on, completely removing your non NVFLASHED recovery. While it is extremely rare that this CWM could do permanent damage to the device, it's just generally safer and more consistent to use the 'real' CWM that you flash to the device with NVFLASH, as it is on the proper partition and separate from any partition that a ROM might attempt to format.
Makes sense. Goodbye Rom Manager. Thanks guys.
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Virtual Android Environment

Is there a virtual OS software like vmware to install on phone or a computer running phone emulator? This way I could try out ROM's without f'ing up my phone. I give props to some XDA members cuz they have balls of steel flipping from rom to rom. I like to tinker with phone but prefer the odds to be in my favor.
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The best part of having a rooted android is trying everything... Keep in mind as long as you read the instructions you'll be fine and if that fails odin is also a samsung phones savior
CM9 Skyrocket
As far as custom rom emulation no and the reason for that is because there are just too many phones out there with different hardware, file systems, partition tables,etc etc, so to emulate how the rom would work you must emulate the hardware specs its really not a simple task. Unfortunately the only way is to flash and learn lol
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One of my fav things about Android is trying different roms.
Best rules to follow when flashing:
-do a nandroid backup
-make sure ROM is for your phone type.
-read install directions (I try to read most of the posts in the ROM thread too)
Follow these directions and worst case scenario... If you don't like the ROM restore your nandroid backup.
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nrm5110 said:
... Unfortunately the only way is to flash and learn lol
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I worry about that becoming flash and burn, lol, but I feel what you saying.
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ossito2012 said:
I worry about that becoming flash and burn, lol, but I feel what you saying.
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If I find a way I promise I'll post it
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nrm5110 said:
As far as custom rom emulation no and the reason for that is because there are just too many phones out there with different hardware, file systems, partition tables,etc etc, so to emulate how the rom would work you must emulate the hardware specs its really not a simple task. Unfortunately the only way is to flash and learn lol
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It can be done nrm. The reason isn't the difficulty of producing but the difficulty of maintaining, hosting and being responsible for such a system.
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While not exactly a virtual os, Blue Stacks supposedly offers android apps on Mac and PC.
I was going to try it out, but didn't really like te tos and privacy policy. www.bluestacks.com
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kr3w1337 said:
It can be done nrm. The reason isn't the difficulty of producing but the difficulty of maintaining, hosting and being responsible for such a system.
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I never stated it can't be done good sir I did however state it would be quite the undertaking
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[Q] Need Advice Loading [ROM][ICS 4.0.4]Genesis - Stable Build1 - CM9/AOKP Hybrid

Hello,
This is my first post here so go easy
I am trying to install [ROM][ICS 4.0.4]Genesis - Stable Build1 - CM9/AOKP Hybrid on LG P999 with no success. I rooted using super one click and made a backup. I flashed 5.0.2.0 to the device and tried loading Mr. Apocalypse's build following every instruction to the letter. The install appears to work fine allowing me to choose options and I get to the reboot prompt fine. I answered the baseband question and opted for the harsh kernel.
After reboot I get the white LG logo then the display dims and there are light leaks of varying degree but nothing after that. I waited about 45 minutes the first time and have waited up to an hour with nothing. I have tried [ROM][CM9][JUL13-Build80] Domination with similar results. I get to the reaper kernel image after reboot and that's as far as it goes. I followed all the instructions to the letter and I have no idea what is wrong.
Anyone that has a suggestion, other than buying a better phone, please let me know. Is there another method I can try?
Thanks in advance.
With Genesis, install it with the stock kernel, then after the first boot load harsh separately. Some phones get a boot loop with harsh in Aroma
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Thanks
rtotheichie said:
With Genesis, install it with the stock kernel, then after the first boot load harsh separately. Some phones get a boot loop with harsh in Aroma
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I will give that a go, thank you very much for the advice. I will check in to let you know how it turned out.
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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rtotheichie said:
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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+1 on this!
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Yes Real Flash
rtotheichie said:
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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Yes, I used the command prompt on my PC to load the NVFlash image. From what I have learned reading that is the only way it will work correctly.
It is currently loading after the initial reboot and at the LG logo with the blue streak, which is encouraging.
mclark.usa said:
Yes, I used the command prompt on my PC to load the NVFlash image. From what I have learned reading that is the only way it will work correctly.
It is currently loading after the initial reboot and at the LG logo with the blue streak, which is encouraging.
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Ok, that is good that you used nvflash to get CWM on your phone, that definitely wasn't the problem. Like he said earlier, could've been the kernel.
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Still on the LG splash with blue, I am now considering dancing around the device wearing a tinfoil hat and a chickenfoot necklace... It would be incredibly cool if there was a way to pull a logfile after install or see one while the install is happening.
How long should this normally take? Almost 1 hr now..
mclark.usa said:
Still on the LG splash with blue, I am now considering dancing around the device wearing a tinfoil hat and a chickenfoot necklace... It would be incredibly cool if there was a way to pull a logfile after install or see one while the install is happening.
How long should this normally take?
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Hahahaha, I almost laughed out loud at that. Umm, have you tried just a basic rom, like CM7? Just to compare if it works or something to see if it'll flash correctly and not your phone, and it might be a bad download for genesis. Just to be sure, it is indeed a P999?
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noahk423 said:
Hahahaha, I almost laughed out loud at that. Umm, have you tried just a basic rom, like CM7? Just to compare if it works or something to see if it'll flash correctly and not your phone, and it might be a bad download for genesis. Just to be sure, it is indeed a P999?
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I have a GB 2.3.3 on it now that loaded no problem. I tried that two days ago after several failed attempts. I am thinking its something here though because I couldn't get the ICS Domination ROM to work on it either. The GB ROM worked great after I flashed a new baseband to it. I had the static problem before that. It just doesn't want to cooperate with ICS. And the SD card is empty as well, I wanted to make sure there was enough room for a swap file.
I pulled the battery and it boots to the second LG logo and that's where it stays. I suppose both of the ROMs I tried could have been bad downloads, but idk., this has me flummoxed beyond belief. - and yes, it is a P999 (G2x) I bought about a year ago at a t-mobile store. I think it's time for a burial at sea for this thing!
There's always a fix. Possibly a bad download. You could try another CWM, the touch one, because I know a kernel doesn't flash on the touch one, but possibly those roms might flash on a touch recovery. Idk, I'm just babbling here.
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noahk423 said:
There's always a fix. Possibly a bad download. You could try another CWM, the touch one, because I know a kernel doesn't flash on the touch one, but possibly those roms might flash on a touch recovery. Idk, I'm just babbling here.
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Naw, not babble... I call it thinking with the keyboard still in gear. I will try the touch CWM idea, and keep plugging away. There IS a fix, I just haven't tripped over it yet. Thanks again!
I will post an update when I have some more data to spew.
mclark.usa said:
Naw, not babble... I call it thinking with the keyboard still in gear. I will try the touch CWM idea, and keep plugging away. There IS a fix, I just haven't tripped over it yet. Thanks again!
I will post an update when I have some more data to spew.
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Yeah, no problem, I just wish I could think a little better, its late on a school night, so my brain is mush, haha. Well, if you still need help, keep looking for answers and ask here, I'll help, and so will others!
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noahk423 said:
Yeah, no problem, I just wish I could think a little better, its late on a school night, so my brain is mush, haha. Well, if you still need help, keep looking for answers and ask here, I'll help, and so will others!
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Thanks again, and I will not give up on this, I am way more stubborn than that. I just flashed CWM v5.8.1.3 and restoring. I am going to try to load yet another variation of ICS and report the outcome. If nothing else, I do like this touch image I just loaded!
Have you tried doing a wipe before installing a rom? I've had times where known good roms won't boot just because I didn't wipe before installing it. If your gonna give this method a go try using this to wipe it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854850
Success!
Thanks for all the advice, you guys rock!
I flashed the CWM touch and downloaded AOPK Milestone 6 4.0.4 just to see if it would load. I did the same procedure as I have with all the others and it worked. I guess it was the CWM version? IDK, Going to try to go back to Genesis tomorrow. Thanks again to each of you for all of your help and advice.
Good deal. I've been using CWM touch ever since it showed up in the forums for our phone, and I've never had a problem flashing anything
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3G - 4G troubles?
I like it so far, much better than the older version I was using. I noticed this morning that I don't get any signal other than wifi. It looks like some people that did not opt for wifi were able to get signal after reinstalling with that option chosen. I did add the wifi initially, but no signal at all for data thus far. I didn't see any settings that I missed, the battery saver data stuff is unchecked and there aren't any others I could find. I am going to reinstall and hope it takes care of it.
A quick wipe and reload fixed it! :good:

[Q] boot loop

i installed busybox (smart install) on my me865 running miui team shogun.i didnt notice that smart install will remove the boot menu hijack in system/bin.Now i cannot pass the boot animation screen and cannot access boot menu costum recovery.is there any way that can copy new hijack file to system/bin via computer(windows)or is there any way to restore back to stock ics (67.220.3en05) on my ME865?thanks.
Flash the stock ICS fxz for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Make sure to flash the one for your specific model, cross flashing could cause issues.
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Scottyfer said:
Flash the stock ICS fxz for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Make sure to flash the one for your specific model, cross flashing could cause issues.
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flash in stock recovery?or rsd lite?
sunnytse1 said:
flash in stock recovery?or rsd lite?
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Rsd lite
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deveshmanish said:
Rsd lite
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can you post a link of how to use rsd lite and the download link?thanks for your help.
sunnytse1 said:
can you post a link of how to use rsd lite and the download link?thanks for your help.
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See here.
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can i just use my pc to copy hijack file to system/bin ? Thanks.
sorry for a lot of questions but i just want to ask how long does it take to flash fxs on rsd lite?and if the flashing process stuck or failed,what can i do and will my phone hardbrick?
(rsd lite:just select the correct file and flash,that's all?)
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sorry for a lot of questions but i just want to ask how long does it take to flash fxs on rsd lite?and if the flashing process stuck or failed,what can i do and will my phone hardbrick?
(rsd lite:just select the correct file and flash,that's all?)
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On average it takes about 15-20 mins give or take.well if you do it properly ie flash the correct version of fxz for your phone there are little chances to fail.but if that happens you can always retry.and hardbrick is very unlikely.
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Thanks for your help!!!Restored to official ics and flashed miui.
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I just have to point this out to EVERYONE. This is one reason you do NOT EVER remove busybox. It was not the fact the the hijack was removed, but because busybox links itself to MANY critical "linux" functions, and it does not re-link those back to the motobox (minimal busybox like binary), or rename old bin files if they were there before, so there are things like mount and other functions that do not work properly.
I am not chastizing the OP here, just making a point to everyone about busybox, as this has been mentioned very little in the forums, so I thought this is a good place to point this out and the hazards with removing busybox, it will bootloop you nearly everytime.
It is better to just fxz back to full stock before/instead of removing busybox. Although I am still really not sure why anyone would want to remove busybox at all, it gives you a ton of linux utilities all in one binary and creates links to things like mount, etc.
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I am not chastizing the OP here, just making a point to everyone about busybox, as this has been mentioned very little in the forums, so I thought this is a good place to point this out and the hazards with removing busybox, it will bootloop you nearly everytime.
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Totally agree with you Jim but this would have been much more effective in the brick thread or in the noob thread.not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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deveshmanish said:
Totally agree with you Jim but this would have been much more effective in the brick thread or in the noob thread.not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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I totally dis-agree. It does have bearing in here, because if someone does actually do a search for removing busybox on an atrix 2, this will come up. That was really the ONLY reason I put it here. And also the Brick thread is really for bricks, removing busybox is a whole other can of worms. And look I have respect that you have come up lately and taken an active role in here, but don't forget I have been trail blazing on this phone for over a year now, and have been trying to save people from themselves the whole time, so maybe re-read and think about why I did what I did in here. I am no jumping on you at all, just trying to show you my point.
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I totally dis-agree. It does have bearing in here, because if someone does actually do a search for removing busybox on an atrix 2, this will come up. That was really the ONLY reason I put it here. And also the Brick thread is really for bricks, removing busybox is a whole other can of worms. And look I have respect that you have come up lately and taken an active role in here, but don't forget I have been trail blazing on this phone for over a year now, and have been trying to save people from themselves the whole time, so maybe re-read and think about why I did what I did in here. I am no jumping on you at all, just trying to show you my point.
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Well i do get the full intent of it now.
But as i already said:
deveshmanish said:
not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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Maybe it came out wrong.no way would i try to belittle any of your posts.i have a huge respect for you and the other devs here.
Thanks anyways for clearing that up.
See your point.I'll back off now.
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deveshmanish said:
Well i do get the full intent of it now.
But as i already said:
Maybe it came out wrong no way would i try to belittle any of your posts.i have a huge respect for you and the other devs here.
Thanks anyways for clearing that up.
See your point now.
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I know that. I just wanted to make sure that you understood. As I said I was not jumping on you at all. I just really wanted you and others to realize I am trying to help out future busybox users that may want to uninstall, and "actually" use the search function, that was all.
Can I uninstall busybox free and install busybox probably. Plz help?
pritkudale said:
Can I uninstall busybox free and install busybox probably. Plz help?
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As Jim said, you CANNOT uninstall a Busybox. So its best to take Ti back of your stuff and do a RSD install, then install busybox of your choice.

[Q] What should i choose? PA or stay on CM?

Hi! I'm new here, but i am a bit experienced in stuff...
Anyway, when i got my Tab 2 7.0, i did flash it to Cyanogen. Now, i am on RC2
Now, i am stuck on a question: "Should i get ParanoidAndroid 3+ or stay on CyanogenMod?"
I *can't* find any clear opinions, bug list, installation instructions or kernels... ( I know what is Factory Reset, but "Wipe Everything"? )
So i ask your help, guys. ParanoidAndroid seems an A+++ rom for me, as i like costumization. No, do not ask me to get Xposed, it's already hard as it is for me.
So thanks guys!
Full wipe just means clear the caches in clockworkmod
There is data and dalvik and no... it will not delete your personal files but yes installing paranoid will delete your apps
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Full wipe just means clear the caches in clockworkmod
There is data and dalvik and no... it will not delete your personal files but yes installing paranoid will delete your apps
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Thank you. Still, should i move on to Paranoid or stay on Cyanogen?
mrkhigh said:
Full wipe just means clear the caches in clockworkmod
There is data and dalvik and no... it will not delete your personal files but yes installing paranoid will delete your apps
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They also recommend formatting the internal sdcard, which i sometimes do, because it is easy to end up with multiple 0 directories, factory reset skips formating data/media.
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bluecarbon said:
They also recommend formatting the internal sdcard, which i sometimes do, because it is easy to end up with multiple 0 directories, factory reset skips formating data/media.
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Is internal the emulated storage? ( The "0", Legacy and stuff )
WaryLouka said:
Is internal the emulated storage? ( The "0", Legacy and stuff )
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Yeah, its a pain when using foldermount and titanium backup, if you have the extra directories. Data/media/0/0 and so on . I'm Sure they can be a bother in other situations as well. .
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Paranoid. It has all the features of CM that you would need and its hybrid settings.
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Thank you. Still, should i move on to Paranoid or stay on Cyanogen?
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Personally, i like ROMs which incorporate paranoid aspects.
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Choose both, boot it with blackhawk next kernel :thumbup:
The only kernel with dual boot support for the tab 2
Send from invader Zim's spaceship.
search on internet for Rom called jelly bam its awesome and its a combine pac Rom.
it uses latest cyanogenmod build and have paranoid android incorporated.
it will be best for u .i think so
I flashed paranoidandroid on my Tab2-p3100 but i had problem with the mic, which was not working at all.
I never flashed cyanogenmod on my tab (may be I am afraid of the term "nightly" makes it seem very unstable, you know!, though, they say they are as stable as they come).
Now there is this PAC-ROM , claims to have all-in-one features of all the roms together, i flashed it as well, it was also a good rom to test, but there were some bugs in it (you can refer to the thread), now I am using Adishakti's Dark-Fantasy-2 rom, which is a modded paranoidandroid+AOSP+ maybe caynogenmod ROM but it is really very good and stable, least of glitches i noticed elsewhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212582
That would be my opinion about it.
anurag_xpert said:
I flashed paranoidandroid on my Tab2-p3100 but i had problem with the mic, which was not working at all.
I never flashed cyanogenmod on my tab (may be I am afraid of the term "nightly" makes it seem very unstable, you know!, though, they say they are as stable as they come).
Now there is this PAC-ROM , claims to have all-in-one features of all the roms together, i flashed it as well, it was also a good rom to test, but there were some bugs in it (you can refer to the thread), now I am using Adishakti's Dark-Fantasy-2 rom, which is a modded paranoidandroid+AOSP+ maybe caynogenmod ROM but it is really very good and stable, least of glitches i noticed elsewhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212582
That would be my opinion about it.
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DarkFantasy is PAC ROM with Sony launcher and some eye/ear candy.
Please, I beg you, try cyanogenmod. If your uncomfortable tyr the cyanogenmod RC 2. It is the most stable ROM I have used. I have used to for almost 3 months now. Since I am a flashaholic i flash other ROM's often but i find cyanogenmod the best and I always go back to it.
Try it. Please.
Luigi2012SM64DS said:
DarkFantasy is PAC ROM with Sony launcher and some eye/ear candy.
Please, I beg you, try cyanogenmod. If your uncomfortable tyr the cyanogenmod RC 2. It is the most stable ROM I have used. I have used to for almost 3 months now. Since I am a flashaholic i flash other ROM's often but i find cyanogenmod the best and I always go back to it.
Try it. Please.
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I agree.
and Sony things are just mods that you can flash in a Rom.
use this app:
pimpmyRom
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Droidlover123 said:
I agree.
and Sony things are just mods that you can flash in a Rom.
use this app:
pimpmyRom
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I agree, also. I think it is funny how people go crazy over ROMs which are just other roms modified to the makers preferences. Not to say the makers do not deserve credit for their hard work, but why not take a good ROM and mod it to your own liking. Just an opinion.
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Wow, so many comments on my "2cents"
Maybe my comment was perceived as "noob rant"
I had some experience with cyanogenmod in the past with some older phones (gingerbread ones) and definitely i was hooked to it then. But like I said, I was just afraid to try it on my Tab because of that dreadful suffix to it, and Luigi, your comment has really moved me
I am a member at cyanogenmod forum for last 2 years by the same name and I think on this forum too by the same name.
I actually had nothing much to post on xda previously because almost everything I wanted to know was already posted and i used this forum's knowledge to flash friends' phones mostly and had no experience of anything i used so nothing to post, but, since I now own a Galaxy tab P3100 and most of the time I am reading this section about the tab, I just wanted to share what i thought appropriate, that's all.
Thanks for pointing out that the rom I was talking about is a modded PAC-ROM, and I think what one flashes and uses is a matter of personal choice, i just shared my opinion as i think the OP asked for that.
Thanks for the comments
Alright installed cyanogenmod "latest nightly":good:
Working furiously since last 3 hrs installing all my apps all over again
Cleaned my internal memory (wiped it)
Maybe i'll come to like it.
anurag_xpert said:
Alright installed cyanogenmod "latest nightly":good:
Working furiously since last 3 hrs installing all my apps all over again
Cleaned my internal memory (wiped it)
Maybe i'll come to like it.
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Titanium backup will save you some headaches. unless you used it and it still took that long, then wow that is a lot of apps. Lol
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bluecarbon said:
Titanium backup will save you some headaches. unless you used it and it still took that long, then wow that is a lot of apps. Lol
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Actually I had a huge backup of applications but I happen to read the SGT2 cyanogenmod nightly thread and right there in the first or second post users are warned against using titanium backup to restore apps. And I thaought, what the hell, maybe I need to wipe Internal memory clean from time to time so why not now.
Somewhere in the forum a new app backup software is suggested, "helium backup"! Any experience with that?
So now we are going way off topic
Back to the topic, after using the new ROM whole night (seriously I was on a night shift!), I found out it to be lot better than someone else's modded version, I used "PimpMyRom" to my heart's content!!!!!
anurag_xpert said:
Actually I had a huge backup of applications but I happen to read the SGT2 cyanogenmod nightly thread and right there in the first or second post users are warned against using titanium backup to restore apps. And I thaought, what the hell, maybe I need to wipe Internal memory clean from time to time so why not now.
Somewhere in the forum a new app backup software is suggested, "helium backup"! Any experience with that?
So now we are going way off topic
Back to the topic, after using the new ROM whole night (seriously I was on a night shift!), I found out it to be lot better than someone else's modded version, I used "PimpMyRom" to my heart's content!!!!!
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Bro it works fine for me
And as alternative u can use Rom toolbox it's awesome
And one question to u that do you see any difference by using pimpmyrom tweaks??????
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Droidlover123 said:
Bro it works fine for me
And as alternative u can use Rom toolbox it's awesome
And one question to u that do you see any difference by using pimpmyrom tweaks??????
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Yes, I used pimpmyrom to add bravia2 engine, the sound tweaks, gps mod for better GPS lock, except for the quality of video, all other things improved as expected. I could not notice difference in video quality.
Gprs was also improved, no 3g where I live.
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