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[Q] Samsung galaxy s i9000 noob asking

Hello xda forum! I am new and totally NOOB! I recently bought a galaxy s i9000 from a little research in the forum I decided that I have to root it because I am already having a lot of problems.. I am having now the original firmware from samsung(updated via kies) and I am in version 2.3.3 (basebend version I9000XXJVO and kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVI-CL210427 [email protected] #2 ...I have no idea what are those things!!! and build number GINGERBREAD.XWJVI) I want to root it on Ice cream sandwich! It look so cool and fast. but I have no idea how and which rom to choose because I saw 3-4 different in the forum.
So...
1. I want to learn how to root and what do I need.
2. I want your opinions on the ics roms (suggest me whats the best)
3. Is everyone have the same problem with the battery!?
4. If I done this and then I want to take the rom out is it possible?
I really thanks you for your time! and sorry if I created a same post..
more info about my phone (found them with a code):
GT-i9000HKDEUR
PDA I9000XWJVI
PHONE I9000 XXJVO
CSC I9000 XXJV9
Thanks again for everything!!!

1)To root your Galaxy S you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 quick and easy.
2) I personally have not used the ICS roms for SGS but this one seems to be the most stable one around http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223
3) Battery issues plagued me when I got my SGS as well, I would suggest getting something like Juice Defender off the market it can greatly help out battery life
4) Yes it is possible to go back to stock firmware all you need to do is flash back the stock firmware which you can find through Google.

1)to root my galaxy I used a modded kernel like cf root or semaphore which give you the root permissions and cwm
2)i never tried a ics rom because i'll try one of them when they will become stable, i don't like beta/alpha roms
3)battery isn't very very good...i can arrive till 8 pm normally, but if i start playing, wifi, music...in 4 hours battery is ko
4)yes if you want to take the rom out, you can flash a stock firmware/rom
hope it helps
then tell me how it has gone

thanks guys for your answers..I will think about doing it..and if I have any other question I will ask you...really thanks from your help

I use and still testing the stock ICS and i have to say that you MUST not install it in my experience so far in a week it have some issues. I am a noob too but learning, and this is a very versatil phone to use and manage. Meanwhile i sugest to upgrade to oldEr versions of GINGERBREAD
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

[Q] Help Please! SGS2 - ROM - UHLPG

Hey guys, sorry but I cannot seem to find any information on this.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2, i9100, and I want to root it.
The problem I am having is that I am a [noob] yes I admitted it, but I cannot seem to find the ROM for my device.
I attached a screenshot of my device's about section.
Now I know that the steps are to use ODIN, and then download a CF root, but I can't seem to find my ROM. I am from an island called Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean) and I have updated my device to ICS.
Can anyone please explain to me, what the hell do I have to do to root this device? I want to install a custom rom, if anyone can vouch for a nice smooth rom that looks great!
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
ZetaJynx!

This method needs to have an external card to your sii. Put the files both in external and internal card too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100

Now if u want to install a custom rom install first a custom kernel for samsung ics 4.0.3 (not aokp aosp) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702166 and after install rom. U can do this using the temporary cwm u downloaded before. Is the safest way this because custom kernels had injected cwm and not using temporary cwm. Read well the instructions of the developer before installing , also check before installing a custom rom if it has a safe kernel because excists a brick bug at samsung roms 4.0.4 and +.

[Q] Xperia Ray (ST18i) Jelly Bean Update

Hello,
Can any one tell me in a simple pointed way to upgrade my Xperia Ray to Jelly Bean. I am currently on ICS.
I would appreciate a simple point wise response with links to files to be downloaded.
Thanks.

Do u need official rom or custom roms...?
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app

Karchikumar said:
Do u need official rom or custom roms...?
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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Custom ROM, Official JB ROM is not released for 2011 Xperia phones. Moreover, ICS is damn too slow and hence wanted to try out Super Jelly Bean. Don't know what should be the exact sequence of events.
Appreciate any help!

No ROMs I could update
jsbworld said:
Custom ROM, Official JB ROM is not released for 2011 Xperia phones. Moreover, ICS is damn too slow and hence wanted to try out Super Jelly Bean. Don't know what should be the exact sequence of events.
Appreciate any help!
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And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.

jsbworld said:
And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.
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Hello. How come you didn't get an answer yet? To flash any custom rom all you have to do is to unlock bootloader. Just google the phase "Unlocking the boot loader" and the first link will lead you to the official website with all the instructions (I can't post links since I'm new here). The only problem is that your warranty will be void (if it is a problem). Some roms can be flashed without unlocking, but Super Jelly Bean is not one of them (as far as I know).

jsbworld said:
And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.
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Actually before I used SJB 7 for my ROM on my Ray.. I used ICS 4.0.4 Stock ROM from SONY, but ICS stock ROM too laggy.. So I decide to change to custom ROM and I use SJB with fusion kernel 5.4 and it works fine... ICS 4.0.4 can root.. just follow instruction on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135918

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Hi, maybe am late or maybe not, anyway
I recommend using test point method to unlock your bootloader so you don't lose your DRM data. Proceed with caution do not attempt this if you don't know what you are doing,** I take NO responsibility if something happen to your phone, you are doing this at your own risk.**
here is the links: www[DOT]androidflip[DOT]com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
sorry am a new user i can't post links replace [DOT] by .
And also i recommend using Super Jelly Bean 8.0 as its a great ROM very smooth and with nearly no issue.
hit thanks button if this help.

devilkid9210 said:
Hi, maybe am late or maybe not, anyway
I recommend using test point method to unlock your bootloader so you don't lose your DRM data. Proceed with caution do not attempt this if you don't know what you are doing,** I take NO responsibility if something happen to your phone, you are doing this at your own risk.**
here is the links: www[DOT]androidflip[DOT]com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
sorry am a new user i can't post links replace [DOT] by .
And also i recommend using Super Jelly Bean 8.0 as its a great ROM very smooth and with nearly no issue.
hit thanks button if this help.
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Thanks everyone. With so many help options provided by you fellas, I could flash custom roms. After trying virtually everything, I've settled with SJB 8.
Thanks,
Jitendra

Tried various ROMs and I must say this forum is very helpful.
Not sure how do I close the thread, incase there is any need for it.

[Q] i cant seem to find a Rom for p6200

Hi guys,
This is my first post in xda...
I recently updated my p6200 to android 4.1.2 using odin and then rooted it. Now i want a custom rom (preferably cm10 or 10.1) so i have been searching for threads like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842090
But, the doenload link doesnt see to work..!!!
I know this is kinda stupid but after 3 days of searching for a single link this is my only option so a sincere request to the mods to please not delete this thread..
Also i have noval launcher as my stock and i deleted touchwiz launcher. Now i dont think that matters but just in case ( im a noob to android hacking )

theXerminator said:
Hi guys,
This is my first post in xda...
I recently updated my p6200 to android 4.1.2 using odin and then rooted it. Now i want a custom rom (preferably cm10 or 10.1) so i have been searching for threads like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842090
But, the doenload link doesnt see to work..!!!
I know this is kinda stupid but after 3 days of searching for a single link this is my only option so a sincere request to the mods to please not delete this thread..
Also i have noval launcher as my stock and i deleted touchwiz launcher. Now i dont think that matters but just in case ( im a noob to android hacking )
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What are you trying to achieve? The stock based ROMs are much more stable than the CM ROMs. There's no need or use to delete things and if you delete too much you will start to cause problems.

DigitalMD said:
What are you trying to achieve? The stock based ROMs are much more stable than the CM ROMs. There's no need or use to delete things and if you delete too much you will start to cause problems.
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I'm not trying to ACHIEVE anything.!!!! :angel:
I just want a custom ROM coz I don't like touchwiz and that is exactly the reason for me deleting touchwizhome.apk
Anyways I just added that info coz I thought that would affect the process of flashing custom Roms....
Can u pls find me a working link for cm10 or 10.1 or aokp which has been ported to p6200. I really want a custom ROM
Pls help

theXerminator said:
I'm not trying to ACHIEVE anything.!!!! :angel:
I just want a custom ROM coz I don't like touchwiz and that is exactly the reason for me deleting touchwizhome.apk
Anyways I just added that info coz I thought that would affect the process of flashing custom Roms....
Can u pls find me a working link for cm10 or 10.1 or aokp which has been ported to p6200. I really want a custom ROM
Pls help
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I am not aware of any fully functional CM based or other custom ROMs for the P62xx series. The is a CM11 ROM that is a work in progress on the forum. I would install the latest stock 4.1.2 , root and then install a third party launcher , lock screen and other items to make it look the way I want. That will get you a stable, basically custom ROM. I think its unlikely that a stable CM11 will ever appear unless Samsung releases a stock 4.4 from which to build on and CM 10 is now outdated with no developers to support it.

Have you tried the development section.. There are alot of custom roms there.. PAC, Omni to name a few..

Try the Omni4.4.2 it is still in development but it works great and having KitKat on this Tablets is awesome

Guys pardon for my ignorance(im new to this upgrading/flashing thing) but how do you install custom roms?
I'm considering it an option because after i flashed my p6200 with the new jellybean rom via odin, my tablet works until it got battery drained and now stuck on "boot-loop", I've done the CWM wipe/reset data thing but still stuck in that loading screen, I also did try reflashing it with the same jelly bean firmware but still stuck.. I'm thinking installing a custom rom might make it work again..
or if you do have the old honeycomb stock rom for P6200 DXKL2 firmware that i could use via odin.

Try this
[GT-P6200] Official ICS 4.0.4 firmware (Nov 2012) [STOCK/UNROOTED]
or
[Official FIRMWARES] Galaxy Tab Plus P6200/P6210/SGH-T869]
or
[ROM][Stock] P6200XXLB1 [16.02.2012][Android 3.2]
or
Samsung Updates Latest Firmware - LIVE!
flash via Odin

kwakman said:
Try this
[GT-P6200] Official ICS 4.0.4 firmware (Nov 2012) [STOCK/UNROOTED]
or
[Official FIRMWARES] Galaxy Tab Plus P6200/P6210/SGH-T869]
or
[ROM][Stock] P6200XXLB1 [16.02.2012][Android 3.2]
or
Samsung Updates Latest Firmware - LIVE!
flash via Odin
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Thanks man! but all links provided here are from "hotfile" which is now closed.. also for some weird reason I cant seem to download from Samobile.. any other suggestions guys?

try this man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410800
it looks like a fantastic rom based on its features . i also saw good feedbacks from other user's using it
i am currently downloading it right now so i cant give a feedback for now
give it a try

EzreaL. said:
try this man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410800
it looks like a fantastic rom based on its features . i also saw good feedbacks from other user's using it
i am currently downloading it right now so i cant give a feedback for now
give it a try
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does it work for you?
I've downloaded this man.. copied it to my sdcard and then installed it through CWM recovery, now I get to the part where I had to choose stuff, like pre-installment settings like whether to choose "wipe user data" and such, and then install "samsung exclusive?" or "default install" or "remove bloatware", so there after choosing my options it then goes to this page with texts and the android robot at the background, it was so fast that I didn't even get to read what is written, i remember only "wipe?" or sort of, it goes for like a second and then restart back to the
"samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus" loading screen, it's already been a while and it's still stuck in there, I wonder if that is normal, or again like any other stock rom i've flashed with using (odin method) this is stuck and going nowhere?
help! i wanted to post this at the development thread of this certain rom, but Im not allowed due to having few posts i guess?
and by the way, could someone share a ".pit" file for the p6200, i think it might be helpful for making this tab work again, thanks!

Aeolian1916 said:
does it work for you?
I've downloaded this man.. copied it to my sdcard and then installed it through CWM recovery, now I get to the part where I had to choose stuff, like pre-installment settings like whether to choose "wipe user data" and such, and then install "samsung exclusive?" or "default install" or "remove bloatware", so there after choosing my options it then goes to this page with texts and the android robot at the background, it was so fast that I didn't even get to read what is written, i remember only "wipe?" or sort of, it goes for like a second and then restart back to the
"samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus" loading screen, it's already been a while and it's still stuck in there, I wonder if that is normal, or again like any other stock rom i've flashed with using (odin method) this is stuck and going nowhere?
help! i wanted to post this at the development thread of this certain rom, but Im not allowed due to having few posts i guess?
and by the way, could someone share a ".pit" file for the p6200, i think it might be helpful for making this tab work again, thanks!
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sadly man we have same experienced on it. i am also stucked on the samsung logo.
finding a new rom again

EzreaL. said:
sadly man we have same experienced on it. i am also stucked on the samsung logo.
finding a new rom again
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oh I see, let me know man if you could find something that might work, it's already been 2 weeks since I soft bricked this device..

Aeolian1916 said:
Thanks man! but all links provided here are from "hotfile" which is now closed.. also for some weird reason I cant seem to download from Samobile.. any other suggestions guys?
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I can send to my dropbox any file If u want.

[Q] Newbie Questions

hi i'm a samsung galaxy ace plus s7500 user with gingerbread 2.3.6 OS
i have a few questions and i hope all of experts,forums members and anyone can help me
the questions;
1. i plan to upgrade my phone OS from gingerbread 2.3.6 to anything upgraded OS that suitable,how i 'm gonaa do it ?:
a) do i have to used a custom ROM?
b) does the modification can affect overall system?
c) what is the pro and cont of using it?
i hope all the experts,forums member and anyone can teach me step by step about this thing and i pray that god bless all of you..
please help me

to do that you must flash a custom rom since gingerbread is the latest official rom exists.
to flash a custom rom you just follow the guide in general section (procedure is root your phone -> flash a custom recovery -> flash custom rom through recovery)
by overall system what do you mean? you can overclock(increase processor speed and such), by using a custom rom most of the time you'll have more free RAM since the official rom you're using has a lot of processes you don't need running in the background.
pros - much faster phone, you can install stuff that only works on newer versions of OS (such as google chrome and root only applications)
cons - if you choose an unstable rom it might have bugs, either way known bugs should be posted in the thread,
you can brick your phone if you do something wrong (although most of the time fixable but requires much effort from your side)
and you need to learn the process and what you're actually doing.
good luck im no expert but I flashed a few roms on my ace plus.