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Who has the VM USA Galaxy S2 variant, what did you flash and are currently running? I am curious to know what others use as daily drivers, what has worked for them, and how they went about obtaining it.
I have looked around but to no avail in the last few months have I seen a huge dev support for SPH-D710VMUB. I have successfully updated my phone to sxtp GB28 Rom w/ root and MidnightRom but have not tried CM10.1 because of rom issues and flashing confusion.
I have recently flashed CarbonRom (LOVE IT) because it was listed in MidnightRoms goomanager app under "other compatible roms". At the time I did not know it was strictly for Sprint but it took okay. Everything seems to work flawlessly except data of course (no 3G/4G therefore no MMS, GPS, etc.) I have looked at APN apps (have a thread made for that), but no luck on getting any of it to work.
Check out my thread on CarbonRom. I'm thinking of close it down since I have this one up now. It has images and links however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319952
Please, VM users/devs, use this thread to openly discuss and share anything pertaining to this device.
Another one
Found another awesome rom called ReVolt:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=22
Check it out. Probably need to flash a Sprint ICS or older modem to get data to work on Virgin Mobile.
Btw, I did get data working by flashing a Sprint ICS/GB modem. Check out my thread on that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314896
I'd like to introduce another awesome ROM called Domination. Go check it out for the E4GT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273050
Note that these are ROMs that I have tested. There could be more out there!
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If you want to recover your touchwiz nandroid coming from a CM10 based ROM or clockwork mod recovery, you will need to restore first time using CWM then when your new ROM and recovery are flashed, boot up system then go back into recovery (which should now be Agats) and restore the nandroid one more time doing this.
The reason being, CM10 CWM is not fully compatible with TW basedbased ROMs and so they won't fully restore your ROM. I figured this out myself.
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Did you use clockwork to install those? If so how did you install it?
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bbradf44 said:
Did you use clockwork to install those? If so how did you install it?
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The best ROM I have found for my Samsung Galaxy SII is "RootBox-JB-i9100-V4.0". Long battery life, super fast UI, all latest utilities and features. I love my SII with this ROM
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Did you use clockwork to install those? If so how did you install it?
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It's a little complicated than that. Remember, on Samsung phones, the rom and recovery are intertwined. Meaning when you flash your ROM it will have a recovery specific to that ROM. CWM/CM10 recoveries aren't fully compatible with TouchWiz Roms. You'll need an altered version of CWM/TWRP for that.
I went and flashed GB28 rooted with Agats recovery by sxtp developers. It has a full tutorial on that page. Specific to virgin mobile. You'll need to download the drivers and software and its pretty straight forward. I'll post a link.
If you want to go from there to a CM10 based ROM afterwards, I can help you.
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It's a little complicated than that. Remember, on Samsung phones, the rom and recovery are intertwined. Meaning when you flash your ROM it will have a recovery specific to that ROM. CWM/CM10 recoveries aren't fully compatible with TouchWiz Roms. You'll need an altered version of CWM/TWRP for that.
I went and flashed GB28 rooted with Agats recovery by sxtp developers. It has a full tutorial on that page. Specific to virgin mobile. You'll need to download the drivers and software and its pretty straight forward. I'll post a link.
If you want to go from there to a CM10 based ROM afterwards, I can help you.
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Now if I'm already rooted will running that method to get the recovery mess anything up? And will that recovery flash cm10.1?
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Now if I'm already rooted will running that method to get the recovery mess anything up? And will that recovery flash cm10.1?
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No. Most all of the ROMs you flash will have root access in one form or another. TW will have SuperSU and CM10, SuperUser/BusyBox most likely. So don't worry about root. And when you flash a ROM, you will be flashing its new recovery also. No, it should not mess anything up if you follow the method specific to the ROM.
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Here is what I would do: Use Odin (mobile or PC) to flash a rooted version of your stock ROM. It could have a recovery to it or not. If not, then after you flash the stock ROM, flash a compatible recovery. I used Agats for TW. Once you have that, download the CM10 zip, boot into recovery. It is advised you follow their instructions however this is how I did mine. It worked for the most part.
Once you are in agats cwm recovery, wipe data/ factory reset/cache/dalvik. Don't think you need to format, but to he safe it'd be system/cache/data (check on that). Don't format internal or you will lose everything (like backups and zips among the important). You can then flash your ROM and gapps.
Reboot, will take a little while. Then go back into recovery when you can (it should be a new recovery that came with the ROM). Do all of the same methods above for a clean install of your ROM in this new recovery. Boot, and you SHOULD be set to go. Hope this helps.
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So I already have rooted and im still on stock rom. Do I need to reflash a stock rooted rom? If not how do I flash the recovery from mobile odin and where do I get that file?
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So I already have rooted and im still on stock rom. Do I need to reflash a stock rooted rom? If not how do I flash the recovery from mobile odin and where do I get that file?
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You can google virgin mobile galaxy s2 gb28 recovery. It'll be on sex tapes forums. Follow their guide and they will have rooted and unrooted versions of the official jellybean release with agats. Also look for a user named TheBritton who has, literally a "noobs guide" to all ROMs/methods with links, for our phone. I'll find a link.
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Garymeister said:
You can google virgin mobile galaxy s2 gb28 recovery. It'll be on sex tapes forums. Follow their guide and they will have rooted and unrooted versions of the official jellybean release with agats. Also look for a user named TheBritton who has, literally a "noobs guide" to all ROMs/methods with links, for our phone. I'll find a link.
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Here:
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...347-guide-basic-wip-rooting-roms-newbies.html
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AS ALWAYS DO A NANDROID BACKUP OF STOCK AND USE TITANIUM FOR APPS
You can use rwilco's repository for files and his how-to description for odin here:
http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...-D710VMUB)/Tutorials/SPHD710VMUB-OneClick.php
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Thanks! So if I use mobile odin would it work if I download the recovery in .tar and select the kernel and hit flash?
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Thanks! So if I use mobile odin would it work if I download the recovery in .tar and select the kernel and hit flash?
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Yes, it did for me. I used Mobile Odin Pro because it was updated to recognize our version of E4GT. Try it on the free version and see if it takes.
How do I know if it took?
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How do I know if it took?
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Is it done? Boot into recovery. Download ROM toolbox and use its Rebooter menu. Or do the manual way.
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Status 7 trying to install cm10.1...
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Status 7 trying to install cm10.1...
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So you have the recovery flashed then. Which? Agats is for Touchwiz based ROMs not Cyanogenmod technically. Try my method. Go to sxtps website and look for GB28 w/Agats recovery. Flash a touchwiz ROM, like MidnightRom, then try CM10. (Or one of the better ROMs mentioned in this thread).
Official GB28 via Odin:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=190
Recovery+GB28:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=191
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Hello
I am new to Galaxy to Galaxy Tab
I want to root my GT-P3110 on 4.2.2 Samsung Stock
how do I do this
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hi, you can root your tablet by installing a custom recovery (like clockwork mod) and then installing cf auto root, that way you will have your stock firmware rooted. However i strongly recommend you to install a custom rom. Stock firmware comes preloaded with a lot of useless apps that occupymemory(ram and storage). If you install a custom rom your 3110 will feel more light and there is no need to root as they come already rooted. I have installed cyanogen mod in my 3110 and im 100% satisfied. Also best guide i ve found is the official cyanogen http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p3110
remember if you install a custom rom "Rooting the stock firmware is neither recommended nor necessary."
Thanks mate
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Instead of sticking to android 4.2.2, I recommend u to install 4.3 Roms like hellfire,slimbean etc,,,they are rooted by default and comes with lots of features that doesn't come on stock ROM,,stock based 4.2.2 lags a lot,,,and gaming performance is excellent in these 4.3 based ROMs, but as suggested by @katsika you gotta have custom recovery like CWM installed
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jack54782 said:
Hello
I am new to Galaxy to Galaxy Tab
I want to root my GT-P3110 on 4.2.2 Samsung Stock
how do I do this
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1.Enable usb debugging.2.Turn off your P3110.3.Go to download mode by pressing Volume+/Power.3Download Odin 3.5.Download expressowifi or something.5.Put in Odin 3 (where is pda section is).6.Your device will reboot.7.Enjoy.(Warranty will be void but you can unroot with odin using stock roms.:laugh:
If there is a questions please let me know ;D
Hi, I am new on forums
I have a Galaxy S3 international version.
I installed cyanogenmod using cyanogenmod installer. It changed my phone's OS but my phone wasn't rooted. I want to root my device.
Please help.
Himanshu97 said:
Hi, I am new on forums
I have a Galaxy S3 international version.
I installed cyanogenmod using cyanogenmod installer. It changed my phone's OS but my phone wasn't rooted. I want to root my device.
Please help.
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Your phone has to be rooted to install any os on it. I could be wrong but my android device required it
Well to start your phone was never rooted so its not a "re-root" or anything like that. You just need to simply root your phone & install a custom recovery. Im sure you can find those instructions googling or here on xda
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Ide recommend a stock rom like cleanrom and I think there are a few on xda.
Until you get used to recovery and the other aspects of rooting. It gets a little complex when you first start down this path. Be careful and always follow all instructions.
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Hi all,
I have a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T210R). It has never been rooted.
I am thinking to root it and flash a custom recovery and custom ROM on it.
Can someone please point me to the right direction
such as BEST custom recovery and BEST custom ROM right now?
Happy Valentine to everyone, and
Thank you very much for your info and help.
mygalaxynote2 said:
Hi all,
I have a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T210R). It has never been rooted.
I am thinking to root it and flash a custom recovery and custom ROM on it.
Can someone please point me to the right direction
such as BEST custom recovery and BEST custom ROM right now?
Happy Valentine to everyone, and
Thank you very much for your info and help.
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Hi. Now, i use a stock rom. I rooted the rom and flash this bloat remover in cwm. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566123
Also this rom its good http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507772 , but i prefer stock.
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I've been running TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503063 along with SEAL ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486388.
Noticed a considerable performance increase over other ROMs. Not having Touchwiz or any other Samsung apps is also a big bonus for me.
Just an FYI, these threads aren't allowed on xda.
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I can only prefere The Rockettab lite with newest Blackhawk Kernel.
Ive got an Antutu Bench Mark from 12000 Pointe ,with stock was it 9600 ( release date Aug.2013 )
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The Rockettab lite Rom and the Bl ackhawk Kernel you will find at Develepmont thread for the Tab3 7.0 SM-T210.
Here are the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507772
Blackhawk Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439564
Customrecovery and Root CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853
Twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219
The best rom is the one YOU like best. Flash and find out.
We all have different needs and tastes....its a silly question to ask others to decide what's best for you.
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It is your tab so you have to do a little testing to find the one that you like the best.
IMO, S.E.A.L. with the blackhawk kernel and CWM works wonderful for me.
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seal or rockettab for me.
I customized the rom for myself changes here and there and its really good.
Make sure u flash kernel as above makes a big difference
Same question here:
I am looking for the best ROm, wich for me will be something like CM (CyanogenMod) - I need it lite and small - to make the device to be fast.
I dont need any special features - The device owned by NON tech guy.
Any advice?
Thanks!
anyone can tell what is the cleanest ROM for Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T210R) ?
Lol did u find a rom? I dont think their too intrested in your posts hahaha , I may dev a rom myseld for it....
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pitbull1728 said:
Lol did u find a rom? I dont think their too intrested in your posts hahaha , I may dev a rom myseld for it....
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the device has the original ROM on it.
Do you have any suggestion for making the device running quicker? without all Samsung apps etc
thanks
shakta said:
the device has the original ROM on it.
Do you have any suggestion for making the device running quicker? without all Samsung apps etc
thanks
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For some reason this device never got the attention that others did. As such all rooms are based off stock. Your best bet is to root it and install Titanium Backup. Then remove all the boatware with it.
I'm running Rocket Tab Rom on mine and have been happy with it.
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I've been running Rocket Tab Lite v3.1. The lite version doesn't have the Samsung stuff. I have had a very good experience with it. I also flashed the Blackhawk kernel.
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opethehowdyman said:
I've been running Rocket Tab Lite v3.1. The lite version doesn't have the Samsung stuff. I have had a very good experience with it. I also flashed the Blackhawk kernel.
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Hi,
Is there anyway to flash this rom but to stay woth the same stock Theme?
The device is gonna be used with a non-tech person.
Thanks
I see no real difference from stock. This is not like a Cyanogenmod build, it still has the look of Touch wiz. Mainly it just has the Samsung apps removed. I have noticed a great improvement in both performance and battery life with the Rocket Tab ROM.
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My advice is until there's more options.....root, get titanium backup and freeze a crapload of bloat...especially all the Samsung stuff, greenify and battery and smoothness are as good as it gets I think.
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opethehowdyman said:
I see no real difference from stock. This is not like a Cyanogenmod build, it still has the look of Touch wiz. Mainly it just has the Samsung apps removed. I have noticed a great improvement in both performance and battery life with the Rocket Tab ROM.
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Hi,
Mt device stucked.
I tried the Rocket Tab guide and I flashed the PhilZ Touch recovery from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468441
Which had a link to this page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653391 )
I flashed this recovery:
philz_touch_6.19.3-lt02wifi.zip
Then I tried to flash the Rocket ROM and I got an error and now the device stucked on Samsung logo.
Attached a photo shows the error.
Please help. Thanks
Hi I'm wondering what is the best custom recovery for the s4 stock rom 4.4.2 odex and how to install it, it took me awhile to even root my phone because I didn't want to brick it. Anyways I really need I custom recovery because I would like to install the s5 lockscreen but apparently I need a deoxeded rom
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