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[ROM][Updated 20/01/11] Higgsy Modded 2.2 ROM - Minimal Moto/Chinese

As I've said before "I ain't No Dev" but like to mod ROM's etc in my own way, A few people had asked me if I would put my 2.2 modded Froyo ROM out there so I am going to.
Please read all of the OP - Coz to be fair I haven't written it for the sake of it!!
Aim: TO provide a fully working, deodexed ROM from the Chinese release, with little or no Chinese and minimal Blur, google apps included. Released as a blank canvas so users can customize to their taste.
This is a the 2.2 Chinese Froyo ROM, Mostly all Chinese has been removed so you won't see any in day to day use. I can only find Chinese in the disclaimers of some (maybe one) stock apps, it is deodexed by me.
So all the Chinese apps are removed and a great deal of "motobloat" including all the social networking stuff etc etc. I have left the stuff i like in there, for example I like the blue dialler/contacts/email app.
I have put this out as a blank canvas, It has launcherpro as the default launcher, because it is my favourite launcher, you can remove this and the blur launcher is still there if you want it, when you boot the homescreens will be blank ready for your own customisations.
It also contains the follow essential apps installed to system/app:
Titanium Backup
Tenfars Defy Recovery
Milestone Overclock
This are truely great apps and suggest you donate to the authors if you think so too!
This is overclocked as standard to my preferred cpu scaling mhz/vsel using My Set Scaling script . The reason for this is that at the moment setvsel is force closing on me.
Scaling is as follows:
900/46
600/36
300/26
Download the file here:
Higgsys_Modded_2.2CN
So installing:
Extract the Higgsy_Modded_2.2CN folder from the zip file you downloaded. Place on your SD card in the goapkrev/backup/ folder (along with your previous backups)
From 2.21/2.34 Eclair based ROMsm + 2.2 Chinese Froyo PROVIDING YOU NEVER FLASHED 2.51 ECLAIR:NEW Process 19/01/10
I have spent the most of today trying to trackdown this Flash bug and while can't pin it down (like looking for a needle in a haystack.) I have found a method that works to get it back for me. Its seems it is all in the method... Now as is says in the title I don't think this will work for people that have been on 2.51 Eclair ROM in the past, try the other method.
1)power phone down
2)press Power +vol Down, then when the warning triangle comes up press bottom right of the screen to get into stock recovery.
3)clear data/cache
4)Select the reboot option in recovery while holding vol up, to get into bootloader
5)Flash the 2.34 No Blur Eclair .sbf Get 2.34 Here Guide Here
6)Once flashed, root via z4root and install clockworkmod
7)boot into clockwork mod and install Higgsy_Modded_2.2CNGet 2.2 Chinese .sbf here
8)Once installed reboot now - it will fail and stick at the moto screen - pull the battery
9)Hold power+vol up to get back into bootloader
10) flash the 2.2 Chinese .sbf Get 2.2 Chinese .sbf here Guide Here
11)Once Flashed reboot
12)Once rebooted root using the superoneclick method then reboot
13)install recovery then reboot
14)Go into backup/restore and choose advanced, then choose the Higgsy_Modded_2.2CN folder, then choose to install the system only.
15)once completed reboot
16) test Camera.
Coming from 2.51 Eclair ROM:
I really don't know but it seems 2.51 breaks things such as the camera/flash. It's going to be hard to support people coming from this, as I never had the rom and I'm not going to install it due to all the issues it causes. EDIT: Morphin kindly posted the method that he used:
1) Clear data/cache with normal recovery
2) restore original 2.51 sbf from motorola
3) root with superoneclickFor2.1
4) install nandroid recovery
5) clear data/cache with nandroid recovery
6) install Higgsy backup with nandroid recovery
7) install Flash light fix alternative
8) wipe darvick-cache and permission fix
9) remove battery, boot into bootloader
10) install boot_only sbf
11) shutdown, reboot into bootloader
12) install camera fix sbf
13) optinal install Ginger Theme http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10729253&postcount=489
14) install itfundbaseband.apk
15) reboot
Thanks go to:
Sorensiim for the hosting
The Defy community on XDA
The Vendors of the few apps already mentioned above
I can confirm that everything works for me including camera/flash/compass. Please follow the steps I have given for install, if you are having a problem after or with install, I need to know exactly the process you've followed to install.
UK Users (Possibly other countries?) if you want to get rid of the hyphen's in the dialler e.g. 555-555-555-555 install "Morelocale 2" from the market (free). Set custom locale to UK and gets rid of it.
Most of all enjoy and I hope that some of you guys will make use of this!
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Apps I think are well worth installing - some paid some not (I'm not affiliated to the vendors in anyway, but they are my favourites:
Widgetsoid 2(Free)
Launcherpro Plus (Paid) - Upgrade Launcher Pro for widget etc
Widget Locker (Paid) - best locker app
Titanium Backup Pro (Paid)- The paid version is excellent and saves alot of time
Beautiful Widgets (Paid) Nice Clock/Weather Widget.
Here mine:
Patches/Updates:
20/01/11 - Fix so that protected apps show in market. Flash zip via clockworkmod. Test by searching for the official Paypal app. Also an extra little tweak thrown in for good measure!
Market_protected_Apps_Fix.zip

Changelog:
20/01/11 - Made the flashing process a bit more clear, Added Fix so protected apps show in the Market.
19/01/11 - Updated the method of applying the rom, to try and get round the camera flash problem.
18/01/11 - Initial Release

The contact app, is it the one with facebook intergration from 2.21 or the one without FB integration from 2.34?

Hi Higgsy, could i flash 2.51 with this rom.
Ps good victory on the t-mobile data allowance.

pomah said:
The contact app, is it the one with facebook intergration from 2.21 or the one without FB integration from 2.34?
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All files are as per the Chinese ROM, I haven't hacked in any other apps. The contacts app does have the 3 screens, however the third (status updates) will never show anything as the apps that feed it have been removed, it will always say "no recent status updates".
7iain7 said:
Hi Higgsy, could i flash 2.51 with this rom.
Ps good victory on the t-mobile data allowance.
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Yeah it was a good victory for sure my mate! Was buzzing about that!
Now 2.51 is a bit of a grey area - I never flashed it you see. Due to the fact you can't flash the .sbf. I think it may possible as per other methods by restoring the back up then flashing the 2.2 boot only. I'll have a looks around tomorrow and see if I add the method. Really I can only guarantee this fully working by people flashing the Chinese 2.2 sbf first. It seemed people flashing that 2.51 introduced bugs.

Good work Higgsy. Thanks again. Please get down to porting 2.3 now
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App

just tried this coming from 2.51 and its very impressive, feels lightning fast.
only problem is that the camera + flash doesn't work although thats just a 2.51 problem id imagine.

R you live in China？？？？？？？？

jmitch268 said:
just tried this coming from 2.51 and its very impressive, feels lightning fast.
only problem is that the camera + flash doesn't work although thats just a 2.51 problem id imagine.
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yeah I think that brings bugs, maybe try bharials Fixes
chaihg said:
Good work Higgsy. Thanks again. Please get down to porting 2.3 now
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Unfortunately I'm no dev mate so porting 2.3 isn't going to happen from me at the moment!

hi higgsy,
thanks for the rom.
can I use this rom to fix the flash light malfunction? I am now already in 2.2 Chinese rom with everything working but flash light.

conradlyn said:
hi higgsy,
thanks for the rom.
can I use this rom to fix the flash light malfunction? I am now already in 2.2 Chinese rom with everything working but flash light.
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have you flashed 2.51 in the past as that breaks things. If not and you went from 2.21/2.34 flashed the 2.2 chinese .sbf, and you follow my guidelines on how to flash e.g. wiping, then I see no reason why it wouldn't as it works on mine.

Great rom. Thanks
Is there any way to fix the google talk/market problem?
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App

pinkllama said:
Great rom. Thanks
Is there any way to fix the google talk/market problem?
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App
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Not sure what you mean. Both work 100% for me
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App

pinkllama said:
Great rom. Thanks
Is there any way to fix the google talk/market problem?
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App
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think thats something youve done because the market atleast, worked fine when i was on it

Sounds good Higgsy.
I've been delaying the jump to Froyo because I don't have the time lately to bugfix things, but I guess I have no excuses now.
Thanks, I'll try it tonight!

JIT enabled?
Working on installing 2.2 now. Does this backup have JIT enabled as well?

Higgsy said:
have you flashed 2.51 in the past as that breaks things. If not and you went from 2.21/2.34 flashed the 2.2 chinese .sbf, and you follow my guidelines on how to flash e.g. wiping, then I see no reason why it wouldn't as it works on mine.
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very nice job you've done higgsy.. one question before I jump to this rom, I'm currently using 2.34 no blur rom..
if the 2.51 rom is not downgradeable.. would this 2.2 chinesse rom can be downgradeable to the 2.34 again? just in case...

I'm running 2.1-update1 stock ROM. Can I update to this ROM?
Thanks-

mdragon152 said:
Working on installing 2.2 now. Does this backup have JIT enabled as well?
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One of the biggest points about 2.2 was the update of the Dalvik compiler. Froyo always has JIT enabled.

pinkllama said:
Great rom. Thanks
Is there any way to fix the google talk/market problem?
Sent from my ME525 using XDA App
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now sorted - i forgot to wipe after restoring your rom.

[Q] Unninstalled some system aplications by accident in Android

Hello, i have rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830) mainly with the purpose of removing the tons of bloatware my operator so kindly put on my phone.
So yesterday downloaded Titanium backup, and did the backup and removed the following applications:
Code:
- All posts 1.0
- All Share 1.1.0
- Apoio a Cliente 1.0 (Custumer support)
- Google Talk 1.3
- Music Shop 5.0.15
- Social Hub 1.00.10.101
- Thinkfree Office 2.0.110222
The problem with unninstalling this was that a few system applications got unninstalled aswell, and even after recuperating all of the above programs with my backup they appear as uninstalled:
Code:
- com.android.audioTuning
- com.broadcom.bt.app
- com.sec.android.appGpsSetup2
- com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una
- com.sec.app.OmaCP
- com.wipereceiver
- pl.com.samsung
My questions are as follow:
1) Is any of the files that got unninstalled accidentally important? And if so, how can i recuperate them.
2) How do i know exactly what i am unnisntaling in the future so i dont get any more surprises
Thank you in advance,
dpkPT

if any of your Frnds are using the same mobile with same os . First root that. Mobile and install titanium backup pro From black mart. And backup all the things you unfortunately deleted and send that backup files to your mobile via bluetooth and you also install that titanium backup pro . If you install titanium backup pro a folder will be created and move that files to that folder and install it . To solve this in future backup all the items using titanium backup pro
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app

i had thought of getting those files of some other phone. But the only friend that also has an Ace is a diferent model (s5839i wich uses andrid 2.3.6) than mine ( s5830 android 2.3.5). Will the files be compatible?

anyone?

I wouldn't install system files from a different version. You can hunt around and try to find a factory image for your model and use Odin to flash it. Then, start from scratch. Or, if there are any custom ROM's available for your phone, flash that and you won't have to worry about the system files. Rule of thumb for next time..if you don't know what it is, you probably shouldn't delete it!

In addition to that. One of the beauty things with Titanium Backup Pro is that you can "Freeze" apps to see if there is any detrimental effects by not having the run. If so, then you can "defrost" them. When in doubt, don't uninstall no matter how much you think it is bloat.
I am asking another RC to come in here that owns an Ace and see if he can help you. Could take a little time as he is on the other side of the world from me.

lowandbehold said:
I wouldn't install system files from a different version. You can hunt around and try to find a factory image for your model and use Odin to flash it. Then, start from scratch. Or, if there are any custom ROM's available for your phone, flash that and you won't have to worry about the system files. Rule of thumb for next time..if you don't know what it is, you probably shouldn't delete it!
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I thought uninstalling bloatware was the same as unninstalling a normal aplication. I didnt unninstall anything i didnt know what it was, it just happened that those processes got unninstaled togheder with the bloatware without me even noticing. It would be nice if titanium backup would tell me all that is being unninstaled, so i dont get another surprise like this. Example: " You are unninstalling Crap Bloatware v2.0. Be warned that along with this the following processes will be unninstalled aswell: com.importantsystemthing, com.sec.blabla. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Woodrube said:
In addition to that. One of the beauty things with Titanium Backup Pro is that you can "Freeze" apps to see if there is any detrimental effects by not having the run. If so, then you can "defrost" them. When in doubt, don't uninstall no matter how much you think it is bloat.
I am asking another RC to come in here that owns an Ace and see if he can help you. Could take a little time as he is on the other side of the world from me.
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Couldnt install titanium backup pro yet. Tells me my key is invalid.
Kinda learned my lesson. Leaving the rest of the bloatware in the phone. (Still get annoyed every time i look at it though ) Thanks! No prob with the time, so far i havent noticed any problem in my Ace from the lack of those processes.

dpkPT said:
I thought uninstalling bloatware was the same as unninstalling a normal aplication. I didnt unninstall anything i didnt know what it was, it just happened that those processes got unninstaled togheder with the bloatware without me even noticing. It would be nice if titanium backup would tell me all that is being unninstaled, so i dont get another surprise like this. Example: " You are unninstalling Crap Bloatware v2.0. Be warned that along with this the following processes will be unninstalled aswell: com.importantsystemthing, com.sec.blabla. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Couldnt install titanium backup pro yet. Tells me my key is invalid.
Kinda learned my lesson. Leaving the rest of the bloatware in the phone. (Still get annoyed every time i look at it though ) Thanks! No prob with the time, so far i havent noticed any problem in my Ace from the lack of those processes.
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Hmm..I have never had issues with TB uninstalling anything that I didn't select. Just out of curiousity...what makes you think it is uninstalled?

dpkPT said:
Hello, i have rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830) mainly with the purpose of removing the tons of bloatware my operator so kindly put on my phone.
So yesterday downloaded Titanium backup, and did the backup and removed the following applications:
Code:
- All posts 1.0
- All Share 1.1.0
- Apoio a Cliente 1.0 (Custumer support)
- Google Talk 1.3
- Music Shop 5.0.15
- Social Hub 1.00.10.101
- Thinkfree Office 2.0.110222
The problem with unninstalling this was that a few system applications got unninstalled aswell, and even after recuperating all of the above programs with my backup they appear as uninstalled:
Code:
- com.android.audioTuning
- com.broadcom.bt.app
- com.sec.android.appGpsSetup2
- com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una
- com.sec.app.OmaCP
- com.wipereceiver
- pl.com.samsung
My questions are as follow:
1) Is any of the files that got unninstalled accidentally important? And if so, how can i recuperate them.
2) How do i know exactly what i am unnisntaling in the future so i dont get any more surprises
Thank you in advance,
dpkPT
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1. It doesn't seem like your device is the ace. It must be the i version of the ace. Because i can see the com.broadcom.bt app in it. Broadcom hardware is present only in the 'i' variant.
2. Yes you have deleted some system apps like OmaPC server.
Now all what you can do is
1. Check the label below the battery for the correct version of your device.
2. I guess it will be the ace i. So download a stock firmware from sammobile.com
3. Flash it using odin. There are tons of guides the flashing process.
Just Google it.
Hope this helps. Incase you need more help and i fail to reply to this thread, pm me.
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Titanium doesn't usually uninstall any extra apps that you haven't selected...weird that it did so for you
Anyways, if your phone starts acting weird, you could flash a stock rom using odin...
Instructions and everything else needed is available in the Galaxy Ace Sub-forums within xda...

lowandbehold said:
Hmm..I have never had issues with TB uninstalling anything that I didn't select. Just out of curiousity...what makes you think it is uninstalled?
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I only checked the end of the list (where that appeared) after unninstalling the bloatware i mentioned. So i have no idea if it was there before or not, i just assume it wasnt.
shaaan said:
1. It doesn't seem like your device is the ace. It must be the i version of the ace. Because i can see the com.broadcom.bt app in it. Broadcom hardware is present only in the 'i' variant.
2. Yes you have deleted some system apps like OmaPC server.
Now all what you can do is
1. Check the label below the battery for the correct version of your device.
2. I guess it will be the ace i. So download a stock firmware from sammobile.com
3. Flash it using odin. There are tons of guides the flashing process.
Just Google it.
Hope this helps. Incase you need more help and i fail to reply to this thread, pm me.
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Details here.
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Rechecked it, still a S5830 Phone says the same:
a.cid said:
Titanium doesn't usually uninstall any extra apps that you haven't selected...weird that it did so for you
Anyways, if your phone starts acting weird, you could flash a stock rom using odin...
Instructions and everything else needed is available in the Galaxy Ace Sub-forums within xda...
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It was like they "piggybacked" the bloatware and unninstalled with it :|

[GUIDE] No-Wipe Jelly Bean Factory Images ***Final Update: 6/1/13***

Stock Jelly Bean Factory Images with Root, Custom Recovery, Unlocked Bootloader and No Data Wipe
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Description: This is a guide that will help you flash a 99% stock factory image for the official Jelly Bean leaks for Verizon Galaxy S III overwriting every partition on the device to stock. The ONLY major change I have made is for your convenience it keeps all your data/apps/settings and internal storage partition in tact. In addition to that I have also provided a small mod in the image that allows the following options below as optional flashes.
Flashing ClockworkMod or TWRP Recovery
Adding SuperSU (Rooting your ROM)
Unlocking your Bootloader
Minor Warning: Please note that if you had any special mods that you had to manually flash before or move on the system partition (like Google Wallet, AOSP 4.2 apps like camera and gallery, etc...) they will be lost as you are overwriting your system partition to factory stock. Please make sure to do the needful with your mods before following this guide (for example resetting the Google Wallet app).
Frequently Asked Questions
I have just received the Jelly Bean OTA and all I'm looking to do is root it. What do I do?
I have created a new thread for such a method. Please refer here: Link
Does this method trip the flash counter?
Yes and no. The only time your flash counter gets tripped is when you flash a custom kernel or recovery. Since the factory image in Step 1 contains the original kernel and recovery partitions, your flash counter should not be tripped. However, after flashing the custom recovery in Step 2, that will indeed increase the counter (no way to escape that since you are flashing a custom recovery).
Solution? Download the TriangleAway app from this thread or from the Play Store after you have completed Step 3 and reset the counter. That easy!
I get an "MD5 hash value is invalid" error when I load the ODIN file. What do I do?
This usually happens whenever your downloaded file is corrupt and has not transferred properly to your computer and your best bet is to try to redownload the file and try once again.
However, there are certain cases where you download the file multiple times and still get the error. In that case there is a small workaround. Firstly, you should see an MD5 that I have posted for each ODIN file in the downloads below. Download this MD5 Checker application to your computer and verify that the MD5 value I have listed for the accompanying download matches the file you have download. If it does not, redownload the file again until you get a match (not safe to flash it in ODIN until you do). However, if the MD5 does match and you still get the same error, all you have to do is rename the file and remove ".md5" from the end of the filename and it will flash. But take note, ONLY do that if the MD5 matches the one I have listed. Otherwise you are running the risk of flashing a corrupt image in ODIN and you can hard brick your device in some cases.
Do I need to flash kernel, radio, or RPM separately?
Not necessary at all. What makes my guide different from your everyday ROM is that these are complete factory images. What that means is that the image file contains every single updated partition for that build that you would need to bring your entire device to the latest build. Normally most ROMs that you flash in recovery only include System and sometimes Kernel partitions.
However, these ODIN images includes every single partition that exists on your device (kernel, radio, RPM, system, aboot, and over 15+ other hidden partitions you normally don't see or have access to). So upon flashing these images you do not have to flash any other partition as these will all automatically be upgraded after completing all three steps in my guide.
I'm coming from a completely stock device. Will this guide work for me too?
Absolutely! This guide was exactly intended with stock devices in mind. Flash with no worries and at the end of all three steps you will be on the latest Jelly Bean build, rooted, and with an unlocked bootloader.
I can't find Blocking Mode that was added to Jelly Bean on every other Galaxy S III. Where is it?
For some unknown reason Verizon decided to leave us out in the cold with Blocking Mode just as they didn't have the All-Share Cast option in ICS. They have done the same thing with the Galaxy Note II and recently a small workaround has been found to activate this feature. Please check this thread for details.
After flashing this image I no longer see the lockscreen notification bubbles for missed calls and text messages that I had in ICS. Where did they go?
For one reason or another Samsung and Verizon intended to remove the lockscreen missed notifications with the Jelly Bean upgrade so what you are seeing is normal. There is a small workaround to get them back but then you will have a small bug if you do that. For the workaround, if you use Root Explorer to look in "/system/csc" you should see a file named "customer.xml". Rename it to "customer.xml.bak" and this is brings back the lockscreen notification bubbles. However, upon doing that you will notice that this message will now never go away. The helper text for that specific notification will never go away because that notification is not supposed to exist in Jelly Bean so it doesn't know how to clear it properly after you've completed the action. The only thing you can do is by the disabling the "Help" app in your Application manager ("All" tab), which will stop showing all helper text. The workaround is reversible so the choice is up to you.
If I have <your build or ROM version here>, can I flash this image to get back to stock?
Absolutely. That is exactly what these factory images are intended for. They will reset your device to a complete build as official from Samsung and Verizon. Go right ahead.
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Main Downloads
Samsung Official USB Drivers - Link
ODIN v3.07 - Link
SuperSU (Root) - Link
Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader - Links (1, 2)
SuperSU + Unlocked Bootloader - Link
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VRBMB1 Image Downloads
Stock VRBMB1 Factory Image with No Data Wipe - Link
MD5: b4507fd5bfdf59dbeedf51ff1a6afc7c
VRBLK3 Bootchain with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.3.1 - Link
MD5: 99f65a8ce3f93fa46ddad2e02fc0e9f9
VRBLK3 Bootchain with TWRP Recovery 2.5.0.0 - Link
MD5: 7245c10c1daa94b95d633f58547e77c1
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Step-by-Step Procedure
Step 1 - Flashing the Factory Image
Download and Install USB drivers (Main Download #1)
Download and extract ODIN v3.07 (Main Download #2)
Download the Stock Factory Image with No Data Wipe (Image Download #1)
Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
Flash the flash the factory image using ODIN v3.07 (See here for guide on flashing)
After reboot you should now be on Jelly Bean with all your apps, data, and storage contents in tact
Step 2 - Installing a Custom Recovery
If you would like ClockworkMod Touch Recovery (Image Download #2)
If you would like TWRP Recovery (Image Download #3)
Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
Flash the flash the recovery image using ODIN v3.07 (See here for guide on flashing)
After reboot you should now be able to boot into you recovery of choice using the button combos (See here for how-to)
Along with that the original bootchain for the factory image will be restored as well
Step 3 - Rooting Your ROM and Unlocking Your Bootloader
If you would like Root Only (Main Download #3 to your SD Card)
If you would like Unlocked Bootloader Only (Main Download #4 to your SD Card)
If you would like Both Root and Unlocked Bootloader Main (Download #5 to your SD Card) ***RECOMMENDED***
Boot phone into Recovery mode (See here for how-to)
Flash the download you chose from above using your custom recovery
After reboot your ROM will now be fully rooted and your bootloader fully unlocked to allowing additional flashing of custom kernels/recoveries
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Credits
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBMB1 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBMA2 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK3 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK1 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLJ1 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to scrosler for providing the extracted VRBLI5 tarball (Original Link)
Credit goes to jucytec for providing the original VRBLI5 leak (Original Post)
Credit goes to cnlson for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
Credit goes to scrosler for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
Credit goes to AdamOutler and African-Canadian Sock Monkey for providing the Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader (Original Post)
Credit goes to invisiblek for providing the VRALEC Bootchain allowing custom recovery flashing (Original Link)
Credit goes to Chainfire for creating SuperSU (Original Post)
Credit goes to Koush for creating ClockworkMod Recovery (Original Link)
Credit goes to Dees_Troy for creating TWRP Recovery (Original Post)
Credit goes to alexcolodner for merging SuperSU/Unlocked Bootloader into one file and providing filehosting (via PM)

First, thanks!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Very nice, will have to give this a try.
I guess going back to the HE ROM would still work if you do a CWM Backup first?
One reason why I was reluctant to try I5 was having to reinstall all my apps and settings.
Does this also include the I5 radio baseband, or does that still have to be flashed separate? Some have reported the HE baseband is working better than the I5 one. Either way, it's easy to flash those zip.

Thank You

Just flashed it, and missing is any Camera or Gallery app, either the Samsung one or the (new) Android 4.2 one.

FAUguy said:
Just flashed it, and missing is any Camera or Gallery app, either the Samsung one or the (new) Android 4.2 one.
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Please note that mods you have applied to the system partition will have to be reinstalled after flashing the image. Since Camera and Galley are both mods that affect the system partition and you manually flashed onto it, you will lose them normally. Wallet is another example as well so make sure to reset your Wallet app before flashing this image. But you should still see the original Camera and Gallery apps show up that are part of the stock firmware. Please double check that they are not hidden in your launcher or disabled (see the bottom of your Application Manager for disabled apps) from a previous mods perhaps you disabled them before flashing the 4.2 apps. I can personally confirm after multiple testing that Camera and Gallery are both included in this firmware.

I know this is going to be a stupid question... but is the stock (untouched) image not able to be rooted/unlocked? Only reason I ask is because I like having a factory image to flash that does wipe data so it acts as a "start fresh" approach. Thanks for this guide and the joined root/unlock. That's good stuff.

indyssee said:
I know this is going to be a stupid question... but is the stock (untouched) image not able to be rooted/unlocked? Only reason I ask is because I like having a factory image to flash that does wipe data so it acts as a "start fresh" approach. Thanks for this guide and the joined root/unlock. That's good stuff.
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If you'd like to do a data wipe all you have to do after the image flashes is go into Settings > Back up and reset > Factory data reset. This does the same exact process. I highly don't recommend using the Original Untouched image or it is a much more complicated process to restore root and custom recovery after that. Hence this is why I created this modified image and this guide. The only reason I am linking to that image is for reference purposes only to any developers who want to explore and compare.

Thank you have been waiting for this.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Excellent write up. Thank you very much for your contribution.

open1your1eyes0 said:
Please note that mods you have applied to the system partition will have to be reinstalled after flashing the image. Since Camera and Galley are both mods that affect the system partition and you manually flashed onto it, you will lose them normally. Wallet is another example as well so make sure to reset your Wallet app before flashing this image. But you should still see the original Camera and Gallery apps show up that are part of the stock firmware. Please double check that they are not hidden in your launcher or disabled (see the bottom of your Application Manager for disabled apps) from a previous mods perhaps you disabled them before flashing the 4.2 apps. I can personally confirm after multiple testing that Camera and Gallery are both included in this firmware.
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When using the HE ROM, I only had the included Samsung Camera and Gallery app, I did not install the separate Android 4.2 app. So when I used ODIN to flash this I5 ROM, I noticed that the Camera and Gallery are not listed in the app drawer. I went into Settings/Applications, and they are still listed, but doesn't have an option to open them. Also went into Titanium Backup, to restore them from a backup of apps I did a few weeks ago. Even after restoring them, they still were not listed and could not be opened. I'm not sure why these two apps were having a problem, but after trying it for a day, I used CWM and restored my HE backup. Now the camera and gallery apps work again, as they should, but now I get a Visual Voicemail error each time the phone turns on. So I had to force stop that app from loading.

FAUguy said:
When using the HE ROM, I only had the included Samsung Camera and Gallery app, I did not install the separate Android 4.2 app. So when I used ODIN to flash this I5 ROM, I noticed that the Camera and Gallery are not listed in the app drawer. I went into Settings/Applications, and they are still listed, but doesn't have an option to open them. Also went into Titanium Backup, to restore them from a backup of apps I did a few weeks ago. Even after restoring them, they still were not listed and could not be opened. I'm not sure why these two apps were having a problem, but after trying it for a day, I used CWM and restored my HE backup. Now the camera and gallery apps work again, as they should, but now I get a Visual Voicemail error each time the phone turns on. So I had to force stop that app from loading.
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Darn, it seems like your all mixed up over there now. My recommendation ONLY in your case is start fresh using the below process:
Backup your internal SD Card contents to your computer
Save your HE backup in safe place on the computer as well
Flash the Original Untouched Data Wipe image ***REMEMBER THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING***
Ensure that everything is working fine upon reboot, setup your phone and make sure all apps are working (Camera, Gallery, etc...)
After that follow my guide from the start to the finish (flashing the No Data Wipe image first!)
Confirm you are rooted, unlocked bootloader, have custom recovery and everything is working
Use "Advanced Restore" in to restore only your "data" partition from your HE backup
If everything is good you can now restore your internal SD Card contents back to your device. Let me know what happens in each step.

I see some of my dropbox links are starting to be suspended due to the heavy traffic. I'd like ask if anyone would like to make some mirrors (especially the No Data Wipe image) please kindly PM me and I will add them to the OP.

open1your1eyes0 said:
Darn, it seems like your all mixed up over there now. My recommendation ONLY in your case is start fresh using the below process:
Backup your internal SD Card contents to your computer
Save your HE backup in safe place on the computer as well
Flash the Original Untouched Data Wipe image ***REMEMBER THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING***
Ensure that everything is working fine upon reboot, setup your phone and make sure all apps are working (Camera, Gallery, etc...)
After that follow my guide from the start to the finish (flashing the No Data Wipe image first!)
Confirm you are rooted, unlocked bootloader, have custom recovery and everything is working
Use "Advanced Restore" in to restore only your "data" partition from your HE backup
If everything is good you can now restore your internal SD Card contents back to your device. Let me know what happens in each step.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ended up using CWM and restoring one of the first HE backups that I did a few weeks ago, then tried the I5 (no wipe) install method again.
This time around, it did work, and the Samsung Camera and Gallery apps are there and working, as are all my apps.
The only thing I had to do extra was install the TW JB Google Wallet and 4.2 Keyboard after.

FAUguy said:
I ended up using CWM and restoring one of the first HE backups that I did a few weeks ago, then tried the I5 (no wipe) install method again.
This time around, it did work, and the Samsung Camera and Gallery apps are there and working, as are all my apps.
The only thing I had to do extra was install the TW JB Google Wallet and 4.2 Keyboard after.
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Excellent! Glad to hear you're up and running. :good: I had a feeling it was something in your latest data partition that was messing with it.

open1your1eyes0 said:
Excellent! Glad to hear you're up and running. :good: I had a feeling it was something in your latest data partition that was messing with it.
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The only difference between the two HE backups is that there is a few weeks between them, which some app updates were installed through Google Play, the Google Wallet hack, and the Android 4.2 keyboard. So something in there had to cause the Samsung Camera/Gallery app not to work with the I5 (no wipe) ROM. But going to the older HE backup (which is before all those apps were updated) and without Wallet and Keyboard 4.2, then installing I5, the camera/gallery works.
By the way, I remember seeing last week a post (somewhere in here) that was just the I5 Kernel zip.
I did a search, but can't find it.
I want to try the KT747 Kernel, but would like the I5 Kernel to have as a flash backup.
Found the link, but looks like your DropBox is getting slammed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33625822&highlight=kernel#post33625822

FAUguy said:
The only difference between the two HE backups is that there is a few weeks between them, which some app updates were installed through Google Play, the Google Wallet hack, and the Android 4.2 keyboard. So something in there had to cause the Samsung Camera/Gallery app not to work with the I5 (no wipe) ROM. But going to the older HE backup (which is before all those apps were updated) and without Wallet and Keyboard 4.2, then installing I5, the camera/gallery works.
By the way, I remember seeing last week a post (somewhere in here) that was just the I5 Kernel zip.
I did a search, but can't find it.
I want to try the KT747 Kernel, but would like the I5 Kernel to have as a flash backup.
Found the link, but looks like your DropBox is getting slammed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33625822&highlight=kernel#post33625822
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Attached it for you. Extract the tarball from the zip and flash in ODIN.

open1your1eyes0 said:
Attached it for you. Extract the tarball from the zip and flash in ODIN.
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Thanks.
I've also been reading about an RPM file in some other threads, but Inc's link is dead. Is that something that should be installed?

FAUguy said:
Thanks.
I've also been reading about an RPM file in some other threads, but Inc's link is dead. Is that something that should be installed?
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It's included in the image since it's the complete factory package.
EDIT: However also attaching the tarball zip in case you want to mess around with it. Flash in ODIN as well.

By the way, I haven't seen anyone mention it yet but this image finally unlocks the promised "Global Roaming" capabilities that Verizon promised via OTA. You can now use AT&T/T-Mobile/Other GSM carrier microSIM cards and run on their network. AKA: phone is now technically unlocked.

[IMP][GINGERBREAD]FAQ's All ROMS, MODS[UPDATED]

FAQ & Troubleshooting
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus​
====================================================================================================
If you have any queries or doubts regarding Ace Plus Post Here I will Help You.
This Thread will provide you all the information in case you face any problem.
Ask Your questions here without any worries beacuse :
"The More You Ask, More You get to Learn"​
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WARNING : EVERYTHING ONLY FOR GINGERBREAD
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>>Things You Need To Know Before Flashing Any Rom
Before Flashing Any Rom Be Sure That You Are Fully Prepared:
See that the Ace Plus is Rooted. If not then Go Here
Also Install CWM Recovery.
Make Sure That the Rom is Compatible with Phone Model.
If You Brick Device Then Developers Will not be Responsible.
Make Sure that You are Flashing Rom on your Own Risk.
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>>Revert back to Gingerbread Rom after Flashing CM10
If you Love your Ace Plus
If you want to Revert back to Gingerbread Rom after Flashing CM10 the follow this Precaution. If you don't do this you will Lose your dear Ace Plus(Super Shiny Hard Brick):
Open the Gingerbread Rom with 7-zip.
Check whether the rom is Lite Package(Contains only some System Folders with required files)
or Full Package (Includes all the System Files & Folders present in Stock Rom)
Don't flash Lite Package Rom Directly. First Flash a Full Package Rom and then Flash Lite Package Rom.
Check whether it has boot.img inside it.
If not then place boot.img from a GB Rom which has boot.img
Now Flash Any Gingerbread Rom you Want.
Enjoy.
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>>Preventing MD5 Sums Mismatch Error while Restoring Backup
MD5 Sums mismatch error occurs usually when the backup is corrupted.
To prevent his just follow the precaution given below:
Take a Nandroid Backup
After backup is completed go to backup&restore>advance restore (to save time)
Select the backup you just created
Select advance restore cache
Now if everything goes right then the backup was successful.
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>>Root Access Lost Suddenly
It may happen very rarely that root access is lost. To get back root access just follow these steps:
Download SuperSu and copy to SD card
Boot into CWM
Flash SuperSU
Reboot.
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>>Location & Security Force Close
If you delete Samsungservice.apk from /system/app then you will get FC in Location & Security.
Download Samsungservice.apk and copy it to /system/app/here
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>>Adding BusyBox & Init.d Support to Any Rom
If your Stock Rom or any Custom Rom doesnot have Busyox or Init.d Support the follow this:
Download Busybox.zip
Copy it to SD card
Boot into CWM
Now flash the Zip
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>>White/Black Screen Fade Issue When Installing Rom
If you are getting White screen fade issue try this.
Method 1(Easy):
Requirements:
CWM backup of your working Gingerbread Stock Rom.
Any working Gingerbread Based Custom Rom
Procedure:
Flash Custom Rom
Don't reboot.
Goto backup & restore > advance restore
Restore only boot image of Working Stock Gingerbread Rom
Now Reboot.
Method 2(Advanced):
Requirements:
7-zip for windows.
Galaxy ace plus GT-S7500 only.
Stock Rom of your region or country.
Do not use winrar it will corrupt zip
Procedure:
Download Rom, Your stock rom, and 7-zip.
Get boot.img from your Stock Rom.
Open Inspiration Rom with 7-zip.
Replace the boot.img inside Inspiration Rom with Boot.img of Stock rom.
After it is replaced copy Inspiration rom to your sd card.
Boot CWM, Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache.
Install zip from sd card.
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>>Precautions To Be Taken For Triangle Away & Reset Binary Counter
Please Follow This Guide For Triange Away:
Requirements:
Read Original Post Carefully Before Going Further
Chainfire's Super SU.(Download)
Triangle Away App.(Download From Here)
Patience.
Procedure:
Make Nandroid Backup.
Flash Chainfire SuperSU in CWM
Install Triangle Away App.
Now Select Reset Flash Counter.
After Reboot The Phone will be temporarily unrooted for 5-7 mins So be patient.
Credits to Chainfire
Don't Forget to Hit Thanks in Original Post
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>>Installed Apps Are Not Displayed in Google Play Store
If You Are Not Able to See Your Installed Apps on Play Store Follow this.
Go to Settings>Manage Apps.
Go to All Apps.
Find & Select Play Store.
Clear Cache & Clear Data.
If Installed Apps are not Displayed then Reboot Phone
Now You Can See Installed Apps.
If it doesn't work for first time then try again 3-5 times. It will definitely work.
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>>Enable Android Device Manager for Security (Recommended)
This is the latest feature that Google has added to Google Play Service and most of the users are not aware about it.
Everytime you install a new rom, login, and carry on your work but you forget to Enable this feature.
It is highly recommended for users to keep it enabled.
What it does?
Using this feature you can Remotely wipe your device, ring your device. This feature can erase your important information such as contacts, messages and other information in case your device gets Stolen.
How do I enable it?
Go to Settings > Location & Security
Scroll Down and Select Device Administrators
There you will See that Android Device Manager is Unchecked.
Now tap on Check Android Device Manager
Now Select Activate (See Image)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thats it you have now enabled it.
================================================== ==================================================
>>Battery Bug & Overheating
If you find Battery Bug with your device don't use any app from Play Store to fix it because it will make it even more dangerous.
Follow this Safety Battery Calibration Process :
Charge your phone till 100% and Unplug Charger.
If after charging the percentage falls immediately to 98,97,96.....% then plug charger again.
This time don't unplug your phone after it reaches 100%.
Switch OFF your phone keeping the Charger ON.
Don't Unplug Charger after the phone Switches OFF.
Let the Phone Show 100% Charged then Unplug Charger.
Take out the battery and leave your phone as it is for at least 30 Minutes.
Now plug the battery IN again and restart phone.
Now wou will see that the battery is 99% Charged.
Don't Charge your phone after this.
Charge your phone only when you reach to low battery level after all the above is done.
Now the Battery is Caliberated.
Same applies to Overheating
====================================================================================================
>>Some Useful Advices
Advice 1(USB Debugging):
After installing any rom please go to settings and enable USB Debugging. There are some root apps which require it to be enabled.
If you do not enable it then you will have it face Force Close in that Root apps.
Advice 2(CM10>GB):
If you are using CM10 and want to revert back to gingerbread rom then do not do it directly. Open the gingerbread rom and check whether it has boot.img inside it or not.
Follow the procedure given above Reverting back to ginger bread rom.
Advice 3(Maintenance):
Wipe Cache and Dalvik cache from time to time for removing junk from your phone. Also perform it after installing any Mod.
This will also help you to keep your phone Healthy and also fix some Force Close Issues.
Advice 4(Triangle Away):
Use Triangle Away & Binary Counter Reset At your own risk. Developer will not be responsible for any Damages caused to your device.
Advice 5(Nandroid):
Always Make a Nandroid Backup in CWM before doing anything like Flashing Rom, Flashing Mods, Playing With System Files,
Flashing Kernels etc. In case something goes wrong.
Advice 6(Be Prepared):
Always keep a CWM backup of your Rooted Stock Rom before flashing any Custom Rom.
Store your backup in some safe place. So that when JB update comes you can restore it before flashing Official Jelly Bean
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some advice from me too
if you are flashoic
then flash stock rom while you are changing majorily
gb>jb or jb<gb
this will prevent some errors

Woo Thats Cool

This should be a sticky in general forum... ask a mod to move it and sticky it...

Re: [IMP]FAQ's All ROMS, MODS
lokeshsaini94 said:
This should be a sticky in general forum... ask a mod to move it and sticky it...
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No its to be here sticky as everyone will post here q&a and definitely will read it
sent from my arc s, ace +,sgy,st9,mmx a116 or from laptop

amanmehta007 said:
No its to be here sticky as everyone will post here q&a and definitely will read it
sent from my arc s, ace +,sgy,st9,mmx a116 or from laptop
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Yes, the thread is at right place.

My question is, I have S7500T.
To flash custom ROMS I have been replacing the boot.img with my phones original and it works no problem..
I've tried flashing cyanogen mod but only get blank screen, I'm assuming the only way to get it working on the S7500T is if official update ever comes out and I once again use stock boot.img, or is there another way?

spaedi said:
My question is, I have S7500T.
To flash custom ROMS I have been replacing the boot.img with my phones original and it works no problem..
I've tried flashing cyanogen mod but only get blank screen, I'm assuming the only way to get it working on the S7500T is if official update ever comes out and I once again use stock boot.img, or is there another way?
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Please don't try Gingerbread boot.img in CM10. You will SUPER HARD BRICK your device. You will have to wait for Official Release and no other method is there for making it work. And CM10 requires CM10 kernel only.

Re: [IMP]FAQ's All ROMS, MODS
One question is, why isn't it possible to simply restore a nandroid GB backup over CM10? Why is it that only a zip should be flashed? Both nandroid backup and flashable zip have the GB kernel after all..
I tried to do that, but only got an error. Thankfully I had an inspiration ROM zip and I flashed it over CM10.

because its a change in android version and as i said
its better to flash stock rom again(once in 5 times) to prevent bricks or anyother issues blah blah...

mon_iker said:
One question is, why isn't it possible to simply restore a nandroid GB backup over CM10? Why is it that only a zip should be flashed? Both nandroid backup and flashable zip have the GB kernel after all..
I tried to do that, but only got an error. Thankfully I had an inspiration ROM zip and I flashed it over CM10.
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We can restore Nandroid Backup of GB over CM10. I have done it more than 30 times.
I think you should use CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 by MB-14 because it is best at least for me.

hello friend I know you're good at custom rom.
t but today I have a question, I have the samsung galaxy ace s7500 plus I have the samsung galaxy ace plus s7500L ends in L if I install a custom rom I have no risk??? since only changes the kerne.

Shisuy said:
hello friend I know you're good at custom rom.
t but today I have a question, I have the samsung galaxy ace s7500 plus I have the samsung galaxy ace plus s7500L ends in L if I install a custom rom I have no risk??? since only changes the kerne.
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You Can Flash the Gingerbread Rom on S7500L Model because the Hardware is Same. You Just need to restore boot.img of your working stock rom after flashing custom rom. Don't know whether it will work because I don't Have L model

Re: [IMP]FAQ's All ROMS, MODS
thanks to thewhisp for a great rom
and especially for 411mb ram... all the features are great...
i want to update my ace plus to thewhisp's CM so... if i update to his rom...
1) all my data will be lost ?
2)if yes what can be done ?
3)will all my apps. + data will be lost ?
i backed up my current rom and my apps. with titanium backup but titanium backup also back's up the system apps. also...
so what should be done ???
please help... i am a newbie...
sent from my GT-S7500 using xda app-developers app

zacg.rishabh said:
thanks to thewhisp for a great rom
and especially for 411mb ram... all the features are great...
i want to update my ace plus to thewhisp's CM so... if i update to his rom...
1) all my data will be lost ?
2)if yes what can be done ?
3)will all my apps. + data will be lost ?
i backed up my current rom and my apps. with titanium backup but titanium backup also back's up the system apps. also...
so what should be done ???
please help... i am a newbie...
sent from my GT-S7500 using xda app-developers app
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Nandroid backup first. then :
1. Yes, You will lose all data.
2. It would be better if you could do online backup of contacts & messages so that you can restore it in CM10.
3. Backup only your User apps with data and cache using Titanium Backup. Don't backup system apps

Mod problem...
I applied the tabley UI mod...
But after that when i flash my previous backup of cm10
It showed md5 sum mismatch...
Why so...
Now i cant flash my GB back up... what can be done if i want to install my GB back up please help
device - GT S7500
rom - CM10 (thewhisp)
mods - a few...

zacg.rishabh said:
I applied the tabley UI mod...
But after that when i flash my previous backup of cm10
It showed md5 sum mismatch...
Why so...
Now i cant flash my GB back up... what can be done if i want to install my GB back up please help
device - GT S7500
rom - CM10 (thewhisp)
mods - a few...
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I don't know why that happened.
Try flashing any GB Rom and then try Restoring Backup.
If it doesn't work then flash Stock Rom & CWM again and then try restoring backup.
:good::good::good::good:

Is resetting the binary counter important.. ?? It causes any problems if not reset??
And.. is there any limit to flashing custom firmwares??

Suyash1996 said:
Is resetting the binary counter important.. ?? It causes any problems if not reset??
And.. is there any limit to flashing custom firmwares??
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As per me it is important. It will not cause any problem.
Yes, there is limit for flashing custom firmwares. If you exceed the binary counter you may hard brick your device. Resetting Binary counter will solve this problem.

[DISCONTINUED] ROM Max Flavour for ZTE V967S v5

DISCONTINUED.
DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROMS have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledges about phones and phones utilities too.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
Max Flavour is an optimized ROM, prepared from 1.0.5 stock version.
Update 12.02.2014
- built again from scratch
- fast, smooth and stable
- multilingual (as all my ROMs)
- improved and optimized
- deodexed, zipaligned, init.d support
First boot will take a little bit more time because of the deodexed system, but be patient.​
Update 24.11.2013 CHANGELOG
- added version Max Flavour Slim 4.2 with stock launcher replaced by Touchwiz launcher at your request.
=> This version has to be installed with a clean install.​Update 16.11.2013 CHANGELOG
- fixed shutanimation loop and also bootanimation.
- hide big 3G/G network type icons from status bar.
- add email and browser alternative apps.
- cleaned up build.prop.
=> This version can be installed over the previous but clean cache and dalvik cache before install.​Update 12.11.2013 CHANGELOG
- new implementation of the stock ROM base with translations from official Mediatek language folders. This version is more accurate, but not all languages are translated complete, so you have to accept that.
- various fixes: brightness and autobrightness, screen colors and depth, GPS (new fix), network, tethering, sounds, callerID matching, and some others.
- fixed computer connection as USB Mass storage in any windows (no ZTE drivers needed).
- optimizations for ram, kernel, cache.
- more speed and smoothness.
- some UI improvements, like autohide empty SIM symbol, wallpapers.
- for GPS all needed files are included.
- for adblocker, the hosts file is properly configurated.​
Gapps are included in essential version. You can flash "Gapps to complete zip" to get full suite.​
INSTALL INSTRUCTION:
To flash a new ROM properly, you need one of my recoveries (for these I'm sure they works).
1. Reboot to recovery.
2. Do a nandroid backup or backup in cwm.
3. mount USB Mass Storage and delete from sdcard these three directories:
.android_secure
Android
LOSTDIR
4. Copy ROM zip or zips on sdcard
5. Eject mass storage from computer and then unmount in recovery
6. wipe all/factory reset or pre-flash wipe in recovery
7. wipe or erase dalvik cache
8. flash zip from sdcard, choose ROM zip, flash it and reboot, or if you flash my ROM version 3.3, the phone will reboot itself.
That's all, this is the correct way to flash any new ROM in any phone thru recovery.​
QUICK GPS FIX:
If you want to quick fix gps, do all steps from this post, without downloading MobileUncle - is already installed in ROM.
For extending data partition, please refer to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44321463&postcount=3​
For downloads check post #3.
.

CREDITS & THANKS
* dsixda for powerfull android kitchen
* C3C076 for callerID fix and autohide empty sim symbol
* pas2001 for battery icons
* Chainfire for SuperSU solution
* anmol7ify for TouchWiz Launcher
* zedge community for wallpapers​

Mirror links
* Max Flavour Full v5 final
* Max Flavour Slim v5 - Touchwiz
* gapps to complete
In attachments are screenshots for Max Flavour with touchwiz launcher.

we are waiting your new updated max flavour ROM to test it (wake up from volume, extended menu on reboot, new graphic engine, new audio engine, new launcher for slim version etc)
pls look in this FB site
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiwan101-ROM-Factory/130833580409396?fref=ts
he managed to have "Default storage -> external TF card"
can you import this in your new updated max flavour release????
Taiwan101 ROM Factory Taiwan101_MOD_ZTE-V967s_Emotion_V.02 ROM
./ Base on the Huawei G610s firmware 0130
./ root permission
./ support zh/TW setting via Morelocal2
./ add Taiwan101 spn/carrer APN setting
./ Default enable EPO/AGPS
./ Default storage -> external TF card
./ all Huawei themes update support
./ all hardward working on ZTE-V967s
./ Huawei logo/bootanimation

Thanks for your Rom

carliv said:
The Rom based on stock 1.0.5
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carliv said:
The version full is mostly a debloated stock version kinda like minideal, but not identical.
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carliv said:
UPDATE 19-08-2013: I refined all ROM versions, updated Lewa to last version from 09/08
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Is this based on stock ROM or LewaOS?

samusalo said:
Is this based on stock ROM or LewaOS?
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These are based on stock ROM. LewaOS is in CWM thread.

friend, is just an idea.Your custom Rom is wonderful, works fine, but could you make a clean rom ? there are applications that you install on your custom rom and I not use.
Best regards!
Enviado desde mi ZTE V967S usando Tapatalk 2

musicoloco said:
friend, is just an idea.Your custom Rom is wonderful, works fine, but could you make a clean rom ? there are applications that you install on your custom rom and I not use.
Best regards!
Enviado desde mi ZTE V967S usando Tapatalk 2
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If is not a system app you can uninstall it from settings apps downloaded.
If is a system app, easy way is to use ESFileManager as root explorer and R/W Mounted all, access /system/app, select unwanted apk and corespondent odex and delete. After that reboot and done. But, gapps apps tends to FC if are not all installed (especially in JB), Facebook and tweeter won't work if they are not in system, and any other app I put there has a specific purpose. And you don't know how many people ask me for facebook, tweeter, g-plus, etc. I don't use any of these, and neither gapps, but I have to put in ROM what most of users want. Also, there is an app on playstore, Rom Customizer that let you uninstall system apps in a correct way, even they are odexed.
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i am downloading the new version now - - -
i cant wait to test it with viber working

Hi
i tested the ROM Full v3.2 - 28-08-2013.
First steps i take a i take a backup with titanium backup for the apps,backup older rom in cwm and deleted the 3 folders (like the instructions) and put the rom on sd flashed it (format data etc)...ok done start up google steps install titanium apk and try to restore the apps,
now titanium backup freeze on restore uncle tools... try to restart the cellphone try to install uncle tools apk would not install uncle tools try to uninstall Titanium, other version titanium, he don't have enough space?try the same version, he don't have enough space.. free space 770MB. What do i wrong? or why can i install on this version?
Regards Geheimke

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Hi
i tested the ROM Full v3.2 - 28-08-2013.
First steps i take a i take a backup with titanium backup for the apps,backup older rom in cwm and deleted the 3 folders (like the instructions) and put the rom on sd flashed it (format data etc)...ok done start up google steps install titanium apk and try to restore the apps,
now titanium backup freeze on restore uncle tools... try to restart the cellphone try to install uncle tools apk would not install uncle tools try to uninstall Titanium, other version titanium, he don't have enough space?try the same version, he don't have enough space.. free space 770MB. What do i wrong? or why can i install on this version?
Regards Geheimke
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Try to exclude MobileUncle when you do old backup, or delete it first, because in new version I put a modded version of MobileUncle. I decompiled app to remove chinese gps fix, and replaced with european one.
Now, when you start MobileUncle, in Power gps menu if you initiate GPS set it will load european fix version.
And other thing you have to do, download the ROM again. Seems that yesterday links were corrupted somehow (during upload or in Drive, I don't know), MobileUncle and Ygps lost their permissions and even they are in ROM, don't start. I checked after someone pointed that to me, and I uploaded links again. Now they are ok.

carliv said:
UPDATE 28-08-2013[/COLOR][/B]: I refined the ROM again. What's new:
- new camera and gallery
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Does burst shot work with this new camera?

samusalo said:
Does burst shot work with this new camera?
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No, it doesn't. It's a simple app with fewer option than stock camera, but I think it slightly increase photos quality. But I provided solution to restore stock camera.

carliv said:
Try to exclude MobileUncle when you do old backup, or delete it first, because in new version I put a modded version of MobileUncle. I decompiled app to remove chinese gps fix, and replaced with european one.
Now, when you start MobileUncle, in Power gps menu if you initiate GPS set it will load european fix version.
And other thing you have to do, download the ROM again. Seems that yesterday links were corrupted somehow (during upload or in Drive, I don't know), MobileUncle and Ygps lost their permissions and even they are in ROM, don't start. I checked after someone pointed that to me, and I uploaded links again. Now they are ok.
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Hi, thanks for the fix,
ok now it works fine now, just a few apps that cant move in in the normal way (apps2sd), but it work in titanium Bu.
I just have a question left in the notification bar there is a circle with % battery how to disable this?
Regards
Geheimke

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Hi, thanks for the fix,
ok now it works fine now, just a few apps that cant move in in the normal way (apps2sd), but it work in titanium Bu.
I just have a question left in the notification bar there is a circle with % battery how to disable this?
Regards
Geheimke
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You can change that if you install xposed framework of rovo89 and gravity box module of C3C076, but I modded specialy that with full charging animation, so it's no need to activate battery percentage from settings to see battery state. I changed correspondent xmls to provide full range. In stock version that covers only few stages, 0-15-28-43-57-71-85-100. I added suport for 0-1-2-3........-100 like in cyanogenmod.

carliv said:
Try to exclude MobileUncle when you do old backup, or delete it first, because in new version I put a modded version of MobileUncle. I decompiled app to remove chinese gps fix, and replaced with european one.
Now, when you start MobileUncle, in Power gps menu if you initiate GPS set it will load european fix version.
And other thing you have to do, download the ROM again. Seems that yesterday links were corrupted somehow (during upload or in Drive, I don't know), MobileUncle and Ygps lost their permissions and even they are in ROM, don't start. I checked after someone pointed that to me, and I uploaded links again. Now they are ok.
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carliv said:
You can change that if you install xposed framework of rovo89 and gravity box module of C3C076, but I modded specialy that with full charging animation, so it's no need to activate battery percentage from settings to see battery state. I changed correspondent xmls to provide full range. In stock version that covers only few stages, 0-15-28-43-57-71-85-100. I added suport for 0-1-2-3........-100 like in cyanogenmod.
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Hi, wow very interesting!!! I have never used this before,(gravity box module / xposed framework)
That is the tool I was looking for, many thanks :good::good::good:
The rom is very smooth, and very faster loading his icons, now i gonna try to increase userdata partition.
1 question, on a system with 2.5 userdata when you flash a new normal rom do the userdata back to normal or stay the userdata on 2.5?
Regards Geheimke

geheimke said:
Hi, wow very interesting!!! I have never used this before,(gravity box module / xposed framework)
That is the tool I was looking for, many thanks :good::good::good:
The rom is very smooth, and very faster loading his icons, now i gonna try to increase userdata partition.
1 question, on a system with 2.5 userdata when you flash a new normal rom do the userdata back to normal or stay the userdata on 2.5?
Regards Geheimke
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If the new ROM is a normal one your partition will remain 2.5 (check zip without unpacking and see if there is EBR1 and EBR2 inside - if you see these check ROM specifications, because these binaries are for extending data partition or for restore to normal). If inside ROM zip there isn't any EBR, you are safe, it's normal ROM, and you can flash it with no impact for data partition.

thanks my friend for new release 3.3
I want to ask about
2. Do a nandroid backup or backup in cwm.
3. mount USB Mass Storage and delete from sdcard
these three directories:
.android_secure
Android
LOSTDIR
how to do a full backup in CWM? give us details
and I mount usb mass storage and I am in CWM. How to delete these 3 folders ?
you have the camera from which model of Lenovo? is it better than stock camera?

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