Hi all. I have a i9300 (S3 Int'l) that is a really good phone. I currently run Liquid Smooth on it and have it available to run on both ICS and KK, by restoring through CWM. Question, if I get a new addition phone, will I be able to get a current Lollipop phone to flash a version of ICS? I use Floating Browser Flux a lot to stream TV and ICS still supports flash with that brower. On KK, though, the brower works, but no flash. I'd like anS6 or something with similar hardware, but want the ability to use a floating browser with flash support. Any ideas?
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I just recently purchased a transformer from a friend. It's a B40 and I reset the software and updated the latest and greatest firmware. It's straight stock and is not rooted. I installed the latest Flash from the market place and embedded flash in the browser is not watchable. It stutters. I read this thread and it seems I need to have CWM/root to fix this problem. Is there a way to fix it without installing CWM/root? At this point in time I'd rather stick with a stock tablet. I already spend too much time messing with my Epic 4g.
I have the same b40 and just recently rooted, but prior to that I had no issues playing any flash content. My biggest issue was the typing lag which now is gone.
I'm on revolver. Blades #20 kernel and thumb keyboard..and stock browser
By the way, could it be that your friend rooted the device and flashed a stock Rom
turbulent28 said:
I have the same b40 and just recently rooted, but prior to that I had no issues playing any flash content. My biggest issue was the typing lag which now is gone.
I'm on revolver. Blades #20 kernel and thumb keyboard..and stock browser
By the way, could it be that your friend rooted the device and flashed a stock Rom
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I don't believe its rooted since I upgraded to the latest OTA firmware. I read that it would not update if you are rooted.
Try Opera
I've been using Opera Mini for websites especially flash heavy ones like gametrailers and it has transformed by experience of the transformer Very quick and the flash is silky smooth. Definitely one to try before going down the root path?
And no, I don't work for Opera.....
So I've been using Revolver for a few months...
And I saw these new ROMs and I was wondering if they are worthy to switch from Revolver...
(IF anybody tried these ROMs PLEASE post your opinion)
These are the ROMs:
[ROM] CM9 with Cornerstone
[ROM][Nightly][ICS] Team Eos Transformer Nightlies (tf101)
[ROM][ICS] Codename Android v1.5.0
Plus.. I want "Cornerstone" and Revolver doesn't have it!
Thanks in advance...
If you haven't updated to the new revolver 4 then you are still on honeycomb.
And cornerstone is a gimmick right now, it breaks a lot of features and apps don't always run correctly in the cornerstone windows..I will be surprised at this point if cornerstone survives onto android 5.0, google and Onskreen seem to be at odds over it's usefulness and how to implement it into ROMs without breaking market access to keep users from leaving negative feedback for 'broken apps' that don't work simply because they have cornerstone installed. I have a feeling cornerstone is either about to die, or be neutered beyond usability, they have already removed features and hinting at removing more to make it compliant to Google's standards. In other words, enjoy cornerstone, but I wouldn't get dependent on it, it may not be around (at least in the same form it is now) for very long.
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If you haven't updated to the new revolver 4 then you are still on honeycomb.
And cornerstone is a gimmick right now, it breaks a lot of features and apps don't always run correctly in the cornerstone windows..I will be surprised at this point if cornerstone survives onto android 5.0, google and Onskreen seem to be at odds over it's usefulness and how to implement it into ROMs without breaking market access to keep users from leaving negative feedback for 'broken apps' that don't work simply because they have cornerstone installed. I have a feeling cornerstone is either about to die, or be neutered beyond usability, they have already removed features and hinting at removing more to make it compliant to Google's standards. In other words, enjoy cornerstone, but I wouldn't get dependent on it, it may not be around (at least in the same form it is now) for very long.
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No, I'm using Revolver 4
Good to know about that!
I wanted to try those ROMs for myself but it's really troublesome wiping everything then restoring again! which I did twice to get ICS to work! and I still have random shutdowns!
So I wanted to ask if anyone tried them... and how are they compared to the Revolver!
Do a backup of your apps and data, then do a nandroid backup through recovery. If you are currently on HC and then you upgrade to ICS, you will need to make sure that you can go back to your previous HC rom if need be by having a nandroid backup and a way to flash the corresponding HC kernel. The safest way to do this is to perform the nandroid restore through recovery, do not reboot, after restore, then reflash your HC rom's zip file. If you do not have a TF that has sbk1 and can use the nvflash utility, then you run a risk of hard bricking your tf when u try to go back to HC. So the safest bet is to stick with ICS once u upgrade.
Do a full wipe and download and try every rom you are interested in and try them out yourself. Perform the above recovery steps if you want to go back.
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Do a backup of your apps and data, then do a nandroid backup through recovery. If you are currently on HC and then you upgrade to ICS, you will need to make sure that you can go back to your previous HC rom if need be by having a nandroid backup and a way to flash the corresponding HC kernel. The safest way to do this is to perform the nandroid restore through recovery, do not reboot, after restore, then reflash your HC rom's zip file. If you do not have a TF that has sbk1 and can use the nvflash utility, then you run a risk of hard bricking your tf when u try to go back to HC. So the safest bet is to stick with ICS once u upgrade.
Do a full wipe and download and try every rom you are interested in and try them out yourself. Perform the above recovery steps if you want to go back.
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I'm on ICS!
I've already backed up everything from TB but It does take a very long time to restore! (250+ Apps)
And to test the ROM properly I have to restore my data and use the ROM for couple of days!
BUT If somebody already tried one of those ROMs then I don't have to do all of that...
Hi,
I am also have a problem with Asus Base ROM as well.
So I change from Revolution HD to EOS nighlies with Cornerstone version 4.
Overall is great, it's very fast. However, I still have some problem of random not-wake up and battery drain after restart.
It may be my individual problems but just for your consideration.
ROM to use
There is always going to be some sort of wok when you are trying out different ROMs.... Somewhat nature of the beast.
I have run revolution HD and codename 1.5 so far and prefer codename at this point. Codename is still being upgraded quite often... So maybe more work than revolution.
According to other threads, these random reboots will probably be in every tf101 ICS rom as they are due to old nvidia drivers delivered by asus.
I know what you mean i have a 12kb/s internet connection and downloading roms to try is a pain. I was on revolver 3 and very happy stable fast and reliable. Upgraded to revolver 4 and had to many small problems and it all seemed a little tired and slow. Tried cornerstone and thought nah! Whats the big deal, cant change window position and half the apps dont work. I am now on codename 1.5 and although their are a few little problems it hasn't reebooted got stuck in a loop or slowed to a crawl. Loads of extra settings and the inbuilt launcher is great. So far impressed and will be sticking with it.
Ok thanks to everyone!
I guess I'm gonna be testing out "Codname" later...
Although I'm still waiting for the Official CM9 to come out!
+1 for codename android
there is the best 3d power for me.
Sent from my Xperia X8
Hi
Bored of waiting for HTC to get the update out to me, so I've s-off'ed, installed Clockwork recovery. Also rooted it.
What I would like is an ICS rom that works. It must be fast, so JIT enabled (there is at least one where JIT doesn't work), I am not bothered one way or the other about sense. It doesn't seem to make much difference these days, there are apps that do everything it does. I use the camera, photos and film, wifi, phone, bluetooth, 3g, market, SD card, so all those things have to work. I'm a relative noob when it comes to installing roms, so something simple to install would be great
Can anyone suggest roms that meet those requirements, it's hard to tell from a 100+ page post on the forums here which bits do and don't work without spending hours trawling through them all.
Thanks
Endolf
I'm using Insert Coin and would recommend it as a first ICS rom. It uses aroma installer so you have your choice of several different options during install and won't need to flash anything extra other than the rom. I'd stay away from sense 4 roms as they still aren't perfected yet.
I'm assuming you've read the firmware update thread and that you know you need the newest firmware before trying to flash an ICS rom?
Are you looking for aosp or sense?
ICSensation 4G
Hi, didn't know I needed a firmware update, I'll have a hunt for the thread, thanks.
Endolf
Hi
Not fussed between AOSP or Sense, as long as it all works, everything sense can do can be got elsewhere.
Thanks
Endolf
I've been using HyperNonsense for about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. It's smooth, fast, and stable. And it's very lean. It's whole purpose is to be not much more than an operating system ready for you to customize it with the apps you want. Just about everything is removed from it (SMS, camera, calculator, etc) so you can put only the things you want on it later. This sounds like ti's up your alley. It's technically Sense, but there's no sense elements left in the UI.
Before that I was using Android Revolution HD. It's also very stable. You have the option of running it with or without Sense. (There's an extraction flashable zip that pulls most of the Sense components out of the ROM after you install it). This one comes a little more 'fully loaded' and is basically the stock ICS release with several tweaks to the code.
To use either of these ROM's properly though you need to ditch ClockworkMod Recovery and switch to 4EXT. (It's downlaodable from the market and will flash itself as your new recovery image. You won't need to push anything with ADB or anything from your computer) 4EXT allows you to make choices during the installations of ROMs. Many of the new ROMS require that.
I have been very happy with the new ARHD 6.6.3 version and using ROM Cleaner to get rid of the bloatware up front.
Hi there, my friend is coming round soon and I was planning to give it a custom rom
Now, I've done this type of stuff before (on my nexus) I just want to see how you would do it for this samsung phone
Now, what recoveries can you get? I use 4EXT on mine
And, can anybody send me to a stable and up-to-date rom that can be used everyday and has nearly no issues? I need one without all the samsung stuff, just a normal default android one
And, how would I go by rooting the phone?
On mine, I used the zergrush exploit, does it work for this phone??
If you want one with everything working, then use the Froyo roms. CM7 is under development. The major bugs are bluetooth and youtube hq. Leaving that, even thats useable. It's even better than Froyo.
I suggest you to try either Kyorarom or Kyrillos v9.6. Both of them are froyo based, pre-rooted, and have other mods to make it even more faster than a stock one.
Happy flashing!
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If you want one with everything working, then use the Froyo roms. CM7 is under development. The major bugs are bluetooth and youtube hq. Leaving that, even thats useable. It's even better than Froyo.
I suggest you to try either Kyorarom or Kyrillos v9.6. Both of them are froyo based, pre-rooted, and have other mods to make it even more faster than a stock one.
Happy flashing!
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Thanks, and how do I go about flashing the rom, would I have to root it first?
No need.
This is something to good to read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372414
BTW to root the phone use super one click root (or sth like that )
Ah, I get it now, thanks
Just one more question, does ODIN delete the phones data before installing the rom?
You have to wipe all your data after flashing(or not if from Froyo to Froyo)
I mean from recovery. ODIN don't delete user data
I exactly I don't know the working of odin, but after flashing you are directly taken to the recovery and advised to wipe data and factory reset.
Hello everybody,
I´ve got a Rogers Captivate i896 with Firmware version 2.2 (stock Rogers firmware(Canada), flashed 1 year ago, upgrading from 2.1 stock)
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Modem version UXJL1
Rooted, unlocked and 1 click Lagfix
I´m on Rogers network.
Problems:
1) Many applications stop working once updated. IM+ version 4.xx works, anything higher crashes on start. Same story happens with LOTS of apps from Playstore, so I´m forced to be careful when updating apps. This is becoming super-annoying.
2)Recently, installed DROIDVPN and TUN.KO installer to use Dell voice on an Unlimited Mobile Browsing plan(crippled data for WAP browsing). It worked beautifully for 1 day, now starting DROIDVPN or TUN.KO makes the phone restart.
3)I´d like to get rid of built-in garbage, most of which I do not use, to have more control over running apps, especially those that hang themselves into start-up.
4) I´d like to get better battery life. I use my phone more and more, I´ve got 2 batteries and and external charger, and yet i sometimes have trouble getting to the end of the day without my phone dying/I]
Solutions.
I imagine that the only explanation for apps that simply refuse to work is that they are designed for newer Android systems. This happened with Skype that didn´t work with Eclair, but does work with 2.2.
Should I upgrade to ICS?
I have some experience flashing, yet I´m far from an expert. What´s the most fail-safe plan of actions? Would the following work:
1)Backup everything using TitaniumBackup
2)Install custom bootloader that would allow me to flash install.zip from external SD card
3)Choose a custom ROM based on user feedbacks, like Cyanogen MOD.
4)Restore all the apps
5)Experiment with different modem firmware to see which gives me best performance
I no longer have time to tinker around in the dark, so I´d like to have a plan before I get started. Any input on the possible solutions to the problems I´m experiencing?
Thank you in advance.
All the info you need on how to flash (specific to Canadian / Rogers version of Captivate):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
Modems for specific region:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227717
Just a question: why haven't you upgraded to Rogers official GB?
And BTW, ICS is a massive improvement over 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.
I have a great experience with this ICS Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522881
But there are others that are just as good I'm sure.
My 2 cents:
Stay away from ICS. It has the ability to damage your SD card.
Use this post to upgrade to gingerbread. Then use the utility in my signature to get root and cwm. Then choose a GB based ROM that suits your needs. May I suggest Legend?
¨Use this post to upgrade to gingerbread. Then use the utility in my signature to get root and cwm¨
Wouldn´t it be wiser to get clockwork mod before any upgrading just in case things go bad? I vaguely remember using clockworkmod last time I dealt with flashing, isn´t it a loader that allows you to load install.zip from SD card? Or would flashing a new system wipe out the mod as well?
How exactly can ICS damage SD card. Are you talking about the external SD or the built-in SD storage in the phone?
I´ve read partially the threads on Legend and Android Open Kang Project - captivatemtd - Milestone 6. Both sound pretty good. As far as you guys know, which rom is known to give best battery life?
If you're going to upgrade to a custom rom that is Gingerbread or Higher, you will need the Gingerbread bootloaders. That is why I say to go to stock Gingerbread first.
ICS can cause the Encryption Unsuccessful bug as seen here. It will cause you to lose all access to the built-in SD storage. It doesn't happen to everyone, but when it does, you'll wish you had heeded my advice.