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[Q] Samsung galaxy ace q/appeal

The phone i am looking to get is called the samsung galaxy appeal in USA, or the samsung galaxy ace q in canada.
the main draw to this phone is its design - a real slide out keyboard.
but im just confused as far as which directions for rooting i would follow? I cant find any directions specific to that phone model, only the "samsung galaxy ace" but that and the phone I want are quite different. the model number for mine is sgh-i827D, if that helps.
My plan was to play around with it and put the latest (stable/recommended) version of android onto the phone before adding any personal touches. I know its operating system is older now but i really do enjoy the physical style of the phone itself.
Any advice would be great, thanks!
If it helps, once i root, as far as i know the only thing id want to do is upgrade the android version.

Pawprints1986 said:
The phone i am looking to get is called the samsung galaxy appeal in USA, or the samsung galaxy ace q in canada.
the main draw to this phone is its design - a real slide out keyboard.
but im just confused as far as which directions for rooting i would follow? I cant find any directions specific to that phone model, only the "samsung galaxy ace" but that and the phone I want are quite different. the model number for mine is sgh-i827D, if that helps.
My plan was to play around with it and put the latest (stable/recommended) version of android onto the phone before adding any personal touches. I know its operating system is older now but i really do enjoy the physical style of the phone itself.
Any advice would be great, thanks!
If it helps, once i root, as far as i know the only thing id want to do is upgrade the android version.
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Like to root + install CWM? --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298491
Need it (not that) cheap and fast? --> http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-Q-SGH-I827D-2GB-Gray-Unlocked-Smartphone-/115800646
Latest official Rom--> NOT AVAIABLE (or may be i'm dumb)

But i thought that was the point of rooting, so that way technically every rom is available to every phone?
Ive seen people say they got their regular ace running version 4.4

Pawprints1986 said:
But i thought that was the point of rooting, so that way technically every rom is available to every phone?
Ive seen people say they got their regular ace running version 4.4
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Ace on 4.4 is possible but not recommended as its just a bit too slow for KitKat. The point is that custom roms are communtity made and if there is no community, bacause of neraly no one owns the phone you have, there will be no custom roms.
I was not even able to find the stock rom for i927D provided b samsung on the internet. I would always inform myself about the abilities to mod a device before buying it.

LS.xD said:
Ace on 4.4 is possible but not recommended as its just a bit too slow for KitKat. The point is that custom roms are communtity made and if there is no community, bacause of neraly no one owns the phone you have, there will be no custom roms.
I was not even able to find the stock rom for i927D provided b samsung on the internet. I would always inform myself about the abilities to mod a device before buying it.
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Where would I go to find out what roms are available? its i827d though, not 9. not sure if that makes a difference.

Pawprints1986 said:
Where would I go to find out what roms are available? its i827d though, not 9. not sure if that makes a difference.
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i meant i827D. 927 has been a misstype. sry.

LS.xD said:
i meant i827D. 927 has been a misstype. sry.
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So where do i go to find out what roms are available?? Im new to the android world...

[Q] Alliance rom not working

Ok so i have a new samsung galaxy s5 and i am a noob at flashing and everything but i flashed alliance rom for my phone but then i dont get any data signal or anything. so i restored my stock firmwire and everything went back to normal. then i tried flashing the m.o.a.r rom it works perfectly but i like alliance way better but i cant use alliance because i dont get any service at all. i am using SM-G900P with virgin mobile as my carrier. idk if i am doing something wrong here but it doesnt make sense that i dont get any data service at all,no data icon,and no first time set up like i get with the m.o.a.r rom i flashed. i would appreicate it if someone would point me in the right direction thank you.

that rom isn't made for your phone model, meaning its not a unified rom and doesn't have the right apns for your carrier's data connection. best thing to do is stay with a rom made for your phone model or find a unified rom.

montecarlo5 said:
that rom isn't made for your phone model, meaning its not a unified rom and doesn't have the right apns for your carrier's data connection. best thing to do is stay with a rom made for your phone model or find a unified rom.
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But it showed up on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742994. this is the most customization i have seen even though its my first rom i ever flashed lol so what do you recommended thats made for my phone?

ArmondCroom said:
But it showed up on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742994. this is the most customization i have seen even though its my first rom i ever flashed lol so what do you recommended thats made for my phone?
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it does show there but, if you really want that rom on your phone you'll need to read and search that rom thread for your phone model (g900p or try searching for sprint) and see if and how anyone got it to work on theirs. from my trys with that rom in the past i couldn't get it to work on my g900p phone. as for a rom to try , go with m.o.a.r. (lots to customize) or try a cm/asop unified rom (can customize allot with those roms too). or try all roms and become a flash-o-holic like most people on here including me. but i would say honestly, stay with any rom from the sprint galaxy s5 section as this is your first time flashing roms till you get the hang of it and really know what you are doing so you dont end up with a paper weight good luck and have fun!.

montecarlo5 said:
it does show there but, if you really want that rom on your phone you'll need to read and search that rom thread for your phone model (g900p or try searching for sprint) and see if and how anyone got it to work on theirs. from my trys with that rom in the past i couldn't get it to work on my g900p phone. as for a rom to try , go with m.o.a.r. (lots to customize) or try a cm/asop unified rom (can customize allot with those roms too). or try all roms and become a flash-o-holic like most people on here including me. but i would say honestly, stay with any rom from the sprint galaxy s5 section as this is your first time flashing roms till you get the hang of it and really know what you are doing so you dont end up with a paper weight good luck and have fun!.
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i just installed the m.o.a.r rom on my g900p phone. i couldnt get the alliance rom to work at all on my phone.but i will try my best.

ArmondCroom said:
i just installed the m.o.a.r rom on my g900p phone. i couldnt get the alliance rom to work at all on my phone.but i will try my best.
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i would just stick with m.o.a.r. rom. its known to work and you can customize it all you want. good luck and fun.

question for samsung galaxy s3 please !!!

i just got a choice wireless samsung galaxy s3 sch-530u, i tried searching for sch-530u for a kitkat update, and the only thing that comes up is sch-530 and nothing with sch-530u, im new to this phone, and im wondering if sch-530 is the same model as sch-530u? can someone help me, i want to update it with a kitkat rom, but i dont want to download the wrong rom, ty so much

_fly said:
i just got a choice wireless samsung galaxy s3 sch-530u, i tried searching for sch-530u for a kitkat update, and the only thing that comes up is sch-530 and nothing with sch-530u, im new to this phone, and im wondering if sch-530 is the same model as sch-530u? can someone help me, i want to update it with a kitkat rom, but i dont want to download the wrong rom, ty so much
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i think it's the same..
same case with me, i have GT-I9300T and i can flash every I9300 rom / update

Root Telus S6?

Brand new never used Telus Galaxy S6 Model number SM-G920W8 Android Ver. 5.1.1
Anyone have any insight on how i go about rooting this? As everything i have read has not been with this model number? Just got this phone today but before i switch over from my S4 i want to root it.
Thanks

I have telus s6 and rooting is like any other galaxy s6. If you want to root without tripping knox, I have no clue..

Rakcoon said:
I have telus s6 and rooting is like any other galaxy s6. If you want to root without tripping knox, I have no clue..
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Yea im fine tripping KNOX no biggie to me.
Your with Telus also? What ROM you running?

I'm currently using Venom http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-o-m-1-3-fast-n-smoot-92xifkls-30dec-t3282382
The only drawback I've had with this rom is that it has adblock enabled by default. So some websites will block your connection. However, there is a way to turn it off in script, so no biggy if you don't like adblocks.
I've been using it for a long time. It's the most stable without useless addons. Let me know if you need a point in the right direction getting root.

If you're looking for a clean stable and deodexed ROM i would suggest taking a look here
Auto-root included in kernel.
- Renolz

renolz said:
If you're looking for a clean stable and deodexed ROM i would suggest taking a look here
Auto-root included in kernel.
- Renolz
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Im currently running this ROM you suggested. Fine so far.
Thanks

21017 said:
Im currently running this ROM you suggested. Fine so far.
Thanks
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Glad to hear Enjoy!
- Renolz

Should I root my Galaxy S7?

Hi, I was thinking about rooting my Galaxy S7 and I know that KNOX will be tripped and I will not be able to use Samsung Pay, S Health or get OTA updates ever again but I was wondering was that it and what are your thoughts on rooting the galaxy s7 and if you think it's worth it? I want to dual boot King rom and RR Remix but I'm not sure if it's worth it?

I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.

Drunkula said:
I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.
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So why did you root before the s7? I ask because I plan on buying the s7 to BL unlock and run custom rom..

No, i dont think its worth it! Stock rom does a great job and even the backups work perfectly with the samsung cloud and also you can use Package Disabler Pro without root so thats all you need.

RiTCHiE007 said:
No, i dont think its worth it! Stock rom does a great job and even the backups work perfectly with the samsung cloud and also you can use Package Disabler Pro without root so thats all you need.
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Thanks, I think unless they release a fully stable, feature packed AOSP rom I'm gonna stick with stock. I do like Android N for the Galaxy S7 and it's definitely a step in the right direction from Samsung :good:

Drunkula said:
I think that's a very subjective question for which the answer should come from you. But IMHO, since you are seeking opinions, I haven't felt the need to root mine [yet]. So far this is the only Android I've had that I haven't rooted - and I've had Androids since the original Motorola Droid. I haven't used Samsung Pay yet but I think that once I do I will become accustomed to it. For now I am holding off on rooting. I find that my S7 gives me most of what I want and I'm not missing root at all.
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Thanks for your opinion. I think your right, other than custom roms I don't really see a reason to root. I think unless they release a fully stable rom (like AOSP) that I really want I'm gonna stick to stock for now. I wish there was a way to get the dual speaker mod without root though, that would be good.

munchy_cool said:
So why did you root before the s7? I ask because I plan on buying the s7 to BL unlock and run custom rom..
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In a nutshell, I wanted to try other ROMs and debloat.

Drunkula said:
In a nutshell, I wanted to try other ROMs and debloat.
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Gotcha

I honestly haven't rooted since my OnePlus days, and even then once I started using Google Wallet/Android Pay I reverted to stock. On my S4 I had to root to gain some of the functionality/customizations I wanted. With the OnePlus and my S7 Edge, the need just isn't there. Sure, I'd like to remove some of the AT&T bloat, but at least I can disable those apps which is good enough for me.