This is just a quick list of things I thought would be helpful to Noobs/Newbs. They're not in any particular order. Also, sticky if need be or just leave as is. Sticky would be preferred though so Noobs/Newbs can see it right away. Anyway, here are what I feel should be the 10 Commandments for the SGS4G Forum. You may agree or you may not. Think what you will. If you feel anything should be added, PM me and I'll make the changes myself. Thank you.
#1 - Search The Forum Before Asking Questions.
Unless you like getting flamed by people when you don't search before asking.
#2 - DON'T USE ROM MANAGER ON SGS4G EVER!!!!!!
Unless you really like ODIN that much.
#3 - DON'T TRY TO FLASH ANY ROMS OUTSIDE OF THE SGS4G FORUM
Unless you wanted a nice brick instead of a phone.
#4 - Read the "[Guide] *NOOB's* guide to flashing " Thread In The General Section Before Trying To Flash Anything.
You'll eventually get pointed to that direction anyway if you don't read it. Trust me, we can tell when people don't.
#5 - Read The Instructions For The ROM Before Installing.
Unless you really like reflashing or reverting back to STOCK. HELLO ODIN AGAIN.
#6 - When You Have A Problem With A ROM, Be Descriptive About The Issue.
Believe it or not, the Devs here can't read minds nor can they see over your shoulder to see what your issue is on your phone. They're good, but not that good.
#7 - Be Thankful Towards Our Devs.
If you like a ROM, show your appreciation. If not, then keep your mouth shut and use a different ROM or better yet go back to STOCK. ONCE AGAIN, HELLO ODIN.
#8 - POST IN THE RIGHT SECTION!!!!
Prepare to get flamed if you don't.
#9 - When Flashing From Froyo To GB, Follow FBis251's "[ODIN+CWM] GB Ext4 Starter Pack (Sep 27)" Thread or use the updated Kies Mini to upgrade to official KJ6.
If not, then yet again, HELLO ODIN.
#10 - For The Love Of Our Forum, Don't Ask A Dev For An ETA!!!!!
You'll only get one answer if you do. WHEN IT'S DONE!!!
Going to add one more thing until we actually get it for our phone.
#11 - If You're Coming From Another Device, Don't Come In Here Thinking You Can Get CM7 For The SGS4G.
This goes along with #3 in a way. Its being worked on. Now that we have the kernel source for GB, we are now one step closer. So, until the devs figure everything out with the source to get CM7 working, IT CAN NOT BE INSTALLED!!!
Now if you're wondering, "What is ODIN?" well, there's a guide for that...
[GUIDE] Noobs guide to Odin to flash your SGS4G (Windows)
Like I said, feel free to PM me if you feel something should be added.
Not bad.. I'd also add the noob's guide to ODIN, and put up a link to the Bible thread to find every ROM, guide, Kernel, modem, etc that's been put up in the dev section.
Nice Work Thanks
Deserves a Sticky
Nice list, glad to see it stickied.....hopefully it will cut down on the repetitive questions that have been plaguing the threads lately.
Sent from my SGH-T959V
Good thing no noobs are gonna read this. The newbs might since they're willing to learn, but not the noobs.
number 8 will never happen
Looks good +1
FBis251 said:
Good thing no noobs are gonna read this. The newbs might since they're willing to learn, but not the noobs.
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HAHAHA....i must be newb then,because i am reading this....you will be seeing more of me as i dig dipper into the expanse of knowledge you folks have here....glad to be here...
joeblow7272 said:
HAHAHA....i must be newb then,because i am reading this....you will be seeing more of me as i dig dipper into the expanse of knowledge you folks have here....glad to be here...
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You're the best kind of new user, the one who reads and tries to keep informed. I'll be glad to help if you have any questions.
well im glad its not overlooked
So, I think "Do NOT necro threads" should be added here. I'm seeing that a lot recently. It's just ridiculous.
I think that is general forum etiquette, not much SGS4G specific.
Updated #9 since we now have an official GB Upgrade. Will be taking #11 off as soon as we get new kernel working to run CM7.
Nice laws. I made the rom manager mistake when I was a noob. Seemed like the easiest way to go, until my phone wouldn't boot.
has anyone figured out why rom manager cannot be used...and if so what are proposed solutions
hey guys could you please direct me to the link on how to totally start over fresh.. basically if i want to do a complete wipe and start over on my phone ive got the kj6 version.. i think its probably a good idea for me to familiarize myself with it now thanks..
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hey guys could you please direct me to the link on how to totally start over fresh.. basically if i want to do a complete wipe and start over on my phone ive got the kj6 version.. i think its probably a good idea for me to familiarize myself with it now thanks..
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Look up Raver's Odin KJ6 rom. It'll leave your phone as if you had just downloaded the Kies official update.
Thanks alot... I've just been putting particular things on my phone.. Checked out and installed a few roms... I've read on some of these threads about ghost roms and other issues just want to make sure ive got my bases covered.. Thanks again..
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I know it's a little late, but updated #11 since we now have the kernel source for gb.
sent from within pure darkness.
Thanks for this thread. Took me over a week to wade through and find this starting point. I just rooted my phone and have been nervous about flashing a rom with all the different ways posted on how to go about it.
im sorry if this is the wrong place to post...but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom. I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
orange808 said:
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
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thanks very much!
that guide fixed everything!
meshflesh said:
I have acknowledged my ignorance, therefore it is ok for me to post wherever I please, but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom (seriously, my ignorance knows no bounds). I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues (I am too lazy to use the search function, therefore I'm special and MUST be the first person EVER to have this problem. You're kinda obligated to help me, no?)
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Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
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kennyglass123 said:
DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
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ok...understood
gtmaster303 said:
Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
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I can understand why you would be peeved. But i used the search function. and found multiple ways of solving my problem. But none of which worked for me.
I was installing paid apps in other tutorials to try and fix my imei issue, and ended up with deadend after deadend. and furthermore..most of the guides werent specific to my phone. I didnt want to make my phone a "superbrick". I knew better than to post in the dev section...but i acted purely out of fustration and desperation. the user "orange808" was kind enough to point me in the right direction.
i know that doesnt justify it...but it wont happen again! i apologize
I appreciate all the devs hard work on this phone.
Hello,
I am new to the forums and android in general. Anyways, I am wondering if any one could advise me on the best steps to root and update my oldish android phone. It is currently on android 2.2.1 and has no support for 2.2.3 which is why I believe I need a custom rom.. I have looked thru numerous threads and sources but have yet to find a method i fully understand and trust, as i hear it.. you guys are very helpful and i am hoping that is true cause im about to pull my hair out at this point
Ugh.. I posted this in the wrong section.. Can a mod please delete this? I will post it in the appropriate section.
DiscombobulatedLand said:
Ugh.. I posted this in the wrong section.. Can a mod please delete this? I will post it in the appropriate section.
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an oversight has any
There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here. Feel free to ask or answer questions. Idea of this thread is to get users to help other users with their problems/questions. Please do not spoon feed, but rather point in the direction where that user can find an answer and educate himself
First thing first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA.
For ROM issues please do mention in your post about:
ROM name
ROM version and base
kernel version and its settings
any mods applied on top of it
flashing "style" aka dirty or clean
...and be sure you have asked before on the ROM thread unless you have less than 10 posts on XDA
Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read threads in post no2 (coming later as soon as we start getting the guides) to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.
ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.
No abuse towards noobs tolerated here! No question is stupid in this thread.
I feel that a little OT is healthy to the success of this type of thread. The people here who help the most will develop a comradery therefore OT is allowed within reason. Common sense will be applied ..
Hi,
First of all happy new year.
I own an Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (SGP621).
Android lollipop 5.1.1
Build 23.4.A.1.264
Now I like to install LineageOS to it.
I'm absolutely new to this one so I need some help.
What I already managed to do.
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the filesystem with kingroot.
On my Laptop I have fastboot and adb running and I can access the tablet.
Now my problem is that I cannot get the device into recovery mode to wipe the tablet and to install LineageOS.
When I try to flash TWRP via fastboot, all seams to be fine, but I cannot boot the device into recovery mode.
I would appreciate very much if someone could point me into the right direction what I'm doing wrong?
Thank you.
Heya, no expert here but have you held the correct button combo to reboot into recovery mode? Was it volume up and power? Sorry not used z3 in years.
I've come with a new/old user question...
I have a broken z3 (screen smashed and back in pieces with some missing) and a semi broken z3(3/4 of screen works and back is just separated but mostly whole).
I want to use them as cameras to monitor equipment, but need them to switch on when charged. I found a stackoverflow linking here hinting I modify the charge boot script, but it was z3c. https://android.stackexchange.com/q...ower-on-android-when-the-charger-is-connected
I'm unsure what os to install, and which twrp version matches etc, because really I just want a 4k IP camera.
Currently running official OS, ewelink camera app and teamviewer and about to try altering fastboot power on option.
I posted in the wrong place. Can't seem to delete.
schrstopph said:
Can anyone tell me if pixel 3 is going to get the new twrp? It seems every phone I buy is somehow a problem. I'd be happy to try any tests.
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you could have checked the only twrp thread on this sub. its in development. progress is slow but steady since the kind devs have things to do so the final build will be released when its ready to be released. for now, all we can do is used fastboot for flashing and other things. btw, the thread is HERE.
thanks for the information. sorry I don't generally ask questions.
Mate, wrong place to create a thread.
Yes I have been made aware of that. I don't think I have authority to move it.
A lot of dickish replies here.