I am not a ROM 'chef' or 'cooker' by any means. This is just for people who simply want the full stock experience on their Nexus One. If you want a fancy ROM, request the real ROM developers in this forum.
Stock GRI40 (2.3.3 Gingerbread) ROM*
Nothing modified - ie. NOT ROOTED, requires custom recovery
Will be useful for future OTA updates
http://www.multiupload.com/7PFE6QVIEO
(To root the above ROM, flash the su.zip attachment below. It won't break functionality for future OTA updates)
Modified GRI40 (2.3.3 Gingerbread) ROM*
Rooted, De-odexed, Busybox, Apps2SD, Cache2SD, ZipAligned, Disabled Stock Recovery
Includes tkirton's Darktremor Apps2SD, which requires EXT3 partition on SD (only if you want this feature enabled)
http://www.multiupload.com/ALXR48D3YI
*Requires Hboot 0.35.0017:
http://www.mediafire.com/?q3rcfc6l4r9no8d
Code:
fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
(Or just flash hboot through this update.zip found here. Thanks efrant)
*Requires Radio 32.41.00.32U_5.08.00.04:
http://www.mediafire.com/?rgarixj28mbmhej
Code:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
(Or just flash radio through this update.zip found here. Thanks G0belet)
FOR FASTBOOT MODE, reset Nexus One while holding down trackball, then:
1) Go to PC and open an ADB shell
2) Copy boot.img/hboot.img to the same folder as your ADB session
3) Type the fastboot commands shown above
System Dump for devs (system.img, boot.img, radio.img, unrooted):
http://www.mediafire.com/?8f4dllu89t7ufhq
NOTE:
I'm not planning on doing any more mods to this, but if you wish to customize this ROM to your liking then use something like my HTC Android Kitchen. To set up, please read the FAQ posted in the kitchen thread.
sick thanks!
eww just noticed first post XD
but in other words
where did you get this!
Does this mean the OTA is working fine now?
I got to try this！ thanks！
im wondering.. is hardware aceleration enabled? if so does this mean FPS will now be more than 14-25 especially with LWP's on will it no longer lag my helix launcher?
death1246 said:
im wondering.. is hardware aceleration enabled? if so does this mean FPS will now be more than 14-25 especially with LWP's on will it no longer lag my helix launcher?
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Nope I don't believe this is HW accelerated. I think that comes with > GB builds. For a taste of HW acceleration you might want to try the HC port, it's impressively smooth for a build not optimized for our hardware or screen size.
Hollow.Droid said:
Nope I don't believe this is HW accelerated. I think that comes with > GB builds. For a taste of HW acceleration you might want to try the HC port, it's impressively smooth for a build not optimized for our hardware or screen size.
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but this is the New Nexus GB Build 2.3.3 that apparently contins the drivers used in the HC build..
Thanks!!!
successfully flashed gb 2.3.3!!
dsixda said:
I am not a ROM 'chef' or 'cooker' by any means. This is just for people who simply want the full stock experience on their Nexus One. If you want a fancy ROM, request the real ROM developers in this forum.
Stock GRI40 (2.3.3 Gingerbread) ROM for flashing* (nothing modified, requires custom recovery)
http://www.multiupload.com/7PFE6QVIEO
*Requires Hboot 0.35.0017:
http://www.mediafire.com/?q3rcfc6l4r9no8d
Code:
fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
*Requires Radio 32.41.00.32U_5.08.00.04:
http://www.mediafire.com/?rgarixj28mbmhej
Code:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
FOR FASTBOOT MODE, reset Nexus One while holding down trackball, then:
1) Go to PC and open an ADB shell
2) Copy boot.img/hboot.img to the same folder as your ADB session
3) Type the fastboot commands shown above
System Dump for devs (system.img, boot.img, radio.img, unrooted):
http://www.mediafire.com/?8f4dllu89t7ufhq
NOTE:
I'm not planning on doing any mods to this, but if you wish to customize this ROM to your liking then use something like my HTC Android Kitchen. To set up, please read the FAQ posted in the kitchen thread.
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um is this a root version of the stock rom or just a regular stock rom??
death1246 said:
but this is the New Nexus GB Build 2.3.3 that apparently contins the drivers used in the HC build..
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AFAIK only Googles semi-proprietary WebM support is hardware accelerated, and as virtually nothing uses it yet, it's not very useful.
I'm not even sure that this IS the case, I'm unable to find ANY official (i.e not blogger guesses/speculation) word that there's any form of hardware acceleration on the N1 via 2.3.3.
Is there an official 2.2.x --> 2.3.x changelog anywhere?
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um is this a root version of the stock rom or just a regular stock rom??
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a) Don't quote a whole screenful of post for a 1-line request
b) It's unmodified stock which means NOT rooted.
Either install it and re-root it yourself, wait for the changes to be merged with CM7, or wait for a pre-rooted build which will probably be available in a matter of minutes.
To self-root, flash Superuser from this thread from recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
great thanks
thanks for u, and rooted rom with some other unofficial mod would be better.
Thanx alot! Made it easy juss flashed over cm6.0
Thanks OP... was planning on getting a dump for myself... but u just made my life simpler... thanks to ur dump, I have GRI40 build on my phone... stock + de-odexed + rooted
death1246 said:
but this is the New Nexus GB Build 2.3.3 that apparently contins the drivers used in the HC build..
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Yep, although the drivers seem to be compatible for HW acceleration, GB itself doesn't seem to use this feature. The I build (Ice cream sandwich or whatever it will be called) will most likely have HW acceleration built in. Although far from extensive you can see that only HC has the feature currenty:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history
i cannot download the file within GFW...is there any mirror available?
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craigacgomez said:
Thanks OP... was planning on getting a dump for myself... but u just made my life simpler... thanks to ur dump, I have GRI40 build on my phone... stock + de-odexed + rooted
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Care to share your rooted rom? or what you used to root it? Thanks.
Thanks pal! I cannot wait any longer so downloaded it first! Now I can taste some gingerbread!
Umm... home button doesn't work... and I don't have the android market...? Help...?
jfive74 said:
Care to share your rooted rom? or what you used to root it? Thanks.
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Here you go... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11626125
craigacgomez said:
Here you go... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11626125
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Beat me to it
I'm uploading the one I use now.
Related
I'm not really sure I understand and maybe someone can help me to, but the appeal of CWM to me was the ability to flash a ROM without needing a PC. However, most of the ROM's in the dev section say that a kernel flash is required and the utility requires a PC. The appeal of being able to flash a new ROM at any time is lost since I need to wait until I'm at home with my PC. If a kernel flash at the PC is required for most ROM's then why CWM at that point?
I'm realizing as I write this that the answer is likely that it's easier for a noob than adb. I still ask the question in the event there is something else I'm missing.
Also, before I get 30 hypersensitive replies about not appreciating the devs work and I should dev something myself if I don't like it please know that this is not intended to criticize the work of the devs. I'd just like to know if there is something I'm missing or maybe that I'm misunderstanding that a kernel flash is required when I read the releases.
BialyMurzyn said:
I'm not really sure I understand and maybe someone can help me to, but the appeal of CWM to me was the ability to flash a ROM without needing a PC. However, most of the ROM's in the dev section say that a kernel flash is required and the utility requires a PC. The appeal of being able to flash a new ROM at any time is lost since I need to wait until I'm at home with my PC. If a kernel flash at the PC is required for most ROM's then why CWM at that point?
I'm realizing as I write this that the answer is likely that it's easier for a noob than adb. I still ask the question in the event there is something else I'm missing.
Also, before I get 30 hypersensitive replies about not appreciating the devs work and I should dev something myself if I don't like it please know that this is not intended to criticize the work of the devs. I'd just like to know if there is something I'm missing or maybe that I'm misunderstanding that a kernel flash is required when I read the releases.
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Yes! You missed this thread
All the latest roms are using Faux kernel anyways, Flash once, and then you can use CWM to flash any multiple roms you want
The ONLY time you NEED to flash a seperate kernel is when going to a totally different build. Examples:
Sense 3.0 to Sense 3.5
Sense 3.5 to Sense 3.0
ICS to Sense 3.0
ICS to Sense 3.5
Sense 3.0 to ICS
ICS to Sense 3.5
...etc
Other than that the kernel that you use is still pretty much stock.
rbaruch said:
All the latest roms are using Faux kernel anyways, Flash once, and then you can use CWM to flash any multiple roms you want
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This is true, but each successive release says that a kernel update is needed. I am assuming that this includes not only those freshly flashing the ROM, but also those flashing from a ROM's previous version. Are they incompatible from version to version? Basically, if I'm bored while out and wanted to flash a ROM then flash the kernel later are there risks?
antiquezip said:
Yes! You missed this thread
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This looks great! Since T-Mobile just throttled my data for the remainder of my billing cycle I will have to follow the thread and then give it a try later when I have WiFi. Thanks for the link.
Thanks Binary. That makes sense. No pun intended. So then the boot.img a dev includes with the packaged ROM is more or less a suggested kernel to best optimize their ROM and not that there are features of a ROM that will not work?
BialyMurzyn said:
Thanks Binary. That makes sense. No pun intended. So then the boot.img a dev includes with the packaged ROM is more or less a suggested kernel to best optimize their ROM and not that there are features of a ROM that will not work?
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That depends on the kernel that the developer includes.
If it's a faux edition then there are a few tweaks however it's still stock.
All features should be accessable in the rom as long as you are using an unsecured kernel.
Don't flash this as you already have one from ur ICS ROM! I just did not see any Stock Kernel that is the reason why i made a thread!
Haven't seen a stock ICS 4.0.3 kernel in development section so i m just dropping stock kernel in case some one needs it.
It meant we'll have mod kernel soon? Better battery faster ... everything.
Sent from my AT&T Galaxy Note™ - please forgive any typos
ummm... what?! Is this i717 specific, or just the AOSP 4.0.3 kernel? How did we get this for the i717 without source? Where is it from? So many questions!!!11 lol
If this is for real, someone please throw a bucket of ice water (and/or trout) on Da_G...
I have tried to use this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20806471&postcount=1 to inject init.d support into the stock kernel but cannot tell if it worked. It worked on the stock ICS kernel for the Asus Transformer according to this post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23005237&postcount=104
Anyone else more familiar with init.d care to try it? It did give me an init.d folder, and the command prompt on PC seemed like it was successful but I can't tell from the file it placed in init.d after first boot if it was successful or not. I tried putting a supercharger script in the init.d folder but it doesn't seem to be working.
edit: Also at the risk of sounding dumb I don't know what set permission as 755 is. I tried to set the permissions of the folder to match the other folders in the directory.
I don't understand why are guys so happy about this ?
This kernel (boot.img) is already in ICS ROMs,
you can just unzip one of those ROMs or the leak and there you have it !
They need kernel SOURCE to do overclock etc.
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Jckpsa said:
I don't understand why are guys so happy about this ?
This kernel (boot.img) is already in ICS ROMs,
you can just unzip one of those ROMs or the leak and there you have it !
They need kernel SOURCE to do overclock etc.
Sent from my SGH-I717D using Tapatalk 2
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I was assuming this was source... which, as my previous post indicates, wouldn't make sense.
Otherwise, you're right, this isn't anything special. Nice to have separately? Sure, I guess...
so what is a kernal is this a ics leak, im a nubie and pretty stupid.
thanks
Guys, this is STOCK ICS 4.0.3 Kernel. In other words, the kernel that was provided with the leak. It's unmodified.
zer0nine said:
Guys, this is STOCK ICS 4.0.3 Kernel. In other words, the kernel that was provided with the leak. It's unmodified.
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yes we know this.......which is not that useful for the dev....as they need the source code for the kernel.....without the source code....we can't OC/undervolt and do all the lovely things that we need...
I've been wanting a stock ICS version as there have been a few bugs that I can't get away from with the two mods I've tried... Maybe it's ICS, maybe it's me, but now I can see how the original runs. Thanks!
Surrylic said:
I've been wanting a stock ICS version as there have been a few bugs that I can't get away from with the two mods I've tried... Maybe it's ICS, maybe it's me, but now I can see how the original runs. Thanks!
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You do know this is just the kernel right? If you flash only this after a full wipe, you're not going to have a booting Android phone.
You sure? I would think it would be more like flashing it to what is already in it, unless, this is not for the i717.
thair7391 said:
You do know this is just the kernel right? If you flash only this after a full wipe, you're not going to have a booting Android phone.
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C0BRA01 said:
You sure? I would think it would be more like flashing it to what is already in it, unless, this is not for the i717.
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I think he means if you flash it after a "full" wipe, meaning clearing the system. If you just do a data and cache wipe it should be fine, if of course you are running an ICS ROM.
live4nyy said:
I think he means if you flash it after a "full" wipe, meaning clearing the system. If you just do a data and cache wipe it should be fine, if of course you are running an ICS ROM...
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...which already has the same kernel, so there would be no point.
If this isn't source, then I don't understand what this is for. Every i717 ICS leak currently available has this kernel already included. Having it on your SD card just in case isn't really going to do anyone any good, since everyone running any of the currently available ICS ROMs is already running this very kernel. If this is acceptable, then I won't be surprised to see others parting out the leak and posting pieces of it in the dev section, when it really belongs in General since it isn't source. Please don't flame me, just trying to make a point.
tonyc0642 said:
If this isn't source, then I don't understand what this is for. Every i717 ICS leak currently available has this kernel already included. Having it on your SD card just in case isn't really going to do anyone any good, since everyone running any of the currently available ICS ROMs is already running this very kernel. If this is acceptable, then I won't be surprised to see others parting out the leak and posting pieces of it in the dev section, when it really belongs in General since it isn't source. Please don't flame me, just trying to make a point.
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It's pretty useful for noobs who flashed DaG's kernel mistaking it for an ICS kernel.
OP is pretty misleading. There is no reason to flash this at the moment.
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Actually, I dont understand what the big deal is...
There are stock roms in the development thread aren't there?
Stock Odin recovery image:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
Stock boot & recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504999
Strange that no one *****ed about these being in Android Development... I dont see what the difference is.
All this is is the stock kernel from the ICS leak taken out and made available for flashing in case you want to flash the stock kernel FROM THE ICS LEAK (so, if you are still on stock GB, this wont be helpful, this is ONLY useful if you are running the stock, unmodified ICS leak and have changed the kernel and want to revert back to the stock ICS kernel from the leaked ICS rom).
The OP is pretty self explanatory, in fact, the title of the thread is pretty self explanatory. I mean, ICS 4.0.3 STOCK KERNEL sounds pretty clear to me.
My only beef is not with the thread or its location but the lack of organization on XDA. There should literally be a category for ROMS, another for mods & themes & apps, and another for stock images. Q&A should be removed and combined with General. Given the limitation of the current choices, this doesnt fit under General, Q&A, Themes and Apps, or Accessories. The next best fit is Android Development. This is of course all my opinion.
Thread moved
Stock kernels belong in General.
littlewierdo said:
All this is is the stock kernel from the ICS leak taken out and made available for flashing in case you want to flash the stock kernel FROM THE ICS LEAK (so, if you are still on stock GB, this wont be helpful, this is ONLY useful if you are running the stock, unmodified ICS leak and have changed the kernel and want to revert back to the stock ICS kernel from the leaked ICS rom)
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I really didn't want to jump back into this, and it seriously doesn't bother me at all that this was posted... that said, there are NO modified ICS kernels on our Notes right now (we're all on the same kernel at the moment), so this won't become useful until someone modifies one (as appdroid apparently intends to do to add init.d) -- and even then, it will need to be replaced once the official ICS build/source gets released.
Either way, like I said, this thread doesn't bother me at all... appdroid's dev efforts on the Note are much appreciated!
Any suggestions if there is a possibility to run one of the Custom Roms, built for ICS Leak, on the GSM ICS Leak? Just something like using the GSM-Patch with the GB-based custom roms. Is there any possibility to get this working?
I want to try it with Black Widow ICS (leak). It can be installed via ICS Bootstrap.
Edit: Maybe I can build a GSM-Patch for this roms.
I want to copy these files from system/lib:
li-mot-lte-ril.so
libmoto_nwif_ril.so
libmoto_qmi_ril.so
libmoto_ril.so
libpppd_plugin-ril.so
libreference-ril.so
moto-ril-multimode.so
and these file from system/etc:
apns-conf
All files taken from GSM device of course!
Then modifie the build.prop to the GSM settings, pack everything to an update.zip for using with CWM.
What do you think?
I hope anyone could give an advice
dtrail1 said:
Any suggestions if there is a possibility to run one of the Custom Roms, built for ICS Leak, on the GSM ICS Leak? Just something like using the GSM-Patch with the GB-based custom roms. Is there any possibility to get this working?
I want to try it with Black Widow ICS (leak). It can be installed via ICS Bootstrap.
Edit: Maybe I can build a GSM-Patch for this roms.
I want to copy these files from system/lib:
li-mot-lte-ril.so
libmoto_nwif_ril.so
libmoto_qmi_ril.so
libmoto_ril.so
libpppd_plugin-ril.so
libreference-ril.so
moto-ril-multimode.so
and these file from system/etc:
apns-conf
All files taken from GSM device of course!
Then modifie the build.prop to the GSM settings, pack everything to an update.zip for using with CWM.
What do you think?
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I wanted to do exactly this, but with no fastboot file for ICS leak, if i run into bootloop i'm done
But i did that on eclipse when i was on GB and i directly replaced those file into the eclipse.zip, not a patch and it worked fine.
but if you look at the blackwidow rom
Requirements
Android Version 2.3.6 (6.12.17x - 6.12.181)
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you rather try with this rom http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/2405-romcdmakoa-aokp-612012/ which is based on ics leak for CDMA.
Anyway force may be with you
There was a Q that I wanted to do:
What needs to happen in order to create custom ROMs based on our leak? (GSM) In order to start "cocking" xD
Reading your answers, I understand that when fastboot files are released development on this device would start..
this is correct?
Thank for your time..
spawns said:
There was a Q that I wanted to do:
What needs to happen in order to create custom ROMs based on our leak? (GSM) In order to start "cocking" xD
Reading your answers, I understand that when fastboot files are released development on this device would start..
this is correct?
Thank for your time..
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Well, it can start without fastboot file and make custom rom bases on current leak, but if the dev do something wrong and run into a bootloop after flashing his custom rom, it will be really difficult to back to stock without fastboot file.
I read that it's possible but it's a little complicated and not that much want to take that risk
Ok guys, I tried the whole night. I booted up Black Widow ICS Leak successfully on my GSM device. I've built a GSM Patch, but there are still two issues. Network signal and WLAN is working great and stable. But I am not able to safe an APN and when I trie to enter the rom controls it closes. But no restarts sa far.. Nedd to play with the libs again. The most ones aren't needed. Now I am running the rom without these libs, but a few of them are responsible for saving the APN and the function to the rom controls. Maybe we also need the Verizon kernel to run it correctly...?
Edit: This is bull****, sorry, the verizon kernel can be flashed in case of wiped CID partition, and anyone who hasn't a backed up p18 can't do this without booting up with BP Tools until the end of his days... Anyone an idea?
So I've never flashed this device before, and I got it today but I'd like a custom ROM flashed to it.
Could someone point me to the following:
-A working ODIN link for this device
-A custom ROM (GB) that has all working features (camera, etc) and is built for the INTL 5.0 version (I've been looking at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465144)
-A guide for getting CWM recovery.
Cheers.
This thread has all the info you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
I personally have used the Eryigit rom you linked and it works fine.
Have fun.
I would stay away from Cyanogen and its variations right now if you want everything to work. CM7 has issues with wifi (and other stuff) and CM9 has no HW Acceleration -kernel issues.
Pretty much any rom based on stock is a safe bet.
rjwil1086 said:
I would stay away from Cyanogen and its variations right now if you want everything to work. CM7 has issues with wifi (and other stuff) and CM9 has no HW Acceleration -kernel issues.
Pretty much any rom based on stock is a safe bet.
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Thanks, but still, how do I get CWM recovery? I couldn't see much in the above thread.
abtekk said:
Thanks, but still, how do I get CWM recovery? I couldn't see much in the above thread.
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Check in the custom kernel section and download the kernel according to your device.
Look in the thread cvcduty posted in the custom kernel section. The kernels have CWM packaged with them. You'll need Odin to flash them. If you search the forums you'll probably find a link for Odin... or google it
Make sure you use the rigth kernel for your specific device. The 5" and 4" are different and there are two versions of the 5". Not sure if there is more than one version of the 4" or not.
rjwil1086 said:
Look in the thread cvcduty posted in the custom kernel section. The kernels have CWM packaged with them. You'll need Odin to flash them. If you search the forums you'll probably find a link for Odin... or google it
Make sure you use the rigth kernel for your specific device. The 5" and 4" are different and there are two versions of the 5". Not sure if there is more than one version of the 4" or not.
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Thanks mate, that's what I wasn't sure about. If I happen to flash the wrong kernel I can overwrite it with the correct one as usual, correct? and it's Odin3 v1.3 I need, isn't it?
All sounds right to me. Even with a bad kernel you'll have download mode to fall back on.
rjwil1086 said:
All sounds right to me. Even with a bad kernel you'll have download mode to fall back on.
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Thanks, just flashed it and got a boot loop.
Edit: Could be because I flashed a GB kernel while still on froyo, I best revert to stock kernel and do a KIES update first
Edit2: Tried to go stock but still a boot loop -_-
This has gone, extremely well...
/sarcasm
I just downloaded Odin 1.3 and flashed Entrophy's DD as we discussed. No issues on my device - as i anticipated because this is how I did mine initially. Which model do you have? Another question, did you try to boot into CWM after you flashed the kernel (VolUp + Power). If you can get into CWM then your good to flash whatever ROM you want, even if the Stock ROM is boot-looping.
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I just downloaded Odin 1.3 and flashed Entrophy's DD as we discussed. No issues on my device - as i anticipated because this is how I did mine initially. Which model do you have? Another question, did you try to boot into CWM after you flashed the kernel (VolUp + Power). If you can get into CWM then your good to flash whatever ROM you want, even if the Stock ROM is boot-looping.
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Sorted, thank you for your help and clearing things up for me.
rjwil1086 said:
I would stay away from Cyanogen and its variations right now if you want everything to work. CM7 has issues with wifi (and other stuff) and CM9 has no HW Acceleration -kernel issues.
Pretty much any rom based on stock is a safe bet.
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i went to look and i think im blind but which are based on the stock rom? and which is the best ?
harts830 said:
i went to look and i think im blind but which are based on the stock rom? and which is the best ?
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I just installed this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579774
It's a rooted stock GB ROM with a custom kernel. Supports both USA and International devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
Check out this thread again. It has most of the ROMs listed as "Stock Based" or "CM Based". I'm running GB.XXKPH.WT-0.4.0 for Galaxy Player 5.0 Intl & US and it seems to be a good one. Several people like Eryigit-GB-2.3.
On another note, I'm actually trying to continue ambrice's development on CM7 but can't get my build to boot.
Hi all,
This is my first android device. Its currently a stock model with gingerbread 2.3.5. I've been doing some reading and see that there are some newer versions of the OS that can be installed on this device. Some work, some don't. What is the most recent verson of the OS that works 100% (if any) and some detailed instructions on how to install? And also how to revert back to the original OS (I don't want to brick the device).
Cheers!
tls1tls1
tls1tls1 said:
Hi all,
This is my first android device. Its currently a stock model with gingerbread 2.3.5. I've been doing some reading and see that there are some newer versions of the OS that can be installed on this device. Some work, some don't. What is the most recent verson of the OS that works 100% (if any) and some detailed instructions on how to install? And also how to revert back to the original OS (I don't want to brick the device).
Cheers!
tls1tls1
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The most recent *stock* rom is XXKPL for int'l. You can still use it on a USA, but you will need to flash Entropy512's kernel afterwards so your buttons work. To install xxkpl, there is a link near the end of the xxkph thread (or Google it). You will need the 'tar' release (the oldest) of Entropy's kernel. Download a program called Odin, put your device in download mode (reboot while holding volume down), and flash XXKPL by clicking on 'PDA' and browsing to the appropriate tar file. Your device will reboot. You still want it in download mode, so before it reboots, hold volume down again. This time, click on PDA and select the kernel's tar file. Let it flash, reboot, and profit. :thumbup:
(Follow Entropy's instructions on how to update to his latest kernel)
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So we can onyl safely upgrade to 2.3.6? No honeycomb, no ice cream? unless you are prepared to lose majour functionality such as camera, wifi, micro usb, etc ?
Thanks!
Terry
tls1tls1 said:
So we can onyl safely upgrade to 2.3.6? No honeycomb, no ice cream? unless you are prepared to lose majour functionality such as camera, wifi, micro usb, etc ?
Thanks!
Terry
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That's basically correct. Only one ics rom has Bluetooth working, and none have the camera. However any gingerbread rom should be fine, not just stock - some of them are themed to look like ics though.
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So what's the difference between rooting, ROM, Kernel, and OS? Is it just 3 different acronyms for the same thing? Or are they different layers of software one on top of the next?
thanks!
tls1
tls1tls1 said:
So what's the difference between rooting, ROM, Kernel, and OS? Is it just 3 different acronyms for the same thing? Or are they different layers of software one on top of the next?
thanks!
tls1
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Rooting is gaining access and permissions to every file in the system. (The system being Android / Linux)
Kernel is the layer inbetween the hardware and software, it is basically the traffic light saying "OK you go, OK now you, you run this for this long and then stop " ect.
ROM is the version of the OS, Android it the OS in this case. The ROM is the version or a customized varient of Android.
Hope this helps.
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Mevordel said:
... any gingerbread rom should be fine, not just stock ...
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Is there a list of non gingerbread ROMs ?
Also, will I have to root the device and install a new kernel before installing a ROM ? (or just root). ?
please excuse the simpleton questions
thanks!
tls1
Your all anwsers are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
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