Hi
Currently i have a samsung galaxy s2 and i been looking through the forum for the last few days for a new rom but there is so many to choose from i have no idea what the best ones are ,
I also have a few questions that im not sure about.
I am on android version 2.3.5 do i have to use a certain rom for this?
I am on gingerbreadBukI3 will there have to be a specific type of rom i will have to use that will run with with this?
Oh and im currently using cwm
Thanks in advance
I'm no expert but I have flashed dozens of roms on my s2. 2.3.5 is your version of gingerbread. You can flash any rom that is in the development section for the gti 9100 . But make sure they are for your version of s2 (not at and t or 9100g) I new nothing about flashing these roms until I read all I needed to know in the forums. (PS some developers don't appreciate us noobs asking them questions that are simple to them but difficult to us because most of the answers have already been given in older posts and we should read up first) . Main thing about flashing roms is always read the instructions on the first page of the roms thread before asking questions on the thread. Hope I helped. (Study the gt-i 9100 forums carefully before anything and it will all come to you) happy flashing and you can pm me anytime if you get stuck as I am patient
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Oh and cm7 is my favourite rom to use at the moment because its reliable. Cm9 will be excellent when its finished but its still under development
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Hey, I am new for the Android phones, before my samsung galaxy s2 I had iPhone 4 and things were very simple, now I'm lost in all the terminology and don't know what should I look for in Roms and tweaks. Can some one guide me to some noob Faq tread which will explain the differences in roms andhow can I determine what's best suited for me?
I found the root faq and understood how to install roms, but I can't choose one
Tnx for the help
still need help
74n4705 said:
still need help
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I remember a thread for noobs is here.. Use xda search...
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74n4705;19551471e noob Faq tread which will explain the differences in roms andhow can I determine what's best suited for me?
I found the root faq and understood how to install roms said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282[/url]
Rom Kernel Modem list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253665
If after reading you cannot work out what YOU want then stay with stock until a basic understanding is acquired .
Most users start with the question i want xxx and find a rom to suit rather than ???????????
jje
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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
tnx for the help, now I'm a little bit less confused
I am completely new to samsung family and wish to ask that i have a GT-I9100 (int. version) , so which thread's rom should i flash ??
ALso someone plz. tell me that where can i find instructions for bootloader unlocking(if any) , installing CWM etc...
I'm on stock 2.3.6 Now and i don't think that zergrush will help !!
nexus2515 said:
I am completely new to samsung family and wish to ask that i have a GT-I9100 (int. version) , so which thread's rom should i flash ??
ALso someone plz. tell me that where can i find instructions for bootloader unlocking(if any) , installing CWM etc...
I'm on stock 2.3.6 Now and i don't think that zergrush will help !!
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difference between android development and original development is simple. android development is roms basically with a slap on theme on it and original is well original.
read this thread here for better explanation between the two
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175660
as regarding unlocking bootloaders you do not have to as it is already unlocked..all you have to do is flash a cf-root kernel from chainfires thread.
here are links to help you better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
above link is the chainfire thread to root and the bottom link read that first to get a better feel of rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
noobterminator i couldnt have put it any better than you did. nice to see someone offering help instead of flaming and whinging over forum rules over an uncommon question
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iamsloany said:
noobterminator i couldnt have put it any better than you did. nice to see someone offering help instead of flaming and whinging over forum rules over an uncommon question
Tapped GS2
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well we all been there before so no harm in helping out. although the question should be move to the Q&A section...but anyways thank you for your nice words and just helping a fellow member that is all
But its not an uncommon question is it .Uncommon questions don't get their head bitten off.
jje.
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thanks noobterminator, last thing please
also post the links for what is ODIN utility and how to use it and then i'll be ready to Boost my s2
nexus2515 said:
thanks noobterminator, last thing please
also post the links for what is ODIN utility and how to use it and then i'll be ready to Boost my s2
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I don't understand why you should sit here and wait for an answer when you can get it 2seconds after you ask Google
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It's the same old story. People too damn lazy to do the work (searching) themselves.
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It's the same old story. People too damn lazy to do the work (searching) themselves.
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i'm not too much lazy,,,,
the thing is that i don't wanna brick my set..
i saw procedure for galaxy ace and some other sammy phones, but couldn't find for S2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The 1st post in the above thread has it all. Good luck.
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Haven't been on this forum in years and now back. Looking at getting the Galaxy S3 from ATT as the new iphone doesn't seem worth it after all this wait. I have never used any android device before so know nothing about their OS or anything really. I've used HTC Tilt2 device which was probably my last device on this forum and flashed roms and all that just fine. Looking on here though for the past hour i can't find like a tutorial on how to flash roms? Do i need to unlock my stock phone first?
I see people talk about using Odin which sounds like this is a flashing software for roms?
I'm really interested in flashing this rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334 as it seems like a stock rom but with all the upgrades in speed/stability/etc. How would i do this and safely?
What are the fail safe procedures such as i get a bad flash what do i do? Phone doesn't finish flash and gets stuck on boot logo what do i do? If im at work and this happens can i fix it via SD card while on the go?
I remember there usually being a sticky that answers this kind of stuff but have read all the stickies for this sub-forum device and found none that in layman's terms describes the above?
I will be reading much more on this site trying to figure this thing out but this really all is Chinese to me as i know nothing about android and their OS or flashing procedures. Remember the days of a simple rom flash on my Tilt2 device took about 30 seconds no brainer. I some how can't understand this stuff though. Greatly appreciate if anyone can answer the above questions and/or point me in the right directions as a total 100% noob to android and this phone. Thank you for your time.
Unless you want a bricked device....do not flash any roms from this section! These are for the international variant only!
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Go here for At&t:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
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First root your CURRENT ROM and than make a nandroid backup on SD card and than go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1705 forum and you can find everything about the AT&T variant Galaxy sIII...
Happy Flashing....
Check
www.Galaxys3root.com
It contains all guidance about rooting and flashing roms in all international And S3 variants.
You may also search for zedomax profile on xda about all these things. He is a helping guy host of www.Galaxys3root.com
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This is my first post and I can promise this forum that i will have no more nooby questions after this thread. So please don't hate on me to bad... I just have a few questions referring to roms and kernels....
1. Are roms and kernels similar at all? Can you only flash one or can both be flashed at the same time?? Like you flash blackstar rom and you find a kernal. Could I flash the kernel and still keep rom? i know what roms are.. What are kernels used for?
2. This is last Q... What would be the best rom out as of December?? I've seen may roms... Padawan, blackstar, liquid smooth, etc... Which is the best?? Which would you recommend??
That will be all the questions I have... I thanks in advance for people willing to help me instead of telling me to just google it......
- matt
Dude just Google it.... Lol
Seriously at this point in your Android education you shouldn't be worrying about custom kernels. Just get used to working in recovery and flashing roms. Half of getting it right is making sure you have a rom that is for the SGHi717 and works well for you. So comb through the development section and read the threads, download the rom and give them a spin. Once you find a rom you like hit me up with a pm and ill help you find a custom kernel so you can overclock and/or under volt and such. Let us know?
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Agreed with the above advice. Just look at roms for now. Concentrate your efforts on not bricking your phone. Read everything you can before trying to modify what the dev has put together. If you have other questions your welcome to come to the stupid question thread and ask here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32925977
Also a kind word of advice on your second question. I would consider removing it. Which rom is best threads are famous for turning into flaming threads.
As for your first question: http://bit.ly/X4WO1Q
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9rJJSiUy0I&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I wish I could use that video with my students.
Hey guys so yall were a great help with info and pointed me in the right direction and the info got me to root my telus samsung note very easy.
Now im tired of ICS and would like a custom rom for my phone.
I have been reading for a long time and its confusing and not sure the best to put on my phone because its telus.
So can u recommend me a good rom for battery life and features.(Something better than ICS)
Please post a link to it and info on how to do it would be great because when it comes to stuff like this im lost.Step to step info on how to load the rom would be awesome.
Thanks in advance and hope this is posted in the right spot.
If you need a rom than flash one, it is against xda rules to suggest best roms fyi
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md1008 said:
If you need a rom than flash one, it is against xda rules to suggest best roms fyi
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Ok fair enough did not remember that was against the rules.
I did check a few out but is there a step by step guid on how to flash a rom lol?
Also i think i have the cwm root with odin or something so any rom will work with that? Its a telus note 1...
Take the time and read the rooting and flashing threads..
They can be found in the general section, as a sticky called the "super everything thread"...
Knowledge is king, and your complete guides will be linked there ....g
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