Hey guys
I am a new user of SGS and I was wondering if there were any lagfixes available which can be applied without rooting the phone? Heard maybe voodoo can.....
Can anyone plz telme how to apply it and if there are any others.............
stormwhiz said:
Hey guys
I am a new user of SGS and I was wondering if there were any lagfixes available which can be applied without rooting the phone? Heard maybe voodoo can.....
Can anyone plz telme how to apply it and if there are any others.............
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Stay away from oclf would be my first suggestion, if you want to install voodoo or ulf lagfix you have to flash a kernel.
In the end it would be best to simply install a jpy based rom with a lagfix already installed, there's plenty in the dev section.
Lagfix is demode.
Just go for the stock 2.2.1 by xeu registry hack,
Phone is faster this way, unless you do benchmarking.
stormwhiz said:
Hey guys
I am a new user of SGS and I was wondering if there were any lagfixes available which can be applied without rooting the phone? Heard maybe voodoo can.....
Can anyone plz telme how to apply it and if there are any others.............
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Dont use OCLF please. Its too unreliable and is only good to increase synthetic performance.
Stock jpy is very fast and samsung has much improved the RFS filesystem. Try voodoo or speedmod kernels, root is required
Sent from that Green Robot Device with a 4"screen, chewing on some froyo(with an extra .1)
You can also try one of the custom ROMs like Darky's... should have everything you're looking for!
racerboy3801 said:
Dont use OCLF please. Its too unreliable and is only good to increase synthetic performance.
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I've used OCLF on JF3 and it is awesome. Earlier versions of OCLF used to start well then slow down again over time but since OCLF ver 2.2.8 all has been great.
Been stable and consistently fast for months! Phone used to SERIOUSLY lag without it especially in email and market etc.
The crucial bits of OCLF are the scheduler and MinFree settings (alongside the lagfix itself).
Using OCLF, set scheduler to Deadman, and tick both "set on reboot" and "tweaks". In MinFree menu set "strict" and tick "set on reboot". Phone will now fly. This is the easiest lagfix to apply and works well with correct settings.
Voodoo is also great, but harder to apply. Newest 2.2.1 based roms don't need a lagfix either.
Everyone had different experiences though...
Mike
I use OCLF, and it has made a massive difference to how usable my phone is. I was ready to scrap it before and now its great.
Its also very easy to set up.
Use kies registry patch to spoof XEU Product code if your handset is branded, and dump 2.2.1 JPY on it. More than adequate enough. If its a sim free handset then just plug into kies and it should offer an update (UK only as far as i know)
I dnt wana void the warranty on my fone
OCLF requires rooting right?
N flashing a different ROM would also similarly void the warranty right?
Patching Kies similarly.........
Are these the only ways????
Doubt that rooting really invalidates the warranty, so OCLF is probably fine... most people here have probably rooted their phones.
The other alternative is to use the latest official Samsung ROM (Android 2.2.1), since this shouldn't invalidate your warranty, and doesn't need a lagfix as it is much snappier. This can be updated via Kies.
Mike
you don't really need a lag fix after you install Z4mod
Thanks @mike
bt the prob is that the update is only in the europe region
xpcomputers said:
Doubt that rooting really invalidates the warranty, so OCLF is probably fine... most people here have probably rooted their phones.
Officially i think you will find that rooting is frowned upon by Samsung would it be spotted and rejected by the tech guy . Who knows and would probably depend upon the problem and its solution .
The other alternative is to use the latest official Samsung ROM (Android 2.2.1), since this shouldn't invalidate your warranty, and doesn't need a lagfix as it is much snappier. This can be updated via Kies.
Problem here is that you have lets say Tmobile UK branded firmware and flash the stock rom . TMobile are within their rights to reject the phone as its non standard TMobile firmware . Would a Samsung service centre bother if it was not branded probably not .But letters have gone out reminding service centres that non standard firmware will invalidate any warranty claim .
I know from checking that for any repairs under warranty my phone requires the firmware that belongs to the phone .
Therefore a backup of official firmware has been the first job on every phone .
Plus its only fair to warn users and more so newbies that rooting may void warranty and installing a non official rom most definitely does .
They can then make an informed choice .
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This issue only applies on Canada Bell Galaxy S Vibrant I9000m (not international i9000)
My experience:
installed Voodoo.. one day, my phone wouln't boot up..
Upgrade a lite version of firmware through odin and update.zip
cell phone stuck at S logo forever
I went to the bell store and got a replace one
I didn't learn my leason...
upgrade 2.2 version to my new device
works fine for 3 days and then fail to reboot
bell store sent my device for repair(i waited 10 days)
they said one of the components on the motherboard got replaced.....
SO please aware!!!!!!
First, DO NOT use odin to retore or upgrade your galaxy. This will cuze flashing(when rebooting), rebooting fail, and stuck at S log.
Reason: Since your model is i9000m not i9000, 99%of the firmwares will not support this model(basically you are using a wrong firmware)
Second: do not install OCLF or Voodoo!! if you feel your homesceen lagg!! you can install laungh pro or ADW(i prefer ADW, fast and easy)
Reason:For people who are using the international i9000, it is fine becasue they can restore the device via odin. Since bell i9000m has no compatible firmware!! DO NOT take the risk!!!!! wait untill 2.2 version which is coming at the end of Nov
I agree with you. Bottom line is dont mess around with the Bell Galaxy Vibrant. Just wait until Bell releases 2.2 for it. It's not the same as the regular i9000 where you can flash roms all you want.
This Thread is pointless.. just because you have issues does not mean that all i9000m phones will have the same issue.. I for one have been running 2.2 for a long time now.. and so have many others.. I have flashed my phone over 20 times now.... and the i9000m has the same hardware as the i9000 the only thing that is different is the stock firmware and the radio.. they are made on the same line.
TriC_101 said:
This Thread is pointless.. just because you have issues does not mean that all i9000m phones will have the same issue.. I for one have been running 2.2 for a long time now.. and so have many others.. I have flashed my phone over 20 times now.... and the i9000m has the same hardware as the i9000 the only thing that is different is the stock firmware and the radio.. they are made on the same line.
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If you read around, you're actually one of the lucky ones. I'm on my 5th Bell SGS and of the failed ones:
A) Zero changed ROMs
B) Two I tried to lagfix
C) Three I tried root
My most recent one has survived a little over a month now... rooted, but I've never touched another rom/lagfix.
If you read the Bell SD issue thread, the worldwide 2.2 is a huge contributor to Bell SGS failures.
I agree i was researching about lag fix. When i look for bricking incidence by voodoo or ryanza, it's usually i9000m for some reason.....
But i say we are lucky ones because we dont face too much lag problem. Phone lags at times which i understand. It's been performing way better than my netbook.
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ca7846 said:
I agree i was researching about lag fix. When i look for bricking incidence by voodoo or ryanza, it's usually i9000m for some reason.....
But i say we are lucky ones because we dont face too much lag problem. Phone lags at times which i understand. It's been performing way better than my netbook.
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The lag problem was not an issue for me running JH2 for about a month. Then the slow attacked, and it was lagging lagging lagging..
So it looks like about once a month I'll have to revert to a Nandroid backup to undo the lag mania.
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This Thread is pointless.. just because you have issues does not mean that all i9000m phones will have the same issue.. I for one have been running 2.2 for a long time now.. and so have many others.. I have flashed my phone over 20 times now.... and the i9000m has the same hardware as the i9000 the only thing that is different is the stock firmware and the radio.. they are made on the same line.
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i know that there are some people, such as yourself, that aren't experiencing any issues, but other people, such as myself, have flashed froyo correctly, and have their phone die within a couple of days as a result. there has to be something else that is different, if the hardware is the same.
if you look at the two threads about sdcard failure, it's 12% for the i9000's and 30.97% for the i9000m's. clearly more than double the failure rate. i think there is definately something that is different between the two. i just wish someone could figure it out so i could safely flash international roms.
wang1chung said:
i know that there are some people, such as yourself, that aren't experiencing any issues, but other people, such as myself, have flashed froyo correctly, and have their phone die within a couple of days as a result. there has to be something else that is different, if the hardware is the same.
if you look at the two threads about sdcard failure, it's 12% for the i9000's and 30.97% for the i9000m's. clearly more than double the failure rate. i think there is definately something that is different between the two. i just wish someone could figure it out so i could safely flash international roms.
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Spot on. Most threads here with the Bell i9000M are mostly seeking help to fix their bricked phones. And if you read them, the problem usually comes after applying lag fix or flashing a rom, etc. It wont come immediately, but the phone will start to "die" out. It may or may not happen to you, but the probability is quite likely.
I think the difference is.most of the euro 9 000 r 8gb.versions... the 9000m r 16gb versions... diff memory chip.
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TriC_101 said:
This Thread is pointless.. just because you have issues does not mean that all i9000m phones will have the same issue.. I for one have been running 2.2 for a long time now.. and so have many others.. I have flashed my phone over 20 times now.... and the i9000m has the same hardware as the i9000 the only thing that is different is the stock firmware and the radio.. they are made on the same line.
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I agree with you. We all know there were some 9000m with internal memory issues that caused some failures and flashing has its risks, no matter what phone you use.
I've flashed my i9000m now about umpteen times, I've run voodoo, oclf, among other things and haven't had any problems. So now I'm using JPK without any lagfix, and its running perfectly now.
wlz1028 said:
This issue only applies on Canada Bell Galaxy S Vibrant I9000m (not international i9000)
My experience:
installed Voodoo.. one day, my phone wouln't boot up..
Upgrade a lite version of firmware through odin and update.zip
cell phone stuck at S logo forever
I went to the bell store and got a replace one
I didn't learn my leason...
upgrade 2.2 version to my new device
works fine for 3 days and then fail to reboot
bell store sent my device for repair(i waited 10 days)
they said one of the components on the motherboard got replaced.....
SO please aware!!!!!!
First, DO NOT use odin to retore or upgrade your galaxy. This will cuze flashing(when rebooting), rebooting fail, and stuck at S log.
Reason: Since your model is i9000m not i9000, 99%of the firmwares will not support this model(basically you are using a wrong firmware)
Second: do not install OCLF or Voodoo!! if you feel your homesceen lagg!! you can install laungh pro or ADW(i prefer ADW, fast and easy)
Reason:For people who are using the international i9000, it is fine becasue they can restore the device via odin. Since bell i9000m has no compatible firmware!! DO NOT take the risk!!!!! wait untill 2.2 version which is coming at the end of Nov
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Very good morning,
First I want to congratulate you for the support given from this site, second I would like to explain my problem
I have a Galaxy S GT19000 8 gb I have it with my operator Movistar, the problem is that for some reason I upgraded the firmware by mistake and now I get the logo type AT & T and I finally fails PANIC KERNEL, I tried to restore it but Unfortunately in any PC that connects Sea XP, VISTA, WIN7 recognizes me, I wonder if there is any solution to this problem and now I have to admit that only serve to throw.
Greetings and again good work that they are doing.
I don't have any issues with my i9000M.
I've rooted it, flashed 3 times with official firmware from Kies (no registry change) and also applied OCLF. My phone is still up and running! (*knock on wood*)
MaelstromXC said:
I don't have any issues with my i9000M.
I've rooted it, flashed 3 times with official firmware from Kies (no registry change) and also applied OCLF. My phone is still up and running! (*knock on wood*)
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go flash jpm, and report back after 3 days and a few reboots.
the issue isn't with official bell roms, it's with international ones. if you flash jpm, you have a high chance of your phone bricking (unless you're one of the few lucky ones).
shadoslayer said:
I agree with you. We all know there were some 9000m with internal memory issues that caused some failures and flashing has its risks, no matter what phone you use.
I've flashed my i9000m now about umpteen times, I've run voodoo, oclf, among other things and haven't had any problems. So now I'm using JPK without any lagfix, and its running perfectly now.
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well, if we are so sure the hardware is the same, the only thing left is the bml's, correct? if that is where the wear leveling is, why don't we extract and compare? i sent mine in, but i do have a backup of bml3 and bml6.
I had Darky's 2.2 ROM on my i9000m for two days before flashing back go JH2+Voodoo. I didnt specifically have any problems with the phone, but the ROM took away my 850MHz band so I reverted.
Hi,
I'm new here and I bought a Bell Galaxy last week. Yesterday, I installed OCLF on it and have no problem yet. Should I uninstall it to make sure?This thread put a doubt about my OCLF installation.
Any advice? If my phone bug, there will be a "factory reset" option for me?
Regards,
Snooze
I have the Bell Vibrant i9000m and have flashed about 5 times. Unlocked and running on Rogers. I've only had one problem and that was the phone restarting during a flash, went into download mode and restored to stock 2.1 via Odin3 1.3.
I have the GT-I9000M and never encountered a problem of flashing different firmwares, until I tried flashing voodoo. I believe the problem lies in the original F/W Kernal's not recognizing the partition of the internal SD since the Partition are in a different format. Creating a SD Card Failure when putting an original F/W without disabling voodoo first. Since it cannot mount the partition it cannot copy over files over to install a different F/W. I just wish there was a small Flash Kernal that would simple wipe the SDCard, partition and format to the original format for convenience sake of all these troubled i9000 users. I've just encountered this and is the only time I've ever encountered a problem with SDcard failures. I've flash numerous F/W without any problems. I've gone 2.1 to 2.2 back to 2.1 (UG8/JH2/JM8&Voodoo/JPA/JPK/JPM). From losing my 850 band just to get it back with the right procedure. All I can say RFS may not be the best file system but its the one I'll probably stick with when I get my phone back. Besides 2.2 was never that bad without a lag fix anyways just wanted to try something new. Also just in reference it has also shown in polls that it didn't matter whether you were on 2.1 with or without lagfix or 2.2 with/without lagfix either that the Sd Card could also fail. For now I'm just sharing my experience
Woolios said:
I have the GT-I9000M and never encountered a problem of flashing different firmwares, until I tried flashing voodoo. I believe the problem lies in the original F/W Kernal's not recognizing the partition of the internal SD since the Partition are in a different format. Creating a SD Card Failure when putting an original F/W without disabling voodoo first. Since it cannot mount the partition it cannot copy over files over to install a different F/W. I just wish there was a small Flash Kernal that would simple wipe the SDCard, partition and format to the original format for convenience sake of all these troubled i9000 users. I've just encountered this and is the only time I've ever encountered a problem with SDcard failures. I've flash numerous F/W without any problems. I've gone 2.1 to 2.2 back to 2.1 (UG8/JH2/JM8&Voodoo/JPA/JPK/JPM). From losing my 850 band just to get it back with the right procedure. All I can say RFS may not be the best file system but its the one I'll probably stick with when I get my phone back. Besides 2.2 was never that bad without a lag fix anyways just wanted to try something new. Also just in reference it has also shown in polls that it didn't matter whether you were on 2.1 with or without lagfix or 2.2 with/without lagfix either that the Sd Card could also fail. For now I'm just sharing my experience
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totally agree...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793404...look at the number it doesnt matter if it is 2.1 2.2 or no lagfix....the amount of sd card failures are the same...it isnt the rom its just ur phone...numbers dont lie
TriC_101 said:
This Thread is pointless.. just because you have issues does not mean that all i9000m phones will have the same issue.. I for one have been running 2.2 for a long time now.. and so have many others.. I have flashed my phone over 20 times now.... and the i9000m has the same hardware as the i9000 the only thing that is different is the stock firmware and the radio.. they are made on the same line.
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Exactly what I was thinking.
I have a few questions.
I understand there are official updates for our phones 2.1->2.2 but they are operator based. So there are customized roms, that are with custom stuff.
I'm really intereseted in upgrading from 2.1 official rom to a custom, but dont know exactly which one to choose.
I once flashed a 2.2 but it bricked my phone, so i had it repaired (the phone didnt respond to any key combinations or anything at all).
So is there any point to upgrade if there isnt any stable roms.
And also why is everyone waiting for the official update from samsung when there are already 2.2 roms for 5800.
Lagfix seems like a thing to try out, but i want to be sure which rom is the best and so that the basic stuff works.
Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
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Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
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Thanks for your reply, that's what i wanted to know. I was thinking the same thing that probably the custom roms arent stable enough and that the official update still aint available.
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
shuvabrata said:
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
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is it safe and works fine just like the default 2.1 that we have in our phones?
Sure ^^ and you cant brick your phone if you dont flash your bootloader^^ jpf also works faster^^ i would recommend to flash a custom rom. Like lestatious one. Everything works well on it^^ have fun
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just dont flash the bootloader and you can always reenter download mode.
backing up isn't that big of an issue, titanium backup backs up pretty much everything.
If you're planning on using titanium, just be aware that you should only restore non android apps when switching from eclair to froyo..i tried this and kept getting fc's. Just make backups of stuff in the individual apps like contacts etc, then restore them after you upgrade to froyo. Then make a full titanium backup of everything once you have your phone the way you want it. From then on you can just test any rom you like and always have a quick easy way of getting your stuff back. I recommend using astro to backup titanium so you can have a version to hand after flashing.
P.S. I use jfp ultra clean and it rocks my socks
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Ok, i might try out the stock 2.2 rom... But what about lagfixes or are they even neccessary on 2.2?
Cause my current 2.1 stock rom is really laggy, i remove tasks to clean up memory but it's still kinda slow.
Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
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Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
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So the jpf rom isnt europe or just needs some configs like that? But is the stock rom the best option, i don't neccessarily need all those extra stuff like samsung apps and layar etc. Pauri mentioned lestatious rom, its on JPA, for example. Is each one one of those stock roms like an update with still some bugs on them or just converted from other phone updates?
I'm between that custom rom and the JPF stock right now..
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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shr33kant said:
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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i guess i'll take your word for it and try out the JPF
i flashed the JPF and so far so good. It's atleast twice as fast as the stock 2.1 i had. Thanks you all for help
one more question, how do i root froyo 2.2 ?
i tried the one click method, after the command running it said everything is fine you're rooted. In recovery mode i tried to install update.zip but it didnt work.
havent see any alternatives for 2.2
can anyone help?
Check out new firmware posted on SamFirmware
http://hotfile.com/dl/124671901/16b157c/I5800XWJPK.rar.html
http://hotfile.com/dl/125077410/49ef0fe/I5800XXJPS_I5800NEEJP2_I5800XXJP4_I5800XXJPS.rar.html
kyrillos please deodexed when you have time and add these two to your stock bootloader removed thread.
N E W S !!!!
Too bad there isn't a good documented changelog for us too see.
This is the only information i have from Samfirmware twitter account as they tweeted an hour ago.
@SamFirmware
SamFirmware
FIRMWARE: Samsung I5800 Firmware: I5800XXJPS Online! (CSC = NEEJP2) (Android 2.2)
1 hour ago via web
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@pflorin, tomorrow
alright .. going back to the champions league game !!
Don't we have rom having android version greater than 2.2
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Samsung - GAY company
I dont know why Samsung is so gay they are working on 2.2 when there is 2.3.4 or newer
I hope there will be soon solved major bugs or non functionality of 2.3.4 CyanogenMod
radek.god said:
I dont know why Samsung is so gay.
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Lol.
I tried this firmware. I thing its better than JPQ. I didnt saw any change from JPM to JPQ, but from JPQ to JPS there is a notisable difference for me Hopefully, samsung will release android 2.2.1...
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I tried this firmware. I thing its better than JPQ. I didnt saw any change from JPM to JPQ, but from JPQ to JPS there is a notisable difference for me Hopefully, samsung will release android 2.2.1...
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Can you describe the improvement in JPS, accordingly will upgrade to your 7.0
gvsriks said:
Can you describe the improvement in JPS, accordingly will upgrade to your 7.0
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I think better boot time, and feels smoother. Although i am not sure :S
please deodexed it and add to your stock firmware thread .. i was asked when you are going to do it by a fan of yours i guess
I am asking for deodex + root too
many thanks
Can anyone tell me how to root XXJPS? I've tried with z4root and SuperOneClick and it doesnt work Any other method?
NaumN said:
Can anyone tell me how to root XXJPS? I've tried with z4root and SuperOneClick and it doesnt work Any other method?
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SuperOneclick should work, it did with my phone. Be sure to put enable USB debugging mode. Or you could just download it rooted and deoxed for you.
On a related note: JPS is awesome (I never thought I would be writing that again). I just rooted, deodexed and undervolted, without other tweaks and everything is smooth.
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SuperOneclick should work, it did with my phone. Be sure to put enable USB debugging mode. Or you could just download it rooted and deoxed for you.
On a related note: JPS is awesome (I never thought I would be writing that again). I just rooted, deodexed and undervolted, without other tweaks and everything is smooth.
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I tried with SOC 1.8 i think, it didnt work. Got debugging enabled and everything set correctly, i think. Still, it doesnt work z4 doesnt even move when started, and freezes the phone.
try a newer SOC
I'm still using 1.7.
SuperOneClick 2.1.1 rooted this firmware for me nicely Altho the "test" didn't work but it still rooted it.
I5800xxjps
I flashed this firmware on Indroid v5.2 and felt there is no need to use a custom rom when original FW is so good. Quadrant scores are deceiving (~320) but I could feel the smoothness and performance.
I5800XXJPS + Root + SD Card Increase to 2048 kb
Most important thing is the file system... Convert sys, data and cache to ext2 you can really feel the difference after this step.
Note: found ext4 to be slower on this device.
Hi All
I got my international version SGS2 about 3 weeks ago. I am very happy with how its holding up currently but am trying to get the best battery life out of my phone. Coming from a Wave that lasted me 5 days without a problem I am trying to get something close to that.
I have a low to med usage pattern and it will most likely not change in the near future. I bought myself the Origianl Extended Battery 2000mAh and putting it through its paces now and currently on my 1st cycle.
Here is where I need the solid advice...
I am on the Original XFA firmware Android 2.3.3
1. I need to know if I can revert everything back to the original firmware when I need it and remove the root as well?
2. Can someone provide me with the Original FW as I have checked Check Fus and it cant even find the one installed on my phone?
3. Are the benefits of later Android versions really that much better or will I experience much the same as I am experiencing now on the Stock FW?
4. What are the real benefits of rooting and how does it affect my phone?
5. What Kernel should I flash if I decide to root my device as there are hundreds out there with no real explanation of the difference?
These are just some of my concerns and even though 2 days of reading XDA provided some idea into some of these things the explanations was very vague and not really helpfull in understanding what the actual benefits would be
If anyone could assist me I would be very grateful.
Hello, so.. i realize my english isnt perfect, im sorry:
1. When you root, you will have Clockworkmod recovery. This recovery allows you to do a nandroid backup, this backup can be used when you want, to restore the phone with a perfect mirror image of when you created the backup. Ofc it requires a rooted phone, this means it will mirror your 2.3.3 firmware, with root.
2. Intratech link to official firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This firmwares are originals, this mean the phone is going back to the original status as when you bought it (no root, no cwm). This will not remove the Download mode Counter that is incresed by 1 everytime you flash a custom firmware/kernel (rooting increases it).
3. Yes, the benefits can be noticed by a lot more smooth interface, faster browser, and some other small things. Specially if you are experiencing the "yellow left side screen" from the 2.3.5 it got fixed.
4. This is a good question, if you ask it, means you are quite happy with your actual situation and dont feel the need of rooting.
The real benefits are to be able to flash custom roms or kernels, that usually give more speed and gadgets compared to the stock firmware. This also allow you to use themes, to change partially or totally the aspect of your phone.
Some games dosnt work (not optimized for the S2) but with chainfire 3d (requires root) you can run almost every game for android).
5. You must start with CF-Root (easiest way) for root, this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Install latest Samsung Kies to get latest samsung mobile usb drivers, but be 100% sure to kill kies process tree (from task manager) before flash with odin, kies dosnt like odin and blocks it at some point, resulting in a chance to semi brick the phone.
Carefull follow the instructions on the post and in 20-30 seconds you done.
After you obtained root, all the kernels for the S2 can be used, most populars are speedmod and siyah (im on this last) due the great stabilty/speed.
As last note, please be sure 100% you want/need to root:
Rooting void your warranty, ofc you can buy a usb jig to reset the counter and have again your warranty.
Be sure you understand rooting is not 100% safe, nor is any rom/kernel that you will flash.
Nowdays is really hard to brick a phone, but a really small chance to brick is always here, specially if you are not 100% sure on what you are doing.
@rembrandtlnx
Thanks a lot. You have been more helpful than reading XDA for 2 days solidly trying to find out what to do.
At the current moment I don't really see any benefit in rooting. My phone is not presenting with any of the battery draining bugs some users are finding so I am not sure if updating the firmware would be that helpful.
I don't use my phone for a gaming station so I don't play games on it.
toxicdust said:
@rembrandtlnx
Thanks a lot. You have been more helpful than reading XDA for 2 days solidly trying to find out what to do.
At the current moment I don't really see any benefit in rooting. My phone is not presenting with any of the battery draining bugs some users are finding so I am not sure if updating the firmware would be that helpful.
I don't use my phone for a gaming station so I don't play games on it.
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Indeed if you are happy on the actual rom for you rooting dosnt make a big difference. I rooted both mines mainly to have the Miui, i always wanted it but my old poor phone wasnt supported.
Anyway, feel free to ask in future if you change your mind
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rembrandtlnx said:
Indeed if you are happy on the actual rom for you rooting dosnt make a big difference. I rooted both mines mainly to have the Miui, i always wanted it but my old poor phone wasnt supported.
Anyway, feel free to ask in future if you change your mind
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I have another few questions
1. Reading your links I noticed I don't need to root to flash original firmwares to my phone. If I do flash a original firmware to my phone using Odin does my counter increase and will i have that annoying ! at boot up?
2. Is there some way to retain the CSC while flashing?
3. If I flash with just 1 .tar file it would seem to contain all 3 segments PDA, Phone and CSC or would it just replace the PDA and keep the Phone and CSC in tact?
What my aim is that I want to update my Android as I go along but don't want to drop my CSC and I prefer having the compatibility with my provider as it makes it easier and more compatible with the network especially for international dialling.
Pls help me out I had a rom then i flashed stock rom using odin when it reboots it goes to stock recovery and shows dm verity tree verication failed need to check drk. pls helo me xda is my only hope. i even tried cubz's method (guide how to fix imei and efs issues) no luck. already i have given my device 3 times to samsung service centre, my parents will screw if it comes like giving again to service centre, u guys are the only hope 4 me.........
Currently i have flashed superman rom .
Calling and all those stuff do not work .
Imei shows 000000000000/1 and 0000000000000/2
Somebody pls help me out on what to do
Thank you.
Are you still having problems with the IMEI? I thought you got a replacement device? Try flashing a stock UAE ROM. What model do you have, like, do you have the G935F? Find out what CSC version your device was shipped with. Download a stock ROM that specifically matches your model number and region (csc).
Lastly, an advice, if you allow me to; Better stop playing around with custom ROMs, kernels and mods. The stock ROM combined with root and Xposed is running perfectly. Higher scores on AnTuTu Benchmark show no real life difference in performance. In fact, the only reason a custom ROM or Kernel achieves higher scores is almost only because they have "dynamic file sync" enabled. Enabling dynamic file sync can push your AnTuTu score by up to 30,000 points. You know when you need dynamic filesync? When you or a service move(s)/copies files from/to the storage. It has no effect on fluidity or smoothness.
I've been rooting my devices since my first HTC Dream. The S7 Edge is the first where I didn't need to even root it. I've been using it for three months now. No root, still the original ROM it came with. Never even had to wipe it. Only things I did was buy Adguard and Package Disabler Pro. If you do this, you're gonna stop messing around with it and start actually using your device.
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Are you still having problems with the IMEI? I thought you got a replacement device? Try flashing a stock UAE ROM. What model do you have, like, do you have the G935F? Find out what CSC version your device was shipped with. Download a stock ROM that specifically matches your model number and region (csc).
Lastly, an advice, if you allow me to; Better stop playing around with custom ROMs, kernels and mods. The stock ROM combined with root and Xposed is running perfectly. Higher scores on AnTuTu Benchmark show no real life difference in performance. In fact, the only reason a custom ROM or Kernel achieves higher scores is almost only because they have "dynamic file sync" enabled. Enabling dynamic file sync can push your AnTuTu score by up to 30,000 points. You know when you need dynamic filesync? When you or a service move(s)/copies files from/to the storage. It has no effect on fluidity or smoothness.
I've been rooting my devices since my first HTC Dream. The S7 Edge is the first where I didn't need to even root it. I've been using it for three months now. No root, still the original ROM it came with. Never even had to wipe it. Only things I did was buy Adguard and Package Disabler Pro. If you do this, you're gonna stop messing around with it and start actually using your device.
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First of all thanx mahn for your support.
as i told u i had completely stopped overclocking after that incident
This time i had installed kali nethunter. After somedays i finally made up my mind that i shouod not even root keep it fully (literally) stock. But i had tried already tried ur method no luck.
As u told after flashing with correct csc phone reboots then enters stock recovery and says dm verity check tree bla bla..
And need to check drk
I never faced this kinda issue in any s series i had owned.
Thats why i was bold enough to root but ended up like this.
Anyways thnx a lot.
In case you haven't, try this method. If it doesn't work, fill out this form and wait for a response from the owner.
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In case you haven't, try this method. If it doesn't work, fill out this form and wait for a response from the owner.
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Once again thank you,
I alteady mentioned i tried cubz method it get stuck ay splash screen and he also mentioned do not fill the form if u face that issue because he doesnt have a fix for that
Sorry to hear that. I'm afraid I don't have any other ideas for you.
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Sorry to hear that. I'm afraid I don't have any other ideas for you.
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If i take it to samsung centre will i have to pay for it?
They might get suspicious. It's gonna be the fourth time after all. But as I see it, it's your last option. Go for it.