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CM6 ROM Kernel GAPPS etc (intalling and updating) Oct14th

a friend recently asked about geting onto and updating CM6. i wrote this up and figued it may be helpful to others. nothing new, just a compilation of info.
CM6.1 is coming out soon. 10/17/10 is the official freeze on code. Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is a primary keyword for you when interacting on the forums. always make sure you are working with AOSP compatible stuff.
update the ROM to get the latest nightly feature or once some instability has been fixed.
update the kernel to get improve battery life and/or smoothness
update the GoogleAPPS because you wont use the ones on the marketplace...use these.
using AmonRA...(first time installing CM6 = wipe all...after that when updating just wipe the the two cache mentioned)
download all files to the root of your sdcard
reboot into recovery
make a nandroid
wipe cache and dalvik cache
flash ROM
flash gapps
flash kernel
(i don't think the flash order is actually important)
reboot
CM6 ROM
- still the main thread. OP is not updated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735596
download: http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=supersonic
- most updated OP. best source for updated nightly info as of now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729802
Kernels: Nov5 ... i suggest running stock kernel until the following are updated to the .35 kernel. There is a now a flashable .35 available from Flipz.
- zendroid ... Nov11..still in alpha but getting good reviews. using the .35 kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831021
- snap .... i have not tried turbo. (note...turbo requires a full wipe to remove turbo)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733099
- kingklix ... i think there is an issue as of his cfs#1 where wifi tethering does not work..it is expected to be fixed. otherwise nice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773058
download: http://kingxklick.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=203
GAPPS:
updated often enough its worth the occasional checkin. make sure to get the HDPI (as in High Def screen)
http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?type=gapps
edit...the team site is being a douche...this link should work for gapps
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version
fun toys:
http://circle.glx.nl/
you can start here to get a better overall feel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764521
this site looks a bit intimidating at first. basically, remember downloading that CM6 nightly to your computer? ok...go to that file. extract it like any zip file. find a particular .apk file. put a copy of that file in another location. go to the www, read the HowTo, go to the Kitchen and click next...then follow the yellow brick road. (make sure to make a nandroid before you start)

note... Snap and King are still using the older .32 kernel. while stable and good, the Framework changes to the latest versions of CM6 will cause somethings to not work (ie: bluetooth).
i would wait for JMX to update the snap kernel before getting too fired up. the next snap kernel will be exquisite I'm sure. the current stock kernel is pretty solid.

Rumor has it that Snap might be skipping .34 altogether and going straight to .35 since spiicytuna and toastcfh are both working on it.
In other words, jmxp69 might be skipping CM6.1's and going straight to CM6.2's kernel.

Do we flash all three of those things in one recovery 'session' or should I reboot after every flash? Trying CM6 for the first time coming from Fresh, a bit nervous. Got my nandroid backup just in case. Even if I wipe data, my nandroid will restore all of my apps, contacts, settings, etc right?

Yes, to the backup question.
As for flashing:
0) Wipe data+cache
1) Flash CM
2) Flash Gapps
3) Reboot into Android
(Optional: 4) Reboot into recovery and wipe dalvik+cache, flash custom kernel, reboot into Android)

fmedina2 said:
Do we flash all three of those things in one recovery 'session' or should I reboot after every flash? Trying CM6 for the first time coming from Fresh, a bit nervous. Got my nandroid backup just in case. Even if I wipe data, my nandroid will restore all of my apps, contacts, settings, etc right?
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if you are uncertain, then i suggest doing it one step at at time. with time and repetition you'll find which you can group together. i do all three in one session, however, if i get stuck in a boot loop or some other weirdness...i feel confident i can figure which of the three caused the issue and proceed from there. that has not always been the case.
yes. nandroid is a snapshot of your device setup/config. i have a Fresh ROM and my CM6 ROM in nandroid. just in case i ever need 4G (granted i haven't booted it up in almost 2mths.lol).
and yes, i'm looking forward to what JMX does with the Snap kernel when based on .35. a very very early .35 from Toast is floating around. i'll prolly flash it today to see how it is.

JT's Pure Gingerbread from Twitter

Just installed, but no gapps and no recovery or reboot option, just shutdown.
So far sensors seem to work- rotation, proximity is a little slow after pulling away from face
Call volume is much improved
GPS turns on, have not been able to get outside to test for satellite lock yet
Wireless will not turn on - no foce close, just wont enable
Data works - downloading New Market to try and bump gapps install ( no PC available for adb at the moment)
Will post details in a bit

MMS sends, have not received reply yet
Still unable to install gapps, any ideas?
Very fast and very vanilla

Ha, I'm stuck at work too! Really looking forward to seeing how it runs. I'm sure you can flash the gapps package jt has in his CM7 thread. And if your drivers are set up on your pc you should be able to adb reboot recovery.... hopefully.

Did you ask JT if you could post the link here? You think there might be a reason he is only posting on twitter and not here?

nunyazz said:
Did you ask JT if you could post the link here? You think there might be a reason he is only posting on twitter and not here?
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Oops, did not think about that. Will remove link until I hear back...

No lock on GPS
Received MMS
Very nice so far, but restoring back to CM7 until I can get to a PC with adb to install gapps

Is there a way to get to the new recovery? Not the three finger salute one that is

AuroEdge said:
Is there a way to get to the new recovery? Not the three finger salute one that is
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Since it is vanilla Gingerbread, the only option to recovery is three finger, although I did not try to install ROM Manager, so it may work to boot straight into recovery.
I odin'd the cw4 from Jt's CM7 post, but still got errors about not being able to mount /system, so I guess there are still file system differences between CM7, Gingerbread, and Froyo.
I had to odin back to stock, flash CM7, then restore my backup.
With the limited time I played with it, it performed spectacularly aside from the previously mentioned issues.
Once I can get gapps and a working recovery installed it could easily be a daily driver for me.

AuroEdge said:
Is there a way to get to the new recovery? Not the three finger salute one that is
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If you have JT's .zip file for installing CM7, when you tell CWM (red) to Install Zip from SD card, and choose the CM7 zip, it will auto-reboot you into CWM blue.
from there you can easily flash any of the new CM7 roms, including MIUI, OMFGB, and of course the CM7 zip that got you into the blue recovery in the first place.
Also, put JT's gapps .zip file onto your SD card and flash with thew new CWM after you have installed the rom. shouldn't need adb to install that.

I noticed yesterday that his release has Dev Tools which includes the Terminal Emulator. So I ended up just rebooting that way

AuroEdge said:
I noticed yesterday that his release has Dev Tools which includes the Terminal Emulator. So I ended up just rebooting that way
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reboot recovery?
Did not think about that, I am going to re-flash it later this afternoon from scratch to try some GPS fixes also...

Does anyone know if this project is still being worked on? I haven't seen any mention of it from JT since the original tweet.
I would like to use this as a daily-driver if it's stable enough.

AOSP Gingerbread isn't really a project, it's plain Gingerbread as Google released it. Not really a whole lot to work on after it's Fascinate ready.

lukusb83 said:
Does anyone know if this project is still being worked on? I haven't seen any mention of it from JT since the original tweet.
I would like to use this as a daily-driver if it's stable enough.
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Check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195355
Everything seems to work so far...GPS, MMS, data, wifi, sensors, etc

JTs vanilla GB is very light and very fast. This is GB as Android intended it to be. Nothing more than an OS really. No FB contact integration, appears no video or does not play avi, video recorder without 720p record.

He has released a second version and added a few things.

How To Install Clockwork Recovery

Sorry guys, I searched all over and it seems that either all the methods are outdated (2010), or I'm getting different opinions on how to do this.
I'm helping my friend root his fascinate, which we have done, however he told me he tried flashing clockwork via Rom Manager. I looked it up and it doesn't appear that's the way to go. He has no familiarity with Odin, however I do.
Can someone post a nice guide on how to do this, I found one that's really good but it's missing an "update.zip" file
Thank you in advance.

Put the phone into download mode, and then use Odin to flash the CWM odin image using the PDA button. The guides from 2010 should be just as valid then as now. Also, don't bother with Rom Manager, it regularly doesn't support our phone. You also don't need an update.zip file necessarily.
Never use the Phone button in Odin!!!

Thank you sir, I imagined this is the way to go since that's what I have done with my Droid Charge.
Will I lose recovery after I odin, if I don't install a customer rom and kernel in time?

is the latest OTA update rootable?

You only need to replace the kernel. The stock Samsung kernel on any Froyo+ (and some Eclair, IIRC) roms will try to nuke CWM on boot up.
The common method is to pull the battery from the phone, be holding volume down (or was it up?) and plug it into the computer, and it should boot to the downloading screen. Odin the CWM image, and once it's totally done, unplug it. Then, holding both volume up and down, put the battery back in and press and hold the power button. Once you see the 'SAMSUNG' logo appear, you can release the keys, and it should take you to CWM. From there, you can flash a compatible kernel.
Just a heads up, any 'MTD' based ROM/kernel (MIUI, Cynanogen, AOSP) isn't compatible with stock roms/kernels. When you flash an MTD rom/kernel, it'll completely change the filesystems & layouts on your phone (making Vodoo lagfix redundant), and you can only get back by Odin w/ a few special images along with the Atlas .pit file.

I'm just looking to put him on a decent rom.
Could I just flash the PBJ kernel found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012571
and after that, what is a good rom? not looking to go MTD route.

Samsuck said:
I'm just looking to put him on a decent rom.
Could I just flash the PBJ kernel found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012571
and after that, what is a good rom? not looking to go MTD route.
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Just went to the ED05 powerwashed version and its working well. Not a whole lot different than stock but at least its debloated and rooted. I had too many battery pulls when using evil fascination and Com rom (all versions). I'm still on the factory kernel because more people seem to be having issues with the PBJ kernal.
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178544

zanktank said:
Just went to the ED05 powerwashed version and its working well. Not a whole lot different than stock but at least its debloated and rooted. I had too many battery pulls when using evil fascination and Com rom (all versions). I'm still on the factory kernel because more people seem to be having issues with the PBJ kernal.
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178544
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Flash the PW-Fusion OTB kernal. It's overcloackable to 1.5 and undervolt -100, you will like it over stock kernal...atleast I do! ccampos has a link with it built into the PW v.1.2 rom...may I ask why you didnt take this route initially?
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1199851%26page%3D38&v=1&libid=1313532685208&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3Fm8cghl7y6dcrx99&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1199851%26page%3D39&title=%5BROM%5D%5BKERNEL%5D%5BED05%5D%5B8%2F16%5D%20PowerWashed%20ED05%20ROM%20%5Bv1.2%5D%20-%20Page%2038%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3Fm8cghl7y6dcrx99&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13135327380463

droidstyle said:
Flash the PW-Fusion OTB kernal. It's overcloackable to 1.5 and undervolt -100, you will like it over stock kernal...atleast I do! ccampos has a link with it built into the PW v.1.2 rom...may I ask why you didnt take this route initially?
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1199851%26page%3D38&v=1&libid=1313532685208&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3Fm8cghl7y6dcrx99&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1199851%26page%3D39&title=%5BROM%5D%5BKERNEL%5D%5BED05%5D%5B8%2F16%5D%20PowerWashed%20ED05%20ROM%20%5Bv1.2%5D%20-%20Page%2038%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3Fm8cghl7y6dcrx99&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13135327380463
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I didn't take the route initially because immediately after the kernal was linked in the powerwashed thread, there were like 4 posts of people getting Force Closes so I decided to wait a bit and see how it pans out (patience is a virtue). I've already downloaded the kernel, i'm just waiting. One thing i'm missing from the PW rom is getting rid of the battery popup. I'm scared to flash the mod because I beleive it was made for EB01.
PS i'm on PW v2

zanktank said:
Just went to the ED05 powerwashed version and its working well. Not a whole lot different than stock but at least its debloated and rooted. I had too many battery pulls when using evil fascination and Com rom (all versions). I'm still on the factory kernel because more people seem to be having issues with the PBJ kernal.
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178544
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I agree with ZankTank. This is a great ROM and I am also still on the stock kernel that was posted. My phone has never felt as smooth as with this ROM/kernel combination. Just installed the V2 version last night and it is working great and no missed calls.
--bill

the otb-fusion kernal and the pbj kernal both work great on powerwash! 90% of peoples problems are user error.

One of the reasons I moved away from stock or stock-ish roms was the battery popup that came with Froyo. Well I've just flashed the zip to remove this "originally intended for EB01 as I mentioned above and there's no popup and I haven't had any FC's or issues as of yet. Granted i've only been using it an hour. I'll update after more use.
Link to the clock popup thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955615&highlight=ed05+battery
I used the file download #1

zanktank said:
One of the reasons I moved away from stock or stock-ish roms was the battery popup that came with Froyo. Well I've just flashed the zip to remove this "originally intended for EB01 as I mentioned above and there's no popup and I haven't had any FC's or issues as of yet. Granted i've only been using it an hour. I'll update after more use.
Link to the clock popup thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955615&highlight=ed05+battery
I used the file download #1
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Also, I forgot to mention that I had to install this zip using Clockwork version 2.5.xx because you get edify script errors with version 3.xxxx

May I ask why does the battery popup bother you so much?

[Q] Seek step by step instructions for stock EC05 to ACS v4.0 ROM

Thanks to ACS and others for bringing out 4.0 of the ACS ROM. It was a perfect time for me to upgrade because my ACS 1.2 ROM got corrupted for the 4th time (why does that happen? Lack of journaling?) and i figured if I needed to wipe everything anyway, I'd just upgrade. THere are no instructions at all on the main ACS development thread so I read 50 pages of posts and guessed. I did the following:
1. Rebooted into clockwork 3.1 (purple) and selected the ZIP for the stock EC05 Rom with recovery built in.
2. Rebooted and verified it booted correctly (yay)
3. 3-finger reboot into recovery
4. flashed the ICS 3.5 ROM (newest version is 4.0 that just cane out a few minutes ago...)
5. Flashed EC05 to EI22 modem update
6. Flashed Nubernel kernel
Rebooted. Results: Just hangs at the kernel screen. Phone is essentially soft bricked. I'm attenpting to Odin back to EC05 again. I've now spent over 3 hours on this... can someone please update the thread with clearer instructions? Examples:
1. Does this ACS install include a kernel? (did I screw it up by flashing my own?)
2. Does it convert to EXT or was I to know to do that seperately?
3. Will future ACS updates require wiping user data? (it doesnt say)
Thanks!
Brandon

Standby ill give you a play by play that should get you up and running on 4.0
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Ok, You did good up until step 6. There is no need to flash a kernel as this rom includes a kernel. Just wipe dalvik/cache/data 3x install from zip. From this point you should be good to boot. Let me know if it works

I was on sfr 1.2 too and wat I did first was to flash the ec05toei22.zip first then flash legendary ROM and at the end flash the journalon.zip jst to be safe. Legendary ROM is great, not missing sfr 1.2 at all :0
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Thanks everyone. What worked for me was:
1. Odin back to ec05
2. Root with one-click root (+ clockwork recovery purple)
3. Reboot into recovery and flash the ACS 4.0 ROM
4. Reboot.
That's it. Now doing the annoying task of resetting everything back up. Questions:
1. I'm still on ec05 modem. Should I now flash the ec05 to ei22 zip? What will that give me?
2. When this ROm updates (which is happening frequently) do I have to wipe user data? Please say no!
Some things I've noticed so far... I really miss the circular battery icon from 1.2 and the 3g/1x icons too. Anyway to get those back?
Thanks everyone!

Not an expert but the modem is optional really whatever your phone works best with I'm on ei22 modem don't really see a difference and there is a mod for the ciruclar 1% mod in the themes (sorry no link) and usually acs uses full roms so yes you'll have to wipe unless the post directs otherwise however for ERA there is both an update and a full rom.
Sent From my 1.4Ghz V6'd Legendary Epic >-<

While adding data back can be annoying, I've come very use to it myself lol.
As for the modem, use what works best for you.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

I decided to go ahead and upgrade to the EI22 modem and also turn journaling ON. I'm hoping that I'll stop some of these data corruption issues I have been having (resulting in force close loops on boot... 1.2 would fall into that loop about once every 3 weeks).
So far so good. This ROM is just a shade laggier than 1.2 was but I haven't spontaneously shut down once yet (something that happened a few times a week on 1.2 no matter what kernel I used)

I'll echo what others have said. Here was my process from SFR 1.2
1. Wipe 3x
2. Flash the ROM
3. Flash the EC05toEI22 modem file
Reboot
I had 3.5 bork on me twice with the google.systems.framework.gapps force close issue. I'm about to retry it with 4.0 and journaling enabled.
Keep trying new stuff. Half the fun of all this is that you get to be a part of developing the OS for you phone.
Oh, and back your stuff up when you have it working the way you want it to. I was able to jump back to my SFR 1.2 backup when ICS stopped working. Happy times.

yes backing up is the key...
I backed up before I do each significant change. I think that is key just in case it all goes wonky. I'm currently running the 4.0 build with the EI22 modem and it seems pretty stable. Well, it was until I upgraded to Dolphin 7.x from 6.x. I got 4 hangs in 30min in low memory conditions. It causes GO launcher to freak out and get stuck. Required a battery pull each time. Now with a revert back to dolphin 6.x I've been hang-free for about an hour.
My wishlist:
1. Add reboot into the shutdown menu
2. Make the battery logo pretty like srf 1.2 (I looked in themes and couldn't find it)
3. Fix handcent notifications appearing as black unreadable text
4. Various text box draw issues (example in facebook widget). Just looks sloppy.
I've got stable wifi (unlike some). Will try GPS tomorrow.

I would like to add to your wishlist remove the low battery alert for the camera... u can't take pics if your battery is low
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Yeah I am similar to some of the others...
I was on frozen with ec05 so:
1. wiped everything x3
2. flashed modem
3. flashed acs 4
4. installed everything i needed.
5... just AWESOME! >< works great and fast.
Need to figure out if it works in the docks... now to go to bed and hope my alarm works in the morning into my speakers through my dock ><

[Telus T959D Fascinate] - Install MIUI, CM7 and More!!

Follow Steps at own Risk
MIUI or CM7 Installation:
1.) Depending on what you want to install, download either the I9000 Miui 1.11.11 Rom or the CM 7.1 Stable Rom.
2.) Download the Glitch-V13-DEV-TelusFascinate+ kernel. I chose the Medium Leakage Kernel.
3.) Move both ZIP (ROM and Kernel) files over to the Root of your Internal SD Card (USB, Bluetooth, etc)
4.) Make sure you DISABLE all Lagfixs if you have it enabled.
IMPORTANT:
Froyo 2.2.x (Not Tested):
We need to be able to boot into CWM. Easiest way to do this if you are on Froyo is to Flash the SpeedMod kernel or the Voodoo Kernel. I suggest following all steps which includes installing Darky 9.2 just to be sure. I haven't tried flashing Miui or CM7 from right from the SpeedMod CWM.
Gingerbread 2.3.x (Tested):
If you running a custom ROM that is based off Gingerbread you will be required to flash the Darky Resurrection Edition 9.2 (Froyo) via Odin. This is to insure that the proper boot loaders updated before installing MIUI or CM7. Download the Darky 9.2 package from the above URL, the ONLY files that we need from here are: Odin3 v1.3.exe, darky_odin.tar.md5 & s1_odin_20100512.pit​
Follow Ficeto's Instructions below to flash Darky 9.2 and remember to backup all your stuff before starting.
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5.) Next step is to get your phone into Download Mode. If you are unsure please search the forums here.
6.) Now, open ODIN and connect the phone to the computer. ODIN will say 'Added'.
7.) Tick the 'Repartition' option, and then select the following files in ODIN (from the folder you extracted the base package in):
[*]PDA: darky_odin.tar.md5
[*]PIT: s1_odin_20100512.pit
8.) Press the Start button and wait for it to finish. Once it finishes, disconnect the phone from the computer after the phone reboots.
9.) After ODIN completes procedure and the phone reboots, a screen will come on the phone with 'Android system recovery <2e>' written at the top, and the following text will be written at the bottom:
"E:Invalid command argument
--Install from package--
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
#MANUAL MODE#
-- Appling Muti CSC...
Installing Muti CSC"
Don't worry about this.
10.) From here the next step is to reboot your phone, your POWER / SELECT button will not work so you will have to pull the battery out. Once you put the battery back in and start up the phone, it should automatically boot into CWM Recovery.
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11.) Next we want to do a COMPLETE WIPE (Factory), also deleting Partition Cache and the Delvik Cache.
12.) Once the phone has been cleansed, you want to make your way to the option "Select ZIP from SD Card" and select the ROM zip file located on the SD Card. Start the Installation.
NOTE: Once you start the installation, your phone will reboot part way through, then will continue the rest of the installation. The total time for this installation could take up to 10 minutes, so please be patient and do not touch the phone!
13.) DONE!! You have now successfully Flashed either Miui or CM7 on your Fascinate!.
14.) Actually, one more Step which I have ONLY tested with Miui 1.11.11:
Once you have checked a few things out, we are going to want to Flash the Glitch-V13-DEV-TelusFascinate+ kernel. So boot back into CWM Recovery and Flash it the same way you flashed the ROM.
Optional:
BASEBAND UPDATE:
I would also suggest Flashing the I9000UGJK3 Baseband or another of your liking because I had crappy cell signal with the Stock Miui Baseband. Just download it as you normally would, move the ZIP to the internal SD Card, boot into CMW recovery and flash it. Click on the Link Here and find the modem that you would like to flash.
4WAYREBOOT MOD:
I think this Mod is a MUST for anyone running Miui, it completes it!! It basically adds the additional reboot options like Recovery, Hotboot, etc. to the 'reboot' list when going to reboot the phone. Install the ZIP the same way as usual, through CWM recovery. Download the 4-Way Reboot Mod Here.
ENJOY!!!!
I will add to this post with some additional and helpful information.
Other helpful information:
- With Miui or CM7, you will want to install the ROM Manager Application. It contains a bunch of additional downloads and is a must when using Miui or CM7.
- Please do NOT USE 'ROM manager' Backup option to create a nandroid. To create a backup, boot into CWM recovery normally via ROM manager or if you have the 4-Way Reboot mod installed. Just don't use the 'Backup option' in ROM Manager
- I haven't tried Launcher Pro yet, I've actually stuck with the Stock Launcher that Miui comes with, Launcher2.apk

thanks so much! save me tinkering time

Thanks! On my to do!
EDIT - thinking about this on the way into work. Should we include a step (if the complete wipe doesn't do it) to wipe the battery stats? Could be done in CWM after flashing the ROM, or through an app like battery calibration on boot up. Also, we should note on the coming from froyo that you only need speed kernel if you do not have an option to get CWM. When I ran froyo I had a voodoo kernel so could get to CWM that way.
Also, is miui EXT4 out of the box (no need for a lagfix)? Given its next to latest GB I'm assuming it is
Just some thoughts - hoping to do this tonight, but one quick question for the group - flashing - so do you all make sure you have a full battery before you flash? I've not always done that in the past, but believe its a best practice.
NEW EDIT - almost forgot, great work as always Adam!

jpmccarthy said:
Thanks! On my to do!
EDIT - thinking about this on the way into work. Should we include a step (if the complete wipe doesn't do it) to wipe the battery stats? Could be done in CWM after flashing the ROM, or through an app like battery calibration on boot up. Also, we should note on the coming from froyo that you only need speed kernel if you do not have an option to get CWM. When I ran froyo I had a voodoo kernel so could get to CWM that way.
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Thanks Jeff, the Voodoo kernel should also work as well. In regards to wiping the battery, I never did but it might be a good idea just in case. I haven't run into any issues as of yet. (knock on wood)
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Also, is miui EXT4 out of the box (no need for a lagfix)? Given its next to latest GB I'm assuming it is
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Not 100% sure on this at the moment, but I do know that there is no need for Lagfix with Miui or CM7.
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Just some thoughts - hoping to do this tonight, but one quick question for the group - flashing - so do you all make sure you have a full battery before you flash? I've not always done that in the past, but believe its a best practice.
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It definitely is good practice to Flash a new ROM when the battery is almost 100% full. Now saying that, I have flashed ROMS when my battery has been as low as 40% - 45% and never had any issues.

I think that's the best comment Adam - why apply a lagfix if one is not needed!
Cannot wait to give this a run - hoping tonight assuming my little ones all go to bed, and my wife does not get too annoyed with me

[MIUI Themes and Lock Screens]
The Miui Rom is very customizable when it comes to themes and lock screens.
The Miui 'Themes' application allows you to download, install, customize and apply all different types of themes. Which I would have to say that there are at least a good 100 + or more themes out there at the moment.
I think the best feature that the 'Themes' app has to offer is that you have the option to apply different theme components to the current base theme that you have it set to!
As an example, I currently have one of the 'Honeycomb' themes applied as my base theme, my Lockscreen is based off the 'Slide Slip' theme, my Icon Set is based off the 'Seemless Dark Blue' theme and my Dialer is also based off the 'Seemless Dark Blue' theme. It feels like the possibilities are endless now when it comes to customization.
To see the different components the way the themes are broken down, choose 'Edit Theme' from within the 'Themes' app. Within here you can then assign other theme components as long as you with have the full theme installed or just that one component.
Installation of .mtz files, (Full Themes / Theme components)
Once you have downloaded a compatible Miui theme (.mtz format), copy that file to the following directory on your phone:
/sdcard/MIUI/theme
(You can also import themes from the themes application itself, all that does it move it to that directory for you)
Then open up the 'Themes' app and your new theme will be in the list.
NOTE:
If its a theme component only (Still .mtz format) , eg. Lock Screen component, it WILL NOT show up in your main Theme list. Just click on 'Edit Theme' and it should show up under the drop down for 'Lockscreen Style'. Get what i mean?
For Miui Lockscreens, check out the link below!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288096
For full Miui themes, check out the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249352
Also, the Theme app has an Online library that you can search through as well
Cheers!

<drool> awesomeness <\drool>
EDIT flashing in process - factory reset at the moment

Awesome! Thanks for creating this. Just gotta wait until the weekend to take the plunge. It's not the flashing taking too long that I worry about, but the time I spend restoring apps and settings and just playing around in general. Not to mention having time to start over if I feel something went wrong. Two more days to go!

guessing it shouldn't boot loop - I'm stuck in a boot loop
looks like it cannot find the SD card - so keep restarting looking for the miui zip - the CWM error is quick before it restarts (can't see it)
EDIT : re-downloaded the zip but same effect. Anyone hit this before with cm7 or miui? trying a few things before I attempt a restore.
I get to 'checking bml' before it reboots, and then it boot loops continuously - I tried flashing and not flashing the glitch kernel first, but nothing sticks.
EDIT : giving up, attempting a restore of my nandroid I made before I started. Any tips let me know - disappointed.
EDIT : still up, backup didn't go so well - likely cause I have odd kernels - one last ditch - went right back to froyo stock, tried speedmod (bootloop), now put on 9.2, rebooting - may give it one more shot before giving up for the night.
EDIT - SON OF A ***** - that did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I might have to provide some troubleshooting tips on that one!!!!!!!!
EDIT AGAIN - knock on wood here - I'm farther than the bootloop and I'm at a MIUI splash screen - that might be as far as I go tonight ... LOL
FINAL EDIT - so not much playing tonight. Ate into that with all this trouble shooting.
SO IF YOU ARE COMING FROM A GB ROM AND GET STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP - I would go to STOCK FROYO and then flash 9.2 and then follow the instructions. Bang on job Adam! I think I just had something odd on my phone.
I'm now up - gltich on + miui.

Wow, sorry you had such a hard time man. Only time I hit a hard bootloop was when trying to install CM7 using gingerbread bootloaders. Did you eventually get it going??
Sent from my Telus T959D

iwebsource said:
Wow, sorry you had such a hard time man. Only time I hit a hard bootloop was when trying to install CM7 using gingerbread bootloaders. Did you eventually get it going??
Sent from my Telus T959D
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yeah, see my last edits - putting on 9.2 I'm guessing didn't completely adjust the bootloaders - when I put on stock telus 2.1, THEN 9.2 - I was golden.
Didn't play much (that was after 12) but restored a few apps - but man, it is really fast. Will report some thoughts over the weekend likely.

Questions on MIUI
OK a few questions.
- downloaded google maps (navigation, etc). Start it up, but it fails miserably - bombs out and goes into a constant vibration. ANyone having similar issues with that? Suggestions?
- There's a 6 digit number in the left corner of my screen - no meaning to me - anyone know what that is or seeing something similar?
- also, pinch and zoom with the camera. Those don't seem to work - any issues you folks having with that?
- Adam you suggest a different base band - where are you getting zip - I'm only finding large tars on that link (but I"m over tired)
- The OTA updater looks great BUT is in chinese - any one have a work around for that?

Again, sorry about all the issues you had with installing and such. My very first time
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OK a few questions.
- downloaded google maps (navigation, etc). Start it up, but it fails miserably - bombs out and goes into a constant vibration. ANyone having similar issues with that? Suggestions?
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Weird man, I actually installed google maps a few days ago. First time I used it (Navigation) was yesterday to test out the GPS. Had no problems at all with the apps yet.
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- There's a 6 digit number in the left corner of my screen - no meaning to me - anyone know what that is or seeing something similar?
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That is your Service Provider. With CM7 and Miui, I noticed it doesn't resolve the provider. Its no harm unless you don't like looking at numbers there. I did find a work around though, just install the Miui Extended Menu Mod and you can change it to what ever you want:
http://forums.miuiandroid.com/showthread.php?7738-MOD-Extended-Settings-Menu-Options
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- also, pinch and zoom with the camera. Those don't seem to work - any issues you folks having with that?
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Pinch and Zoom? Unsure what you mean, is that just the touch-point focus? If not I haven't tested that yet.
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- Adam you suggest a different base band - where are you getting zip - I'm only finding large tars on that link (but I"m over tired)
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Guess I better check my links more better. Stupid site.
For now use this one. I know your in the same geo area as me, I haven't had any issues with this one, use the one attached.

Oh, don't use the OTA updater, just use ROM Manager. Or download the Miui updater app from the market.
I'm guessing MIUI originally was developed in China, lol

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Oh, don't use the OTA updater, just use ROM Manager. Or download the Miui updater app from the market.
I'm guessing MIUI originally was developed in China, lol
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OK - maybe I should reflash. I actually have ROM Mgr premium - but its telling me I need CWM installed to work (which I obviously have).
And no apologies needed - we're all guinea pigs here
EDIT - Also, on the camera - used to be able to pinch like a website on Darky's to zoom in and out. Maybe that was a custom camera but I think it was generally samsung stock.
EDIT - Reflashed (1.11.18 actually - am I the first ) and GPS issue solved - might have been tied to the modem as I flashed yours Adam (THANK YOU!!!!!!) Keeping moving forward

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OK - maybe I should reflash. I actually have ROM Mgr premium - but its telling me I need CWM installed to work (which I obviously have).
And no apologies needed - we're all guinea pigs here
EDIT - Also, on the camera - used to be able to pinch like a website on Darky's to zoom in and out. Maybe that was a custom camera but I think it was generally samsung stock.
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Might be the best thing to do. I've read that some people prefer to >> Flash the ROM first >> Flash Kernel >> Boot into Kernel CWM >> Re-Flash ROM again.
Yeah, if you do there is no need for the Darky steps anymore.
Just boot into CWM, do factory wipe, partition and dalvik cache, fix permissions, then flash miui again.
Oh, in regards to ROM Manager and CWM, just select 'Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery' >> Select I9000 (MTA) and choose version 3.
Then reboot into recovery to test.
It actually still uses the Glitch CWM from the Kernel. This is just so that ROM Manager will recognize that you have a selected CWM

Looks like Miui 1.11.18 is now out. I'm going to Flash and test it out shortly.

iwebsource said:
Looks like Miui 1.11.18 is now out. I'm going to Flash and test it out shortly.
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Already on it - best you for the FIRST time!

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Already on it - best you for the FIRST time!
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I'm loving Miui and the glitch kernel man. There are a few other Kernels out there that we can try as well. I maybe testing the platypus kernel out soon, it is also built for our phone too
From what I've read so far though, Glitch is one of the best so far.

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I'm loving Miui and the glitch kernel man. There are a few other Kernels out there that we can try as well. I maybe testing the platypus kernel out soon, it is also built for our phone too
From what I've read so far though, Glitch is one of the best so far.
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when you get 1.11.18, go to ROM manager and select update ROM - does nothing happen? I have it registered now with a CWM which is fine, it shows my current version (which is latest) so when I click check for udpates nothing happens (no - 'no update available' or anything like that). Just wanted to see if it was working correctly.