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[Q] Latest GPS FIX

Can some one please tell me witch gps fix is the latest one and witch one in your opinion actually works. I see that a popular fix is the Dj05 radio fix and there is even a hardware fix out for the vibriant that bends the gps antenna contact. So witch one should I try first? witch actually works and witch are known not to work?
I searched and came up with a lot of different threads and I think we should consolidate all those threads and list all the fixes and make a poll asking witch fix worked better for the users. This is a very common problem and I am surprised there are no stickies threads been update regularly with the latest info. The biggest problem is that there are MANY threads about it and some are very old, not sure if there are better fixes now.
So please help me list and consolidate all those threads, I will update this post showing all your input. I also have 3 fascinates that all are a little different when it comes to gps and would love to try the fixes and post my results on all three.
Edit: I would also like to write the proper way to test your gps, I see some threads have this buried in between the gps fix steps and I would like to make it more obvious so if you know how to properly test the gps, let me know. I know there are some apps like gps test and status that show you lots of info, would be great to see a list results with a working gps and a faulty one.
thanks.

Dj05 solved my GPS woes.. insta-lock now..
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When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.

Dalamar1320 said:
When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
I tried following the guide on this link, successfully installed the radio via odin, tried installing the rom and kernel through clockwork but I do not have an option to choose zip file from sd card. the only option i get is to apply sdcard: update.zip. I changed the name of the rom zip file to update.zip and tried to flash it but it told me it failed to verify whole-file signature. What should I do now?
the guide does not explain much so I need some help.

Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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jiggaman508 said:
Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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I do not think I flashed clockwork with odin, what I did is installed the dj05 Radio with odin by checking pda and finding the file, then pressing start. after that, the phone rebooted and I installed rom manager. Once in rom manager I installed the latest clockworkmod recovery 2.5.1.0. I do not have an update.zip file there on the root of my sdcard. what did I do wrong? How do I fix it? THanks
in about phone I can see that baseband version is s:i500 V.DJ05

The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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jiggaman508 said:
The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.

well something went bad, I rebooted and I can see the samsung logo but the there is no splash screen after that only sound. the screen is completely black after that. NOW WHAT??

jonagpa said:
Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.
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No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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jiggaman508 said:
No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?

What did you flash?
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jonagpa said:
that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?
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No that's different so it's working now though?
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jiggaman508 said:
What did you flash?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.

jonagpa said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.
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You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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jiggaman508 said:
No that's different so it's working now though?
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yeah, seems to be working fine, I am afraid to reboot the phone and have it completely die on me. did I flash the correct kernel and rom?

jiggaman508 said:
You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?

jonagpa said:
yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?
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No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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jiggaman508 said:
No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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I rebooted and it does the same, no splash screen. I waited a few seconds to make sure it booted all the way and the screen turn on by it self. seems like somehow I messed up the splash screen. I am going to try and go back to stock then try this again. I tested the gps on all 3 of my phones. white one is still doing the best, OG one (stock) is still doing same as before and the new one with dj05 is using more sats that the OG(6/8), but the OG has more sats in view (5/9). Is that weird?

That djo5 kernel from thread does not support boot animations. It's normal for that kernel.
good day.

HELP! Superclean 2.6

HELP!
ok so i flashed this this morning. i was coming from superclean 2.4
wgen i flashed it i went into recovery the selected update.zip
i looked for superclean 2.6 and preoceeded to flashing the rom
as soon as it was dont flashing i rebooted the phone and got stuck at the samsung logo.
i did a battery pull and now it just goes into recovery and i get
E:cant mount /dev/block/st1ll
(invalid argument)
E:cant mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(invalid argument)
and now it wont let me flash anything
what did i do wrong?
THANKS!!

How long did you let it sit at the samsung logo? And was this voodoo or nonvoodoo?

tbeas said:
How long did you let it sit at the samsung logo? And was this voodoo or nonvoodoo?
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I let it sit there for about 15 mins.
and it was the Voodoo for both 2.4 and 2.6

My understanding is that you were suppose to disable the lagfix before flashing any new rom voodoo or not when coming from a voodoo rom
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ExNight said:
My understanding is that you were suppose to disable the lagfix before flashing any new rom voodoo or not when coming from a voodoo rom
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yes correct, and mine was disabled.
thats what i dont get what i did wrong

did you wipe beforehand?

tbeas said:
did you wipe beforehand?
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yes i did the system wipe and the cache wipe

After you disabled, did you do a reboot?

ExNight said:
My understanding is that you were suppose to disable the lagfix before flashing any new rom voodoo or not when coming from a voodoo rom
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I never disable lagfix and it works everytime. My understanding is that you don't have to disable lagfix if you are flashing voodoo rom over voodoo. If you are reverting back to non-voodoo, then yes you have to disable the lagfix.

Sorry to hear that mine worked fine. My one question is with the battery stats wipe which is included in this rom. Should I do it through cwm or the old way with terminal emulator or is it automatically wiped? Tried to post in development section but I was not allowed.
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What do you mean you chose the update.zip option? You should have chosen the zip from sdcard option, if you did choose the update.zip option that may be the problem. Someone with more experience could shed some light but you may need to flash the cwm again.
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ExNight said:
My understanding is that you were suppose to disable the lagfix before flashing any new rom voodoo or not when coming from a voodoo rom
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No, it is perfectly fine to flash a voodoo kernel over a voodoo kernel without disabling first.

Hello
Are you able to get into clockwork recovery? Do you have the cwr update.zip on your sdcard?
If not pull the card and load the recovery update.zip on it. Reflash. If it works then:
Then wipe data and cache. Then system, boot, data, datadb, and sd-ext. Then dalvik. Wipe data/cache once more and flash sc2.6.
If it doesnt work youll need to use that complete odin package and begin again.
Good luck
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I did that too on my gf's phone. Completely stuck at Samsung logo.
I found an odin file to completely go back to DI01 unrooted, and another to go all the way to EB01 deodexed rooted superclean's rom. It was amazing.
I can't seem to find it right now, but I'll update this post if I do.
Odin fix all file:
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-all-things-root/238460-di01-odin-fix-all.html
Odin file to get froyo:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...ged-roms-w-root-clockwork-updated-2-25-a.html
Both are forum threads. The latter will give you options as well as to which rom you want installed, and how clean it is. Adrenalyn even threw in red clockwork. But it'll only take you as far as superclean v2. But at that point you should have a fully functional phone that you can try to flash another rom over.

pcpark87 said:
I never disable lagfix and it works everytime. My understanding is that you don't have to disable lagfix if you are flashing voodoo rom over voodoo. If you are reverting back to non-voodoo, then yes you have to disable the lagfix.
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Same here, I always leave it enabled, never had a problem.
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Did I say kernal? Pretty sure I said rom... And all voodoo tutorials say, even if it works for you without doing so, that you should disable lagfix before flashing ANYTHING in recovery.
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Disabling lagfix is the safer way because there is always a possibility that the new rom you are flashing was mislabeled and is not actually voodoo, or you may accidently choose the wrong zip to flash and flash non-voodoo. If you've disabled, this is a minor oops. If not, it could be major.
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SupraLance said:
Disabling lagfix is the safer way because there is always a possibility that the new rom you are flashing was mislabeled and is not actually voodoo, or you may accidently choose the wrong zip to flash and flash non-voodoo. If you've disabled, this is a minor oops. If not, it could be major.
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ever sense the red recovery that came with voodoo 5. You do not need to disable lagfix unless your flashing a non voodoo KERNEL.. So if your cwm is red disabling is not necessary unless the rom includes a non voodoo KERNEL..
Rocking dj05 and jt's voodoo 5

adamantypants said:
I did that too on my gf's phone. Completely stuck at Samsung logo.
I found an odin file to completely go back to DI01 unrooted, and another to go all the way to EB01 deodexed rooted superclean's rom. It was amazing.
I can't seem to find it right now, but I'll update this post if I do.
Odin fix all file:
http://androidforums.com/fascinate-all-things-root/238460-di01-odin-fix-all.html
Odin file to get froyo:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...ged-roms-w-root-clockwork-updated-2-25-a.html
Both are forum threads. The latter will give you options as well as to which rom you want installed, and how clean it is. Adrenalyn even threw in red clockwork. But it'll only take you as far as superclean v2. But at that point you should have a fully functional phone that you can try to flash another rom over.
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THANKS A LOT!! That worked!!!

You need to install the red clockworkmod and clear dalvich cache and do a full wipe. You probably have the wrong clockworkmod. Check the threads for the red one and reinstall the rom.

Gingerbread recovery issues

Is anyone else not able to get into recovery? I can't access stock or clockworkmod recovery.
When I try to do a factory reset through the phone phone boots into bootloader with an error message.
As always thanks for looking.
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DXrecovery doesn't work with gingerbread, you gotta use the D2recovery instead

davidukfl said:
DXrecovery doesn't work with gingerbread, you gotta use the D2recovery instead
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How do I get the D2 recovery for my DX. Sorry for the noob type?

So no stock recovery either?
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you need to get an sbf file of 2.2.1 and then use rsd lite to flash it to your phone... then you can use clockwork to get back.

I understand that. I'm trying to wipe data to clear up the constant sync error except I have no way of wiping data. Make sense?
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DizDroid said:
I understand that. I'm trying to wipe data to clear up the constant sync error except I have no way of wiping data. Make sense?
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download and install this
http://www.mediafire.com/file/m4t78yvtv8u3m4w/Droid2Bootstrap.apk
or you can buy it in the market for like 99 cents.

@davidukfl thank you.you solved the same issue I had
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DizDroid said:
Is anyone else not able to get into recovery? I can't access stock or clockworkmod recovery.
When I try to do a factory reset through the phone phone boots into bootloader with an error message.
As always thanks for looking.
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flash the patch p3 released to fix the stock recovery

luigi90210 said:
flash the patch p3 released to fix the stock recovery
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here is a direct link to the file to download
http://bit.ly/gpcGsN

Recovery Access in GB
Besides using a reboot into rocovery app, you can also shut down the phone, then pull the battery, put the battery back in and the normal Vol Down + Power will get you into Clockwork Recovery. Seems like GB is in some kind of stand by mode even when you power it down.

Cant get ROM's flashed... I've been demoted to a noob... =/

So I rooted and switched ROM's many times on my MT3g, and now that i'm trying it on my MT4g, I'm having hella trouble.
So I got to S=off and its perarooted now, with ClockworkMod Recovery image: 3.0.2.4. I tried to update the Kernel to KB-Kernel-2.4.8-108-CFS-SV... put my phone with the stock ROM into a boot loop, so i restored it. Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore. What am i missing here? Should be partitioning like with my MT3g? Should i be wiping? Is there something else I should be installing?

Some_Biker said:
Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore.
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That's your problem. You can't flash a kernel before the ROM, because the ROM's standard kernel immediately overwrites it. Try wiping all 3 items in the recovery menu, flash CM7, and then let it boot. Once CM7 is stable, try flashing your kernel. Just make sure it is compatible.

Sweet, thanks. Hopefully it works.
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Some_Biker said:
So I rooted and switched ROM's many times on my MT3g, and now that i'm trying it on my MT4g, I'm having hella trouble.
So I got to S=off and its perarooted now, with ClockworkMod Recovery image: 3.0.2.4. I tried to update the Kernel to KB-Kernel-2.4.8-108-CFS-SV... put my phone with the stock ROM into a boot loop, so i restored it. Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore. What am i missing here? Should be partitioning like with my MT3g? Should i be wiping? Is there something else I should be installing?
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Yes wipe, thats the issue not what tj said even though his information is correct
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Some_Biker said:
Sweet, thanks. Hopefully it works.
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It will work.
1. Flash Rom
2. Wait 5 mins so everything loads
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Wipe cache then in advanced...wipe davlik cache
5. Select zip from sd card and flash new kernel
Follow this and you will be good to go everytime! Happy flashing!

Lakeshow423 said:
It will work.
1. Flash Rom
2. Wait 5 mins so everything loads
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Wipe cache then in advanced...wipe davlik cache
5. Select zip from sd card and flash new kernel
Follow this and you will be good to go everytime! Happy flashing!
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Wipe before u flash tho
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mark manning said:
Yes wipe, thats the issue not what tj said even though his information is correct
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But I did mention wiping, and that was my main thought as to why it's not booting.

TeeJay3800 said:
But I did mention wiping, and that was my main thought as to why it's not booting.
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My bad read to fast
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Arrg... Maybe I'm just impatient... Or maybe I'm wiping the wrong 3... How long should I expect to wait and what 3 should I wipe?
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Some_Biker said:
Arrg... Maybe I'm just impatient... Or maybe I'm wiping the wrong 3... How long should I expect to wait and what 3 should I wipe?
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Wipe factory data
Wipe catche
Then go into advanced wipe dalvik
Should take 30 secs max to wipe, 5 mins max to install and reboot
Then flash your Rom and reboot. Once its rebooted then try flashing the kernel. There is no reason that won't work assuming you do have s-off
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If what Mark said doesn't work, I'd look to a corrupt recovery image, or more likely a bad download or SD card.

Aww... I'd be hella sad if I had a bad sdcard. My problem was that I wasn't wiping the correct things, but now thanks to you great people I finally can flash again! Thanks!
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Glad you got it working. If Mark or I have helped you, maybe you could hit the thanks button.

Make sure when you do a kernel you wipe cache and than davlvik and than flash the first time kernel and than repeat the process and than flash your desired kernel.
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[Help] What to do after rooting?

Hi all, sorry im an IT noob,
But after using alpharevx to s-off and nej's method, i've successfully rooted my phone..
Now what do i do nxt?
How to flash a rom?
IF possible someone give me a step by step guide pls thanks

You need to install clockword mod recovery first.
Then create a gold card.
You can then copy new ROM files to your SD card and then boot into recovery to install them.
This is very primitive, but let me know if u encounter any problems.
Google is your friend

pulz said:
You need to install clockword mod recovery first.
Then create a gold card.
You can then copy new ROM files to your SD card and then boot into recovery to install them.
This is very primitive, but let me know if u encounter any problems.
Google is your friend
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hmmm thanks!
if im not wrong i already installed the recovery when rooting? no? how to install clockwork mod recovery?
hmmmm what u mean by creating a gold card?
sorry for the over asking of questions :/

You should search things first. Otherwise u will mess up things. Ok...
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bharatgaddameedi said:
You should search things first. Otherwise u will mess up things. Ok...
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tried searching but dont understand all of them =/

eikcihc said:
tried searching but dont understand all of them =/
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Great.
Have u downloaded the custom rom.
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Yeah I downloaded the latest one... from cyanogenmod website. What to do next?
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Put that file in memory card.
Then reboot to recovery.
Then select option to do factory reset / wipe data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache.
Then select install zip from sdcard. Then select choose zip from sdcard. Then select ur file downloaded. That's all. Takes about 5min to install and 5min to 1st boot.
And in recovery mode, the trackpad should be used for selecting option. And power button for go back option. If u r stuck with an android picture then press power button.
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Can you get to the recovery?
Flash it

And regarding cm7 also download google apps and flash in the same way.
And that's all for cm7 AFAIK. u don't need any extra kernels if u r a simple user. OC KERNEL is also inbuilt. Check cyanogenmod settings under settings.
Bharat
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bharatgaddameedi said:
Put that file in memory card.
Then reboot to recovery.
Then select option to do factory reset / wipe data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache.
Then select install zip from sdcard. Then select choose zip from sdcard. Then select ur file downloaded. That's all. Takes about 5min to install and 5min to 1st boot.
And in recovery mode, the trackpad should be used for selecting option. And power button for go back option. If u r stuck with an android picture then press power button.
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Ok thanks. I'm aware of the clearing of data etc but what about titanium backup and nandroid? I dun rly get that part. Isit done before flashing the rom? And another question is will the kernal change too after I flash the rom? Would rly appreciate it!
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bharatgaddameedi said:
And regarding cm7 also download google apps and flash in the same way.
And that's all for cm7 AFAIK. u don't need any extra kernels if u r a simple user. OC KERNEL is also inbuilt. Check cyanogenmod settings under settings.
Bharat
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Oh ok so meaning I can overclock if I flash cm7 rom? Hmmm Google apps? How to download them?
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eikcihc said:
Ok thanks. I'm aware of the clearing of data etc but what about titanium backup and nandroid? I dun rly get that part. Isit done before flashing the rom? And another question is will the kernal change too after I flash the rom? Would rly appreciate it!
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Nandroid backup should be done before installing a custom rom. It is must if u ask me bcoz it clears many issues.
And titanium backup is for advanced users to be used after flashing a custom rom. Yes kernel might change depending on its presence in the custom rom. But don't worry. Custom kernels will be better than stock kernel.
Edit: Titanium backup can also be used before installing custom rom to backup contents. These contents can be restored after installing custom rom.
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eikcihc said:
Oh ok so meaning I can overclock if I flash cm7 rom? Hmmm Google apps? How to download them?
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Google apps will be present at where u downloaded the custom rom I think. But if u make a google search it is easy to find. Don't forget to download for buzz.
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Hmmm so meaning I only have to do nandroid backup? Can u guide me along how to do that? And regarding Google Apps too. Thanks!
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You can do a nandroid backup in the recovery.
Backup/Restore option if my memory is correct.
Then just click backup and wait a bit

Nandroid backup can be done from the custom recovery. Explore it and u will find it under nandroid. Takes 5 min to backup. A size if around 250MB on sdcard will be used.
And Google apps is a zip file around 10mb which can be flashed in the same way from the custom recovery as a custom rom flashing process.
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nejc121 said:
You can do a nandroid backup in the recovery.
Backup/Restore option if my memory is correct.
Then just click backup and wait a bit
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Hmmm u mean when I'm flashing the rom I choose that option when I press recovery? Or Isit now when I haven't flashed?
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bharatgaddameedi said:
Nandroid backup can be done from the custom recovery. Explore it and u will find it under nandroid. Takes 5 min to backup. A size if around 250MB on sdcard will be used.
And Google apps is a zip file around 10mb which can be flashed in the same way from the custom recovery as a custom rom flashing process.
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Oh okay thanks! Ill try. So basically that's it right? But what about contacts on my phone? Will it be transferred or must I change them all to sim card? anyway just being curious will flashing s custom rom be of a huge difference?
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You need a nandroid backup BEFORE flashing a rom, because that's like a system recovery image. If something goes wrong, you can still go back.