Verizon Galaxy Tab Guide - Galaxy Tab General

OK I have spent about 2 weeks now looking through roms, kernels, root methods etc etc.
I have come to one conclusion. IT SUCKS owning a Verizon tab on this forum.
Most of the guides are accurate, but often miss one little detail that anyone who knows this stuff would think "duh" about, but a noob will miss, and end up reflashing stock from heimdall 10 times over because of.
Long story short, I would like to see a Verizon guide here on the development section that is kept up to date and has proper links to working roms as well as IDIOT PROOF walk throughs.
I would be willing to do this, or someone else can, I do not care. I will edit this very post so that it can serve said purpose if it gets made a sticky, or added to a sticky thread.
In this spirit I will later edit this post but I have a few questions/requests first.
1. I have never had the need to host files for large numbers. I use my own server to host things, but I know I cannot do that for this. Can someone PM me with what would be the best method to host files for people (IE It seems one service somewhere will add links through direct downloads, Megaupdload, Rapidshare etc at the same time).
2. Correct me if I am wrong. Heimdall seems to be the best root method. Heimdall + the ec02 files = the most stable and fully robust and stable rom for the VSTG (Verizon SGT).
3. The Verizon SGT Bootstrapper will convert to Ext4 and add CWM, but results in a broken camera and rotation, the latter of which I have a fix for, but not the camera. Dos any other way of adding CWM work better?
4. Sprint has a completely working update to GB, that works on the VSGT as well, minus radio function. I read somewhere what steps had to be taken to get the 3g radio working as well, but have since not been able to find it. If someone who reads this knows, could you please post or PM me where to begin fixing the radio on the sprint rom to work with the VSGT?

Morkai Almandragon said:
3. The Verizon SGT Bootstrapper will convert to Ext4 and add CWM, but results in a broken camera and rotation, the latter of which I have a fix for, but not the camera.
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Please tell me how you fixed the rotation? I can deal with no camera, the one in my phone is better anyway.

I am not the greatest help in the world....but have a VSGT and will help where i can.
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mnpolock said:
I am not the greatest help in the world....but have a VSGT and will help where i can.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14954414&postcount=8
There is the thread that will fix the rotation bug... Now if I can get the camera working... LoL

Oditius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14954414&postcount=8
There is the thread that will fix the rotation bug... Now if I can get the camera working... LoL
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Do not run a kernel that requires Ext4 and both work perfectly.
IE use Heimdall and install the ec02 firmware, then stop. Everything seems to work, without any fix required.

Morkai Almandragon said:
Do not run a kernel that requires Ext4 and both work perfectly.
IE use Heimdall and install the ec02 firmware, then stop. Everything seems to work, without any fix required.
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Man, I wish I spoke french... Because that is what the above looks like to me. My camera doesn't work, and I didn't do anything but root it, and install that Verizon Bootstrapper. Well at least the rotation works, still don't know what to do about the camera.

I used the verizon bootstrapper after restoring to completely stock ec02 and rooting with super one click. Then used heimdall to flash psirens kernel and then flash psirens rc 2.5. From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147277&highlight=vzw
and my camera and rotation work great after replacing the sensors.so file to fix rotation. Currently I am overclocked to 1.4ghz with voltage control and all is running flawlessly and fast.

ticklemegavin said:
I used the verizon bootstrapper after restoring to completely stock ec02 and rooting with super one click. Then used heimdall to flash psirens kernel and then flash psirens rc 2.5. From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147277&highlight=vzw
and my camera and rotation work great after replacing the sensors.so file to fix rotation. Currently I am overclocked to 1.4ghz with voltage control and all is running flawlessly and fast.
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How exactly did you install the kernel and rom? can you post a step by step
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Morkai Almandragon said:
How exactly did you install the kernel and rom? can you post a step by step
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Step by step and with links on everything that you need. Written so easy to understand so a person with no experience can knock it off with no problem.

Me, I'm on a stock but rooted VSGT, and I'm fine with it really. Only thing I do wish for is a 2.3 update from VZW. I don't care about OC'ing, Tab is very snappy enough for me and battery life is very good.
I looked into flashing the Sprint update but thought against it because I need 3g.
Recently got a Nexus S4G and running MIUI on it, and boy, I wish we could get a MIUI port on our tab. Those guys are just dang good and crazy.
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Ok here is what I did.
1. Get the stock un-rooted un-updated firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136587&highlight=verizon
2. Follow this guide to flash the files you got in step 1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967175&highlight=verizon+stock+firmware
3. After you have flashed back to stock and booted up into android then update through android to ec02.
4. Download super one click from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 and follow the instructions on that page.
5. You now should be rooted. Now download the verizon bootstrapper off the market and run it.
6. After that has completed download the rom/kernal and follow the instructions on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147277&highlight=vzw.
7. Alright now you should be rooted with a custom kernal and rom installed your camera should work. If your rotation doesn't work then get the sensors.default.so from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14954414&postcount=8 and follow the guide.
That's exactly what I did and my camera/rotation work fine.
If you want to overclock use voltage control from the market.

So, I have to go back to square one, where I started. and do everything all over again?
The use SOC to root it.
Then run the program that knocked out my camera/rotation again.
So I will be right back where I am now.
Then I have to update the kernel.
Then install a new rom.
And it should work.
OK, thanks...

Never mind, if I go back to square one, I will just stop and not go any farther. My GT was fast enough without doing all that. So I will wait, maybe someone will come up with a fix for the camera that was as easy to fix as the rotation. I don't video chat and my Mesmerize has a better camera and easier to use.

Yes that is what i did after trying to flash a voodoo kernel and getting stuck at the Samsung logo many times. I flashed back to stock and started over. Not sure when the camera started working in the process, I had checked after everything was installed. Also im not sure if psirens rom even flashed or not because everything looked exactly the same and still had the Verizon bloatware installed which I just removed with titanium backup. Im not sure if i have ext4 or not would there be a way to check?

The thing is I never flashed the voodoo kernel. I rooted the GT last week. Yesterday I was reading around, obviously not as well or completely as I should have. But I was going to flash a new rom and it stated I had to do the Bootstrapped first. So I downloaded it and that was when all heck broke loose. I read later on in the thread that the camera stopped working and so did the rotation. Well the rotation had a fix, but the camera doesn't. Oh well, I will keep looking, maybe if I just start at #6 because that is where I stopped.

ok What I am finding is this. Flashing the EC02 files through Heimdall result in a rooted Froyo rom that runs stable and decent, but without CWM.
You can then use the Verizon Bootstrapper on the market which flashes a new kernel that includes CWM. The new kernel breaks the camera and rotation though. Flash the better than life kernel and camera is fixed, followed by the rotation fix and you are now back to close to stock with root, and CWM...
Here is where I lose my way though. The Psirens rom looks JUST like the EC02 Heimdall install I have. I will post the files I am using once I get a host I am happy with.

Morkai Almandragon said:
ok What I am finding is this. Flashing the EC02 files through Heimdall result in a rooted Froyo rom that runs stable and decent, but without CWM.
You can then use the Verizon Bootstrapper on the market which flashes a new kernel that includes CWM. The new kernel breaks the camera and rotation though. Flash the better than life kernel and camera is fixed, followed by the rotation fix and you are now back to close to stock with root, and CWM...
Here is where I lose my way though. The Psirens rom looks JUST like the EC02 Heimdall install I have. I will post the files I am using once I get a host I am happy with.
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This is exactly what I think except that the ec02 files I linked will take you back to full unrooted stock where as the files from the tutorial for flashing ec02 I linked will leave it rooted but with stock ec02. I also cannot tell a difference between stock ec02 and psirens ec02 they look exactly the same. I almost wonder if cwm is not flashing the rom correctly. But even if it didn't you get a stable ec02 experience with a overclockable kernel which is all I was really looking for in the first place. I also could not get the voodoo kernal to work period I flashed it several times and always got stuck at the samsung screen on boot. My tab is much faster now and im pretty happy with it. Now if we could just get a stable gingerbread or maybe even honeycomb ill be all over that.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178414
Just saw this after my last post, looks like we will have gingerbread with working 3g (which I require) very soon. So we should be seeing some performance improvements whenever we get gingerbread.

If you guys want a stock ROM, converted to ext4, just ODIN Boushh's kernel then (if you're on the newest VZW update EC02) replace the file in that thread that fixes auto rotation.

Coolsaber57 said:
If you guys want a stock ROM, converted to ext4, just ODIN Boushh's kernel then (if you're on the newest VZW update EC02) replace the file in that thread that fixes auto rotation.
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Boushh's kernel will not work for me I always get stuck at the samsung boot screen. Im flashing with heimdall though because I only use linux and i do not think there is a version of odin for linux.

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Installing a zip file onto my fascinate

I was trying to install a .zip file onto my phone, the update/hack to have the fascinate lockscreen on my vibrant, and I was wondering how to install it. I downloaded the LockScreenChoice_UVJI6_clockwork.zip from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797431 and put it on my phone. Then I booted my phone in clockwor mod and hit install zip from sd card and I selected the zip, I then let it install, but it stayed on the installing screen for 12+ hours, I needed to use my phone so I finally just took out the battery. I know that it did something because my market stopped working and that was one of the complaints from the forum that I got the "hack" from...What did I do wrong and how do i get this .zip to work?
which rom did you have before you flashed the zip?
^ that question.
The ROM may not have supported another lockscreen mod, and this happened, if you confirm to us which ROM you are using then we can actually start helping you.
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^ that question.
The ROM may not have supported another lockscreen mod, and this happened, if you confirm to us which ROM you are using then we can actually start helping you.
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If you are not using a 2.1 based rom (like Axura, bionix, Loki, etc) then these may not compatible, these were done in October, We need to know the rom you have installed,
Besides, if you Are using a 2.2 custom rom, then these already are installed.
so i am guessing this is a vibrant, and not a fascinate as your topic implies?
Really sorry, yes it is for the vibrant. the rom I was using was just the stock rom, my firmware is 2.1-update1 though and my build is eclair.uvji6 and my baseband version is t959uvji6 also my kernel is 2.6.29 hope that helps
Which Zip did you use?
I used the ji6 zip, not the deodexed one, but the odexed one
I honestly did not know what went wrong, it looks like you did everything correctly. Do you mind using a custom rom? Because Bionix Final have the lock screen build it and to fix your phone, you probably have a reflash stock, either way you have to flash your phone.
If you don't mind moving to 2.2, you can even try the new Bionix-V, which also have the lock screens built in.
I would prefer to stay with a 2.1 rom, but I would not mind having a custom rom as long as it does not change the appearance too much, and I can get the lock screen. Where can I find this rom and a description of it?
p.s. is there any other way to make this work?

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Dont believe the current methods of rooting supports EA28. Why dont you flash EB01 roms as those are pre-rooted. (Along with modem)
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rubenhan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948679
can i just use this method even if it's not rooted?
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No, you will need to be rooted as it uses CWM.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11410537
It will use Odin instead of CWM, also pre-rooted.
My phone udated to EA28 right after I got it and I had a little trouble getting it rooted as well. What ultimately helped me was this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10601576&postcount=1
Specifically the part where he says
I have found that the stock Samsung kernel is very sneaky and replaces clockwork on the next reboot...it seems to be most common with those who have updated using Verizon's OTA updates. Odin users usually do not see the issue and hence, was tough to track down.
So to alleviate this, please add an extra option to your list of things to do. On FIRST boot into clockwork recovery, please flash your appropriate kernel of choice. For simplicity, I have added a rather plain kernel (non-voodoo) for those who may want to flash their choice of kernel later. This must be done for those who have this problem, no matter if clockwork is red or green.
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There is a link to a kernel to flash before rebooting your phone. Worked for me.
By the way, I have just recently come from a Motorola Droid where I've been flashing ROMs for the past year. This phone does seem slightly more difficult, but so far (almost two weeks in) I'm really pleased with it. I'm currently running Super Clean 2.4 with VooDoo.
Good luck!
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AOSP Questions

Bear with me guys......haven't posted much on here, more of a lurker.
I have been following the AOSP Rom for the Fascinate for the last two weeks and now with the MMS working I would love to give it a shot. I have a couple of questions before I get started.
I am currently running ComRom 2.1 with the PBJ-50 Kernel. No themes or anything like that.
1. Is it safe to just do a data wipe and factory reset then just install the Rom over top of what I have?
2. Is there a Kernel and a Modem with the ROM?
3. Anything special I need to know if I decide to go back to another Rom (from what I have read just ODIN back to stock and Rom away)?
Sorry if these have been answered already.....I searched and did not find my answers. Thank you for your time.
millwood said:
Bear with me guys......haven't posted much on here, more of a lurker.
I have been following the AOSP Rom for the Fascinate for the last two weeks and now with the MMS working I would love to give it a shot. I have a couple of questions before I get started.
I am currently running ComRom 2.1 with the PBJ-50 Kernel. No themes or anything like that.
1. Is it safe to just do a data wipe and factory reset then just install the Rom over top of what I have?
2. Is there a Kernel and a Modem with the ROM?
3. Anything special I need to know if I decide to go back to another Rom (from what I have read just ODIN back to stock and Rom away)?
Sorry if these have been answered already.....I searched and did not find my answers. Thank you for your time.
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1. I couldn't answer this with certainty as I haven't flashed it myself and haven't yet dug through the CM7 thread in development to put together correct steps
2. yes there is, but you can flash a custom kernel like OTB or the gingerbread leaks' (ec09) modem as I've seen these work though not for everyone
3. as far as I know all you need to do to go back is just odin back to eclair/froyo with the 2.2 atlas pit file and proceed from there
don't have any experience with CM7 other than what I've read so someone who's done it could probably shed more light on this
tapatalked from my GINGERBANGED Fascinate
I just flashed cm7 today...
1. Data wipe, cache and factory reset should be enough. You need to download and install the 7/04 build, let it boot up and reboot back into recovery and then install the 7/13 build and then the gapps. There is also a modified cwm that you can flash to your phone that's been edited for cm7 not everyone uses it but I did and it works perfectly.
2. There is a kernel included but alot of people have better audio quality with one of the otb kernels.
There isn't a modem. But it seems like most of the newer modems are fine so your current one with comrom is probably good.
3. To do back to stock youll have to use a full odin package. But you probably won't want to anyway.
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Thank you for the answers. Now I am more comfortable. Thanks.
Not sure how important it is, but I would wipe cache and dalvik as well. I used ED04 modem for a while, and switched to EC09 modem after everyone seemed to recommend it for the MTD roms. TBH, I havent noticed much difference between the 2 radios, they both worked well for me. As far as flashing back to a TW rom, check the sticky in the dev section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
I am already running the EC09 modem. Have been for about a week or so. I watched as others have had good luck with it so I made the jump. I probably will stick with the EC09 as it seems to work fine with AOSP MIUI Rom that I want to try. I tried the EC09 on my wife's fascinate and it ran like crap.....kind of funny how two different build dates run to differently.

Tried flashing ROM and nothing

I followed [GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Kernel/Root or going back to Stock for NEWBIES! Section 3 for an MTD. I want to put on the Vanilla Gingerbread ROM someone made. But when I did the Odin I got a fail.
My Fascinate is rooted and running Hardware version: I500.04, Firmware: 2.2.2, Kernel: 2.6.32.9, and build SCH-I500.ED05. I have CWMR 3.0.0.8 w/ ROM Manager v4.8.0.2.
I have tried everything I can think of and everything I could find in any forum especially this one and for the life of me can not get it to go. Any assistance is of great help. And if anyone is in the Fayetteville / Raleigh NC area that could offer me a actual hand in doing this would be of really great help.
jaed.43725 said:
I followed [GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Kernel/Root or going back to Stock for NEWBIES! Section 3 for an MTD. I want to put on the Vanilla Gingerbread ROM someone made. But when I did the Odin I got a fail.
My Fascinate is rooted and running Hardware version: I500.04, Firmware: 2.2.2, Kernel: 2.6.32.9, and build SCH-I500.ED05. I have CWMR 3.0.0.8 w/ ROM Manager v4.8.0.2.
I have tried everything I can think of and everything I could find in any forum especially this one and for the life of me can not get it to go. Any assistance is of great help. And if anyone is in the Fayetteville / Raleigh NC area that could offer me a actual hand in doing this would be of really great help.
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What failed in odin? going by what you posted, you didnt follow the guide. Also you need to use cwm4 fixed for cm7, not cwm3 which is exactly what the guide specifies.
Could me running Windows 7 64-Bit have anything to do with it not working?
jaed.43725 said:
Could me running Windows 7 64-Bit have anything to do with it not working?
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64 bit windows should work if you have it set up correctly. I need more details on whats failing? Does the computer recognize the device?
Yes the computer does recognize the phone.
Feel free to ask any queations so I can give you any info you need.
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Yes the computer does recognize the phone.
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if your on a stock rom now. just odin cwm4, three finger into recovery wipe all three, then flash the vgb zip. basically follow the guide from steps 13 on.
What Odin version?
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Odin3 v1.3
I may just have gotten it to work. It is taking awhile to load the new ROM however. I am not sure how long I should let it boot. Its been sitting on the SAMSUNG screen for about 5 min.
Three finger back into recovery and reflash. sometimes you have to flash twice to get mtd roms to take.
It worked. Thank you very much.
Your welcome!
I got it to work. But now it wont let me log into the market and gmail just does a flash thing and goes back to the apps screen.
Thats because u need to flash gapps...read the bottom of section 3 in the guide.
yep, did that and everything works great now. Thank you everyone.

[Q] Rooting a U8800 that's currently on 2.2...

Good evening all,
Basically I'm looking to root my girlfriends fathers U8800, it's currently running android 2.2. He's complained that its got major battery drain so I figure I can find a ROM here that can help that.
I've read there are 3 different types of models for this handset. How do I know which one we've got? If that's relevant?
I've found this thread that seems dead easy to follow, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420728 , am I ok to proceed?
When I've rooted it, do I just flash a rom via CWM like I would with my galaxy s? And will I be caught out with bootloader issues or little things like that?
Thanks in advance.
If the device is the U8800 regular model(not pro or plus) you can follow the guides of the link.
And yes, you can flash a rom from cwm recovery.
Only one suggestion. If you flash the latest stock gingerbread rom(I think is the 522), search for a thread called "get your pink screen back" on developing section. The after 518 versions have the bootloader locked, and on the above thread you will find how to flash the unlocked bootloader from 518 stock rom.
Thanks for that, I'll get on it tomorrow with an operational head. I'll do the pre root checks and make sure I have everything I need in place before I get going.
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If you flash the latest stock gingerbread rom(I think is the 522)
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It's 528
dancer_69 said:
The after 518 versions have the bootloader locked, and on the above thread you will find how to flash the unlocked bootloader from 518 stock rom.
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*locked pink screen.
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If the device is not yours I suggest you to do nothing. There's no better Rom, in terms of bug free than the original one.
Custom roms always have this or that and will require attention, which I'm sure your fatherin law can live better without these issues and concerns.
This devices have an high consumption and he has to get used to it.
Now if the device was yours meaning you would be using it daily, than i would advise you to install aurora. I don't like it but have to admit that is very good and stable.
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Dave759 said:
He's complained that its got major battery drain so I figure I can find a ROM here that can help that.
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Did you look to see what is causing the battery drain? I have a friend with a stock GT540 that had serious battery drain. Turns out it was the GoSMS program. Deleted the app and now his phone lasts 5 days between charges. Switching a rom won't help if the problem is an app.
1) Get cpu spy and see if it is going to deep sleep
2) If not sleeping, turn off running applications one by one and test via cpu spy to find out which one is causing it not to sleep.
3) Either remove the offending app or use Autorun Manager to modify the receivers (if rooted)
You can fix his problem without changing his rom. If he wants root, superoneclick can root 2.2, I just used it the other day. Also make sure he is on the latest 2.2: b138sp04 or b163. I prefer b163, even though it is the China rom, because I like the Huawei launcher better that stock.
A.C.A.B. said:
If the device is not yours I suggest you to do nothing. There's no better Rom, in terms of bug free than the original one.
Custom roms always have this or that and will require attention, which I'm sure your fatherin law can live better without these issues and concerns.
This devices have an high consumption and he has to get used to it.
Now if the device was yours meaning you would be using it daily, than i would advise you to install aurora. I don't like it but have to admit that is very good and stable.
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That's not true... official 2.2 is the slowest thing in existence. If he just needs stability then Ezets CM7 is the answer. There are no bugs with it (except wifi tethering) and it's much much faster than stock...
Also he can undervoltage it to preserve battery life more than stock ROM.
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You want the best 2.2 you try Void Eridanus. Everything works.
Want the speed, OEX rom it's a Ferrari. Everything works less the mms with data off.
You can also keep the stock Rom, root it and just apply a ffranco kernel. This way you gain the speed.
3 good solutions here.
I'm don't revert to stock Rom for 2 reasons, cam quality and battery life, otherwise i would use stock Rom without a shadow of a doubt.
In terms of stability and all working it's stock 2.2 Rom and this is unquestionable!!!
I have been trying ALL roms and ALL respective versions since July 2011 therefore I do speak by personal extended experience
I repeat once again, in the conditions you mention leave the phone as it is. If you want to do something just root it and that's it.
as a matter of facts i had my phone with so many rooms that i can even say how many but if u want stability i recomend oxygen... if u want stability and good looks use miui 32...
last .32 miui that i used was from miui portugal in english and nothing to say about that...
battery for 2 days and all smoth...
but my phone is weird... he can take almost every rom and be usable...
The issue with miui pt versions it's the cam quality that is horrible. It's just this detail that it's not very good. The rest it's perfect.
Sent from Odin's device!
Hey everyone, back for an update and some other steps. basically, he got frustrated with how the battery so he went out today and bought the newer huawei. Reading eveyones comments here i think its due to the ammount of apps and being on froyo hasn't helped any thing, but anyways its now my new toy to play with. So far, followed the link i posted in the first thread, rooted and installed the latest CWM (v5). I'm now a little confused when it comes to the get the pink screen back, should i follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457490 now before flashing a new rom or afterwards?
Again thanks for all the help, I'm almost done bothering you all for now
Edit: Reading on some ROM's and the comments above, i should install B518 stock ROM then flash the bootloader fix from the thread posted above then i can install other ROM's? If so where can i get the stock B518 ROM and how do i know which version I'm using? Sorry and thanks again.
First, which rom you have now?
You can find the version from settings -> about phone.
If you have a newer than 518 version you need to change the bootloader with the one from 518. If you have 518 you don't.
Also check which version of kernel you have(is on about phone also)
If you have a 2.6.32 version(which mean that you have froyo rom), you can flash only roms with this kernel version. If you have a 2.6.35 version, you can flash roms with 2.6.35 kernel or 3.0.8(as aurora ICS).
Basically its a stock froyo rom, im looking to get to gingerbread by the end of tonight but currently im stuck on the huawei splash screen after i did a data reset in CWM. Can still get to CWM though.
What rom you want to flash now?
A custom gingerbread based of froyo's kernel 2.6.32 like CM7.2, oxygen or miui, or the official gingerbread?
Im not particularly bothered, something that won't brick the phone and is stable. I'm more worried as to why it wont boot now after a data reset.. any suggestions for that?
You can use adb and logcat function to see where the problem is. Usually when some errors prevent device to complete the boot proccess, this piece of code loops. You need to have some knowledge of programming though, but maybe is something easy.
and now i have blue screen.. what can i do? or have i bricked it?
Where you have blue screen and what you did?
Usually blue screen instead of recovery mode, means that the recovery.img is deleted from .cust_backup/Image folder
basically, i formatted something, reboot and soon as the huawei logo appear a blue scrren rolls down. when i plug the phone into the pc it detects a folder but its empty, the phone is detected as qualcomm now..
Yes, seems that you formated the partition which has the Image folder with all system images. So, now you need to flash an official rom. You can either flash a froyo or a gingerbread rom. You can avoid this only if you previous had take a backup of this folder. In this case just put all files in (empty now) image folder.

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