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please sugest custom rom for me

hi ,i don't want to brick my phone so before i start could someone suggest a custom ROM like DARKYS for me i am on a stock 2.2 t mobile UK
base band 19000bojp3
build froyo BOJPB
A little bit of someones time would be appreciated many thanks
sitting by PC eagerly waiting LOL

You could start by posting this in the right section.

westentertainer said:
hi ,i don't want to brick my phone so before i start could someone suggest a custom ROM like DARKYS for me i am on a stock 2.2 t mobile UK
base band 19000bojp3
build froyo BOJPB
A little bit of someones time would be appreciated many thanks
sitting by PC eagerly waiting LOL
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Just goto the romkitchen.org and make one up

uciu said:
You could start by posting this in the right section.
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sorry wher is the right section?

Read how it works to flash a rom, and then u can choose any1 you like 90% of them are flashed the same way.
MAKE SURE TO GET THE 3 BUTTON FIX FIRST!!!!!
with that it is REALLLYYY hard to brick your phone.....

silashack said:
Just goto the romkitchen.org and make one up
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it came up with this is it ok?
Doc's XWJS5_Wipe v9_6_6 ROM, with a JP9_MultiCSC CSC, using hardcore's kernel, coupled with a JPY modem

westentertainer said:
it came up with this is it ok?
Doc's XWJS5_Wipe v9_6_6 ROM, with a JP9_MultiCSC CSC, using hardcore's kernel, coupled with a JPY modem
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For me it was a case of trying a darky's rom, realising how it all worked, THEN using the kitchen, I cooked roms with the features I liked and flashed them, tested them for looks etc and then decided that a stock rom with a nice theme was my way, I am now learning to make my own packages up
Try the one you selected, if it stinks, then flash another
I store ALL my contacts in google, then I have no issue with contacts, as soon as am happy, I sign in and down they come
I have tested and used titanium and mybackup for the apps, but end up installing from new each time as I change my mind

U can also look at mine.

before you proceed, you shoud know how to fix things when they are in the worst case scenario.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

chupchip said:
before you proceed, you shoud know how to fix things when they are in the worst case scenario.
Agree that's the whole key to flashing roms understand what you are doing Read the stickies and FAQs . Read the instructions with the rom .
Dont flash until you know your path to recovery .
Have a read of a number posts if multiple help i broke my phone posts all use the same rom developer then for a newbie it makes sense to steer clear of that rom .
Its not hard the hard part comes from not bothering to read .
Suggest build your own at the rom kitchen .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
jje
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JJEgan said:
chupchip said:
before you proceed, you shoud know how to fix things when they are in the worst case scenario.
Agree that's the whole key to flashing roms understand what you are doing Read the stickies and FAQs . Read the instructions with the rom .
Dont flash until you know your path to recovery .
Have a read of a number posts if multiple help i broke my phone posts all use the same rom developer then for a newbie it makes sense to steer clear of that rom .
Its not hard the hard part comes from not bothering to read .
jje
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hi i flashed darkeys rom 9.2 extreme all ok exept for some programs like market you tube are just shooting back and saying force close what could this be?
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hi i flashed darkeys rom 9.2 extreme all ok exept for some programs like market you tube are just shooting back and saying force close what could this be?
ANSWER
Have a read of a number posts if multiple help i broke my phone posts all use the same rom developer then for a newbie it makes sense to steer clear of that rom .
Clue is the rom you used .
jje

JJEgan said:
hi i flashed darkeys rom 9.2 extreme all ok exept for some programs like market you tube are just shooting back and saying force close what could this be?
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Have a read of a number posts if multiple help i broke my phone posts all use the same rom developer then for a newbie it makes sense to steer clear of that rom .
Clue is the rom you used .
jje
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ok so there is a problem in that rom any advice then?

Did you install Darky's with the WIPE option? Also, in Clockwork Mod Recovery have you cleaned the cache? Maybe also try a "factory reset"?

hi i re installed the flash and its all workng now many thanks to you all///

If you haven't flashed a rom before then I'd suggest
this how-to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7152078#post7152078
Then for use this brilliant guide for installing Doc's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926399
Edit: I see you got Darky's flashed, congrats

Go to market and buy rom manager. at top of app select your phone,next.press download rom select
insanity 6.0, download it,now you'll be asked to backup and wipe select both and ok,now wait for phone to reboot,when rebooted long press on/off button,select recorvery,scroll to backup and restore,select restore data,ONLY data.press yes.done.
Flying rom and and all previous settings and apps.
now...read all u can about sgs phone and flashing, restore.bricked phone.roms and odin

westentertainer said:
hi ,i don't want to brick my phone so before i start could someone suggest a custom ROM like DARKYS for me i am on a stock 2.2 t mobile UK
base band 19000bojp3
build froyo BOJPB
A little bit of someones time would be appreciated many thanks
sitting by PC eagerly waiting LOL
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U are right there, Darky has also great tutorials on his tread. But, dont do anything without working 3 button combo and backed up of your /rfs. And read, read and.... read.

Best Sense?

Hi,
I'm looking for best sense for g1. My requirements are backlight, android 2.1+, good battery life, fast, stable. Which rom had what I won't? Does maybe better on 1.5 android? I'm waiting for a reply

I second this, I would like Sense too, anyone?
Sent from my Xoom

Youleck said:
Hi,
I'm looking for best sense for g1. My requirements are backlight, android 2.1+, good battery life, fast, stable. Which rom had what I won't? Does maybe better on 1.5 android? I'm waiting for a reply
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[just a thought]
may be consider buying a new phone
[/just a thought]

not sure how far along you are with your G1.. i assume its rooted haha but the best sense rom i've used to date would have to be zachattack052 & xillius200's 2.1&1.5HERO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670414
but with this rom you need to have the latest radio and hboot: 2.22.28.25, 1.33.0013d. this rom has most of the latest features and all those sense widgets we all love so much. If anyone knows of a better rom i would love to try it but as of now thats the best i know of. also if you need help flashing it DO ask questions before trying something you are unsure of.. because there's always that possibility of bricking your beloved G1. and we dont want that now do we..? haha feel free to ask me anything you need..

ldrifta said:
not sure how far along you are with your G1.. i assume its rooted haha but the best sense rom i've used to date would have to be zachattack052 & xillius200's 2.1&1.5HERO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670414
but with this rom you need to have the latest radio and hboot: 2.22.28.25, 1.33.0013d. this rom has most of the latest features and all those sense widgets we all love so much. If anyone knows of a better rom i would love to try it but as of now thats the best i know of. also if you need help flashing it DO ask questions before trying something you are unsure of.. because there's always that possibility of bricking your beloved G1. and we dont want that now do we..? haha feel free to ask me anything you need..
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Now I have froyobylaszlo with radio 2.22.27.08 and hboot 1.33.0013d. I changed ROMs many times on my G1 and I know what I must do.
So. zachattack052 & xillius200's 2.1&1.5HER? But with android 1.5 ar 2.1 ?

ldrifta said:
not sure how far along you are with your G1.. i assume its rooted haha but the best sense rom i've used to date would have to be zachattack052 & xillius200's 2.1&1.5HERO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670414
but with this rom you need to have the latest radio and hboot: 2.22.28.25, 1.33.0013d. this rom has most of the latest features and all those sense widgets we all love so much. If anyone knows of a better rom i would love to try it but as of now thats the best i know of. also if you need help flashing it DO ask questions before trying something you are unsure of.. because there's always that possibility of bricking your beloved G1. and we dont want that now do we..? haha feel free to ask me anything you need..
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any ideas about google services in zx 2.1 hero?
i had flashed this rom and i found that i cannot sync with google

andychan27 said:
any ideas about google services in zx 2.1 hero?
i had flashed this rom and i found that i cannot sync with google
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uhhhmmm im not sure why that would be but i did notice some of the roms dont come with gmail on it so you may have to download the actual gmail app... if not than try reflashing.. because i didnt have that issue.. not sure if it is a huge difference but i also had the 28.25 radio not the 27.08.. also i know it sounds dumb but you actually do have to wait like 10 minutes after the service provider pops up when you first flash.. i recomend following the steps on the rom link exact!! but i know my google services worked when i had it so maybe jus try a reflash if its still not working... sorry for your trouble.. im gonna re flash the rom now so i can see if i find anything...

Youleck said:
Now I have froyobylaszlo with radio 2.22.27.08 and hboot 1.33.0013d. I changed ROMs many times on my G1 and I know what I must do.
So. zachattack052 & xillius200's 2.1&1.5HER? But with android 1.5 ar 2.1 ?
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it should be 2.1 if im not mistaken... my friend just got the 4g evo and this rom can almost do everything that phone does... almost.. lol it's just the G1 is older and slower so you must be careful on how many widgets you use and jus keep an eye out for your basic memory drains.. i reccomend apps2sd

here's a link to another pretty cool sense rom http://www.youtube.com/user/ANDROIDZ13 this kid makes roms on his spare time and there not too bad looking.. not sure if they are OFFICIAL yet but i give him props for doing what he does.. only thing is not sure what radio and hboot are required for his roms... im trying to get a hold of em to find out, once i do ill spread the details with the rest of you, but for now take a look at his latest sense rom and some of his previous work and dont be shy to give thanks.. (the download links are in the descriptions of the videos's, click the more info button..)

ldrifta said:
here's a link to another pretty cool sense rom http://www.youtube.com/user/ANDROIDZ13 this kid makes roms on his spare time and there not too bad looking.. not sure if they are OFFICIAL yet but i give him props for doing what he does.. only thing is not sure what radio and hboot are required for his roms... im trying to get a hold of em to find out, once i do ill spread the details with the rest of you, but for now take a look at his latest sense rom and some of his previous work and dont be shy to give thanks.. (the download links are in the descriptions of the videos's, click the more info button..)
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I saw this ROM, but it's on 1.5 Android. I found this on 2.1 android : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-pY234Q_KQ , but with out backlights (

Youleck said:
I saw this ROM, but it's on 1.5 Android. I found this on 2.1 android : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-pY234Q_KQ , but with out backlights (
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haha yeah i tried that one too and the animations for the clock widget are messed up lol in all honesty the G1 is gonna run hard with all the goodies your looking for so you might have to give up some of those features for it to run smooth... other than that i would use the zx2.1 possibly the best i used so far that has all the eye candy... but i recomend the one i posted earlier bcuz it will run a lil smoother without all the newer stuff like market and photo apk. jus my opinion..

ldrifta said:
uhhhmmm im not sure why that would be but i did notice some of the roms dont come with gmail on it so you may have to download the actual gmail app... if not than try reflashing.. because i didnt have that issue.. not sure if it is a huge difference but i also had the 28.25 radio not the 27.08.. also i know it sounds dumb but you actually do have to wait like 10 minutes after the service provider pops up when you first flash.. i recomend following the steps on the rom link exact!! but i know my google services worked when i had it so maybe jus try a reflash if its still not working... sorry for your trouble.. im gonna re flash the rom now so i can see if i find anything...
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Never mind and thank you for your suggestions.. sync of contact might be not a big issue for daily use as i saved my contact in SIM card already.
Maybe i will flash it again in this weekend...=]
P.S. sry for my poor english

andychan27 said:
Never mind and thank you for your suggestions.. sync of contact might be not a big issue for daily use as i saved my contact in SIM card already.
Maybe i will flash it again in this weekend...=]
P.S. sry for my poor english
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haha no problem.. my only question tho is if you have the actual gmail app? you might have to get the normal gapps in the market like maps and gmail.. i dont remember if there's a gapps pack with the rom but thats wat it sounds like to me.. anyway your welcome and happy flashing!!

Hello, sorry to everyone that has been reading this and followed my previous link. the best hero sense rom out there for the G1 at this time is here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807183 if you MUST have Sense...
Note: you must be on latest radio, & hboot 2.22.28.07/25.28-1.33.0013d
the instructions may seem intimidating but i will leave links for every item you need here.. than just follow the instuctions exactly as follows..
1. enter recovery and wipe cache,data,system
2. Flash FR_Recovery_v1.5.6
3. Wipe cache,data,system
4. reboot but back into recovery
5. Flash Rom
6. Flash FR_BOOT
7. Reboot phone and enjoy ^
MTDpartmap- http://www.4shared.com/document/PG3DNFeX/mtdpartmap.html
Hero4.5fixed- http://www.4shared.com/file/IpGMuPwm/herov45_fixed.html
FR-Recovery- http://www.4shared.com/file/oqhzftJO/FR-recovery-v156-CustomMTD_S.html
FR-Boot- http://www.4shared.com/file/Ys5_L_SW/FR-boot-v157-CustomMTD_S.html

Updates!!??
hey xillius has been updating that hero rom if anyone's interested.. check up on his page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807183 he's doing some great work to this rom don't forget to thank him..

need help
hi , im a newbie with all the sense roms Ive only flashed sense roms without the mtds because, the whole setup seemed hard and i couldn't figure it out could some one make a video or something id appreciate it. i would like to install the sense ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807183
got an error followed steps on top but didn't work didnt know what to do with the mtd text help

jumpman707 said:
hi , im a newbie with all the sense roms Ive only flashed sense roms without the mtds because, the whole setup seemed hard and i couldn't figure it out could some one make a video or something id appreciate it. i would like to install the sense ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807183
got an error followed steps on top but didn't work didnt know what to do with the mtd text help
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I think this rom didnt require MTD at all
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=574526
That's a 1.5(cupcake) rom not froyo,eclair,ginger,etc. But it's one of the best for the ol G1

jumpman707 said:
hi , im a newbie with all the sense roms Ive only flashed sense roms without the mtds because, the whole setup seemed hard and i couldn't figure it out could some one make a video or something id appreciate it. i would like to install the sense ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807183
got an error followed steps on top but didn't work didnt know what to do with the mtd text help
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you already have 2.22.28.25 and 1.33.0013d? than its very simple ...
download these files
fr boot http://www.4shared.com/file/Ys5_L_SW/FR-boot-v157-CustomMTD_S.html
fr recovery http://www.4shared.com/file/oqhzftJO/FR-recovery-v156-CustomMTD_S.html
mtdtxt http://www.4shared.com/document/PG3DNFeX/mtdpartmap.html
superwipe http://www.4shared.com/file/svHOekxy/Ohsaka-SuperWipe_v2.html
put all these files on root of your sd card including the rom .zip file and follow the steps provided on the post
1. enter recovery and wipe cache,data,system
2. Flash FR_Recovery_v1.5.6
3. Wipe cache,data,system
4. reboot but back into recovery
5. Flash Rom
6. Flash FR_BOOT
17. Reboot phone and enjoy ^^
done
hope this helps

ROM on Xperia X8

Hello!
(I'm new to this forum so couldn't post this post in developer-part.)
Okay, so; Which ROM do you think I should install om my "dear" indailyuse Xperia X8?

sindrefs said:
Hello!
(I'm new to this forum so couldn't post this post in developer-part.)
Okay, so; Which ROM do you think I should install om my "dear" indailyuse Xperia X8?
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Just above your post you have this wonderful topic where you can find answers to all your questions.
Me, i would suggest gingerdx, being the most feature rich and probably the most stable out there. Been using it for a while now, with the occasional testing of some other rom, but i always go back to it for my daily use.

I know...
i know I should use the search bar, and I've done that
I just wanted a "fresh answer"
, but thank you for your suggestion!
EDIT: Can I install it with xRecovery v0.1 (as in this guide: *ANDROIDFORUMS*/x8-all-things-root/296251-new-superoneclick-root-install-use-xrecovery-xperia-x8.html)?

sindrefs said:
i know I should use the search bar, and I've done that
I just wanted a "fresh answer"
, but thank you for your suggestion!
EDIT: Can I install it with xRecovery v0.1 (as in this guide: *ANDROIDFORUMS*/x8-all-things-root/296251-new-superoneclick-root-install-use-xrecovery-xperia-x8.html)?
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you mean gingerdx? usually roms can be installed (flashed) with xrecovery, but ginger dx cannot. You need to install an older version of gdx, like v19 (i think it was the last one installable from xrecovery) then just update to v24 -v19 includes CWM recovery.
Again, you can safely flash gingerdx. I use my x8 daily being my main phone, and i never had problems with gdx. Read the gingerdx post and reviews. I get around 2 days of battery life with wi-fi always on (not always connected), few calls, some texting etc.
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by the way, i'm on stock kernel. And gingerdx is, i think, the only stable rom with recent updates for stock. Using it you wont feel the need to unlock the bootloader. Me, myself, can't unlock it. I have a vintage ppc mac and google sdk tools don't work on it, and i don't feel like bothering others just to have swap and overclock i never use anyway.

Aws, but what now?
It's awesome that you take your time to help me!
What do I do, then, I have xRecovery v0.1 installed?

sindrefs said:
It's awesome that you take your time to help me!
What do I do, then, I have xRecovery v0.1 installed?
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well, i don't have much to do today...so..
now, so i know in which direction to point you:
- is your x8 rooted (you have superuser installed)?
- have you installed xrecovery? (as in the tut- unzip files and move them to system/app/can't remember right now)
if not then...
root your phone as described here
install xrecovery as described here
if all above is done correctly you should be able to find superuser in the app drawer
now...
find a rom that you like/trust for daily use (like gingerdx)
copy the version for your kernel (and as far as gingerdx goes, the last version flashable in xrecovery), copy modules for your kernel (if any)
-boot into xrecovery and chose install custom zip and chose the (rom name).zip on your sd
-then install modules (if any)
-full wipe
reboot and enjoy

Hello,
Also Dont forget about "unlock Bootloader" if u want to flash any COSTUM ROM that require COSTUM KERNEL
For the suggestion better go for Minicm7 2.2 by nobodyAtall [This rom require nAa Kernel (Costum Kernel)]
[But im using CM9 Rom by Paul-xxx]
Peace,

Okay
Okay, I'll try it out, now
and again; THANK YOU!
EDIT: When I've done this, can I in any way upgrade to v24 of GingerDX?

sindrefs said:
Okay, I'll try it out, now
and again; THANK YOU!
EDIT: When I've done this, can I in any way upgrade to v24 of GingerDX?
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do exactly as i showed you above and flash gingerdx v19 then, after booting, reboot again but choose to reboot into CWM recovery from the reboot menu and flash gingerdx v24+modules and you'll be up-to-date
ps: use only latest modules for v24 and...don't need to flash modules when flashing v19 having that you're not gonna' keep that version, ok?
good luck.
ps2: suggestion- keep open in web browser on your pc all the tutorials, instructions, etc so if you get confused, there's help for you and you don't have to wait for someone to reply

<3
scufita.rosie said:
do exactly as i showed you above and flash gingerdx v19 then, after booting, reboot again but choose to reboot into CWM recovery from the reboot menu and flash gingerdx v24+modules and you'll be up-to-date
ps: use only latest modules for v24 and...don't need to flash modules when flashing v19 having that you're not gonna' keep that version, ok?
good luck.
ps2: suggestion- keep open in web browser on your pc all the tutorials, instructions, etc so if you get confused, there's help for you and you don't have to wait for someone to reply
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WOW, OMG, I love you! <3
EDIT: Fingers crossed, it's rebooting!
EDIT2: IT WORKS! YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HAPPY I AM! I'VE BEEN TROUBLING WITH THIS FOR APPROX. ONE WEEK.
I'VE "THANKED" ALL OF YOUR POSTS!

...and i've thanked yours
glad it all worked out well...it's actually easy if you have everything you need in front of you.
Some tips:
If you're like me, a minimalist freak (which i undoubtedly am) and want your rom to be even faster and lighter, you can remove some useless apps with root explorer.
i've removed and i can confirm that are safe to remove the following (from gdx v24) from system/app
-play music.apk
-terminal.apk
-root browser.apk
-zeam launcher.apk (ATTENTION!: before deleting the launcher app make sure to have previously installed a launcher from play store!)
and also make sure you've installed a substitute for each app you delete, like, for example, if you want access to root files, install a root exlorer or something, for listening music, install a music player and so on...
then you should go to cahce/dalvik and find the cache file for every app you've deleted and delete it. reboot and enjoy.
As in my signature, i'm using sslauncher as my home launcher app, with only to pages-home and app, and i don't use google maps...so i get around 40/50 mb free ram on normal use and around 2 days of battery life.
good luck

Yup
I actually know how to do that

New Galaxy Tablet 7.0 - want to root it.

Just picked up a new galaxy tablet 7.0 (8GB) about a week ago. Great device so far and love it. I just can't stand the preloaded bloatware on the device and the space its taking up. It's currently running version 4.0.4
I've read up a bit up on ROMS and rooting the device. Seem pretty comfortable with it just have a few questions.
1) Do I need an SD card in the device in order to root it?
2) Best rom out there? Appears like the most talked about rom is the Cyanogen Mod 10?

No you don't need an SD Card but you may as well get one as you will need it once you start making nandroid back ups. Your tab fill up quickly ! Not to mention media and apps on top of that as well. Bigger the better to be honest.
No such thing as the best ROM, Once you are rooted try them all out and find one that suits your needs. I love AOKP M1( link in my sig) as you can customize it more than CM10 and has better features IMO.
If you dont want to customize it , try a deodexed stock based ROM with all the bloat removed, ROMSWELL makes some cool ROMS. Search the DEV section of this forum.
As i said its a personal choice , so flash them and try them out. Wont cost you anything apart from some time..... If you need help just ask and someone will give you some advice. Don't forget to flash some GApps ( Goggle Applications) as they are not normally included in a ROM due to copyright issues.
Most of all have fun. :laugh:
Oh id go for a JellyBean based ROM , nothing wrong with ICS , just the latest version out (4.2 is around the corner as well with some cool new stuff )

Sean_Seany said:
No you don't need an SD Card but you may as well get one as you will need it once you start making nandroid back ups. Your tab fill up quickly ! Not to mention media and apps on top of that as well. Bigger the better to be honest.
No such thing as the best ROM, Once you are rooted try them all out and find one that suits your needs. I love AOKP M1( link in my sig) as you can customize it more than CM10 and has better features IMO.
If you dont want to customize it , try a deodexed stock based ROM with all the bloat removed, ROMSWELL makes some cool ROMS. Search the DEV section of this forum.
As i said its a personal choice , so flash them and try them out. Wont cost you anything apart from some time..... If you need help just ask and someone will give you some advice. Don't forget to flash some GApps ( Goggle Applications) as they are not normally included in a ROM due to copyright issues.
Most of all have fun. :laugh:
Oh id go for a JellyBean based ROM , nothing wrong with ICS , just the latest version out (4.2 is around the corner as well with some cool new stuff )
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Thanks for the info! So the 4.0.4 is not jelly bean but its ICS?
How can I not download Jelly bean.. when I try to do an update it says its the most recent one..
I did see that some ROMS allow you to OC the device, so squeezing that extra little juice out of it I wouldn't mind either

Yeah you're trying to update "stock" and its not been released as yet to the general public.....So flash a custom ROM (once you have root)
Once you root , forget about Samsung updates as they wont work any more, But the XDA community devs do that for us much quicker than Samsung does !
Heres a rough guide from Codeworkx (CM10)
First time installing CyanogenMod 10 to your Galaxy Tab 2, or coming from another ROM:
- Make sure you're running a proper working ClockworkMod-Recovery
- Copy GApps and CM10 ZIPs to your internal SDCard ( or the external SD Card )
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM10 zip from internal SDCard
- Flash GApps zip from internal SDCard
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET
- Reboot
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The ROM you are running is Ice Cream Sandwich, comes as a "stock" standard on our tabs, CM10 and AOKP are both JellyBean, Some other customs ROMs are as well. Both are under/over-clockable and both can use custom kernels as well. Both VERY stable and have very good support threads by the devs that compiled them.
How to ROOT your Tab
ClockWorkMod recovery
CM10
AOKP
More ROMs for our Tabs

Sean_Seany said:
Yeah you're trying to update "stock" and its not been released as yet to the general public.....So flash a custom ROM (once you have root)
Once you root , forget about Samsung updates as they wont work any more, But the XDA community devs do that for us much quicker than Samsung does !
Heres a rough guide from Codeworkx (CM10)
The ROM you are running is Ice Cream Sandwich, comes as a "stock" standard on our tabs, CM10 and AOKP are both JellyBean, Some other customs ROMs are as well. Both are under/over-clockable and both can use custom kernels as well. Both VERY stable and have very good support threads by the devs that compiled them.
How to ROOT your Tab
ClockWorkMod recovery
CM10
AOKP
More ROMs for our Tabs
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Thanks for your help! Great info there. Are any of these ROMS more complex than the other? I just don't want to get into it too deep or too complex and having more of a issue getting things up and running properly or are these all the same complexity when installed? ie.. customization etc..

Aokp is very similar to CM based ROMs. They are as easy to set up as a stock ROM, only they allow for more tweaks than a factory ROM. The only thing that you have a to do with a custom rom is flash gapps(Google apps) usually in the rom thread. Read, reread, and grow a pair. The fear will turn into a high that draws you in. There is a reason that the term crack-flashing was born. It is very simple to do it on this tablet. If you have any trouble pm me, or post here, and I will walk you through it. I just did it a couple of days ago for my daughters. Good luck
Sent from my Rezound using Tapatalk 2

At first try stable roms like AOKP JB milesone 1

As JeramyEggs said , just jump in and get wet ! They are all pretty much the same , I just prefer AOKP as I can customize it a little bit more than the others. I really dont like the way CM10 handles the navigation bar , where as AOKP lets you do as you wish to it. And I like the toggles it uses as well.
Dump stock what ever you do, Dont get me wrong I love the Samsung stock ROMs as they look stunning and the widgets are top class.The music/video players are quality. You will also gain some space on your tab as well. Stock ROMs are around 750MB and custom ROMs are normally under 200MB
Stock has no theme engine as such , that means if you want to change the way it looks ( other than wallpapers) you will have to start decompiling some system .apks ( Applications ) and it gets a tad tricky messing with .xmls.and getting it all working again.
With the theme engine in place you have 100s of themes to choose from ( over 500 in fact) and plenty of mods you can flash as well, You can even edit themes either online or on your PC with some XDA made applciations ( I use "tickle my android" personally to make themes / Edit apks like widgets n stuff )
CM10/AOKP are always being updated ( But AOKP has stopped development for the moment as I mentioned above , until 4,2 is ported) CM10 has a preview build out already.Both ROMs have a ROM control option to pimp your device up as well.
If you look through this thread , you can see most of the main ROMs and what we all do with them. :laugh:
I tend to flash most of the new ROMs just to try them out. When I'm done messing around with it all I do is boot into recovery and restore my nandroid back up and I'm back to the way I was .Its kinda like system restore on a Windows PC.
Get stuck on anything , just ask as most of the forum members are all pretty cool and more than willing to help out.
My advice is......GO FOR IT !!11!!!1 What you got to lose ?

Sean_Seany said:
As JeramyEggs said , just jump in and get wet ! They are all pretty much the same , I just prefer AOKP as I can customize it a little bit more than the others. I really dont like the way CM10 handles the navigation bar , where as AOKP lets you do as you wish to it. And I like the toggles it uses as well.
Dump stock what ever you do, Dont get me wrong I love the Samsung stock ROMs as they look stunning and the widgets are top class.The music/video players are quality. You will also gain some space on your tab as well. Stock ROMs are around 750MB and custom ROMs are normally under 200MB
Stock has no theme engine as such , that means if you want to change the way it looks ( other than wallpapers) you will have to start decompiling some system .apks ( Applications ) and it gets a tad tricky messing with .xmls.and getting it all working again.
With the theme engine in place you have 100s of themes to choose from ( over 500 in fact) and plenty of mods you can flash as well, You can even edit themes either online or on your PC with some XDA made applciations ( I use "tickle my android" personally to make themes / Edit apks like widgets n stuff )
CM10/AOKP are always being updated ( But AOKP has stopped development for the moment as I mentioned above , until 4,2 is ported) CM10 has a preview build out already.Both ROMs have a ROM control option to pimp your device up as well.
If you look through this thread , you can see most of the main ROMs and what we all do with them. :laugh:
I tend to flash most of the new ROMs just to try them out. When I'm done messing around with it all I do is boot into recovery and restore my nandroid back up and I'm back to the way I was .Its kinda like system restore on a Windows PC.
Get stuck on anything , just ask as most of the forum members are all pretty cool and more than willing to help out.
My advice is......GO FOR IT !!11!!!1 What you got to lose ?
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Reading some of this stuff I am overwhelmed. So in order to backup the device up I need to root it first?
I will start with the HOW TO ROOT YOUR TAB thing now and see how far I get..

So I started last night and let's say didn't get very far. Downloaded the neccessary files but for some stupid reason the Kies software (needed to install this to get the drivers installed for the tablet so I can transfer the contents to it) was not installing.
I left my laptop on during the night and it never finished installing the software. I obtained it right from the Samsung Support website.
Any idea what could be causing this?
Also, once I do get this software installed so that the device shows up under Windows Explorer so I can drag the neccessary .zip files to it. Is there a specific location on the device I should place the files on? I do not currently have a SD card in the tablet.
Oh and my device model is a GT-P3113

So I managed to install Kies.. Guess it was getting hung up on .NET framework 4. So I just downloaded and installed myself and then tried the Kies thing and it went right through the install.
So now I should be good to actually see the device in Windows Explorer once I plug it in.
My question still remains, any particular spot on the device I need to place the .zip files for rooting?

DHeffernan said:
So I managed to install Kies.. Guess it was getting hung up on .NET framework 4. So I just downloaded and installed myself and then tried the Kies thing and it went right through the install.
So now I should be good to actually see the device in Windows Explorer once I plug it in.
My question still remains, any particular spot on the device I need to place the .zip files for rooting?
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Anywhere you can easily find the tar.md5 file on your windows drive, the*cwm-root-gtab2.zip goes to*/mnt/extSdCard which is the root, don't place in a file. I rooted mine via http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25228-how-to-rooting-gt-p3113-step-by-step-updated-07182012/

acefsw said:
Anywhere you can easily find the tar.md5 file on your windows drive, the*cwm-root-gtab2.zip goes to*/mnt/extSdCard which is the root, don't place in a file. I rooted mine via http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25228-how-to-rooting-gt-p3113-step-by-step-updated-07182012/
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Okay.. so /mnt/extSdCard is if you have a SD card in the device.
But I do not have a SDcard, that is why i am actually asking does it matter where I place the files within the tablet internal storage due to not having a micro sd card.

DHeffernan said:
Okay.. so /mnt/extSdCard is if you have a SD card in the device.
But I do not have a SDcard, that is why i am actually asking does it matter where I place the files within the tablet internal storage due to not having a micro sd card.
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All the methods I've seen require an sd card

acefsw said:
All the methods I've seen require an sd card
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Hmm.. On my first post in this thread I asked if I needed a SD card to root the device and the reply I got back was "no you dont need one"

DHeffernan said:
Hmm.. On my first post in this thread I asked if I needed a SD card to root the device and the reply I got back was "no you dont need one"
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Well, do your own research. There is a table of contents in the 7" dev forum, go read the rooting method there and also in the general section. Also, I'm not responsible for what others post and, you can ask the other guy how he rooted his without an sd. I recommend reading about rooting before doing it. I will say this is the easiest device to root.

So I managed to root the device. Was pretty straight forward once I got going. I installed AOKP milestone 1 rom as per someones suggestion here saying it's stable. Overall it does look nicer now and smoother only a couple of questions.
1) I took a backup or the stock stuff before doing anything after performing the root. Now I noticed all the data is gone lol.. Is there anyway to get the data back? Mainly the game progress and all the other stuff?
2) I see AOKP has a theme function under it's settings, currently there is only 1 listed. Where does one obtain themes for it? It's not in the Play Store, is it?
3) Saw the overclocking option also, does that mean the overclock can be pumped up to 1200mhz?
Guess my main question now is whether or not I can get that data back lol..

If you performed a factory reset after flashing your custom ROM, which you should have anyway, I'm sorry to say you have lost your data.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

mrcreativity said:
If you performed a factory reset after flashing your custom ROM, which you should have anyway, I'm sorry to say you have lost your data.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Sure did.. Oh well now I'll know at least and look into the actual backup apps to backup game progress.
The .zip files I put on the table prior to rooting, like fix-recovery, the clockwork mod file as well as the actual ROM, can those be removed off the tablet now?
I played around a bit last night and I found the THEME Choose on the Play Store and I saw themes.

DHeffernan said:
So I managed to root the device. Was pretty straight forward once I got going. I installed AOKP milestone 1 rom as per someones suggestion here saying it's stable. Overall it does look nicer now and smoother only a couple of questions.
1) I took a backup or the stock stuff before doing anything after performing the root. Now I noticed all the data is gone lol.. Is there anyway to get the data back? Mainly the game progress and all the other stuff?
2) I see AOKP has a theme function under it's settings, currently there is only 1 listed. Where does one obtain themes for it? It's not in the Play Store, is it?
3) Saw the overclocking option also, does that mean the overclock can be pumped up to 1200mhz?
Guess my main question now is whether or not I can get that data back lol..
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1) which app do you use to back up? some apps only back up apk and some other back up the data too
2) you can find aokp/cm theme on playstore, usualy nice theme will cost more
3) yes you can overclock it via ROM control on setting

[Q] Want to install jelly bean

Hello frnds,
I have my defy + MB526 for more than a year now, n i want to root and than install jelly bean in it.
My system version = 45.0.2310.MB526.Asiaretail.en.03
Baseband EPU93_U_00.60.03
Android Version = 2.3.6
Build Number = 4.5.1-134_DFP-231.
can any one help me with it.
Thank you in advance.

jountha said:
Hello frnds,
I have my defy + MB526 for more than a year now, n i want to root and than install jelly bean in it.
My system version = 45.0.2310.MB526.Asiaretail.en.03
Baseband EPU93_U_00.60.03
Android Version = 2.3.6
Build Number = 4.5.1-134_DFP-231.
can any one help me with it.
Thank you in advance.
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First thing: You need to root your phone! Follow the instructions in my signature (under 'Rooted' - files found in 'these files')
Once you have successfully rooted your phone, you need to install 2ndInit <link here> (v2.3)
Now you can flash CM10!

i hve rooted.
z3ro-grav1ty said:
First thing: You need to root your phone! Follow the instructions in my signature (under 'Rooted' - files found in 'these files')
Once you have successfully rooted your phone, you need to install 2ndInit <link here> (v2.3)
Now you can flash CM10!
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I have rooted my phone and i have installed 2ndinit in the phone.
can you guide me what to do next?

Hi,
maybe i can help you.
1.Download here the last quarz rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702
(Its beta! Its mean not perfect, but ran smotth.)
Put this on your sd.
2.Then you download gapps
minimal is enough, because your systemspace is not big.
Here a new link
http://www.uncledan.it/android-files/DefyGapps/Defy-Gapps-CM10.1-20121201-minimal.zip
And dont forget to put it on your sd.
Accu is full?
3.Restart your phone and by the blue led you push down.
4.Go in the custom or stable recovery, not stock.
5.Wipe data/factory reset.Before make a backup, when you want.
6.Install zip from sd.
Choose the rom, after this choose the gapps.
7.Restart
The first time need time. When is look like problem
pull out and in the battery.And make the handy on and wait.
PS:Read, read and read next time.
In the many threats they wrote how to install specific mods.
German is so much easier for me.
So i hope its help.
And i dont know why the people forget thanks after they take an answer.
Happy modding
I like acid sound mod 5 not 7 to improve the sound quality.
And jellyx make nice kernels for the last cm10s.

Thank you Joke19!
Could you please explain what is minimal gapps? Do I lose some functionality if I install minimal gapps instead of "full" gapps?
Danke!

fede_arg said:
Thank you Joke19!
Could you please explain what is minimal gapps? Do I lose some functionality if I install minimal gapps instead of "full" gapps?
Danke!
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Gapps = Google Applications
So no, you won't lose functionality, and plus you can download any apps you want via the Play Store.

Thanks bro
joke19 said:
Hi,
maybe i can help you.
1.Download here the last quarz rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702
(Its beta! Its mean not perfect, but ran smotth.)
Put this on your sd.
2.Then you download gapps
minimal is enough, because your systemspace is not big.
Here a new link
http://www.uncledan.it/android-files/DefyGapps/Defy-Gapps-CM10.1-20121201-minimal.zip
And dont forget to put it on your sd.
Accu is full?
3.Restart your phone and by the blue led you push down.
4.Go in the custom or stable recovery, not stock.
5.Wipe data/factory reset.Before make a backup, when you want.
6.Install zip from sd.
Choose the rom, after this choose the gapps.
7.Restart
The first time need time. When is look like problem
pull out and in the battery.And make the handy on and wait.
PS:Read, read and read next time.
In the many threats they wrote how to install specific mods.
German is so much easier for me.
So i hope its help.
And i dont know why the people forget thanks after they take an answer.
Happy modding
I like acid sound mod 5 not 7 to improve the sound quality.
And jellyx make nice kernels for the last cm10s.
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Thanks a lot for the procedure.
But i am confused with so many links on the page. Can you guide me out. Its really annoying fr which one to download. Also if i install will my internal memory decrease to great extent. Originally we r having 1.2GB.

jountha said:
Thanks a lot for the procedure.
But i am confused with so many links on the page. Can you guide me out. Its really annoying fr which one to download. Also if i install will my internal memory decrease to great extent. Originally we r having 1.2GB.
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CM10-20130307-NIGHTL download this one which is stable .... later u can upgrade to the new builds :good:
and your internal memory wont decrease to that great extent...
happy flashing... all d best :angel:

thanks a lot dude
sunnysays said:
CM10-20130307-NIGHTL download this one which is stable .... later u can upgrade to the new builds :good:
and your internal memory wont decrease to that great extent...
happy flashing... all d best :angel:
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thanks a lot man....i will surely try it out. But there is one more version available...20130404...does it have problem??
Thanks again

jountha said:
thanks a lot man....i will surely try it out. But there is one more version available...20130404...does it have problem??
Thanks again
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I've been using sevenrock's adjusted Quarx build. However, if you read past the post you will find YAFU's post offers his take on it. They might be outdated as I haven't seen many positive comments on the recent builds. Hopefully someone can give you a more updated opinion.
Edit: As Sunny mentioned 0307 is the most recent stable one he knows. If you want to have fun then go play with the most recent just remember the newer does not always equate to better.

jountha said:
thanks a lot man....i will surely try it out. But there is one more version available...20130404...does it have problem??
Thanks again
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Its experimental, use 18/03 or the one previously suggested

guide me on taking backup of current ROM
sunnysays said:
CM10-20130307-NIGHTL download this one which is stable .... later u can upgrade to the new builds :good:
and your internal memory wont decrease to that great extent...
happy flashing... all d best :angel:
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I am little confused with my backup part.....i want to backup my current rom. how can i do it? can it be done with 2ndinit? if yes can you guide it out.

Go to the custom recovery option via bootmenu, navigate using volume keys and the power button to select backup and restore and then backup all
On a side note, cm10.1 is working quite well for me
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

thanks bro
thekguy said:
Go to the custom recovery option via bootmenu, navigate using volume keys and the power button to select backup and restore and then backup all
On a side note, cm10.1 is working quite well for me
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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thanks fr the note

jountha said:
thanks a lot man....i will surely try it out. But there is one more version available...20130404...does it have problem??
Thanks again
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Yup I know ... first try this build and later upgrade to it.... I have WiFi problem with 20130404 build ... you give a try ...
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium

running good
sunnysays said:
Yup I know ... first try this build and later upgrade to it.... I have WiFi problem with 20130404 build ... you give a try ...
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
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I have installed it and it is running great......it has been running fr 25 hrs now in one go and didnt found any prob yet.
Sorry bro i m not a heavy user for Wifi so cant give decision on that.
Prob....cant sync mail contacts with normal contacts.
Phone camera is not proper. It still has some glitches.
made few calls....the receiver complains abt my voice reaching to them
The worst is the 2ndit recovery got changed. still wondering how can i recover that
Still no big prob.....Over all it is good one.
Thanks fr the suggestion

sunnysays said:
Yup I know ... first try this build and later upgrade to it.... I have WiFi problem with 20130404 build ... you give a try ...
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
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i am running on CM10.1 20130404quarx ( the one with the stable kernel ) and wifi runs fine. i´m also on blechdoses 03/04 kernel, maybe it makes any difference, i don´t know. the problem is that actually the wifi prevents the phone from sleep. i resolved this problem with the battery saver app. but all at all the rom runs really fine

joke19 said:
Hi,
maybe i can help you.
1.Download here the last quarz rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702
(Its beta! Its mean not perfect, but ran smotth.)
Put this on your sd.
2.Then you download gapps
minimal is enough, because your systemspace is not big.
Here a new link
http://www.uncledan.it/android-files/DefyGapps/Defy-Gapps-CM10.1-20121201-minimal.zip
And dont forget to put it on your sd.
Accu is full?
3.Restart your phone and by the blue led you push down.
4.Go in the custom or stable recovery, not stock.
5.Wipe data/factory reset.Before make a backup, when you want.
6.Install zip from sd.
Choose the rom, after this choose the gapps.
7.Restart
The first time need time. When is look like problem
pull out and in the battery.And make the handy on and wait.
PS:Read, read and read next time.
In the many threats they wrote how to install specific mods.
German is so much easier for me.
So i hope its help.
And i dont know why the people forget thanks after they take an answer.
Happy modding
I like acid sound mod 5 not 7 to improve the sound quality.
And jellyx make nice kernels for the last cm10s.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a very lot! Suddenly my MB526 understands German It was a Chinese before! And now it has gapps.
I used CM10-20130318-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip and gapps-jb-20120726-minimal.zip, in case anyones wants to know.
Even more great is the fact, that it has JB 4.1.2 now!!! It was GB 2.3.4 (or something, sorry) before!
Just cool

There is a new built:
2013.10.30
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