[Q] Which ICS bootloader do I need? - Acer Iconia A500

It took me alot to go from unbrick status in HC to get this far with V3! Now I see there v4,v5,v6,v7 , obviously the functions give better peformance ,but do I really need this? Also how do upgrade the BL ,the last time was a pain in the ass ,hopefully its a little easier ? Im am also running (t)hors tegra rom and its smooth as whistle , not sure updating the BL will add anything for me? Anyone want to change my mind, MD? Civato?

Vintage144 said:
It took me alot to go from unbrick status in HC to get this far with V3! Now I see there v4,v5,v6,v7 , obviously the functions give better peformance ,but do I really need this? Also how do upgrade the BL ,the last time was a pain in the ass ,hopefully its a little easier ? Im am also running (t)hors tegra rom and its smooth as whistle , not sure updating the BL will add anything for me? Anyone want to change my mind, MD? Civato?
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The best things in life don't come easy
Well, to be honest, I stayed with version 4. 4 gives you the ability to use your own custom bootloader image, and also Fastboot options. Fastboot options are great when you fubar everything else The other versions are only needed if you plan on running a Linux partition for dev work. You can also boot to different kernels, but most users wouldn't need that.
I used Blackthund3r's exe application to get the version 4. Selected bootloader only, do the automatic install. Over and done with in 1 minute without having to install the rom again. (pay no attention to the windows error).
With version 4, you also can do a CWM flash to any future bootloaders, so no need for the NVFlash stuff.
But if version 3 is working ok for you, then hey, let it be. Nothing wrong with it.

Moscow Desire said:
With version 4, you also can do a CWM flash to any future bootloaders, so no need for the NVFlash stuff.
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That alone makes going to at least 4 worth it in my book (I'm on 6). That way it will make it easier for you in the future in case some other future bootloader stuff comes that you are interested in. Flexibility is good.

Thanks MD , I'll be doing that when I get a chance this weekend!

I got V7 , but I would recommend beeing at least at V4- 0.03.14 version , V5 , V6 and V7 are all variations of that 0.03.14 ICS bootloader.

civato said:
I got V7 , but I would recommend beeing at least at V4- 0.03.14 version , V5 , V6 and V7 are all variations of that 0.03.14 ICS bootloader.
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Exactly. Ver 3, will suit most of all people.
Ver 4, you can change to your own boot logo (within the guidelines of image size).
Ver 4 gives fastboot options. Do you need it? Probably not in most cases. But for me, I believe in overkill.

Moscow Desire said:
Exactly. Ver 3, will suit most of all people.
Ver 4, you can change to your own boot logo (within the guidelines of image size).
Ver 4 gives fastboot options. Do you need it? Probably not in most cases. But for me, I believe in overkill.
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Don't forget , V3 is 0.03.12 and not 0.03.14 like V4 and up.

well if you look at my signature ,I too believe in "overkill" MD , thats why I asked , just needed clarification on what the newer versions give me, I think Civato needs to change one part of his signature to "dont be a chicken , just do it" , I like that in all his posts !!!

Ok I went with V6 what the hell!!!

Vintage144 said:
well if you look at my signature ,I too believe in "overkill" MD , thats why I asked , just needed clarification on what the newer versions give me, I think Civato needs to change one part of his signature to "dont be a chicken , just do it" , I like that in all his posts !!!
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I will

Thanks Civato , it always works for me! Whenever I think I cant do something , I just pause a second and then go for it!!!

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[Q] 2.3.3 ROOT .... cui prodest ?????? BAD NEWS ???

Dear friends and DEV
I have been very surprised to observe that after 3 days 2.3.3 was not rooted
after I asked myself why this did not happen in 1-2 days as for the previous update ????
the answer is simple and comes with another question
who really needs the root directly from the stock room ?????
DEVS started having already pre-rooted the custum roms have no advantage to open the way also to amatorial people
Conclusion .... we will wait a lot of time before the direct rooting of 2.3.3.
Ptrofessional DEVS at the moment are not really interested in this because they can do their job without it and probably they like also to be more in control ....
Do you agree ??????
Yes it is probably true, if i had known this before i would install prerooted, but i just don't have no time to do the whole proces going back to eclair and than installing prerooted.... For now, i am waiting for the direct root.
I asked similar question before.
Finally I took a plunge and downgrade to 2.1 and root and install xrecovery with flashtool, and install 2.3 rooted Rome through recovery.
Here use this root app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
spaarc said:
here use this root app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
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does not work........
nihalvm said:
does not work........
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Then you should certainly use Wolfbreak's GB ROM
It really is very easy
Just flash his ROM first and then the .ftf bundle using flashtool
No need of going back to 2.1 eclair
This simple will never come out.
It is same as SE ARC 2.3.3 update, as soon as SE ARC 2.3.3 update release. No one can come up direct root.
Same for SE X10i 2.3.3 update.
cheers
Sorry .... may be I was not clear
I am NOT talking about 'to be able to do it' ( I did it many times since 1.6)
I am INSTEAD talking abaut 'I want to do it'........
For personal reasons I would like (if available thanks to the work of the DEV) to have the total stability of the stock room without few useless applications and with a nice theme
I m going where I cannot use computers for a while and I cannot update from bugs that with all due respect are unavoidable with custum roms
Of course not being able to perform the root by myself I do not complain, I accept the current situation and I will be in any case grateful to the DEVs
Mine was only an ANALYSIS of the current situation
ads7112 said:
Sorry .... may be I was not clear
I am NOT talking about 'to be able to do it' ( I did it many times since 1.6)
I am INSTEAD talking abaut 'I want to do it'........
For personal reasons I would like (if available thanks to the work of the DEV) to have the total stability of the stock room without few useless applications and with a nice theme
I m going where I cannot use computers for a while and I cannot update from bugs that with all due respect are unavoidable with custum roms
Of course not being able to perform the root by myself I do not complain, I accept the current situation and I will be in any case grateful to the DEVs
Mine was only an ANALYSIS of the current situation
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Okay ,
Then u can search for reviews on some custom ROMs
From reliable devs like :
Erickwill , Wolfbreak , kxhawkins and many more
Im having troubles with games.. Waiting on the stock release from my company...
This is the why could be nice to be able to root it by ourselves...
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance
ads7112 said:
I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance
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Okay ,
Neither am I insisting you
I was just saying that if u require root that much then why don't u use one of the pre rooted ones
Just a barebones....
Like some apks removed and stuff
Yes but only if they r not buggy
Any ways have fun with your x10
After September.
sent from my Android powered smart phone
I`m going to wait also for the direct root i`ve tryed diverend root options bur i`m sad the direct root wasen`t here all ready.
I guiss our great deffs and rom maker wil come up with a saloution
ads7112 said:
I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance
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Ofc wolf is doing a terrific job out there, I dont complain at all... Im just stating facts ;-)
My problem seems to be weird as im the only one that I know is having this issue...
Im very thankful to all the devs ;-)
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
@ spaarc
lets's put in this way
I would not have any problem in using the current method for rooting flashing back to 2.1
if a simple original and complete 2.3.3 rooted rom was available
But no dev has interest in creating one
BTW I am not able to download the wolf room (just for safety in the case I change my mind) ... mediafire is not working ... someone knows about a mirror ?
ads7112 said:
@ spaarc
lets's put in this way
I would not have any problem in using the current method for rooting flashing back to 2.1
if a simple original and complete 2.3.3 rooted rom was available
But no dev has interest in creating one
BTW I am not able to download the wolf room (just for safety in the case I change my mind) ... mediafire is not working ... someone knows about a mirror ?
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I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
Did u try super one click
I'll name u some
Z4root
Super one click
Flashtool
Short fuse
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spaarc said:
I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
Did u try super one click
I'll name u some
Z4root
Super one click
Flashtool
Short fuse
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ive tried super one click ,but it doesnt work
spaarc said:
I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
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That it is exactly what I meant ......
If there was not already the pre-rooted Custom ROMs all DEVS would be working on it and .... would have been already done
But patience ... I will wait
PS
I tried all the rooting technique that I know .. without success
ads7112 said:
That it is exactly what I meant ......
If there was not already the pre-rooted Custom ROMs all DEVS would be working on it and .... would have been already done
But patience ... I will wait
PS
I tried all the rooting technique that I know .. without success
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Then just follow my instructions
Get azuzu kitchen
Then take a pure nandroid backup of your gingerbread ROM
Extract and add Su permissions
Repack as system.img
And do a advanced restore
Should help
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spaarc said:
Then just follow my instructions
Get azuzu kitchen
Then take a pure nandroid backup of your gingerbread ROM
Extract and add Su permissions
Repack as system.img
And do a advanced restore
Should help
sent from my Android powered smart phone
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Thanks in any case
1) I do not manage to download azuzu kitchen (the link seems unavailable
2) Su = superuser ???
3) advanced backup ???? may be reflash ????

Install CyanogemMod 7 in your Milestone 2

Old Thread:
Hi guys,
With this new kernel and a lot of new ideas, isnt better if we try a new port of cyanogen with no motoblur?? Particulary, i prefer that ROM...
I didnt know how to do, but i can test...
There are so many roms for droid 2, like fission, that i want to use in my milestone 2, but see that mike and others try to port but doesnt work. But now, we have new roms and new oportunites...
=)
Is that port possible now (with leaked CHINA rom)?
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Rom UPDATED!! (02/09): Check on DEV Section using the link below
New Rom Release (28/08):
Hi Guys,
A new CM7 Rom was just released in DEV forum by Endless7 (thanks!)... If anyone (like me!) dont be able to post in DEV forums and need suport for this ROM... PLZ!! USE THIS TREAD....
I´m working now, but I will try this ROM at Night, finger crossed! THIS IS THE WAY
Bye..
jorgebaruchi said:
Hi guys,
With this new kernel and a lot of new ideas, isnt better if we try a new port of cyanogen with no motoblur?? Particulary, i prefer that ROM...
I didnt know how to do, but i can test...
There are so many roms for droid 2, like fission, that i want to use in my milestone 2, but see that mike and others try to port but doesnt work. But now, we have new roms and new oportunites...
=)
Is that port possible now (with leaked CHINA rom)?
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Well, I'm still learning the basics of android building. As soon as I get my custom hijack for 2nd init working I will try to port CM to the Milestone2. Note that I'm not promising any dates. My free time is very short and I'll do my best, but I don't want to get under pressure because of this
I think a leaked unlocked bootloader would do the trick
Just jocking. As I see it, nothing has changed regarding custom roms, as the bootloaded stays the same.
But I am quite confident, that r2beta0 will have progress on 2nd-init soon.
cypressious said:
I think a leaked unlocked bootloader would do the trick
Just jocking. As I see it, nothing has changed regarding custom roms, as the bootloaded stays the same.
But I am quite confident, that r2beta0 will have progress on 2nd-init soon.
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filgers crossed!! but i remender that there are some blocks on system booting with froyo rom... then, i thinked that new rom could change this issue... =/
well, thks everybody!
r2beta0 said:
Well, I'm still learning the basics of android building. As soon as I get my custom hijack for 2nd init working I will try to port CM to the Milestone2. Note that I'm not promising any dates. My free time is very short and I'll do my best, but I don't want to get under pressure because of this
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I think we don't need the 2nd-init built specially for GB rom, since Defy's CM7 (and Droid 2/X's) still have the base SBF on froyo. Maybe if we exchange the boot.img and devtree.img from GB leak to the ones inside Defy's CM7 update.zip (don't forget to delete /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default/pds_init too, or you'll get all that GSM problems again)?
Edit: Won't Apex 2.0 RC2 work on GB Mile2?
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
dangpzanco said:
I think we don't need the 2nd-init built specially for GB rom, since Defy's CM7 (and Droid 2/X's) still have the base SBF on froyo. Maybe if we exchange the boot.img and devtree.img from GB leak to the ones inside Defy's CM7 update.zip (don't forget to delete /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default/pds_init too, or you'll get all that GSM problems again)?
Edit: Won't Apex 2.0 RC2 work on GB Mile2?
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
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We need 2nd-init in order to change the boot sequence required by CM7. DroidX already have a customized 2nd-init for CM7, but I don't want to use it yet as it uses bootscripts inside a /system/etc/shadow-boot.zip. I prefer to have my files ready to edit and not inside a zip file. Also, trying to make my own hijack is giving me knowledge I will need when trying to port CM to M2.
r2beta0 said:
We need 2nd-init in order to change the boot sequence required by CM7. DroidX already have a customized 2nd-init for CM7, but I don't want to use it yet as it uses bootscripts inside a /system/etc/shadow-boot.zip. I prefer to have my files ready to edit and not inside a zip file. Also, trying to make my own hijack is giving me knowledge I will need when trying to port CM to M2.
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Hm... Okay, nice! So we have a better coded 2nd-init.
PS: If you need to unpack a boot.img to get the scripts/zImage, I got it with dsixda's Kitchen
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
dangpzanco said:
Hm... Okay, nice! So we have a better coded 2nd-init.
PS: If you need to unpack a boot.img to get the scripts/zImage, I got it with dsixda's Kitchen
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
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Yeps, I'm using that one too.
Hi guys,
Searching the web, i found a oficial port of MIUI for droid 2, than i think: "Can we port this version with the ch kernel and change the baseband?"
If its possible, i think that this way is more simple, however port a defy rom and fix the incompatible bugs...
=)
jorgebaruchi said:
Hi guys,
Searching the web, i found a oficial port of MIUI for droid 2, than i think: "Can we port this version with the ch kernel and change the baseband?"
If its possible, i think that this way is more simple, however port a defy rom and fix the incompatible bugs...
=)
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We should check first if this ROM is compatible with the kernels we have available. If so, we can try to port from that. Some ppl into Development forum are already trying to do that.
r2beta0 said:
We should check first if this ROM is compatible with the kernels we have available. If so, we can try to port from that. Some ppl into Development forum are already trying to do that.
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It is more difficult to port from a CDMA device. If you achieve Apex Rom to work with GSM network, then you can think about porting it.
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
Hey guys, a new ROM has just released on Dev Forum, click here and see by your self!!!!
One maybe stupid question:
Can I install this rom on froyo or should I first upgrade my MM2 to GB?
There´s what u have to do (didn´t test yeat, I will try at night. But u can always downgrade with a stock SBF):
** Make u sure of your phone is rooted before everything !! **
1. Download all-in-one.zip and put into /sdcard/
2. Download and Install Droid2bootstrapper (old CWM) from the internet/market
3. Update to Ported Defy CWM (there´s a thread in general forum explain how to install that)
4. Boot into CWM and apply the all-in-one.zip and after (without reboot) make a full-wipe (make u sure that u have maked a backup of everything before)
5. At this moment, reboot your phone and use the keys combination for enter in bootloader mode
6. Download the fixed_sbf from the original thread in DEV forum and apply with RSD lite.
7. Your phone will reboot and after some minutes, U Can Enjoy the new ROM!!!
I think I made ​​a big mistake!
I touch everything and I'm going to Defy baseband! I change the parameter.
Since the network can not be found.
Any idea?
i will take a look at this
ping0o said:
I think I made ​​a big mistake!
I touch everything and I'm going to Defy baseband! I change the parameter.
Since the network can not be found.
Any idea?
i will take a look at this
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Strange..
Try that tread and if dont work, reapply the rom...
Good mod!
But does anybody know how can I get back low battery beep and camera sounds? I find them rather useful.
I got struck in "google" logo and the phone dont boot
how can i do factory reset in bootmenu from the CM7 ? i dont find this option there...
or even re-install all the stuff...
EDIT: i can't open CWM 4.0 from the BootMenu 1.0.2 , i try latest recovery or stable recovery but it says "error in /system/bootmenu/script/recovery.sh (result: no such file or directory)
Please help ! T__T
I can't post in thread on development's subforum, so I ask my question here:
where can I find a tool and howto to make my own custom *.zip file to use with CWM? I have found a tool called Android Kitchen, but readme inside archive says, that it is mainly created for HTC devices. Am I following a correct path , or I should search some other tools?
update:
I have successfully flashed my custom *.zip file based on information taken from www[dot]londatiga[dot]net/it/how-to-create-android-update-zip-package/
coming from miui, how should i update?

[Q] What his the Best ROM for GT540 right now? (7/05/2012)

Hi guys.. I just wanna know what is the best rom now for the LG gt540 (Swift)... I went to the subforum dedicated to this phone, but I see a lot of ROM, and as longer I check all, I don't know what can be the best choice..
I'm really new in this.. I just rooted my phone yesterday (I have my phone since 2010 =D)..
I update it with the official release to v2.1, but it is really slow, and I'm out of memory very soon (after a few app, I can't install others 'couse internal memory get full)..
Does anyonw know if there is some good ROM that just take up a little piece of memory, to let a lot more memory free?..
And if can be faster than 2.1, good, if not, is ok.. I really want, mainly, more space to can install more apps..
Thanks for your help!!!
first:
2.1 fastboot ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224747 )
then:
Repartition internal memory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366855&highlight=mbn
and flash :
2.3.7:
SDSL 1.1 (wait for 1.2 coming soon)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364416
or
tejasdj build 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550469
ty andreas.. I was reading the sticky posts.. I only have one problem.. Some links doesn't work..
I wanna have all of the programs recommended to start working with the phone..
The link with the drivers is not working (is no big deal 'couse I have the LG Updater that scan for the lastest drivers)..
The important one file missing is the fastboot.exe.. I can't find another link working.. can someone reupload it?..
I'm talking about the first post u recommend me: [HOW-TO] Install 2.1 + Fastboot + Recovery + Custom ROMs on GT540! (n00b friendly!)
ty very much
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24539905&postcount=134
edit: btw there's a button for saying thanks
lol.. u're right.. I just see it ..
If someone think I'm new, this cofirm it xD
anyway, I like the old way, so, ty again for the link and your fast response
O_O so many of this type of threads who care if its me i rather have someone personally help me then see past peoples ideas and stuff....
sdsl by miroslav_mm is best for me.good battery and performance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364416
thx manhcuong90.. I indeed install that ROM.. Is very true that your battery life is increased..
I wanna advice some guy that is in my same position (noob =D)..
When I tryes to reboot in fastmode, everyone says: "start the phone pressing the camera button + power"..
That is true, but not at all.. u don't just start the phone right this, but u need to hold it untill the screen become black..
It happend to me that I started holding camera+power, and once the phone turned on, I release those buttons.. I've been almost 1 hour to figure out why it doesn't enter in fasboot mode lol...
Anyway, don't be noob like me..
Another advice, and now I'm talking to my friend andreas =D..
andreas, your steps are great, but need to resort one of them, the partition memory for ROM and Internal..
I followed your steps, by installing first some ROM with fasboot and than I install the recovery..
the 2nd step was partition of memory.. I couldn't did that.. idk now if is some ROM that cannot be done, but I tryed like eoghan2t7 says, and nothing..
I really gave up, so I jumped that step to install one of the 2 mods u let me to choose (I choose the 1st, miroslav_mm's one)..
After I let my phone with that build, I tryed to do the memory partition, and... whoala!! it worked..
So, in my case, it didn't work with some generic ROM, but with the miroslav_mm's ROM it does..
So, if someone wanna follow the steps of our friend andreas, just don't try the partiotion of memory before u install any other ROM, 'couse probably it will not work, and u will stay one or 2 hours trying to figure out WHY all other guys can, and u can't
Ok, I guess that is all.. Thx very much for those who helped me. .And I have to say, THIS FORUM RULEZ!!!.. I did found very helpfull information that help me out to flash my first ROM =D
Cya around
hello
TaNoSaTaNiC said:
Another advice, and now I'm talking to my friend andreas =D..
andreas, your steps are great, but need to resort one of them, the partition memory for ROM and Internal..
I followed your steps, by installing first some ROM with fasboot and than I install the recovery..
the 2nd step was partition of memory.. I couldn't did that.. idk now if is some ROM that cannot be done, but I tryed like eoghan2t7 says, and nothing..
I really gave up, so I jumped that step to install one of the 2 mods u let me to choose (I choose the 1st, miroslav_mm's one)..
After I let my phone with that build, I tryed to do the memory partition, and... whoala!! it worked..
So, in my case, it didn't work with some generic ROM, but with the miroslav_mm's ROM it does..
So, if someone wanna follow the steps of our friend andreas, just don't try the partiotion of memory before u install any other ROM, 'couse probably it will not work, and u will stay one or 2 hours trying to figure out WHY all other guys can, and u can't
Ok, I guess that is all.. Thx very much for those who helped me. .And I have to say, THIS FORUM RULEZ!!!.. I did found very helpfull information that help me out to flash my first ROM =D
Cya around
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hmm okay
the repartition only needs fastboot ^^ you can delete your whole system and data and still use fastboot so the ROM will change nothing to fastboot behavior ^^ maybe there was a problem with the fastboot connection but im pretty sure its possible to flash APPSBL to any fastboot ROM But after flashing you have to reinstall ROM anyways so it really just dosn't matter what u were using before
My next tip for you would be playing around with different tweaks
e.g Supercharger, Loopy smoothness tweak, different init.d tweaks, or swap if you have good SDcard (i don't have but using anyways )
andreas__ said:
e.g Supercharger, Loopy smoothness tweak, different init.d tweaks, or swap if you have good SDcard (i don't have but using anyways )
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@andreas
SDSL or Buidl one/two (by tejasdj12) is necessary use Superchargerv6??
thanks advance
darkegu said:
@andreas
SDSL or Buidl one/two (by tejasdj12) is necessary use Superchargerv6??
thanks advance
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both work
sdsl 2 is the best..also latest ics version by miroslav is quite stable (in case u like ics)
Ics is great but web browsing just sucks but after having swap its a lot better
but still sucks in same ways it's not for daily use i suppose ,altough i use it like that
I cant find best rom
mArtinko5MB said:
but still sucks in same ways it's not for daily use i suppose ,altough i use it like that
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What is the best fast rom?
GT540 Best Roms
I have flashed custom roms to GT540 no less than 70 times in 2 months. These roms were based on customized Froyo, gingerbread, ICS, JB 4.1.2 and JB 4.2.2 roms.
The best roms i suggest are:
Optimus Nexus 2.3.7
Jelly Bean 4.1.2-FlashXter
Both can be grabbed from XDA's or androidmodmarket (lists all custom roms with quick download links)
If you prefer performance over quality go for 2.3.7 and for most apps to run , 4.1.2 is the rom you need.
Secondly you can customize 4.1.2 archive using 7-zip (etc.) by adding system apps, themes , media files of your choice.
Note: Some of android 2.1 apps don't run on 2.3.7....so better use the JB 4.1.2 rom.

[Q] Most Stable WP 7.8 Roms

Hello I am a total noob to Windows Phone 7 and I will be getting the Samsung Focus in the next week or two and I am planning on flashing(fully unlocking) it. I have done some research on this site and I heard that windowsbreaking method no longer works and the only way to unlock is by flashing a custom ROM. If so, what is the most stable WP7.8 custom ROM that is out for the Samsung Focus and is their a way to just unlock a stock ROM because I prefer to have my phone stock without anything added and don't worry I've modded stuff before :silly: just not WP7 devices :good:
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FocusHelp said:
Hello I am a total noob to Windows Phone 7 and I will be getting the Samsung Focus in the next week or two and I am planning on flashing(fully unlocking) it. I have done some research on this site and I heard that windowsbreaking method no longer works and the only way to unlock is by flashing a custom ROM. If so, what is the most stable WP7.8 custom ROM that is out for the Samsung Focus and is their a way to just unlock a stock ROM because I prefer to have my phone stock without anything added and don't worry I've modded stuff before :silly: just not WP7 devices :good:
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If your Focus is 1.3 then go with Dynamic v.2.0. (link below) The best 7.8 rom so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016769
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shk12344 said:
If your Focus is 1.3 then go with Dynamic v.2.0. (link below) The best 7.8 rom so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016769
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Ok will do this once I get my focus.. I am also very nervous I hope I dont end up bricking it
FocusHelp said:
Ok will do this once I get my focus.. I am also very nervous I hope I dont end up bricking it
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don´t worry that rom is the best for the samsung focus ever created, i have been using it for a couple of week and 0 bugs
TrashSlash said:
don´t worry that rom is the best for the samsung focus ever created, i have been using it for a couple of week and 0 bugs
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Thanks I can try but I am very scared of bricking my phone and my last phone just broke so I am very scared. I will get it for christmas Have there been any full bricks?
You can't really tell if a phone's completely bricked or if the user is just... um.. unable to do things correctly. Not everyone's a geek and there are people who complain that things aren't working even if they're given clear instructions on how to do it.
I just flashed with the Dynamic 2.0 ROM and it's working great. It does have a bug that I want to report (I have less than 10 posts), but I'll do it soon.
If there's someone else looking at this, here's the bug:
In XBox, when you shake your avatar and make him/her fall down, one of the animations when he gets up is to be pissed and pull the screen to a side so that the games list appears. This ROM (like the Tango ROM I installed before this) mirrors the action. He seems to be pulling on the opposite side of the screen instead. It looks awkward, and I know this is something that worked fine with my vanilla 7.5.
Hello I was wondering if anyone could guide me in to look for tool/program to root/unlock my samsung focus so i can update to 7.8.. I dont know what happend to the camera and it wont work anymore.. its still stock from when I bought it.
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Hello I was wondering if anyone could guide me in to look for tool/program to root/unlock my samsung focus so i can update to 7.8.. I dont know what happend to the camera and it wont work anymore.. its still stock from when I bought it.
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There's basically 2 step you have to go through to install custom rom:
1) Install MAGLDR
2) Install Custom Rom of your choice
-Link below is for MAGLDR download, read and follow the direction, (download DFT_Summy_Rainbow.zip) Chances are you'll be asked to download several different software to make it work properly on your computer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
-For 7.8 rom, try the link below for Dynamic 2.0 (that is if your Samsung Focus is rev. 1.3) It will take 10 to 15 minutes to install fully, so be patient, don't panic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016769
I would highly recommend you goto YOUTUBE and search for "Samsung focus custom rom" and watch the videos very carefully.
Rom Guidance
FocusHelp said:
Hello I am a total noob to Windows Phone 7 and I will be getting the Samsung Focus in the next week or two and I am planning on flashing(fully unlocking) it. I have done some research on this site and I heard that windowsbreaking method no longer works and the only way to unlock is by flashing a custom ROM. If so, what is the most stable WP7.8 custom ROM that is out for the Samsung Focus and is their a way to just unlock a stock ROM because I prefer to have my phone stock without anything added and don't worry I've modded stuff before :silly: just not WP7 devices :good:
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By far and away, and with the utmost respect to every contributing developer here or there, the most stable 7.8 ROM for the Focus is the 3.05 Clean ROM from Voluptuary. I've had every single Rev 1.3 or Rev 1.4 Rom released for this device and this one is the smoothest. Tiles open and close beautifully, artist match the artwork, no file errors, no unreasonable battery issues, even has a xap file deployer in place for the straight talk xaml. It's just solid all the way around.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Located under Samsung Focus Development. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528984
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By far and away, and with the utmost respect to every contributing developer here or there, the most stable 7.8 ROM for the Focus is the 3.05 Clean ROM from Voluptuary. I've had every single Rev 1.3 or Rev 1.4 Rom released for this device and this one is the smoothest. Tiles open and close beautifully, artist match the artwork, no file errors, no unreasonable battery issues, even has a xap file deployer in place for the straight talk xaml. It's just solid all the way around.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Located under Samsung Focus Development. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528984
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Thanks I'll install it when I get my focus.. Any beginner's tips for flashing?
Happy flashing
FocusHelp said:
Thanks I'll install it when I get my focus.. Any beginner's tips for flashing?
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Just be patient, make sure you read things through a couple times first and don't be too quick and screw your devices lol This one won't, but I've seen buddies do it. Make sure your contacts and photos are backed via outlook and skydrive or whatever you use, just generally cover your butt. Have Zune downloaded and installed and have your phone charged up a about half way or so. Once you get the hang of it, it's prety simple. Have WinZip or something installed so you can unzip it and the whole thing takes like 10 minutes.
DACHEF81 said:
By far and away, and with the utmost respect to every contributing developer here or there, the most stable 7.8 ROM for the Focus is the 3.05 Clean ROM from Voluptuary. I've had every single Rev 1.3 or Rev 1.4 Rom released for this device and this one is the smoothest. Tiles open and close beautifully, artist match the artwork, no file errors, no unreasonable battery issues, even has a xap file deployer in place for the straight talk xaml. It's just solid all the way around.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Located under Samsung Focus Development. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528984
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Thanks for the kind words
FocusHelp said:
Thanks I'll install it when I get my focus.. Any beginner's tips for flashing?
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I was a noob just like you and I screwed up big time with m phone So after some struggle I was able to get things sorted out. I have prepared a blog post on that. You can refer if you want. Currently Im not able to post the link; you can google for "Unbrick Samsung Focus" and then switch to blogs, first link would be to my blog.
Best Focus Roms
Clean Rom and Dynamics rom both are really good and stable rom's. No issues or bugs reported so far.

Rom + Kernel

Hello, I'm a new user this device, my previous smartphone was S8 (Exynos) but i swapped on OP5 8/128 gb
Now i have a question, which rom + kernel make better performance combo ?
I am running PureFusion with Lightning Kernel V15 and my phone performs like a beast
dzesiu2002 said:
Hello, I'm a new user this device, my previous smartphone was S8 (Exynos) but i swapped on OP5 8/128 gb
Now i have a question, which rom + kernel make better performance combo ?
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+1 for Pure Fusion, I get up to 10 and a half hours screen on time with better performance than I get on OOS, noticeable by eye.
Ultimately, you may find a better combination out there, but the baseline for me is Fusion, it just works as it should, stamina and power.
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I am running PureFusion with Lightning Kernel V15 and my phone performs like a beast
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Thanks for answer, i will try your combo for sure
dladz said:
+1 for Pure Fusion, I get up to 10 and a half hours screen on time with better performance than I get on OOS, noticeable by eye.
Ultimately, you may find a better combination out there, but the baseline for me is Fusion, it just works as it should, stamina and power.
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Thanks for answer, which kernel do you use with Pure Fusion ?
dzesiu2002 said:
Thanks for answer, i will try your combo for sure
Thanks for answer, which kernel do you use with Pure Fusion ?
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the one that comes with it mate, lightening, I tried blue spark which some people swear by but I didn't like it compared to lightening.
dladz said:
the one that comes with it mate, lightening, I tried blue spark which some people swear by but I didn't like it compared to lightening.
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what governer and governer settings do you use with it?
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what governer and governer settings do you use with it?
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I haven't changed anything. So as it comes.
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the one that comes with it mate, lightening, I tried blue spark which some people swear by but I didn't like it compared to lightening.
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Thanks again, do you use latest version of rom ? Kernel include in rom is latest too ?
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Thanks again, do you use latest version of rom ? Kernel include in rom is latest too ?
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Go for the beta-build. Really stable and awesome battery-life. That doesn´t include the latest version of Lightning kernel but you can flash that easy in your recovery.
ROM: https://download.purefusionos.com/r...n_cheeseburger-7.1.2-20171001_140503-BETA.zip
Latest Lightning Kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=27265
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Go for the beta-build. Really stable and awesome battery-life. That doesn´t include the latest version of Lightning kernel but you can flash that easy in your recovery.
ROM: https://download.purefusionos.com/r...n_cheeseburger-7.1.2-20171001_140503-BETA.zip
Latest Lightning Kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=27265
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Ok, what about performance ? Please tell me which gapps version to use and how perform installation.
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Ok, what about performance ? Please tell me which gapps version to use and how perform installation.
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Super smooth, absolutely as fast as Oxygen OS. I always use "GApps" and here U should choose "ARM64" and "7.1". I recommend you to use either "Nano" or "Pico", but you could choose whatever you want!
1. Flash the ROM in TWRP
2. Flash GApps
3. Flash Magisk/Super SU (If U want to be rooted)
4. Flash "no_verity_op5.zip" (If your phone are dectrypted, otherwise skip this one)
GApps: http://opengapps.org/
Magisk (Will not break SafetyNet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4302781&d=1508010356
Super SU (Will break SafetyNet): https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
No_verity = https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfpoa2x8g1x98k3/no_verity_op5.zip?dl=0
Gustav Karlsson said:
Super smooth, absolutely as fast as Oxygen OS. I always use "GApps" and here U should choose "ARM64" and "7.1". I recommend you to use either "Nano" or "Pico", but you could choose whatever you want!
1. Flash the ROM in TWRP
2. Flash GApps
3. Flash Magisk/Super SU (If U want to be rooted)
4. Flash "no_verity_op5.zip" (If your phone are dectrypted, otherwise skip this one)
GApps: http://opengapps.org/
Magisk (Will not break SafetyNet): https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4302781&d=1508010356
Super SU (Will break SafetyNet): https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
No_verity = https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfpoa2x8g1x98k3/no_verity_op5.zip?dl=0
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Thanks a lot mate Can u tell me more about what decrypted and uncrypted is ? and how check which status my device have ?
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Thanks again, do you use latest version of Rom ? Kernel include in rom is latest too ?
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Yea mate it's always the latest version of the Rom, I always clean flash too.
I've tried all the Rom's on XDA for the Oneplus, No limits for me is the best OOS Rom (personal choice) but overall and for the things I need from it, plus Displaylink technology works indefinitely on it, on OOS Rom's it cuts out after around 9 minutes which is a deal breaker for me.
10 hours SOT is superb.
dladz said:
Yea mate it's always the latest version of the Rom, I always clean flash too.
I've tried all the Rom's on XDA for the Oneplus, No limits for me is the best OOS Rom (personal choice) but overall and for the things I need from it, plus Displaylink technology works indefinitely on it, on OOS Rom's it cuts out after around 9 minutes which is a deal breaker for me.
10 hours SOT is superb.
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Thanks, well if i flash latest version of rom then i dont need download manually latest kernel because last version of rom have in latest version kernel ? Can i please link to version which you use ? I need install gapps, if yes which one ? And magisk is for root ? Big please for flash instruction step by step.
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Thanks a lot mate Can u tell me more about what decrypted and uncrypted is ? and how check which status my device have ?
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Basicly:
Encrypted = Makes it more difficult for people who are not authorized to access information stored on the phone. You are thus safer when the phone are encrypted.
Decrypted = Opposite to Encrypted. The benefit with this one compared to Encrypted is a better performance.
You can check what U use by going to the settings menu, then head over to "Security & fingerprint", scroll down to the bottom and done.
PS: I am Decrypted!
Gustav Karlsson said:
Basicly:
Encrypted = Makes it more difficult for people who are not authorized to access information stored on the phone. You are thus safer when the phone are encrypted.
Decrypted = Opposite to Encrypted. The benefit with this one compared to Encrypted is a better performance.
You can check what U use by going to the settings menu, then head over to "Security & fingerprint", scroll down to the bottom and done.
PS: I am Decrypted!
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Thanks, a lot Well decrypted mean better performance ? My device is encrypted how to decrypt ?
before anyone drops any more advice here to this user, please be aware that narrating the entire learning process for flashing makes you partially responsible for what happens to this users phone.
@dzesiu2002 i strongly advise you to do research on all of these topics before going any further. you could end up wasting a lot of your time or worse: breaking your phone.
research research research. for everyone's sake. i'm not trying to be mean. this is the best advice anyone can give you.
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before anyone drops any more advice here to this user, please be aware that narrating the entire learning process for flashing makes you partially responsible for what happens to this users phone.
@dzesiu2002 i strongly advise you to do research on all of these topics before going any further. you could end up wasting a lot of your time or worse: breaking your phone.
research research research. for everyone's sake. i'm not trying to be mean. this is the best advice anyone can give you.
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This. Also, not trying to be rude and it's awesome that everyone is so willing to help, but I don't think spoonfeeding is the best option. OP has tons of questions (many that are simple and can easily be answered with self-research).
As the user I quoted mentioned, you should visit other threads that have instructions and information on flashing, encrypt vs. decrypt and so on!
WaxysDargle said:
before anyone drops any more advice here to this user, please be aware that narrating the entire learning process for flashing makes you partially responsible for what happens to this users phone.
@dzesiu2002 i strongly advise you to do research on all of these topics before going any further. you could end up wasting a lot of your time or worse: breaking your phone.
research research research. for everyone's sake. i'm not trying to be mean. this is the best advice anyone can give you.
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Man, i have much phones all of them always have custom rom and kernel, so i never brick the device... All rom, kernel have in own thread installation process and i going with it, newbie for sure will brick the device, if i flashed much devices without a break them, then really you still think im newbie ? Cmon in my thread in #1 post, i dont write " its my first time with flashing the device, am noob or something like that " Newbies having 100% understandable tutorial about unlocking BL, install TWRP or Root the device, but they still ask for help, did you see anywhere in OP5 section about i needed help with that ? First of all, im not stupid and know any flash is risk, but if device bricked then this is not the fault of the author of the topic, only it is the fault of the user who carried out the installation wrongly. This post is for you and means you have to post something like this in threads people who really are green and dont know anything about flashing.
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Man, i have much phones all of them always have custom rom and kernel, so i never brick the device... All rom, kernel have in own thread installation process and i going with it, newbie for sure will brick the device, if i flashed much devices without a break them, then really you still think im newbie ? Cmon in my thread in #1 post, i dont write " its my first time with flashing the device, am noob or something like that " Newbies having 100% understandable tutorial about unlocking BL, install TWRP or Root the device, but they still ask for help, did you see anywhere in OP5 section about i needed help with that ? First of all, im not stupid and know any flash is risk, but if device bricked then this is not the fault of the author of the topic, only it is the fault of the user who carried out the installation wrongly. This post is for you and means you have to post something like this in threads people who really are green and dont know anything about flashing.
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i am NOT calling you stupid. i AM definitely calling you a newbie.
the questions you have been asking are very rudimentary when it comes to flashing ROMs. regardless of your previous experience, it is still best that you do a lot more reading. this obviously isn't what you want to hear, but it is as true as truth can be. if you don't know what encryption is, then you shouldn't be trying to work around it. you should be figuring out what encryption is in the first place.

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