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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
Hi, At the moment i have a501 with a mod rom (taboonay 2.2) and my bootloader it is again 3.0.1 . I want to know if i will loose my old bootloader installing a mod rom like alexanderIII that it is based on 2.3.1.
thank you
fdadda said:
Hi, At the moment i have a501 with a mod rom (taboonay 2.2) and my bootloader it is again 3.0.1 . I want to know if i will loose my old bootloader installing a mod rom like alexanderIII that it is based on 2.3.1.
thank you
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No. Your bootloader should remain the same. You can flash away with all 3.2.x roms.
Just DON'T install a leaked ICS rom or you will get a new bootloader... The cooked ICS roms are OK, just not the leaks...
Moscow Desire said:
No. Your bootloader should remain the same. You can flash away with all 3.2.x roms.
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Thank you very much Moscow .i want try you rom . At the moment i have taboonay 2.2 but i am afraid to do mistake installing your rom , and not to be able to come back to a stock rom like bougth it.
ultramag69 said:
Just DON'T install a leaked ICS rom or you will get a new bootloader... The cooked ICS roms are OK, just not the leaks...
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I couldn't install ics rom because i have a501 and if iinstall ics i loose 3g connection. I hope that in the future i will able to install ics rom with 3g support
fdadda said:
Thank you very much Moscow .i want try you rom . At the moment i have taboonay 2.2 but i am afraid to do mistake installing your rom , and not to be able to come back to a stock rom like bougth it.
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No problem. You can always go back to factory un-rooted just by installing a stock rom.in most cases anyhow. Let me know if you have any issues with the install.
Moscow Desire said:
No problem. You can always go back to factory un-rooted just by installing a stock rom.in most cases anyhow. Let me know if you have any issues with the install.
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Thank you moscow for your help. I think to install and test your rom. At the moment i am in thor recovery . For first i must install your ra recovery 3.15 and then follow the rom instruction . Do you think that the battery could be better with your rom instead taboonay?
I must post here because i haven't reach 10 post for development section
fdadda said:
Thank you moscow for your help. I think to install and test your rom. At the moment i am in thor recovery . For first i must install your ra recovery 3.15 and then follow the rom instruction . Do you think that the battery could be better with your rom instead taboonay?
I must post here because i haven't reach 10 post for development section
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Well, you can always post over at androidtabletgeeks. We don't have such limits. It's just a new site is all.
As with battery power, here is what I know.
Your battery life, is pretty much controlled by the kernel that is being used. This is not considering apps, and running processes which also use battery. But more so by the kernels ability to overclock (OC), and at the same time, use undervoltage (UV). UV is where you save a lot of battery when only concerning the OS itself. This is purely kernel controlled.
The object, or holy grail, as I say, is to find the lowest amount of UV based on CPU speed. At least UV enough to where you still have stability on the tab. Find the lowest amount of power required.
Here-in lies the problem. You only have 4 different kernel Dev's to choose from. And guess what? They all own a500's. And because of this, most of the newer kernels work fine on an a500, but with the 501, we get what is called 3g freeze or sleep of death. Both requiring re-boots. Sometimes you may go for a day without getting it. But it will happen if you use your 3g often enough. Some people aren't familiar with this, and just ignore it sometimes thinking the rom or app is messed up.
As with good kernels to use, I can say this;
1. Stock kernel (GPL compliant)
2. RichardTrip's 3.4 villain+ (current in rom) (GPL compliant)
3. Drelisdee earlier version kernel (GPL compliant)
4. Thor2002ro current version (untested and non-GPL compliant)
As with battery power, well, I can't tell you if Taboonay 2.2 compares. I believe Vache uses a RichardTrip kernel, just not aware which one. You can always experiment with kernels, as long as you follow the correct procedures.
As in roms, one would hope the newest version of HC would require a little less power to function. Just watch for the 3g freeze, usually when in the browser.
Moscow Desire said:
Well, you can always post over at androidtabletgeeks. We don't have such limits. It's just a new site is all.
As with battery power, here is what I know.
Your battery life, is pretty much controlled by the kernel that is being used. This is not considering apps, and running processes which also use battery. But more so by the kernels ability to overclock (OC), and at the same time, use undervoltage (UV). UV is where you save a lot of battery when only concerning the OS itself. This is purely kernel controlled.
The object, or holy grail, as I say, is to find the lowest amount of UV based on CPU speed. At least UV enough to where you still have stability on the tab. Find the lowest amount of power required.
Here-in lies the problem. You only have 4 different kernel Dev's to choose from. And guess what? They all own a500's. And because of this, most of the newer kernels work fine on an a500, but with the 501, we get what is called 3g freeze or sleep of death. Both requiring re-boots. Sometimes you may go for a day without getting it. But it will happen if you use your 3g often enough. Some people aren't familiar with this, and just ignore it sometimes thinking the rom or app is messed up.
As with good kernels to use, I can say this;
1. Stock kernel (GPL compliant)
2. RichardTrip's 3.4 villain+ (current in rom) (GPL compliant)
3. Drelisdee earlier version kernel (GPL compliant)
4. Thor2002ro current version (untested and non-GPL compliant)
As with battery power, well, I can't tell you if Taboonay 2.2 compares. I believe Vache uses a RichardTrip kernel, just not aware which one. You can always experiment with kernels, as long as you follow the correct procedures.
As in roms, one would hope the newest version of HC would require a little less power to function. Just watch for the 3g freeze, usually when in the browser.
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Thank youv for your answer-
But if i use your rom like it is flashed , i haven't need to install other kernel ..
I am very pratic on galaxy s2 but not so much on a501. I am afraid todo mistake or wrong flash with the possibility of use a501 like
A paperweight.......
fdadda said:
Thank youv for your answer-
But if i use your rom like it is flashed , i haven't need to install other kernel ..
I am very pratic on galaxy s2 but not so much on a501. I am afraid todo mistake or wrong flash with the possibility of use a501 like
A paperweight.......
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Don't worry. Nobody has ever made a paperweight from my roms
Just make a recovery backup of your current system through RA Recovery. Typically this generally provides some safety. I've never known a recovery image to be bad when running HC 3.2.x. It happens on rare occasions.
Only lately on the ICS "betas" have I seen some corrupted stuff.
Moscow Desire said:
Don't worry. Nobody has ever made a paperweight from my roms
Just make a recovery backup of your current system through RA Recovery. Typically this generally provides some safety. I've never known a recovery image to be bad when running HC 3.2.x. It happens on rare occasions.
Only lately on the ICS "betas" have I seen some corrupted stuff.
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hi moscow , i have installed your rom now and it is very quickly. compliments.
i tried to install the apk of polaris office that was included in taboonay but when i open a doc file i have fc. also on stock rom i had fc with polaris. how can solve?
then i seen that is missing the dnla apk for wireless connection how can install.
fdadda said:
hi moscow , i have installed your rom now and it is very quickly. compliments.
i tried to install the apk of polaris office that was included in taboonay but when i open a doc file i have fc. also on stock rom i had fc with polaris. how can solve?
then i seen that is missing the dnla apk for wireless connection how can install.
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Thanks for the comments!!!
It is probably because you are missing the 2 library files that are necessary for polaris Office to run.
I am at work now and don't have access to my files, so do the following;
Search the threads here at XDA, as you should be able to find a polaris office zip somewhere in either the dev, general or q&a forum. I remember putting one up some time ago (non flashable).
or
Download one of the Honeycomb 3.2.x roms that include polaris office, open the zip (do not extract it), then I belive in the lib folder, you will find the 2 polaris office lib files. They are easy to locate. Copy these into the same folder on your tablet. Then reboot and they should work.
As with DNLA apk, If you look near the bottom of my Rom post, you will see a link to a zip for the Acer System Apps. Unzip to your PC, and copy the apk you want, and also the Odex file. Copy to your tablets system/app folder, the reboot. Should work.
Moscow Desire said:
Thanks for the comments!!!
It is probably because you are missing the 2 library files that are necessary for polaris Office to run.
I am at work now and don't have access to my files, so do the following;
Search the threads here at XDA, as you should be able to find a polaris office zip somewhere in either the dev, general or q&a forum. I remember putting one up some time ago (non flashable).
or
Download one of the Honeycomb 3.2.x roms that include polaris office, open the zip (do not extract it), then I belive in the lib folder, you will find the 2 polaris office lib files. They are easy to locate. Copy these into the same folder on your tablet. Then reboot and they should work.
As with DNLA apk, If you look near the bottom of my Rom post, you will see a link to a zip for the Acer System Apps. Unzip to your PC, and copy the apk you want, and also the Odex file. Copy to your tablets system/app folder, the reboot. Should work.
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Thanks. Tor polaris office i have already solved yesterday Night, tor dnla i Will try tonight.
The only thing that gas a little pag is when i open the pdf file. Perhaps is because i haven't formatted the sdcard.
Usually when i flah a new rom with the galaxy s2 i formato also the internal ad. Here on iconia tab id i want clear all the internal sd card like when i bought it ' ho i fan do it?because i ha ve some directory or the other rom. Is there a formato tor the internal sdcard?
By francesco
fdadda said:
Thanks. Tor polaris office i have already solved yesterday Night, tor dnla i Will try tonight.
The only thing that gas a little pag is when i open the pdf file. Perhaps is because i haven't formatted the sdcard.
Usually when i flah a new rom with the galaxy s2 i formato also the internal ad. Here on iconia tab id i want clear all the internal sd card like when i bought it ' ho i fan do it?because i ha ve some directory or the other rom. Is there a formato tor the internal sdcard?
By francesco
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Well, generally, I use my Win7 to format my Ext SD Card to FAT32. As with PDF files, I run Docs to Go full version, and haven't noticed any issues.
If you format your SD Card, make sure you copy the contents to your PC First. Personally, I have 2 extra SD cards that I use. Always nice to have an original
Hi,
I made the 2.3.3 ROM with dsixda's Android Kitchen.
After flashing it didn't start..
http://www.mediafire.com/?hs0534k0cqfvbbo
Could you help me?
I added a2sd, su and busybox.
The updater-script I used from a blackhawk rom.
After deodexing by kitchen the rom also didn't start..
Please help
Best regards
Marcus
Deodex it using my tutorial here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466071
and then use kitchen ... or simply use kitchen without deodexing ...
Froyo is history ... no 640 video record, another things that make froyo slowly than gingerbread ...
Why in the world you make things harder 4 you when you have many gingerbread smoothly roms?
wiped cache etc.?
I wiped data, cache, dalvik..
I build a new one now, hoping it works now..
And the rom is a gingerbread rom, not froyo.. (2.3.3)
Thank you
freibergisch said:
I wiped data, cache, dalvik..
I build a new one now, hoping it works now..
And the rom is a gingerbread rom, not froyo.. (2.3.3)
Thank you
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My bad ...
no problem every post helps me..
freibergisch said:
no problem every post helps me..
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My tutorial works 100% if you want to deodex it.
Good luck
The kitchen contains a deodex-script. I did it and waited a long time
Now the new rom is ready to flash.. I try it again..
Thank you
Maybe it is a baseband problem?
I took the XWKPN-Version..
Could it be the bad thing?
XWKPN is not supported by kitchen??
Why do you use 2.3.3? There is 2.3.6 already. 2.3.3 has a security leak and the battery life is shorter than 2.3.6.
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Hi,
i know this but the 2.3.6 had a wifi bug.. it reconnected again and again and again..
But now i will test the 2.3.6.
Thank you
http://www.mediafire.com/?adtzdug9zhevouv
2.3.6 ... also doesn't work...
Tell me what I did wrong please.
its better to install a Custom rom as you may brick your ace like that :S
Click Here is my rom imaginary ics v.4 you can taste it since its much mooded with no problems i wish i could help you btw wrong section ask a moderator to move it in general section
Hi,
now we are on cm7. works nearly perfect.. but I wanted to make my own rom and flash it..
How do you do this?
I want to learn more about this
Thank you for your answer, maybe we flash your rom if cm7 doesn't work as fine as it should do..
But please tell me more about making roms.
Thank you
this is best way to find how to do it, a lot of good infos..
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+make+a+custom+rom
haha..
Thank you.. I will ask google for this
http://theunlockr.com/2010/04/15/ho...m-for-android-part-2-creating-your-first-rom/
- I copied the system.img (system.rfs - renamed; 2.3.3 and 2.3.6 tested) and the boot.img (blackhawk's) into the original_update directory.
- Setup working folder from rom
- csc files / directories into extracted system folder
- no more changes (no a2sd, no root, ...)
- built (zipalign, edify)
- used blackhawks updater script and binary and came to the end of building zip file
- signed
- flashed
- freezes while Samsung Galaxy Ace logo appears on screen
What did I wrong? I'll go crazy with it..
My zip file doesn't contain a data folder. Bad?
Best regards
Marcus
Hi again,
with backuped files it works..
http://www.mediafire.com/?6nz64e5x5991u30
2.3.3 rooted without additional apps..
only stock apps
Thanks to all of you for your help
Best regards
Marcus
Hello,
I'm successfully booting a second Rom on my SD Card. Here is what I did
- Build custom ICS kernel. Source from SpeedMod K3-3
- Make a copy of current rom and put on SD card.
- Boot the rom on the SD Card using the custom kernel
I'm currently testing a function to switch the rom by pressing the home/or any key button during boot.
I'll post the kernel and instruction how to setup a rom on the SD card soon.
Reserved
Reserved1
I'm liking the sound of this.....
Not sent from an I phone....cos I'm not a fanny.
heard that it's more difficult than on htc devices. nice though if u manage to get it working. looking forward to this, thanks!
chuandinh said:
Hello,
I'm successfully booting a second Rom on my SD Card. Here is what I did
- Build custom ICS kernel. Source from SpeedMod K3-3
- Make a copy of current rom and put on SD card.
- Boot the rom on the SD Card using the custom kernel
I'm currently testing a function to switch the rom by pressing the home/or any key button during boot.
I'll post the kernel and instruction how to setup a rom on the SD card soon.
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I'm sorry, but placeholders aren't allowed in Development. When you're ready to post with files, links, etc. you can then open up a thread in Development.
Sounds good.
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Im waiting please update the thread with kernel and instructions asap.
Thanx for your work
Mark me as very interested
Oh my good ,,, we are waiting ^_^
Interesting, looking forward to it!
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Update: Sorry guys, I've been busy, so I couldn't have enough time to write the instruction. It's very easy to set up with my scripts.
1. Install any ICS rom - flash the rom like you've been doing. (be careful about EMMC brick, please don't wipe using unsafe kernel, even if you are on my modified kernel)
2. Flash my scripts using CWM to copy current rom to the SD card.
3. Flash My modified speedmod ICS K3-3
4. Reboot
Please note that, this method only works if both roms are ICS. It will not work if you have one rom is GB and one rom is ICS. Unless, somebody can make a kernel that works for both GB and ICS.
I'm test couple of changes to the config file before upload the script & kernel.
wow great
please post some videos too
Looks promissing
A rom to be used on work and another to use at home *_*
Will the apps be shared between the roms?
Good idea, that's what I'm trying to do. I have a init script that you can use the same application file to save space. It's working on my old roms. I've not tested it with ICS roms. I got a lot of force closes when I try to share both apk and data.
projeto56 said:
Looks promissing
A rom to be used on work and another to use at home *_*
Will the apps be shared between the roms?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748588 for updates
Please read this carefully ! Don´t continue if you don´t understand the following easy statements !
1. I am not a Developer ! Nothing of the following Apps/Roms/Tools I post here are made by myself, I am just using them !
2. Do not follow this guide if you plan to use your SII the next 2 hours! (seriously)
3. If anything goes wrong, it is not my fault! It´s the way I made it...Please, think about every step you do, it´s your Phone
4. Do not follow this if you don´t know how to flash a Kernel or a custom Rom and you know that you will be to lazy to learn this with the help of this awesome XDA Forum (like I did)
5. If you find something confusing and can not find a Solution feel free to ask. But please, be nice !
6. English is not my Mom´s language and even tho I do like it, I am sure you will find mistakes. Sorry about this !
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My Motivation
I do like Cyanogenmod as many of you do. Due to Samsung´s strange behaviour the CM Team still has a hard time with Google´s Jelly Bean on our Galaxy S2. It still causes troubles here and there, even tho the Developers did and do a amazing job on it. Many words, I know, ok, let me get the facts straight : I LOVE CM but I NEED some Samsung stuff.
In the past, with ICS it was possible, thanks to some very (very!!!!) good Developers, to dual boot Samsung ICS Rom and CM Roms. When Jelly Bean leak came out, we had to realize that this wasnt possible anymore as we now got the /preload partition because our /system partition wasnt big enough anymore to carry all needed files.
Even tho it is possible to use jazzk´s chameleon and CM Rom with DorimanX Kernel because jazzk didnt use the /preload partition, it was impossible to use another Stock or custom Samsung Rom.
That bugged me.
Thanks and Credits for all they have done to :
The Cyanogenmod Team for CM10.1
dorimanx for his awesome Kernels
tedascuen for sharing the stock XWLS8 Rom
_Sofos_ for sharing the XWLSD Rom
Goldieking and his Team for his awesome Mods
All those who helped me in this Thread (mentioned below)
Chainfire, of course for so much!
Jrummy Apps inc. for Root Browser Lite
The XDA Comunity for sooo much
My Wife for her Laptop and coffee
Forgot your Name ? Give me a hint!
Update 20.03.2013
I have been a bit lazy lately with all this but I tested some of the DorimanX Kernels. It seems that Kernel 8.3 and higher are more than OK now for booting both, CM and Sammy Roms. To me, as I didn´t follow all this very close, it got a bit confusing. Please read the last Pages, there are always some nice guys testing this & that AND they also give support.
Update 28.02.2013 Part 1
If you are looking for more different Setups / Videos & Tutorials, they are now in Post #6
Update 28.02.2013 Part 2
There has been a lot of confusion with several Updates in CM 10.1. While this is a very good Step ahead for Open Source Projects, it makes Dual Boot with Samsung based Roms a bit harder. dorimanx has been working hard to get it all running, even Dual boot between CM10.1 and XWLSD is possible but for me and many others, Camera and Video is broken in the Sammy Rom. I will edit this as soon as this is fixed because IMO his Version 8 is another Masterpiece.
But for now this will be a "dirty" or "faked" Dual Boot.
What you need :
- DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION" (Thanks to THE RED BLUR for your help)
- Any AOSP/AOKP Rom you want to use
- PreLoadLSDrom.zip (More Details)
(This is an edited XWLSD Rom that fits into our /preload Partition. DON´T use as FIRST Rom, it has NO Kernel)
- Time
Now we start :
- Flash the AOSP/AOKP you want to use as FIRST (!) Rom
- Set it up and (optional if you need the boot.img or just to have a running System backed up) make a Backup from Recovery
- Flash the DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION"
- Reboot into its Recovery and prepare 2nd Rom
- Install PreLoadLSDrom.zip
- Boot into 2nd Rom to see if it works
- Done for now
With this Setup you now have 2 independent Systems on your Phone. Flashing another Open Source Rom in FIRST will not touch your Sammy Rom as all (AFAIK) Open Source Roms don´t use/touch the /preload Partition.
Please note, flashing any Sammy Rom, that´s not edited for this, will delete this Setup.
As long as you are using one of the "older" Open Source Roms you can now boot both Roms from the DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION"
If you use a Open Source Rom with the new Video Drivers (and all these things I don´t understand) you will now need to install the corresponding Kernel each time you want to switch between the Roms. For now, I can confirm that Dorimanx 8 runs perfect with CM10.1 (24th build) because I tested it. So, you may now flash the "LSD EDITION" for the LSD Rom or the DorimanX 8 Kernel for your AOSP/AOKP Rom. This is dirty for now but it´s safe and working. And I am sure there will be a fix for this, soon!
Update 28.02.2013 Part 3
I moved my first Tutorials to Post #3. This got way to confusing here.. Also, this Post is edited to make it easier for the People to find what they are searching for.
Greetings
Thomas
wow, that's amazing man! but dorimax gives me a lot of FC and reboots... I'll wait a week or two before doing this.
How it all began...
Please read this carefully ! Don´t continue if you don´t understand the following easy statements !
1. I am not a Developer ! Nothing of the following Apps/Roms/Tools I post here are made by myself, I am just using them !
2. Do not follow this guide if you plan to use your SII the next 2 hours! (seriously)
3. If anything goes wrong, it is not my fault! It´s the way I made it...Please, think about every step you do, it´s your Phone
4. Do not follow this if you don´t know how to flash a Kernel or a custom Rom and you know that you will be to lazy to learn this with the help of this awesome XDA Forum (like I did)
5. English is not my Mom´s language and even tho I do like it, I am sure you will find mistakes. Sorry about this !
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My Motivation
I do like Cyanogenmod as many of you do. Due to Samsung´s strange behaviour the CM Team still has a hard time with Google´s Jelly Bean on our Galaxy S2. It still causes troubles here and there, even tho the Developers did and do a amazing job on it. Many words, I know, ok, let me get the facts straight : I LOVE CM but I NEED some Samsung stuff.
In the past, with ICS it was possible, thanks to some very (very!!!!) good Developers, to dual boot Samsung ICS Rom and CM Roms. When Jelly Bean leak came out, we had to realize that this wasnt possible anymore as we now got the /preload partition because our /system partition wasnt big enough anymore to carry all needed files.
Even tho it is possible to use jazzk´s chameleon and CM Rom with DorimanX Kernel because jazzk didnt use the /preload partition, it was impossible to use another Stock or custom Samsung Rom.
That bugged me.
What I had was :
- a stock deodexed and rooted Jelly Bean Rom by Samsung from here
- a CM 10.1 Rom from here
- THE DorimanX Kernel 7.44 from here
- Rootbrowser Lite from Market (don´t know how to link it, but you will find it)
- TIME
If you have what I had, you can try the following lines...
First of all, I flashed the stock deodexed and rooted Rom I mentioned above (thanks to tedascuen for sharing)
I finished the complete Setup of the Rom, including Google Account, WLAN settings..
Now :
- download Rootbrowser Lite from Market
- use Rootbrowser Lite (now called RB) to delete all apps from /system/apps that I don´t need/use
- after that, reboot into stock recovery by holding Volume up + Home + Power
- do a Factory Reset
- reboot the System and finish the Setup of the Rom (as above)
- download RB Lite from Market again
- use RB to copy big files from /preload/symlink/system/apps to a folder in /data/apps/ that I named "sysapps"
Big Files I moved :
- ClockPackage.apk
- MusicPlayer.apk
- SamsungIME.apk
- SecBrowser.apk
- SecContacts.apk
- SecEmail.apk
- SecExchange.apk
- SecGallery2.apk
- SecLauncher2.apk
- SecMms.apk
- SecPhone.apk
- VideoPlayer.apk
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- now delete the old symlinks in /system/apps of the Files above (you will get some errors/FC while doing this)
- now switch to /data/apps/sysapps and start to create new symlinks with RB by longpressing the file and "create shortcut"
- switch to /system/apps again and paste the shortcut (important, do this one by one, show some patience)
- after you created all new symlinks, reboot the system, you will see, all apps work again!
- most of the other apps from /preload/symlink/system/apps will fit into /system/apps but don´t move useless apps like all apps containing "test" in their name or google plus (you can install that later from market) or "swype" or.... I am to lazy to write down all apps I didnt move but with a bit of common sense you will make it for sure.
- after moving the apps to /system/apps you will see that all apps you moved will be set to rw-r-r and all symlinks you created will be set to rwx-rwx-rwx, thats fine !
- reboot the phone, everything should work fine
If so...
- flash the DorimanX Kernel 7.44 and
- reboot into his recovery
- switch to dual-boot options and set up the 2nd Rom
- clone 1st Rom to 2nd Rom
- reboot into 2nd Rom just to check if it works (it will)
now...
- reboot into recovery and install the CM10.1 made by MCM from here
- after the installation has finished, reboot the system and let CM10.1 boot
(GAPPS are not needed, yet but you may install them before you boot into CM)
- I really hope the CM has booted fine, now open STweaks
- in STweaks, change OpenSource Gralloc to Samsung´s Gralloc
- reboot the system and check in STweaks if the change worked (Samsung´s Gralloc)
now...
- reboot into recovery and flash the DorimanX Kernel again (or use Odin)
- after that, reboot again and you will see the Dual Boot Screen, you can choose first or second Rom
- DONE !!!
Another Way was...
Due to my slow internet connection I will only provide the way and the updater script here. Anybody who likes to help may link the Rom with the updated files here, this would be very kind !
To do what I did I used this : Notepad++ and 7zip !
Ok, lets go !!
- copy the stock deodexed Rom I mentioned above (for the lazy people, Link) to your PC
- Use 7zip to unzip the Rom (or any other tool!)
- unzip the attached file and replace the updater-script in /META-INF/com/google/android/ (in the unzipped Rom)
- in the unzipped Rom, go to /preload/symlink/system and move the complete "app" folder to /data/app
- your data folder should look like this : /data/app/app
- delete the now empty /preload folder
- use 7zip to compress data+META-INF+system+temp folders again
- copy your new compressed ROM on your SD Card
- boot your phone into recovery and install your ROM
- done !
I just did this exactly that way (after editing the updater script) and it worked perfectly for me. I can´t tell about performance or problems as I just tested this to see if it will run. Any feedback is more than appreciated.
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I didnt do this very often so please take it easy on me and don´t bash me to hell if it was a stupid idea or impossible to follow at all. It´s just the way it worked out for me after several hours of testing.
Credits and Thanks to :
The Cyanogenmod Team, especially mcm811 for CM10.1
dorimanx for his awesome Kernel
Chainfire, of course for so much!
tedascuen for sharing the stock Rom
Jrummy Apps inc. for Root Browser Lite
The XDA Comunity for sooo much
My Wife for her Laptop and coffee
Greetings
Thomas
Re: Dual boot Samsung Jelly Bean and Cyanogenmod 10 (my way to make it)
Nice work around :thumbup:
Sending...
CWM flashable .zip
Interesting approach!
Can someone try to make clean`n lite CWM flashable zip from XWLS8 to use it with dual boot?
I also miss some things from CM10.1 when same time there are some "must have" things on Sammy`s.
More tutorials / videos / links
MORE SETUPS / TUTORIALS / GUIDES / VIDEOS
A complete Guide to setup Resurrection Remix 3.1.3 and Omega v20 LSD made by jootanen is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
A complete Guide to set up paranoidandroid 2.99 and NeatROM full LS8 made by jootanen is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
A complete Guide to set up a modified XWLS8 with Amazing Rom DevDroid including Downloadlinks made by Urmas1 is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
Now we even got a Video made by bombaybadboy ! Klick here to watch it!
Thank you very much for it !!
And yet another Video by bombaybadboy, DUALBOOT XYLON 4.2.2 with NEATROM FULL, klick here
Thank you very much for it !!
Thanks to THE RED BLUR for the Heads up, there is now a modified DorimanX Kernel to Dual Boot with XWLSD Sammy Rom!!! Klick here to find out how !!!
Once again, thank you and all the others very much !!!!
I made a very "lite" Version of XWLSD, if you like to see & test it, klick here
Please don´t forget to hit the "Thanks" Button if you like it. It is just a little Klick for you but, in my case, it leaves a big smile for us
22.02.2013
Thanks to the great Idea and work of hawkerpaul there is now another, way easier and more simple way to setup 2 Roms for Dual Boot ! (look here for his thread)
I will try to explain as good as I can with a Samsung Rom (XWLSD) that I modified to make it run with another, Kernel compatible AOSP Rom !
Once again, all Credits for the "Magic" of the ROMs go to their respective Developers. I just modified the Updater Script a little, removed a lot of "Bloatware" and moved as many Apps as possible to /system partition. The /preload/symlink/system/app folder only contains a few Apps and has only about 80MB now.
Now we can use the /preload partition with both Roms which gives us much more smoothness/speed and an overall more stable system!
Before you start please note !
- The "myLSDrom.zip" contains a modified DorimanX 7.44 Kernel that is able to run XWLSD Sammy Rom (Thanks to THE RED BLUR for the Heads up)(Post). So, for now, the 2nd Rom needs to be compatible with this Kernel or you need to search another Kernel for this by yourself. I can and will not support this as I am not a Developer but a simple User and I am very happy with this Setup right now.
- The "myLSDrom.zip" also contains Goldieking´s amazing TeamAllianceMod. Why ? Because I LOVE it.
- I removed as much Samsung Stuff as possible. Even Samsung IME got replaced by Xperia S Kexyboard from here. If you don´t like my Setup you can do this by yourself with a XWLSD Rom, just let me know if you need help. I will try to write down a Tutorial !
1. Download myLSDrom.zip from here
2. Download the Rom you like to have as second one
3. Download hawkerpaul´s GS2PreloadRestore v1.04 and GS2PreloadBackup v1.03 from here (Downloadlink not yet ready)
4. Put all Files somewhere on your SD Card (internal/external) where you will find it later
5. Install myLSDrom.zip as first Rom and set it up
6. Boot into Recovery and Backup the Rom
7. Run GS2PreloadBackup v1.03 to backup the /preload/symlink Folder (install zip from SD Card will start it)
8. Now install the 2nd Rom
- usually while we install a Rom, the /system partition gets formatted. When we install a ROM as second, the Kernel leads to /preload as system partition. That´s why we usually lose all Files inside /preload. Thanks to hawkerpaul, that´s no Problem anymore
9. Run GS2PreloadRestore v1.04 to restore the backup of our /preload/symlink
10. DONE !!!!
If you run into Problems, please do not quote this all!
Re: Dual boot Samsung Jelly Bean and Cyanogenmod 10 (my way to make it)
ohwarumbloss said:
I will provide a cwm Backup when I find the time, but this may take some time! Or maybe we find a Dev to make a real .zip to do the job
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I'm patiently waiting for the tests because I wondered use dual boot with the LS8 and CM10.
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Updated
OP updated, please give me some Feedback, I hope it will work out !
Also, it would be very nice if someone could upload the modified ROM and provide a link (my internet is awesome slow...)
Thanks & Greetings
Thomas
ohwarumbloss said:
OP updated, please give me some Feedback, I hope it will work out !
Also, it would be very nice if someone could upload the modified ROM and provide a link (my internet is awesome slow...)
Thanks & Greetings
Thomas
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Made by instructions, do not have time to test it today by myself.
link removed
Gimme feedback, share if slow etc.
EDIT: OP, you can put link to the first post.
Urmas1 said:
Made by instructions, do not have time to test it today by myself.
DOWNLOAD
Gimme feedback, share if slow etc.
EDIT: OP, you can put link to the first post.
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Thank you very much !
Nevermind, I added it
Nice to see this, really !
Greetings,
Thomas
Sry guys, I got:
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Opening package...
Flashing aborted
Seems not working this way
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [Updater Script & TestRom added]
Looks like you proved me wrong about duel booting after all. Nice work :thumbup:
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Sry guys, I got:
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Opening package...
Flashing aborted
Seems not working this way
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I have made a "Lite" Version of the Stock Rom and will upload it now at my parents in law's home. Don't worry, give me 1 or 2 hours
Greetings!
Thomas
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bombaybadboy said:
Looks like you proved me wrong about duel booting after all. Nice work :thumbup:
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Nah, that was a complete different Situation and you were right
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The EASY way
Ok, now I think I got this running!
Please note, all warnings, thanks and credits are in the very first Post. Please make sure you have read and understand them all!!
Thanks for your Attention
Follow these few steps careful and you will end up like I did, with a CM10.1 and a Samsung Jelly Bean XWLS8 Rom on the same Phone.
1. Download your favorite CM 10 or CM 10.1 Rom
2. Download the modified Stock deodexed & rooted XWLS8 Sammy Rom from here or the FULL ROM provided by Troubadour666, thank you very much for this !!
- the modified Stock is very "Lite" but I will write down the way to get the missing files if you need them !
- the FULL ROM provided by Troubadour666 contains ALL FILES !
3. Copy both Roms and the DorimanX 7.44 Kernel to the root of your SD Card, or wherever, just make sure you´ll be able to find them later !
4. CAREFUL ! PLEASE DO THIS STEP BY STEP !!!
5. Install the "literom.zip" (the downloaded modified Stock Rom)
6. Let it boot completely (important) with the stock Kernel (important) (this may take a while but it will boot!!)
7. Now install the DorimanX Kernel and boot into its Recovery
8. Setup the 2nd Rom
9. Clone 1st Rom to 2nd Rom
10. Try to boot into 2nd Rom (I hope it will) and let it boot, just to make sure
11. Reboot into DorimanX Recovery, do a Factory Reset/Wipe all
12. Install the CM Rom of your choice (my choice : MCM´s builds, AWESOME!) and let it boot completely (Gapps are not needed right now)
13. CAREFUL ! PLEASE READ !!!
14. If you are using MCM´s CM 10.1 you need to (thanks to unexist6969 for that Info!!!!)
- start STweaks
- in systemsettings, change Gralloc to "Samsung Gralloc"
- exit STweaks and reboot once to check if Samsung Gralloc is applied
- if so, reboot into Recovery again
15. Install the DorimanX Kernel again (cwm or odin, I prefer CWM flash, never had problems or yellow Triangle)
16. Reboot, you just set up a nice running Dual Boot System ! Congratulations !!
Hint : If you run into a bootloop after step 16, hold Volume up+Home+Power till you enter Recovery and wipe cache and Dalvik cache, this will work
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Please note : If you want to apply any visual Mod on this, you need to change a lot of things. An Example, I am using the Alliance AOSP Mod (AWESOME stuff,LINK) and I had to copy the Files manually because the Mod points to /preload..but don´t worry, copy n paste will do, they allready did all the MAGIC (seriously great stuff) !
If you miss Samsung Stuff follow these easy steps :
- Get the Full Rom from first Post
- inside you will find a Folder called "Preload" extract that on your PC
- copy the Apps you missed to your Phone SD Card
- now use Root Browser Lite to copy them to /data/apps/apps
- Longpress (RB Lite) the File and tap "create shortcut"
- Switch to /system/apps and paste the shortcut
- Do this with each File and reboot, DONE.
This may sound complicated but really, it isnt. Don´t be afraid to ask questions that are not answered here or in First Post!!
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Important : All MIRRORS are very welcome as i don´t know how Google Drive handles Bandwith. Also, feel free to post your own Full or modded Versions here as long as you give propper Credits to the DEVELOPERS. Please keep in mind, we are nothing without them!
If your Version is confirmed to be working I will add it here (if you like).
Greetings & thanks for your Attention
Thomas
It Works
So as i say to you in MP, i download the files in post 9 (removed since)
and i repack it as a normal flashable ZIP , with WINRAR , i add last dori in too
and i flash it in second rom. before that i format second rom data and cache, wipe data/cache too.
so I boot and i m happy with my ls8n in rom2. thank's for that !
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [ROM ADDED]
Script worked with neatrom full. Just needed rename sale to tmp.
Cloned 1st ROM to 2nd ROM and viewed current status and it didn't show 2nd ROM.
installed cm10.1 to 1st ROM and changed gralloc to Samsung.
Installed dorimanx 7.45 and booted but there wasn't any dual boot screen, just dorimanx logo.
I'll try this again later today with new steps
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jootanen said:
Script worked with neatrom full. Just needed rename sale to tmp.
Cloned 1st ROM to 2nd ROM and viewed current status and it didn't show 2nd ROM.
installed cm10.1 to 1st ROM and changed gralloc to Samsung.
Installed dorimanx 7.45 and booted but there wasn't any dual boot screen, just dorimanx logo.
I'll try this again later today with new steps
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Hey,
thanks for feedback!
I think the NeatRom Updater Script is very different to the Stock one but I seriously don´t know for sure. I can only tell that the way I described will work wih the Download I provided (tested by myself) and DorimanX 7.44. If you find the Time, try it with the Rom I provided (literom.zip) from Post #15 and follow the Steps again. If you run into Problems then, maybe me or another User will be able to help you.
But in generally I would expect the Problems in the different UpdaterScript.
If you want to use NeatRom you may still try my first way in First Post (manually moving the Files)
Hope that helped a bit!
Greetings
Thomas
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [ROM ADDED]
OK, I'll test test ROM and see if it works. And test more with neatrom full
And do I have to do that gralloc thing? Can you explain why is this needed?
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jootanen said:
OK, I'll test test ROM and see if it works. And test more with neatrom full
And do I have to do that gralloc thing? Can you explain why is this needed?
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I can not really explain, I followed a hint from Unexist6969. Fact is, MCM's build will not run with DorimanX if you don't change it.
A wild guess is the Ram allocation to Graphics is different in Open Source Gralloc but if you want to go deeper into this you may ask a Developer.
Greetings
Thomas
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