Wants to upgrade my Android OS for defy +mb526 - Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi friends...I brought my phone 6 months back and since than I am using the same without any change. I would like to do rooting, flashing my ROM or changing my ROM or kernel or what ever that be than taking back up my original OS and installing a new but a stable OS. I am not a software geek so I am a little low at this, plz can you all guide me out in simple word . I know everything is available in this forum but there are few misleading ways posted too. Plz post the correct way.
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Whats the build number of your current ROM.?

Build number is 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
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jountha said:
Hi friends...I brought my phone 6 months back and since than I am using the same without any change. I would like to do rooting, flashing my ROM or changing my ROM or kernel or what ever that be than taking back up my original OS and installing a new but a stable OS. I am not a software geek so I am a little low at this, plz can you all guide me out in simple word . I know everything is available in this forum but there are few misleading ways posted too. Plz post the correct way.
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hi, root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595013
best rom, last android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702

thanks. But I thought rooting doesn't required any download?? And it started directly from wipe...it was too fast explanation for a non technical person like me
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It does require a download.

Can I take back up for my old stock of ROM so that if I stuck any were I can reset to old way?
Also if I put a new ROM and new OS will it decrease my internal memory??
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[Q] android noob

Having taken the plunge for my first android phone namely the SE X10 on a standard rom and already rooted it, I'm just wondering if any of you would like to give me some tips on what to do next with this phone having being a wm 6.1 user for many years I'm at a bit of a loss with this one I've never used linux or any of the derivatives of that software which I'm lead to believe android is based, so pretty much clueless with this one kind regards Mcpaddy.
Sorry forgot to mention it has android 2.1 update 1 installed on it and its the X10I regards Mcpaddy.
Mcpaddy said:
Having taken the plunge for my first android phone namely the SE X10 on a standard rom and already rooted it, I'm just wondering if any of you would like to give me some tips on what to do next with this phone having being a wm 6.1 user for many years I'm at a bit of a loss with this one I've never used linux or any of the derivatives of that software which I'm lead to believe android is based, so pretty much clueless with this one kind regards Mcpaddy.
Sorry forgot to mention it has android 2.1 update 1 installed on it and its the X10I regards Mcpaddy.
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Good places to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989129
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&pagename=SonyEricssonXperiaX10
Basically you need to decide whether you want to go with a totally custom ROM, or modify the SE 2.1 ROM.
If you go total custom there are some guides to do it as telmoabff linked above.
I chose to just mod the 2.1 SE ROM and there are many different options you can go with, also many guides which will help you out.
You can get some very good customization / performance out of the 2.1 SE ROM...however, to get the absolute best performance / totally custom you will have to go with one of the user developed ROMs.
(Since I am kind-of new to this as well someone please correct me if I am wrong.)
I would root, install xrecovery and then z's freex10 b4 froyo rom as its the simplest and most stable rom i have tried. Once you have it running good then make a backup and try out any of the roms that float your boat, you can always just restore back to z's rom if things go wrong. Very hard to break the x10 have put mine in bootloop bout 6 times trying out the cool stuff on here but always been able to fix it!
Just my opinion tho
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FreeX10 is the base for which all of the X10 Froyo ROMs are built, if you want something that has more tweaks and features Wolfbreak's CyanogenMod 6.1.3 ROM is a good one with a lot of support and features. Id go custom if I were you mainly because of the fact that 2.1 doesnt support Flash or app2sd which are 2 features that really make android great.
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If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
Or you can use freex10 and simply flash cyanogen settings via xrecovery
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If you want to stick with stock you should sysctl and jit along with few build.prop mods. Just search the forums. I would recommend the Z's freex10 rom for speed and stability. Tripmiui rom for something different.
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Sorry all was expecting an email to tell me if anyone had replied to my post I apologise for seeming ignorant thank you all for your suggestions

I9100G users Unite!

Introduction
I've had my I9100G for more than a week now and to date there's no hint of anyone working on a custom ROM or mod for it. I guess we'll have to resign ourselves to the fact that it's not really a popular model for the regular devs and if we want to get some mods or custom roms on our phones, we have to do it ourselves. I'm currently working on customising my phone, but since I have a day job and little actual experience in Android, it's going to take some time before I can put anything out. So I'm inviting fellow I9100G users to join me in the effort to get some mods developed for the I9100G.
Kernel
Firstly, the kernel. AFAIK, there are two available kernels so far for the I9100G - KH4 (Android 2.3.4) and KI1 (Android 2.3.5). There are rooted versions for both, but as of now only the KH4 one has CWM recovery. In addition, Samsung has released the source code for the KH4, but I'm yet to find the source code for the KI1. I'l like to develop for the KI1, but without a source code and CWM recovery for the kernel, efforts are limited. So I appeal to anyone who knows where we can get the source code for KI1 or can help get CWM on the KI1, please respond!
Mods
So far I've deodexed my phone running on KI1 and managed to get the battery percentage mod on it using the UOT. That one's pretty simple. This weekend I hope to try some more mods like the Advance Power Menu, for one. Once I get that done, I'll share on xda. Appreciate suggestions on what mod we can apply that's useful, but too complicated. If anyone manage to produce mods for your I9100G, appreciate if you could share.
Hopefully once we have a few mods done for the I9100G, we can consolidate them into a custom ROM for our phone.
Let's work together to make our phone better!
I would like to join with little experience on android .
I understand our target is to make custom Rom for the g model, but do you think its we can make it possible to flash other i9100 custom roms with sgx 540 processor ?
Can we have a list of things to start with to acheive that?
Btw, i tried deodexeding and i didn't success. Any advice on this .
Thanks
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Hi ss219100g,
We can't flash I9100 custom ROMs into the I9100G. I tried flashing VillainRom onto mine, but I couldn't make it work. Needs someone with more knowledge and experience, I suppose. All I can try right now is try to apply various modes I pick up from xda onto my phone.
So far I've managed to apply the Battery percentage and Advanced Power Menu mods. I'll share them later today. I'm still looking around for the next thing to try. Any suggestions?
For deodexing, I used xUltimate. The link's here:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/47283-release-xultimate.html
Basically, I copied the contents of /system/app and /system/framework to \origi_frame\ and \origi_app\, run the tool, then copied the results back onto the phone. Remember to delete the *.odex files in the phone.
hi, i one of the new sgs2g user.
i would like to join and hoping if we could ever make some custom rom for this version.
but i still noob bout android, and this is my first android phone.
i was able to root my dzki1 kernel, using insecure kernel and abd command, but unable to flash cwm recovery, is there way to flash it?
and other thing, what is deodex and odex? i try google,but could not understand
KI1 root kernel with CMW released
hahaboy said:
KI1 root kernel with CMW released
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Please share the link. TQVM
hahaboy said:
KI1 root kernel with CMW released
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It's not the one from Odia's thread, is it? I tried that one but it's rooted, but doesn't have CWM.
so meaning to say that until to-date there are no available custom ROM for the GT-I9100G devices??
aidfarh said:
It's not the one from Odia's thread, is it? I tried that one but it's rooted, but doesn't have CWM.
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Ya, i tried. No cmw... Sad..
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm fairly sure the only issues you have are with te modem that's installed causing degraded data network service. I can test tonight as I have a 8100g laying around atm.
Scratch that it was the 9100T i was thinking of
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i9100G CWM + root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
please show me how to add % power bar...please
endless_sia said:
please show me how to add % power bar...please
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In short:
1) Root
2) Deodex - use xUltimate
3) Use UOT Kitchen
Sorry I can't give more details. I'm away from my PC right now. Please search for the above tools.
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aidfarh said:
In short:
1) Root
2) Deodex - use xUltimate
3) Use UOT Kitchen
Sorry I can't give more details. I'm away from my PC right now. Please search for the above tools.
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thanks for help, i did it!!!working fine now hehe!!
Anyone could show me where is the basic information to customize/package SGSII firmware? So far, I've been unable to find these basic informations
*only for *I9100G* first custom ROM based on DZKJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341288
Tested working fine with i9100g dzki1
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thanx..currently downloading...
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have you guys tried flashing any custom themes ?
the only one working for me is battery %
and is there anyone working on an optimized kernel ? MyGKernel is very good but it isn't optimized and not overclockable as far as i know!
ss2i9100g said:
*only for *I9100G* first custom ROM based on DZKJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341288
Tested working fine with i9100g dzki1
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anyone tried this custom ROM? encountered the yellow triangle?
zarboga said:
anyone tried this custom ROM? encountered the yellow triangle?
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i did and that's normal, you get a yellow triangle because you installed an unofficial (insecure) rom or kernel, don't worry about it, it doesn't affect the stability of your phone in any way, it's just for saying that you have intalled a custom feature (rom or kernel)!

[Q] Can anyone please help me here - Noob. <)

Hi, I'm a noob just bought a new Defy (my first Android device)
I know this will annoy most of you here, but I have been reading this forum for past few days but couldn't come to a conclusion. So thought of posting a new thead.
I have a Defy running on Eclair and wanted to upgrade to 2.3 or to some custom ROMS, but I got too much confused reading all about Stock ROMS, CM7, CM9, MIUI and other Custom ROMS.
I just want to upgrade my phone from 2.1 and I desire a ROM which will give me Great Performance and Good Battery Life.
Can anyone here be kind enough and give me a simple explanation of what should I do.
You can post a wacky caption as well.
Thank for any help.
addu said:
Hi, I'm a noob just bought a new Defy (my first Android device)
I know this will annoy most of you here, but I have been reading this forum for past few days but couldn't come to a conclusion. So thought of posting a new thead.
I have a Defy running on Eclair and wanted to upgrade to 2.3 or to some custom ROMS, but I got too much confused reading all about Stock ROMS, CM7, CM9, MIUI and other Custom ROMS.
I just want to upgrade my phone from 2.1 and I desire a ROM which will give me Great Performance and Good Battery Life.
Can anyone here be kind enough and give me a simple explanation of what should I do.
You can post a wacky caption as well.
Thank for any help.
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congrats on your new defy.
read this
any other help pm me or post it.
Thanks, that clears lot things.
Can you suggest me which ROM should i choose? as i said in previous post i want to upgrade. I'm just confused with so many options. Should i go for stock ones or the custom ones? Or which one is most stable. M just looking for speed and battery life.
Thanka for your time.
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Don't have time to give instructions now, but DO NOT flash a full 2.3.6 sbf/upgrade to 2.3.6! Stay on froyo. It is possible to run all custom roms with this as base, also the newest 2.3.6 gingerbread ROMs. Someone please specify for the guy^^
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Okay thanks mate for that info.
Currently i'm on Eclair so i think first of all i have to upgrade to froyo then i can think of going to cm7 and othet custom roms, right?
As you all would have played with lot of custom roms, can anyone suggest me which one should i go with?
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It's really just a matter of taste. Here are some of the main categories of custom roms:
MIUI
CM7
Modified stock roms
CM9 and CM9 based ICS roms (that's ICS, android 4 . Not stable yet, maybe never 100% without unlocked bootloader )
There are many different flavours to choose from within most of these categories, but there are already a lot of threads about this. You need to read, read, read before you start flashing custom roms. Have you read the All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide? Every defy user should read it. Every single day a noob starts a new thread about a bricked defy: "please help me, my father will kill me if he finds out about my defy", etc, etc. These questions have ben answered 1,000,000 times already, so use the search function before posting!
By the way this thread should be moved to the Q&A section. Moderator will take care of that when it's reported...
Questions go in the Q&A section

[Q] Moving I5801 from DXJPC to DDJP6 ROM

Hi,
I am having I5801 with DXJPC ROM installed in it, facing issue like hanging phone and slow performance.
I want to move it to DDJP6 version of ROM
Could you please suggest the process to do it....
And if any other upgrade available, please suggest to move onto.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372414
p.s.: search before opening new thread, please
Hi,
I have already updated to 2.2 from 2.1 using ODIN only..
i am on DXJPC froyo ROM now from eclair
My query is if i change ROM to DDJP6, is there any challenge / known issues..???
Could some share their technical expertise or their experience of doing so
P.S - I searched for it, couldn't find anything relating to it
discoversumit said:
Hi,
I have already updated to 2.2 from 2.1 using ODIN only..
i am on DXJPC froyo ROM now from eclair
My query is if i change ROM to DDJP6, is there any challenge / known issues..???
Could some share their technical expertise or their experience of doing so
P.S - I searched for it, couldn't find anything relating to it
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could anyone provide any update on this...?
Q- I am using for I5801DXJPC now, having issues like slow performance, almost no battery backup; want to move to I5801DDJP6, is there any challenge moving into it. OR i will be at same stage after moving from I5801DXJPC to I5801DDJP6...?
Or shall i move to another ROM you could suggest.
please respond
Purumod v3 is my favourite 2.2 rom so I suggest you use thay
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discoversumit said:
could anyone provide any update on this...?
Q- I am using for I5801DXJPC now, having issues like slow performance, almost no battery backup; want to move to I5801DDJP6, is there any challenge moving into it. OR i will be at same stage after moving from I5801DXJPC to I5801DDJP6...?
Or shall i move to another ROM you could suggest.
please respond
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there are lots of roms to look for if u need performance and added features go than for custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234591 as they are fast but don't aspect big difference.
tanmoyc said:
there are lots of roms to look for if u need performance and added features go than for custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234591 as they are fast but don't aspect big difference.
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Thanks for your comments
MicroGeek said:
Purumod v3 is my favourite 2.2 rom so I suggest you use thay
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thanks dear... but i havnt heard much of it about this ROM,
i am thinking for CyanogenMod 7.2 ALPHA 8.3 or Kyrillos 10.6 one... :good:

Installing a Kernel

Well i am very new to all this stuff since this is my first android device. Can anyone please teach me the steps on how to install a kernel on my rom. I do understand that the kernel should be compatible with the custom rom i have, given that I would really like to learn how to do it.
Last time i tried i almost bricked my n7.
Thanks in advanced.
Try using the search function, there is a shed load of information on here rather than asking for your hand to be held.
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