I have a fully stock s4 that's running 4.4.2 and has a 600 chip. I want to root it and have a custom rom to change the feel of it. I use my phone for watching HD videos and music I also do some pentesting using dSploit and a few custom tools. How do I start? What would be the best rom for me?
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SaturnsVoid said:
I have a fully stock s4 that's running 4.4.2 and has a 600 chip. I want to root it and have a custom rom to change the feel of it. I use my phone for watching HD videos and music I also do some pentesting using dSploit and a few custom tools. How do I start? What would be the best rom for me?
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My opinion about the custom roms are:-you will lose warranty, if the rom is not developed for your device you will
brick your phone.. But if you succed you will enjoy the custom roms.. Also check for bugs for that rom.. if you don't want ti have headache.. sorry for my english
SaturnsVoid said:
I have a fully stock s4 that's running 4.4.2 and has a 600 chip. I want to root it and have a custom rom to change the feel of it. I use my phone for watching HD videos and music I also do some pentesting using dSploit and a few custom tools. How do I start? What would be the best rom for me?
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You start by identifying your phone model and start reading and learning the basics. There are countless guides. There are a lot of Q&A threads.
Asking for the best rom is not allowed, because there is no best rom, try it out for yourself.
Lennyz1988 said:
You start by identifying your phone model and start reading and learning the basics. There are countless guides. There are a lot of Q&A threads.
Asking for the best rom is not allowed, because there is no best rom, try it out for yourself.
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Ok, can you lead me to working tutorial on unlocking and being able to change the roms to something better? I don't really care about warranty, its out anyways. I used a app to root it but when i try to udate SuperSU it fails so i don't know if there is some type of feature on the phone thats blocking it or not....
U can see, read and learn here its help full, www.galaxys4root.com if it will help, get bak to once.. Thnks ?
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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)!
Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks
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Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks
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Install taboony 2.2 rom and richards 3.7 kernel. Look in the development section and youll find both there.
Im pretty sure ive seen the market issue around but i never read up on it, just use the search funtion. But the rom and kernel i suggested is faster than what you currently have.
Try this guy, he seems to update his ROMs. VirtuPicasso is discontinued now, no more updates. So stick with the living guys
Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287555
jon-.- said:
Install taboony 2.2 rom and richards 3.7 kernel. Look in the development section and youll find both there.
Im pretty sure ive seen the market issue around but i never read up on it, just use the search funtion. But the rom and kernel i suggested is faster than what you currently have.
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ok thnx ! a mil man - and i also do sigs/gfx , ill upload my work if you want or for those who do, do gfx or w/e
profipix said:
Try this guy, he seems to update his ROMs. VirtuPicasso is discontinued now, no more updates. So stick with the living guys
Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287555
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thnx i knew it waz a bad idea to run this rom , but hey its all trial nd error i guess at least i know how to install them , welp time to back up my apps once again
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PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks
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I'm a bigger noob than u are, so I've some question for u; which I'm afraid to ask the senior members for they might get mad for asking them stupid nooby questions; since you u recently learned these tricks u must be very excited to answer my questions.
Q1 Why and how would I flash custom rom to my a500?
Q2 If I constantly flash rom to my device would it harm my device in any way?
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Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
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Personally i would recommend the Rooted Stock 3.2. I played with few ROMs. And came to conclusion almost all ROMs have some sort issues. Nothing major just different minor ones.
But that Rooted Stock 3.2 is one of the best so far IMO. No issues with any thing runs smoothly/flawlessly. I am using it with Thor Kernel 3.7.
jodiac said:
I'm a bigger noob than u are, so I've some question for u; which I'm afraid to ask the senior members for they might get mad for asking them stupid nooby questions; since you u recently learned these tricks u must be very excited to answer my questions.
Q1 Why and how would I flash custom rom to my a500?
Q2 If I constantly flash rom to my device would it harm my device in any way?
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Dude dont worry about asking nooby question, we were all noob once, hell i still am lol. As long you are being respectful and not bashing on the OS for no reason, no one will mind helping or answering your question. Any way back to your questions
Since you new just a heads up. Dont do OTA 3.2 update, or you will have to downgrade and then Root the device.
A1. I am going to assume you have Rooted Device. Why you flash ROM: Well different ROM comes with different app, and may be some added support to hard wares you want, that your stock dont have. Also they have fix for some problems that the stock has, higher efficiency too may be... you get the point.
How you Flash ROM Video Tutorial to give you general idea: Once you have CWM installed, you just get what ever ROM you like to try, put that in SD card. Go in CWM menu, do the necessary wipes of appropriate section. Then install the ROM from SD.
WHAT EVER ROM YOU DECIDE TO USE, JUST READ EVERY THING CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU DIVE IN IT
As for flashing ROM constantly, it will not harm your device, least not that i am aware off. Just as long as you follow proper instructions. Its just like installing windows on PC over and over...
Hey everyone,
how can i install custom ROM in my Desire HD i dun knw how to use Custom ROM? How to flash mobile ? Anyone kindly help me out please i want to enjoy the Custom Rom feature.
Kindly help me out
Thanks
Go to the development section and read through the guides in the sticky post...
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There are a lot of ways you can do this.
What's on your phone? Froyo, Gingerbread?
Did you do anything to it, so far?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
I used AAHK as it seems to be the easiest way to unlock it.
Just follow the instructions.
I'm running CM7 now and loving it.
Yeah use the ace hack kit...easy squeezy
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Do you have much information on development section...Everything well explained, i learned from there...
The development forums are the best source of knowledge for anything you want to know about modding your DHD, trust me give it a go
And if you're on Telus you will need (like I needed...) to do a goldcard...
I haven't succeed without it ! Even following (almost) every instructions.
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And if you're on Telus you will need (like I needed...) to do a goldcard...
I haven't succeed without it ! Even following (almost) every instructions.
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AAHK does goldcard AUTOMATICALLY no matter the network. Super CID, ROM included. How hard is it for people to just read...
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I have rooted my SGY S5360 and am using the CWM skin thingy(every time u gotta flash it to use cwm-temporary cwm). before flashing a new rom i wish to clarify a few things:
1) can i make a cwm backup of stock rom? if so, how?
2)SGY in different regions of the world have different csc(i think that what it called- like DXKKQ(that was made up, but u know what i mean)
so do i need to worry about this before flashing a rom?
3)do i need to flash kernels after roms for overclocking and stuff?
4)i know best rom threads arent allowed but what im asking for is the name of a good stable rom to start with.
5)what is the whole issue with hyperion 8? can i download it?
i know its a lot but pls bear with me...
thanks!
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I have rooted my SGY S5360 and am using the CWM skin thingy(every time u gotta flash it to use cwm-temporary cwm). before flashing a new rom i wish to clarify a few things:
1) can i make a cwm backup of stock rom? if so, how?
2)SGY in different regions of the world have different csc(i think that what it called- like DXKKQ(that was made up, but u know what i mean)
so do i need to worry about this before flashing a rom?
3)do i need to flash kernels after roms for overclocking and stuff?
4)i know best rom threads arent allowed but what im asking for is the name of a good stable rom to start with.
5)what is the whole issue with hyperion 8? can i download it?
i know its a lot but pls bear with me...
thanks!
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1)in cwm...go to backup and restore..and choose backup
2)no need to worry about that as long as ur device supported by that custom rom
3)yes..for overclocking u can use merruk kernel but it still unstable
4)i suggest u use hyperion 8 or remix or creed or evo
5)not sure about that
yes....he's right
i suggest u don't overclocking you're cpu..
TheStormBreaker said:
I have rooted my SGY S5360 and am using the CWM skin thingy(every time u gotta flash it to use cwm-temporary cwm). before flashing a new rom i wish to clarify a few things:
1) can i make a cwm backup of stock rom? if so, how?
2)SGY in different regions of the world have different csc(i think that what it called- like DXKKQ(that was made up, but u know what i mean)
so do i need to worry about this before flashing a rom?
3)do i need to flash kernels after roms for overclocking and stuff?
4)i know best rom threads arent allowed but what im asking for is the name of a good stable rom to start with.
5)what is the whole issue with hyperion 8? can i download it?
i know its a lot but pls bear with me...
thanks!
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plz dont use merruk.kernel... bcoz it has a lot of bugs & highly unstable. also overclocking didnt give me any increased perfomance...
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Can someone help me decide what ROM to flash on my note 3 or who can tell me whats the best ROM for note 3?
OH! BTW do i have to root my phone first before flashing a custom ROM? I honestly don't know how to ROOT and FLASH(sorry don't have much time to back read coz of my F#cking work) I'd really appreciate if you can help me or give me an easy STEPS for me to follow.
i am looking for a ROM that is stable and fast, i mean i like to play on my note 3 so i'd really like to flash a ROM which is fast and can extend my battery life by tweaking or whatever.
THANKS in advance!!
thirdempire said:
Can someone help me decide what ROM to flash on my note 3 or who can tell me whats the best ROM for note 3?
OH! BTW do i have to root my phone first before flashing a custom ROM? I honestly don't know how to ROOT and FLASH(sorry don't have much time to back read coz of my F#cking work) I'd really appreciate if you can help me or give me an easy STEPS for me to follow.
i am looking for a ROM that is stable and fast, i mean i like to play on my note 3 so i'd really like to flash a ROM which is fast and can extend my battery life by tweaking or whatever.
THANKS in advance!!
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- Asking for the "best" rom is prohibited on XDA, because no one can answer that question
- Regarding rooting before flashing a custom ROM, it is not mandatory. Some custom is pre-rooted already. Or you can root later.
- If you want to root using CF-Auto-Root, I will show you steps, it's very simple and easy, but it will trip the Knox. If you don't want the Knox to be tripped, search for Towelroot instead.
- As for extending battery life, you can try Lean Kernel (I have not tried it).
vndnguyen said:
- Asking for the "best" rom is prohibited on XDA, because no one can answer that question
SORRY I wasn't aware about it and also SORRY for not reading the about RULES :angel:
- Regarding rooting before flashing a custom ROM, it is not mandatory. Some custom is pre-rooted already. Or you can root later.
I have already rooted my NOTE 3 buy using 'Odin' uhm do you think I did the right decision for that?
- As for extending battery life, you can try Lean Kernel (I have not tried it).
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Question again do I FLASH Kernel after I FLASH the custom ROM?
Typically the answer is yes, but I'm not too sure. Please follow the instruction for a specific kernel/rom.
vndnguyen said:
Typically the answer is yes, but I'm not too sure. Please follow the instruction for a specific kernel/rom.
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Can you suggest what ROM to flash?
I've search for the Lean Kernel and I didn't find any mind giving me a Link where to Download that Kernel.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Sorry I personally use stock firmware so I have no idea on custom rom.
here is the main thread of Lean kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488082
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Sorry I personally use stock firmware so I have no idea on custom rom.
here is the main thread of Lean kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488082
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I see. Thank you for helping me out.
thirdempire said:
Can you suggest what ROM to flash?
I've search for the Lean Kernel and I didn't find any mind giving me a Link where to Download that Kernel.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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Lean kernel is here.
It's almost "impossible" to recommend a ROM. Everyone's needs/wishes are different. The best - and only sensible, to be honest - advice I or anyone else can give you is to read read and read again all youcan about a ROM, flash it, see if you like it, and repeat as necessary.
B3311 said:
Lean kernel is here.
It's almost "impossible" to recommend a ROM. Everyone's needs/wishes are different. The best - and only sensible, to be honest - advice I or anyone else can give you is to read read and read again all youcan about a ROM, flash it, see if you like it, and repeat as necessary.
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I'll try that, thank you.
There are so many download link for the Lean Kernel. Which one should i Download for my Note 3?
thirdempire said:
I'll try that, thank you.
There are so many download link for the Lean Kernel. Which one should i Download for my Note 3?
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The dl links don't show for me from my work pc, but if you're in Europe and you have the 9500 version, I'm 99% sure it's 3.11-hlte-Eur or something similar.
Some custom ROMs may come budled with Lean kernel - not sure, I don't use it any more.
I know you're not asking for advice, but I mean well - as you say, you're new to flashing/ROMs etc. If I were you, I'd get to know whichever ROM you decide on first and its capabilities, especially root. Tweaking kernels would be the last thing I'd want to deal with. Trust me, you'll have more than enough tweaking to keep you happy for days irregardless of what ROM you use
B3311 said:
The dl links don't show for me from my work pc, but if you're in Europe and you have the 9500 version, I'm 99% sure it's 3.11-hlte-Eur or something similar.
Some custom ROMs may come budled with Lean kernel - not sure, I don't use it any more.
I know you're not asking for advice, but I mean well - as you say, you're new to flashing/ROMs etc. If I were you, I'd get to know whichever ROM you decide on first and its capabilities, especially root. Tweaking kernels would be the last thing I'd want to deal with. Trust me, you'll have more than enough tweaking to keep you happy for days irregardless of what ROM you use
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Yes that's what i'm doing right now, I've read about this GUMMY ROM i think i'll try this one first
Thanks for everything guys.!