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I have an unlocked, nonrooted AT&T/Rogera N1 running stock froyo (frf91). I am very interested in rooting and flashing CM6 and trying out other custom roms, but if I want to get back to stock froyo, how do I do it?
Keep in mind that I'm a newbie, and yes I've searched the forums but I haven't seen this specific question asked.
Any help is appreciated, since I'm still learning. Thanks.
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Yes, once you're rooted you can switch to any ROM you want with ease, even stock should you wish.
RogerPodacter said:
Yes, once you're rooted you can switch to any ROM you want with ease, even stock should you wish.
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You can even use the ROM Manager application included with CM6 to automagically download and flash stock images. You know, if you wanted to.
Thanks for the help guys!
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Hey everyone,
I have a pretty noob question that I've researched and can't seem to get a good answer for.
I'm running the latest FireFly ROM and I was looking into installing SetiroN's kernal also for a little overclock capability.
What's the process for flashing this kernal? Do I need to restore my phone or anything before doing this? Can I just throw it on my phone and use the SGS Kernal app to install it? All apps and system data are backed up at the moment.
Thanks guys!
xAndrew225x said:
Hey everyone,
I have a pretty noob question that I've researched and can't seem to get a good answer for.
I'm running the latest FireFly ROM and I was looking into installing SetiroN's kernal also for a little overclock capability.
What's the process for flashing this kernal? Do I need to restore my phone or anything before doing this? Can I just throw it on my phone and use the SGS Kernal app to install it? All apps and system data are backed up at the moment.
Thanks guys!
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Disable existing lag fixes
Use the sgs kernel flasher
Swyped from my captivate
thanks I was hoping it was truly that simple
xAndrew225x said:
thanks I was hoping it was truly that simple
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Np
Remember to backup your original kernal first
Swyped from my captivate
Alright everything went very smoothly. I only have one other question which this may not be the best place to ask it but I'll try my luck anyways.
SetiroN's kernal says something about a universal lagfix (stuzpy's or something) and it tells you how to configure it but I can't seem to find how to do that. Is there supposed to be a new app for it? I don't have one.
Thanks again
EDIT: nevermind i found it! it was in CWM recovery
Ok so I was looking into methods on how to speed up my captivate and OCLF came up. I did it and it worked great but as I read on , many said to not use it as it was outdated. Is there something similar that uses a faster file system that I can use? Stock 2.2, Rooted
Eh. Maybe...
If you want really fast speed and dont mind flashing, i would flash firefly 3.0, its pretty safe just make sure you have 100% charge when you do it. Then get the OC/UV kernal onix 2.0.5 and boot into recovery and change the file system to ext4...
Any questions? Make another post here i've already done this and can help you out.
I'm kind of hesitant on flashing a rom :/ is there any other way to do it?
Voodoo lagfix doesn't have a fix for froyo yet. Got any love for flashing a kernal?
The extisz Kernal would be for you It has the Voodoo Fixes and everything. You would just need to get the modded 3e recovery and then get CWM and flash the .zip you can download from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988805
You could always go back to JF6 and mod everything on it, and voodoo would work on that
OR you could just do OCLF its going to be a little increase, not much because the filesystem changes to ext2 not ext4, voodoo does ext4 which is faster
Search for any KB1 kernel in the Dev section. If you want you stay as true to stock as possible, use Supercurio's stock KB1 + Voodoo kernel. It's nothing fancy, but it works really well with stock KB1.
Existz's KB1 kernel is also good. Overstock KB1 1.3 is another.
Sorry for the really nooby question but what is a kernel? And if I flashed a rom or a kernel how would I get back to stock if I ever wanted to? Also does my data carry over from rom to rom?
BlackSideburns said:
Sorry for the really nooby question but what is a kernel? And if I flashed a rom or a kernel how would I get back to stock if I ever wanted to? Also does my data carry over from rom to rom?
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In short, the kernel is what talks to the phone and how fast it functions. If you flashed a ROM or kernel you could get back to stock by using the Odin one-click downloader, and yes your data carries over. You will not loose data unless the modem you are using for a paticular ROM is not very good in your area...which can also be swapped out for a better one.
But you should really read some of the helpful guides about flashing ROMs.. it will answer a lot of your questions, and future questions
Lol, he wasn't talking about internet data, yes your data can be backed up and restored rom to rom with an app called titanium backup.
studacris said:
Lol, he wasn't talking about internet data, yes your data can be backed up and restored rom to rom with an app called titanium backup.
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Lol.. oh yeah oops, haha I don't know why I was thinking that ..facepalm
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Oh, I see. Thanks. One last thing, what is the fastest rom for captivate while still keeping a nice and refined look? Also will by rogers boot up screen change to at&t?
BlackSideburns said:
Oh, I see. Thanks. One last thing, what is the fastest rom for captivate while still keeping a nice and refined look? Also will by rogers boot up screen change to at&t?
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Its all user preference. While I can say this is the fastest ROM my phone has ever run someone else could say the same about the ROM they are running. Best bet is to try them for yourself and make a decision based on what YOU like.
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How can I root 2.3.3 JVH without flashing a kernel using ODIN.I don't want any custom kerner or ROM,just pure root.
Thanks
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hey mate i also want this just got an sgs. i also want to fix the vodoo laggfix is that possible? i just want pure root also.
Try this app SuperOneClick Root
Read the post vand try it. It worked for me in froyo. It seems to have GB support now.
Good Luck
You can't. If you don't want a custom kernel you're out of luck. Making your own rooted kernel is easy enough, there are instructions on this forum.
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xxbeanxx said:
You can't. If you don't want a custom kernel you're out of luck. Making your own rooted kernel is easy enough, there are instructions on this forum.
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are u refering to the vodoo lag fix?
No way
So seems no way to do that, We had things like Z4Root but I can't see if that is updated or used anymore. There should be a way, just simply to root nothing else.
Anybody any ray of hope still, as in first post, I am looking for pure root without flashing anything?
GreenSGS said:
So seems no way to do that, We had things like Z4Root but I can't see if that is updated or used anymore. There should be a way, just simply to root nothing else.
Anybody any ray of hope still, as in first post, I am looking for pure root without flashing anything?
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did u try superoneclick?
GreenSGS said:
So seems no way to do that, We had things like Z4Root but I can't see if that is updated or used anymore. There should be a way, just simply to root nothing else.
Anybody any ray of hope still, as in first post, I am looking for pure root without flashing anything?
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Z4Root doesn't work on 2.3.3 anymore, you should really try to root using SuperOneClick or flash a custom kernel.
But why do you not want to flash a kernel? In the end it only impoves the phone
JayAwr said:
Z4Root doesn't work on 2.3.3 anymore, you should really try to root using SuperOneClick or flash a custom kernel.
But why do you not want to flash a kernel? In the end it only impoves the phone
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I'll try super one click. Thanks.
Well it's simple, I am more or less happy with stock kernel so don't want to flash anything.If SuperOneClick fails then I know I have to flash a kernel.
If I go for a kernel, which one should be the best in your opinion?
please reply here if superoneclick worked for you! thanks
I've never heard that GB could be rooted without flashing a kernel. Just use i.e. cf-root which is stock added with root
romdroid. said:
are u refering to the vodoo lag fix?
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No I'm talking about taking the stock kernel, ripping it apart, adding you're own su, reassembling it, then flashing it. Best way to do it because you know exactly what you're getting.
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Which CF-ROOT?
Guys,
I am not comfortable with super one click, I am looking for CF-ROOT but could figure out which one to use,
This is what I am running at the moment:
2.3.3 XWJVH XEN,baseband:XXJVO.
Can anybody point me to correct CF-ROOT version to use, I found one to root JVH but it's for NEE version and I doubt if that's correct.
I appreciate any help.Thank you. Any body from Nederland, experienced with CF-ROOT, please share.
Only way to root 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 is with cf-root. Super one click and all others don't work.
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Rat2000 said:
Only way to root 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 is with cf-root. Super one click and all others don't work.
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To be clear, the only way to root 2.3.3/4+ is to use a custom kernel. CF-Root (specifically) isn't necessary. As I said you can make your own rooted kernel easily enough. I'd recommend doing it this way so that you can learn how to root future roms yourself, breaking the dependency on having someone else do it.
According to instructions given how to root yourself, you need to have Linux kernel installed. What with us who are using Windows OS?
For Linux: Ubuntu is piece of cake to install and Cygwin is solid on windows.
Anyways: I rooted using CF-Root, it worked good. No super one click or etc. CF-Root is actually a stock kernel with root installed and some good tweaks so no worries.
Stile35 said:
According to instructions given how to root yourself, you need to have Linux kernel installed. What with us who are using Windows OS?
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Install VirtualBox, grab Ubuntu 11.04 from http://virtualboxes.org/images/ubuntu/.
Or install ubuntu "in windows" using the ubuntu wubi installer which comes on the live CD.
Or use cygwin.
Tried superoneclick. Doesnt' seem to work. The program just freeze or not responding.
Why not flash cfroot or speedmod with autoreboot unticked(cfroot will install automatically root but delete boot sound,speedmod will leave it be but root have to be installed in the recovery menu).
So,for speedmod:flash it autoreboot unticked,pull off battery when done,boot in recovery,install busybox and su in recovery,reboot into download and flash your stock kernel.(perka file stash site have a nice collection of stock kernels).
hi guys,
ive recently bought a samsung galaxy s gt i9000 off ebay. im chuffed to bits with it, i had upgraded from my first android ( tmobile pulse) which was abysmally slow
Since having my sgs ive installed kies and updated the firmware twice, i am now on 2.3.5.
The phone seems much much faster than my pulse so i am very happy, and for this reason im wondering what are the benefits to me of rooting it and installing a custom rom? ive looked through some threads and theres alot of roms to choose from, and they confuse me with talks of pits etc.
i had rooted my pulse with custom roms flashed using clockwork mod, but this seems far more complicated. The phone seems fast enough for what i need it for, is there any point in rooting+flashing a custom rom?
edit: also as far as i can tell most of the custom roms use android 2.3.3/2.3.4? so wouldnt that be a step backwards?
thanks in advance!
Most roms uses JVT the newest gb. If you are satisfied with no root there's no need to root but if you want to do more with your phone go with root.
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Rooting is essentially the equivalent of getting admin rights on your phone. Some apps may need root access (such as titanium backup), as they modify system files and so on.
Custom roms vary, they might simply be a package of tweaks/optimizations and themes, or a complete rework of the firmware (like CM).
If you're happy with everything there's no real need to do either
Hi, I use the half way method, I stick with stock odexed jvt as stock is the most reliable. I then use a custom kernel for speed. I use semaphore 1.8.2bm. i use themes to make it look better, and tweaks to make it run faster. I find this to be the best compromise. You need root to create a full backup, and apply many tweaks. You get root from custom kernels
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Thanks for all the replies. Could you link me to a guide for this please? much appreciated
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