Hi Guys and Gals
just got a couple of questions to do with Rooting and how i would go about changing the applications menu on my Samsung Galaxy S, ive already got custom icons on my homescreens i used bettercut or a similar program but thats hasnt allowed me to change the menu's, someone suggested i post a thread here to get some help on rooting and to do a Custom Rom which i think is the whole menu thing as im not sure if i would need to back anything up like the main stock stuff that came with the phone just incase i ever needed to send it in for a repair. i also got told to look up the lag fix aswell as thats supposed to speed up my phone. Any help would be Much Appreciated and sorry if this seems a little bit noobish
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Hi all brand new to the site. It has been very helpful so far. I just have one question, I am getting a HTC TyTN II and I was just wondering do I need to use a custom ROM in order to install some of the cool apps I have seen around here like Manila 2D or GRemote? Or can I just use the ROM that comes stock on the phone? What is your advice and what would you recommend? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Can't wait to start playing on my new phone!
I haven't used manila but I'm sure it can be installed, just like htc home was installable.
No you don't.Most everything can be installed on a stock rom, including Manila. Some things however, like manila, seem to run smoother when " cooked ". I ran a stock rom for a year after getting my phone,and manila still rran great.
Thanks allot guys this helped. One other thing. I read on this forum that you can get rid of "bloatware" on a stock phone to make it run faster. What is this bloatware? I mean are you actually getting rid of applications or is it just nothing useful?
The bloatware is basically any software that comes pre-installed on your phone that you don't need. Some of it will have bits that auto-run and slow down your phone. All of it will take up memory on your device that could be used for things that you do actually want.
You can't uninstall it as such, but you can re-flash your rom with one that doesn't include the bloatware. The speed increase with these custom roms can be quite dramatic.
IllusiaX said:
Thanks allot guys this helped. One other thing. I read on this forum that you can get rid of "bloatware" on a stock phone to make it run faster. What is this bloatware? I mean are you actually getting rid of applications or is it just nothing useful?
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TiltSpecificWikiPage
Scroll down to where it says "AT&T ROM Standard Programs", and start reading.
Thanks again guys Can't wait till I get my phone!!
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The bloatware is basically any software that comes pre-installed on your phone that you don't need. Some of it will have bits that auto-run and slow down your phone. All of it will take up memory on your device that could be used for things that you do actually want.
You can't uninstall it as such, but you can re-flash your rom with one that doesn't include the bloatware. The speed increase with these custom roms can be quite dramatic.
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He is right, your phone will be a lot faster without the bloatware. But I am not a big advocate of tearing into your phone right out of the box.
Boot up your phone, let everything load and use it for a while.Explore what you like and don't like about the phone. Eliminating the bloatware takes off a lot of your carrier installed apps.Some of them you might like and want to use.
This is a great site with great resources and helpful knowledgeable members like dancj, but too many newbies come on the site and ask " what should I do with my phone " and start taking advise to get rid of this, first flash a new rom, load this .
I had my phone for several months before I eliminated the bloatware ( and you don't need a new rom to do that )and several more months before I flashed a custom rom, I explored and used and understood what I wanted my phone to do for me, then decided "for my self " that I didn't want or need the bloatware.
Don't be in such a hurry to " customize " your phone , it is a great tool/toy make it how " you " want it.
This is a great read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
Is it a very good read I don't want to be the noob that doesn't care coz I do. I don't even have the phone in my hands yet and already I am doing lots of research. This is why I am asking questions I want to know everything I can about this phone and all the do's and don'ts also the tech language. When it comes to PCs I can hold my own however this is my first PDA and I'm just trying to get to grips with its world.
This is a great site!
Watsup guys, I just bought a HTC FUZE 2 days ago (att) and it's awesomeee..i just have a few questions and i went through some of the threads but can't really find easy answers because i' m busy with school or work so i was hoping somebody could help me out right here...
1. I've heard that you can make the ROM, (i think its called) faster but i don't want to have the warenty voided or anything like that..
2. What are the best tweaks and APPS i can use because i cant seem to find a app store like place for the HTC ?...can any windows mobile app be downloaded in the fuze ??
3. I've seen a few themes out there but to get them do i just download the CAB file and open it ..? hw do i delete it to get the normal default flow theme ???
would be great if somebody could explain it and give me some really cool / useful apps to show off my htc and just help me out
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Watsup guys, I just bought a HTC FUZE 2 days ago (att) and it's awesomeee..i just have a few questions and i went through some of the threads but can't really find easy answers because i' m busy with school or work so i was hoping somebody could help me out right here...
1. I've heard that you can make the ROM, (i think its called) faster but i don't want to have the warenty voided or anything like that..
2. What are the best tweaks and APPS i can use because i cant seem to find a app store like place for the HTC ?...can any windows mobile app be downloaded in the fuze ??
3. I've seen a few themes out there but to get them do i just download the CAB file and open it ..? hw do i delete it to get the normal default flow theme ???
would be great if somebody could explain it and give me some really cool / useful apps to show off my htc and just help me out
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To avoid you from getting flamed , check out the wiki for general guidlines now to the questions
1. If you flash ROM your phone will be better, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ROM SECTION, MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT FLASH A CDMA ROM TO YOUR PHONE. For warranty purposes you can always restore your phone to factory (reflash factory rom, radio, etc.) for a return, I have never had an issue returning a device to ATT (just reflashed factory rom/radio and returned). Remember, back up your personal data (email, contacts, etc.), Hard-SPL, then flash. If you follow the directions its easy and safe, and you can always go back if you need to return the device.
2. Microsoft has not yet rolled out an app store (its coming) most roms have a bunch of stuff cooked in, check out this forum for apps or www.fuzemobility.com for others. Also if you want an app store like product, go to the Hacking and Development forum (towards the top of all the forums) and search for JAK, its a community app store you can setup on your phone (and it is badass)
3. settings>system>remove programs find the theme on the list and remove it.
Thats it you get your one round of noob questions, for the rest read the threads and spend some time in the forums!
hah thanks alot aaronsmckee i just noticed the *READ THIS BEFORE POSTING* thread .. ima have to look around the websites you gave me..thanks alot
1. Here is a post for a cleaner install that doesnt flash the ROM and void the warranty.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3042587#post3042587
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Here is a post for some great tweaks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413562
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how to handle this situation
I made a website specifically to keep threads like this from spiraling out of control. So when you get a guy like this looking for awesomeee APPS and really cool TwEaKs and warentee info just say go to blownfuze.org and the thread can then be closed.
Doug
Here's an extensive list of tips/tricks/tweaks/apps for the Fuze: http://www.ppcmobility.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367
It's part of FuzeMobility.com and it's the one line version of all of their postings
hey, i've been screwing around pulling .apks from /system/app + /framework...and pretending i'm some hardcore themer or something...lol anyway...
firstly sorry for my lack of correct terminology...i only learnt how to use adb properly a few days ago and am very green when it comes to all this stuff.
i've managed to pull some pngs from com.htc.resource.apk which correspond to the main part of the sense/rosie interface (ie the buttons at the bottom of the home screen).
All i have been looking at doing is editing the colours of these pngs to add slight customisation..for now.
After editing i pushed com.htc.resource.apk back to my hero and hey presto it worked...nice new coloured interface (just the bottom of the homescreen, not everything like i've seen in some themers work and metamorph themes) but alas i came across a MASSIVE issue:
I lost the ability to sign into my google account and sync my contacts!!!!
I tried again and had the same issue...very strange i thought seen as i was only editing images...but i know computer systems can be temperamental...
so does anyone know what i'm doing wrong? possibly how i can fix this issue? it's been bugging me for at least 24 hrs and i'm sure there must be some easy fix. at first i thought it could be something to do with signing the files, but as far as i'm aware as i'm only playing with pngs no signing has to be done...correct me if i'm wrong.
I'm using villain rom 10.3 at the moment...if that makes a difference to whatever answers i'm hoping to get.
I've attached an image oh my status bar so far. i'm hoping to make a corresponding rosie/sense button thingy interface in the near future...
all help is GREATLY appreciated and i'm happy to share any "work" that i've done with anyone..so don't be shy.
Cheers
hey bro! i was playing around with the htc.com.resources.apk too! was trying to edit the lockscreen to a different style but too encounter the exact same problems as you faced!
apparently this guy, odin13 in his post
"clear sense lockscreen for Cronos 1.7.1"
managed to edit the htc.com.resources.apk without any facing any problems like us. im actually using his edited htc.com.resources.apk for clear lockscreen right now..
Cheers for the reply, bit of a flummoxing problem. I'll try an find odin and see if he can help!
Please anyone else feel free to help me here :-D
Hi guys,
Sorry for my late response but i just noticed the msg i got...
I'm really sorry but i really can't help you with this problem.
You should better ask it in the Villain forum since i'm no developer or some like that.
The boyz at Villain will definately be able to help you out with this or at least they can tell you what's going wrong.
The 'trick' with lockscreen is something i read once in a post ( can't remember which forum though ) so it's not even something i will take credit for.
Good luck bro and srry again for the late response!
hoi,
odin
Hey thanks for getting back to me man, greatly appreciated. Those boys at villain did solve it, i think it was a combination of pulsar & ultimately shen who sorted me out.
For stuff like the lockscreen and sense interface you need to create an update signed zip file and flash that way. no more loss of contacts which is great!
Happy days!
Well, this is one of those times that searching did me no good at all. Now I'm even more confused than when I started
My current ROM is missing the "Location" widget (4x6) from the Sense set. I personally don't use it, but my friend swears by it and this is the only thing holding him back from switching to the new ROM.
Before you suggest that I go to the ROM's page and request there: The chef is very busy and never replies. The other users don't seem to know where to find it either.
Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobe. You're my only hope!
had the same trouble to get hold of it.....
look here
http://www.multiupload.com/MDTCUICC3M
and you'll find it among other stuff...
you need to install 4 files to make it work....
First of all I am sorry if any of this has been asked before.
Out of experience what are the best ROM's for a i9305, I have tried a few and have experienced a few issues mainly my computer wont recognise the device other than in camera mode and when I go back to stock it does. I am personally looking for something that is clean, easy to live with, bloatware removed and sort of like how Android was back in the day kind of 'empty' as such.
I only ask this question because when I am in the development section there is loads of fancy tags associated with the ROMs and I like things to start simple and then I complicate things.
So only personal oppionon and reccomendations what ROM's would you guys advise? please try and give me as much detail about what you like bout them