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I have rooted my new LG G2X (LG-P999) and have the latest Clockwork recovery installed. I have tested the recovery and done a backup of my existing ROM and it worked perfectly.
I am still on the stock ROM, but I am looking for a stable custom ROM ( if there is one yet).
I have seen a CM7 ROM (p-999) on the nightly site, but wasn't sure if it was stable enough for everyday use? I have always run the CM7 mod because I like the interface tweaks and the built in Blacklist function which I have become accustomed to. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I have rooted my new LG G2X (LG-P999) and have the latest Clockwork recovery installed. I have tested the recovery and done a backup of my existing ROM and it worked perfectly.
I am still on the stock ROM, but I am looking for a stable custom ROM ( if there is one yet).
I have seen a CM7 ROM (p-999) on the nightly site, but wasn't sure if it was stable enough for everyday use? I have always run the CM7 mod because I like the interface tweaks and the built in Blacklist function which I have become accustomed to. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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well you don't have many options mate, theres stock from that your on,mcr which is based on stock. Then cm7 which is in the unstable nightly stage and thats about it. In my opinion, since cm7 nightly version 10, its stable enough for every day use
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Most stable and FAST froyo as of now - ultra responsive i must say and never crash nor restart. Fear V8.1
I went for V8.0 instead as i like the google Contact over LG.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028969&page=49
For me, after i flash Fear V8 (after 1 reboot), i apply the followings:
Battery Percentage Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014732
And the LG Widget, can be found on page 1 of Fear ROM thread.
(I AM SORRY, didn't realise you are looking for G2X, mine is O2X, but do check the link for compatibility)
Hello guys
I got an optimus 2x, and was planning to root it, or whatever you call it From day one, I was really dissapointed with the LG stuff, it got better with launcherPro, which made my homescreen much much faster and smoother. I think this phone has enormous potensial, but bad software. Therefore, since I am new to this forum, I am looking for the "best" root or rom thing for it. Maybe there is many different versions, but I like things clean, simple, fast and smooth. thats what she said.
Anyway, I've seen a friends rootet xperia, and he said he got some new UI with folders and stuff. I dont mind this, only it is good, and maybe it will be customisable still?
Problems Ive had with the phone: Random shuttdown, ugly apps like facebook for LG and antivirus etc. Buggy lockscreen. Battery goes to 0% when it randomly shuts down.
Is it wise to get 2.3 on the optimus 2x? I would love some inputs from you guys also, what you like the best and some general experience. Will I be able to update my phone when im rooted, like from the settings options from the phone? dno if this is important or not.
Anyway, links would be appriciated to official threads or direct links to your recomended roots/roms. Thanks
I have no experience with this, so a HOWTO guide or a youtube vid would be nice. Ive only done jailbreaking on 3.1.2 on 3gs
Cm7 is still in a nightly on the o2x but it has alot of bugs, i think. Mdc fr17 is very stable and fast, it's 2.2.2 though
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If you want a clean, simple, fast and smooth ROM like you said ide go for the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version -
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...om-rom-for-the-lg-optimus-2x-vanilla-edition/
This is also extremely stable as its based on the stock ROM but with all bloatware removed, also read some of the pinned topics on the links below, this will show you all you need to do.
http://android.modaco.com/category/506/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/
For bleeding edge stuff, hope on the CM7 nightly train, but don't complain if it crashes.
If you want stability, then try the MoDaCo stock based ones.
You don't need much of a tutorial to do it, use SuperOneClick to gain root, grab ROM Manager from the Market and use that to install ClockworkMod Recovery... download the ROM you want, wipe & install (also via CWM if you don't want to fiddle)
Hi
If you don't want to install a custom ROM:
have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
-Install latest firmware and baseband for your region (or another region if you prefer)
-root your phone
-Install ROM Manager from Market and install ClockWorkMod Recovery from there
-Install dexopt fix
Now that you have a good base, look in market for an app to uninstall system apps (I have used Root Uninstaller). To completely remove system apps I think you need to remount /system rw, else you can freeze apps for easy restoring if you mess up.
I would also recommend installing launcherpro from market (replace home screen and app drawer) and google stock lockscreen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033776&highlight=aosp+lockscreen
Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version. I have an exam tmrow and will therefore not try it out until the afternoon. I also have to read some, and learn the difference between root and boot, and some of ur advance words havent found a real guide yet, but have the iso and all those other folders that was in the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version.
great fun
I think the phone drain battery too fast in 2.2 (official rom)
I loose 40% of battery within 6 hours without using anything (when I'm sleeping during a night)
That's why I change to use 2.3 and I found that the battery problem is gone
I loose 1% in 12 hours.
I'm also new to the fun world of android. I've learned alot by simply reading threads and using google to explain som of the terms Read the roll up thread very thorougly, explains alot.
I'm now using CM nightly #31 and it's been very stable for me.
Just do some backups and start toying around with your phone, it's fun!
..but I like things clean, simple, fast and smooth = cyanogenmod!
So far, from temasek is the best.. he got a custom kernel too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421425
My Opinion,
Android 2.3 from teamsek. It is just brilliant.
Android 4.0 from xxMrHyde + Nova Kernel is quite good keeping in mind the state of ICS on the 2X.
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DjangoManouche period
Sent from latest Django Manouche with latest Spica Kernel
zelly2k9 said:
Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version. I have an exam tmrow and will therefore not try it out until the afternoon. I also have to read some, and learn the difference between root and boot, and some of ur advance words havent found a real guide yet, but have the iso and all those other folders that was in the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version.
great fun
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Then I would rather go for topogigi nostalgia 2.2 or fr19(stable version),again,djangomanouche period
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DjangoManouche . ICS rooms are pretty laggy.
definetely Temasek!
babytux said:
DjangoManouche . ICS rooms are pretty laggy.
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Then try XXMrHyde's RC1-10 with lagfree+dalvik fix...you'll be surprised :thumbup:
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i advice to newcomers to flash first a stable CyanogenMod build.
then when they want to go further flash a Custom Kernel (for CM7 i think the best one is Etana)
after that take what ever you want! Try, try and try.
but pay attantion to not become a flashacolic :silly:
try nove HD
Nova HD is also great . now im using it..
bqudamith said:
Nova HD is also great . now im using it..
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Me too, it's the best ICS Rom i've ever seen, no lags, super fast (@1ghz!) and IMO completely stable, just some little bugs.
Hi,
I have been looking through various custom roms for optimus 2x and intend to install one very soon. Before installing i have some questions
1. What is baseband? How do i know which one to use?
2. What is the best/recommended steps to install a custom rom? I know what you have to do before installing a custom rom, what i meant is the order in which you should install custom rom, kernel, some performance packs and baseband, etc.
3. What do you look for in a rom before deciding to install one?
And finally, how can i help the development community?
1. baseband is the software for radio in the phone. You dont have to flash new, you can keep on you baseband from original rom, its not flashed automatically when you flash custom roms by clockworkmod. you only need to download lg getril for example from market and install matching rill to your baseband.
2.
step1: root phone
step2: instal clockworkmod
step3: download zip file with rom to your sdcard
step3: power off phone, then hold volume down + pover on(first volume button) until the clockworkmod starts
step4: backup phone in CWM
step5: every thread with custom rom have the manual how to flash in cwm, its easy.
You can read about it on modaco optimus 2x forum. Lets google it.
There are basically two types of rom for O2X, the one is based on the modified stock rom. the second one is cyanogenmod based rom, i like the cyanogenmod.
You should use matching kernel to type of rom(cyanogenomd, based on ofiicial), kernel is closer to handle hardware, i can imagine it like kernel is between hardware and ROM, ROM is between kernel and user.
3. you should try some ROMs and decide what you like.
EDIT
4. sorry for my bad english.
Your baseband is visible in Settings/About Phone. Try first to flash without changing it. Get the matching Ril with GetRil or LG Ril version in market.
To root you can use latest Superoneclick (see thread in dev section, it seems now to work with GB a well) or nvflash method (see rooting for dummies in dev section).
In the first case you instal cwm with ROM Manager from market, or your can flash it directly using Rusty!'s build (see stickies thread in dev section).
Nothing else to add to the above post. Two families of ROM as said, all coming from stock LG are based on 20L/M/O original ROM. Others are either cyanogen (see in Kang thread, as nightlies build bot is out of order for now) direct, or cyanogen derived (Miui).
Read carefully first posts in each ROM thread, and be sure to have always a back up.
Thanks tomsi91 and Striatum.
@Striatum_bdr
Your sig says : O2X Topogigi SP3 ROM upgraded to 20M - Horse Power 2x Kernel RC11 + Swap/Power Pack 9 lite - Ext4 - BB & RIL 0725 (V20L)
I wanted to know the order in which you installed it. Did you install the kernel first then added the rom or did you flashed the rom first then flashed kernel and the others in the order written in your sig
TIA
A bit of topic but anyways, my BB and RIL don't match so
1. If I match them what improvement would I have?
2. Do I really need to do it even if I am not having issues with call quality?
scrm3r said:
Thanks tomsi91 and Striatum.
@Striatum_bdr
Your sig says : O2X Topogigi SP3 ROM upgraded to 20M - Horse Power 2x Kernel RC11 + Swap/Power Pack 9 lite - Ext4 - BB & RIL 0725 (V20L)
I wanted to know the order in which you installed it. Did you install the kernel first then added the rom or did you flashed the rom first then flashed kernel and the others in the order written in your sig
TIA
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No reason to flash kernel first it will be overwritten by ROM.
ROMs are always coming with a kernel!
First: ROM. A good thing is to boot then, and follow the First Run Configuration Wizard.
Second: Flash Kernel of your choice.
Third Power Pack if you want, mandatory with SPica's kernels to have all features.
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C0D3N1N3R said:
A bit of topic but anyways, my BB and RIL don't match so
1. If I match them what improvement would I have?
2. Do I really need to do it even if I am not having issues with call quality?
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No Problem = No change.
Golden Rule.
just to add.. don't forget to back up your messages/app data/whatnot with titanium backup or whatever
also note that a lot of the LG system apps will obviously be gone when going to CM7 for eg:
the camera for one thing has it's pros and cons. a lot of people seem to prefer the stock camera
the music player doesn't have a cool landscape mode
fm radio is **** with only 6 presets
sound recorder doesn't let you change quality
no built in memo pad (but you can always get one from the market anyway)
and the LG widgets (i like their weather and calendar widget)
"backup and restore" app which was quite useful (i believe it's made by Sprite).. but no worries since there's titanium anyway
although perhaps these system apps are backup-able as an apk in titanium?
Stock LG apps can effectively be backed up as apk, but they can't be run on CyanogenMod, so no interest.
I bought 2x 3 days ago. The lg gingerbread is fine. But not that impressive. I want to root it but the problem is rooting, voids your warranty. Is there is any way so that you can backup the android os given default (by lg), so that you can install it later to claim ur warranty later on. And is there is anything else? to do please correct me.
1. Backup your phone content(contacts, msgs etc)
2. Backup your factory installed OS (I don't know. how to do that).
3. Root your phone by some rooting software(superoneclick,etc).
4. Flash new cm7 rom or any custom mod.
5. Done? please correct me if i'm wrong.
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nzbrockstar said:
I bought 2x 3 days ago. The lg gingerbread is fine. But not that impressive. I want to root it but the problem is rooting, voids your warranty. Is there is any way so that you can backup the android os given default (by lg), so that you can install it later to claim ur warranty later on. And is there is anything else? to do please correct me.
1. Backup your phone content(contacts, msgs etc)
2. Backup your factory installed OS (I don't know. how to do that).
3. Root your phone by some rooting software(superoneclick,etc).
4. Flash new cm7 rom or any custom mod.
5. Done? please correct me if i'm wrong.
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There are many stock ROMs over in the dev section and there are even guides to show how to restore it. So just use the search button and read
About rooting there is one guide I would recommend you using it because it really explains everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327599
Hope this helped
Sent from my LG-Stone from the Prehistory...
Nahh... Just kidding!
CM 7.2 Koboltzz KANG
IronKernel 32MB
Striatum_bdr said:
Stock LG apps can effectively be backed up as apk, but they can't be run on CyanogenMod, so no interest.
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hmmm.. ****
Thanks for the reply mate... i would like to know if i flash cm7 in it , then the baseband and kernel will be updated automatically?
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Baseband can't be changed with cwm. Only smartflash. And a custom ROM always come with a kernel or it can't boot...
Better to go back to ext3, in case the new ROM doesn't format. And to be sure no residual file will be left and not overwritten, that could cause troubles.
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Baseband can't be changed with cwm. Only smartflash. And a custom ROM always come with a kernel or it can't boot...
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Is there a newer basaband than 1035.21_20110725? This version is the same in all latest stock ROMS (V10D, V20L, V20M). Flashing the V20M (with smartflash) will have a different baseband although it will say 1035.21_20110725? I installed the leaked V20o but I have problems with signal loss after some hours in stand-by.
spyrosk said:
Is there a newer basaband than 1035.21_20110725? This version is the same in all latest stock ROMS (V10D, V20L, V20M). Flashing the V20M (with smartflash) will have a different baseband although it will say 1035.21_20110725? I installed the leaked V20o but I have problems with signal loss after some hours in stand-by.
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It's one of numerous LG inconsistencies... Different BB with same number.
It seems in fact they are not the same. Try different Rils with GetRil, the 20o one but also the 20l etc...
Striatum_bdr said:
It's one of numerous LG inconsistencies... Different BB with same number.
It seems in fact they are not the same. Try different Rils with GetRil, the 20o one but also the 20l etc...
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I did try different RIL when I had the V20o. I changed the RIL V20o Europe to V20L Italia which I had with V20M update which I did through LG official update. Do you think flashing V20M with smartflash and then installing the V20o will fix the problem?
Thanks
I'm looking for a ROM that will be able to make battery life longest, and stable, not many new things.
Stay with stock then
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Use either official stock or custom based on stock
if youre gonna stay with official stock use cf root,lagfree and turboboost
and delete useless system apps
U can find list here
Go flash 2.2.1 official rom through Odin......
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I got the Ace with a version of 2.3.7 of cyagon and then I replaced it with with KPH of 2.3.4 so every time that I use factory reset it will go back to 2.3.4.
The problem is that in this version I dont have internet, only when I install ROM the internet is coming back.
need good rom stable
AashROM is the rom ur looking for.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523314
from XDA app
Press THANKS if I helped
bLaDeRbOy said:
I'm looking for a ROM that will be able to make battery life longest, and stable, not many new things.
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you can try the ace of spades rom based on cyanogen mod. the developer has made several tweaks to performance, speed and battery life.
go for the v1 release though, v2 is still a bit buggy atm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1519820
Fla.sh 2.3 X
AOKP 4 LYF (possibly CM7 aswell)
May be stock roms are the best. I-ve tryed with several Cyanogen but.... all of them have general problems. Roms based on stock are better, but I have problem with flash on some sites or flashlight apps don't work with LED on the backside... So finding of good custom rom is too hard...
This room was updated today and has an awesome changelog.. If you want look http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538245
Hey, Sorry for the Noob question but I rooted my Note a couple of days ago (Still a Newbie) and was wondering which ROMs would be best to flash now.
I've been using the rooted phone but I couldn't find much of a difference in performance or anything. Actually, I don't even know how or what to remove to increase performance and battery life.
So if you guys could just help me out with this it would be real Helpful!
Question :
Which ROM is the easiest to work with? Since I'm a newbie I have a whole lot of chance that I might just do something stupid and end up with a Hard-bricked phone.
Any help is appreciated..!
Once again, I apologize for being a noob. I haven't really learned a lot about android phone since this is my first!
The first thing I'm going to ask you is, what is your current installed ROM? Stock GB or stock ICS?
If it's still in stock GB (2.3.6), I was using CheckRom Revo HD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQGdSuJBgRA
This video gives you some overview on what that ROM is capable of. (Video courtesy of the original maker: aphroditelikesme)
It gives you some customization while giving you a boost in your battery life. Please read and read on the appropriate forums here in xda on how to install and use this ROM (if you want to)
Now if you want to upgrade to ICS stock 4.0, then can upgrade your ROM thru the standard way, OTA or thru PC KIES. Either way, your phone gets updated with the official firmware and remains rooted still. You may want to check www.samfirmware.com for new official ICS firmware of your region.
On my personal note, I reckon ICS gives me much better life than when I was using GB. Don't forget to install the indispensable tools like Titanium backup so that you can freeze or uninstall samsung's bloatwares there by releasing some needed rams on your phone's memory and also increasing some juices on it.
Hope that helps bud and wish all the best!
Cheers!
PS. Don't forget the 'Thank' button if I have helped you in some way or the other..
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The first thing I'm going to ask you is, what is your current installed ROM? Stock GB or stock ICS?
If it's still in stock GB (2.3.6), I was using CheckRom Revo HD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQGdSuJBgRA
This video gives you some overview on what that ROM is capable of. (Video courtesy of the original maker: aphroditelikesme)
It gives you some customization while giving you a boost in your battery life. Please read and read on the appropriate forums here in xda on how to install and use this ROM (if you want to)
Now if you want to upgrade to ICS stock 4.0, then can upgrade your ROM thru the standard way, OTA or thru PC KIES. Either way, your phone gets updated with the official firmware and remains rooted still. You may want to check www.samfirmware.com for new official ICS firmware of your region.
On my personal note, I reckon ICS gives me much better life than when I was using GB. Don't forget to install the indispensable tools like Titanium backup so that you can freeze or uninstall samsung's bloatwares there by releasing some needed rams on your phone's memory and also increasing some juices on it.
Hope that helps bud and wish all the best!
Cheers!
PS. Don't forget the 'Thank' button if I have helped you in some way or the other..
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Firstly, Thanks! I could use all the help I get!
Now, coming to the point. I am running Rooted Stock ICS 4.0.3 XXLP8.
Yes, I have installed Titanium Backup and have freezed some of the unusable Samsung applications which always kept running and slowed down my phone..!
I might flash GB for some custom ROM but I would prefer keeping it on ICS cause flashing GB and then some ROM would put me at a higher risk of bricking the phone.
Could you suggest some ICS based ROMs which might be easy for a first timer to handle?
I can flash other ROMs later when I am confident enough not to brick my phone.
aurator said:
Firstly, Thanks! I could use all the help I get!
Now, coming to the point. I am running Rooted Stock ICS 4.0.3 XXLP8.
Yes, I have installed Titanium Backup and have freezed some of the unusable Samsung applications which always kept running and slowed down my phone..!
I might flash GB for some custom ROM but I would prefer keeping it on ICS cause flashing GB and then some ROM would put me at a higher risk of bricking the phone.
Could you suggest some ICS based ROMs which might be easy for a first timer to handle?
I can flash other ROMs later when I am confident enough not to brick my phone.
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Well, sorry to break your bubble bud but I'm not an ardent fan of custom ICS ROMS. I prefer the stock one for now. Personally Touchwiz ain't that bad (in my opinion).
Since your still using 4.0.3, try to just consider upgrading it to 4.0.4. By the way I am already on 4.0.4.
There are tons of stock firmwares for 4.0.4, depending on where your from. Try to use a kernel that's pretty much close to stock itself. I'm currently using SpeedMod v3.9 for now and I must say, From the stock kernel that I was using before (CF root LRG 4.0.4), the battery life on my phone have increased tremendously.
Now if you really still want to try out some other custom ROMS, you can try to read and read on this development thread here or get some reviews from other users as well.
JellyBean is almost a working ROM but I still prefer the stock 4.0.4 ICS one..why? let's just say I prefer to use my Note's 'all' features working and using it as a daily driver.
Cheers!
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Well, sorry to break your bubble bud but I'm not an ardent fan of custom ICS ROMS. I prefer the stock one for now. Personally Touchwiz ain't that bad (in my opinion).
Since your still using 4.0.3, try to just consider upgrading it to 4.0.4. By the way I am already on 4.0.4.
There are tons of stock firmwares for 4.0.4, depending on where your from. Try to use a kernel that's pretty much close to stock itself. I'm currently using SpeedMod v3.9 for now and I must say, From the stock kernel that I was using before (CF root LRG 4.0.4), the battery life on my phone have increased tremendously.
Now if you really still want to try out some other custom ROMS, you can try to read and read on this development thread here or get some reviews from other users as well.
JellyBean is almost a working ROM but I still prefer the stock 4.0.4 ICS one..why? let's just say I prefer to use my Note's 'all' features working and using it as a daily driver.
Cheers!
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I don't think 4.0.4 is out in India yet (It wasn't there the last time I checked). I'll still keep checking in from time to time though and upgrade as soon as possible.
If I were to stay on 4.0.3 can I still use the SpeedMod v3.9 kernel you're talking about? Also, I could really use a link on how to flash the new kernel as you might have figured out by now, I'm a Newbie
You can flash DXLRG (open germany) or the latest one (DXLRK) to just upgrade it to 4.0.4
For Asian release, I heard there's one already for SingTel but I'm not sure though if it comes with an Indian language pack on it.
Anyway, if you just want to stay on 4.0.3, YES you can still use SpeedMod kernel.** http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-note-ics-download.html
Download the kernel to your SD card (internal or external)
Now since your rooted, download Mobile Odin, run it, grant access thru Superuser and go to the kernel section inside Mobile Odin pro and look for the kernel that you earlier saved from the download.
After that, just tap on flash firmware (inside Mobile Odin still) and that would restart your phone and once booted, you now have a new kernel already.
**credits to the original creator
Don't forget to hit the 'Thank" button if I have helped you someway or the other.
Chrack
I use Chrack 10 right now ! Very fast and stable ! Before i have try both Kingdroid & Alba but nothing like Chrack i can say
letters_to_cleo said:
You can flash DXLRG (open germany) or the latest one (DXLRK) to just upgrade it to 4.0.4
For Asian release, I heard there's one already for SingTel but I'm not sure though if it comes with an Indian language pack on it.
Anyway, if you just want to stay on 4.0.3, YES you can still use SpeedMod kernel.** http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-note-ics-download.html
Download the kernel to your SD card (internal or external)
Now since your rooted, download Mobile Odin, run it, grant access thru Superuser and go to the kernel section inside Mobile Odin pro and look for the kernel that you earlier saved from the download.
After that, just tap on flash firmware (inside Mobile Odin still) and that would restart your phone and once booted, you now have a new kernel already.
**credits to the original creator
Don't forget to hit the 'Thank" button if I have helped you someway or the other.
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Thanks to you, I am now running on SpeedMod Kernel!
Lets see how it goes!
imazehost said:
I use Chrack 10 right now ! Very fast and stable ! Before i have try both Kingdroid & Alba but nothing like Chrack i can say
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1GB to download ? haha its crazy
how is the battery life?