well im kinda new to SGS. i currently use Go Launcher EX as for my phone to look good. and install some games/apps.
what i want to know is what is the best root / kernel / rom. and what should be done first? updating my firmware to gingerbread or installing/flashing root/kernel/rom?
my phone is still froyo as well. just like newly bought SGS.
my phone details:
my phone details:
SGS i9000. (not captivate nor wifi)
Model Number: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.2
Baseband version: I9000DXJPB
Kernel version:
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Build Number: FROYO.DXJPE
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my phone can't stay so long, it can only stay up to like 7~10 hrs, doing texting/quite gaming.
can only stay up to like 3~5hrs with full gaming.
my phone lags sometimes.. especially when exiting/minimizing(press home) the "Eternity Warrior" app. and
playing too long to "Cut the Rope" app.
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and starting up my phone, takes a while for it to be ready to use. and sometimes lag for any other app use.
i want to have these following apps/or whatever they are: though i dnt know what's their use.
SuperUser
BusyBox
Voodoo
Odin
can someone please help me about these questions?
Thanks in advance for you guys who will help me.
BUMP!! >.<
Look around some custome ROM to flash and lagfix it, after that you have gain root permission and many stuffs u can play around
What's the best way to root stock galaxy s with 2.3.4?
First of all you have to download a 2.3.4-firmware (I'd suggest JVS, it's 2.3.5) and then flash it with Odin (you know how? If no, just let me know and I'll explain it ).
After that just look for a kernel that fits your firmware and also flash it with Odin (PDA-filed) and you're done.
Lunchbox115 said:
First of all you have to download a 2.3.4-firmware (I'd suggest JVS, it's 2.3.5) and then flash it with Odin (you know how? If no, just let me know and I'll explain it ).
After that just look for a kernel that fits your firmware and also flash it with Odin (PDA-filed) and you're done.
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Should be fine with it, can you direct me to the Odin rom in question please? I take it that its pre-rooted with clockwork recovery?
You could post the steps as it's for a friend and I can direct your post to him.
Hey guys I have a related question regarding kernels, posting here to save creating more threads.
I've come from Froyo 2.1.1 with Voodoo Kernel. Only reason I've updated to JVR 2.3.4 is because I've read this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225879 and realised I can have glorious Voodoo sound again on newer firmware.
So I've gone ahead and followed this guide to update firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050
However I was unsuccesfuly in installing madrooster's kernel, through Odin I semi bricked and through CWM it gave an error. Perhaps because I am not rooted? However I was successful in installing Dark Core 2.6, I read that this had Voodoo sound but upon installing the Voodoo control plus and running it, no controls were available. It said phone needed to be rooted to load the driver....I'm really lost, I need help
Tried to flash kernel - Think I bricked phone
I tried to flash a dark core kernel using SGS kernel app. Phone rebooted and showed funny colours on the screen with a robotic voice giving commentary every now and again. Now just keeps rebooting and showing random colours on the screen. I have not backed up the phone, but contacts etc are on google. Can anyone help?
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ok ... i guess i should say that yes i did "search" about it and i just didn't find the answers that i was looking for ! that's why i ask it here..
so i rooted and apply the lagfix to my samsung captivate. now everytime if go to setting>software update . it just says that "no firmware" or "dm initialization is not ready" ! i know there is no update available for samsung captivate yet ( im on jh7) but when there is how can i update ??!!! and is it safe to update ? how do i restore back to original setting ? (sorry i used iphone for so long and i am still not used to this phone yet ) what i needed to know is how do u restore this phone if something goes wrong ?! i messed up my iphone several times but it was no problem ! all i had to do was fire up itune and hit restore...!
Are you using the voodoo lagfix? If yeah..then you would want to disable that and restore a stock kernel before you do any future updates. Then reinstall it after. If something ever goes wrong with your phone, you can always put the phone in download mode and flash a stockRom with odin.
Well eveytime I check for update it said no firmware . It doesn't even go to menu and say checking for new update from att server and all that ! Is that normal ? And I don't know what lagfix I'm using. I download it from here and it has a shortcut with the name of SL4A and I installed the lagfix-ext4.sh from its options
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I am new to the Android world and just got a Captivate rooted it using UNLEASH THE BEAST V0.2 from this Forum.
Now I cannot update the phone with the new AT&T fix and could not find a place explaining how to do it. I read the tread above about restore a stock kernel, flash a stockRom with odin.
Can someone be kind to explain that and maybe put a link up of a tutorial.
I would really appreciate that and hopefully get my phone updated.
By the way my firmware version is 2.1
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build Number: Bugless Beast Teaser
donniedy said:
I am new to the Android world and just got a Captivate rooted it using UNLEASH THE BEAST V0.2 from this Forum.
Now I cannot update the phone with the new AT&T fix and could not find a place explaining how to do it. I read the tread above about restore a stock kernel, flash a stockRom with odin.
Can someone be kind to explain that and maybe put a link up of a tutorial.
I would really appreciate that and hopefully get my phone updated.
By the way my firmware version is 2.1
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build Number: Bugless Beast Teaser
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
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That is the Odin one click downloader- it restores your phone to stock, make sure you make a back up first because it WILL erase everything in the process. The thread should have adequate instructions as well
Zilch25 I will do that. I appreciate your help.
Thanks
Worked like a charm! Thank you
OK, so I proper n00bed myself here... I downloaded sgs flash or something off the android market (it has the picture of a little penguin sat down) and it basically is meant to flash stuff easily.
So then I had Darky's v10 Extreme edition RC3 on my phone, selected it to flash, and let nature take it's course.
It went Tsunami on my ass.
Basically everytime I turn it on, it shows the samsung galaxy s logo, but then it switches to essentially, a broken screen. In which I mean, it's all different coloured pixels and you can't make anything out.
I'm using a powermac G5 from the stone age, in which heimdall doesn't work as it's not intel based, and my dad has a windows laptop containing nothing like Kies or Odin etc.
So yeah I ****ed it, anyone any advice or anything? Cause I'm real stuck right now lol!
Thanks in advanced.
OH it's version XXJF3 I think, and is the Samsung Galaxy S I9000 international version, should that be any help.
Hey man,
Can you still get into download mode?
Try flashing the stock JVK with bootloader.
I'm not sure about Mac operating system, but you can install the SGS drivers on your fathers Windows machine.
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Hey man,
Can you still get into download mode?
Try flashing the stock JVK with bootloader.
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Hey buddy, Yeah I can still get it into Download mode, but I'm super new at all this, so JVK and Bootloader just went straight over my head haha.
Alright...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901
That's the JVK thread. Read the directions... twice if you have to.
This is Perka's file stash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984588
Enter the file stash and look for the Software folder.
You'll want to download Odin, and Samsung driver.
The Bootloader is the way that your phone boots up before any other firmware runs...think of it as the BIOS of your phone.
SO just like corrupting the BIOS will kill a PC, if your Bootloader gets fragged, you have a very expensive rectangular hockeypuck instead of a phone. There is almost no way to brick your phone, other then damaging the Bootloader.
The fact that you can go into Download mode means your Bootloader is fine, so your phone is also fine...it just needs the right software installed on it in the right order. As long as you can get into Download mode, you can use a tool called ODIN to load software onto it.
JVK is the 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) firmware that was leaked, and likely not the best thing to start with.
I would start by looking at a thread about a ROM called Darky's Ressurection. It is designed for just the situation you are in...a chance to start again. ON that thread you will find very clear instructions onhow to use ODIN to do it, and then from there you can go onto whatever ROM you want.
Also, FYI, I think what you downloaded from the Market was SGS Kernel Flasher, which just flashes kernels, not full ROMs. A Kernel is a piece of software that controls the hardware functions just like in Linux proper, and affects connections, battery life and CPU behavior. In short, the Drivers. If you tried to flash a full ROM with SGS Kernel Flasher I am surprised it worked....but if it did, then yeah, total meltdown.
Remember, as you will learn, when people talk about flashable firmware on the SGS it is in four sections...
Kernel: The layer connecting the hardware to the software, the drivers
Modem: The phone connections/bandwidth
CSC: The carrier, region and APN info
ROM or PDA: The operating system itself (the Libraries and Application Framework).
There is also a fifth that is not essential...
Theme: Changes the framework to customized icons/graphical appearance.
Those may all be combined into a single flashable package, or split into sections to be flashed individually....but you will learn all that as you go.
Good luck and have fun. As long as you have a solid bootloader, you are golden.
Thanks for all the feedback guys! I just booted my dads laptop and am about to embark on the journey of phone-saving-ness.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Success!
Ok my phone is back up and running! it didn't take hours by the way, but I've been to the shops and all that jazz...
A few real quick questions though, could someone please explain the following below? Just so I know where I stand with what I've now got? I'd be massively greatful... Cause I don't know what firmware version 2.2.1 is... Aha.
About phone:
Firmware version 2.2.1
Baseband version I9000XXJPY
Kernel version - 2.6 32.9 #voodoo_stable_5.4
Build number - Darky's v9.2 Extreme Edition
Thanks for all your help guys, especially for being so quick! It makes me happy to know that with all the crisis in the world, there is at least one community up for helping each other out =]
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Ok my phone is back up and running! it didn't take hours by the way, but I've been to the shops and all that jazz...
A few real quick questions though, could someone please explain the following below? Just so I know where I stand with what I've now got? I'd be massively greatful... Cause I don't know what firmware version 2.2.1 is... Aha.
About phone:
Firmware version 2.2.1
Baseband version I9000XXJPY
Kernel version - 2.6 32.9 #voodoo_stable_5.4
Build number - Darky's v9.2 Extreme Edition
Thanks for all your help guys, especially for being so quick! It makes me happy to know that with all the crisis in the world, there is at least one community up for helping each other out =]
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2.2.1 is updated Froyo and is a great firmware. In time we will all move up to Gingerbread, which will likely be 2.3.3.
The Baseband is your Modem file, and JPY is the standard modem for the UK and Europe. For me it used too much battery but lost of people have no problems with it. It is very very stable.
The Kernel is SuperCurio's Voodoo kernel as installed by Darky's ROM. The Build number lists the ROM you are using, in this case, Darky's v9.2.
From rooted speedmod to unrooted non-custom kernel
Hi I have the international galaxy s.
I9000DTJP3
kernel version: hardcore speedmod k13c 500hz #24
build number: FROYO DTJP5
Firstly, I have rooted using Super One Click
And I changed my kernel after reading instructions from this forum.
I now want to undo what I've done and go back to the original phone
(and later maybe update to gingerbread)
I've spent a lot of time reading through this xda forum and finally I make my own thread and ask directly.. Sorry if this has been asked already but I searched almost everywhere.. Maybe its my lack of professional vocab.
1. I'm guessing to unroot, I just click 'Unroot' on Super One Click but will this affect my speedmod?
2. I have the 3 Button Method installed but I don't know how to safely test if it works. Just do the 3 button combo and if it works, go back by simply taking off the batteries?
3. So if that worked all well.. I would have an unrooted speedmod phone. How do I remove this speedmod? Stock roms? I don't know what they mean.. is it the default firmware? do I have to flash it in? If I install that would that automatically replace my speedmod?
Thank you.. I would really really appreciate your help thank you..
haha! I`ve got similar question,
I`ve root my SGS using the One Click, did the 3 button fix, and to my surprise manage to flash the speedmod k13e 500.. currently this is my build *#1234#
I9000DXJPE
I9000DXJPB
I9000OLBJPA
a few days ago, i read doc`s kitchen rom and download the cooked rom with this configuration
*NEW* ZSJPK v11.1 WIPE
CSC : XME
Speed mode kernel
DXJPB Modem
2.2.1 jpj browser etc with tweaks, custom bootanimation and mod sound
so my question can I just use the recovery update.zip to install the rom?
p/s I`ve no idea what I`m doing but it look fun to mess around the phone so I`m a beginner that knows nothing but I could read if that matters
I dont know if it will effect the speedmod but if you just flash the stock rom I think it will replace it.. just imagine if you are going to change from one kernel to another or update to a newer version what will you do? just flash it and badaboom the new one will replace the old one.. so it is a similar process..
Just one question.. if you have the EXT4 lagfix you have to undo/disable that first am I right?
To get back to original ROM, get your version from http://samfirmware.com.
If you used any lagfixes disable them before flashing (because the stock-kernel does not support ext4-partitions).
Flash the firmware (PDA, MODEM, CSC) with odin (repartition not ticked).
To verify the 3-button-combo works just power of your phone and then press "Home+Volume-down+Power", then it should enter download mode.
Please see post 3 for the 'worse' update
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Hello,
Just a bit of background - have had my galaxy I-9000 for 1-2 years now, had been running dramatically slow, so upgraded it to 2.3.6 (GINGERBREAD.XWJW6) & it runs a lot faster. Unfortunately, it has many more "optus apps" which I detest.
I'm looking to "reboot" the phone - which from reading some threads means "rooting" the phone. My questions relating to this are:
1. If I 'root' the phone, will my contacts/messages be retained, or is it a complete wipe of the phone
2. How exactly do I 'root' the phone? Is there a thread that shows you (I've seen threads, but they are technical, & I become confused when they start mentioning roms etc)
Furthermore, as far as I've read, after you 'root' your phone, you have to install a ROM, for example "SLIM ICS" (what's ICS stand for?)
I've also read, but I'm not sure that because the firmware I've upgraded to is relatively new - that 'rooting' is not yet available? Is this also true?
Thanks for your help =)
1. Rooting doesn't wipe anything. Maybe cache or/and dalvik cache uf you flash with cwm.
2. Look for cf-root kernel thread.
There is a step-by-step guide and the needed rooted kernels.
You will need, Odin, the kernel.tar file and the phones Downloadmode (volume down + home + power)
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Hello again,
Well my phone seems to have shat itself? It comes up with the "black screen of death," but I have been able to get to the downloadable screen.
I wanted to know how to recover it, I am no tech wizard, but this is the stuff I have:
- ODIN v1.85
Please tell me what else I need, I'm guessing a ROM?
I will be forever grateful, thanks
if you have the download mode, you have to flash properly the GB JVU, then to flash the CF root for JVU to become root and have access to CWM. then you can upgread to ICS
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here the link for jvu
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvu/
good luck
Thank you!
I'm following it step by step (downloading the XJVU 200meg file at the moment)
I will let you know about my progress
you need the three files, for phone, pda and csc. And you also need the pit file, and the cf_root file.
So an update!!!
Black screen of death, diverted!!! (phew)
Flashed to 2.3.6 XXJVU
Rooted it as well
Now looking for a ROM to put in...
Now because I'm on 2.3.6, does that mean I can only get the "SURFACE" ROM? What's the advantage of changing ROMS anyway?
Cheers
Tholius said:
So an update!!!
Black screen of death, diverted!!! (phew)
Flashed to 2.3.6 XXJVU
Rooted it as well
Now looking for a ROM to put in...
Now because I'm on 2.3.6, does that mean I can only get the "SURFACE" ROM? What's the advantage of changing ROMS anyway?
Cheers
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hmm.. now u flash JW4.. coz it is better than JVU in battery life and smoothness..
and then u shud get CM9 latest nightly.. though m not on it...
but i tried it.. it's very smooth...
u can also try DOC's ICS ROM (currently i am on)..
If my post helped, don't mind hitting THANKS
Tholius said:
So an update!!!
Black screen of death, diverted!!! (phew)
Flashed to 2.3.6 XXJVU
Rooted it as well
Now looking for a ROM to put in...
Now because I'm on 2.3.6, does that mean I can only get the "SURFACE" ROM? What's the advantage of changing ROMS anyway?
Cheers
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If you want to flash slim just go to slim website, and follow the instructions, take your time, and make sure you read and follow the instructions, any problems then post on the slim thread, I will keep an eye out for you
I'm glad for you thiolus. Cm9 or slim are good. I'm on cna by franzy and i think it's a very good rom on ics
Another update guys!
Well I flashed it, then rooted it (see now I'm using proper lingo =P) XXJVU
Then finally put on CM7 which makes everything faster, for now I think it is okay, although I think I will update it later as I want more whizzbang!
Another problem I encountered was getting all the contacts, kies saved as SPD file which wasn't recognised - had to save it as VCR/vcard file, then merge all of it together into one file - I learned how to use DOS too!
So literally 8 hours later (slept at 430 am, now its 730 =P) this is it for now, thanks everyone for helping so much
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i didnt get you how to root my phone with xwjw6 firmware only,i dont want to change my firmware to xxjvu now
ksh15 said:
i didnt get you how to root my phone with xwjw6 firmware only,i dont want to change my firmware to xxjvu now
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flash a rooting kernel, either CF Root JW6 or semaphore GB from My Android Collections
Firmware : 2.3.6
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XXJW4
Galaxy S I9000
I've rooted my phone...
And I've been looking for a way to lagfix my phone...
But I keep failing; won't work..
Can someone please help me with it?
I'm a beginner...
Please help...
Just install ( Flash ) any custom rom because it's already have lagfix !
you can try this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1829256
or choose anyone as you like ^_^ >>>>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=665
thanks
Hi there, try XWJW6. Its much better and lag-free already.
Then, you may flash CF Root kernel and convert the filesystem from RFS to EXT4.
GINGERBREAD.XWJW8 - Lag?
lifehijack said:
Hi there, try XWJW6. Its much better and lag-free already.
Then, you may flash CF Root kernel and convert the filesystem from RFS to EXT4.
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Hi - forgive the noob question....it's 2013 and I've got Gingerbread.XWJW8 and find it a bit laggy. I wanted to reflash a custom kernel to address occasional lag. But from above the lagfix is standard. Does this kernel include these anti-lag features? Should I reflash or let it lie.
OBTW, tried to root it using developer mode from a couple of techniques on youtube and it failed. Is this because Samsung blocks it?
nope, flash custom kernel, semaphore or cf root n ur fone will be rooted
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Hi - forgive the noob question....it's 2013 and I've got Gingerbread.XWJW8 and find it a bit laggy. I wanted to reflash a custom kernel to address occasional lag. But from above the lagfix is standard. Does this kernel include these anti-lag features? Should I reflash or let it lie.
OBTW, tried to root it using developer mode from a couple of techniques on youtube and it failed. Is this because Samsung blocks it?
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Yes the above mentioned kernel includes lagfix.
Samsung doesn't block anything. You are not following the correct method.
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Yes the above mentioned kernel includes lagfix.
Samsung doesn't block anything. You are not following the correct method.
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Thanks - but may need more help as my phone is in a rebooting cycle now
Downloaded and installed standard Firmware from Sammobile - all good
Followed directions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044519 and downloaded SpeedMod kernel K16 series which works on older Samsung 2.3.x roms. (mine is 2.3.6 GB). Started Odin3 and installed the .tar and it appeared to flash fine, then rebooted inot a continuous cycle. I followed directions to the letter - what could I have done wrong?
I'll try another older speedmod kernel and see what happens, otherwise it's back to the standard one again.
There shouldn't of been just one .tar, it looks like you may of flashed an update instead of a whole rom.
If there was 3 .tars then you probably put them in the wrong place. Try use a guide off android souls website. They really simple and I used them when I first started.