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[Q] a ROM with "Less Bling" ?

*deep breath* I apologize in advance to the mods if this starts off yet another ROM flamestorm, but here goes.
I was running the original leaked froyo build, but it was having issues with slowness and just not being responsive, so I decided to look into something more up to date for my phone.
Did a bunch of quick reading and decided that Perception seemed to be rich on features, and being on beta 9 a good history of active dev support, so I loaded it up.
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what I got reminded me of something a PC warez group would put out for a keygen app. I don't want to see an advertisement for the dev on the lock screen, etc. Don't want to put down the efforts the dev(s) put into the release, but it's got waaaaay too much bling for my taste.
Can anyone give recommendations for a ROM that's solid, and actively maintained to add in new features to benefit it - that doesn't have a bunch of l33t bling?
Once again apologies if this caused headaches for the mods, but asking general consensus that does keep current on dev for this device and explaining what I don't want seems to be an efficient way to do this.
Thanks

Other than that advertisement on the lockscreen did anything else bother you?
you CAN flash different lockscreens

All custom roms have their own personality. I think based on your comments you may like assonance. Be aware though that the top bar had a ginger bread look.
Axura is nice but the boot screen does say axura
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Assonance. No advertising anywhere that I've seen, and it's a very good ROM.
Sent from my Android using the power of my dreams.

to be honest, the entire procedure of loading up that rom annoyed me from the beginning. Between some female robot voice saying things I couldn't quite understand while it was doing...something. To the huge logo screen that came up during the load/boot process, to the additional of a dozen or so urban-sounding ringtones that weren't part of the original leaked froyo I was running (yes I know I can go in and delete any offending ringtones) to the fact that it seems any stock wallpapers that weren't garish were removed (solid colours, please?) To the animated advertising on the lock screen, which pushed me over the edge.
I admit I was guilty of not researching in depth, I might have known in advance what I was getting in to. My phone was getting so chunky in just navigating screens and attempting to make phone calls, I needed something. And while I was going thru the hassle, I decided I'd try to get something solid loaded on it.
My phone is my workhorse, I just want something solid, functional and dependable. I have no desire to show it off. I have a Viewsonic G-Tablet that is my playtoy that's I customize and put all the bling on.
But my phone, I want it lean, mean and a bit more functional than the stock Android.

All i900 roms have those ring tones.
Wall papers are all over the internet
As mentioned assonance had no advertisement, or branding
The voices on boot are part of voodoo. The lag fix. really it is a comfort thing. as long as she says something every so often you know things are progressing. Without it you will be wondering why your phone is taking 6 minute to boot
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Try this ROM here. Super stable and very good on battery life.
[ROM][froyo]-di11igaf's Rom v2.5 AND BETA 3.0- 12/16/10
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848066

Dungeon47 said:
Assonance. No advertising anywhere that I've seen, and it's a very good ROM.
Sent from my Android using the power of my dreams.
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,+1 10 char
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Give the Devs a break. They put a lot of time into making this ROMs and they don't get paid, they do it cuz they like it. You don't have to rant about it, just uninstall it and get something else. And like mcord11758 said, you can customize the lockscreen and ringtones and you can get any wallpaper you want from the internet. An the voice thing only happens the first time you boot up when its applying the lagfix.

I have only tried Cognition (beta 6). There is a boot screen that says cognition, but that's it. You can change boot screens if you want. I feel its a great mix of vanilla and touchwiz. Its super fast, and been amazingly stable. Those voices only happen once, like others said it let's you know you're not bricked, still working.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

The whole point to flashing a custom rom...is to have a good working solid base to work with if you choose to leave it as it is... Since these are Android phones that can easily be modified to your liking (after all isn't that what you are trying to do ? )...and since you are loading a custom rom that has tons of people giving their input on how it looks and what features it has in it...it's really time for you take responsibility of what you are posting and to stop expecting a plain vanilla rom when you can easily see how far along it is in development that one is.
Learn to read and research better before you flash a full featured rom with tons of customization in it. They all have change logs on the OP for you to see what is in it...and if you don't understand what your flashing...then perhaps you should refrain from doing anything like that until you are familiar enough with it. You can post questions about all the roms if you don't understand it's features...you can also read the thread and what folks are saying about it...even if it is as long as it is...This way...you become familiar with it..and how it was developed over time.
Complaining about a very popular rom's features or it's designer because you didn't take the time to research what exactly it has in it or does is childish at best.
If you find my post offensive...or flaming you...I am sorry...but no one twisted your arm to modify your phone..just as no one can force you to read and research before you attempt to modify your phone...but you will be better off doing just that and to learn what it is your attempting...and wanting on your phone...before you flash anything. All of the roms have different features..modems..lag fixes..some are over clocked..some aren't...some have talking voices at boot up..some don't...all this information is available to you....BEFORE you do anything...
Mac

Protip: The majority of the custom rom's are not built for use, but for the dev themselves. If they like it that way, and you don't, too bad.
That being said, CyanogenMod is probably the only one that fully fits your requirements, as it's built from AOSP sources, rather than a modified samsung rom.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-GT-I9000 using XDA App

So what would you say.......

To convince someone that FLASHING the ROM on their GalaxyS or Desire is better than STOCK ROM, most people in general will not do this kind of thing lack of knowledge on the subject plus the thought of breaking it
So in order to make someone feel the need to upgrade from FROYO to GINGERBREAD with S-OFF bootloader etc.......how could you simplify it in a way they will understand

I don't convince them. Its their phone and their prerogative. I do link them up to XDA though, and go through basic benefits like smoother operation, better optics, overclocking, some great root only apps etc. But, in the end, I leave it up to them if they want to flash a Custom ROM or not.
Besides, another reason is because I wouldn't want to play tech support every time when each of them run into potential problems flashing ROMs, or experience ROM bugs. Another thing is that most people I know with Android phones get intimated and give up reading the first few intro threads for their device, no matter how simple.

efcgenius said:
To convince someone that FLASHING the ROM on their GalaxyS or Desire is better than STOCK ROM, most people in general will not do this kind of thing lack of knowledge on the subject plus the thought of breaking it
So in order to make someone feel the need to upgrade from FROYO to GINGERBREAD with S-OFF bootloader etc.......how could you simplify it in a way they will understand
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Some of them simply don't want the hassle.

Gingerbread has security fixes and added features. They like music? What about all those equalizer apps only available to 2.3? I'd also mention the option (for low internal memory devices) that rooting allows (in CM at least) apps to be moved to the SDCard that stock does not. I'm sorry if that wasn't what you were looking for, but those are some reasons I gave Sparky (and He's clueless about this stuff)
Sent from either my N1, NS, or Sensation4G....

Babydoll25 said:
Gingerbread has security fixes and added features. They like music? What about all those equalizer apps only available to 2.3? I'd also mention the option (for low internal memory devices) that rooting allows (in CM at least) apps to be moved to the SDCard that stock does not. I'm sorry if that wasn't what you were looking for, but those are some reasons I gave Sparky (and He's clueless about this stuff)
Sent from either my N1, NS, or Sensation4G....
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A lot of cool reasons, but most of them just wants a phone that works...
I've been there, and I have managed to get a few (just a few) to move over to Android. Another girl I know is planning to move up to Android as a legitimate smartphone instead of BB. And almost everyone in my church will be switching over to Android (including my pastor). So... I guess tech-evangelism works?

if his your son then sure he will listen to you , but to convince people to do that its quit harder reason because they are afraid maybe or something
usually to convince someone to buy something you have to show him\her what this thing can do , so probably you need to show him some vanilla love or just let him\her suffering of Froyo

3xeno said:
i don't convince them. Its their phone and their prerogative. I do link them up to xda though, and go through basic benefits like smoother operation, better optics, overclocking, some great root only apps etc. But, in the end, i leave it up to them if they want to flash a custom rom or not.
Besides, another reason is because i wouldn't want to play tech support every time when each of them run into potential problems flashing roms, or experience rom bugs. another thing is that most people i know with android phones get intimated and give up reading the first few intro threads for their device, no matter how simple.
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i def got tired of being tech support so now i just say check out xda you wont regret it

[ROM with BEATS Audio] Spring ROM ! [Android 2.3.3] <Calling All the Music Lovers...>

[ROM with BEATS Audio] Spring ROM ! [Android 2.3.3] <Calling All the Music Lovers...>
Hi All,
This is my first Gingerbread Rom
Admist all the hustle bustle of android roms for P500, where Cyanogen Mod & ICS is going towards perfection,
let me introduce a daily driver for those who want a sleek and basic ROM with best battery and working features....
"Spring Rom" - Spring admist rumble of android development.
FEATURES :
- probably the first with Beats Audio integrated (on 2.3.3) [Trust Me ! once you hear it you'll never want to change]
- based on orig LG 2.3.3 Indian rom v20C
- Sleek and simple.
- A2SD
- Refreshing looks ( battery meter, trans statusbar, UI etc...)
- themed framework
- Best Battery.
- Perfect for day 2 day use.
- Just the right balance of customisation and usability .
- rooted
- busybox
- task killer tweak for speed
- added nano text editor, bash
- supports /etc/init.d scripts
I m open for your suggestion to make a better rom.
thanks all.
Download :
http://www.mediafire.com/?hxlee8p5wlhdcyr
Naughty version for CWM recoveries :
http://www.mediafire.com/?2765q39kid28q5d
Final with BEATS audio for all Recoveries :
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?v0lvif36vq1qc87

ccdreadcc said:
so this is just a themed version of gb rom?
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Yep.
looks like UOT

i guess, he changed the theme on the oxygen rom, and he posted it

Bored to death

thachtunganh said:
Bored to death
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You really think you are all high and mighty now huh? I've taken a look at your posts before and after you made your kernel, and let me tell you something: there is a big difference in the attitude of the posts. It's like the fact that you have developed something gave you a sense of authority. There is no excuse for you to be disrespectful.
Are you bored to death? No one asked you to post here. No one asked for your opinion. If you are bored, leave. I am not a fan of themed roms, but your posts just sicken me.

Its looks good, but a few advises to convey
1) Name the thread "[ROM] Spring Rom [GB 2.3.3 v20c]"- This would look more formal and attractive
2) Add more info about the mods & tweaks you implemented
3) Don't listen or care for anyone who criticizes
I guess you have used Zeam (One of my favourite Launchers)
and also i love the default GB settings icons
I couldn't say that i will try it, sorry because i'm more into graphical customisations. But would like to advice every stock GB lover to use this ROM

DJoptimus-One said:
Its looks good, but a few advises to convey
1) Name the thread "[ROM] Spring Rom [GB 2.3.3 v20c]"- This would look more formal and attractive
2) Add more info about the mods & tweaks you implemented
3) Don't listen or care for anyone who criticizes
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+1 fully agree with you.

sweetnsour said:
You really think you are all high and mighty now huh? I've taken a look at your posts before and after you made your kernel, and let me tell you something: there is a big difference in the attitude of the posts. It's like the fact that you have developed something gave you a sense of authority. There is no excuse for you to be disrespectful.
Are you bored to death? No one asked you to post here. No one asked for your opinion. If you are bored, leave. I am not a fan of themed roms, but your posts just sicken me.
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literally dude
i have been wanting to say this for some time now
kudos to you

In indian stock rom "data tracker fd" bug is present so in this rom this bug is solved or not?.if this bug is not solved then bethery life is definitely not good.

Hey can u add ics theme in this and change the lockscreen theme like cynogenmod...?bcoz i just love themed rom..thanks for the rom

Those who r posting here without trying his rom, just go to hell
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium

Booting Problem
Nice to see a V20C based ROM but does not boot.I am using CWM recovery 5.0.2.0 and it shows" Amend scripting(update-script) is no longer supported.
Amend scripting was deprecated by Google in Android 1.5.
It was necessary to remove it when upgrading to the clockworkmod 3.0 recovery.
Please switch to edify scripting((updater-script and update-binary) to create working update zip packages.
Installation aborted."

sweetnsour said:
You really think you are all high and mighty now huh? I've taken a look at your posts before and after you made your kernel, and let me tell you something: there is a big difference in the attitude of the posts. It's like the fact that you have developed something gave you a sense of authority. There is no excuse for you to be disrespectful.
Are you bored to death? No one asked you to post here. No one asked for your opinion. If you are bored, leave. I am not a fan of themed roms, but your posts just sicken me.
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I don't think that "i'm all high and mighty blah blah blah...".
And, You just pretended to be a nice member...
Bye

will upload it tomorrow....
thanks for suggestion
sumansur2008 said:
Nice to see a V20C based ROM but does not boot.I am using CWM recovery 5.0.2.0 and it shows" Amend scripting(update-script) is no longer supported.
Amend scripting was deprecated by Google in Android 1.5.
It was necessary to remove it when upgrading to the clockworkmod 3.0 recovery.
Please switch to edify scripting((updater-script and update-binary) to create working update zip packages.
Installation aborted."
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havent faced any problems till now !
vikasb32 said:
In indian stock rom "data tracker fd" bug is present so in this rom this bug is solved or not?.if this bug is not solved then bethery life is definitely not good.
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appreciate that buddy!
DJoptimus-One said:
Its looks good, but a few advises to convey
1) Name the thread "[ROM] Spring Rom [GB 2.3.3 v20c]"- This would look more formal and attractive
2) Add more info about the mods & tweaks you implemented
3) Don't listen or care for anyone who criticizes
I guess you have used Zeam (One of my favourite Launchers)
and also i love the default GB settings icons
I couldn't say that i will try it, sorry because i'm more into graphical customisations. But would like to advice every stock GB lover to use this ROM
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First of all a superb effort on this one Anil
Havent replied on xda since a long time...but somehow had that urge to test something new and so tried this one.... And yes rightfully said... amongst all the High Fi stuff of 2.3.7 and ICS, somehow the stability is being overlooked as nightlies have come into picture.... almost every other day we have the beta updates of tons of ROMs... most of those being just the customisations of the major ones... The actualy ones are just three... LOL the ICS port, CM7.2 nighlies and the Oxygen port.... So many versions and so less to try...
Maybe im being old school but i liked the development when the REAL devs published something...that too taking their own time...coming up with REAL updates and not just simple things like fixed headset icon etc.. Mik, Knzo, Franco, Andy....miss their work dearly....and at the same time i do appreciate the efforts of the new frotiers like Popdog and the other guys developing on P500...!!!
To sum it up id say, Good work done to provide just the nessesary customisations and at the same time keeping the ROM stock..... I am using it since a few hours now and everything seems to be working well.. No bugs or performance lags...would report aout the battery in maybe a day or so..
P.s.: Modification, be it of a line or an entire re-write of a code is still a modification. So unless he's asking u for paying his internet bills, stop criticizing each and everything around u.. He didnt steal ur code or modification did he..?? Its sometimes good to just avoid trolling where u are not needed

Thanks Parth.
Appreciate that.
logo_32 said:
First of all a superb effort on this one Anil
Havent replied on xda since a long time...but somehow had that urge to test something new and so tried this one.... And yes rightfully said... amongst all the High Fi stuff of 2.3.7 and ICS, somehow the stability is being overlooked as nightlies have come into picture.... almost every other day we have the beta updates of tons of ROMs... most of those being just the customisations of the major ones... The actualy ones are just three... LOL the ICS port, CM7.2 nighlies and the Oxygen port.... So many versions and so less to try...
Maybe im being old school but i liked the development when the REAL devs published something...that too taking their own time...coming up with REAL updates and not just simple things like fixed headset icon etc.. Mik, Knzo, Franco, Andy....miss their work dearly....and at the same time i do appreciate the efforts of the new frotiers like Popdog and the other guys developing on P500...!!!
To sum it up id say, Good work done to provide just the nessesary customisations and at the same time keeping the ROM stock..... I am using it since a few hours now and everything seems to be working well.. No bugs or performance lags...would report aout the battery in maybe a day or so..
P.s.: Modification, be it of a line or an entire re-write of a code is still a modification. So unless he's asking u for paying his internet bills, stop criticizing each and everything around u.. He didnt steal ur code or modification did he..?? Its sometimes good to just avoid trolling where u are not needed
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Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium

logo_32 said:
First of all a superb effort on this one Anil
Havent replied on xda since a long time...but somehow had that urge to test something new and so tried this one.... And yes rightfully said... amongst all the High Fi stuff of 2.3.7 and ICS, somehow the stability is being overlooked as nightlies have come into picture.... almost every other day we have the beta updates of tons of ROMs... most of those being just the customisations of the major ones... The actualy ones are just three... LOL the ICS port, CM7.2 nighlies and the Oxygen port.... So many versions and so less to try...
Maybe im being old school but i liked the development when the REAL devs published something...that too taking their own time...coming up with REAL updates and not just simple things like fixed headset icon etc.. Mik, Knzo, Franco, Andy....miss their work dearly....and at the same time i do appreciate the efforts of the new frotiers like Popdog and the other guys developing on P500...!!!
To sum it up id say, Good work done to provide just the nessesary customisations and at the same time keeping the ROM stock..... I am using it since a few hours now and everything seems to be working well.. No bugs or performance lags...would report aout the battery in maybe a day or so..
P.s.: Modification, be it of a line or an entire re-write of a code is still a modification. So unless he's asking u for paying his internet bills, stop criticizing each and everything around u.. He didnt steal ur code or modification did he..?? Its sometimes good to just avoid trolling where u are not needed
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Can u help me booting this ROM? I hv written in prev.post what i seen in my recovery(5.0.2.0) while flashing.Like 2 use it.Please help!

sumansur2008 said:
Can u help me booting this ROM? I hv written in prev.post what i seen in my recovery(5.0.2.0) while flashing.Like 2 use it.Please help!
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[SOLVED]
Please refer 1st post
Naughty version uploaded specially 4 you.
enjoy!

[Q] 's on Root Security, Tablet apps on a Note, Paranoia & More.

I have a few more questions before I make the leap to buy my first ever Android based device.
The Questions:
Will Rooting make my phone more susceptible to being Hijacked/Hacked /Virus?..so on. I presume its no, but security is nothing to play with. Does McAfee have an App? (That was a joke)
Is there currently anything I should stay way from that doesn't currently work or isn't stable with 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich?
Will Adobes Apps (Photoshop Touch for example) work on the SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE/GT-N7000? I ask this because said app is made for a tablet...but the GALAXY NOTE isn't your average tablet since it's a phone? It meets the resolution requirements... just not the size. Hence the confusion. This kind of thing is actually my biggest query at the moment...perhaps I should broaden the question...If it is made for a standard tablet, will it work with this sort of tablet?Would Paranoid Android assist me in this concern? (I think it would based on what I have seen)
Once I have rooted- is there any way for ME to customize the UI and how the hardware (such as GPS and Ram) functions. As you may have gathered I know my away around Adobe Suite and I could at the very least do some of that... or do I just have to...ugh...what's the jargon word...
Flash the Rom with someone else's handy work?
Does anyone have a recommendations on where I should buy the Unlocked SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE/GT-N7000 Note? I just want to know the options I may have other than Amazon, Ebay, or Expansys.
- Doesn't really matter anymore. If anyone would still like to answer it -here it is.
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You all (well most) have been very helpful. I know the main purpose of this site is Modding Android (or at least the phones they come on) , and not to play 20 questions with the noob who doesn't even have the device yet!
So - Thank you for your understanding. It is greatly appreciated!
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Edit3: Found Answer to "Will THIS root method work with 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich?" The answer is yes.

Bump!
This is the last time I intend to bump this (not that I wanted to in the first place). If this is truly meant to drift off unanswered than so be it.
I just hope that in the event of something horrible (or at least unknown) occurring to my phone that I can search the answer...since asking doesn't seem to be working at the moment.
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Read the last report of fsecure, it dont matter if you are root, just as vulnarable. Malware bring their own beer to the party. Depends on enduser
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

I figured as much.
Ill go read the last report of fsecure right now. ^____^
Thanks.(..and feel free to answer more questions )

CrazyOGuy said:
I figured as much.
Ill go read the last report of fsecure right now. ^____^
Thanks.(..and feel free to answer more questions )
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Ok, if you can download it, Adobe it should work. You can try a custom rom which supports tablet mode should you not be able to download with normal dpi. That will enable tablet mode in market, after clearing market data and reboot it should become available for dl.
Currently there are a couple good stock ICS roms and a couple good custom roms. All (except cm9 xplodwild is safe, not other cm9) kernels are dangerous due to Brickrisk of known bug. However, all cm9 based suffer the bugs of cm9, speakerphone broken, high battery consumption, etc. Most have their own bugs on top.
Now ICS source is out wait a couple days as more custom roms and kernels will be build as well as bugfixes. And off course, support the devs with donations for coffee, so they stay awake and make no errors lmao .
I love this community, enjoy
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

CrazyOGuy said:
I have a few more questions before I make the leap to buy my first ever Android based device.
The Questions:
Will Rooting make my phone more susceptible to being Hijacked/Hacked /Virus?..so on. I presume its no, but security is nothing to play with. Does McAfee have an App? (That was a joke)
Is there currently anything I should stay way from that doesn't currently work or isn't stable with 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich?
Will Adobes Apps (Photoshop Touch for example) work on the SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE/GT-N7000? I ask this because said app is made for a tablet...but the GALAXY NOTE isn't your average tablet since it's a phone? It meets the resolution requirements... just not the size. Hence the confusion. This kind of thing is actually my biggest query at the moment...perhaps I should broaden the question...If it is made for a standard tablet, will it work with this sort of tablet?Would Paranoid Android assist me in this concern? (I think it would based on what I have seen)
Once I have rooted- is there any way for ME to customize the UI and how the hardware (such as GPS and Ram) functions. As you may have gathered I know my away around Adobe Suite and I could at the very least do some of that... or do I just have to...ugh...what's the jargon word...
Flash the Rom with someone else's handy work?
Does anyone have a recommendations on where I should buy the Unlocked SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE/GT-N7000 Note? I just want to know the options I may have other than Amazon, Ebay, or Expansys.
- Doesn't really matter anymore. If anyone would still like to answer it -here it is.
---
You all (well most) have been very helpful. I know the main purpose of this site is Modding Android (or at least the phones they come on) , and not to play 20 questions with the noob who doesn't even have the device yet!
So - Thank you for your understanding. It is greatly appreciated!
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Edit3: Found Answer to "Will THIS root method work with 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich?" The answer is yes.
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1. No. Truth is, root or no root, you are equally vulnerable to malware. Just read the reviews and all before installing any, you know, 'unknown' app.
2. Wiping, factory resets and CWM. Although this is just for stock German ICS and older ICS ROMs like Stunner. New ROMs like Paranoid, CM9 are safe. Still in case you must search before you do anything with custom ROMs just to be on the safe side.
3. Can't find Photoshop Touch on the play store. But there must be a work around am sure. I am using Paranoid by the way.
4. You can pretty much flash a custom ROM and flash various themes and things. Don't know about RAM but you can over clock or under clock your processor. There are various tweaks scattered so just search for it and more often than not you will find it. Carbon tweaks are really good. Search them in themes and apps.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA

baz77 said:
Ok, if you can download it, Adobe it should work. You can try a custom rom which supports tablet mode should you not be able to download with normal dpi. That will enable tablet mode in market, after clearing market data and reboot it should become available for dl.
Tablet Mode. Ill look out for that in the features.
Currently there are a couple good stock ICS roms and a couple good custom roms. All (except cm9 xplodwild is safe, not other cm9) kernels are dangerous due to Brickrisk of known bug. However, all cm9 based suffer the bugs of cm9, speakerphone broken, high battery consumption, etc. Most have their own bugs on top.
Brick Risk Eh?...Well this is why I ask these things. Ill stay away from cm9/kernels. I know enough now that it looks like can look into some custom roms with a *little* more on the ball.
Now ICS source is out wait a couple days as more custom roms and kernels will be build as well as bugfixes. And off course, support the devs with donations for coffee, so they stay awake and make no errors lmao .
I love this community, enjoy
As far as communities go Its not that bad...if you can get a reply.
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sujal said:
1. No. Truth is, root or no root, you are equally vulnerable to malware. Just read the reviews and all before installing any, you know, 'unknown' app. What happens if root malware tries to root me. Must go deeper /s
2. Wiping, factory resets and CWM. Although this is just for stock German ICS and older ICS ROMs like Stunner. New ROMs like Paranoid, CM9 are safe. Still in case you must search before you do anything with custom ROMs just to be on the safe side.
Wouldn't do it any other way. I've already learned alot just from searching (presuming I can figure out the right question to input in the query)
3. Can't find Photoshop Touch on the play store. But there must be a work around am sure. I am using Paranoid by the way. I actually have it linked...oh...no I don't. Ok... Easy Fix.
4. You can pretty much flash a custom ROM and flash various themes and things. Don't know about RAM but you can over clock or under clock your processor. There are various tweaks scattered so just search for it and more often than not you will find it. Carbon tweaks are really good. Search them in themes and apps. Haven't heard of Carbon tweaks before. Will look it up.
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What just happened there?
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What is this... I don't even. Looks like you just thanked me. Uhhhh...You are Welcome!^_^
Pro Tip: Look forward to a lot more question thick posts. Golly you all use a TON of acronyms and No Visual Aids.

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What is this... I don't even. Looks like you just thanked me. Uhhhh...You are Welcome!^_^
Pro Tip: Look forward to a lot more question thick posts. Golly you all use a TON of acronyms and No Visual Aids.
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Sorry for that man! Was more than half asleep. I thought some other guy gave me a link to Photoshop touch app so I thanked 'him' for that. Happens!
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Yes. Photoshop touch works in ICS.
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Noob Friendly Q and A Help Thread

I have been on the Nexus 6 since early December 2014, and for me, as with many others, the Nexus 6 was my entry point into the pure Google experience, and my simultaneous departure from TouchWiz. From the beginning, I was a noob on this device.
So, after 4 short months, I have found that the rom threads have become congested with endless questions that are not germane to the given rom. The more popular a rom becomes, the problem intensifies.
I can imagine how frustrating it must be for a developer whom has worked hard, flung his or her creation to the xda shadowed wilds, only to return to a thread that has become a thicket of repeated questions.
Compounding the problem is that each developer has a different approach as to how he or she wishes his or her thread to be managed, which in turn can be confusing to any user. Some developers seem happy to remain ensconced in the daily comments, while others have a palpable disdain for off-topic quotes.
Irrespective, I think each has a tipping point, and thus I am sure that none is immune from becoming a bit jaded after a time.
And yet, we still have the very real phenomenon that this device has a learning curve, is available across the globe, and thus the questions still recur. Further, it is in many people's natures to either want to help or at least be cautious prior to rooting their device, etc.
So, I thought it would be fitting to provide a place for all to ask whatever they want. As the title clearly states, this is a noob friendly place, so please feel free to ask whatever you would like about this device. I am certain that all here on these forums would rather you learn what you need prior to availing yourself of the amazing array of resources in the development and themes and apps sections of these forums.
A few preliminary guidelines for this thread:
This is a noob-friendly thread, so ask whatever you like
Read the initial posts of the rom thread, as well as the last 10 or so pages of that thread, before you flash the rom you want. It will give you an idea of how the developer handles his or her thread, the tools you need before you get started, and
Please respect your fellow forum members, developers, and the moderator staff. Moderators have a thankless job, and I can assure you that it is absolutely no fun spending hundreds of hours on what amounts to a volunteer position without benefits.
Towards that end, please read the rules; they are the first post on every forum here on xda.
Thank everyone that develops, and please donate to anyone whom you believe is worthy of your extra gratitude. Donations are never required, but they do motivate those that do the hard work on these forums.
Never downgrade your bootloader. Ever.

I’ve split this into categories so that folks will have some basics right upfront.
1.First Use
1.1:You almost certainly will want to unlock your bootloader, inject root, recovery, etc.
I suggest reading the All-in-One Beginner’s Guide, where you’ll find everything you need to get started.
1.2. Learn Fastboot:
Yes, you have a Google device, and it is very easy to flash anything you want with a few simple command lines. Put bluntly, on Nexuses, the manual steps are very easy.
Hie yourself to this authoritative thread written by the prolific dev and highly respected forum member @rootSU.
1.3:Toolkits: Toolkits are a fantastic way to do all of this from the jump. There's nothing wrong with toolkits themselves; they can be great, useful tools, but please learn to do the steps manually. Why? Simple. If anything goes wrong, and it can, knowledge of fastboot will save you; no knowledge of it, you're waiting on help from others, or learning from scratch that which you should already have learned. Further, should help arrive, that person helping you is bearing two burdens, helping you first learn the basics of command line, and solving your problem. That is downright unfair. OK, onto the toolkits. You can find them in the development sections, specifically:
Wugfresh's Toolkit for Windows Operating System
Nexus One-Click Mac Toolkit for the OSX
Skipsoft Unified Android Toolkit for Windows
1.4: Decrypt or Not Decrypt:
Please note: Decrypting your device will wipe your device, so if you are going to decrypt, please do so before taking all of your time to setup your device the way you like it.
IF you want to remain decrypted, put the zip file located in this thread on your device, throw it in your cloud storage (Dropbox, &c), keep it in your pocket, think well of that file.
IF you want to remain decrypted, that zip should be the LAST file you flash before any new rom or kernel is flashed, or if you are unsure if a rom has a kernel that will force encrypt your device.
There are differing opinions as to the wisdom of decrypting, and I don’t care whether you think it is better or worse; people want to do it.
You can learn more about it here, and can accomplish the task using the link previous link or using any one of the aforementioned toolkits.
1.5: Recovery:
You almost certainly want to make a backup of your device prior to tweaking, flashing an updated nightly, or testing a new rom. Recovery for our device can be found here.
You may want to put a nice theme on that TWRP, go here. Hint: The developer whom does those themes keeps up with each iteration of TWRP, and if a new version requires a new theme, check the theme thread before you update your recovery.
1.6: Starting Over
I believe that this community owes a special thanks to @Q9Nap and @scrosler as each has provided us with amazing tools to return to stock or upgrade your device from 5.01/5.02 to 5.1, sans the need to revert to stock 5.01.
Please go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3066052 thread for flashable zips of entire 5.1 roms or modems ,or this Android File Host page from SCrosler for flashable 5.1 modems + bootloaders...https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=23050
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=23050

2. Choosing a Rom: Roms generally fall into four discrete categories:
2.1: Stock-Based – these are hewn from Google source, and typically come preinstalled with everything you will need to be up-and-running. Whatever tweaks, performance or otherwise, are added, the rom will most certainly similar to stock, hopefully better than stock.
2.2: AOSP-Based – these are built from the Android Open Source Project, and purists may think of them as closer to what Google intended. You will typically need to flash a Google Apps (Gapps) package separately from the rom itself. Some of these have inline kernels, or stock kernels, but they typically have everything you need baked right into the mix. There is an incredible variety of unique and wonderful roms from which to choose that fall into this category.
2.3: Original Development – Although the lines tend to blur, suffice it to say that roms in Original Development contain something original that merits a rightful place of its own, away from the crowded Development Forum. You will find kernels as well as complete roms in this section.
2.4: Hybrids – The vast majority of roms fall into this category. Much of the joy of Android is customization, and most roms in this category are feature-rich and packed with things, almost more than you will ever use.

Customization - Enhancing the Senses
Rom Customization:
Roms are popular and highly useful, but they are also fun. Instead of using a boring, stock phone laden with what amounts to another's idea of what you should have on your device, you are in control. This starts with how the phone looks. Yes, your phone can and should look exactly how you want it.
Disenthrall yourself from the madness that is a stock looking phone and apps, and stare with wonderment at beautifully themed apps.
1. Hard-Coded Themed Apps:
Anyone can run a themed app, even on a stock, rooted rom. These forums are riddled with themed app threads. Some suggestions to start:
1.1: Team BlackOut, the hardest working devs on xda are there, please go into their thread, enjoy the camaraderie and the beautiful apps they make. Be sure to thank and donate if you are so inclined. You will find themed versions of scores of apps, all available for free from their updater app.
1.2: XDA Recognized Themer @cerj has done a terrific job theming many apps on his own, and of course with the help of other themers. He is a terrific resource and a good friend. Check out his Blue DeLucia and Krome-X apps.
2. Theme Engine and Layers
Many Non-Stock Roms make use of one of these two basic tools that allow you to theme your entire phone. Suffice it to say that these are mutually exclusive means of attaining a beautifully themed rom without much hassle on your end. The CyanogenMod theme engine has its fans, and the fine devs doing the Layers app consider their work stellar (as they should); both are excellent.
2.1: Layers: If your ROM has Layers, and the app is not already on your phone, you'll need to download the free app from the Play Store. You'll find an abundance of themes in the Official MEGA RRO Layers Overlays Collection.
Special mention to one of the finest themers whom I've come to know on these forums; as RRO has had met the steep ramp-up with stunning strides, this terrific dev has been there, every step of the way.. @daveyannihilation, a tosser, wanker, and a very Gary dude, please help...I mean thank this man. He's everything and more. Please help me, inasmuch as I'm far more concerned about the degree to which I'm both a wanker, and a tosser, not to mention completely Gary.
2.2: Theme Engine: If your rom incorporates the CyanongenMod 12.0/12.1 Theme Engine, you can find a ton of beautiful themes in the Official MEGA CM12 Theme Engine Thread.
Please buy the themes you love. Free themes are terrific, but I always believe that people are more motivated to continue delivering these terrific tools if you support their hard work. Buy the damn themes, and don't be a cheapskate...there's enough whining in these forums to make most want to wretch.

Kernels and Tweaking
If you wish to flash a kernel, here are a few guidelines to get you started
Note: Most all of this was written entirely by @wrongway213.
1. Kernel Basics:
1.1: Stock Kernels: You can keep a stock kernel if that is with which you are comfortable. The stock kernel will force encryption, and there are modified stock kernels that will not force encryption.
1.2: Custom Kernels:
1.2.1: Hotplugging: Hotplugging is basically the background process going on telling your phone when it needs to bring CPU cores on and offline. This controls how much power your phone consumes - both how much battery it drains and how snappy it feels. You can use a kernel tweaker app (more below) to set all kinds of things in the kernel, including how hotplugging is done. Different kernels have all sorts of different hotplugging options.
As of 5.1, stock kernel uses all four cores online at all times as opposed to hotplugging. This is said to save power. Some kernel developers have adopted this as the default for their custom kernels, but they are still tuned very differently than stock. The user can still choose to revert back to hotplugging if they prefer it. Prior stock kernel, including 5.0X Lollipop, use something called MP-Decision to scale your frequencies. Some are of the opinion that MP-Decision is entirely too aggressive in how it handles this. It attempts to give the user a snappy and smooth experience, but in the end it mainly drains battery. The same smooth experience can be achieved via hotplugging properly on a custom kernel, and your battery will thank you for it.
1.2.2: Governors: Another awesome thing you can do when you flash a kernel is control the governor it uses. Stock kernel uses an interactive governor, which responds to user input and is generally considered to be a pretty good governor, even for custom kernels, However, it is often modified on these kernels, or at the least assisted with hotplugging in a different way than stock. This governor has been modified by @Imoseyon for leanKernel, one of the most popular kernels for our device, and a great place to start if you want to know if custom kernels are for you or not. Some prefer to use conservative, which is much less jumpy than interactive - meaning it does not scale frequencies up or online cores as quickly as interactive. This governor has been heavily modified for our device by @franciscofranco (Franco Kernel dev), so it is a much more viable option for those whom want to conserve battery and still get great performance. There are many different governors offered with different kernels - you can change your experience on the very same kernel by changing governors sometimes. Or you may find that you flash a new kernel and find a whole new set of governors that are more your style. This is all about trial and learning what you like, as none of us can know what is best for your use.
1.3. Kernel Use and Utility:
1.3.1: Wakelocks, An Example
A kernel can do many things if the kernel dev chooses to make it, or to give the user the option to avail such options, or can be omitted entirely if running stock. Though not the source of your wakelocks, kernels can disable wakelocks can control or disable them. This is a good example of the separation of a kernel's ability and a kernel's use.
1.3.2: The Domain of the Kernel:
Many kernel devs choose to leave the kernel footprint small, and allow the ROM side of things to handle as much as possible. Some kernels use the existing ramdisk that comes with the ROM instead of inserting their own to ensure they will play nice with all roms. Other kernels are highly customized and completely and totally change the feel of your device. Most are somewhere in the middle of these extremes.
1.3.3: What Your Kernel Does Not Control:
Your kernel does not control your radio, your WiFi, etc, so thus your phone calls, your data, your mms and sms messages are not impacted by flashing a kernel. Sometimes flashing a kernel may somehow cause something that is controlled by the ROM side of things not to work correctly - this is not the norm, though. If you are having these issues, you should look to your ROM first.
1.3.4: Random Reboots:
Random reboots are something that may be caused at a kernel level. If you encounter one, you should immediately on boot (ie, right after the random reboot) open your file explorer go to the folder:
sys/fs/pstore
There should be an annotated-ramoops file and a dmesg file (think of these as kernel logcats). Open the files as text, copy and paste to www.hastebin.com and send the link to your kernel developer. This will help him or her determine if it the reboot was caused by the kernel, and if it can be fixed.
1.4: Sound Practices:
1.4.1. Avoid Multiple Kernel Tweaking Apps:
The use of multiple kernel tweaking apps is contraindicated. If your rom comes with a performance app but you like to use your own instead, freeze your rom's performance app in (using the built-in App Manager, or with an app like Titanium Backup) and clear its app data prior to using your app of choice. Most kernels have an app that is either directly associated or supported by them, or recommended to use with them. Find this out in the thread before you tune your kernel, as having the right options available and interfaced correctly makes it much easier to do so. It's also good practice if you have flashed a custom kernel already to re-flash your rom before flashing another to ensure settings stick properly. This is not always necessary, but it only takes a minute and it's better safe than sorry.
1.4.2: Default Kernel Settings or Using Terminal Command Line:
Some kernels don't even require an app at all. A few of them are tuned on initial setup via Aroma installer - you set your values and can leave it at that. Others can be tuned directly via terminal emulator.
1.4.3. Kernel Tuner of Choice:
Most kernels require some sort of an app to set your values. If your kernel does not come with a particular app associated with it, there are a few options for you. A popular option has always been Trickster Mod. This app offers the basics that you need if using a kernel that does not have a whole lot of odd modifications and is good for beginners who are using a kernel with no recommended app. Advanced users often use Synapse - it is a very confusing app and definitely not for beginners, but it gives you control over basically everything your kernel has to offer. Kernel Auditor is something in the middle, as it does not allow you as much control (or confusion) as Synapse, but it can do a lot that Trickster can't. It's a great starting point for those of you using a kernel with needs Trickster does not meet, or a good place to jump to if Trickster is just getting old, but you're not ready for Synapse.
1.5: Afterwards:
To be sure, there is plenty more reading to be done, depending on which kernel you choose to flash and how advanced you would like to get with it. This is just meant to give those of you who don't know why they would want to do something like flash a kernel a starting point. The decision is yours.
Happy flashing!

Thanks for this man! I agree this needed to be done. It will be very helpful!
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So... If I have a OnePlus One can I use the decrypt file you posted in the second post? I'm kind of a noob... [emoji5]
In all seriousness, XDA is better for having someone like you here to help out.
Watch closely people... You might learn something.

Now I just need to get one lol
Awesome work buddy!

If you need more posts added in or want to transfer a post ownership to another person, just let the mod team know (or you can hit me up as well). Anything to reduce the number of non-essential, non-logcat-attaching posts from the Dev threads is most assuredly welcomed.
Good job and keep up the good work.

If you're going to mention us "traditionalists" (its nothing to do with tradition) I think it only fair that you explain the reason why we dont recommend toolkits for the uninitiated @micmars, for balance

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If you're going to mention us "traditionalists" (its nothing to do with tradition) I think it only fair that you explain the reason why we dont recommend toolkits for the uninitiated @micmars, for balance
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I knew you'd pounce on that.
My apologies good sir. You will get one entire block in that section...please think of this as a beginning of things.
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micmars said:
I knew you'd pounce on that.
My apologies good sir. You will get one entire block in that section...please think of this as a beginning of things.
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Yeah sorry I always do.
Its nothing personal. Nothing to apologise for. I just think a little disclaimer could be put in. I can draft a very small sentence if you like... Or not

Excellent idea, this thread is, Mic - thanks for endeavoring to provide a one-stop-shop resource for all. Let me know if I can be of any assistance along the way.

Very useful thread. Will be checking in to help whenever I can. Thanks @ micmars
TaPpEd FrOm My N-sIx

rootSU said:
If you're going to mention us "traditionalists" (its nothing to do with tradition) I think it only fair that you explain the reason why we dont recommend toolkits for the uninitiated @micmars, for balance
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Toolkits, like a decrypted device, are a double edged sword. I have been screwed over by tool kits in the past but I've also been saved from doing something stupid. I do like tool kits that include a command line option and are verbose enough to show you exactly what they're doing. My $. 02
I do have a newbie question though. This is my first device without SD card. In the past I was never gun shy about doing anything because I knew worst case I could recover or at least have my install zips and titanium backup to rebuild . Now a days I am sometimes scared to wipe my pseudo SDcard. What are you folks doing to protect yourself? I have been saving off data to the PC before anything major but it seems like there should be a better way.
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DebianDog said:
Toolkits, like a decrypted device, are a double edged sword. I have been screwed over by tool kits in the past but I've also been saved from doing something stupid. I do like tool kits that include a command line option and are verbose enough to show you exactly what they're doing. My $. 02
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Yeah i agree. That's why it should be a disclaimer rather than an order
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I do have a newbie question though. This is my first device without SD card. In the past I was never gun shy about doing anything because I knew worst case I could recover or at least have my install zips and titanium backup to rebuild . Now a days I am sometimes scared to wipe my pseudo SDcard. What are you folks doing to protect yourself? I have been saving off data to the PC before anything major but it seems like there should be a better way.
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I use folder sync as a plug in to Tasker.
Every time I close my camera app, I use bash shell to look for new files in DCIM and move them to a holding location. I then use folder sync under the same trigger, to open up an SFTP connection to my NAS at home and upload the photos immediately. There is one draw back though. I was taking 4k videos the other day and trying to push 1.5GB over sftp voa hspa is not good for battery, so I need to revise that one.
Also a run a times folder sync every couple of days syncing up my /sdcard with my NAS backup directory, over WiFi whilst I sleep.
Also every Saturday at 3am, my phone reboots, takes a nandroid then syn a that to my NAS too.
As you can imagine, I find it difficult to lose files

DebianDog said:
What are you folks doing to protect yourself? I have been saving off data to the PC before anything major but it seems like there should be a better way
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Same here. Only takes a minute.

DebianDog said:
Toolkits, like a decrypted device, are a double edged sword. I have been screwed over by tool kits in the past but I've also been saved from doing something stupid. I do like tool kits that include a command line option and are verbose enough to show you exactly what they're doing. My $. 02
I do have a newbie question though. This is my first device without SD card. In the past I was never gun shy about doing anything because I knew worst case I could recover or at least have my install zips and titanium backup to rebuild . Now a days I am sometimes scared to wipe my pseudo SDcard. What are you folks doing to protect yourself? I have been saving off data to the PC before anything major but it seems like there should be a better way.
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On the go storage, tiny little things, I know many themers, and rom devs, use the crap out if them.
I have seen these things sold at very reasonable prices, at brick-and-mortar retailers or online.
I personally back up my entire card to my computer on a weekly basis, and throw the entire thing into my Dropbox.
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Let me start by saying thank you.. I recently purchased evo 3D, then flashed a nexus 6 ROM and recovery.. My question is, should my phone be this hot.. It's lethal it's so hot.. I'll wait for your trusted response..
Seriously, for all that know mic, he is a beacon of knowledge.. This thread will not only widen your vocabulary , it will contain a plethora of information and innuendo

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Let me start by saying thank you.. I recently purchased evo 3D, then flashed a nexus 6 ROM and recovery.. My question is, should my phone be this hot.. It's lethal it's so hot.. I'll wait for your trusted response..
Seriously, for all that know mic, he is a beacon of knowledge.. This thread will not only widen your vocabulary , it will contain a plethora of information and innuendo
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your phones cpu can get to 100C. thats when itll automatically shut down/reboot to cool off. but try as hard as you can, i bet youll never reach it. anything below is normal, depending what you are doing. now you say hot, whats your cpu temp? as feel does not give you any temperature. all feel does is tell you if something is hotter than or cooler than your hand. and if your hand is cooler, itll make the phone feel much hotter. so, when talking about being too hot, we need an actual temp to go with it. i say that because many people report a hot device, when the temp is around 40C, when normal body temps average around 37C.