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[Q] Question about ICS

Hello, what is the best ROM for ICS on Samsung Galaxy S? I'm fed up of stock ROM being slow and want something fast and want ICS I've never flashed before and downloaded "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC2.11" but don't have a clue on how to start flashing it, as he hasn't made a noob tutorial
Any help would be appreciated.

How about trying teamhacksung's ICS port aka soon to be CM9 rom? Just follow the guide on the first page.

jsolhac said:
How about trying teamhacksung's ICS port aka soon to be CM9 rom? Just follow the guide on the first page.
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But I'm a noob :-( I don't even know how to root or put CWM on... what ROM would you recommend for noob like me, ICS one or CM7? I Just want something really fast that will make games smoother and that works fully....

Do you know how to flash a kernel via Odin? You will be rooted and have CWM automatically once you flash a custom kernel. I would recommend you to use a custom GB rom, as not all apps are compatible with ICS and more bug free.

jsolhac said:
Do you know how to flash a kernel via Odin? You will be rooted and have CWM automatically once you flash a custom kernel. I would recommend you to use a custom GB rom, as not all apps are compatible with ICS and more bug free.
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oh ok.. is the standard CM7 the fastest ROM then?

In my opinion, no. Perhaps you would want to try the Simplicity rom.

[Q] Stable GM ROM? Opinions?

Hello,
I am looking for a stable GM Rom with everything working for a friends Galaxy Mini.
I will not be home for several months so he will not be able to modify smth as she doesn't know how to flash Roms etc.
Thanks in advance.
The Gxy Mini is on Stock 2.1. Anything special i should know before flashing?

I believe you first have to upgrade to Gingerbread before flashing custom roms. Also, install clockworkmod recovery via Odin before flashing custom roms.
That's about it really.
A pretty nice rom that sticks close to default is Chocobread. (Current emanom is too buggy right now, although v6 is in the making).

. Installed Stock 2.3.6 then Creed's Rev. 1.3. Interesting that the contacts didn't sync from 2.1. Then, (didn't checked on PC before) i found out that i have no phone contacts on the Google account although i synced them on the old 2.1 before wipe.
Creeds ROM feels laggy than stock 2.3.6 somtimes. I overclocked it to 710 mHz. Angry Birds Space doesn't load past the "Space birds" loading screen.
I told her to test it for a few days but i consider other options?

mebitek's cm7 rc 1 or kitten's cm7 base on mebitek's deodexed or MORe v3

i would recommend Stock ROM!
Deonix said:
Hello,
I am looking for a stable GM Rom with everything working for a friends Galaxy Mini.
I will not be home for several months so he will not be able to modify smth as she doesn't know how to flash Roms etc.
Thanks in advance.
The Gxy Mini is on Stock 2.1. Anything special i should know before flashing?
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If your friend is not a techno wiz then i would suggest why don't you flash stock rom.
Read this post by anno08:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551586
Theres no risk of bricking.You may even root this stock rom using odin if you wish or even flash cwm.
Hit thanks if it helps!

Problems booting to install Roms

Because some roms are left hanging in the beginning and not booting, my phone is a Huawei U9000 X6, I tested several of the forum but none work properly, now I have Android v2.3.7 and want to do the upgrade to 4.0.
In advance thank you very much.

TheMasterMindGT said:
Because some roms are left hanging in the beginning and not booting, my phone is a Huawei U9000 X6, I tested several of the forum but none work properly, now I have Android v2.3.7 and want to do the upgrade to 4.0.
In advance thank you very much.
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You gotta remember this ;-
You need kernel 2.6.35.7 for all ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) Roms
You need kernel 2.6.32.9 for most GB (Ginger Bread) Roms
Android RC3 runs on 2.6.35.7
I think you should flash RC3 via SUT. Flashing RC3 gives you a stable OS and automatically gives you Clockworkmod so you can boot into recovery and flash any ics rom directly after this or any 2.6.35.7 based GB Rom
For some reason though, on neither kernels, this -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619837 boots for me.
The indicator of wrong kernel is Blue screen on bootup

nachiketa.ramesh said:
You gotta remember this ;-
You need kernel 2.6.35.7 for all ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) Roms
You need kernel 2.6.35.2 for most GB (Ginger Bread) Roms
Android RC3 runs on 2.6.35.7
I think you should flash RC3 via SUT. Flashing RC3 gives you a stable OS andautomatically gives you Clockworkmod so you can boot into recovery and flash any ics rom directly after this or any 2.6.35.7 based GB Rom
For some reason though, on neither kernels, this -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619837 boots for me.
The indicator of wrong kernel is Blue screen on bootup
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thank you very much for your valuable help, the problem I think is the kernel that I have now:
kernel: 2.6.32.9.
is there any way I can change the current kernel??

TheMasterMindGT said:
thank you very much for your valuable help, the problem I think is the kernel that I have now:
kernel: 2.6.32.9.
is there any way I can change the current kernel??
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Flashing RC3 automatically gives you the ics kernel.
You can also use CK Kernel 0.4d in dev threads and flash via cwm but it will not work with your current rom

nachiketa.ramesh said:
Flashing RC3 automatically gives you the ics kernel.
You can also use CK Kernel 0.4d in dev threads and flash via cwm but it will not work with your current rom
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thank you very much by observation I will look for files on the issues.

Here are the links you can refer to
RC3-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446449
CK Kernel 0.4d
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728461

Help From .35 kernel to .32 kernel possible?
Hi i just wanted to ask since im on .35 kernel and using an ICS based rom CM9/AOKP ROM, how will i be able to go back to .32 kernel any links where i can get it and how to do it? i want to go back to MIUI .2.4.13 by free radical? thanks

endlesone said:
Hi i just wanted to ask since im on .35 kernel and using an ICS based rom CM9/AOKP ROM, how will i be able to go back to .32 kernel any links where i can get it and how to do it? i want to go back to MIUI .2.4.13 by free radical? thanks
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Possible
Flash RC 1 through SUT LR
then Flash MIUI by FR
enjoy

RC1 from Andro id v3.3 rc1?
vivekb said:
Possible
Flash RC 1 through SUT LR
then Flash MIUI by FR
enjoy
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by RC 1 you mean FB0G-Andro-ID_V3.3-RC1.7z
thanks

endlesone said:
by RC 1 you mean FB0G-Andro-ID_V3.3-RC1.7z
thanks
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Yes. That should do the trick.
As an alternative, you can still flash GB stock from your manufacturer (most likely .32 kernel).

=)
k1chy said:
Yes. That should do the trick.
As an alternative, you can still flash GB stock from your manufacturer (most likely .32 kernel).
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thanks for the reply.

After spending all night struggling with installing the kernel achieves install this ROM but I use the touch screen, anyone know what I can do???
rom is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798814

Most Stable ROM

Hi All,
Please let me know which is the most stable n smooth ROM preferably ICS/ JB
I am bugged up with Stock ICS on incs, so booted with NIKS codename, it has got lot of minor bugs, which nikhil is working on..
So for time being I have removed that i booted ICE COLD 8.4. Video camera is not working for Ice cold. rest all works okay.
Just wanted to kw which is the most stable smooth n fast rom as of now

milan.gadakari said:
Hi All,
Please let me know which is the most stable n smooth ROM preferably ICS/ JB
I am bugged up with Stock ICS on incs, so booted with NIKS codename, it has got lot of minor bugs, which nikhil is working on..
So for time being I have removed that i booted ICE COLD 8.4. Video camera is not working for Ice cold. rest all works okay.
Just wanted to kw which is the most stable smooth n fast rom as of now
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Smoothness is one of those subjective things. For example, you call the stock ICS bugged up, but I find it very smooth and useable with l0st.prophet's XS-ICS kernel and haven't found anything that I would consider buggy.
You just need to try all of the different ROMs until you find one you are satisfied with.

Help me understand
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Smoothness is one of those subjective things. For example, you call the stock ICS bugged up, but I find it very smooth and useable with l0st.prophet's XS-ICS kernel and haven't found anything that I would consider buggy.
You just need to try all of the different ROMs until you find one you are satisfied with.
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ROM: Ice cold sandwhich 8.4
kernel: 2.6.35.14
hboot 2.02.0002
recovery: CMW
radio: 3831.18.00.11
whats kernel in this.. I see that ur kernel version is xs ics v2.2.. How imp is that.
Are these things like kernel and recovery versions imp for smoothness n speed of phone.

milan.gadakari said:
ROM: Ice cold sandwhich 8.4
kernel: 2.6.35.14
hboot 2.02.0002
recovery: CMW
radio: 3831.18.00.11
whats kernel in this.. I see that ur kernel version is xs ics v2.2.. How imp is that.
Are these things like kernel and recovery versions imp for smoothness n speed of phone.
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The kernel I used is based on the HTC Sense 3.6 ICS ROM source code, so it is more recent than the modified GB kernel that you mentioned.
The kernel is more important for ROM performance. The recovery you use has nothing to do with ROM performance.

How??
tpbklake said:
The kernel I used is based on the HTC Sense 3.6 ICS ROM source code, so it is more recent than the modified GB kernel that you mentioned.
The kernel is more important for ROM performance. The recovery you use has nothing to do with ROM performance.
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Can I upgrade kernel?
Can I flash the latest kernel then required ROM??
Is it possible.
Can u provide me some configuration. what to flash,, what not to..

milan.gadakari said:
Can I upgrade kernel?
Can I flash the latest kernel then required ROM??
Is it possible.
Can u provide me some configuration. what to flash,, what not to..
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Grab kernel from this thread and just flash in recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851121

WILLI120 said:
Grab kernel from this thread and just flash in recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851121
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And if you're s on don't forget to fast boot flash boot boot.img
Sent from my Nexus 7

[Q] Flashing an unlocked Captivate (a StraightTalk device)

Got a friend with a StraightTalk Captivate SGH i897 that is sluggish and driving her crazy, so I want to root and get her on a stable 4.1 or better. Any of you guys have an unlocked version that flash? Should I stick with an AT&T ROM?

LXative said:
Got a friend with a StraightTalk Captivate SGH i897 that is sluggish and driving her crazy, so I want to root and get her on a stable 4.1 or better. Any of you guys have an unlocked version that flash? Should I stick with an AT&T ROM?
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Nope. Throw Cyanogenmod on that baby.
GB: CM7
ICS: SlimICS
JB: CM10.1.3
4.2.2 performance wise is the same as 4.1, but you get access to Google Now and a few more tidbits here and there (like the new Clock app)

thebulletfromhell said:
Nope. Throw Cyanogenmod on that baby.
GB: CM7
ICS: SlimICS
JB: CM10.1.3
4.2.2 performance wise is the same as 4.1, but you get access to Google Now and a few more tidbits here and there (like the new Clock app)
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Thanks for the reply, knew if I was patient someone would chime in.
I poorly worded my question.......I really should have instead asked if I can flash the i897 like any other Captivate? Same root process, etc?

LXative said:
Thanks for the reply, knew if I was patient someone would chime in.
I poorly worded my question.......I really should have instead asked if I can flash the i897 like any other Captivate? Same root process, etc?
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Pretty much. With Samsung device, you don't even have to root it.
1. Get Odin/Heimdall
2. Flash a kernel with CWM
3. Flash Cyanogenmod 7
4. Flash whatever rom you want.

thebulletfromhell said:
3. Flash Cyanogenmod 7
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No need to flash CM7. Easy to follow update guide here -> Guide.
I recommend CM10.1.3 Stable as first custom ROM, Android 4.2.2 based.

Val D. said:
No need to flash CM7. Easy to follow update guide here -> Guide.
I recommend CM10.1.3 Stable as first custom ROM, Android 4.2.2 based.
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I find that some kernel don't play well with the Cyanogenmod 9/10/Any other ICS JB roms, especially if they're kernel for AOSP, and the whole BML to MTD process gets a little iffy(it never boots, just constantly reboot to recovery, partitions can't be formatted, mounted partition are always empty). If you're starting from a Samsung ROM's kernel, it goes OK most of the time, but if you start from Semaphore JB or GearKernel or another AOSP kernel, the installation process just skipped the BML to MTD conversion, or screw it up somehow. It may just be me, but doing one extra step can't hurt

The phone in question runs stock ROM. First needs to be updated to GB 2.3.x, than Corn Kernel + CM10.1 Stable will update it to JB 4.2.2. No need to flash another GB-based ROM after the stock GB. CM10.1 Stable installation process has no issues with Corn Kernel. Tested many times.

Val D. said:
The phone in question runs stock ROM. First needs to be updated to GB 2.3.x, than Corn Kernel + CM10.1 Stable will update it to JB 4.2.2. No need to flash another GB-based ROM after the stock GB. CM10.1 Stable installation process has no issues with Corn Kernel. Tested many times.
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Eh fair enough. Its just probably my device

Thanks folks. I'll be getting her phone within the next week......and will get it flashed.