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So, I'm new to Galaxy S. Need Help :)

Hi guys,
I own a Galaxy S i9000 mobile.
It's running on :
Android 2.3.3
Baseband : DXJV9
I have not rooted it or did anything till now.
I wanna flash ICS AOKP on my mobile..
I have tried using the search option but still im soo deserted.
Can you guys guide me on how to root,flash CWM recovery, and flash ICS please ?
and Does Galaxy S supports ROM Manager ? coz i've been using Galaxy Ace before and it didn't support it..
Thanks a lot

For Root read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
You need to download file ending in JVP. Usually you want the one ending with last 3 digits of your baseband but as there is no JV9 JVP is close enough and is reported as working. Besides it does not really matter as you just need this for root.
Once you have root you can simply follow the guide in the AOKP thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524108
I know you have stated you want AOKP but if you want a bullet proof simple way to get this all done start with this thread for Team ICSSGS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
I usually like to make sure I have all necessary files, roms & programmes before starting so if anything goes wrong I can get my phone working again. This tutorial will help you with that also.
After following all of this you should have a good understanding of what to do and then you can flash AOKP as their instructions are kind of limited.
Also when choosing an ICS Rom this is a great thread with regards to performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554621

AOKP is a wonderful choice.
But if I can give you an advice, wait for the next Milestone which is expected to be released over the next few days

scubadude said:
For Root read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
You need to download file ending in JVP. Usually you want the one ending with last 3 digits of your baseband but as there is no JV9 JVP is close enough and is reported as working. Besides it does not really matter as you just need this for root.
Once you have root you can simply follow the guide in the AOKP thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524108
I know you have stated you want AOKP but if you want a bullet proof simple way to get this all done start with this thread for Team ICSSGS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
I usually like to make sure I have all necessary files, roms & programmes before starting so if anything goes wrong I can get my phone working again. This tutorial will help you with that also.
After following all of this you should have a good understanding of what to do and then you can flash AOKP as their instructions are kind of limited.
Also when choosing an ICS Rom this is a great thread with regards to performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554621
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Thanks for replying..
And where can i get the Odin and the .ops file for Galaxy S?
Thanks again

You must register to download anything.
http://www.sammobile.com/
This link has passwords & instructions for sammobile firmware downloads.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=-1
Firmware link for Galaxy s i9000
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9000&r=-1#modelsa
Odin (choose i9000)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=5&t=1&o=1#osa
flash guide if you want it (choose i9000)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=6&t=1&o=1#osa

scubadude said:
You must register to download anything.
http://www.sammobile.com/
This link has passwords & instructions for sammobile firmware downloads.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=-1
Firmware link for Galaxy s i9000
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9000&r=-1#modelsa
Odin (choose i9000)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=5&t=1&o=1#osa
flash guide if you want it (choose i9000)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=6&t=1&o=1#osa
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Thank you soo much for your help bro

That link for flashing Team ICSSGS has help for everything else. From downloading stock rom to flashing with Odin to flashing ics (in this case team icssgs)
You could potential substitute Team ICSSGS for AOKP.

I got another question..
does Semaphore ICS kernel works on my baseband (i.e - DXJV9) ?

Will do. My favourite.
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scubadude said:
Will do. My favourite.
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Great
and finally, Which version of the kernel should i use for official AOKP b34? 1.1.0 or 1.1.0s?

Not sure but both should work. 1.0.1s is for slim ics and other roms. If it is not compatible it will break 720 video recording & playback otherwise eveything else should work. There is also a video patch somewhere.
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scubadude said:
Not sure but both should work. 1.0.1s is for slim ics and other roms. If it is not compatible it will break 720 video recording & playback otherwise eveything else should work. There is also a video patch somewhere.
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Alright..I've flashed AOKP b34 and Semaphore 1.1.0s
Everything seems to be fine
But now my sdcard is mounted as internal storage and the actual internal storage is mounted as sdcard..is this a bug or what ?
Even when I connect my phone to my PC using USB,only the actual internal storage (which is mounted as SDcard shows up..

I personally haven't 1.1.0 only 1.0.1sbm with slim ics. I think the 1.1.0 is still a test version for cm9 but could be wrong. Things may have updated since i last looked but i recommend reading the semaphore thread and posting there for more help.
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Hello another sg user
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Suggest ICS rom for you
I would like to suggest ICS rom for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560524&highlight=aroma
This is quite easily to install because it have menu interactive to do with and it quite smooth when use it.

http://hdtechvideo.com/community/index.php
go here
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/discuss-custom-ics-roms-for-sgs1-here.7309/

Sys81 said:
Hello another sg user
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Hey!
TIGER 123 said:
http://hdtechvideo.com/community/index.php
go here
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/discuss-custom-ics-roms-for-sgs1-here.7309/
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frankind said:
I would like to suggest ICS rom for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560524&highlight=aroma
This is quite easily to install because it have menu interactive to do with and it quite smooth when use it.
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scubadude said:
I personally haven't 1.1.0 only 1.0.1sbm with slim ics. I think the 1.1.0 is still a test version for cm9 but could be wrong. Things may have updated since i last looked but i recommend reading the semaphore thread and posting there for more help.
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Thanks for helping..
I switched to SlimICS and Semaphone 1.1.1 and it fixed it all..
and now the only problem I'am facing is that WiFi Tethering is not working..Is it just for me or it doesn't work for all of you people ?

Hameedhudeen said:
Hey!
Thanks for helping..
I switched to SlimICS and Semaphone 1.1.1 and it fixed it all..
and now the only problem I'am facing is that WiFi Tethering is not working..Is it just for me or it doesn't work for all of you people ?
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Known bug in Semaphore. Make sure you enable the 'Netfilter' module in the app. When it randomly doesn't work, which is the bug, simply check and uncheck it 2 times and it will work.

Well it seems dat u gettin alot of hlp alrdy bt u need hlp like immediately u can pm me ur hp no.
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upichie said:
Known bug in Semaphore. Make sure you enable the 'Netfilter' module in the app. When it randomly doesn't work, which is the bug, simply check and uncheck it 2 times and it will work.
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That fixes it.
Thank you
Sys81 said:
Well it seems dat u gettin alot of hlp alrdy bt u need hlp like immediately u can pm me ur hp no.
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Yea, I got a lots of help by this thread..
Thanks all!
Now, The only problem I'am experiencing is a little more battery drain when compared to GB.
I am gonna experiment with modems..

[Q] Getting my Note tomorrow! A few questions.

Hello lovely XDA users. Just wanted to ask a few questions about the Note. Im used to Nexus devices and the unlocking and rooting process is usually straight forward, reading up on the Note I got a bit confused lol. So how do you root it? I have read about the ICS leaks bricking phones so I will stick to GB for now, can anyone recommend a good GB ROM? Would like stock Android if possible. One more question, apart from rooting how do you get CWM Recovery on it? Thanks for your help people and I'm really looking forward to getting the Note.

There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.

bioweb said:
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
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Explained like a pro, Thank you very much. Any GB ROM you would recommend? Preferably with Stock Android although I'm guessing you can't use the S Pen apps? Might stick to Stock Touchwiz ROM although I hate it. Any kernel to recommend with a Stock ROM? Thanks for your help.

All the custom GB roms fully support the s-pen because they're all based on official Samsung firmwares, I'm not aware of any custom rom with stock Android UI at the moment. You can always use a custom launcher to at least get rid of TouchWiz. I'm using CheckRomHD V6 and installed NemusLauncher at the moment and I like it a lot. RocketRom V23 is a very nice rom as well though it's a bit of a hassle to flash as you first need to flash V22, do a wipe and then flash V23.
You can even combine custom roms and custom kernels. If you want to be able to overclock as well you can flash for example CheckRom and then flash the AbyssNote 4.2 or FM Kernel 2.0 in CWM Recovery. Or if you go for speed and good battery life you can flash SpeedMod Kernel 2-11.
Basically it's all up to you. Read the threads about the custom roms, choose a few with features you like and just try them for a while. Just keep in mind that there is a slight chance you end up in a boot loop (usually solved by doing a data/cache/Dalvik wipe in recovery) or soft-bricking and you have to start all over by flashing a pre-rooted kernel and CF-Root again, but this applies to any custom rom on any phone.

You said them firmwares are pre-rooted but on the thread it say's they are not directly rootable. ???

Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025

I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000

bioweb said:
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
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Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.

pachi72 said:
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
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Don't wanna take the risk. I will just wait it out for a bit.

benrees21 said:
Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
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No problem at all mate, welcome to the wonderful world of the Note

So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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as long you have international note, you can use any roms

octavian90 said:
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?

benrees21 said:
Would like stock Android if possible.
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Does this mean that you want all the stuff that comes initially with your Note?
If yes, then CM9 probably is not the right thing for you. It is devoid of all the
Samsung crapware, plus you don't get native S-Pen Samsung support. This
means no SMemo and similar stuff; you have to use different apps from the
Market instead.
OTOH, if you want a lean, smooth and fast Rom, and are not afraid to do some
tinkering, then CM9 would be ideal for you.
benrees21 said:
Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
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1. CM9 is here.
2. No optional kernels for now, because it contains the only safe ICS kernel ATM
3. No OC either, but you won't be needing it - the kernel is very fast as it is. In
fact, I keep mine at 1.2Ghz. It feels just as quick, and it's somewhat easier on
the battery.

Ok, I flashed a stock GB ROM through odin and I have run the bat file and installed the CF kernel and CWM. How do I flash CM9 and where do I find Reloaded CM9? Thanks you lovely people

Aw, our little boy took his first steps

bioweb said:
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
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Hahaha. Just need to find this Reloaded CM9 and I'm done.

All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.

benrees21 said:
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
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Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.

chasmodo said:
Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
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Love it. Thanks. When is the official ICS supposed to be released?
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Which rom should I use for first flash?

I'm looking to root my phone.
I read a lot on xda and I found a lot of interesting information.
But right now I don't know which kernel/rom combination to use.
I've looked around and I don't really like the feel of ICS. I prefer GB.
So what now?
custom kernel and stock rom?
darky rom?
cm7?
Thank you!

have you root your phone?
what firmware you using now?
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awandroid89 said:
have you root your phone?
what firmware you using now?
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No I didn't root it yet.
Stock Bell UGKG3 firmware from kies.

mathieums said:
No I didn't root it yet.
Stock Bell UGKG3 firmware from kies.
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If u want ics go dark Knight, they got good support
If you like my posts hit thanks

mathieums said:
I'm looking to root my phone.
I read a lot on xda and I found a lot of interesting information.
But right now I don't know which kernel/rom combination to use.
I've looked around and I don't really like the feel of ICS. I prefer GB.
So what now?
custom kernel and stock rom?
darky rom?
cm7?
Thank you!
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Darky Rom is a good place to start for your first custom rom flash.
All you need to do is reboot to download mode.
Connect your phone to your PC
Open Odin
Install an RE version of Darky Rom
If you do want to try ICS Slim Rom is very nice and i have been running it here for a few weeks with no issues

JaY_III said:
Darky Rom is a good place to start for your first custom rom flash.
All you need to do is reboot to download mode.
Connect your phone to your PC
Open Odin
Install an RE version of Darky Rom
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+1 :thumbup:
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im using dark knight rom with the devil kernel and is really good and quick. its also really easy to install for a beginner through cwm so give it a try

i have problem on dark knight v5.5
im gettin sd card scanning error
heres my question please reply my question
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25736760#post25736760

I'll post a link to a fool proof way of getting ur phone back, then just root and flash again, It was just a bad flash. It happens to the bestowed for us every now and again
If you like my posts hit thanks

Nevermind here the whole post
Heres the links for how to root gingerbread 2.3.3 jvk
Download JVK http://www.multiupload.nl/1DFDXTO27I and extract it.
Go to this page for a guide on how to install http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-t...d-2-3-3-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s-instructions/
Download odin http://www.multiupload.nl/VRM4PMTM10 ignore the pit files
Install the rom
To root it use this guide http://www.theandroidsoul.com/rooting-xxjvk-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s/
and download this file http://www.mediafire.com/?925zdf1j73nx94n
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE.
If you like my posts hit thanks

For ics this is a good thread of bench marks for the various roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23793688
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Thanks for the benchmark thread.
Does CM9 have swype?
or which rom does have it?

For swype just search for swype beta and you can install on any rom. I've tried a lot of the ics roms (cm9, weui, aokp, cna, team icsgs, dark night, slim ics). My favourite was Team ICSSGS. Unfortunately this has not been updated in a while so currently on slim ics which is fast becoming my favourite.
If you havn't flashed ics before i recomend either following ics for dummies or ics333 installation thread in the general section of the sgs forum. Once you've got an ics rom and basics then it is easy to update to slim or any other rom you choose.
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Recommend：Shadow0-Rom-v2.0.1G-The-pendulum

Really light rom with decent battery life (ics or jb)

Hi guys and girls!
Hope you are all doing well. Anyway, I rooted yesterday and am running a new kernel (speed mod k13 I believe) anyway. What I am after now, is as the title says, a light, fast rom with decent battery life. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions or experiences and could suggest something. Would a CYANOGEN from work? When I had my galaxy s I was using 7 and found it really good. But are there others?
Cheers!
Oliver
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cyanogen will indeed work as will paranoid android charack,s,rocket rom if its lite you want then look for a rom with aroma installer so you can install what you want

Cheers!, really liking the look of paranoid android, especially the hybrid roms! it has been a goood while since i flashed a rom, so need to figure out what i have to do again. lol, thanks, if you can provide any tips on moving to this rom from stock ics with speedmod kernel, it would be helpful! Thanks.

Is this a decent guide to follow for paranoid android?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/get-jelly-bean-and-hybrid-ui-on-galaxy-note-with-paranoidandroid-v2-0/
Cheers.
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curlymanoliver said:
Is this a decent guide to follow for paranoid android?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/get-jelly-bean-and-hybrid-ui-on-galaxy-note-with-paranoidandroid-v2-0/
Cheers.
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check this guide, its looks good for you.

So from this, ill just flash paranoid ratheer than than than the JB it suggests?

curlymanoliver said:
So from this, ill just flash paranoid ratheer than than than the JB it suggests?
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Yes, JB referred in the guide are all JB/CM10 based roms.
Check this thread, some one just flashed JB rom using above guide

Thanks So Much, Very helpful so as long as i am on safe kernel i do not have to worry about being on a cm9 rom before i flash JB(cm10 based)?

curlymanoliver said:
Thanks So Much, Very helpful so as long as i am on safe kernel i do not have to worry about being on a cm9 rom before i flash JB(cm10 based)?
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As long as you are on safe kernel you don't have to worry about anything or to revert back to GB. Just keep flashing rom with full wipes. Its enough for you.....

So, i am trying to back up through CWM on hydracore, it gets soooo close to the end and then says there was an error backing up the data, any ideas on what this is or a remedy for it?
I dont really want to flash a rom without doing the backup... even though in the past, i have done (old phone) is it imperritive to make a backup?

curlymanoliver said:
So, i am trying to back up through CWM on hydracore, it gets soooo close to the end and then says there was an error backing up the data, any ideas on what this is or a remedy for it?
I dont really want to flash a rom without doing the backup... even though in the past, i have done (old phone) is it imperritive to make a backup?
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What exactly you want to backup from old rom, apps? If so then use titanium backup. I never backup whole rom as it hardly takes 15-20 minutes to setup rom if you have backup of apps.
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Didnt bother with it in the end, thanks for he help though guys, got the latest version of PA running on it and its awesome, thanks agiain
Oliver

i think you lose s-note capability with paranoid android.
confirm any1 ?

bebseh said:
i think you lose s-note capability with paranoid android.
confirm any1 ?
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Yes, as with any AOKP/ CM9 based rom..
There are alternative apps that could be used.
Otherwise, there are some excellent choices when it comes to Touchwiz-based roms as well.
Some are available themed to the AOKP look, if you prefer.

bebseh said:
i think you lose s-note capability with paranoid android.
confirm any1 ?
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Gnote and papryus are the best alternatives.
Swyped From My Juicy Flavoured AOKP JB.

[Q] Beginners help of which ROM to choose

Hello everybody!
I have joined XDA-Developers forum today and read a bit about rooting my GT-I8190. Here are the SPECS:
Code:
CSC: I8190OXXAMA2
PDA: I8189XXAMA2
ANDROID VERSION: 4.1.2
BUILD NUMBER: JZO54K.I8190XXAMA2
REGION: NEE (according to Kies)
So I want to root my phone. Mainly to be able to fully use BetterBatteryStats, install Titanium Backup and perhaps remove apps.
Kind of like spring cleaning.
I don't want to change my phones look and feel to much. If there are improvements I won't say no. Currently I'm having battery problems and WIFI problems...
Anyhow.. Looking around I think I've found a couple of ROMS that seems to fit my description. But then I think it's hard to compare and choose of which one I should use and therefore I need your help..
Almost forgot.. Since this is a Phone from work I need to be able to go back to original eventually.
Here are the ROMS I found:
[ROM][CWM] Stock I8190XXAMA2 4.1.2 - BenzROM V3
[ROMS][JZ054K.I9190.XXAMA1][4.1.2-Jelly-bean] [26.01.2013] V5.1
[ROM] I8190XXAMA1_I8190XAAMA1_4.1.2 V2 and V3 [ONLINE]
[ROM] Jelly Bean 4.1.2 I8190XXAMA4_I8190XXAMA2 rooted only [23.02.2013]
[ROM] I8190XXAMA3_I8190XXAMA2_Jelly_Bean_4.1.2_rooted [17.02.2013][ONLINE]
Please help me choose or give me pros and cons...
Also feel free to suggest other ROMs

I would go for benzrom v3 its very good.
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I use benz v3, it's very good, and also deodexed :thumbup:
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putyune save
Don't forget to vote...

There is a few pre-rooted firmwares here also that you didn't mension. Maybe you havn't seen them yet.
I'm using I8190XXAMB3_I8190XXAMB3 and I'm happy with it. Best battery time of the ones I've tried I think.
Usually on NEE too, but countrycode only matters if you rely on OTA-updates or updates through kies, which I don't. I get my updates here
Most important is to pick a firmware for your region.(Europe)
Of the ones listed in the poll I would go for BenzRom v3. Stable, fast and good battery. Or maybe wait for his v4 to come out...

Stick with BENZ ROM. Lots Of people agree.
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Ok I will try Benz ROM.
So to use it I have to erase my phone.. That means i should check the box Re-Partition when uploading the ROM with Odin?
@tys0n, no I didn't see those ROMs before.
Also since I don't have 10 posts and cannot post on developers forum(the Benz ROM thread). I ask here. Do I really need an account on 4shared to download the ROM?

Raboo said:
Ok I will try Benz ROM.
So to use it I have to erase my phone.. That means i should check the box Re-Partition when uploading the ROM with Odin?
@tys0n, no I didn't see those ROMs before.
Also since I don't have 10 posts and cannot post on developers forum(the Benz ROM thread). I ask here. Do I really need an account on 4shared to download the ROM?
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Yes
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ok, good, yes to re-partition.
But I have a problem Odin 3.07 will not accept .zip files as input when pressing the PDA button and browsing for the firmware. It's looking for files with other file formats.
Do I need to flash this phone with something else before using Benz ROM?

Cant you read? Where does it say flash with Odin?

You flash in CWM not Odin.
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Benzonat0r said:
Cant you read? Where does it say flash with Odin?
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Well it apparently was a bad assumption by me.
So I need to install another ROM with root via Odin and then install CWM and from there install your ROM?

Raboo said:
Well it apparently was a bad assumption by me.
So I need to install another ROM with root via Odin and then install CWM and from there install your ROM?
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Easiest would be to flash cwm from odin and then flash "rom.zip" from cwm.
Last but not least, use triangle away to reset the flash count.

Most important is to pick a firmware for your region.(Europe).[/QUOTE]
What would be the best option if your region is not listed? Specifically the U.S. (T-mobile).