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I just started using xperia x8,, i have modded se phones before but i havent modded or done anything to an android device,, so now i wanna update my phones stock android and overclock so i can run games smoothly ,, can anyone please help me get started,, and also give links if these things have already been explained thanks in advance
AbirXtreme said:
I just started using xperia x8,, i have modded se phones before but i havent modded or done anything to an android device,, so now i wanna update my phones stock android and overclock so i can run games smoothly ,, can anyone please help me get started,, and also give links if these things have already been explained thanks in advance
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Hi bro, you just need to start reading the stick from forums:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921637
should give you a great idea on how to proceed
and then there is another one on development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921652
cheers ,
1. Root your phone.
2. Install xrecovery.
3. Install a custom rom, (Froyobread recommended)
4. Install overclock modules.
You'll find tutorial for each step around the xda forums.
thanks guys also i wanted to know,, how much overclocking is safe and how much isnt???
hey
can you tell me where i can find the a detailed forum on how to root your phone??
ps: my phone has android 2.1
AbirXtreme said:
can you tell me where i can find the a detailed forum on how to root your phone??
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use SuperoneClick.its the easiest way to root
okay rooted now need the best rom! so which rom is the best
ps : i need smooth performancce
AbirXtreme said:
okay rooted now need the best rom! so which rom is the best
ps : i need smooth performancce
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I think its FroyoBread. or MiniCM.
ok so its almost done
Okay so where can i get froyobread? i have rooted my phone installed xrecovery and backed up my phones stuff, all that is left to install the rom and an overclock module , s
HaN6787 said:
I think its FroyoBread. or MiniCM.
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okay man im using foryobread now!! looks awesome soo far!! thanks ,,
Usually higher "v" means more features (and maybe more performance), but maybe lower stability.
FroyoBread, in my opinion, is stable at v023b
now that i have rotted , installed xrecovery,, using froyobread,, where can i get a overclock module??
Look in my signature dude.....
I have used Froyobread since v12 and i loved it, until GingerDX arrived. I would give it a try if i was you as its from Doixanh who created Froyobread and its so fast and smooth, also check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151293
its multiboot and its good, also attached in the post is dualrecovery.zip which will give you both xrecovery and CWM. Have some fun and remember that the bootloader is locked so go mod your phone in the safe knowledge that pc companion will fix any problem i have come across.
i want to do a root & CWM for my SGM
also i want to install CM9
but i really don't know how...
and need all this things for this week...
can you help me please? (step by step)
read.. read.. and read.. all of these things can be found here..
YehiamBenShushan said:
i want to do a root & CWM for my SGM
also i want to install CM9
but i really don't know how...
and need all this things for this week...
can you help me please? (step by step)
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go to this thread and read the guide section there are also links for video tutorials if possible read the full thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443907
can you give me (please) link for the most updated CWM ?
YehiamBenShushan said:
can you give me (please) link for the most updated CWM ?
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Here u go...cwm touch recovery,read the instructions on the post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529863
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elixdragon said:
Here u go...cwm touch recovery,read the instructions on the post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529863
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if i have SGM i need to download.. "cwm-touch-5.0.2.8-mini.tar.md5"
or the standard one ?
BTW..
you have skype ?
can you help me on skype ?
YehiamBenShushan said:
if i have SGM i need to download.. "cwm-touch-5.0.2.8-mini.tar.md5"
or the standard one ?
BTW..
you have skype ?
can you help me on skype ?
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Yea...go for the latest one n yea i hv skype
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First you need to install CWM Recovery from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529863
Second you need to download CM9 from here:
http://galaxyics.com (Click DOWNLOAD, scroll down and click on Select below the Mini picture, then click on Releases, then click Download)
Then flash it through CWM.
You might know this already, but if you really want to install CM9 in a SGM, you need to have in mind that CM9 in SMG is not stable (yet). For example, if you want to install the CM9 of Squadzone, you should really read these two links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20495725&postcount=225
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20703957&postcount=286
Of course, there are other versions of CM9 for Samsung Galaxy mini in the Dev. Forums, but I didn't try them.
About the CWM, I use the v4, because at the first time when I wanted to install CyanogenMod, the CWM v5 didn't install the ROM correctly (never passed from the bootscreen "android"). And the Backup/restore in CWM v5 didn't work it (at least in my Galaxy Mini). But the Restore function worked perfectly in CWM v4 and, until now, I hadn't problems installing other ROMs in my SGM.
I really recommend (for now) use CM7 RC 5.6 or (RC 5.3 - the one that I'm using it now). If you want CM9 only for the ICS Appearance, you can install a ICS theme with "Theme Chooser" from CM. There's also an ICS Launcher that works good.
Just Saying~
you need to have in mind that CM9 in SMG is not stable (yet)
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From that link in my previous post I installed CM9 on my SGM and it is very usable to me.
I'm not using it constantly because it lacks some features that I found, and I'm used to, on squad's CM7, for example. But it's very good.
felipevsw said:
From that link in my previous post I installed CM9 on my SGM and it is very usable to me.
I'm not using it constantly because it lacks some features that I found, and I'm used to, on squad's CM7, for example. But it's very good.
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Nice! which CPU governor did you use and with what Min and Max frequency? How did you do with the laggy visual effect? right now, would you prefer CM9 more than CM7 from squad's? I'm asking all these questions because I want to have CM9 in my SGM but somehow, the first and second time I installed that CM9 I went back to my CM7.2 RC 5.3 backup xD
Harp_River said:
Nice! which CPU governor did you use and with what Min and Max frequency? How did you do with the laggy visual effect? right now, would you prefer CM9 more than CM7 from squad's? I'm asking all these questions because I want to have CM9 in my SGM but somehow, the first and second time I installed that CM9 I went back to my CM7.2 RC 5.3 backup xD
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I always use as Governor lilgV2 (or SmartassV2 when present) and I/O noop. On that ROM the laggy visual effect is hardly noticed, try it!
As I said before: I'm not using CM9 (yet) because it lacks some features that squad's CM7 has. But if you are not used to them, you will not note any difference.
You should try it and see for yourself.
Regarding CM9 Beta4, just read the thread in this section and the entire thread in the dev section before you fiddle with it and decide if it's worth it for you.
There's a lot of fiddling and some things are somewhat working while others, like camera, are just not working at all.
IMO, it's not for daily use and won't be for a long time but if you have a spare mini, give it a try and help with the development and bug reporting.
felipevsw said:
I always use as Governor lilgV2 (or SmartassV2 when present) and I/O noop. On that ROM the laggy visual effect is hardly noticed, try it!
As I said before: I'm not using CM9 (yet) because it lacks some features that squad's CM7 has. But if you are not used to them, you will not note any difference.
You should try it and see for yourself.
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haha maybe that's the reason. I'm also used to the features of squad's CM7. But I will try it again and see the results with your advices
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Jinxxed said:
Regarding CM9 Beta4, just read the thread in this section and the entire thread in the dev section before you fiddle with it and decide if it's worth it for you.
There's a lot of fiddling and some things are somewhat working while others, like camera, are just not working at all.
IMO, it's not for daily use and won't be for a long time but if you have a spare mini, give it a try and help with the development and bug reporting.
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That's very right! I forgot to mention because I rarely use my phones' camera... But fot phone-like uses like SMS and calls it's ok. And smartphone uses like browse web, facebook app, gmail, maps, it's fine too.
Follow as per the steps given
The instructions are very clear to understand. You will not have any problem, if you follow all the instructions.
Many of us, Cannot Unlock our bootloaders, which stops us flashing all the kernals and ROMs, so all the lovely x8 Stock rom users, whats your perfect set up? Roms? Launchers? Do you overclock or what?? please leave your details of set up below to help other users
For me i just closed my eyes and unlock the bootloader ... and 11w34 unlocked
Just try your luck and flash ics
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biggary said:
Many of us, Cannot Unlock our bootloaders, which stops us flashing all the kernals and ROMs, so all the lovely x8 Stock rom users, whats your perfect set up? Roms? Launchers? Do you overclock or what?? please leave your details of set up below to help other users
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Use gingerDX as ur ROM..
Launcher pro as ur launcher
and use overclock to get smoothness on ur phone...
Using ram manager or supercharger won't hurt either.
Sent from my... I forget.
My opinion:
1.Dont use different launchers(use the Rom lanchuer)you install GDX use that installed launcher
2.You can use Ram manager or supercharger
3.Overclock it
4.Use fast and smooth rom
5.thats it,if i remember of something else will write it down
freeze (at least) unneeded system apps. uninstall unused user apps. no live wallpapers for me. odex if needed. simple yet effective.
just try some roms here. GDX, FroyoPro, Haka's Prime...just be carefull not to get flash addicted like us here
I wonder, even if I HAD the perfect rom, could I not try to change it or flash a new one?
LOL
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just try some roms here. GDX, FroyoPro, Haka's Prime...just be carefull not to get flash addicted like us here
I wonder, even if I HAD the perfect rom, could I not try to change it or flash a new one?
LOL
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Lol, Im already a flash addict mate, been flashing phones since very early days of XDA
I use PrimeHD v8 (stock kernel), with default launchers. No overclock, and minimal(only a must have) app installed. it works great, with no lags. and I enjoy it.
I also had RAM Manager installed. It helps a lot!
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I use PrimeHD v8 (stock kernel), with default launchers. No overclock, and minimal(only a must have) app installed. it works great, with no lags. and I enjoy it.
I also had RAM Manager installed. It helps a lot!
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does ram manager really help? i use the same settings and rom like you.but sometimes the lag is quite a nuisance.
biggary said:
Lol, Im already a flash addict mate, been flashing phones since very early days of XDA
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yes, i supposed so. Im think all senior members are. Just I was launching in the abiss....
Me, after trying all there is for stock, locked bootloader, I have to say that FroyoPro is the one answering my demands.(I mean over 1700 in Antutu, and over 600 for 2d)
Of course GDX and PrimeHD are also good, but in my oppinion they do not bring out the best in our X8, and ro support that is enough to compare test results in Froyo and Ginger.
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caploreng said:
does ram manager really help? i use the same settings and rom like you.but sometimes the lag is quite a nuisance.
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for me was Task manager - I used ES task manager, free on Market - to kill all apps runiing in background, and there were a lot...
My girlfriend has the X8, while I use the GNex. I have experience in flashing serveral devices. Her X8 is stuck at Android 2.1 (or maybe even 2.2), but it won't set up a google account, which means that she has no access to the play store. Usually I just send her the APKs and install them by hand, but this is no real solution.
So I want to flash a custom rom, but she doesn't know android very well.
Looking for this:
-stable (want to flash it once and leave it there)
-everything has to work (wifi/gps etc)
-not so deep options that will confuse her
-german language
-2.3.x
Are there custom roms, which have the same stock UI? She doesn't know what a drawer is or even the existence of other launchers. However this is not necessary.
MiniCM7-2.2.1 rom and Alfs-CM7 v8a kernel...
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Search for jonnytrashmetals semc ROM in dev section
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Why does everyone's girlfriend has a X8???
Press THANKS if I tried to help..
Try the Xperience 6.2 nAa kernel ROM. It's stable and fast.
Never had any bugs with it.
Try HeroDroid....
harshitgroup said:
Why does everyone's girlfriend has a X8???
Press THANKS if I tried to help..
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Because they use "SGS3, HTC One X, Galaxy Note,GNexus ...". It seems that only girlfriends has X8
Godra said:
Because they use "SGS3, HTC One X, Galaxy Note,GNexus ...". It seems that only girlfriends has X8
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LOL...
Even my girlfriend has a.....
Wait!!!!!
I dont have a girlfriend
gingerxperia v 21b stable and everything work , I use this rom about 5 month before upgrading to IcecreamSandwich
download here
PrimeHD 8 the best and stable
Hello guys,
I'm kindda new with this thing about upgrade my software phone. Im wondering about wich could be the latest stable version of androind i can install in my Xperia X8.
Here some details about my phone:
Model Number:
E15a
Frimware version:
2.1-update 1
Baseband version:
M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel Version:
2.6.29
[email protected] #1
Build number:
2.0.1.A.0.47
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I hope u can help with this one, i know there is the latest version of android 4.4, but im sure i cant install by now that version. Thank you for advance.
Greetings,
Erick
You can install
2.2- fastest and most stable
2.3.7- stable but less speed than 2.2
4.0.4- worst, unstable, slow (but good UI)
4.1.2-much slower than 2.3,stable(best UI)
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Gogeta said:
You can install
2.2- fastest and most stable
2.3.7- stable but less speed than 2.2
4.0.4- worst, unstable, slow (but good UI)
4.1.2-much slower than 2.3,stable(best UI)
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Thank you for ur fast answer so my choice must be 2.2? If thats the answer what guide stable should i follow? Can u give me some guides than i can follow? I will be very thankfull.
CoericK said:
Thank you for ur fast answer so my choice must be 2.2? If thats the answer what guide stable should i follow? Can u give me some guides than i can follow? I will be very thankfull.
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Read the top threads in general and Q&A section
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And the method of installing a specific rom is given in their respective threads
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install 2.3.7
CoericK said:
Thank you for ur fast answer so my choice must be 2.2? If thats the answer what guide stable should i follow? Can u give me some guides than i can follow? I will be very thankfull.
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No offense gogeta but 2.2 is not supported by some apps. 2.3.7 is supported by almost all apps. It is very stable. almost as fast 2.2 . Difference is there but not much if you don't go into specifics.
BTW @Gogeta which rom & kernel are you using?
tsinghxda said:
No offense gogeta but 2.2 is not supported by some apps. 2.3.7 is supported by almost all apps. It is very stable. almost as fast 2.2 . Difference is there but not much if you don't go into specifics.
BTW @Gogeta which rom & kernel are you using?
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I never said anything about app compatibility
I'm using primeHD + naa 14
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Gogeta said:
I never said anything about app compatibility
I'm using primeHD + naa 14
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ok sorry.
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Gogeta said:
I never said anything about app compatibility
I'm using primeHD + naa 14
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I love primeHD . it is flawless
Right now using minicm7 with Oxydo ZCF 04 kernel (nAa kernel has low battery life, I think )
my camera doesn't click photos. plz help.
The reason I switched from primeHD 10 was when I multitasking problem.
I use opera mini. I have unstable Wi-Fi connection. and when I put opera mini in background to connect again , I lose all websites in tabs. (at Max 1 or 2 ). If you know what fix for this, I can happily go back to primehd10.
Prime hd was my first rom on my x8 with naa kernel the most fastest rom... now i m using mini cm7 bcoz prime hd is older if its updated then it would be best rom ever for x8... i recommend u to try prime hd and mini cm7 and stick to any one....
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Gogeta said:
I never said anything about app compatibility
I'm using primeHD + naa 14
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tsinghxda said:
ok sorry.
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I love primeHD . it is flawless
Right now using minicm7 with Oxydo ZCF 04 kernel (nAa kernel has low battery life, I think )
my camera doesn't click photos. plz help.
The reason I switched from primeHD 10 was when I multitasking problem.
I use opera mini. I have unstable Wi-Fi connection. and when I put opera mini in background to connect again , I lose all websites in tabs. (at Max 1 or 2 ). If you know what fix for this, I can happily go back to primehd10.
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vineeth15 said:
Prime hd was my first rom on my x8 with naa kernel the most fastest rom... now i m using mini cm7 bcoz prime hd is older if its updated then it would be best rom ever for x8... i recommend u to try prime hd and mini cm7 and stick to any one....
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So guys what should i install?
CoericK said:
So guys what should i install?
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It really depends on what you need.
2.2 is fastest, but it's really outdated. If you have a locked bootloader, then froyo may be your best choice.
2.3, though itself outdated, is still supported by many apps (though you can argue that most of those apps support 2.2 as well).
4.0, i can't say since i never liked ics and only tried a few roms for a bit.
4 1 is tye most updated android version we have right now. Some say it's too slow, but i personally don't think so. Our phone does have very limited ram, but you can either limit your apps installed, use a class 10 sdcard for swap (i prefer zram though), or add some tweaks.
For 2.2 i personally like froyobread and froyopro.
2.3 is gdx (dx's) and minicm 7.
For 4.1 i use yair's rom.
Edit: most people would say gb is the go-to rom regardless if you have a locked bl or not. I suggest you try gb first. :thumbup:
JB all the way for me
Best for X8
hie,
our X8 is a great device , our great developers have made all Android OS to run on it:good : .
but,according to my experience , x8 works best on GB(Android 2.3). its is very stable on GB . Froyo(Android 2.2) is also nice but nowadays there are many apps that require minimum android version of 2.3 . On the other hand ICS & JB(Android 4.0+) are great fr their looks and UI but our X8 just works on 600Mhz processor and 0.25gb ram,therefore JB is not stable and lags a lot on X8.
Conclusion:- You will get best performance and stability on GB for your X8.
adneon0 said:
hie,
our X8 is a great device , our great developers have made all Android OS to run on it:good : .
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We have 4.2, 4.3, and kitkat on x8?
cascabel said:
We have 4.2, 4.3, and kitkat on x8?
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still not.. but hope somebody ports it.. :silly:
cascabel said:
It really depends on what you need.
2.2 is fastest, but it's really outdated. If you have a locked bootloader, then froyo may be your best choice.
2.3, though itself outdated, is still supported by many apps (though you can argue that most of those apps support 2.2 as well).
4.0, i can't say since i never liked ics and only tried a few roms for a bit.
4 1 is tye most updated android version we have right now. Some say it's too slow, but i personally don't think so. Our phone does have very limited ram, but you can either limit your apps installed, use a class 10 sdcard for swap (i prefer zram though), or add some tweaks.
For 2.2 i personally like froyobread and froyopro.
2.3 is gdx (dx's) and minicm 7.
For 4.1 i use yair's rom.
Edit: most people would say gb is the go-to rom regardless if you have a locked bl or not. I suggest you try gb first. :thumbup:
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Oh ok thank you so ur advice is upgrade to 4.1? And what happens if its too slow, there is any option to go back to 2.1 or 2.2? Also how can i know if my bootloader is blocked or not, i mean i bought it in a store so i guess is blocked. Can u give me some guide or tutorial than i can follow?
Thank you.
adneon0 said:
hie,
our X8 is a great device , our great developers have made all Android OS to run on it:good : .
but,according to my experience , x8 works best on GB(Android 2.3). its is very stable on GB . Froyo(Android 2.2) is also nice but nowadays there are many apps that require minimum android version of 2.3 . On the other hand ICS & JB(Android 4.0+) are great fr their looks and UI but our X8 just works on 600Mhz processor and 0.25gb ram,therefore JB is not stable and lags a lot on X8.
Conclusion:- You will get best performance and stability on GB for your X8.
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oh ok i see but im kidda new on this about upgrade the phones, bootloader blocked or unblocked , so there is any tutorial than i can use to upgrade to GB android 2.3?
Thank you for ur answer.
CoericK said:
Oh ok thank you so ur advice is upgrade to 4.1? And what happens if its too slow, there is any option to go back to 2.1 or 2.2? Also how can i know if my bootloader is blocked or not, i mean i bought it in a store so i guess is blocked. Can u give me some guide or tutorial than i can follow?
Thank you.
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If you didn't get your phone 2nd-hand, you probably have a locked bootloader. Don't worry. There are roms for locked bootloaders. Personally, i prefer gingerdx for gb. Froyobread or froyopro for froyo. As long as you don't try to unlock your bootloader if your manufacturing date is 11w29 and up, then the risk is minimal. Search a little and you'll find guides on how to flash roms and/or unlock your bootloader. Good luck. Just read and search and you're safe.
As long as you don't hard brick your phone tryingvto unlock your BL OR flash a wrong kernel you should be safe. Just search a bit. :thumbup:
Here's a good place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
My advice is read, read, search, and understand.
cascabel said:
If you didn't get your phone 2nd-hand, you probably have a locked bootloader. Don't worry. There are roms for locked bootloaders. Personally, i prefer gingerdx for gb. Froyobread or froyopro for froyo. As long as you don't try to unlock your bootloader if your manufacturing date is 11w29 and up, then the risk is minimal. Search a little and you'll find guides on how to flash roms and/or unlock your bootloader. Good luck. Just read and search and you're safe.
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@cascabel
firsr of all thanks for your advices/suggestions.
i am also new here and have same ques as OP.
bt i hv a W8 e16i.
So my ques is whatever you said for x8 is applicable for w8 also ?
or you would like to advice/suggest me something other than this.
Thank u.
Ui
vpvsa11 said:
@cascabel
firsr of all thanks for your advices/suggestions.
i am also new here and have same ques as OP.
bt i hv a W8 e16i.
So my ques is whatever you said for x8 is applicable for w8 also ?
or you would like to advice/suggest me something other than this.
Thank u.
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100% same
I'm also a W8 user
wanna know more about me? click here
Gogeta said:
Ui
100% same
I'm also a W8 user
wanna know more about me? click here
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I have both x8 and w8. w8 is 11w48 with cypress, x8 is unlocked with synaptics. :banghead::banghead::banghead: just my luck.