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Best ROM/Kernel

Hello Galaxy S Community, I have just purchased a Galaxy S and its coming with android 2.1 stock. I wanna know, whats the fastest and most stable rom for the Galaxy S and whats the fastest and most stable kernel for the Galaxy S?
Edit: I just updated it to 2.3.3 JVN Via Samsung Kies but I am no noob with odin, i just wanted to update via kies .

For stock rom the best kernel is the Sempahore kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112908
Form CM7/MIUI you can you the glitch kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041532
There are most of kernels, but for stock rom the semaphore kernel is better

flowerpower84 said:
For stock rom the best kernel is the Sempahore kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112908
Form CM7/MIUI you can you the glitch kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041532
There are most of kernels, but for stock rom the semaphore kernel is better
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I definately dont wanna stay on stock touchwiz cause i dont like the interface. What do you think about the 4.0.4 roms? Does all the hardware work or is it in alpha/beta? What about ICS Kernels? Should i flash ICS or flash a Gingerbread rom (CM7, etc)? Sorry about all the questions but there are so many roms/kernels that I just have no clue which one to use.

You could try latest CM9 nightly with Semaphore 1.2.2 or latest mnics or Devil kernel.
After 3 or 4 circle battery charges I'd think it will offer to you good performance and good battery life, but I'm supposing it.
Try them and after that tell us about
I hope it helps you!

I m using ics333 no bugs, good ram management, good battery life my first rom after buying galaxy S
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For GB, jw6+midnight kernel

Ive download slim ICS (samsung base, device essentials (i9000) and slim gapps). how do i install as it has no odin.tar, just update.zip and im on stock gb so i have no cwm. i tried downloading cwm from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089989 but the ezodin link is dead so i have no way of installing. also.

alb3rtt said:
Ive download slim ICS as it seems to include everything i want. how do i install as it has no odin.tar, just update.zip and im on stock gb so i have no cwm. i tried downloading cwm from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089989 but the ezodin link is dead so i have no way of installing.
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Here is my ezodin kit, unzip, read .txt
http://db.tt/MOGZx01S
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should i install cm9 first, then slim ics?

alb3rtt said:
should i install cm9 first, then slim ics?
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Yes.

alb3rtt said:
should i install cm9 first, then slim ics?
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Full instructions on slim site......see link in my sig
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do i have to flash semaphore kernel after slimics or does cm9 (or slimics) come with semaphore kernel in it?
i downloaded you ezbase 4. i extracted it and read the guide. if i do this, will it install cwm for gb? im on stock 2.3.3 (jvn).

alb3rtt said:
do i have to flash semaphore kernel after slimics or does cm9 (or slimics) come with semaphore kernel in it?
i downloaded you ezbase 4. i extracted it and read the guide. if i do this, will it install cwm for gb? im on stock 2.3.3 (jvn).
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Flash the ROM with.pit, let it reboot then boot back to download, flash the root kernel, let it reboot and you are on rooted ROM, copy nightly, base, essentials and gapps to sd card, then follow instructions for flashing sequence, after, if you want semaphore download and flash that, make sure you use the s version as slim has the large ram patch
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slaphead20 said:
Flash the ROM with.pit, let it reboot then boot back to download, flash the root kernel, let it reboot and you are on rooted ROM, copy nightly, base, essentials and gapps to sd card, then follow instructions for flashing sequence, after, if you want semaphore download and flash that, make sure you use the s version as slim has the large ram patch
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thanks, thats much clearer now sorry for the headache but im a noob in the galaxy s forum

alb3rtt said:
thanks, thats much clearer now sorry for the headache but im a noob in the galaxy s forum
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No problem, any difficulty, just post back
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when i tried to install the latest cm9 nightly in recovery (following the instructions) , i got E:cant open (location of cm9 nightly). should i re download it ?
i dowloaded the one at the top cm-9-20120617-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd.zip .

alb3rtt said:
when i tried to install the latest cm9 nightly in recovery (following the instructions) , i got E:cant open (location of cm9 nightly). should i re download it ?
i dowloaded the one at the top cm-9-20120617-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd.zip .
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Sounds like a bad download, so yes, try again
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slaphead20 said:
Sounds like a bad download, so yes, try again
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Did you select instal zip from recovery, or the update zip option?
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slaphead20 said:
Did you select instal zip from recovery, or the update zip option?
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i rebooted into recovery, and pressed install zip from sd, then select update.zip.

alb3rtt said:
i rebooted into recovery, and pressed install zip from sd, then select update.zip
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i redownloaded it and did the install procedure and it came up again. (cant open cm9 update). my cwm is cwm 3, might that be the problem? (i did everything like you ezbase guide said)

[Q] How to update SlimICS with Semaphore kernel

Hi!
How do I update SlimICS with Semaphore kernel installed (the current versions when new SlimICS version is out)?
Just clean /cache and Dalivic?
Clean something else?
Then install the SlimICS components in CWM?
Do i have a "clean" SlimICS after that without semaphore components left?
And then optionally reinstall semaphore kernel?
Another question: When i want to test Semaphore kernel.... how can i completly uninstall the kernel after testing?
THX!
Mart

Before updating I always revert all semaphore settings to stock, in recovery wipe cache and dalvik, clear init.d and ns tools then follow update changelog instructions.
If you want to revert back to stock kernel after a play with semaphore, the kernel is provided over at the slim website, check the version though.
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Thank You for the fast reply!
Do you mean the "Base_Samsung_4.0.zip" as SlimICS kernel?

MrMartin0815 said:
Thank You for the fast reply!
Do you mean the "Base_Samsung_4.0.zip" as SlimICS kernel?
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No, the actual kernel I think is posted in unsupported mods section
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Heads up.....the one posted is 3.9, I don't know if this is the same as the 4.0
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Sorry I have to ask... do you have the Link for me?

If you are on slim use the ota app!
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Thank you again!
Is there a significant performance gain using semaphore kernel compared to stock slim kernel for you? Is it worth trying?
THX
Martin

MrMartin0815 said:
Thank you again!
Is there a significant performance gain using semaphore kernel compared to stock slim kernel for you? Is it worth trying?
THX
Martin
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I find the bigmem mode of the semaphore kernel to be better as more ram means better multitasking

Any reason to change kernels in CM10?

I'm running CM10 nightly, and wondering if I will gain any performance improvement (without OC) and longer battery life if I flash one of the alternative kernels on XDA (looking at Devil and Semaphore as those seem to be the most popular)?

yes and yes, but it all depends on how you configure the kernel options and how you use your SGS...
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yes, definitely!
but to get the "best" result, of course you have to let it settle for atleast 3 days..
here is a youtube link on how to flash them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCBN-_zu5cY
i hope this helps,
cheers

Thanks for the answers. I was hoping for recommendations, do you have any?
Semaphore is looking good to me. Opinions?

I'd go with semaphore for ICS...
But for CM10 I'd use Devil..
But that's just me
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If you want stability then semaphore.But if you want more tricks to make your phone even faster it is devil of course. There is one more kernel to try Mackay.
Test each to get the right one for you.
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Semaphore is the one you need .
What else from having great speed with stability. Yeah, maybe Devil could provide some more speed, which is unnoticeable, for me at least.( except the benchmark tests )

Sema is the most stable one.
But devil isn't bad too.
Try them. But give your phone about 5 minutes after flashing and don't be frustrated when it's a bit laggy after first reboot.
Last days I tryed makay. --> I prefer sema
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I prefer devil. My phone still lasts a whole day (7am - 12pm) and is much faster. I like all the options.
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On JB roms i always use the devil kernel even if the Semaphore is a very good kernel, Devil kernel allows me to entirely use my phone's habilities with no more battery drain than Sema

you will instantly notice more speed and smoothness with flashing semaphoer kernel.
+ more speed if you set up liveOC to 114%

Does anyone have any links? I'm using CM10 nightly and need a kernel so that BLM and Voodoo sound will work. I tried the latest semaphore 2.8.0 via Odin but the phone would not boot.

frazefast said:
Does anyone have any links? I'm using CM10 nightly and need a kernel so that BLM and Voodoo sound will work. I tried the latest semaphore 2.8.0 via Odin but the phone would not boot.
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You should read the description more carefully. The 2.8 kernel is for JB 4.2 not CM10. Flash the 2.6.5 kernel.
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Devil cause you are able to set wifi mode: powersave, stronger
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Hello;
If I whant to get the most from my phone what kernel should i use and please if you can put some download links for kernel that you are suggesting.
Model Number:GT-I9000
Android version:4.1.2
Baseband version:I9000XXJVT
Kernel Version:
3.0.31.gdabec1a
[email protected]#1
CyanogenMod Version:10.0.0-galaxysmtd STABLE
Build number:
cm_galaxysmtd-userdebug 4.1.2 JZO54K
eng..20121113.054130 test-keys
Thank you for your time and suggestions.

The one and only Semaphore. Newest version 2.6.5(s)
The (s) is for if you use 403MB RAM configuration.
www.semaphore.gr
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I have few more questions...will i flash only kernel or i need to flash the rom together with kenrel...and can i use odin to flash kernel?Sorry for all thease questions im noob guy in this area

You don't have to flash a rom if you're happy with the one you're using. And you can download .zip's and flash in CWM if you like, but I've found that the only times I've ever got into a boot loop when flashing a kernel are by doing it this way. Not that it has happened often. But for that reason, i prefer to flash my kernels .tar in odin, I've never had a problem doing it that way, but whatever way you choose to do it take a nandroid first, just in case.
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Kernel flashed via odin...everything works perfectly! Thank you

LeRadelle said:
Kernel flashed via odin...everything works perfectly! Thank you
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Glad to hear it. No problem
Download semaphore manager app if you haven't already done so. Also, if you used the (s) version, you need to make sure and select the bigmem option in semaphore manager and reboot for settings to take effect. Then you have 403MB RAM.
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[Q] CM10 and 10.1 auto reboot

hi,
i've a galaxy s with Cyanogen Mod 10.1 Nightly intalled and currently up to date.
but i have a problem, my phone sometime reboot and i can't discover the cause of this.
i try to uninstall my apps one by one but with no positive results.
i thought the problem was the CM10.1 because is a nightly rom, so i've installed the stable version of CM10 but the problem appears again.
so now i have installed again the CM10.1 .
can someone help me with this problem ?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english

None can help me?

Deep idle enabled?
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Latrop said:
Deep idle enabled?
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hi, thanks for the answer.
i don't know it deep idle is enabled. how can i do to see this?
thanks

Check the nstools app if you don't have it, its on play store
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maybe you flash the ROM something wrong and break the system
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lomba91 said:
hi,
i've a galaxy s with Cyanogen Mod 10.1 Nightly intalled and currently up to date.
but i have a problem, my phone sometime reboot and i can't discover the cause of this.
i try to uninstall my apps one by one but with no positive results.
i thought the problem was the CM10.1 because is a nightly rom, so i've installed the stable version of CM10 but the problem appears again.
so now i have installed again the CM10.1 .
can someone help me with this problem ?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english
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Which kernel you are using?
you may try this,
1) reflash the rom with full wipe.
2) if you are overclock the OC clear int.d and NStool setting or using kernel cleaning script
note: only use one kernel setting apps ( e.g NStool , semaphore manager and +++)
If you are using semaphore kernel try not to use NStool setting and semaphore manager.
Hope this will help. :fingers-crossed:

Samtan4326 said:
Which kernel you are using?
you may try this,
1) reflash the rom with full wipe.
2) if you are overclock the OC clear int.d and NStool setting or using kernel cleaning script
note: only use one kernel setting apps ( e.g NStool , semaphore manager and +++)
If you are using semaphore kernel try not to use NStool setting and semaphore manager.
Hope this will help. :fingers-crossed:
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i've already flashed the rom with full wipe but nothing change.
i use the the cm10.1 kernel without overclock.
Latrop said:
Check the nstools app if you don't have it, its on play store
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i've installed the nstools app and i have min CPU on 100mhz, max Cpu on 1000mhz and the ondemand governor.

Try a different kernel
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Latrop said:
Try a different kernel
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what kernel you think i sould try?

Semaphore if that don't work there's Mackay and devil as well
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i've flashed semaphore kernel and reinstalled the cm 10.1 rom.
but there is always the same problem

In not sure mate sorry
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i think the problem is the app of the sim card, because sometime it disappear from the drawer. This app is named "kit strumenti sim" (in italian) and is a default app...

I kinda have a similar problem with the OP. Except, my SGS (running CM10.1) only random reboots if I'm using another kernel, other than stock (mostly, I tried with Semaphore, diff builds). Any ideas anyone?
I would really like to use Semaphore, due to its deep idle and other options.
Sorry if I off-topic'ed here!

lomba91 said:
i've flashed semaphore kernel and reinstalled the cm 10.1 rom.
but there is always the same problem
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if you flash semaphore kernel(2.9.++ is for 4.2.++ ROM) and reflash the cm10.1 rom yor kernel will change to cm10.1 stock kernel.
so the step should be flash the rom and reboot to recovery and flash the kernel you like. for me flash a new kernel i will clear the NStools settings and init.d directory from advanced clear before i flash any new kernel.

[Q] My S advance Lags and freeze after JB Update

Hi there everybody
first of all i wanna thank you for this amazing Site and Forum.....i really like it and appreciate your efforts here
so my story is simple.....
as you all know that JB 4.1.2 is out for a while now.....but in my country it's not available until now so i decided to update manually
and it work really.....i used the 4.1.2 XXLQG version (don't now if this is the most stable or not)
but after updating my mobile is lagging like hell and freezes when running a game or any heavy apps
so i don't know what to do???.....is this ver of JB not Stable or something??....
if there is any whay to help me it'll be great....
thank You all

Did u factory reset and wipe cache after upgrading? If not do it. LQG is good. Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel and feel the smoothness.
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phyowaiummg said:
Did u factory reset and wipe cache after upgrading? If not do it. LQG is good. Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel and feel the smoothness.
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thanks alot for the reply.....but i'm abit of a noob at android can you tell me how to do that
ok i've done the first step but what is (Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel ) ?
sorry but like i said i'm new to android

totta_fadil said:
thanks alot for the reply.....but i'm abit of a noob at android can you tell me how to do that
ok i've done the first step but what is (Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel ) ?
sorry but like i said i'm new to android
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Root your JB and use universal kernel flash app to update to cocore 7.2. It is an zip you can unpack and use the bin file in the ukf app, then reboot
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Phoneboot said:
Root your JB and use universal kernel flash app to update to cocore 7.2. It is an zip you can unpack and use the bin file in the ukf app, then reboot
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so i need to root my device?
is it dangerous?
and the steps....is it here in the forum?
and also what is the advantage of "this" (cocore7.2)

Use this guide for all...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
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R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Use this guide for all...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
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thanks alot guys for the help.....it works fine now
just another question not related to this post
can i now (my phone is rooted).......put games data in my Sd card

I cant flash SGA XXLQG
phyowaiummg said:
Did u factory reset and wipe cache after upgrading? If not do it. LQG is good. Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel and feel the smoothness.
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Hello,
I was trying to flash CoCore E 7.2 in recovery, but after start, there was a problem and there was sign: signature verification failed.
I have installed XXLQG on SGA, and i isnt work corrcetly, there are lags, it is really slowly and i am crazy of starting contact book and dialer. It takes 3 or 4 sec.
I dont know if flash repair it, i dont know. And I dont know why I cant flash CoCore E, CoCore + TWRP. Can anybody help me? I need faster phone.
Thanks

Root your phone first.
And dialer lag its a known bug. Use exDialer from market.
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R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Root your phone first.
Powered by CM10.1
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It is rooted. Why I cant flash kernel?

Sig verification is on stock recovery. Unzip kernel file and flash kernel md5 file using universal kernel flasher.
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th3cr0w said:
Sig verification is on stock recovery. Unzip kernel file and flash kernel md5 file using universal kernel flasher.
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It is ok now, thanks, for your help

what do you mean by ok
tino26 said:
It is ok now, thanks, for your help
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what do you mean by ok?
Were you able to update the kernel?
After updating kernel is the phone working fast and normal? Is the dialer lag gone?
What is your current kernel then?
and
What is your current ROM?

You also have to disable signature verification in recovery mode, That should do the trick.
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Name your current KERNEL & ROM please
totta_fadil said:
thanks alot guys for the help.....it works fine now
just another question not related to this post
can i now (my phone is rooted).......put games data in my Sd card
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Could you tell me what your current KERNEL is?
Could you tell me what your current ROM is?
Everything running smooth with this combination?

tino26 said:
It is rooted. Why I cant flash kernel?
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Delete

phyowaiummg said:
Did u factory reset and wipe cache after upgrading? If not do it. LQG is good. Flash CoCore E 7.2 kernel and feel the smoothness.
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I have I9070JVMD1 and stock kernel.
It lags a lot especially the dialer.
also, while playing long video the device goes into coma - I mean it becomes non-responsive.
If I flash CoCore 7.2 kernel should I get rid of the lags?

Nishad1982 said:
I have I9070JVMD1 and stock kernel.
It lags a lot especially the dialer.
also, while playing long video the device goes into coma - I mean it becomes non-responsive.
If I flash CoCore 7.2 kernel should I get rid of the lags?
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If you flashed the kernel, the lags won't magically disappear but it is considerably reduced because the lags in dialer/camera/contacts are samsung's fault.
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tino26 said:
It is rooted. Why I cant flash kernel?
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Nishad1982 said:
what do you mean by ok?
Were you able to update the kernel?
After updating kernel is the phone working fast and normal? Is the dialer lag gone?
What is your current kernel then?
and
What is your current ROM?
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I´ve updated kerner with universal kelner flasher. Yes phone is faster and i am using exdialer. It is better than original samsung dialer, mainly faster.
I´m using CoCore E 7.5 and XXLQG.