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im curious to the benefits & also which FW, kernel etc to flash
which is the best all round? thanks
not a guru by any means but I chose to root and use custom rom after Samsung decision not to produce stock ics rom for galaxy s. Cf-root is great starting place. Since then I've used several roms and kernels finally settling with team icssgs and devil 14.2 led. It gets kind of additive as its like getting a new phone so I'm sure I'll be changing again soon.
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root it for some awesome features and wonderful custom roms
try miui its a colourful rom and excellent features
gamerz rom for ultimate speed
my opinion start with gamerz rom if love to play games
If you scrounge for customizations and feature rich functions for your phone , then "ROOTING" is a must .
If you are on android just to make calls , texts , web , music and all those stuff , minus the headaches of "changing" your phone's look and feel , then don't bother rooting , your better off without it .
All the replys have good points.
If you want to do it be prepared to spend a lot of time at your computer reading. Its not simple but once you got how to do it its not as bad.
I started off here. Noob proof guide
http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2012/01/i9000xxjvu-android-236-upgrade-for.html?m=0
after you have done that you can either leave it as that or go all the way
Try CF root kernel. it brings no unwanted changes to your stock kernel and your device will be rooted.
The benefits: you can enjoy all programs which needs root permission and you will be able to install all custom roms.
If you dont know how to apply new kernel, PM
Hi friends,
I am proud to join the SGN community. currently my phone is rooted, running on Ginger Bread, kernel version Abyssnote 4.2. Everything just works fine thankful to the developers for their great job and clear instructions. Well, let me not drag it anymore. Has any developer made MIUI ROM based on ICS designed for Galaxy Note? Because previously I used to own a Samsung I9000 and for that model, there was (and still is)a whole bunch of different ROMs with different modifications and tweaks and the list included some MIUI ROMs too which were really cool to look at and fun to use. I just love the themes and those animations on MIUI.After buying this new Samsung Galaxy Note I really hoped I could flash a MIUI based on ICS but unfortunately could't find one here on the forum. I hope my thread sparks some interest in all developers' minds and they come out with a cool ROM for all of us. Thank you for reading my thread patiently. Cheers
Try this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521630
Hi Ranjan.Alva,
Thanks for the link to MIUI based on ICS. I am going to flash and see how it works on Galaxy Note.
I tried that ROM too...well, everything looks fine except that the inbuilt player won't play anything from the external memory card. Funny isn't it? What is the use of flashing a ROM if you have to depend on the internal memory all the time?....Any suggestions???
so what will i lost if i flash a custom rom? s-pen function?
will stock rom laggy?
thx
All roms are different.
S pen will work on all roms but if you flash a non TW based rom you won't be able to use s memo etc
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i dont find the stock rom laggy if you remove all the bloatware and free some space and remove some widgets
omnia1994 said:
so what will i lost if i flash a custom rom? s-pen function?
will stock rom laggy?
thx
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It all depends on your taste. Some people are vegetarians some are non-vegetarians, while some are eggetarians...
Point is each ROM has its good & bad. See what each ROM has to offer from their developers thread & select what you want.
If you feel custom ROM is not your cup of tea & you prefer stock roms only, then there are custom roms based on Stock likethe one am using, Clean Note (there are plenty more) try them..
Finally if you do not want to flash any custom ROM & prefer to stay on the Stock ROM but would like to improve performance, visit the thread in my signature which will give you various guides by different people.
Hey guys, so I am picking up a galaxy note today from a friend. Its currently locked to orange UK and Im on o2 (going to giffgaff, way better deals) as I have sold my S2, I'll need access to it ASAP. I am happy to install a custom rom on to it. (I know how to root, backup using titanium backup, but I have only ever put 1 rom on a phone, an xperia x10 running cyanogenmod) So what I am wondering is, will installing a custom rom carrier unlock the phone? And what rom can you recommend? I know CM10 is out, but I've been out of the rom scene for a while so don't know what other roms have to offer. Preferably, I'd like one that gives you the features of the note 2, I read some roms have those apps built in.
Many thanks
steve
If you want Note2 features, you will need a JB leak.
The latest is the LS7, there are several custom roms out there based on it.
If you do some searching around, i am sure you will also be able to find some unlock
threads.
use galaxy s unlock free from play store
And test out RocketROM v3 too ! has all the note 2 features
Thanks guys! RocketROM v3... is it fully stable and does everything work on it? is it as good as CM10? Thanks!
Yeah everything works and it is stable also !
Difficult to compare with CM as they are 2 completely different ROMs. Best advice I can give is to just try them all. its the only way to find out that suits you.
could you link me to the unlock play store app? in case the one I used is different... thanks!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
It requires root yes, But you will need root if you want a custom rom anyway.
It does work, Ive used it myself along with many others on here
Thanks! will have to do this tomorrow then - if it requires rooting - because Im picking it up and going to work straight after - if it was just a simple download and run, I could do it in the car tethered to my dads phone. Thanks!
Before I go, is there an app for rooting the note without the need of a pc? like a oneclickroot? Just, if I can root it in the car on my way to work, I can then Unlock it and have the use of a phone for when I am finished work.
Cheers!
What you can do is head over to development section, Download Philz kernel (on your phone) then boot into recovery and flash it by selecting 'install update.zip' this will install a safe kernel along with CWM and will also root your phone.
Then you can flash which ever ROM & Kernel you wish
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Thanks! The unlock worked! Will be romming it up soon cheers again
I am looking to start modding my Z1. I had a Galaxy S2 and used Pac-Man Rom before and loved it.
The thing is I want an Xperia based Rom.
So does anyone know which one is the best Xperia based (JB 4.3) Rom and why?
Also can you confirm if I require to unlock bootloader (and what are the disadvantages of doing so)
Hello,
the big thing is you have to try it.Everyone likes something other and different.I testet 7 roms for now and im not perfect yet.What do you want Stock?,maximal customizability?,voltage mods include?,deodexed?.It's a long table find out what you want and then ask for the rom what is voltage mod ... etc.
best regards,merry X-Mas
Nico
LiquidNitrogen1412 said:
Hello,
the big thing is you have to try it.Everyone likes something other and different.I testet 7 roms for now and im not perfect yet.What do you want Stock?,maximal customizability?,voltage mods include?,deodexed?.It's a long table find out what you want and then ask for the rom what is voltage mod ... etc.
best regards,merry X-Mas
Nico
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Hey Nico,
Thanks for the reply. I want something more Xperia deodexed like. Not looking for stock android as for that I would go back to Pac-Man (like my s2).
I really like Xperia UI but need a bit more that I feel like its missing: e.g. Ihacker or monxDIFIED but the differences between then seem very small. Major things are alike (boot menu, connectivity etc. ) so I would like to know if either of those is better or there is something alike that is better.
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Hey Nico,
Thanks for the reply. I want something more Xperia deodexed like. Not looking for stock android as for that I would go back to Pac-Man (like my s2).
I really like Xperia UI but need a bit more that I feel like its missing: e.g. Ihacker or monxDIFIED but the differences between then seem very small. Major things are alike (boot menu, connectivity etc. ) so I would like to know if either of those is better or there is something alike that is better.
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I'm running monx rom now with doomlords kernel and running pretty damn good. Just try them out, if u got the bootloader unlocked it only takes a few mins to try a new rom
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I'm running monx rom now with doomlords kernel and running pretty damn good. Just try them out, if u got the bootloader unlocked it only takes a few mins to try a new rom
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stock rom w kernel doomlord is best
hey guys,
I supportet monx a little with a little donation, and now i get the early Rom build.I have also to say i like the I Hackers which i have on my Phone now but the big issue is no recovery.And also i miss the reboot bars and stuff thats the point to go for me.My first well and fast running rom on the Xperia was the monox thats the point why i decided to donate some and get the latest stuff.Personally i can say that was the best rom for me on 4.2.2.Anyway all Roms are good,I try the 4.3 build of him and then i'll give a new feedback.
best regards,
Nico