Hello to everybody
I have my Nexus One with AmonRA and CM 7.2.0 Passion (Android 2.3.7). Do I need to install BlackRose to install VJ JellyBean (CM10.1_VJ_4.2.2_V5.4) or could I install it with Amon_RA?
Thank you
Yup, you will need it to repartition your system partition. The current stock partition that you have will not work with JB roms
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I have some partitions yet ...
I am using Link2SD a year ago with my actual ROM, so I have two partitions in my SDCARD:
- 14,36 GB FAT
- 487,84 MB Ext4
Is that enough for JB????
Thank youuu
sphinxcs898 said:
Yup, you will need it to repartition your system partition. The current stock partition that you have will not work with JB roms
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rmrcbm said:
I am using Link2SD a year ago with my actual ROM, so I have two partitions in my SDCARD:
- 14,36 GB FAT
- 487,84 MB Ext4
Is that enough for JB????
Thank youuu
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Its not about your SD card partitions. This is about your ROM and how it's partitioned. The stock partition that is currently present is :
145/90/Data - where 145 Mb is for your system, 90 for cache and the rest for your apps. This stock partition is enough for GB ROMs. However, for JB (esp . VJ's rom) you will need to alter your partition to : 260 for system, 10 for cache and the rest for data. That's where BlackRose comes in. It helps you reflash your partition.
Check out Black Rose here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270589
Sorry my ignorance. I didn't know what was "ROM stock" related to. Your explanation is perfect.
I'm having some problems of memory, despite my configuration with Link2SD and that I only have in memory applications like Google+, Link2SD, GoLauncher, ContacPlus and AlarmDroid. However is difficult to make updates without running out of memory.
I want to install JB ROM not only for his new features, I presume my problems of memory will dissapear too ... am I wrong about it?
Thank you
rmrcbm said:
Sorry my ignorance. I didn't know what was "ROM stock" related to. Your explanation is perfect.
I'm having some problems of memory, despite my configuration with Link2SD and that I only have in memory applications like Google+, Link2SD, GoLauncher, ContacPlus and AlarmDroid. However is difficult to make updates without running out of memory.
I want to install JB ROM not only for his new features, I presume my problems of memory will dissapear too ... am I wrong about it?
Thank you
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Try M2SD
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FANTASTIC
Mount2SD worked really well. I uninstalled Link2SD.
Now I have no problems with memory and my Nexus One runs smoothly.
I'll wait some months for a stable JB.
THANK YOU A LOT
Hello, this is my First thread on here, I hope It's in the correct section
It's really Simple, I want to know, What ROM you use, or what's your favorite ROM and WHY? ...
For me, I was on DMod V3, I enjoyed it, but I missed my Benz ROM...
Currently on my V4 Benz ROM, and today Actually I noticed V5,
Reasons I stuck with Benz ROM... the Call Recording MOD, I actually Use that A LOT, specially Versus...Family >_> Always changing their word...
(Quick scenario flashback)
"I told you on the phone I was going to change your old bedroom into a strip club!...and sell your old Computer for 5$" ...
"NO YOU DIDN'T!!!!, I GOT EVIDENCE !!!!...."
Benz...FTW!!! :highfive:
Another thing is the force close when You hold back button, I find that useful all day...
also...
I didn't try the Faria ROM, nor the Alpha CM10,
So far I know of:
Faria, Benz, DMod, CM10
So what do you guys think? which is your favorite, and why?. (did I forget any roms?)
ALSO some benchmarks would be awesome , Mine scored 6.7k on DMod v3, best out of 3 runs.
and on Benz v4 it was 6.9k, Best out of 3 runs also.
I prefer CM10 alpha1 .. but hw acceleration not work!
I just put v5 benz on, will test it for a day or 2, and report back, so far it seems faster and smoother than v4,
I´m testing this rom [ROM][GT-I8190]★ ☆ ✰enox reVenge one ✰ ☆ ★[AOSP styled AMB3 based][RC1][12.04.2013] .... and it´s running very good on my s3 mini ... i started a Benchmark test and score was 7068 ... and no bug found till now :good::good:
Dehuu said:
I´m testing this rom [ROM][GT-I8190]★ ☆ ✰enox reVenge one ✰ ☆ ★[AOSP styled AMB3 based][RC1][12.04.2013] .... and it´s running very good on my s3 mini ... i started a Benchmark test and score was 7068 ... and no bug found till now :good::good:
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Nice, Never seen this one before, let me know how it turns out, and Also I'm curious if it has a preinstalled call recording mod? or forceapp close mod, similar to the ones on Benz Rom,
Also I am glad to see people mentioning Roms I didn't see before, I hope this thread can help out S3 Mini Users to find a Rom that's suitable for them.
It's Dmod for me ; ) the online support's fantastic although I'm having problems with Polaris viewer 5 not working still it's early days for V5 and V6 is already on its way! XD
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currently on enox revenge. Its relatively smooth without any bugs. haven't tried out any other ROMs though
Dmod v4 from the first day. Good battery life, I didn't notice any bug with apps I use (only NFC when turning off over quick button). Good skin and custom app effects. Lots of blootware removed. Great custom rom.
Antutu benchmark score 7148.
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I use S3 Mini 4.1.2 Original Rom. First I rooted it, then i changed it however i want. I deleted some useless apk and media files according to me. I replaced some system files: Launcher and Player etc. And now, I have no problem. I tried a lot of rom: Benz, MacLaw etc, but I had some errors from all. As for me; Original Roms are the best Roms. But i have to say that I am waiting the CM for S3 Mini
http://twitter.com/serdaruzun
Regarding polaris. As soon as I mentioned viewer 5 not working the Dmod V5 team got hold of Office 5 leaked from s4 which is working perfectly see what I mean about amazing online support!
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hello everyone
first of all...i'm sorry for spam the thread... but i wanna ask someone to help me with rooting...
i recently root my s3 mini with this guide thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030282 ... with no errors...
whatsoever i wanna put some ROM in my mobile but i can't...i downloaded enox reVenge 4.0 version on my ext card and when I go in CWM recovery and try to install the ROM, i get the "signature verification failed" error...
simple question or question's for now;
1. direct me where can i find how to resolve "signature verification error"
2. is it possible to do it with CF root (if there any)
3. what i've got when i root my s3mini with this guide (except superU icon)
4. and regardless question how can i delete some stupid apps like google+, chatOn, chrome and smiliar apps?
THX and i hope you all understand what i'm asking...
sorry for bad English
XIII_1985 said:
hello everyone
first of all...i'm sorry for spam the thread... but i wanna ask someone to help me with rooting...
i recently root my s3 mini with this guide thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030282 ... with no errors...
whatsoever i wanna put some ROM in my mobile but i can't...i downloaded enox reVenge 4.0 version on my ext card and when I go in CWM recovery and try to install the ROM, i get the "signature verification failed" error...
simple question or question's for now;
1. direct me where can i find how to resolve "signature verification error"
2. is it possible to do it with CF root (if there any)
3. what i've got when i root my s3mini with this guide (except superU icon)
4. and regardless question how can i delete some stupid apps like google+, chatOn, chrome and smiliar apps?
THX and i hope you all understand what i'm asking...
sorry for bad English
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Hey dude
You don't mention whether you have done a wipe of data or dalvik cache or a factory reset before attempting to Flash your rom
Regarding getting rid of system apps, you can do this with any file explorer
Good luck!
Please hit the help icon if someone helps in any way
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i've wipe all,cache, everything...but still no success... i spend all my afternoon for this s*** but with no luck... never mind... now i think i'm full of information that at this moment i cannot explain...
i found there is no CF root for s3 mini, only S3
i found that if you don't have a corresponding CWM you cannot flash with any ROM because CWM recovery not recognize .zip file of ROM...
for my 3rd and 4th question i find the answer... I remove almost all bloatware and stupid apps from my phone because I have special permissions...
for now I stop looking for any ROM's till I found some better guide or manual help of my little brain...:cyclops:
bye
English ...
I thik I can help
XIII_1985 said:
i've wipe all,cache, everything...but still no success... i spend all my afternoon for this s*** but with no luck... never mind... now i think i'm full of information that at this moment i cannot explain...
i found there is no CF root for s3 mini, only S3
i found that if you don't have a corresponding CWM you cannot flash with any ROM because CWM recovery not recognize .zip file of ROM...
for my 3rd and 4th question i find the answer... I remove almost all bloatware and stupid apps from my phone because I have special permissions...
for now I stop looking for any ROM's till I found some better guide or manual help of my little brain...:cyclops:
bye
English ...
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I´m not sure I can help, but I'm going to tell you what I know, when my phone was half dead I wanted to put a custom recovery, so I could choose between CWM and TWRP, and I saw a guy installing more than 5 ROM´s in his phone with no problem with TWRP. So I decided to use it and I haven´t experienced any isues, except when I tried to install playstore from CM. This is how my phone is now:
Dmod v5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165575&highlight=i8190l And TWRP 2.4.3.0 from this toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185700
0 issues, already tried CM, Dmod v5, and prerooted stock ROM all working as they SHOULD.:fingers-crossed:
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For me it´s definetly Dmod v5, no battery issues, completely stability and it´s super fast
C'est génial
WoW
I would like to thank you all for your input and contribution, I see lotta love for DMod, I think I will be installing it soon, once I get a day off and my phone can go offline for a bit without worrying about urgent stuff >_<
Ty all again >_<
Mikecmps said:
I´m not sure I can help, but I'm going to tell you what I know, when my phone was half dead I wanted to put a custom recovery, so I could choose between CWM and TWRP, and I saw a guy installing more than 5 ROM´s in his phone with no problem with TWRP. So I decided to use it and I haven´t experienced any isues, except when I tried to install playstore from CM. This is how my phone is now:
Dmod v5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165575&highlight=i8190l And TWRP 2.4.3.0 from this toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185700
0 issues, already tried CM, Dmod v5, and prerooted stock ROM all working as they SHOULD.:fingers-crossed:
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For me it´s definetly Dmod v5, no battery issues, completely stability and it´s super fast
C'est génial
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Snap!
mskips toolkit definitely deserves a mention. Awesome for S3mini.
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using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248470
no reported bugs and also has the call recording feature
give it a try and see what you think
Hi,
my favorite ROM is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241936
I'm very satisfied.
XIII_1985 said:
i've wipe all,cache, everything...but still no success... i spend all my afternoon for this s*** but with no luck... never mind... now i think i'm full of information that at this moment i cannot explain...
i found there is no CF root for s3 mini, only S3
i found that if you don't have a corresponding CWM you cannot flash with any ROM because CWM recovery not recognize .zip file of ROM...
for my 3rd and 4th question i find the answer... I remove almost all bloatware and stupid apps from my phone because I have special permissions...
for now I stop looking for any ROM's till I found some better guide or manual help of my little brain...:cyclops:
bye
English ...
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First of all sorry for OT reply.
You can install custom rom .zip over CWM.
Look at this toolkit but read carefuly what it does, don't miss steps and you are doing it on your own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39007355
I have used this toolkit to install cwm, root and then i have instaled dmod v4 from .zip.
Read what toolkit does. Maybe it will help you.
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CyanogenMod 10 beta1 that just came out yesterday.. love it!!! Some little bugs but still best looking and feeling rom I've been using
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Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
saeed_sofi said:
can this rom be installed on gt-s5570i?
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hello is there made any kitkat firmware for galaxy mini without any bugs I mean is there any firmware for daily use?
Any way to back to stock rom by CMW?
Or another solution? I have problem with video codecs, every video player crash.
my android version 4.1.1. how to update into 4.4.4? i have been try to update trough recovery mode, install zip from sdcard, but its failed. i can't update cwm too,,, helpme please,,,,
Few CM 11 questions
Hello, I've used my Galaxy Mini for more than 4 years, but I hadn't known, that it could run also another OS than the default one pre-installed by Samsung. But suddenly, I've found CM and this forum about it. I've made some research, but because I'm beginner with CM, I have few questions:
1. In the description on the thread for the CM 11 for Galaxy Mini there is written, that the development is currently in the testing/alpha2 state. There is also a wishlist of missing features. But the there is also written, that the last update was in January, 2014. If I compare it to Androidarmv6 download archive and its GitHub repository, is seems there already are newer versions out. My first question is, if the most recent version of CM 11 for Galaxy Mini is more stable than that 1 year old alpha2 release? Which missing features from that wishlist have been already resolved?
2. And if the CM 11 version is not stable enough for everyday use, which older (but still based on Android 4.x) and more stable CM version would you recommend me to use instead (if any - otherwise I'll install official CM 7.2)?
3. I noticed, that there is already the official alpha release of CM 12 (based on Android 5.x) and also ported as a new branch on GitHub. I also know, that Android 5.x is really hardware-demanding. Will it be still possible to run CM 12 on Galaxy Mini phone? And what about CM 11 or 10? Could you recommend me the most stable and the newest one (see 2nd question), but still working on so low-performance device as Galaxy Mini in default is (384 MB RAM, 600 MHz, ...)? And if not, could you recommend me some web article describing how to make the performance of my phone better in order to run that recommended CM version from my previous two questions (if it is possible somehow)?
4. And finally, I want to ask, if I need to root my device before installation of that recommended CM version. Because in the installation manual from the original Samsung firmware to the official CM 7.2 there is no need to root Galaxy Mini during process and in the installation manual from CM 7.2 to CM 11 too. But in the installation manual from the original Samsung firmware directly to the CM 11 there is rooted phone needed. I don't understand, why I don't need rooted phone for indirect installation, but for direct installation I do. Could you clarify me the installation process?
I hope somebody experienced helps the beginner there (but good programmer and advanced Linux user) with the installation of CM by answering these a little bit complicated questions
aleskva said:
Hello, I've used my Galaxy Mini for more than 4 years, but I hadn't known, that it could run also another OS than the default one pre-installed by Samsung. But suddenly, I've found CM and this forum about it. I've made some research, but because I'm beginner with CM, I have few questions:
1. In the description on the thread for the CM 11 for Galaxy Mini there is written, that the development is currently in the testing/alpha2 state. There is also a wishlist of missing features. But the there is also written, that the last update was in January, 2014. If I compare it to Androidarmv6 download archive and its GitHub repository, is seems there already are newer versions out. My first question is, if the most recent version of CM 11 for Galaxy Mini is more stable than that 1 year old alpha2 release? Which missing features from that wishlist have been already resolved?
2. And if the CM 11 version is not stable enough for everyday use, which older (but still based on Android 4.x) and more stable CM version would you recommend me to use instead (if any - otherwise I'll install official CM 7.2)?
3. I noticed, that there is already the official alpha release of CM 12 (based on Android 5.x) and also ported as a new branch on GitHub. I also know, that Android 5.x is really hardware-demanding. Will it be still possible to run CM 12 on Galaxy Mini phone? And what about CM 11 or 10? Could you recommend me the most stable and the newest one (see 2nd question), but still working on so low-performance device as Galaxy Mini in default is (384 MB RAM, 600 MHz, ...)? And if not, could you recommend me some web article describing how to make the performance of my phone better in order to run that recommended CM version from my previous two questions (if it is possible somehow)?
4. And finally, I want to ask, if I need to root my device before installation of that recommended CM version. Because in the installation manual from the original Samsung firmware to the official CM 7.2 there is no need to root Galaxy Mini during process and in the installation manual from CM 7.2 to CM 11 too. But in the installation manual from the original Samsung firmware directly to the CM 11 there is rooted phone needed. I don't understand, why I don't need rooted phone for indirect installation, but for direct installation I do. Could you clarify me the installation process?
I hope somebody experienced helps the beginner there (but good programmer and advanced Linux user) with the installation of CM by answering these a little bit complicated questions
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Are you sure your device is galaxy mini/pop s5570? There is no "i" at end? If both yes, then go ahead and read my answers.
Answers:
1. The op(member of androidarmv6 group) isn't active. Thats why the thread says alpha. But you can download and install latest tass(galaxy mini) version from androidarmv6 jenkins. And about feature list, everything is fixed from that list, but camera is colorless(black and white type pics). You need tls enabled recovery to flash latest cm11.
2. Cm11 is stable enough for daily usage. But cm11 is resource hungry. I would recommend you to try cm11 and make your own decision about it. Every android version <= 4.2.2 are fully stable and everything works. I use aokp 4.1.2 myself. 4.2.2 is a bit heavy but if you don't use too many apps, you could use it without any problems. Cm9, ics aosp, cm10,slimbean,aokp jb4.1.2 roms are most efficient 4.x roms and less resource hungry. For better results and good performance, you may need to install greenify. See my threads for 4.x roms.
3. Cm12 isn't booting yet. You can follow review.androidarmv6.org for latest changes and progress. Better use aokp 4.1.2 or slimbean or cm10 with greenify and int2ext(to expand internal memory, you need to create 512mb ext4 partition on sdcard).
4. It is not that hard to flash a simple zip. There is a thread here in galaxy mini section which describes how to root galaxy mini. Follow that tutorial. Then flash cwm 5.0.2.8 recovery(search in and download from galaxy mini section) it from stock rom recovery.
Then you are ready to install any galaxy mini roms.
Caution: Don't flash any zips outside galaxy mini section. Our device board name is "tass". So, you'll see tass in filenames and they are for galaxy mini/pop s5570. If you flash wrong zips, you'll end up with bricked phones(a paper weight). So, be careful. Have a happy flashing.
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Thank you! And one more question below
Venkatesh said:
Are you sure your device is galaxy mini/pop s5570? There is no "i" at end? If both yes, then go ahead and read my answers.
Caution: Don't flash any zips outside galaxy mini section. Our device board name is "tass". So, you'll see tass in filenames and they are for galaxy mini/pop s5570. If you flash wrong zips, you'll end up with bricked phones(a paper weight). So, be careful.
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Sure! Just S5570 without "i" and just Tass! I know it is older mobile phone, but still I don't want little unusable brick
Venkatesh said:
But you can download and install latest tass(galaxy mini) version from androidarmv6 jenkins. And about feature list, everything is fixed from that list, but camera is colorless(black and white type pics). You need tls enabled recovery to flash latest cm11.
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Is jenkins the download.androidarmv6.com site? Or jenkins.androidarmv6.com? But on the second site I don't see download link, even if I login with my GitHub account. And what is tls enabled recovery? Does it mean using CWM recovery? Or am I wrong?
Venkatesh said:
I would recommend you to try cm11 and make your own decision about it.
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I'll try and I'll see
Venkatesh said:
There is a thread here in galaxy mini section which describes how to root galaxy mini. Follow that tutorial.
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So I need to root my phone before. I wasn't sure, but now I understand clearly.
Venkatesh said:
Have a happy flashing.
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Thank you for your answers to my questions! Actually many thanks!
And finally one more question:
I've seen more threads about Galaxy Mini roms in this xda section. And in almost all of them is written, that everything works, just there are problems using camera. It looks like this is a global problem. Is this problem only in CM 11 at the moment and group members only aren't active to cross the camera out from the "Don't work" list on threads for roms, which were resolved? Or is it still global problem? In which roms camera fully work without any caveat? You wrote, that everything in Galaxy Mini section <=4.2.2 is fully stable, so I expect it works there, but better to ask...
aleskva said:
Sure! Just S5570 without "i" and just Tass! I know it is older mobile phone, but still I don't want little unusable brick
Is jenkins the download.androidarmv6.com site? Or jenkins.androidarmv6.com? But on the second site I don't see download link, even if I login with my GitHub account. And what is tls enabled recovery? Does it mean using CWM recovery? Or am I wrong?
I'll try and I'll see
So I need to root my phone before. I wasn't sure, but now I understand clearly.
Thank you for your answers to my questions! Actually many thanks!
And finally one more question:
I've seen more threads about Galaxy Mini roms in this xda section. And in almost all of them is written, that everything works, just there are problems using camera. It looks like this is a global problem. Is this problem only in CM 11 at the moment and group members only aren't active to cross the camera out from the "Don't work" list on threads for roms, which were resolved? Or is it still global problem? In which roms camera fully work without any caveat? You wrote, that everything in Galaxy Mini section <=4.2.2 is fully stable, so I expect it works there, but better to ask...
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Search androidarmv6 jenkins in google.
Camera in cm11 actually works but it uses source built libcamera, not the original samsung libcamera. And it gives a very colorless pics. No, androidarmv6 people are very nice. Just they are busy. And we don't have a skillful developer left.
And yes, every version <= 4.2.2 has got everything working as it should. But the video recording isn't good sometimes(only sometimes, it is not good anyways).
I would recommend you to try my aokp 4.1.2. Partition your sd card, install cronmod int2ext to expand ur internal memory (int2ext only not int2ext+). And install xposed installer + greenify, greenify not so important and ram consuming apps. That's my setup actually.
Good night
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Venkatesh said:
Search androidarmv6 jenkins in google.
Camera in cm11 actually works but it uses source built libcamera, not the original samsung libcamera. And it gives a very colorless pics. No, androidarmv6 people are very nice. Just they are busy. And we don't have a skillful developer left.
And yes, every version <= 4.2.2 has got everything working as it should. But the video recording isn't good sometimes(only sometimes, it is not good anyways).
I would recommend you to try my aokp 4.1.2. Partition your sd card, install cronmod int2ext to expand ur internal memory (int2ext only not int2ext+). And install xposed installer + greenify, greenify not so important and ram consuming apps. That's my setup actually.
Good night
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Okay, I'll try next week and we'll see
well done
My experiences and impressions
Venkatesh said:
Search androidarmv6 jenkins in google.
Camera in cm11 actually works but it uses source built libcamera, not the original samsung libcamera. And it gives a very colorless pics. No, androidarmv6 people are very nice. Just they are busy. And we don't have a skillful developer left.
And yes, every version <= 4.2.2 has got everything working as it should. But the video recording isn't good sometimes(only sometimes, it is not good anyways).
I would recommend you to try my aokp 4.1.2. Partition your sd card, install cronmod int2ext to expand ur internal memory (int2ext only not int2ext+). And install xposed installer + greenify, greenify not so important and ram consuming apps. That's my setup actually.
Good night
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I haven't time before, so today I managed to install a new ROM to my Mini six months after I wrote here. First of all I spent hours of googling and searching, where to download working package to root my phone and where to download cwm 5.0.2.8 for Mini, because all of the packages for rooting haven't been working at all and all of the download links to cwm 5.0.2.8 I've found were dead, except the links and except the packages here. Googling and searching finally helped, so I had my first cwm on my Mini. Then I've checked first three ROMs from the Mini's section. Concretely CM 10, SB 3.1.0 and AOKP JB 4.1.2.
First of all I've tried Slimbean. I was really confused, when I found out, that there is no keyboard inside the installation! What the h*** (sorry, but I really said that when at that moment)? One of my reasons to leave original Gingerbread was that really bad keyboard, which I need to reinstall by some from Google Play every time I had to reset my phone into factory settings (another reason to upgrade btw). And after upgrade again? But Slimbean looked really well, just a few strings weren't translated to my language, so I decided to try AOKP. AOKP hadn't just keyboard, but also gapps, so I needed to google, where to download it from. I've found this and hoped it can't break my newly installed ROM. And there were more strings untranslated to my language, so I decided to try the third one, CM. It was fully translated, but also there weren't gapps and keyboard. And the patch (if it was a patch) - tether patches.zip - couldn't be applied (some error was thrown during its installation).
Finally, I've found gapps for it too. The winner of these three was Slimbean, the loser was AOKP, but I'm going to test more ROMs, until I find some good one. In order to avoid searching the Mini's section another hours: Is there any ROM with preinstalled keyboard (and possibly gapps too)?
aleskva said:
I haven't time before, so today I managed to install a new ROM to my Mini six months after I wrote here. First of all I spent hours of googling and searching, where to download working package to root my phone and where to download cwm 5.0.2.8 for Mini, because all of the packages for rooting haven't been working at all and all of the download links to cwm 5.0.2.8 I've found were dead, except the links and except the packages here. Googling and searching finally helped, so I had my first cwm on my Mini. Then I've checked first three ROMs from the Mini's section. Concretely CM 10, SB 3.1.0 and AOKP JB 4.1.2.
First of all I've tried Slimbean. I was really confused, when I found out, that there is no keyboard inside the installation! What the h*** (sorry, but I really said that when at that moment)? One of my reasons to leave original Gingerbread was that really bad keyboard, which I need to reinstall by some from Google Play every time I had to reset my phone into factory settings (another reason to upgrade btw). And after upgrade again? But Slimbean looked really well, just a few strings weren't translated to my language, so I decided to try AOKP. AOKP hadn't just keyboard, but also gapps, so I needed to google, where to download it from. I've found this and hoped it can't break my newly installed ROM. And there were more strings untranslated to my language, so I decided to try the third one, CM. It was fully translated, but also there weren't gapps and keyboard. And the patch (if it was a patch) - tether patches.zip - couldn't be applied (some error was thrown during its installation).
Finally, I've found gapps for it too. The winner of these three was Slimbean, the loser was AOKP, but I'm going to test more ROMs, until I find some good one. In order to avoid searching the Mini's section another hours: Is there any ROM with preinstalled keyboard (and possibly gapps too)?
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I've removed keyboard and gapps intensionally. I use this keyboard. If you really want jb keyboard i'll provide you later(is not better than gb keyboard though). Yourzgapps are best. Google search yourzgapps.
Venkatesh said:
I've removed keyboard and gapps intensionally. I use this keyboard. If you really want jb keyboard i'll provide you later(is not better than gb keyboard though). Yourzgapps are best. Google search yourzgapps.
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I used this one. Its dev developed JB keyboard too, but it wasn't compatible with GB anymore. Is there any package for this or JB one or I need to install them from Google Play?
I found out that AOKP just needed to restart to be fully translated, so it is a little bit ok than CM (but SB still wins).
I'd like to try some 4.0 ROMs and some 4.2 ROMs (just to try, like yesterday). I saw here some threads about english only ROMs. I'll try them and maybe find my favourite. Is there any chance to build my language version after that? I know there is big red notification This is english only! (You have been warned...!). I don't want to waste your time for so minor things. Feel free to reject my potential request at the beginning.
aleskva said:
I used this one. Its dev developed JB keyboard too, but it wasn't compatible with GB anymore. Is there any package for this or JB one or I need to install them from Google Play?
I found out that AOKP just needed to restart to be fully translated, so it is a little bit ok than CM (but SB still wins).
I'd like to try some 4.0 ROMs and some 4.2 ROMs (just to try, like yesterday). I saw here some threads about english only ROMs. I'll try them and maybe find my favourite. Is there any chance to build my language version after that? I know there is big red notification This is english only! (You have been warned...!). I don't want to waste your time for so minor things. Feel free to reject my potential request at the beginning.
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You can add your language translations to apks inside the rom. ics,jb keyboards won't work on gb. There is a cm10.1 version from androidarmv6 team, try it. It has all languages. To build only your language, then you need to sync sources and modify build files to get your language.
Venkatesh said:
You can add your language translations to apks inside the rom. ics,jb keyboards won't work on gb. There is a cm10.1 version from androidarmv6 team, try it. It has all languages. To build only your language, then you need to sync sources and modify build files to get your language.
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Thank you, I'll search the CM 10.1 from androidarmv6 team and try it. The keyboard looks like ICS, but worked fine in factory firmware GB. I think it could work in this CM 10.1 too. If I install it from Google Play to the CM 10.1 ROM, it will work, or not? But I don't know, how to change the apk into the zip, that can be installed from cwm.
Thank you for your all help. Six months ago I thought it will be so complicated, but it is easy if one follows the rules not to make a bricked phone.
Edit: I tried this and it is totally awesome. The best I've tried. I'll test it for a longer period. My favourite keyboard is inside, first time in my Mini's life I don't have to reinstall that bad original GB keyboard. I just hope it won't be so battery and RAM consuming (I'll test it). I ask here if I have some question or problem in the future. Last time huge thanks (in words and in thank buttons too)
aleskva said:
Thank you, I'll search the CM 10.1 from androidarmv6 team and try it. The keyboard looks like ICS, but worked fine in factory firmware GB. I think it could work in this CM 10.1 too. If I install it from Google Play to the CM 10.1 ROM, it will work, or not? But I don't know, how to change the apk into the zip, that can be installed from cwm.
Thank you for your all help. Six months ago I thought it will be so complicated, but it is easy if one follows the rules not to make a bricked phone.
Edit: I tried this and it is totally awesome. The best I've tried. I'll test it for a longer period. My favourite keyboard is inside, first time in my Mini's life I don't have to reinstall that bad original GB keyboard. I just hope it won't be so battery and RAM consuming (I'll test it). I ask here if I have some question or problem in the future. Last time huge thanks (in words and in thank buttons too)
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try cm10.1 rom from here.
Venkatesh said:
try cm10.1 rom from here.
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I tried it, the performance is better, but there is a huge problem. I install it in this way:
boot into cwm 5.0.2.8 >
wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, battery stats >
flash cm10.1 you suggested >
flash yourzgapps >
flash int2ext >
fotmat sd-ext >
reboot
After reboot cm10.1 boots and at the beginning works like a charm. Int2ext works as expected, 1/5 from memory used. But after 2-3 minutes int2ext stops working and I have full memory. Reboot or int2ext reinstallation don't work. Why? How could I fix it?
aleskva said:
I tried it, the performance is better, but there is a huge problem. I install it in this way:
boot into cwm 5.0.2.8 >
wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, battery stats >
flash cm10.1 you suggested >
flash yourzgapps >
flash int2ext >
fotmat sd-ext >
reboot
After reboot cm10.1 boots and at the beginning works like a charm. Int2ext works as expected, 1/5 from memory used. But after 2-3 minutes int2ext stops working and I have full memory. Reboot or int2ext reinstallation don't work. Why? How could I fix it?
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Don't format sd-ext after flashing int2ext. One factory reset is enough.
Try this way:
1. Goto recovery and make factory reset/wipe.
2. Flash rom and reboot system(let it boot first).
3. Again goto recovery, mount all partitions and flash int2ext.
4. You can also flash gapps now. Reboot system now, and start your setup.
Venkatesh said:
Don't format sd-ext after flashing int2ext. One factory reset is enough.
Try this way:
1. Goto recovery and make factory reset/wipe.
2. Flash rom and reboot system(let it boot first).
3. Again goto recovery, mount all partitions and flash int2ext.
4. You can also flash gapps now. Reboot system now, and start your setup.
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I had formatted sd-ext, because it is written in int2ext installation steps. Finally I tried your suggestion and everything works. I just flashed gapps right after flashing OS, because I want Google's first boot guide. I'm so happy everything works like a charm on that older, but good Mini. I'm also happy I got rid of that buggy GB. Once more thanks.
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