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Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 ( S6500 / S6500D ) General Info / FAQ / Q&A / General Discussion Thread​
Since the Mini 2 users have exploded all over the forum after Squadzone's topic was closed , I figured we could use a general thread where we could stack up all the info we have so far , as well as keep it updated with the new things that will come in the future .
Note that I will not be adding releases that have not been verified by other users . You will only find here WORKING stuff that has been TESTED by other users .
General Info
Phone specs :
CPU : Qualcom MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 (ARMv7)
RAM : 512MB
Internal Storage : 4GB
1 GB reserved for the ROM
1 GB reserved for the app system data
2 GB available to the user
3.3" Display , HVGA resolution (320x480)
Full phone specs : http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_mini_2_s6500-3883.php
Releases and links
What we have so far for this device is :
NEW !!! Network unlock : click!
Custom CWM , Kernel and Root for this device by Squadzone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768622
// kernel link is dead , here's the link for the overclock kernel ONLY (not the universal one) : http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/63850072/file.html
Alternative rooting methods - SOME USERS SAY THAT BY USING mb-14's METHOD HERE ONLY TO ROOT YOUR PHONE , THE BIN COUNTER WILL NOT RISE , SO IF YOU ONLY WANT ROOT ON YOUR PHONE , TRY THIS , BUT BEWARE THAT IT DIDN'T WORK FOR EVERYONE AND FOR SOME THE BIN COUNTER HAS STILL MODIFIED!
Custom ROMs section :
Peter's ROM (S6500 / S6500D)
Rhan's ROM (S6500D)
Regina ROM (S6500D)
Development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1869
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 6500 and 6500D ?
S6500 has NFC , S6500D doesn't .
Is there an ETA for when we will have ICS / JB on our device ?
Samsung has announced that they will roll out an update to JB sometime in the future . Unfortunately , it is still uncertain if that will actually happen .
As for custom roms , there are currently some developers trying to port ICS / JB (CM 9 and 10) on Mini 2 but unfortunately it is quite hard because they do not have the device . If you want to help them , be sure to check the forum and if they need anything from a Mini 2 owner , please try to help them , as it will speed up the process of porting ICS / JB .
What Odin version do you recommend to use for flashing ?
Look in the attachments . I have used this one personally and it works like a charm .
I have another CWM version on my phone , and when I flashed a new firmware / did a factory reset , the phone bootloops into recovery mode . What do I do ?
Re-flash the exact same CWM that is now bootlooping . I had this problem twice and it fixed it for me both of the times . You could also try reflashing a new one , but I have no idea if it will fully work or if it will damage your phone in any way . Quick tip : After you managed to exit the bootloop and your phone works okay , reflash the newest CWM (listed above) so you won't have to deal with this problem in the future .
I have flashed a firmware with Odin but when I turn on the phone normally , it says there was a problem installing the firmware and I should connect it to Kies for emergency firmware recovery . However , Kies doesn't see my device . What do I do ?
Forget about Kies . Boot the phone into download mode and reflash it with Odin . If the problem still persists , try reflashing another one . Also , make sure you have "Repartition" unchecked in Odin !
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE FLASHING A COMPATIBLE FIRMWARE FOR YOUR PHONE . It is recommended that you flash a firmware that is dedicated to your region , model (6500 / 6500D) and carrier (if we are talking about official firmwares) .
What would you recommend to use and not to use with my Mini 2 ?
To use :
Squadzone's CWM , Root and OC Kernel only (and those if you REALLY want to . It's always the best to keep your phone clean , but if you wanna go into modding , it's best to only use these as they are quite stable) .
GO Launcher (for extra style) . Mini 2 can swallow it just fine and it gives a stylish look . Here's a sample (one of my old screens) : http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg85...ename=55512243761373961697410.jpg&res=landing
DirectoryBind : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262 . This one is very useful and powerful if you want to link game data from your external SD card . It basically makes the phone see external SD folders inside the internal SD (also known as mounting) . My advice is that you link the sdcard/Android to the sdcard/external_sd/Android folder , and if you have Gameloft games , link sdcard/gameloft/games to external_sd/gameloft/games too .
Not to use :
Swapper 2 (along with Squadzone's universal kernel) - it will brick your device and you won't be able to go into download / recovery mode .
ROM Manager - it will possibly brick your device as well .
General Discussion - what to talk about here and what not to
You can post anything Mini 2 related in this topic . Wether you are having a problem with your device , if you released anything , if you found a fix or a trick for something , if you want to make any guide , anything at all . However , please keep development-related posts in the development section linked above .
Hope you've found all the info in here useful . As I said , I will keep the post updated with the latest info and releases .
Again if you have any problem with your Mini 2 , don't hesitate to ask . I have pretty much fricked up my Mini 2 in almost every possible way , so it's likely that I have a fix for it xD
Have a nice day!
I want to buy this phone or sony live with walkman(ics 4) how do you know that mini 2 will have ics update?
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
It won't have ics update.
First gen of snapdragon won't have jb or ics officialy.
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
Hmm , wierd , many people were saying that we will be getting an ICS update . That's too bad .
Fixed the first post .
SAMSUNG said:
We appreciate the chance to clarify to you.
Hence, we do understand the dissatisfaction you are having with the support on the said models. However, please be advised that updating this models to a higher version like ICS 4 or the Jellybean will not do good on the device as the device specification (hardware wise) are not opt to work with the specification required by ICS 4 or Jellybean operating systems.
As we know, Galaxy Mini 2 is provided with Gingerbread 2.3.6 and although we understand you want an ICS 4 update or higher, it is not possible to provide due to hardware limitation.
Thank you.
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bad news, i sent e-mail to samsung asking about ics or jb for galaxy mini 2 and here is the reply
Messi10 said:
bad news, i sent e-mail to samsung asking about ics or jb for galaxy mini 2 and here is the reply
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Well we still have the option of a custom ROM ... that's still compatible enough . It's not like Mini 2 is among the weakest android phones out there . Mini 1 supports CM 10 ffs xD
The thing is we will have to wait until a developer will be able to port it . It seems Samsung didn't send it on the market in too many countries , and that's a problem because that makes it harder for a dev to get their hands on one .
All we can do right now is wait , and if anyone decides to start porting ICS / JB ROMs for our device , try to offer them as much support as we can .
TheWhisp said he might try to make something for SGM2, after he settle hes actual work with SGM.
come on ics 4 sgm2
Messi10 said:
bad news, i sent e-mail to samsung asking about ics or jb for galaxy mini 2 and here is the reply
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makes me laugh (annoyed laughter :-/) cause i got a lg gt540 which has got ics & jb...crazy crazy world..my missus has sgm2 & soooo wants ics...would b quite capable of running either rom if u ask me
I've buyed this phone for my mother. Is there an update concerning custom ROM on this device?
geneo85 said:
I've buyed this phone for my mother. Is there an update concerning custom ROM on this device?
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You can use Peter's Rom (look in my signature) if you want , but if it's for your mother , I guess it's better to stick to the stock rom because it's more stable .
where do i get the OverClocked kernel? could download the file???
Uizz.UW said:
You can use Peter's Rom (look in my signature) if you want , but if it's for your mother , I guess it's better to stick to the stock rom because it's more stable .
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I think so, too. But stock rom is affected by lag?
looknsee said:
where do i get the OverClocked kernel? could download the file???
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Link in my signature .
geneo85 said:
I think so, too. But stock rom is affected by lag?
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Works well for me . You can try flashing Squadzone's CWM , the rooting it and then installing the OC kernel and overclock it to 1.1 GHz . That should make it run faster (links for everything in my signature) .
Uizz.UW said:
Link in my signature .
Works well for me . You can try flashing Squadzone's CWM , the rooting it and then installing the OC kernel and overclock it to 1.1 GHz . That should make it run faster (links for everything in my signature) .
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Thank you! I'll try it and I keep you updated!
There is something that should be known by SGM2 users... Squadzone specified on his root method that the custom binary counter will be modified and then a yellow triangle will appear when the phone boots. Whats interesting is that the mb-14 method is not modifying the counter and the triangle will not appear if you choose to root the phone with his method. This way you can hope to not loose the warranty and be able to install back the stock firmware through Odin without modifying the number of custom bin counter.
mb-14's CWM is showing that you have a S7500 but it doesn't matter because its working fine, at least for some basic root functions. I used mb's method only for basics and then I wanted to try the Regina ROM (with modified kernel and BLN support) which recommended the squadzone's CWM and just after I changed the root method I saw whats about the triangle and the counter.
Long story short, if there is someone who wants to root his phone only for root access and nothing more (like overclocking or BLN control), he could use mb-14 method which doesn't affect the custom binary counter even when you install back the stock ROM.
im just curios about why still many development going on for mini but not mini2?
in term of spec mini2 is way higher but getting less user
looknsee said:
im just curios about why still many development going on for mini but not mini2?
in term of spec mini2 is way higher but getting less user
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We now have a development section on the forum for Mini 2 here .
Also , TheWisp said he's getting a model soon and he's going to try porting CM9 on it .
//also , updated the first post with all the new info , since people have actually started reading this topic xD
apriores said:
There is something that should be known by SGM2 users... Squadzone specified on his root method that the custom binary counter will be modified and then a yellow triangle will appear when the phone boots. Whats interesting is that the mb-14 method is not modifying the counter and the triangle will not appear if you choose to root the phone with his method. This way you can hope to not loose the warranty and be able to install back the stock firmware through Odin without modifying the number of custom bin counter.
mb-14's CWM is showing that you have a S7500 but it doesn't matter because its working fine, at least for some basic root functions. I used mb's method only for basics and then I wanted to try the Regina ROM (with modified kernel and BLN support) which recommended the squadzone's CWM and just after I changed the root method I saw whats about the triangle and the counter.
Long story short, if there is someone who wants to root his phone only for root access and nothing more (like overclocking or BLN control), he could use mb-14 method which doesn't affect the custom binary counter even when you install back the stock ROM.
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Well, I don't know if I did something wrong but I have "2" in custom bin counter when I flashed mb-14's CWM the 2 times I had (I faced a CWM bootloop so I had to flash it again). I downloaded and flashed this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?1f3vqo44jl34tcd. Well, it doesn't matter! I have root in my phone (it was what I needed) and I won't flash again until I see CM available in my phone (I miss it so badly...)
Thank you very much for your info! Have a great day!
Hello guys,
I am brand new here,as after 3 years of owning a X8 i decided to jump to other ROM,because i was bored of the simple design of his menu and i was so frustrated to stay back with android market when my friends had messenger for facebook e.g.,i had to refresh again and again my opera..and much more apps and games i would like to play.So,i decided to start searching for new ROMs,and i found MIUI,but i wasnt able to find a stable version to dl for my phone.Then i found JB Mini Project,I succeeded on installing it on X8 but there is one thing that wont work in every version of JB i have tried!THE WI-FI!It is really frustrating for me!I am so begginner to those things,but i understand that its not only me that will have this problem and that developers might be working on it right now(I am 3D designer and i know about beta versions of things,even I have to release again and again my creation because of a bug),but i really hope someone had this problem too and found a fix on it..I tried a fix i found in forums with Titanium Backup,but nothing...
Anyone knows anything..just help me out with this.:crying:
Thanks in advance guys!:cyclops:
so noone knows nothing in here?thats sweet
SrSGr said:
so noone knows nothing in here?thats sweet
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Patience my friend x)
What wifi problem do you have? Unable to detect Adhoc connection?
Have You tried this Kernel + Rom ? (All JB rom is unable to scan adhoc wifi. Except if you make changes to the source and compile it yourself)
If you want to surf the internet but with not using wifi and using a cable, This is a Post for you.
use back stock ROM (just kidding
CKKnot said:
Patience my friend x)
What wifi problem do you have? Unable to detect Adhoc connection?
Have You tried this Kernel + Rom ? (All JB rom is unable to scan adhoc wifi. Except if you make changes to the source and compile it yourself)
If you want to surf the internet but with not using wifi and using a cable, This is a Post for you.
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Ok the problem is that i try to turn it on but it wont,the toggle bar just moves to be enabled,but it never gets enabled!It just goes back to off possition..With a few words,i cant enable Wi-Fi..So..as i said my friend,i am newbie here,so please try to explain me what i should do with those rom and kernel you send..should i go back to stock rom,reflash this kernel and install this rom?Is this the JB mini project too or something similar and stable without bugs?
Thanks in advance!
SrSGr said:
Ok the problem is that i try to turn it on but it wont,the toggle bar just moves to be enabled,but it never gets enabled!It just goes back to off possition..With little words,i cant enable Wi-Fi..So..as i said my friend,i am newbie here,so please try to explain me what i should do with those rom and kernel you send..should i go back to stock rom,reflash this kernel and install this rom?Is this the JB mini project too or something similar and stable without bugs?
Thanks in advance!
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Maybe the rom + kernel combination is wrong or the rom is just being buggy.
I just personally liked nAa's work because he release a stable version of every product.
If you want to change into the recommended rom that I just told you;
1. Flash the latest kernel (06)
2. Follow instruction on the kernel post. (/system wipe at recovery before flashing a rom & etc)
3. Flash the rom. Followed by the GAPPS
4. As it said, this is my recommendation steps. I do not guarantee your satisfactory
CKKnot said:
Maybe the rom + kernel combination is wrong or the rom is just being buggy.
I just personally liked nAa's work because he release a stable version of every product.
If you want to change into the recommended rom that I just told you;
1. Flash the latest kernel (06)
2. Follow instruction on the kernel post. (/system wipe at recovery before flashing a rom & etc)
3. Flash the rom. Followed by the GAPPS
4. As it said, this is my recommendation steps. I do not guarantee your satisfactory
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Thank you,I am gonna test it and I will keep you informed here soon!
EDIT:It works great!ignore my PM.I flashed kernel 5 not 6 and it works like a charm.Thanks a lot for helping me out!
SrSGr said:
Thank you,I am gonna test it and I will keep you informed here soon!
EDIT:It works great!ignore my PM.I flashed kernel 5 not 6 and it works like a charm.Thanks a lot for helping me out!
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Replied. It because I forgot to mention that 06 has a little bit changes that will make normal jb rom that is not released pior to the kernel release data will not boot
SrSGr said:
Hello guys,
I am brand new here,as after 3 years of owning a X8 i decided to jump to other ROM,because i was bored of the simple design of his menu and i was so frustrated to stay back with android market when my friends had messenger for facebook e.g.,i had to refresh again and again my opera..and much more apps and games i would like to play.So,i decided to start searching for new ROMs,and i found MIUI,but i wasnt able to find a stable version to dl for my phone.Then i found JB Mini Project,I succeeded on installing it on X8 but there is one thing that wont work in every version of JB i have tried!THE WI-FI!It is really frustrating for me!I am so begginner to those things,but i understand that its not only me that will have this problem and that developers might be working on it right now(I am 3D designer and i know about beta versions of things,even I have to release again and again my creation because of a bug),but i really hope someone had this problem too and found a fix on it..I tried a fix i found in forums with Titanium Backup,but nothing...
Anyone knows anything..just help me out with this.:crying:
Thanks in advance guys!:cyclops:
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hey i had same problem with jbmp when i used jbmp kernel but when i flashed with nAa jb 05 kernel it worked fine..
Please anybody suggest how to make my Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 jellybean DDULP8 Indian version fast and battery efficient. I read that making stock samsung jellybean to google stock jellybean (like nexus) makes device faster. if not possible suggest any rom or kernel to flash. please suggest with brief method i am new at it and i dont want to downgrade to gingerbread :crying:
Use the below link. It is well explained(step by step). Also it is noob-friendly . I see u joined last month.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
Since you are already on JellyBean you need to follow from section B. Skip section A. GOOD LUCK.
Press THANKS ONLY if I was helpfull
touch problem
sasank360 said:
Use the below link. It is well explained(step by step). Also it is noob-friendly . I see u joined last month.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
Since you are already on JellyBean you need to follow from section B. Skip section A. GOOD LUCK.
Press THANKS ONLY if I was helpfull
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i have flashed GALAXPERIA rom everything is right but to open app i have press many times, as you said i have backed up my system how should i go back to samsung stock rom or install another rom, in my sd card TWRP should i reflash back system.ext4.win.md5, please tell me
Patil.sid101 said:
how should i go back to samsung stock rom or install another rom, in my sd card TWRP should i reflash back system.ext4.win.md5, please tell me
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Go to TWRP recovery and choose restore option and select the backup folder based on the date of backup. GOOD LUCK.
Patil.sid101 said:
Please anybody suggest how to make my Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 jellybean DDULP8 Indian version fast and battery efficient. I read that making stock samsung jellybean to google stock jellybean (like nexus) makes device faster. if not possible suggest any rom or kernel to flash. please suggest with brief method i am new at it and i dont want to downgrade to gingerbread :crying:
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You do need need to downgrade. Install CoCore kernel, exDialer, Textra SMS. Also debloat your ROM - use scripts available in the forum.
Alternatively you can use HarshJelly with exDialer and Textra SMS.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using Tapatalk
Hi everyone .. i owned the one mini 2 since 4 days now .. im workin on a possibility to make a stock rom with my personnal twrp backup.
Im about to try unpack the tar files.
I got some basic knowledges on developping.
Let's try to get a stock rom
Here we are guys
i just give u a preview of what i've done untill now .
stay tuned and i think i'll need some tester
It seems like no one is interested for this project.
Just to give u the news.. i've build a rom , i just need to fix the updater-script to get a proper flash.
A bloatware free rom would be sweet. :good:
successfully booted
ok so the stock rom is booted great .
i think some optimisation is needed beceause some app was not deodexed i don't know why but i face some error on deodexed process.
i'll upload the rom
and thanx to @kativiti for his system dump
any developpers would be very appreciated for a great custom rom ^^
Great work @Will972 but bear in mind that we all hopping/waiting for Android 5.0(L) from HTC.
But...if you manage to put this working, it will be easier for "L".
Keep it up.
Well i think i will be very happy to port this kind of rom.. but i think a good kernel dev will be required
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Hey Will!
Great work starting this ROM.
I am up for testing it for you.
I am a tester by trade, check out my funky domain:
iwillbreakyou dot com (site still being built, apologies)
My phone has already gone weird and shonky, it needs a reformat regardless so i might as well have a go with your rom before starting again with the dreaded Sense 4.4.2
Htc Eye experience test
someone can test this camera on their phone to see if u get the Eye Experience ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56688698&postcount=1
NO ONE ????
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NO ONE ????
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From the looks of the comments in the thread, there are few problems when sideloading and running it. So I for one would not try it since I do not want to risk it
I noticed by myself that the rom got some issues on some application keep crashing. Maybe related by the deodexed process.. i will try rebuild it
OK successfully Deodexed all apk .. thanx to @ xXminiWHOOPERxX for the tool .. next build will be push to test based on last HTC Update 2.18.401.3 th
Will972 said:
OK successfully Deodexed all apk .. thanx to @ xXminiWHOOPERxX for the tool .. next build will be push to test based on last HTC Update 2.18.401.3 th
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Will you make an odexed version of it as well? Cause I like lesser load times better than a little bit of space
ok no problem
pls help guys
I installed this rom yday by the time i got home from work my battery was totally dead. I plugged it in to charge then 5 secs after the 'battery charging' showed up my phone boots into TWRP recovery n the touch screen becomes unresponsive.. Any way of getting my phone back on to work?
press the volume up and the power up button simultaneously for 10sec. disconnect the charger before you reboot your system if you have TWRP installed.
Instructions and Download
Hi, i have on my HTC one mini 2 cyanogenmod11 and i need backup to stock rom. I have TWRP, unlock bootloader and S-ON. My english is no good. Do you give me a instruction How to and download?
Thanks to reply.
Download rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-mini-2/development/htc-one-mini-2-stock-rom-2-16-401-1-t2933513 and Put it in Phone memory
Go into twrp mode
Factor reset
Flash the zip you downloaded
I can port another 4.4.2 rom from m8 or even m7 . But i don't think its very necessary
My Samsung J7 Prime doesn't have the update - Can anyone suggest how can we update it to new OS.?
Currently, I had Kitkat OS.
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The J7 Prime was launched with Android 6 (marshmallow) - how can it be on KitKat 4.4 ???
Are u sure about your phone is original? U are from Pakistan? This should be G610F or G610DD.
Download this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
Make a screenshot of your specs and upload it here.
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The J7 Prime was launched with Android 6 (marshmallow) - how can it be on KitKat 4.4 ???
Are u sure about your phone is original? U are from Pakistan? This should be G610F or G610DD.
Download this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
Make a screenshot of your specs and upload it here.
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Actually i reallly apologize its not kitkat version , the actual version is 6.0.1 but I need to upgrade the o.s without rooting my phone.
jessicaparker said:
Actually i reallly apologize its not kitkat version , the actual version is 6.0.1 but I need to upgrade the o.s without rooting my phone.
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Download the firmware for your phone model from here - http://live.samsung-updates.com/
For example here is the model F list - http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-G610F
Search how to use Odin and flash the most recent.
You don't need root to do this.
hey man. i have a few questions
1. can i flash any region? will it still be english?
2. since this is stock, can i still flash magisk and oxygen kernal?
3. i have battery calibration issues with custom roms that are 8.1. will stock fix it?
4. lastly, (and thanks for keeping up with me), do i have to use odin, or can i use twrp? will odin be better anyways?
thanks man. i appreciate your help.
lor3tz said:
hey man. i have a few questions
1. can i flash any region? will it still be english?
2. since this is stock, can i still flash magisk and oxygen kernal?
3. i have battery calibration issues with custom roms that are 8.1. will stock fix it?
4. lastly, (and thanks for keeping up with me), do i have to use odin, or can i use twrp? will odin be better anyways?
thanks man. i appreciate your help.
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1. You can try any region you want. Better install TWRP first, as described below. Choose language from settings. Region gives only some CSC (Google it) features.
2. To flash custom kernel you need custom recover, like TWRP.
3. I don't know.
4. Depends on what you want: stock with Odin, custom kernel and ROM with TWRP.
As an advice - read a lot to learn before you do anything, to be sure you understand what you're about to do. It's on your responsibility of your own actions. Every phone is unique, what works for me may give you issues. It can be the other way around too.
Best thing to be sure is to have TWRP installed, backup the EFS and the system at least. If you read about this, you'll understand why it's very important.
Then you can try to flash another ROM custom or official.
Then you can test the new ROM, see if you like it. Leave it for a few days so that the adjustment of the kernel is OK. If you don't like it, you can always go back and flash the backup ROM from TWRP.
Also you may use the Smart Switch for PC to downland the original latest firmware for your phone. Search on how to use this program.
Good luck.
thanks man. i appreciate your help.