Hi I just got my Samsung Captivate and have already rooted it. I want to add a ROM to it (Most likely Phoenix 2.2.1)
I was wondering, do I need Froyo 2.2 to use this ROM, or will the ROM install that for me? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm honestly confused by the whole thing
Thanks for your help
The rom gives you 2.2.1. Make sure you read, read, read
I did read but its a very confusing thread ^_^
Thank you for your help though!
I talking about everything in general. Read. God luck
HereIAm2 said:
Hi I just got my Samsung Captivate and have already rooted it. I want to add a ROM to it (Most likely Phoenix 2.2.1)
I was wondering, do I need Froyo 2.2 to use this ROM, or will the ROM install that for me? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm honestly confused by the whole thing
Thanks for your help
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There are some sticky threads here, some with videos too, about how to flash a ROM and so on things. Go through them and they'll give u all the info u want.
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Hello all,
I just got my g1 and wanted to root this phone but i have several question before I begin:
1) Which ROM should I use? there are so many and I been reading that Cyanogen ROM is a good one to use but there are so many version? which is stable? the 5.07?
2) also there are so many tutorial on here that I dont really know which to use for what? can someone pls point me to a complete guide?
3) also most of the guide mention that I need to be on rc29 or lower but when i check my phone I dont see that? all i see is I'm using firmware 1.6 and build number: dmd64
4)I been seeing alot of mention as to cupcake, donut, eclair etc, which one should I use?
Sorry for the question but I'm really new at this and all the information i've been reading is just really confuse me alot more
Thank you for all your help
phimtau123 said:
Hello all,
I just got my g1 and wanted to root this phone but i have several question before I begin:
1) Which ROM should I use? there are so many and I been reading that Cyanogen ROM is a good one to use but there are so many version? which is stable? the 5.07?
2) also there are so many tutorial on here that I dont really know which to use for what? can someone pls point me to a complete guide?
3) also most of the guide mention that I need to be on rc29 or lower but when i check my phone I dont see that? all i see is I'm using firmware 1.6 and build number: dmd64
4)I been seeing alot of mention as to cupcake, donut, eclair etc, which one should I use?
Sorry for the question but I'm really new at this and all the information i've been reading is just really confuse me alot more
Thank you for all your help
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Cyanogen's EXPERIMENTAL 5.0.7test5 rom is labeled EXPERIMENTAL for a reason. It is Eclair 2.1.
Cyanogen's STABLE version is 4.2.15.1 which is Donut with Eclair bits to it.
You really need to learn how to search and read.
Rule #1 of the forum.
Maybe a little bit in the HOW TO sections?
***Informative Threads*** - Read before clicking "New Thread"
No more spoon feeding.
Better start reading so you understand this.
http://androidhustler.blogspot.com/2010/03/2010-official-how-to-get-latest.html
Hi this is probably a really stupid question but I am new and don't really know what I'm doing lol. I was wondering if there was an easy way to upgrade my sprint hero to 2.2. Google offers the official stock android but I don't know how to install it and I can't figure out the search here. Can someone lead me in the right direction? Maybe link to the right thread? Thanks for the help
rundmcarlson said:
Hi this is probably a really stupid question but I am new and don't really know what I'm doing lol. I was wondering if there was an easy way to upgrade my sprint hero to 2.2. Google offers the official stock android but I don't know how to install it and I can't figure out the search here. Can someone lead me in the right direction? Maybe link to the right thread? Thanks for the help
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Here is a good place to start for general questions and answers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674833
One thing is for sure your going to have to root your phone before you can do anything so here's the rooting guide for 2.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
The official source code for 2.2 doesn't just install on our phone everything has to be packaged in a rom and if its not supported by htc we have to do it ourselves so if you look around in the forums you'll find a lot of good 2.1 custom roms and darchstar built a 2.2 froyo build from the ground up. Good luck.
What is darchstar's 2.2 rom called
Just wanted to double check, newbie here but willing to learn. You have to get to your phone into a root statues, at which point your going to flash a new rom onto it with either 2.1 or 2.2?
atimmerman88 said:
Just wanted to double check, newbie here but willing to learn. You have to get to your phone into a root statues, at which point your going to flash a new rom onto it with either 2.1 or 2.2?
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that is correct
its not too hard once you finally get set-up
i suggest trying out a basic rom without all the bells and whistles first
then once you realize you can load a rom and you mess with it for a bit, try flashing a new kernal, try using overclock, try out a new launcher even *adw or helix.....*, then if you're still feeling good you can try jit
by then you should understand a bit more.
just rooted g1 on 1.6 with androot and installed rom manager do i still need to upgrade the radio. i want to run 2.2 and possibly overclock it any help would be great
There are numerous Froyo ROMs available in the development forum. Each with their instructions on how to install them and the requirements beforehand.
Most of these ROMs will have settings which you can use to overclock. If you are rooted, which you'll need to be, then overclocking wouldn't be too difficult with the available apps already out there anyway.
depends on which rom you want.
I recommend Sparksmod 2.1 which is what i am currently using.
Its very fast , one of the best froyo roms out there.
OH and ive recently been hereing a lot of good things about superaosp dm rom, I might actually try it myself, if i do ill let you know how good it is.
maximo360 said:
OH and ive recently been hereing a lot of good things about superaosp dm rom, I might actually try it myself, if i do ill let you know how good it is.
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SuperAosp is lighting fast. I am using it myself, and I garantee it works like a charm. See my sig for the link to the Developer site. (FYI it's in Spanish, so you'll have to translate it if you do not read Spanish).
Thanks guys I appreciate all the info. I just need a little help for a friend. I didn't want to flash a Rom on his phone and him being a noob have a bunch of stuff crash and him get nervous about trying roms. Since I don't have a g1 I haven't tried any roms for it. Really appreciate your quick responses.
JoeMofknDot said:
Thanks guys I appreciate all the info. I just need a little help for a friend. I didn't want to flash a Rom on his phone and him being a noob have a bunch of stuff crash and him get nervous about trying roms. Since I don't have a g1 I haven't tried any roms for it. Really appreciate your quick responses.
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The best thing to do is read the instruction until you understand what needs to be done. Once you feel comfortable and understand the DEV instruction. Then there should not be any problem.
Maybe let your friend trial a couple of ROM's before he settles on his preference?
Hi all, ok ive decided to try and root my samsung galaxy s running 2.3.3 gingerbread build XWJVH ,can anybody reccommend a custom rom for me, ive looked at Darky and looks quite good, any feedback please, i used to have a hero and rooted that ok but im a bit confused how to to go about rooting the galaxy s as dont wana brick it, hope to get some help soon and thankyou from Brian
Many apologies if ive posted in wrong section as im new, please be lenient with me, regards from brian
readbmr said:
Hi all, ok ive decided to try and root my samsung galaxy s running 2.3.3 gingerbread build XWJVH ,can anybody reccommend a custom rom for me, ive looked at Darky and looks quite good, any feedback please, i used to have a hero and rooted that ok but im a bit confused how to to go about rooting the galaxy s as dont wana brick it, hope to get some help soon and thankyou from Brian
Many apologies if ive posted in wrong section as im new, please be lenient with me, regards from brian
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yes..wrong section
try to post in i9000 q and a section
darky's rom is good but theme is crap....y not miui or cm7?
Indeed it's the wrong section, you have to post in the Galaxy S I9000 Q&A section, here you are in the I9003 section, Galaxy S SL, which is different from your phone, Galaxy S
Don't try any ROM of this section, you'll brick your phone!
EDIT : grilled by sakindia
Hi guys, first of all im sorry if the questions i ask are simple and straight forward, im not used to the galaxy s as i use HTC and my friend wants me to update hes phone and so i want to cover all the basics before i agree and go ahead, from what i know the phone is not rooted and dont know if its locked or not but any sim works with the phone, its currently running 2.1 and i would like to update it to ICS Rom, either of the these two.
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687727
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618757
So any help in knowing what software i need to have for rooting the phone and also best way to update to these two roms.
Thanks again for the help..
masantula said:
Hi guys, first of all im sorry if the questions i ask are simple and straight forward, im not used to the galaxy s as i use HTC and my friend wants me to update hes phone and so i want to cover all the basics before i agree and go ahead, from what i know the phone is not rooted and dont know if its locked or not but any sim works with the phone, its currently running 2.1 and i would like to update it to ICS Rom, either of the these two.
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687727
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618757
So any help in knowing what software i need to have for rooting the phone and also best way to update to these two roms.
Thanks again for the help..
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First of all flash the 2.3.3 Gingerbread Stock firmware using odin.From here..(flash the jvt rom)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
Then root using cf root kernel flash again through odin..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Then download the ROM i would prefer ICS333 it is better...
put the zip in storage ...Flash via CWM...Don't forget to wipe
Much thanks...the information you have given me has been great and very helpfull, now i know i am all set..
Thanks again, appreciate it
Sorry but the JVT Rom is just for 2.3.6 and 2.3.5, there isnt any for 2.3.3, just want some clarification.
EDIT:
I got the phone onto GB and flashed new ICS Rom, thanks again for the help and useful links..