Hi all this is my first post on this forum!
I would like to say that all the rest was very helpful but im having problems understanding few things and i wasnt able get any easy answer yet.
I am running on 2.3.4 and i have installed Kernel Speedmod K15T10 on my Samsung I9000 the version is XXJVR. I havent done anything else.
I understand from different programs that i try to install - that my phone is not rooted yet (i thought the kernel will root it).
My first question is, is it safe (by using the update file) to root my phone on this existing kernel or i need to do something special?
My second question is about ROM's can I install any ROM on this phone, or i need something that says in it's name XXJVR? because i saw that Darky doesnt have JVR but rather something else.
My final question if i decide to uninstall the ROM is it possible without damaging the Speedmod Kernel.
Thank you all ahead for the answers.
Your kernel does support root, you just need to activate it from the recovery.
go to recovery and there you will see advanced speedmod options (something like that - i dont remember) there you have the option to root your phone - root and install busybox i think it is called.
with this kernel you can flash other rom with out any problem. keep in mind to read the installation guides of each new rom you try.
each rom has it own kernel that comes with it, you can change it to another kernel.
I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?
modesty1987 said:
I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?
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No you will not be able to keep the speedmod kernel if you flash muiu. I'm guessing you mean muiu. If you are keen to keen your current apps, look for titanium backup in the market.
If you are interested in the miui rom, I suggest that you do a lot more reading as its meant for experienced users at this stage.
I know ive asked a few questions and ive searched a bit, but im coming from an htc phone, so everything is completely different, so id like to know, coming from a practically brand new phone, running a pre installed gingerbread, how do i root it, and put CWM on it? I would like to install custom roms, and im used to doing it through recovery and rom manager doesnt do it for the captivate from what i saw...so just a little help would be nice. And yes, again, i have searched, but i just find my self getting lost...i have odin, i have a captivate...the rest is a blur
No need to root to ROM it. Use Odin to flash a custom kernel that has cwm baked into it (all custom kernels do) then button combo into recovery and flash a ROM. The ROM will be rooted after the flash.
And completely forget ROM manager exists...it sucks on Samsung phones.
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No need to root to ROM it. Use Odin to flash a custom kernel that has cwm baked into it (all custom kernels do) then button combo into recovery and flash a ROM. The ROM will be rooted after the flash.
And completely forget ROM manager exists...it sucks on Samsung phones.
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thank you
that all finally makes sense, thanks
always the how to flash guide sticky...
TRusselo said:
always the how to flash guide sticky...
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idk, it confused me a little
Hello all!
I'm new on this forum. I have questions about Xperia X8. About 1 week i will buy xperia x8(with android 2.1). I want to root it. I have found tutorials on net but i don't really understand, am i going to unlock the bootloader if a root my phone and install custom rom(I'm thinking to install Froyobread)? I don't want to brick my phone so is it safe to root? Also if i have Custom Rom(Froyobread) can I use market to install free apps?
Thanks
P.S Sorry for my english
rooting is easy. just use superoneclick. bootloader unlock is more difficult and dangerous.
for froyobread you wont need a custom kernel. you can us gingerbread roms 2.3 to without flashing a kernel. i have locked bootloader too.
It's safe to root your X8, i recommend this program to do with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
It's a very simple and great program. U just need to connect your phone with USB Debugging, and click on root. Thats all
If you want to change the stock kernel (most of roms can run with stock) u will need to download stuff, and make these steps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Also, make sure, your phone is able to do these processes.
And If you have a costum rom, you can download free apps from market. It's very simple.
To install a costum rom, u need just to read a lot of about it.
Good luck!
If I helped, please click on the THANKS button
magyarlovag
So that means with rooting i won't brick-damage my phone(if a follow instructions carefully)? What 2.3 android Rom to choose for daily using?
Will froyobread run on stock kernel(will i need to unlock bootloader)? Also is there a tool so if a brick(damage) my phone to restore to old state(i have heard that Sony PC Companion is doing that)???
Sorry for stupid questions
Every rom have it's own advantage. I'm using now Alfsv8 kernel, with GDXv22.
It's a very good rom, for almost everything. But nAa's kernel and rom are very popular and great too.
Rooting is very simple with this program, you can't miss it
EDIT: Most of GingerBread roms require the latest nAa kernel, but I prefer Alfs As I mentioned, u must unlock your bootloader to flash a costum kernel.
And yes, you can restore your phone if u accidently brick ur phone. You can make the restore with PCC.
So if i want to install froyobread i will need to change kernel. Is kernel automaticly installing when i browse and choose to install custom rom in xRecovery 0.1. Or is there a special procedure for that?
No, it won't get installed with a rom automatically (it would be too simple )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Read this thread carefully, and u will know how to do it.
Wait but luisniklas said that i wont need custom kernels for froyo. I also read tutorials for installing custom rom for froyo and i don't find anything for custom kernels. I don't really understand is there a difference between bootloader and custom kernels? If i need to change kernel, i'm not going to risk my phone at all.
Sorry I'm so boring but i really don't understand this things
Update: I found that Froyobread is going to work on stock kernel? Is that mean that i have to skip that hard procedure(changing kernel)?
Some rom will work on stock kernel. I dont know which ones, minicm, gingerdx and the other better roms need to change the kernel. If you don't want to change the kernel, u will need to test the roms by yourself. With stock kernel, maybe u will have wifi, notification bar, bluetooth, camera, fm radio and other bugs. The performance will also won't be fast.
Thanks for explaing that. Now if someone know answer me:
WILL FROYOBREAD WORK ON STOCK KERNEL?
Look.I'll make it as easy as I can get:
First,you root.It's simple, easy and safe. Search for instructions about SuperOneClick.
Then, you install xrecovery.This is necessary in order to install rom.
Then,you choose the rom you want to install.Every rom mentions if it runs on custom or stock kernel, or both.
I suggest since you are new, you should not try to unlock your bootloader yet, you don't want to end up hard bricking your phone.
Go to the rom you want to install, and see if it says stock or custom kernel.And then, you save it to your sd card, you go to xrecovery and install it.
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079463
There is nowhere said that this rom need stock or custom kernel. What will happen if this rom needs custom kernel and i have install on stock?
After you install it, your phone will be stuck in the Sony Ericsson logo. That's what happens.
Portokal said:
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079463
There is nowhere said that this rom need stock or custom kernel. What will happen if this rom needs custom kernel and i have install on stock?
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This one will works on stock
I want to be safe, so I will make a backup of stock rom in case this custom rom not work. I'll make backup and then if get stuck on sony ericsson logo i wall restore to stock. Anyway thanks guys for explaing me, if I stuck on some steps i will ask you.
Edit: Last stupid question: So if this rom work on stock kernel i won't need to change kernel or unlock bootloader?
Portokal said:
Edit: Last stupid question: So if this rom work on stock kernel i won't need to change kernel or unlock bootloader?
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Yes, that's what it means.
No, you won't.
But after u learn things about the X8, u should change the kernel too.
install recovery after rooting. use the xrecovery installer. if you cant find it pm me and i will help you. in xrecovery you can backup your current rom with apps etc .
i use GingerXperia(with all xperia apps) V22 on stock kernel. its very nice.
i something gets wrong you mostly can restore your phone with sony ericsson update service.
I cant leave with all the lags and crashes with my phone. The only solution i think is installing a custom kernel.
which is the smoothest custom kernel available for SGSA i9070?
Will flashing custom kernel trigger binary counter?
n just one more question. My phone has 768mb RAM then why it shows as 625mb only? n even less on gingerbread.
Yes i am noob...
Thank you.
Well there are only 4 kernels for jellybean which one of them come with custom rom. Try them all out and see which suits you best. Flash custom kernels using cwm/twrp recovery and you won't get binary increase. You can also try flashing custom roms also using cwm/twrp. All the info you need is already there posted many times in many threads. Read them yourself. As for the ram..it is as it is. Some part is taken by the firmware..I think.
suppose if i wanted to repair my phone under warranty then how to completely remove evidence of cwm/twrp? Just flashing with stock rom will remove everything?
i install CoCore-E 5.0. now my phone is super smooth.
Hello! everyone I'm newbie flashing a rom my friend told me that you must flash a custom rom before Root
can some one guide me on how to Flash a Custom ROM? and suggest some 100% smoothly used Custom Rom or most popular one
Thanks in Advance
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Your friend was partly wrong. You can flash a pre rooted stock firmware, flash custom recovery and root your exisiting firmware, or flash custom recovery and then a custom rom to get root.
What's best for me might not be the best for you.
Don't mess with your phone without knowing what your doing or why your doing it, and everything will be fine.
What's your needs? Why you wanna root? Do you want to still be able to update fw from kies or OTA? Do you care about warranty?
I suggest you read some more before you do, about custom recovery, root, system status, csc, custom binary count. Use the search function.:good:
About custom roms there aren't that many but I think they're all stable.(Havn't tested all) It's more about what you need.
tys0n said:
Your friend was partly wrong. You can flash a pre rooted stock firmware, flash custom recovery and root your exisiting firmware, or flash custom recovery and then a custom rom to get root.
What's best for me might not be the best for you.
Don't mess with your phone without knowing what your doing or why your doing it, and everything will be fine.
What's your needs? Why you wanna root? Do you want to still be able to update fw from kies or OTA? Do you care about warranty?
I suggest you read some more before you do, about custom recovery, root, system status, csc, custom binary count. Use the search function.:good:
About custom roms there aren't that many but I think they're all stable.(Havn't tested all) It's more about what you need.
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I just want to use link2sd and find Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Custom Rom that supports Link2sd
Bump, Anyone help me on how to use a Application App2sd like Link2sd
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Bump, Anyone help me on how to use a Application App2sd like Link2sd
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what have you tried so far?
efaustino84 said:
what have you tried so far?
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Link2Sd only , do you have any recommend apps for me?