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[Q] New around here looking for Roms

As title says I'm new to this site I have only got Calkulin's E4GT 2 ICS Rom. Looking into getting a blend, I have a White E4GT back on GB EL29. Already rooted obviously. All Roms will be looked at, I'm looking for something like ICS but battery saving and themes and such are applicable.

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What is the difference in these kernels/modems? Like mine is EL29, and there is EL26 and stuff, when flashing a new rom will it change by itself or do I need to self flash a new kernel, and I had the issue with Calkulins ICS where the yellow triangle appeared, so I followed qbking77's guide on how to fix that, if I were to flash say, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538848 this rom, or so other that needs a new kernel, how would I (if possible) keep my kernel to make sure that yellow triangle stays away?

I'm not sure how to keep the triangle away with ICS but, with gb I've flashed almost every rom, and el29 is the most latest release for the epic touch.
Assuming you know what modems are, each and every modem reacts differently on every phone(I'm pretty sure no one knows why).. So you'll just have to play around with modems to find your best combination,
as far as the kernels go, some roms come with a certain kernel others use the one previously on your phone(I beleive), just read the rom info an it should tell you if it includes a certain rom
Edit: ah sorry.. a modem is the radio in your phone, it's what communicates between the tower and phone for service, wifi and what not
=D Double edit: this might help out to..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Epic_4G_Touch
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krisI0N said:
I'm not sure how to keep the triangle away with ICS but, with gb I've flashed almost every rom on el29, which is the most latest release for the epic touch.
Assuming you know what modems are, each and every modem reacts differently on every phone(I'm pretty sure no one knows why).. So you'll just have to play around with modems to find your best combination,
as far as the kernels go, some roms come with a certain kernel others use the one previously on your phone(I beleive), just read the rom info an it should tell you if it includes a certain rom
Edit: ah sorry.. a modem is the radio in your phone, it's what communicates between the tower and phone for service, wifi and what not
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Ah, this is helpful for the second post, thank you. I'm still wondering as to what Roms I should try next, I liked Calkulin's but I'm one for trying everything till I find the one for me. Any suggestions will be nice.

Everybody has different likes and needs when it comes to roms. I just flashed the fd24 leak earlier today and so far its very nice. My main need is stability and the official leaks are the most stable in my opinion. Read a lot and ddcide for yourself. Ths nocturnal venum rom has also caught my eye once they get the rest of the bugs out.
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someguyatx said:
Everybody has different likes and needs when it comes to roms. I just flashed the fd24 leak earlier today and so far its very nice. My main need is stability and the official leaks are the most stable in my opinion. Read a lot and ddcide for yourself. Ths nocturnal venum rom has also caught my eye once they get the rest of the bugs out.
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I heard about FD24, did anyone post a review ?

StoniestCookie said:
I heard about FD24, did anyone post a review ?
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Hehe.. Your keeping me up all night.. Hold on lol
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?5267-EL29-to-FD24-official-ICS-update-zip
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krisI0N said:
Hehe.. Your keeping me up all night.. Hold on lol
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Eh, I found the review, but I mean it looks nice, but I also found Mijjz's blend which looks really nice. How would I install it if I'm running EL29, but it says FD19? Just go into recovery and format all then flash it? Or do I need to odin my phone and flash a FD19?

StoniestCookie said:
Eh, I found the review, but I mean it looks nice, but I also found Mijjz's blend which looks really nice. How would I install it if I'm running EL29, but it says FD19? Just go into recovery and format all then flash it? Or do I need to odin my phone and flash a FD19?
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Honestly, I have not played around with the ICS leaks.. So I couldn't tell you, I do know that if you restore a backup from gb you can mess your phone up pretty bad. No one wants a bricked phone lol.. I might get the "ota" a shot though
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krisI0N said:
Honestly, I have not played around with the ICS leaks.. So I couldn't tell you, I do know that if you restore a backup from gb you can mess your phone up pretty bad. No one wants a bricked phone lol.. I might get the "ota" a shot though
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I restored a GB backup when I was running Calk's E4GT 2... So, there's no way for me to use this rom? I'm really confused.

You can use an ICS Rom and flash it through cwm but you'll have to use Odin to flash if u wanna go back to a gingerbread rom
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nicson8 said:
You can use an ICS Rom and flash it through cwm but you'll have to use Odin to flash if u wanna go back to a gingerbread rom
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So, I can just put it on my sd card run Calk's flash all and flash the rom from CWM? Sorry I'm making this complicated, don't want to risk bricking my phone.

StoniestCookie said:
So, I can just put it on my sd card run Calk's flash all and flash the rom from CWM? Sorry I'm making this complicated, don't want to risk bricking my phone.
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If you are using a GB rom you can restore a GB rom, but if you are on ICS you cannot restore back to any roms. You need to go back to Gb then installing the rom. In order for you to go back to GB you can follow QBking77 video (youtube) on how to root your samsung epic 4g touch. (by re-rooting it brings you back to a fresh GB rom, with no worries of bricking your phone).

I suggest reading here How Not to Brick your E4GT

You can nandroid from an ICS rom back to a GB rom, I did when I was on Calk's ICS rom to get a gps fix.. Although, there is a risk in bricking it, its up to you. Personally I'm on Venom's ICS rom and it is by far the most stable ICS leak I've used, and has great battery life as well.

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You can nandroid from an ICS rom back to a GB rom, I did when I was on Calk's ICS rom to get a gps fix.. Although, there is a risk in bricking it, its up to you. Personally I'm on Venom's ICS rom and it is by far the most stable ICS leak I've used, and has great battery life as well.
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Just flash the rom after format? Or Flash a new kernel? Cause my current kernel is stock but last time I flashed an ICS rom it gave me the annoy I1900 triangle boot up thing, is that going to be an issue?

Wipe cache,dalvik then format system and then wipe data. If going to ics rom make sure you are on a gb rom with CWM. Or I believe you can flash through odin, but definitely do some research.
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I'm running Nocturnal Venum 1.2 and love the ROM Control with it. No themes yet, but still very nice.
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killaphatboy said:
I'm running Nocturnal Venum 1.2 and love the ROM Control with it. No themes yet, but still very nice.
Also Mijjz Slim and Trim ROM is fast and great on battery.
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Last question on your pic of your about phone, your baseband is FD19, would I need to flash to that before trying that rom? or could I just wipe like you said and flash from EL29?

Read this threads first 4 posts first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24733831
This ROM is AOKP 32 based and needs EL26 with CWM(found in first post on above thread). As for baseband, that is just the modem and any doesn't need to be flashed unless you want to try a different modem. To do so just Mobile Odin el26 with cwm wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache/dalvick, flash modem of your choice, rewipe cache/dalvick, flash rom, flash gapps and reboot to AOKP Goodness

Upgrading from fe22 with stock kernel

Rather ask then break something, but running MJJz's blend 1.6 which is currnetly under FE22 but no cwm. I've been out of the flashing world since then (May) so a bit behind on the what/why. I'm looking at my windows VM with Odin which when I start shows
E4GT - FE22 Restore - Rooted. So can I get a 1-2 refresher.
I have the new MJ ROM which contains has the updated FF18, but can't install that (or any other ROM w/o a recovery).
So do I need a newer version of Odin, or do I simply run that, connect, and go? Time is getting more forgiving so I will have time to play a bit more often and keep up.
Tnx

I hope you got your flame suit on cause a flame war is about to begin.
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xlancealotx said:
Rather ask then break something, but running MJJz's blend 1.6 which is currnetly under FE22 but no cwm. I've been out of the flashing world since then (May) so a bit behind on the what/why. I'm looking at my windows VM with Odin which when I start shows
E4GT - FE22 Restore - Rooted. So can I get a 1-2 refresher.
I have the new MJ ROM which contains has the updated FF18, but can't install that (or any other ROM w/o a recovery).
So do I need a newer version of Odin, or do I simply run that, connect, and go? Time is getting more forgiving so I will have time to play a bit more often and keep up.
Tnx
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Custodian said:
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Yup. Pretty much.
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Pop , Not locked and drop it, Just in time.
Hey Little Buddy!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Just regular EL26 odin and you will be fine

xlancealotx said:
Rather ask then break something, but running MJJz's blend 1.6 which is currnetly under FE22 but no cwm. I've been out of the flashing world since then (May) so a bit behind on the what/why. I'm looking at my windows VM with Odin which when I start shows
E4GT - FE22 Restore - Rooted. So can I get a 1-2 refresher.
I have the new MJ ROM which contains has the updated FF18, but can't install that (or any other ROM w/o a recovery).
So do I need a newer version of Odin, or do I simply run that, connect, and go? Time is getting more forgiving so I will have time to play a bit more often and keep up.
Tnx
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Well since you have asked something in wrong section, let me just answer it..
Use mobile odin to flash EL26 Kernel with CWM and then flash ANY rom you would like from the recovery.
You could use Sfhub's auto root package to flash EL26 kernel with CWM and then flash ANY rom you would like.

xlancealotx said:
Rather ask then break something, but running MJJz's blend 1.6 which is currnetly under FE22 but no cwm. I've been out of the flashing world since then (May) so a bit behind on the what/why. I'm looking at my windows VM with Odin which when I start shows
E4GT - FE22 Restore - Rooted. So can I get a 1-2 refresher.
I have the new MJ ROM which contains has the updated FF18, but can't install that (or any other ROM w/o a recovery).
So do I need a newer version of Odin, or do I simply run that, connect, and go? Time is getting more forgiving so I will have time to play a bit more often and keep up.
Tnx
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Really? Pretty sure I answered this on Facebook for ya.
http://kernelrepo.chris41g.org/?startFolder=\Recovery+Kernels\ICS\Agats+Source+Built+Recovery\TAR
Get either of the last 2, Odin it and flash the rom update.

Inb4thaLock
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*sigh* didn't even realize I had that forum bookmarked, but thanks for the laugh ...
@bigtoysrock, you thought you answered, actually no you simply said download gats kernel, and as the 1st line stated, I would rather be cautious then break my stuff.
Wrong forum - yes
Double post - no
Regardless sorry for the wrong forum post, continue bashing ... going to play now!

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sent from my BAD A$$ Epic touch

@jugg - a little late to the party .... 'e' for effort!

xlancealotx said:
@jugg - a little late to the party .... 'e' for effort!
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Thread not closed so not late!!
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Hey, I got nothing else to do while I read up on mobile odin (actually pretty cool) or just go straight odin .. so bring it on >

ok so if I have a problem do I keep it in this comical one or post a new one in the Q&A?
The problem, well since you asked, I used odin 1.85 and the stock el26 with CWM. Flashed, rebooted and the boot screen now has the model along with a nice yellow triangle. The good is that I was I did get into CWM (doing another nand backup) but I have some new ROM's to test, do I simply format and install? I will read up while I await the comical (yet deserved) comments or post in the q&a!
Regardless, you guys are great, so thanks!
** update **
Reading up it seems it's a known thing, but everything works fine, so I am reading here;
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/10/...e-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-without-usb-jig-video/
and will see if that does the trick, but the phone is backed up and new rom is flashing now.

Still IBTL......Mods?

Exit_Only said:
Still IBTL......Mods?
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69 posts and 4 thanks, really not worthy of bashing IMO! It's also become fun for me while watching the olympics! Feel free to include more cute little pictures though, makes me realize how much spare time I wish I had....
Phone's up with Mjj's newest, may play some more since there is so much love here <3

xlancealotx said:
ok so if I have a problem do I keep it in this comical one or post a new one in the Q&A?
The problem, well since you asked, I used odin 1.85 and the stock el26 with CWM. Flashed, rebooted and the boot screen now has the model along with a nice yellow triangle. The good is that I was I did get into CWM (doing another nand backup) but I have some new ROM's to test, do I simply format and install? I will read up while I await the comical (yet deserved) comments or post in the q&a!
Regardless, you guys are great, so thanks!
** update **
Reading up it seems it's a known thing, but everything works fine, so I am reading here;
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/10/...e-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-without-usb-jig-video/
and will see if that does the trick, but the phone is backed up and new rom is flashing now.
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I was hoping this was moved by now but anyways..
Thats why I posted the 2 methods. Auto root package and mobile odin. They don't trigger that triangle. You can use usb jig or triangle away app to get rid of that ugly triangle.
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woohoo!
Never made it IBTL before. Thx mods for bein lazy

billard412 said:
Never made it IBTL before. Thx mods for bein lazy
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Neither have I. IBTL!
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updating android version

Guys all of the Custom ROMS says 4.1.2 but my Android version is 4.0.4 if i flash any of those ROM will get problems?
will update the version automatically? or do i have to upgrade version before instlling a custom ROM with 4.1.2 version.
if so, how do i upgrade to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4?
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Model Number
SGH-T989
Android Version
4.0.4
Baseband Version
T989UVLH1
Kernel
3.0.8
Build Number
IMM76D.UVLH1

You can just use a custom recovery to flash a 4.1.2 ROM, make sure you full wipe (in recovery do factory reset and wipe /system)
Before you do this make sure you back up any data you want to keep.
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Railius said:
Guys all of the Custom ROMS says 4.1.2 but my Android version is 4.0.4 if i flash any of those ROM will get problems?
will update the version automatically? or do i have to upgrade version before instlling a custom ROM with 4.1.2 version.
if so, how do i upgrade to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4?
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Model Number
SGH-T989
Android Version
4.0.4
Baseband Version
T989UVLH1
Kernel
3.0.8
Build Number
IMM76D.UVLH1
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I will have mercy on you, cause I asked this as a noob also. First, above all, wrong section. Please ask a mod to move to Q&A. Second, the android version is part of the ROM. ROMS are built in a paticuler android version. Upgrading android versions is a non issue.
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dont get it.
Relsig said:
You can just use a custom recovery to flash a 4.1.2 ROM, make sure you full wipe (in recovery do factory reset and wipe /system)
Before you do this make sure you back up any data you want to keep.
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i know how to flash in recovery but what do i flash?? where can i find the 4.1.2 version?
Thanks for answering

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Railius said:
i know how to flash in recovery but what do i flash?? where can i find the 4.1.2 version?
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You have a whole slew of options. You can search 4.1.2 in the thread titles in this very section. You can also grab CM10 for the Hercules from get.cm or Goo Manager by searching Hercules.
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This crap is exactly what I hate about XDA. Look, everyone is new at some point and it can be hard when you don't know where to start. If you aren't willing to help then don't post.

Railius said:
i know how to flash in recovery but what do i flash?? where can i find the 4.1.2 version?
Thanks for answering
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Cyanogenmod is always a good choice. I'm using all star liquid smooth ATM, its rock solid and has the best battery life of any ROM I've ever used on my t989. Jedi mind trick is pretty awesome too...
You've got a lot of reading to do
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This going to be really fun for you the next month or so. Try every rom type so you know what's best and don't forget to backup the ones you like. Then after you find you a cool ROM (AOKP ) try messing with different kernels.
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And what ever you do DO NOT FLASH ANY ROMS OTHER THAN T989 AND SKYROCKET ROMS ANY OTHER WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE but stick with our ROMs for awhile till you get the hang of flashing since theirs a couple things you gotta flash for skyrocket roms
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Looks like u like you been on here for awhile but I'm just warning you in case you didn't know
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Pandemic187 said:
You have a whole slew of options. You can search 4.1.2 in the thread titles in this very section. You can also grab CM10 for the Hercules from get.cm or Goo Manager by searching Hercules.
This crap is exactly what I hate about XDA. Look, everyone is new at some point and it can be hard when you don't know where to start. If you aren't willing to help then don't post.
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My lord!!!!!!!!! I have to ask, what phone and rom did you get that speed on? That is just frigging amazing!!!!!!

knotrkr said:
My lord!!!!!!!!! I have to ask, what phone and rom did you get that speed on? That is just frigging amazing!!!!!!
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Most probably with a computer because any of his indicated phones can do that speed if their not LTE. Even our hercules can only do H+, 2 times the 3g speed in the USA T-Mo network, that is ~40Mb.

knotrkr said:
My lord!!!!!!!!! I have to ask, what phone and rom did you get that speed on? That is just frigging amazing!!!!!!
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Says at the bottom he is on U of Chicago server. So it must have been a wifi connection and universities consistently have fantastic connections.
@OP
Look others have said this already but I'll reiterate. Dont worry about the version of the ROM. You can install a ROM with whatever android version and it will run so just choose one that you think will be stable and fast. The thing that you have to pay attention to is the google apps package you flash. Google apps are NOT included in almost all ROMs and have to be flashed separately, after the ROM is installed. Each version of android has a GApps package specifically for it and they will not work properly if they are mismatched. So it is very important that when you DL the GApps you pay attention to whether it is for 4.0.x or 4.1.x or 4.2

A "senior member" with almost 200 posts posted this in the dev section?
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iburnhearts said:
A "senior member" with almost 200 posts posted this in the dev section?
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Yeah that's what I was thinkin
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LoopDoGG79 said:
First, above all, wrong section. Please ask a mod to move to Q&A.
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iburnhearts said:
A "senior member" with almost 200 posts posted this in the dev section?
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Yeah that's what I was thinkin
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Then Y U NO HIT THE REPORT BUTTON.
We scan the threads but sometimes one slips through and we certainly don't read every post.
Moved to Q&A

Just a quick question for a Samsung noob

I was very proficient at flashing custom ROMs onto my old HTC One V, but this past weekend I got a Virgin Mobile Galaxy S2, updated it via the Samsung official downloader to JB 4.2.1 (GB28) immediately. then, I downloaded the Framaroot apk onto my phone via play store and rooted with the Aragon hack. SuperSU is on my phone.
So, I've been reading and reading and READING in order to make SURE that I understand the process involved with customizing my new S2. Here is what I want on my phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2051513 (Paranoid Android) and in the instructions it says that I simply need this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26295021
So, since I currently have GB28 and it is a Virgin Mobile phone, all I need to do is download this?
JB - Virgin Stock/Touch-Wiz Kernels
Available Kernels (ZIP Format): GB28 (Virgin) / FL14 (Virgin)
Available Kernels (TAR.MD5 Format): GB28 (Virgin) / FL14 (Virgin) <---and this one I can install using Mobile Odin, right?
Available Kernels (One-Click Format): GB28 (Virgin) / FL14 (Virgin)
And that will put CWM on my phone and I can then flash PA from recovery as I'm accustomed to? Nothing else? No need to worry about the stock modem?
I really appreciate the help!

No, those are stock kernels. You already have that on your phone. You need to flash a custom kernel. I recommend chris41g's el26. Flash the tar with pc or mobile odin, reboot to recovery, wipe everything, flash rom, ics modem(if needed), reboot, profit.
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Yes an ICS modem is needed, that's the only thing I couldn't tell her in the other thread, I don't know what VM uses for the ICS modem.
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bilgerryan said:
Yes an ICS modem is needed, that's the only thing I couldn't tell her in the other thread, I don't know what VM uses for the ICS modem.
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Any ics modem will work for VM. It's the same principle as the GB27 modem working on my Boost phone. But I think the rom is a ctually FL26, but not sure there's a stand alone modem, which came out at the same time as Sprints FL24. But FL24 modem should work just fine. It works on Boost, no reason it shouldn't work on VM.
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You are currently rooted - next step is custom recovery.
Download EL26+CWM tar from the repo (check the stickies)
Download FL24 modem zip, also from the repo
Download the AOSP rom of your choosing (ParanoidAndroid it looks like)
Download whatever gapps you want to use
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Mobile Odin -> EL26+CWM.tar.md5
Pull battery when you see the Galaxy S2 logo.
Reboot to recovery by holding Volume Up and Power
Make a nandroid
Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik-Cache
Flash FL24 modem zip
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Reboot system

Adreaver said:
You are currently rooted - next step is custom recovery.
Download EL26+CWM tar from the repo (check the stickies)
Download FL24 modem zip, also from the repo
Download the AOSP rom of your choosing (ParanoidAndroid it looks like)
Download whatever gapps you want to use
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Mobile Odin -> EL26+CWM.tar.md5
Pull battery when you see the Galaxy S2 logo.
Reboot to recovery by holding Volume Up and Power
Make a nandroid
Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik-Cache
Flash FL24 modem zip
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Reboot system
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Thanks for the walk thru!

So, the Gingerbread kernel (Chris41g's repacked GB EL26+CWM5) is one that works with AOSP ROMs properly? Up to date, there has been no ICS or even JB repacked with CWM or TWRP that works with AOSP ROMs?
Referencing:
Recommended Kernel for Flashing in ICS (due to EMMC Bug)
GB - Stock EL26 Repacked Kernel (TAR.MD5 Format) (One-Click.EXE Format) *Thanks to chris41g!
Developer Thread/Site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1416056
Notes: This is the recommended kernel for flashing. Kernel is GB based and will not work as a daily kernel on ICS.
Available Kernels (TAR.MD5 Format): EL26
Available Kernels (One-Click Format): EL26

zombiegirl2010 said:
So, the Gingerbread kernel (Chris41g's repacked GB EL26+CWM5) is one that works with AOSP ROMs properly? Up to date, there has been no ICS or even JB repacked with CWM or TWRP that works with AOSP ROMs?
Referencing:
Recommended Kernel for Flashing in ICS (due to EMMC Bug)
GB - Stock EL26 Repacked Kernel (TAR.MD5 Format) (One-Click.EXE Format) *Thanks to chris41g!
Developer Thread/Site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1416056
Notes: This is the recommended kernel for flashing. Kernel is GB based and will not work as a daily kernel on ICS.
Available Kernels (TAR.MD5 Format): EL26
Available Kernels (One-Click Format): EL26
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ICS repacks have the super brick bug. Generally anything with the word brick in the title is to be avoided.
Jb repacks and source built kernels for touch wiz work great as long as you stay on touch wiz. They sometimes have issues flashing aosp ROMs.
El26+cwm is the only kernel i am aware of that can flash anything, from any setup, with no issues.
Edit: you get a new kernel when flashing the ROM anyways. El26 is only to get you from tw to aosp.
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Adreaver said:
ICS repacks have the super brick bug. Generally anything with the word brick in the title is to be avoided.
Jb repacks and source built kernels for touch wiz work great as long as you stay on touch wiz. They sometimes have issues flashing aosp ROMs.
El26+cwm is the only kernel i am aware of that can flash anything, from any setup, with no issues.
Edit: you get a new kernel when flashing the ROM anyways. El26 is only to get you from tw to aosp.
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Oh! That makes sense now! Thank you guys so much! I'm feeling a lot better about this!
Oh, and I also noticed that Paranoid Android really isn't being updated anymore, so I've decided on PACman. Which version is the most stable right now? The latest Nightly or the most recent release?

zombiegirl2010 said:
Oh! That makes sense now! Thank you guys so much! I'm feeling a lot better about this!
Oh, and I also noticed that Paranoid Android really isn't being updated anymore, so I've decided on PACman. Which version is the most stable right now? The latest Nightly or the most recent release?
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Latest build according to sniper's OP is v23.0.0. And from all accounts it runs smooth like butter, so go with that. You'll need to follow the OP, get Gapps, etc....good luck and enjoy flashing!
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jdsingle76 said:
Latest build according to sniper's OP is v23.0.0. And from all accounts it runs smooth like butter, so go with that. You'll need to follow the OP, get Gapps, etc....good luck and enjoy flashing!
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Thanks!

zombiegirl2010 said:
Thanks!
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I have successfully flashed PACman v23! Thank you guys SO MUCH!
Is the reason that it says that I have Sprint instead of Virgin Mobile, because the FL24 modem is a Sprint one?

zombiegirl2010 said:
I have successfully flashed PACman v23! Thank you guys SO MUCH!
Is the reason that it says that I have Sprint instead of Virgin Mobile, because the FL24 modem is a Sprint one?
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That is correct...FL24 is a Sprint Modem...but you should be getting data, wifi, etc, just fine, correct?
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Its all ok. Its because its a sprint rom. It wont hurt a thing. If you dont have 3g just search virginmobile ics modem and download (as a. Zip) and flash in recovery: D
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HackingHacker said:
Its all ok. Its because its a sprint rom. It wont hurt a thing. If you dont have 3g just search virginmobile ics modem and download (as a. Zip) and flash in recovery: D
▶▶Sent From My Epic Touch 4G running android 4.2.2!◀◀
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That is not entirely correct. Unlike jelly bean, ics modems were not released as carrier specific(see link). FL24 is the latest ics modem for Sprint, Boost, VM, etc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764210
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jdsingle76 said:
That is correct...FL24 is a Sprint Modem...but you should be getting data, wifi, etc, just fine, correct?
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Ah ok! Yes, it seems just fine so far.
I just checked my PRL and it is the same as it was on TW Stock. So, all seems okay.

zombiegirl2010 said:
Ah ok! Yes, it seems just fine so far.
I just checked my PRL and it is the same as it was on TW Stock. So, all seems okay.
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When you flash a new modem, it never hurts to update prl and profile. Not sure if that option is available in PACman, but something to keep in mind regardless. Glad it's working for you. Have fun!
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jdsingle76 said:
When you flash a new modem, it never hurts to update prl and profile. Not sure if that option is available in PACman, but something to keep in mind regardless. Glad it's working for you. Have fun!
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Ah ok, thanks!
hey, apps that require superuser access are taking FOREVER to get permission. Did I lose root? What should I do to fix that? I installed SuperSU to see if that will fix, but it keeps trying to install binary and isn't successful.
wait...I may have something. Let me see...
nope...same deal.

I had rooted with Framaroot. I'm trying to reinstall it to reroot, but it won't let me click "install"...only "cancel".

zombiegirl2010 said:
I had rooted with Framaroot. I'm trying to reinstall it to reroot, but it won't let me click "install"...only "cancel".
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Install root checker from the play store
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[KERNEL] Stock Google Play Edition [4.2.2-4.4.4] - updated 06.26.14

***Please note that this has only been tested for Google Play Edition ROMs:
4.2.2 JDQ39 I9505GUEUAMFD
4.3 JWR66V I9505GUEUBMG8
4.3 JWR66V I9505GUEUBMH1
4.3 JWR66Y I9505GUEUBMH5
4.4 KRT16S I9505GUEUCMKG
4.4.2 KOT49H I9505GUEUCML4
4.4.3 KTU84L I9505GUEUCNE3
4.4.4 KTU84P I9505GUEUCNF3
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instructions:
1. download to sd card
2. reboot to recovery
3. flash zip
4. wipe cache and dalvik-cache
5. reboot!
GPE_4.2.2_Kernel_Stock_MFD.zip
GPE_4.3_Kernel_Stock_MG8.zip
GPE_4.3_Kernal_flashable_ExFat_MH1.zip
GPE_4.3_Kernal_Stock_MH1.zip ***will break security settings if not on MH1 baseband
GPE_4.3_Kernal_flashable_ExFat_MH5.zip
GPE_4.3_Kernal_Stock_MH5.zip ***will break security settings if not on MH5 baseband
GPE_4.4_Kernel_Stock_MKG.zip
GPE_4.4.2_Kernel_Stock_ML4.zip
GPE_4.4.3_Kernel_Stock_NE3.zip
GPE_4.4.4_Kernel_Stock_NF3.zip
***Special thanks to @faux123 for hacking MH1 and MH5

So i just flash this kernel after i flashed the GE ROM? and it is compatible with SGH-M919?

How does it perform?
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gr33nzpoint said:
How does it perform?
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I flashed it about an hour ago and it seems quite responsive (running Virgin 1.3). I did get a FC when I opened Settings once, but not the second time. I'll report back in a couple days or so of testing. Looking for battery life as well.

minhthai17 said:
So i just flash this kernel after i flashed the GE ROM? and it is compatible with SGH-M919?
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no. let your GE ROM boot first. then reboot to recovery and flash. wipe cache and dalvik cache.
it is compatible with any I9505 running a Google Play Edition build, including SGH-M919
gr33nzpoint said:
How does it perform?
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YMMV
Pinan said:
I flashed it about an hour ago and it seems quite responsive (running Virgin 1.3). I did get a FC when I opened Settings once, but not the second time. I'll report back in a couple days or so of testing. Looking for battery life as well.
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yeah be sure to wipe cache and dalvik-cache...
guess i should put instructions in OP.

mrvirginia said:
no. let your GE ROM boot first. then reboot to recovery and flash. wipe cache and dalvik cache.
it is compatible with any I9505 running a Google Play Edition build, including SGH-M919
I actually did flash it right after I flash the ROM and its working pretty well. I only problem I didnt like in the faux kernel was it doesnt connect to the computer and this kernel fixed it, so i like this kernel. thank you.
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minhthai17 said:
I actually did flash it right after I flash the ROM and its working pretty well. I only problem I didnt like in the faux kernel was it doesnt connect to the computer and this kernel fixed it, so i like this kernel. thank you.
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always glad to help the community out!

If I'm running the official GE ROM and this official kernel on my T-Mobile S4, do u think that I will get android updates the same time as the S4 Google Play Edition?
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minhthai17 said:
If I'm running the official GE ROM and this official kernel on my T-Mobile S4, do u think that I will get android updates the same time as the S4 Google Play Edition?
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at the moment i don't think anyone has an official build except for the GPE phones. there is a full dump but i don't think it has been made Odin flashable yet. when this happens, then yes, i believe you will be able to.

That'll be the day

Pinan said:
I'll report back in a couple days or so of testing. Looking for battery life as well.
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Last night I got 0.4%hr battery drain, 96.3% deep sleep, after 8 hours, with wifi on 24/7 and my VoIP app running (Sipdroid). This is on par with the best I've had to date. ROM is running quick and snappy so far with no problems at all.
More later.

Night #2 dropped to 0.3%hr drain with the same specs. Really nice kernel. No problems noted.

And night #3. Just for giggles I turned off my VoIP app and got 0.1%hr battery drain over 8 hours, and 99.4% deep sleep. Excellent.
Final post on this kernel.

Pinan said:
And night #3. Just for giggles I turned off my VoIP app and got 0.1%hr battery drain over 8 hours, and 99.4% deep sleep. Excellent.
Final post on this kernel.
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wow, looks good. now if only i would stop playing with my phone i could compare to 4.3 lol

mrvirginia said:
wow, looks good. now if only i would stop playing with my phone i could compare to 4.3 lol
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I have not tried 4.3 a of yet, due to the current app restore/TB issues, etc. Still having fun with 4.2! Your rom is great.
Funny to think I could get about 33 days standby! LOL!:laugh:

Pinan said:
I have not tried 4.3 a of yet, due to the current app restore/TB issues, etc. Still having fun with 4.2! Your rom is great.
Funny to think I could get about 33 days standby! LOL!:laugh:
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thanks. i never use TB. when i flash a new ROM, i make sure i'm at home on wifi so everything restores from the market on its own. takes me a few min or so to set my phone back up.
4.3, imo, is more polished now. the lock ring is fixed/centered, less TW stuff, and the kernel seems to be performing better (stock vs stock) to name a few things i've noticed.

Pinan said:
I have not tried 4.3 a of yet, due to the current app restore/TB issues, etc. Still having fun with 4.2! Your rom is great.
Funny to think I could get about 33 days standby! LOL!:laugh:
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i use TB to backup apps but with GE 4.3 i had to use helium to restore apps only problem I have is gameloft game that i play like Epic Oregon settlers and Iron man 3 FC

Had anyone tested this kernel on 4.3 ROMs?
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minhthai17 said:
Had anyone tested this kernel on 4.3 ROMs?
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i can pull/post the 4.3 Kernel if you'd like...
but no, this won't work on 4.3. plus the 4.3 Kernel is actually better.

Sure! Thanks in advance!
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What is the build version for the Android 4.3 VirginROM?
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