Anybody have any install instructions on how to use IAP's EI22 Rebirth.gen2.0.1+Samurai_gen2.0.1 Kernel new Gingerbread rom?
I know how to do the CWM flashing etc.... but just wanted to make sure their install package didn't already include things like the EC05 to EI22 modem update etc..
(assuming I do have to do my own ECO5 to EI22 update, anybody have any comments on the "easy" version out there that you can do with CWM?
I really like the previous Rebirth Rom and look forward to this one.
Just wipe and flash as usual. Does not have eco5 to ei22 included. That is separate if you want it unless your already on ei22. Been running this rom with the 2.0.6 samurai kernel for almost a week, and no issues at all. Very good battery life as well!
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Hey,
I'm looking for some clarification. I see a number of different labels associated with different roms, kernels, and modems; EK02, EL29, so on. Are these the numbers that come from Samsung whenever they do an update? For example, when a modem is labelled as EL26 does that mean it was packaged with the EL26 update from Samsung? If a Rom is labelled EL29 does that mean it's a repackaged version of the Samsung EL29 release or does it just use a version of the kernel from the EL29 update or both? Does it matter if one mixes and matches? Can I flash a 26 kernel and a 13 modem to a 29 rom? Is it recommended to have all 3 be versions of the same update?
Thanks!
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Whatever version # you see came from Samsung.
As a simplification, each update comes with Modem, Kernel, and ROM.
Theoretically matching versions of all three would be best because that was what was tested by Samsung/Sprint, but in practice, with what has been release so far, we have found mixing and matching works ok and may produce better (or worse) results depending on your situation and needs.
Hello everyone,
I want to update my phone to an ICS rom, but I am a little confused about the terminology and all the options available. I have a few questions:
1. What is the direction that the development is taking in terms of ICS roms? I mean, I am not really sure what "FC07" means and why it would be better than a different combination of letters and numbers.
In layman's terms, when will we see an ICS rom that could be considered "final" or free of bugs and on par with what Galaxy Nexus users have?
With that said, what is the best ICS rom today?
2. I want to customize my phone for faster internet speeds. I was considering switching to Verizon simply for faster network speeds, but the hassle might not be worth it. What tips do you have to help me achieve faster speeds and more reliable coverage on this phone?
Are there specific modems you would recommend for faster internet speeds?
What about custom PRLs? I was told that you can use a custom PRL to force Verizon 3g speeds on your phone, at risk of your contract being terminated.
Is it true that if I did use a Verizon custom PRL I would achieve speeds identical to if I had a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon?
Anyway, what combination of modem/custom PRL would you suggest to achieve the best coverage and fastest speeds on the E4GT?
3. I have heard a lot about changing the resolution of the Epic 4g Touch to simulate a 720p display, making the icons smaller. Would you recommend I do this? Does this work with the ICS roms?
4. A while back there were tweaks to improve the quality of the camera, especially for recording movies. I remember a hack for the international Galaxy S2 that did this. I think there was one for the E4GT as well.
Could you refer me to any camera tweaks to increase bitrate and so forth?
5. And finally, which kernel and overclocking apps should I use?
Thanks for taking my questions.
ICS ROMs
Having followed the ICS ROM discussion non-stop I hope I can answer the questions on that part. I'll leave the other questions up to smarter (and more experienced) people than me!
CW (common wisdom) suggests ROM IDs are:
F - Seems to indicate year - in particular, 2012.
May also indicate ICS as seems first introduced around same time.
C - Seems to indicate build month. (A-Jan, B-Feb, etc.)
07 - Seems to indicate build day. (3/7/2012)
FC07 is reported by many to be quite stable but I haven't heard anyone sign off an ICS build to be a daily use ROM. Calkulin's ROMs seem to be quite popular as well - he just released a new FC14 build.
There's reviews for most recent builds on YouTube if you want to get an idea of what is changed. Might help you before you decide whether to jump on ICS now or wait.
As for when one will go OTA - again, CW suggests at least 10 days after a build is approved by Sprint. (Found it in another thread, just don't remember which one.)
If you're thinking about going to ICS, please keep an eye on the thread linked below and follow the instructions when flashing ROMs. There are a lot of bricks going on - reading this may save your phone (and you some $$$)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
Hope this helps!
To answer your question #1....Any of the leaked roms ie: FC07, FC14, are very stable and ready for everyday use for most. Also any of the Roms based off of those rooms like calks, Mijjz, and others. However, the best ICS from out there right now is aokp. Its almost stable with just a few minor bugs. It gives you a TON OF OPTIONS! Do be careful, lots of bricks happening!
Regarding question #2, in ,y experience, hacked Verizon prls sort of iffy. I've tried 11115 with roam control and half of the time it won't connect to 3g and when it does the speeds are mediocre.
Hope this helps! Oh also when going back to gingerbread from ics, USE ODIN TO FLASH AN EL29 TAR! Or else YOU WILL BRICK!!!!!!!
Hey guys. Thanks for all the info.
I just came from a G2x, and this process is way different.
I used Odin to root stock EL29, and then installed Rogue with the one-click. Right?
Now can I flash an EL29 ROM through Rogue? Can I also flash a different modem through Rogue, (i.e. FC07) and a "matching" ROM? And if I follow correctly, after that, if I want to change it, I have to Odin back to EL29 first?
Just trying to catch on to the different terminology.
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Hey guys. Thanks for all the info.
I just came from a G2x, and this process is way different.
I used Odin to root stock EL29, and then installed Rogue with the one-click. Right?
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Good so far.
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Now can I flash an EL29 ROM through Rogue? Can I also flash a different modem through Rogue, (i.e. FC07) and a "matching" ROM? And if I follow correctly, after that, if I want to change it, I have to Odin back to EL29 first?
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Think you have a good handle on it. General rule of thumb is:
GB Kernel - CWM/CWMT/ODIN OK
ICS Kernel - Only use ODIN. CWM/CWMT will likely brick at wipe operation.
You might want to read over this thread if you haven't already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
Good luck!
So, if I understand correctly, I can flash different EL versions through Rogue recovery, but if I want to jump on ICS, I need to use Odin.
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Actually:
From EL you can flash anything - ODIN/CWM
From ICS/CM9 you need to flash using ODIN - even if it's just to get back to EL and then flash again using CWM.
Hope this clears it up.
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Actually:
From EL you can flash anything - ODIN/CWM
From ICS/CM9 you need to flash using ODIN - even if it's just to get back to EL and then flash again using CWM.
Hope this clears it up.
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Dude, thank you sooo much.
I just got this phone yesterday, and I've read a TON of stuff in this forum, and I just wanted to verify that I was generally on-track with flashing methodology.
I think I'll try a few EL29 ROMs for now.
Happily running Venum's ICS the only issue is 3G has been slacking. As I spend my lunch reading, learning, found a sweet theme (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528063) I wanted to try and noticed there only for 2 modems (it seems). Looking at my baseband I show;
S: D710.10 S.FD19
Now I know the modem version can affect 3g, etc. so for me to both maybe enhance my data as well as get a cool theme, I 'should' be able to pop over to this main modem thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352310), I would assume take the 29 as that is what the theme calls for, I think I can just flash via recovery since there is a "EL29 Modem ZIP:", then just install the theme.
So is the above correct, and I assume I can confirm the new modem by looking in that baseband section right, or am I just way off the mark?
Tnx
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Happily running Venum's ICS the only issue is 3G has been slacking. As I spend my lunch reading, learning, found a sweet theme (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528063) I wanted to try and noticed there only for 2 modems (it seems). Looking at my baseband I show;
S: D710.10 S.FD19
Now I know the modem version can affect 3g, etc. so for me to both maybe enhance my data as well as get a cool theme, I 'should' be able to pop over to this main modem thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352310), I would assume take the 29 as that is what the theme calls for, I think I can just flash via recovery since there is a "EL29 Modem ZIP:", then just install the theme.
So is the above correct, and I assume I can confirm the new modem by looking in that baseband section right, or am I just way off the mark?
Tnx
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If you're running Venum's ICS then you don't want to install the theme since it is designed for GB. You can switch your modem whenever you want, flashing it doesn't affect the ROM or kernel.
See, read and ask before something stupid I jumped to conclusions looking at all the ICS this and ICS that!
I will in fact up the modem to see if I can get better service!
Tnx again
Ya that theme was to make Gingerbread look like ICS. Try some of the newer modems at the bottom of the list. Which one is best is different for everyone(varies by location and whatnot). Make sure to update profile and prl after you install a new modem.
Hi, I just wanted to say that after testing many many kernels and modems I have gotten the best result with
i27 kernel & L24 Modem on the Blue Kuban rom for Epic 4g Touch
I am getting around 10/1 on this ICS ROM
Everything else I've tested gave me really poor 4g download speed under 1megabit
Some gave high upload speed over 2megabit.
Will be testing more roms, kernels and modems.
Before this, I was stuck on GB stock EL26 with around 3/0.5 (the best I could hope for was a matching speed in ICS)
Update!!!
Was re-flashing, testing and when coming back FI27 was horrible
Flashed FL25 and that worked great with the L24 Modem...
Update!!!
After playing around some more and doing lots of reading on XDA, I stumbled upon the following procedure:
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-boost-mobile-all-things-root/637007-4g-speed-after-root.html
Basically it talks about using odin to flash a repack of fi27 kernel AGAT_FI27_repack.tar
Then I used the FL24 modem and getting decent speeds once again, although some have said that el29 modem is best.
-Going to update with EL29 Modem when I get the time.
Here is the link to official fi27 repack xda threat
Here is a link to Rwilco12's repo