ok so i got a galaxy s2(epic 4g touch) for sprint but flashed to boost,
i have already rooted the phone, now, all i want is
install a "theme" or "OS" of android 4.0,
i dont know which will be best, i am a newbie, i dont know much about these phones,
just want to know where can i get it, and how to install the 4.0 theme or actual android version, my build is EL29 ,
also how to install custom icons and where to get them,,
thanks in advanced!
eviltemp said:
ok so i got a galaxy s2(epic 4g touch) for sprint but flashed to boost,
i have already rooted the phone, now, all i want is
install a "theme" or "OS" of android 4.0,
i dont know which will be best, i am a newbie, i dont know much about these phones,
just want to know where can i get it, and how to install the 4.0 theme or actual android version, my build is EL29 ,
also how to install custom icons and where to get them,,
thanks in advanced!
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Stay on el29 for a day or two!
Read &reREAD THE OP!!!! Right now I suggest to stay on el29 since your a newbie at this phone! This phone in general can turn into a paper weight using the "wrong recovery to flash" don't know what that means?? That's why I say to stay on el29 and read a few ics post and reREAD THWM GOOD OR YOU WILL BRICK!!!
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thanks for the quick reply
eviltemp said:
thanks for the quick reply
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I would go to the dev section and read ALL the Sticky threads thoroughly, then use sfhub's auto root in case you're not rooted to gain ROOT. Then I would go with a tw rom like calkulin's Fe22, or if its themes you like you could go with wicked sensations from dazed and confused (team venum) or any of the team rejects roms. Just please read the stickies like 5 times.
timmetal6669 said:
I would go to the dev section and read ALL the Sticky threads thoroughly, then use sfhub's auto root in case you're not rooted to gain ROOT. Then I would go with a tw rom like calkulin's Fe22, or if its themes you like you could go with wicked sensations from dazed and confused (team venum) or any of the team rejects roms. Just please read the stickies like 5 times.
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That's fine and all but why setup a newbie for failure.... clearly he said he is a newb. have a :beer: instead
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Neewbie
I am not a dev at all just a flash junkie. I would read up on "FULL RESTORE ROOTED EL29" you can search the for the forum in the development section. Check out all of the roms and just ask questions. One you are rooted its pretty simple if you follow directions well. I'm running Dazed and Confused romantic now but I switched between him and Mijjz roms like his Goodness rom, he has a ton of roms and all of these are themed already.
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kdizzleh85 said:
I am not a dev at all just a flash junkie. I would read up on "FULL RESTORE ROOTED EL29" you can search the for the forum in the development section. Check out all of the roms and just ask questions. One you are rooted its pretty simple if you follow directions well. I'm running Dazed and Confused romantic now but I switched between him and Mijjz roms like his Goodness rom, he has a ton of roms and all of these are themed already.
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I mean Dazed and Confused rom not romantic. If you have any more questions just ask man. Good luck and have fun. Just remember to read and follow directions
Just a tip
I would also recommend watching some of QBKing77's youtube videos as well if you have never flashed a Rom before. He pretty much goes step by step through the entire process. He has videos that show you how to root, how to install clockwork mod and then videos on how to install many of the Roms that you will find in the development section as well as reviews for each. QBKing77 was pretty much invaluable to me when I was getting started myself. Thanks to him and following the advice to read through the development section over and over before I started I've stayed brick free and flashed most of the ICS Roms safely.
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I looked up at the Android Development fourm but I got a little confused
Right now my SGS2 T989 is with T-mobie's Rom which sucks.
I would like a easy explanation how to update it to ICS rom with RTL fix (Im from israel so I need hebrew to work on this device, RTL)
Probbally You will just say Im a jackass and tell me to go and look for guide but since its not my mother-langugh I would like you to give me a guide that will surlly work..
Try tdjs
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U need to root your phone first the development fourm have sticky with detailed instructions. Then flash your favorite rom keep in mind these ics rom are based on leaks they will be buggy I recommend darkside rom. I don't know of any hebrow instructions but if you wrote this thread then u can figure it out. Good luck. And try to post this in the Q& A former u will have a better luck
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Android_Monsters said:
Try tdjs
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Ok, we get it. Your a TDJ fanboy, noone cares. Now for your question OP, this is the guide I used when i rooted/flashed for the first time. It's made for the T989D (telus) version of the phone but also has instructions for the T989 as well. Give it a try.
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...d-ultimate-root-optimization-guide-steps.html
Use this to root:
Here
Use this to install a ROM:
Here
Both have Step by Step instructions with a video to help.
I don't why people always say they need to root first, it's BS.
All you do is use odin to flash CWM. No need to flash SU if you are gonna flash a custom rom. I just think people don't know what rooting means or does.
All you need is a custom recovery like CWM, then flash a rom.
If you are staying stock sure, flash cwm and then SU to root it.
Please don't confuse the OP. I mean sure he can do what you said, but rooting first is a sort of standard that everyone follows.
aranurea said:
Please don't confuse the OP. I mean sure he can do what you said, but rooting first is a sort of standard that everyone follows.
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No it isn't. it's pointless extra work.
thanks guys !
I rooted the phone and installed the SU
Ill try now the TDJS rom..
thanks for the advices, I hope it support RTL
SexyTouch said:
thanks guys !
I rooted the phone and installed the SU
Ill try now the TDJS rom..
thanks for the advices, I hope it support RTL
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Just so you know, rooting and installing SU ate the same thing ;-)
Others - this is what he was talking about, nobody really knows what anything does now
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aranurea said:
Please don't confuse the OP. I mean sure he can do what you said, but rooting first is a sort of standard that everyone follows.
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Flashing cwm is the standard.
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Questions go in the Q&A section
I am currently on the Universe rom & am very pleased with Shadow_god thus far. if it were the case in the future,, could i safely flash from this recovery to another rom like agats??
dougthemug said:
I am currently on the Universe rom & am very pleased with Shadow_god thus far. if it were the case in the future,, could i safely flash from this recovery to another rom like agats??
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uh, yes. But really take some time to go through and read through the stickies and how tos.
And especially read any developers Original Post instructions on flashing.
Agat, chris41g and rujelus22 have really gone out of their way to build safe kernels/recoveries.
Seriously take some time to read all the way through the posts and you will find loads of information. AND use the search button!
Welcome to the E4GT
Have fun and good luck!
Hi guys, I'm new to the android world here, and so far I'm loving every minute of it...so far I have learned how to root my s3 (yay me!!) and also installed a few ROM's here and there. I came across this Team-Venum Wicked Sensations v1.0 SGH-i747 which I really wanna check out but, I have a quick question. Do I have to install the "Kuban updater fix", and if yes, do I have to reboot when thats done or can I go ahead and install the ROM then reboot? If I have violated any rules I apologize... here is the thread I am talking about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039513&nocache=1 thanks again
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Hi guys, I'm new to the android world here, and so far I'm loving every minute of it...so far I have learned how to root my s3 (yay me!!) and also installed a few ROM's here and there. I came across this Team-Venum Wicked Sensations v1.0 SGH-i747 which I really wanna check out but, I have a quick question. Do I have to install the "Kuban updater fix", and if yes, do I have to reboot when thats done or can I go ahead and install the ROM then reboot? If I have violated any rules I apologize... here is the thread I am talking about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039513&nocache=1 thanks again
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Hi. i have been watching that thread also to try it out. Looks like there are a few little issues they may have worked out so Im just waiting to see. The updater I believe is how you can update the ROM and customize it. I dont think its "needed" but looks like it would be a great benefit. Again I did not flash this ROM yet but what I would do is first just flash the ROM and then reboot. Make sure it boots and everything works. If that's all good then I would flash the updater.
Ok thanks man
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Hi guys. I know this is probably a stupid question, but I would love to get a recovery on my phone. I'm coming from the evo3d which as super easy to work with. Right more I'm on fk23 I believe it's called through Odin. Really want to try cm10
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Get mobile odin and flash the el 26 kernel. Really simple
Before you boot cm 10 don't forget to flash an ics or gb modem first in the same time of flashing the Rom
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Best thing to to would be to read the stickies and how tos. And then read them again. Improperly rooting and addding a custom kernel (Recovery is part of the kernel on this phone!) can brick your device!
Not saying this to be a smart ass. Really it's that important; read the stickies, wikis and how tos. And once you've done that you will surely enjoy this phone.
Then read through the ROM OP you wish to put on your phone and read the the following posts - all of them.
You will save a whole lot of frustration and get 99% of your questions answered before you go and ask.
You don't quite say how you got to FK23 and what version - I assume you used PC Odin and via the One-Click Stock Rooted method. If that's the case you can, as the previous poster suggested get Mobile Odin (via playstore - my recommendation to support the dev, or go to the devs post and download the xda only app and kernel part there) and flash the EL26 CWM kernel that way. Or you could even use the One-Click Kernel method rwilco12 has them all here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 or the 'Direct boot to safe recovery - CM team has info here http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/p/cm9-install-guide.html
Either way, and espeically with Cyanogen builds follow the install directions - EXACTLY or you'll be making an expensive paperweight.
Good luck have fun.
FL16 Repack from agat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36613042#post36613042
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FL16 Repack from agat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36613042#post36613042
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Cool, thanks for the quick replies guys! I saw a FK23 packed with AGAT recovery floating somewhere, my question was, if I flash that with Odin, is that firmware compatible with cm10? Or Miuiv4.1? Or any rom for that matter if it doesn't specifically say built on fk23?
And so only the ICS kernel will work on those roms, eventhough they are JB? I thought I read somewhere that modems and kernels werent backwards compatible. Appreciate the quick responses, I'm not a total noob I've flashed and rooted lot of other phones, just got these phones in the mail wednesday though.
DO NOT use the TW kernel repacks on CM builds. That is a brick waiting to happen.
Modems that is another story. JB modems are needed for JB TW builds but some have been able to use older ones, most notebly on the AOSP ROMs.
My best advice stands read through the OP of the ROM you are wishing to use then read through the entire followup posts. The CM team golks suggests EL29 direct boot or EL26 'safe recovery' and then using the kernel supplied by the ROM - CM10 kernel. The Miui also has the same explicit instructions. I'd heed them. But the choice is yours
search is your friend.
Thank you leaderbuilder, I almost bricked my wife's phone twice. I got it fixed, but I just asked in another thread on some advice on what to study up on & I click here & read your post. Heading off to the stickies am I. Thanks again.
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OK I don't want you to think I am lazy, I read through many threads n tried to figure it out on my own first lol
I just bought a Virgin Mobile Galaxy S2. Which I have been told is the Epic 4G Touch on here so I hope I am in the right place.
Basically I just want to know how to flash the Jelly Bean update assuming it doesn't have it on there yet, Then also how to root it and what the consensus 'best ROM' is? Or if there is not a consensus best then maybe the top couple? Want one that is fully operational. I am coming from the Verizon Droid Charge and I know most of their ROM's weren't fully functional so pardon me if that doesn't apply here.
So how to get it on Jelly Bean.. How to root.. ROM? 'Must have' tweaks n mods?
I greatly appreciate any/everyone that helps! Thanks in advance!! :cyclops:
You are in the right place just look through the development forum some roms use a ics modem so read the download instructions. here is a link to the stock rom page http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tory - Find/Download Them All Here (SPH-D710) also watch qbking77 how to root and how to flash clockworkmod.
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