Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.
SloppyJoeDay said:
Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.
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Unless it was ported version, no. Absolutely not. You will brick your phone by doing so.
SloppyJoeDay said:
Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.
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you cant directly flash s3 rom to s2.. i also had a s2. stock ics for s2 is realy a not good one.. try this rom.. andy x 15.3.. it has many s3 features and it is really good and beauutifuuull... and also download the jk deluxe settings 14.1 to do more customisations..
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Unless it was ported version, no. Absolutely not. You will brick your phone by doing so.
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you cant directly flash s3 rom to s2.. i also had a s2. stock ics for s2 is realy a not good one.. try this rom.. andy x 15.3.. it has many s3 features and it is really good and beauutifuuull... and also download the jk deluxe settings 14.1 to do more customisations..
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Thanks, I suspected as much.
I will look around for the andy x 15.3 rom, and read the guides on how to flash it.
Thanks again!
Try the Jedi mind trick ROM its pretty darn close to an s3. I'm running it now its pretty fast. Take a look in the dev forums. Its a very stable rom
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Thanks, I suspected as much.
I will look around for the andy x 15.3 rom, and read the guides on how to flash it.
Thanks again!
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to do all that you have to flash a recovery (cwm)...and thats rooting ur phone...i dont understand why anybody hasnt mentioned that...thats the only way you can use the roms they mentioned...and if your gonna do all that...i think the most stable rom is darkside v8 ...or you can use the newest jelly bean rom...they are coming along very nice...and jelly bean is all that...
The S3 and S2 have diffrent processors and a completely different hardware. You will have a very expensive paper weight. Ive heard many good things thought about Jedi Mind trick, that it has many S3 features.
I am running the Jedi Mind Trick ROM on my S2 and it doesn't look much different than my gf's S3 (obviously some things are different). She works for a "technology" company and it kills me that she has a nicer phone than I do - for now. The Jedi Mind Trick is probably as close to an S3 you can get on an S2 IMO.
Tmogalaxys2 said:
Try the Jedi mind trick ROM its pretty darn close to an s3. I'm running it now its pretty fast. Take a look in the dev forums. Its a very stable rom
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So.. is it possible to flash any Skyrocket ROM on our T989 Hercules?
Just wondering
Thank you ^^
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So.. is it possible to flash any Skyrocket ROM on our T989 Hercules?
Just wondering
Thank you ^^
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From what im reading here on XDA everyone is saying yes.. which surprises me but HEY LETs GET FLASHING xD
Yes.
I've flashed a few Skyrocket roms on my Hercules and the only thing extra you have to do most times is flash the rotation fix.
Do you need to flash a different kernel (such as one made for our phone) or will one for the skyrocket work?
I like my Roms the way I like my women..... Clean and smooth
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Do you need to flash a different kernel (such as one made for our phone) or will one for the skyrocket work?
I like my Roms the way I like my women..... Clean and smooth
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The ones I've used have all come with skyrocket kernels so I'm assuming we just use the kernels for the skyrocket. I haven't tried using any of the hercule's kernels on them though.
This might be a stupid question but I noticed that some of their Roms come with the siyah kernal If we are to use the kernel that comes with their Roms then would the dual boot capabilities be available?
I like my Roms the way I like my women..... Clean and smooth
My friend wants me to root his gs2 he just got.. I rooted my kids mothers gs3 for sprint few months back.. So i kno samsung phones are pretty easy to root but i wanted to kno whats the newest root and unlock method to use? im sure he on the newest base.. I want to unlock the bootloader flash recovery and root.. Thanks guys:good:
Well I welcome you're friend to the T989 community. This phone will be referred to as the T989 or Hercules, this is important to know when flashing a new ROM, etc.
This link will help you to initially root the phone. All instructions are listed in the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
As per flashing other ROMs, I would suggest you to install CWM or TWRP. The reason you should update is because the recovery in the rooting thread is quite old.
Link for CWM: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager (scroll down to Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile)
Link for TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768742
Have fun and good luck!
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Well I welcome you're friend to the T989 community. This phone will be referred to as the T989 or Hercules, this is important to know when flashing a new ROM, etc.
This link will help you to initially root the phone. All instructions are listed in the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
As per flashing other ROMs, I would suggest you to install CWM or TWRP. The reason you should update is because the recovery in the rooting thread is quite old.
Link for CWM: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager (scroll down to Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile)
Link for TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768742
Have fun and good luck!
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Thanks so much!! Nice people in this thread!! Hey so whats some good roms for my boy to try??
Sweet! So what roms and kernel should i show him? Is there any rom & kernel combos? Like a good rom and a good kernel that run good together?? Thanks
Nooblube said:
Sweet! So what roms and kernel should i show him? Is there any rom & kernel combos? Like a good rom and a good kernel that run good together?? Thanks
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You want jellybean or what?
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richardlibeau said:
You want jellybean or what?
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?? its my boys phone i doe sit matter?? i just want to put a good rom and maybe a custom kernel on there for him.. im rocking jelly bean on my phone.. did this phone get the JB update? i dont even kno what base he on? he just got the phone 2 days ago brand new so?
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?? its my boys phone i doe sit matter?? i just want to put a good rom and maybe a custom kernel on there for him.. im rocking jelly bean on my phone.. did this phone get the JB update? i dont even kno what base he on? he just got the phone 2 days ago brand new so?
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Well this phone is proposed to get an update but no one knows when.
For the best Samsung jellybean experience I would suggest you to use Jedi Jelly. It is sort of like the official Jelly Bean update but its ported from the Skyrocket (both phones are cross-compatible with most ROMs). Currently it has no kernels because it was leaked on the Skyrocket.
As per the AOSP experience, we have a wide range of flavors. The 4.2.x ROMs are pretty stable with only minor bugs which get fixed almost every week. Both are CM10.1, AOKP and P.A.C man ROM. We also have 4.1.x ROMs in CM10 which come in CM10, AOKP, PA, P.A.C Man, Slimbean, Avatar, and some more.
Most of these ROMs are very stable, and if you're looking for the nice one, which is my personal favorite, I'd go for Slim-Star: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109841
HAHAHA! i cant get over how easy this phone was to root and unlock the bootloader! man in so done with HTC.. im jumping ship my next upgrade thats for sure:good: thanks for getting back guys
Nooblube said:
HAHAHA! i cant get over how easy this phone was to root and unlock the bootloader! man in so done with HTC.. im jumping ship my next upgrade thats for sure:good: thanks for getting back guys
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I dont think that you need to unlock bootloader on this phone. It is never locked!
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So I am going to be leaving the HTC Sensation 4G, and considering the GS4 is going to be pretty much like the GS3 (and GS3 are getting GS4 updates) I went ahead and ordered mine just now! Should be shipping sometime this week!
So.. I was running CM10.1 AOSP 4.2.2 Jellybean Kang on my Sensation, I am currently browsing all the Roms available now, what do you all suggest which Rom would be awesome and why? I am all about Battery and Multitasking.
It really depends mate. Thing is if I had wanted vanilla android or aokp I would've bought the nexus device but I chose S3 because of all the extra TouchWiz features as well. I'm running latest version of MIUI and it works perfectly but I know sooner or later I'll go back to using stock based rom. I would suggest sticking with Sammy based roms from the likes of Omega roms and Android Revolution HD, especially if you want some of the features from the S4.
Also reason I suggest the 2 roms above is because they are constantly updated and have active support from the community.
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Alright cool cool, would be nice if I had someone to help me root it also once I receive the phone.
edit looked up rooting methods they are MAD EASY WOW!
TW is overrated and looks like a ridiculous cartoon IMO, and all the S-whatever features are just gimmicks right now, though some people love it.
If you loved CM 10.1, its on our phones only official right now the nightlies are a little unstable since the upgrade to the 3.4 Linux kernel but they are working the bugs out. 10.1 M2 will be most stable. No learning curve that way
Battery life is unbelievable with Ktoonsez kernel. 3/14 version works with M2. Take a look at the thread, its got some good info on the governor, I/O scheduler, undervolt, and other settings.
And with our phones, the 2GB ram and fast CPU, its no problem for multitasking. I even ran my phone at 1.02Ghz and it still responded just fine with all sorts of stuff open.
I agree I dislike Touch Wiz I loved CyanogenMod since his G1 days lol, so I think I may take a look at that. Although This Smooth Liquid looks pretty interesting.
I like the PAC-Man ROM and using the Ktoonsez kernel he released today.
Look into sons of android ROM too. Insane battery life.
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I like the PAC-Man ROM and using the Ktoonsez kernel he released today.
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Once I get my device it's between PAC-Man or Liquid Smooth, if those two aren't good then CM or a stable MIUI (if there is one available for this phone)
myowin said:
Look into sons of android ROM too. Insane battery life.
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Seems a bit too plain for my taste.
So I always thought our devices had wireless charging capabilities but I see that you need a certain special back cover, etc. guess I am going to do that mod I found online lol
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So I am going to be leaving the HTC Sensation 4G, and considering the GS4 is going to be pretty much like the GS3 (and GS3 are getting GS4 updates) I went ahead and ordered mine just now! Should be shipping sometime this week!
So.. I was running CM10.1 AOSP 4.2.2 Jellybean Kang on my Sensation, I am currently browsing all the Roms available now, what do you all suggest which Rom would be awesome and why? I am all about Battery and Multitasking.
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That's the great thing about root. You can try them all to see what you like.
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Any suggestions on GOOD protectors for this phone? I can't afford another cracked screen/bumps and dinges lol
Also which recovery are you all using? And what rooting method?
G1-evolve said:
Any suggestions on GOOD protectors for this phone? I can't afford another cracked screen/bumps and dinges lol
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Otterbox always good. Look in accessory thread they review and suggest everything in one thread. I use twrp... And flash through Odin.. Easiest for me and convenient
Oh and I found it much easier to root at 4.0,4. Also you can Odin flash using root 66 which come prerooted
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Also which recovery are you all using? And what rooting method?
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I started with CWM, but after switching to TWRP I wouldn't go back.
I used the Root66 method to root the phone - and have used it show a friend how to root their phone and used it to return to stock rooted and get the latest update. Never had an issue, I think it's pretty easy.
I used Wicked for a bit and might go back - I am just a noob and have to work out some issues I had in transferring things over first.
Not sure about screen protectors - mine had one on it when I bought it on eBay and it was so good I've just left it. I just have a $3 TPU and silicone bumper on it and a skin - protects from scratches at least. I've dropped it once or twice with no issue, too.
Is the Root66 method for T-Mobile? I only see three rooting methods and those are by MrRobinson, Chainfire, and mskip here http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
edit: ok so I looked i think it's the MrRobinson one, but how do I know which T-Mobile image to grab from the selected?
T-Mobile Image
January 2013 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJC
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJC.7z
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA (October 2012 - 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVALJ4 (October 4.0.4 ICS)
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVALJ4.7z
Old Image
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVALH2 (August 4.0.4 ICS)
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVALH2.7z
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also after that would you suggest doing
Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands and uncomfortable using any command line
Decide if you want to use TWRP or CWM.
If you would like to install ClockworkMod recovery then grab Rom Manager from the Play store and in the menu select to install ClockworkMod Recovery.
If you would like to install TeamWin Recovery Project then grab GooManager from the Play store and select the option to "Install OpenRecovery Script".
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the TWRP?
or do I do this instead
Bonus Downloads
Odin Flashable Stock TMO UVDLJC Recovery - This is an Odin Flashable STOCK Recovery for TMO from UVDLJC release - TMO_recovery_T999UVDLJC.tar.md5
Odin Flashable TWRP Recovery - openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2tmo.tar.md5
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a little confused on what to do step-by-step some help would be awesome! You all have been awesome and friendly so far I thank you!
It has arrived!! :laugh:
G1-evolve said:
Is the Root66 method for T-Mobile? I only see three rooting methods and those are by MrRobinson, Chainfire, and mskip here http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
edit: ok so I looked i think it's the MrRobinson one, but how do I know which T-Mobile image to grab from the selected?
also after that would you suggest doing
the TWRP?
or do I do this instead
a little confused on what to do step-by-step some help would be awesome! You all have been awesome and friendly so far I thank you!
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Congrats on your phone. I well suggest any of the 4.1.1 root66 because it's jb... I prefer ja baseband because it works better in my area.
And like what the quote said if you want twrp download goo if cwr rim manager. Lol honestly simply going to the recivery website will tell you how to download. So far your research is on point. You can try both recovery and see which you prefer. Twrp may not be pretty but it's sick and far more friendly and with more option
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Ended up figuring it out thanks! I am on Liquid Smooth rom so far so good!
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Ended up figuring it out thanks! I am on Liquid Smooth rom so far so good!
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Liquid smooth + bms kernel = insane battery life. Just check out the battery thread in the general section. Your gonna love the s3
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I am thinking of giving my SGII to my dad who is an absolute novice when it comes to smartphones.
Last phone he used was a no-frills phone (Nokia Symbian no touch screen)!!
I am currently running PAC man v24 for myself but I was wondering which ROM should I flash for him which would be super STABLE and easy to use for somebody's first touch screen phone?
All suggestions welcome!
Thanks in advance!!
Neet said:
I am thinking of giving my SGII to my dad who is an absolute novice when it comes to smartphones.
Last phone he used was a no-frills phone (Nokia Symbian no touch screen)!!
I am currently running PAC man v24 for myself but I was wondering which ROM should I flash for him which would be super STABLE and easy to use for somebody's first touch screen phone?
All suggestions welcome!
Thanks in advance!!
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Use CM10.0 Stable.
If he's a novice I'd just stick to stock
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gc84245 said:
If he's a novice I'd just stick to stock
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I'm about to give me girlfriend my S2. What's a good stock ROM with no addons but with root.
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It's probably just as easy to root yourself as it is to flash a custom Rom. Then I recommend debloating how you see fit. Good luck.
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I wouldn't put a custom rom on someone else's phone. Root for him if you want to, but if he won't install a custom rom on his own you will be locked into endless tech support.
That said, what rom might be appropriate depends on the desired features. What does he want from the phone that the stock rom won't provide?
Just to clarify, rooting and flashing rom are two different things, each doable independently. If all you want is root (to remove bloatware, for example) just root and leave the stock firmware in place.
Go for stock
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Kernel
I tried flashing CM10.0 on my T-Mobile SGS2, but couldn't get past the CM splash screen. Do I need to use ODIN to flash an updated kernel? If so, where can I find the right .tar file?
Jedimind tick 5 is fine
Stay Stock
As someone who has tried broadening people's horizons..DON'T do it. Keep it stock...maybe consider rooting it. You'll end up in tech support hell and hearing them complain constantly and attributing ever quirk to the fact you "broke" their phone.
+1 to sticking to stock. Of all the endless flashing I've been doing stock is the least laggy, not the general UI, the non stock ROMs all seem to have a laggy camera and Gallery.
Samsung galaxy ace II [GT-I1860] JB help/ questions.
hey everyone today ive decided to make a thread for the galaxy ace 2 Jellybean users to help awnser your problems and lags and what causes them, and to ask my own questions...
JellyBean 4.1.2 (Stock rom) having tried this rom ive currently found no problems other than that horrible lock screen,
if you switch it off / lock it (via the power button) and then switch the screen on again and you get a black screen
thus so disabling the usage of lock screen/sleep does anyone know how to fix this or am i just flashing the wrong/unstable rom...
if you have a stable rom for the ace 2 (GB & JB) please share :good:
thank you and all the best,
-Speedtrix.
(PS. im not noob so fell free to use all terms to say what you think.) :good:
I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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teddytsen said:
I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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thanks for the advice bro but ive tried cyanogenmod (10.1 &10.2) and there are some problems ive expeirinced:
does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps... )
none the less im going back to gingerbread after months of trying sticking with jellybean to make it work one small problem....
i dont have ginger bread firmware for any european contry
and if you could tell me where i could find a dodexed jellybean.zip for just a little project
im not sure what to use anymore but im really desprete for a stable firmware even if it means going back to gingerbread
do you know any other STOCK firmware that i can use please any help will be apreciated!
thankyou
-Speedtrix
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does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps...
thankyou
-Speedtrix
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I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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arhamiq said:
I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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yeah maybe you can but I cant that’s why I’m asking, see I'm not looking for a custom ROM any more I want a stock ROM GB was really stable on my GT-I1860.
kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..
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kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..
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yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix
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yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix
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deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum
thanks
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deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum
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yh i might look into how to odex and deodex roms/apps any ways all the purpuse/questions on this thread have been awnserd
thank you for your advice youve helped me allot :victory:
-, Speedtrix