Hi all! I want to know what is the best Rom and the best kernel for the SGH-T999V. My carrier is Videotron.
Thanks
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Define best. Are you looking for best performance, longest battery time, coolest custom features, etc?
Battery life and coolest feature
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^ I have same question. Whats kenrel comparati with T999?
AOKP tends to have the most custom features out there and is pretty stable from what I've read. CM10 has the biggest community and the most support so it'll be the first to get a fully stable release.
And for battery life, I'd suggest Lean Kernel and don't overclock anything.
How can I install Leankernel without bricking my phone?
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Put the .zip file on your SD card then use ROM Manager to boot into CWMR. Wipe cache and then wipe Dalvik cache. Flash from there. I would assume since Videotron is combined with the T-Mobile forum all the ROMs and kernels for T-Mobile would also work for your phone. The only difference that I can tell from T-999 and T-999V is the 999V is Canadian. Other than that just don't flash any T-Mobile specific modems or radios and you should be good.
Ok so the kernel and the radio are not tbe same things. Im sorry I am totally noob in this.
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Don't sweat it. We've all been there before. There should be a sticky in one of these sub-forums with a TON of information about what everything is.
And yes, the kernel and radio are not the same. Think of the kernel as the engine powering everything and the radio as what interprets the signal you get from your provider. It's a bit simplified, but it's an accurate description. As long as you avoid flashing T-Mobile modems and radios you should be in the clear. To be honest, I've messed with radios before and it's really not worth the hassle 9 times out of 10 so you're really not missing out being with Videotron.
I have no doubt that stock kernel is and always will be the best kernel possible for this phone. Sammy has done a great job! Kernel devs will do their job(fix and break what they fixed before then break it again so you become a flash addict) but stock kernel will remain the best choice at the end.
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SmartassV2/SIO. Not to mention overclocking and other optimizations.
Your argument is invalid.
And flash some roms and kernel just to try can break the phone? Will the performance will stay the samdme?
And thank you for all your answer.
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Sorry if it's it's off topic . I want to flash my kernel with Trinity
I'm wondering which is compatible, due to many many files for different roms and etc, for my phone which is Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999, rooted and stock everything. I'm also a noob , too. Brick my phone once and i don't want it to get replaced . LOL .
And I also want to install the AwsomeBeats v3 mod . Is this mod compatible for all Android phone ?
Any suggestions or help will be much appreciated .
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And flash some roms and kernel just to try can break the phone? Will the performance will stay the samdme?
And thank you for all your answer.
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It's possible, but not likely. If it was that easy to break the phone there wouldn't be such things as nightlies (ROMs that are updated pretty much every week night). I've had a few instances where I flashed the proper kernel, but it wasn't compatible with my phone. It's a simple enough fix, but nothing close to soft or hard bricking my phone just by flashing. Just make sure you don't do anything stupid like removing the battery mid flash, run out of battery mid flash, flash a ROM for a different carrier, flash a kernel for the wrong carrier (although kernels aren't TOO picky).
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Sorry if it's it's off topic . I want to flash my kernel with Trinity
I'm wondering which is compatible, due to many many files for different roms and etc, for my phone which is Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999, rooted and stock everything. I'm also a noob , too. Brick my phone once and i don't want it to get replaced . LOL .
And I also want to install the AwsomeBeats v3 mod . Is this mod compatible for all Android phone ?
Any suggestions or help will be much appreciated .
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To be honest I was interested in trying Trinity myself, but gave up on that. I couldn't figure out what the hell was what and which was the most recent due to the naming of the different versions. Unless there's something you REALLY want that only Trinity offers my only recommendation is to move on. Or find someone here who has a signature saying they use Trinity and ask them which version you want.
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I have no doubt that stock kernel is and always will be the best kernel possible for this phone. Sammy has done a great job! Kernel devs will do their job(fix and break what they fixed before then break it again so you become a flash addict) but stock kernel will remain the best choice at the end.
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I'm glad you are happy with the stock kernel. However, not every kernel works the same for everyone. Therefore, stock is not the right choice for everyone.
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Hello XDA community!
After doing lots of reading about rooting and installing ROMs, I have a few questions:
1. By rooting your phone, or installing a new ROM, does it touch upon/delete the storage and installed apps, or does it leave those alone? (Like a "repair" installation of Windows)
2. If needed, will the use of Ti Backup to reinstall my storage/apps affect the outcome of the root?
Lastly, I was wondering about which method would be the most simple. I know this is a very subjective question, and there will be lots of opinions, but what I'm mainly looking for is a stable 2.3.6+ with the newest wifi modem capabilities, and CIQ removed.
Thanks much,
Haz
Rooting does not affect apps. A custom rom however does as most of the bloatware will most likely be removed.
Whitehawkx just released his updated rom Juggernaut to the latest build. I would go that route if your looking for a good rom.
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Ok, so rooting doesn't affect apps. Does it affect any local/USB storage?
The Juggernaut "4.0" looks promising, but my only concern is that there is no mention of whether CIQ is removed or not.
Rooting doesn't effect storage either and I am sure ciq is disabled in that rom.
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Hmm, nothing specific in the changelog regarding CIQ...
Out of curiosity, which setup are you using?
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It does not mention CIQ because CIQ is disabled in the Kernel, and the ROM uses THIS kernel , which has CIQ removed ...
If your rooted you can use clockwork to do a full system backup before you do anything.
Titanium can backup the app data. You may have to download the apps again. Not a big deal.....
Any ROM you flash follow the instructions to the letter on how to flash.
Good Luck
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There are countless Youtube videos walking you through the entire process. It's not as difficult as you may think and after awhile you won't give it a second thought to flash a new ROM or Kernel. It is not without risk however but if you mess something up there are instructions for that too and help when needed. Watch a few videos and when you're comfortable, give it a try.
I'm new to Android and I have to say that as long as you do your research and follow instructions you won't have a problem. I'm running the new juggernaut. Wifi calling is working quite well. Remember to flash the new modem
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First of all, yes you should root! You'll love your phone twice as much. Not to diss any guides here but the video on this page made me most comfortable to root mine.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
Just don't download roms from there they are out dated lol
Thanks everyone, I'll do some more research.
I think I'll test out Juggernaut soon!
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My wife gave me mine on Friday night (late anniversary from Tues/early Christmas), I rooted it and flashed Juggernaut 4.0 this morning (while she was still sleep so I wouldn't hear any complaints, lol). No need for fear if you do your research and diligently follow the steps.
How's the battery life on juggernaut?
I noticed it overclocks the phone, which will most likely affect it.
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So i'm deciding to use a route that is as stock 2.3.6 as possible, plus wifi, minus CIQ. Mr. X's looks promising.
Regarding the modem, how do I know if mine is already up to date? My phone is already updated to TMO's 2.3.6 OTA update
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hazmattt said:
How's the battery life on juggernaut?
I noticed it overclocks the phone, which will most likely affect it.
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I'm using juggernaut and I like it. The power widget in the notification bar is much better then the stock one.
It's overclocked by default but you can turn it down. With juggernaut, you can download "fauxclock" and underclock the max. A suggestion I'd like to make is use that same app and undervolt it by -25 mV. Undervolting will prolong your battery life even more.
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So i'm deciding to use a route that is as stock 2.3.6 as possible, plus wifi, minus CIQ. Mr. X's looks promising.
Regarding the modem, how do I know if mine is already up to date? My phone is already updated to TMO's 2.3.6 OTA update
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Settings>About Phone, scroll down to "Baseband" T989UVKL1 is the latest ...
But if you did OTA 2.3.6 you should have it ....
Cool, thanks!
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Regarding ODIN
Question:
In the Odin3-v.185 download in Allgamer's How To Root sticky, I noticed there is a UVKID.tar
Will this be an issue since my phone already has UVKL1?
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I'm using juggernaut and I like it. The power widget in the notification bar is much better then the stock one.
It's overclocked by default but you can turn it down. With juggernaut, you can download "fauxclock" and underclock the max. A suggestion I'd like to make is use that same app and undervolt it by -25 mV. Undervolting will prolong your battery life even more.
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Thanks for that info on fauxclock!
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Question:
In the Odin3-v.185 download in Allgamer's How To Root sticky, I noticed there is a UVKID.tar
Will this be an issue since my phone already has UVKL1?
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All you should need is the recovery tar, and the superuser zip to use in CWM after you install the recovery ... You will flash your new rom from CWM
Try this guide ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
I just came over from a HTC incredible s and I have to say this phone is amazing. The hardware is beautiful and I love the screen! The only thing is the lag that is noticable, not to mention the fluctuating battery life
So I'm thinking of unlocking the bootloader and rooting to get some of the sweet custom rom goodness onto my phone. But I was just wondering how the kernels and roms work. I.e. how can I find out which kernel posted in the development section is compatible with which rom? And if I want to put a custom kernel onto a different custom rom how do I go about doing that??
Cheers all
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Just read the manuals. I always use the standard kernel that comes with the ROM.
When rooting, beware to execute every step otherwise your phone will be bricked.
You could just start off by trying a custom ROM to rid the lag. If you still want a custom kernel just read the threads and it'll say what its compatible with usually. Hope this helps, man. Btw, congrats on getting the Hox!
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Just read the manuals. I always use the standard kernel that comes with the ROM.
When rooting, beware to execute every step otherwise your phone will be bricked.
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Please avoid using the term bricked. If you don't follow the steps then the ROM will not boot but that is far from being bricked.
The only sure fire way to end up bricked is by simulate battery pull wile updating Hboot with an ruu.
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You could just start off by trying a custom ROM to rid the lag. If you still want a custom kernel just read the threads and it'll say what its compatible with usually. Hope this helps, man. Btw, congrats on getting the Hox!
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So the kernel dev will say what roms it is compatible with? I had a look at some and they didn't seem to be explicit as to which roms they're compatible with.
And can I clarify that the kernel is in the boot.img? So to flash kernel just fastboot flash boot xxxx.img?
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Well for example- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647993 This kernel states its for rooted stock and custom ROMs. This kernel- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800603 is for AOSP ROMs for the time being. Those are just two examples but just read through and it'll state what kernels are for what. For installation just read the flashing instructions and all will be good, hope I helped!
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Well for example- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647993 This kernel states its for rooted stock and custom ROMs. This kernel- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800603 is for AOSP ROMs for the time being. Those are just two examples but just read through and it'll state what kernels are for what. For installation just read the flashing instructions and all will be good, hope I helped!
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Yea you did, thanks man!
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Let say I want to flash my stock kernel to Note2Core or Perseus, i really want that my phone still has the apps and features of sammy especially
my s-pen, when I flash to this aforementioned kernel versions, does my sammy features will not be available/gone? I know that flashinng custom
rom in my Note II will definitely take some sammy features out, but does this also happen when i flash kernel?
I haven't flash anything yet, but i already rooted my phone and made a Nandroid Bckup...
Peace,
monteC4rL0DOS:laugh:
Anybody? just want to confirm, I'm new to this world.
No
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Also, not all custom roms take away Samsung features, there are roms out there that preserve the stock features of the phone, but all roms are different in what they add/take away.
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No. All your sammy features will still be present and unaffected.
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thank you x100!!!:victory:
i will first try flashing my kernel because still searching for custom roms that best fit my phone. but thank you for the reply, need that really!:good:
MonteCarloDos said:
thank you x100!!!:victory:
i will first try flashing my kernel because still searching for custom roms that best fit my phone. but thank you for the reply, need that
Best thing to go about is to monitor your battery life first with a stock rom. Then try a custom rom for a few days and make a rough comparison to see if the performance and battery life ia beneficial to you. If you want a custom rom with good reliability then you should give Omega v10 rom a try.
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I had a couple question and hopefully you guys can help me out.
I have a gs3 and was looking to install a rom, now do these roms just add features or do they completely replace the default rom? Im I going to be able to do everything I was able to do before the custom rom? Also what does "cm10" or "cm5" mean? Also my phones 4g isnt working, it stays at edge, no mateer if I have full bars. Would a custom rom maybe solve the problem? If I add a custom rom can I revert to stock without side effects?
Thnks
Read and read and Google and Google, or vice versa! And have you rooted and flashed already? If so check your imei and see if it has numbers or just 0 (settings, about phone, status, imei) oh and read some more like the resource guide I created, and Google other things.
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I had a couple question and hopefully you guys can help me out.
I have a gs3 and was looking to install a rom, now do these roms just add features or do they completely replace the default rom? Im I going to be able to do everything I was able to do before the custom rom? Also what does "cm10" or "cm5" mean? Also my phones 4g isnt working, it stays at edge, no mateer if I have full bars. Would a custom rom maybe solve the problem? If I add a custom rom can I revert to stock without side effects?
Thnks
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Buddy my advice to you is read more! And that's being serious because flashing things is no small matter but to answer you're questions.
Flashing a rom will replace the default.
It will change kernel, build, etc. The only thing that wont change is you're modem.
If you did install a touchwiz rom. You're most likely going to do everything you do plus more but make sure its based of T-Mobile... they tell you on the first post of roms.
Cm10 is cyanogen mod and they make asop roms. They best way to describe the rom is watch a video of the nexus stock rom.. u will get the jist of it.
For you're data make sure you're on a 4g area my friend. If u are then personally check you're data and make sure 4g is enabled. Still wont woek then maybe flashing the newest modem might work but be very very careful! !!!!
If u install cm10, akop stuff like that people recommend to odin back to your stock. Look up odin if you do not know what that means.
Ok I answered all you're questions
But truly watch out. From reading you're questions it sounds like you are new and want to learn which is good but keep reading and reading before you flash anything dude. Treat this like programming class and you're fighting for that A
Hit thanks if I helped
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Buddy my advice to you is read more! And that's being serious because flashing things is no small matter but to answer you're questions.
Flashing a rom will replace the default.
It will change kernel, build, etc. The only thing that wont change is you're modem.
If you did install a touchwiz rom. You're most likely going to do everything you do plus more but make sure its based of T-Mobile... they tell you on the first post of roms.
Cm10 is cyanogen mod and they make asop roms. They best way to describe the rom is watch a video of the nexus stock rom.. u will get the jist of it.
For you're data make sure you're on a 4g area my friend. If u are then personally check you're data and make sure 4g is enabled. Still wont woek then maybe flashing the newest modem might work but be very very careful! !!!!
If u install cm10, akop stuff like that people recommend to odin back to your stock. Look up odin if you do not know what that means.
Ok I answered all you're questions
But truly watch out. From reading you're questions it sounds like you are new and want to learn which is good but keep reading and reading before you flash anything dude. Treat this like programming class and you're fighting for that A
Hit thanks if I helped
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You are the man.
What is the full model number of your GS3?
Dude you really look like you won't take advantage of all the rooting capabilities maybe it's best if you don't. Have you ever had 4G? It might be your area, tmobile doesn't cover everything. So custom roms most likely won't improve that, so before you do anything call tmobile and see what's up with that because most likely your paying for a service your not getting. If not then a warranty is in place if they cover it in your area, also let us know if you have mess with some settings in network.
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Since we are asking questions about custom roms... Let's say I install a custom kernel but I flash different rom after that. Would the custom kernel go untouched or would it change to whatever rom is present on the custom rom?
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Since we are asking questions about custom roms... Let's say I install a custom kernel but I flash different rom after that. Would the custom kernel go untouched or would it change to whatever rom is present on the custom rom?
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It changes with whatever rom you flash to my understand, roms comes with their equipped kernels. You should wipe before you move on to next rom
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Yes all ROMs come with a kernel otherwise they wouldn't boot.
Ahh, that's right. Thanks for clearing that up guys
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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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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.