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Hey Guys,
I just recieved my galaxy s2 4g yesterday. I have already rooted it and installed the recovery (yay). My question is, can I install the rom from the official ICS release from the UK on my US phone? Or will I have to wait till samsung rolls out a US update?
Also if I can use the UK rom, which one should I use?
Thanks!
hitsndc said:
Hey Guys,
I just recieved my galaxy s2 4g yesterday. I have already rooted it and installed the recovery (yay). My question is, can I install the rom from the official ICS release from the UK on my US phone? Or will I have to wait till samsung rolls out a US update?
Also if I can use the UK rom, which one should I use?
Thanks!
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You can't flash any thing from a non epic touch 4g unless you want a brick ...the international is gsm please read the dev section really good it doesn't sound like you know what your doing ....
Please make sure you read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
It may save you
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In general, anything in the news/wherever about ICS labeled "Galaxy S II" has little to do with this phone. Only things Specifically labeled for the SGSII Epic Touch 4G are relevant.
We have different hardware, most importantly radios, so the software is pretty much deadly to our phones.
And yes, if you read around a bit in general section, you'll see a thread started about twice a day with that same question.
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kingdazy said:
In general, anything in the news/wherever about ICS labeled "Galaxy S II" has little to do with this phone. Only things Specifically labeled for the SGSII Epic Touch 4G are relevant.
We have different hardware, most importantly radios, so the software is pretty much deadly to our phones.
And yes, if you read around a bit in general section, you'll see a thread started about twice a day with that same question.
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Thanks man, I appreciate your help!
hitsndc said:
Thanks man, I appreciate your help!
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Srsly, read the thread epix4g posted. Good luck! ;-)
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Of course you can don't listen to these guys....be advised tho, if you do you may brick, if it works lemme know hehe
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As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
Man 90% of the time memebers don't read the "everyone read this" thread on any forum
Mostly cause its just filled with rules and etiquite
How have to capture there attention with the title
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Tell me about it, I guess you just be glad you did and move on
Lol it was my idea I just pmed it to Mr.highway
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incubus26jc said:
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
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That's slick!:good:
hard brick - a pretty paperweight (tonight)
should have been more careful, soft bricked the phone, 2 times trying to change the dpi.
once trying to flash a rom - the rom flash, took it to QHSUSB_DLOAD mode, not impressed but i'll take this downtime as a time to relax.
Another way to avoid a brick; Don't use a mod, theme, tool or ROM until it's confirmed by multiple people in the community that it's working properly. Read the last 3-4 pages of a thread
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fergie716 said:
Another way to avoid a brick; Don't use a mod, theme, tool or ROM until it's confirmed by multiple people in the community that it's working properly. Read the last 3-4 pages of a thread
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What fun is that?
piiman said:
What fun is that?
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lol
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Simple...
Do like we all have done: read everything you can find and then ask an intelligent question. Otherwise, XDA denizens get grumpy... :cyclops:
Aint' that the truth, I'm one of them!
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Man 90% of the time memebers don't read the "everyone read this" thread on any forum
Mostly cause its just filled with rules and etiquite
How have to capture there attention with the title
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I agree with you, I ended up with a soft brick stuck at the samsung glowing logo after trying to unroot because I got a crack the front plastic near the headphone jack. I managed to reset the flash counter and install the rom but odin failed at the end. Now I'm hesitant to flash another ROM. Anyone else here waiting for JellyBean Rom? Definitely take your time and always make sure your computer installs the drivers before doing anything! I got BB to exchange it for me since they couldn't get it to boot and the mystery crack wasn't my fault. I only had it for like 3 days IN A CASE TOO. Happy Flashing dudes.
I'm just glad i saw a forum for the gs3. I would've bricked my phone after i got it.
Another bricker my own fault went to unroot to take in for service and went and loaded a wrong .tar file of the stock system. Anyway...not looking for sympathy..just wanted to say thanks for the forum that gave me the tools to fix my mistake :thumbup:
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Just a question that seems to pertain to this thread, what's the difference between sprint sgs3 android development and original android development?
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xblackvalorx said:
Just a question that seems to pertain to this thread, what's the difference between sprint sgs3 android development and original android development?
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Original is usually built from scratch/source. Android development is based from stock, leaks or ports
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Original is usually built from scratch/source. Android development is based from stock, leaks or ports
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So as long as it's in the Sprint sgs 3 forums it's safe?
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You are correct sir!
biglos201 said:
I agree with you, I ended up with a soft brick stuck at the samsung glowing logo after trying to unroot because I got a crack the front plastic near the headphone jack. I managed to reset the flash counter and install the rom but odin failed at the end. Now I'm hesitant to flash another ROM. Anyone else here waiting for JellyBean Rom? Definitely take your time and always make sure your computer installs the drivers before doing anything! I got BB to exchange it for me since they couldn't get it to boot and the mystery crack wasn't my fault. I only had it for like 3 days IN A CASE TOO. Happy Flashing dudes.
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Mystery crack is the best
The Archangel said:
As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
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I think I just made that mistake...wrong directory in a mirror...
ANyhow I ended up with a QHSUSB_DLOAD device...looking hard to unbrick...
I was thinking of giving LG another shot, and picking up this phone. I am surprised that there is still no development for yet. I'm not to sure that I want to pick this up anymore if it is locked down and still has no one working on a solution.
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Which variant you gonna look at? The ATT had a unlocked bootloader and a AOSP Rom for it. (Not officially out yet). There are pictures in the clockwork recovery thread
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Jhoopes517 said:
Which variant you gonna look at? The ATT had a unlocked bootloader and a AOSP Rom for it. (Not officially out yet). There are pictures in the clockwork recovery thread
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Wait what? Unlocked bootloader for AT&T version is available? Sorry, been out of the loop, this new excites me!
There has been significant progress on both the ATT and Sprint models, check the development threads in each of those respective sub-forums. Hopefully some of that will spill over into the international section here as well.
Not available. Not yet. But you can actually follow the development of it. And something might be happening tonight in the next 3-4 hours.
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There is a lot of progress being made for the AT&T and Sprint variants but I asked on IRC a couple days ago if they would also be applicable to the international (the ones we got in Canada) versions and the answer isn't clear yet. Hopefully that is the case!
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There is a lot of progress being made for the AT&T and Sprint variants but I asked on IRC a couple days ago if they would also be applicable to the international (the ones we got in Canada) versions and the answer isn't clear yet. Hopefully that is the case!
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Yeah I'm in Canada so I'm looking at the Rogers version. Hopefully the progress in the AT&T progress well help us out.
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^^according to the team leader working on the Optimus G (thecubed), after they smooth everything out on the ATT and Sprint models, Canadian variants and Korean variants are next (in that order).
Its out prjoect freegee. Ill be unlocked soon
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drwario said:
Its out prjoect freegee. Ill be unlocked soon
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Yeah just finished reading the thread. Awesome! I'm going to hold out until the Rogers variant gets unlocked. Hopefully there will be a price drop too. Not that it is currently expensive. Looking forward to getting this phone for sure. I love my GNex, but the new nexus 4 just didn't tick my boxes the right way.
**Update**
I couldn't wait. I just ordered it Plus I got them to get it to me for $49 after a $50 MIR. Sounds like a fair price to me.
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brunswick000 said:
Yeah just finished reading the thread. Awesome! I'm going to hold out until the Rogers variant gets unlocked. Hopefully there will be a price drop too. Not that it is currently expensive. Looking forward to getting this phone for sure. I love my GNex, but the new nexus 4 just didn't tick my boxes the right way.
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I couldn't wait. I just ordered it Plus I got them to get it to me for $49 after a $50 MIR. Sounds like a fair price to me.
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I was in the same boat. Though it looks more and more like there's just att and sprint development. Nothing at all for canadian version. And who knows if there will be any development. Ah well there's always a place to sell my phone and get an N4 if I get tired of it. Lol.
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I am in the same boat (living in Canada), I want this phone too and the N4 didnt really do it for me besides the timely updates and being the first to get them. With the Optimus G being practically the same phone as the N4 I am very tempted to get this but without development for it, it is pretty much the only thing keeping me back from getting it.
I got the telus variant, and god this thing is blazing fast!
And, the bloatware from telus is realy kept to a minimum, only one link to download the app that recommends some apps. So, if you don't want any, you don't have any!
The interface is pretty much like the Samsung's one, but better. The additions of nice features like the menu on the drop down menu, the apps on the lock screen, things like that are pretty usefull. And, they put a backup utilities it there, nice touch!
the unlocked bootloader will bring most likely more fun and more open roms, but as of now, the stock rom is pretty good!
I am remaining hopeful that the development for this phone will come. The developer, or one of them, "thecubed" who put together the "FreeGee" exploit to unlock the bootloader has stated in his thread that the Canadian, and Korean variants will be next to get the treatment. In that order as well. Just a matter of time I think.
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brunswick000 said:
I am remaining hopeful that the development for this phone will come. The developer, or one of them, "thecubed" who put together the "FreeGee" exploit to unlock the bootloader has stated in his thread that the Canadian, and Korean variants will be next to get the treatment. In that order as well. Just a matter of time I think.
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He said Rogers, Telus.. and so on in that order are next.
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t1mman said:
I got the telus variant, and god this thing is blazing fast!
And, the bloatware from telus is realy kept to a minimum, only one link to download the app that recommends some apps. So, if you don't want any, you don't have any!
The interface is pretty much like the Samsung's one, but better. The additions of nice features like the menu on the drop down menu, the apps on the lock screen, things like that are pretty usefull. And, they put a backup utilities it there, nice touch!
the unlocked bootloader will bring most likely more fun and more open roms, but as of now, the stock rom is pretty good!
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If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
brunes said:
If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
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If they need a system dump for the Rogers variant i can figure it out. was on IRC for the first time today. didnt see anything on there?? unusual format compared to traditional forum. ill take another look and pose the question. im no dev, but im willing to do what i can to help.
Rogers is done
Yeah just saw that. So happy I knew I made a great choice with this phone. Can't wait to get rolling with new Rom's. Patiently waiting.
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brunes said:
If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
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Well, from my "diagonal read" on the AT&T forum, it seems they already have the dump.
I recently am an owner of a SGS3. And it's quite a change if you have had a blackberry before.. ( Yes I know those things are things from hell ) Yet, I've seen things on the web about rooting and flashing rom's and mods etc. I read the Ref Guide which is stickied. But still.. I have no clue about it all. The only thing I want to do is have a ICS Status bar on my phone, you know the status bar with the blue icons. I've already downloaded one from the play store but that one is crap. Now, I am on Android 4.1.2. and yeah I really want some more and simple info. And definitely want the status bar.
Thanks in advance!
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If I'm thinking correctly you would want something like CM10. 1 or AOKP or a tw rom that you can theme to look like ICS
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Exactly! The thing is i dont know what to do preferably i want to installn cm 10.1. I just need some info on it about the risks and how to install. Then I should be able to install it.
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Everything you need, save CM itself, can be found in my signature.
What Blackberries did you have? I had the 8380 with VZW then the 9700 with TMo.
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Cm is a bad idea for someone who doesn't even know what it is or what anything in the reference guide is for that matter. The OP probably barely knows how to work android it seems. I prefer them to learn their phone before trying to root and flashing things I can see many part coming from them about their phone being dead and won't turn on.
Read some more and watch YouTube videos on this phone and learn what rooting/flashing custom roms are. For your phones sake. PM me with any questions and I will simply link you something to read.
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@OP, I do understand. I went from a blackberry to an HD2 and now to the sg3. I've hacked the heck out of all 3 devices. XDA is a most excellent place to learn all things android. Follow the advice given and read, read and read some more. If I, a 54 year old grandma can learn the ins and outs of all these phones, I know it's possible for anyone else to do it too.
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Glad I stepped in when I did, the OP has a I-9300, links that would've been given would have ended up with him and a fancy paper weight and a headache.
mt3g said:
Glad I stepped in when I did, the OP has a I-9300, links that would've been given would have ended up with him and a fancy paper weight and a headache.
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Just learned this also.. I have yet to find a forum for his device.. Does it exist?
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I already sent him the links http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563
mt3g said:
I already sent him the links http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563
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Check link it showed up as nothing
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I just clicked on it and it takes him to the i9300 forum, his phone....
I recently purchased an s3 and I'm a bit confused about the different methods I've seen for rooting.
Is one method preferred to another?
I'm learning how different this phone is from the evo 4g I've been using for the past 2.5 years.
This thread has a lot of answers to almost everything you may want to know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38172219
The second and third posts list roms, kernels and mods
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fitz420 said:
I recently purchased an s3 and I'm a bit confused about the different methods I've seen for rooting.
Is one method preferred to another?
I'm learning how different this phone is from the evo 4g I've been using for the past 2.5 years.
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Easiest way to root is to use Odin and install your custom recovery and then the team epic root zip. Just make sure you install all the drivers for your phone first
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Not sure if ur a techy or not... I am not. I purchased a program called one click root. I may be made fun of because I paid money but that's what I was comfortable with.
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bigpappags3 said:
Not sure if ur a techy or not... I am not. I purchased a program called one click root. I may be made fun of because I paid money but that's what I was comfortable with.
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Being made fun of is better than having a "brick"! When I got mine I didn't want to take time to study up (coming from HTC) so I did the same....
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Thanks. Those one click programs usually scare me more than the step by step methods.
I'm not worried about which is easier, just if there is a preffered method. I believe I have found my answer after reading FAQ again and watching the videos linked from it.
Thanks again.
fitz420 said:
Thanks. Those one click programs usually scare me more than the step by step methods.
Thanks again.
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Qbking has a bunch of videos. Very easy and I've done it a bunch of times. Just familiarize yourself with Odin and you will be fine.
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alaman68 said:
Qbking has a bunch of videos. Very easy and I've done it a bunch of times. Just familiarize yourself with Odin and you will be fine.
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Hahaha. Just finished rooting via his videos. U were right, alaman, didn't even last a week without rooting. I forgot what an ad looked like.....no more of that crap
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Hahaha. Just finished rooting via his videos. U were right, alaman, didn't even last a week without rooting. I forgot what an ad looked like.....no more of that crap
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I know I'm late to the party, but here's my two cents:
As far as I'm aware, all of the various guides (and toolkits) actually use the same method (although, the toolkit does have a tendency to bork the wifi). It's just really the packaging they come in. Whenever I recommend a guide to people, I always link this guide by Skunk Ape. It's intuitive and explains each step quite well, with pictures and clear instructions. I've never had someone come back to me asking for clarification after reading that guide.
Hope you enjoy your rooted phone!
Gotta say.....so far these s3 forums seem really friendly. Thanks for all the advice guys.....really digging this phone and forum so far
If this was the evo 4g forum and I started a thread like this some dude with 20 posts would have already flamed me and called me a noob......hahaha
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Gotta say.....so far these s3 forums seem really friendly. Thanks for all the advice guys.....really digging this phone and forum so far
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Welcome to the Sprint forums! We're generally nice people. The only time you really see the ugly side is if you flash an international Rom to your phone (which bricks it, btw). That's when the sarcasm comes out.
Just stick to Roms made for our phones (d2spr, not i9300) and you'll be fine!
So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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Everyone on here would probably recommend a different rom. I'm currently running msg&chubbz rom. It's pretty stock, does have a lot of features from gs4. Does have "minit settings" which allow you to change battery icon/color, clock color/location, and some others, but besides these changes its pretty stock. I was clueless to s-offing my brothers evo lte, but I got it eventually. HTC phones are a little more confusing to most people.
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I recommend trying the ones you like, all at least a weeks time then deciding for yourself. But since you asked TPR 'cough' 'cough'.....
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I recommend trying the ones you like, all at least a weeks time then deciding for yourself. But since you asked TPR 'cough' 'cough'.....
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Haha, I'm an AOSP guy myself, but yes, The People's Rom has quite a vibrant (and vocal!) community, most of which are kind and like to help others out.
fitz420 said:
So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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For a truly stock ROM you can check out freezas thread. He has all the latest Sprint updates and so forth. You can't get any closer to stock than that. I also recommend TPR. They are really great over there.
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If this was the evo 4g forum and I started a thread like this some dude with 20 posts would have already flamed me and called me a noob......hahaha
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Tpr and morphology is fantastic.
If want to see the ugly side the sgs3 forum, flash an international rom and ask why your phone is bricked.
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What? No one brought up M.O.A.R? my fav. TW and I can customize all day long.
Seems you're already rooted, but I have to give a shout-out for topherk pushing skunk ape's rooting guide. The guide is so well-written and gave me just what I needed (custom recovery and root). For someone new to rooting, it was the best IMO...
:thumbup: topherk
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So this isn't the Evo 4g forums?
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