Voodoo kernels for the Mesmerize can be found posted in the Fascinate forums here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871915
Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?
is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?
minepanther said:
is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?
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Yes, that kernal will work with the Samsung Mesmerize.
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Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?
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It is the same one.
done.. working good.. thanks. for all the help from everyone on the forum..
OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.
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OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.
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Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.
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Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.
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OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.
sreister said:
OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.
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Is your phone rooted yet? That app won't do anything unless the phone is rooted.
Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?
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Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?
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For some reason I had to do that, re-root the phone after I installed a ROM that is. Give it a shot and then your Quick Boot app should work.
I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?
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I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?
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If you are going to flash anything, make sure you disable lagfix first. You can do that by either going into voodoo recovery and selecting voodoo and then disable lagfix, or you can put an empty file in the voodoo folder on your sdcard named disable_lagfix.
That said, if you are going to flash different ROM, check to see if it contains a kernel. They should say whether they do or not. I believe that all of the ROM's that are currently available for the Mesmerize are kernel free now. If it did have a kernel, then yes it would replace the one you have installed. If you are unsure and want to check for yourself, all you have to do is use 7zip or winrar and check the zip package to see if it contains a kernel folder in the first level. If not, no kernel.
Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?
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Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?
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More than likely, the update wouldn't recognize your phone as something it was supposed to go on, so you would need to flash back to stock. Unless of course, the 2.2 you get is a custom ROM, which could be possible depending on who gets it first.
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Your post helped answered my question so I'll help answer yours. I was wondering if a rom with less apps would help improve performance, reading your post I'd assume it does. Have you tried quadrant to benchark your phone before and after?
I didn't install any other ROM, just the voodoo Kernel with lagfix - and I noticed a great performance boost difference. Quadrant score was 888 before kernel and now it's 1813. I'll post my score after I change my rom as well.
After flashing this I lost my vibrate functions for calls and sms. After a reboot it was fine.
zarakand said:
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Not a dumb question at all. OCLF is not a true lagfix. EXT2 lagfixes are placebo. They do speed up the phone, granted, and you will get a benefit. But the cost is a huge chunk of your phone's drive. With voodoo, you don't use up precious space creating a buffer. It creates an EXT4 Data partion saving lots of space. If you have Titanium backup, look at your Internal Drive... mine is 1.62GB with 1.39 GB free. and my DB data is 109 MB with 98.2 MB free. I have 192 apps on my phone. When I was using OCLF I had almost no Internal Drive left. Sure my Quadrant score looked good, but my it was inflated. Now, I know I'm getting the benefit of EXT4 plus all of that extra drive space. There really is a true benefit of using voodoo over OCLF. That and you also have added features in the recovery screen.
Hope that helps answer your question.
Voodoo Kernel will work with any rom or? I still have rooted stock USCC.
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im debating between the two tools to use when i get my captivate on thursday... i know compared with the two, there is some that has features than the other.... what would u recommend and what did u use?
Sre. It has OC and a better tether option. Even better would be to use the new hybrid Rom with unhelpfuls kernel. No need to lagfix
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Sre. It has OC and a better tether option. Even better would be to use the new hybrid Rom with unhelpfuls kernel. No need to lagfix
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thanks! i was kinda leaning toward sre! is it really easy to install? i mean ive read the directions and all and looks and sounds easy... i have mac would that make it an issue? it says to use titanium backup before... sorry for the noob question but where can i get the titanium backup?
edit: so i need to root first then do the sre?
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thanks! i was kinda leaning toward sre! is it really easy to install? i mean ive read the directions and all and looks and sounds easy... i have mac would that make it an issue? it says to use titanium backup before... sorry for the noob question but where can i get the titanium backup?
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Once you get your Captivate get Ryan's One Click lag fix and use it only to root your phone. Then you will have Super user permissions, next step would be Titanium Backup available on the market which you need root to get. Next step get ROM Manager donated version off the market and use Clockwork mod recovery through ROM manager to always perform backups before flashing new ROMs or Kernals. Yes, SRE is easy to install. The only trouble you will run into is Odin one click is for windows systems not Mac so you will probably need to have acccess to a windows based pc if you ever eff your phone and need to flash back to stock.
edit: so i need to root first then do the sre?
You should root first so that you have ROM manager and Titanium to back up before flashing SRE. One Click lag fix on the market will do this for you, but only use it for rooting not the lagfix. Tatuyama's ext4 lagfix is better imo.
Unhelpful's Kernal is included in SRE, fyi.
The new hybrid ROM still has some bugs and SRE is as good, imo.
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Once you get your Captivate get Ryan's One Click lag fix and use it only to root your phone. Then you will have Super user permissions, next step would be Titanium Backup available on the market which you need root to get. Next step get ROM Manager donated version off the market and use Clockwork mod recovery through ROM manager to always perform backups before flashing new ROMs or Kernals. Yes, SRE is easy to install. The only trouble you will run into is Odin one click is for windows systems not Mac so you will probably need to have acccess to a windows based pc if you ever eff your phone and need to flash back to stock.
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thank you for ur response! it was very helpful! what if i use parallels and run win 7 and use SRE? if not then i guess i have to use UTB??
Nope, just an update.zip check the developers section. Super easy and no more odin needed unless you need to revert to stock first
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i'm running the non overclock version of sre and the tatayuma ext4 lag fix. so far has been very stable. i'm very happy with the combo.
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Nope, just an update.zip check the developers section. Super easy and no more odin needed unless you need to revert to stock first
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so odin is basically a "factory restore?" and can odin be used only on windows based computers? so once i get my captivate i can go straight into SRE?
odin is a program that will apply factory firmwares to your phone. so whether you want to restore to stock or try some of the newer leaked firmwares available, odin is the tool to use. and as far as i know it is for pc only.
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odin is a program that will apply factory firmwares to your phone. so whether you want to restore to stock or try some of the newer leaked firmwares available, odin is the tool to use. and as far as i know it is for pc only.
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thank you for clarifying. so it is only windows based? parallel's might not work? well i hope when i do run SRE, i will be good! im not really into modifying the phone heavily. just wanna run SRE cuz it sounds very promising and helps make the device run smoother.
i am currently using the non OC version of sre along with the tatayuma ext4 lagfix and i am very happy with it. everything has been very stable thus far.
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i am currently using the non OC version of sre along with the tatayuma ext4 lagfix and i am very happy with it. everything has been very stable thus far.
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can u provide me to the right place for the tatayuma ext lag fix? so why aren't u using the OC version of sre? so u applyed the tatayuma then sre and ur good?
edit: nvm i found the tatayuma... just dont know what to use!!! theres quite a few to choose from!!! how did u all manage to choose the right one???
the tatayuma works very well with sre. the order i went in was flashed to stock rom->flashed sre->installed lagfix. i didnt want to go with the oc version because i think the phone is fast enough as it is and really what is another 200mhz going to do to this phone? as for the lagfix, i went with the ext4 as it has been proven to be more stable than the ext2. for me i am more concerned with reliability over power/speed. overclocking means more heat and more power being sucked out of the battery and we all know this battery is quick to die.
Instructions:
1) Create a folder on your internal SD card called Voodoo. Then create another folder inside of it called disable-lagfix.
2) Make sure the Samsung USB drivers are installed. Installing Kies is a good way to accomplish this. It shouldn't matter which version of Kies you install as they all contain the same USB driver.
3) Download and unzip Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip.
4) Right click on Odin3_v1.81.exe and run it as administrator.
5) Place your phone into download mode. Do this by powering it completely off and then holding down both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
6) Make sure your phone shows up in Odin as COM##.
7) Click the PDA button and choose PDA_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.tar.md5.
8) Press Start.
9) If the phone doesn't automatically reboot after it completes the flash, just pull the battery and then replace it and turn on the phone.
10) You should now be rooted and see the Superuser app installed on your phone.
Optional post root procedures:
-You may want to install BusyBox from the Market after rooting. It's required by some root applications.
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
-If you would like to enable Voodoo lagfix, just delete the Voodoo folder you created on your internal SD card and reboot.
-You may access CWM recovery while using the kernel you flashed to get root. To access it, power off your phone and with the phone powered off hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release.
-You may install my Infused v2 ROM if you wish. Just enable Voodoo lagfix and then follow the instructions titled "Installation from stock or from Infused v1" in my thread. You will not experience the known bugs listed for the ROM like us AT&T owners.
--Downloads--
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
Here are the mirrors for the rogers kernels: (By threi_)
Minus folder for both (and other Rogers stuff will be added)
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
I do this for fun so you shouldn't feel any obligation to donate, but here's a link if you want to. Donations of any amount are very much appreciated.
thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!
xchaotiKittenx said:
thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!
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Yep. ## just means some number, any number.
Com port number doesn't matter; hence the ## designation. Your computer will assign whatever I/O port is currently available. May not always be 05. just as long as you wait 'til one is assigned.
ahhh awesome thanks guys! I just wanted to double check =) I'll let you know how it goes !!
Update: Done super easy and super fast..kinda scared me how fast it finished xD but it didn't erase anything at all ! woohoo ^^ Thanks again Gtg!!
I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x
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I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x
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Chewy gtg neede u on irc a while ago
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Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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Flashing a kernel doesn't erase any data at all. The kernel is what makes the system boot and work, but it isn't tied to your apps at all.
An analogy I can think of is when you change an engine in a car(change a kernel in a phone), none of the CDs in your radio/songs on your mp3 player(apps/data on your phone) are effected at all.
xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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kernel are backend, drivers and such. they are independent of the rom And data. roms can also be flashed without clearing data even in Odin but many devs write scripts that wipe because left over data can cause many issues, especially if there are roms for different carriers and different OS versions available.
Ahhh i see! both very helpful responses thanks guys makes a ton more sense now !!
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Nice to see some other Canadian Infuse Owners!
You guys(and gals!) rooted?
Yupp i agree ! I was wondering where we all were lol. I am. Are you on stock chewy?
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yeah am still on stock, waiting for GB to 'mature a bit'. Also looking forward to some OC action with the kernels.
Edit: I was rooted with GTG465x's rooting kernel for a few days , then had a couple days with lagfix on, it was much faster! Back on stock one now mostly because I REALLY missed the accelerometer sensor.
Is a fix for the sensor issue in this kernel possible? Any other known bugs?
Am I right In thinking that its best to stay out of clockwork kernels, and to flash back to e3 for daily driver duty on the phone.
Would it be feasible to get a Rogers Kernel with Voodoo and Lagfix on e3?
Thanks for any help!
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Instructions:
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
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I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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U can flash kernels. Alone
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esuohe said:
I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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You need to flash the Infused kernel first and then flash back to the stock kernel. The Infused kernel is what does the rooting.
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So this kernel is based on stock Rogers but with root and voodoo lagfix...please correct me....thanks
No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.
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No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.
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thanks.....i read further in the OP that i can go back to stock kernel w/o loosing root. well lagfix is awesome! specially for me who wants stock ROMs....
Ok so am familiar with android, and regularly flash and tweek my nookColor, but this phone is just WOW!
Ditching an iCrap4 for this phone was the best idea I had in a while, and within an hour after buying it I rooted it (had to do other shopping) . But there is so much more to choose from for an actual android device. The thing is I want to stay on stock 2.2.1 for a little while, until I do a lot more studying on roms.
Ok so here are my questions after tearing thru the searches with several different phrases:
1: Can I flash different kernels on stock rom? I keep getting many threads and read thru them hard but can't find the answer. Looking at Community Kernel 8.
2: Darn, reading thru other threads while creating this post fried my brain, forgot what 2 was.
Thanks y'all.
Yes You can! . I have flashed many different kernels on stock rogers infuse 2.3.3 with odin. I dont see why you wouldnt be able to on the AT&T version.
Sweet! Now to read up on odin, but will SGS or CWM work on the stock? That was the second question.
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Sweet! Now to read up on odin, but will SGS or CWM work on the stock? That was the second question.
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SGS kernel flasher works fine on stock ROOTED 2.2.1 ROM. I believe CWM is flashed/installed when you flash the community kernel in SGS kernel flasher or other method. I can't remember off-hand as it's been a while since I was on stock froyo for any length of time. LOL.
You will probably also want to read up on Heimdall as well. It's a good method of flashing pretty much anything to your phone and Odin can be finicky sometimes. Personally, I've never had a problem with Odin but knowing how to use both is a good idea. You know, just in case.
Even sweeter then, and I have CWM already, so that will get replaced? No problem.
This is gonna be hectic keeping all the stuff for the "andros" seperate. lol
I'm really itching to flash a rom, but this thing is set up like I like it, and it was a pain getting her there.
That is why I am waiting to flash, I'll get bored with the way it looks in a week or so, and start over.
Plus RESEARCH is crucial.
Thanks y'all
Ok flashing community v8 now and this voice is telling me it has 5 mins left, oh that is cool!
Now how do I tell if it took? What should cpu spy say? And I still have the green CWM. ( using rom manager, think its ok but can I switch it?)
3 button takes me to Red CWM 2.5.1.3 Voodoo lagfix. It wont let me get to my actual mSD card though. Is that normal?
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Ok flashing community v8 now and this voice is telling me it has 5 mins left, oh that is cool!
Now how do I tell if it took? What should cpu spy say? And I still have the green CWM. ( using rom manager, think its ok but can I switch it?)
3 button takes me to Red CWM 2.5.1.3 Voodoo lagfix.
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Yes, you would now be on red cwm. Your fine
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
Edited while you posted about mSD card, but see the Kernel took, my DA self wasn't paying attention.
Do I even need Rom manager? Its CWM is 2.5.1.2
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Ok flashing community v8 now and this voice is telling me it has 5 mins left, oh that is cool!
Now how do I tell if it took? What should cpu spy say? And I still have the green CWM. ( using rom manager, think its ok but can I switch it?)
3 button takes me to Red CWM 2.5.1.3 Voodoo lagfix. It wont let me get to my actual mSD card though. Is that normal?
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I don't think rom manager does us infuse owners any good so you can install it but I've read it doesn't work all that well with our phones. It worked flawlessly with my n1 but support for infuse is not there yet.
I've never been able to mount the SD card in red cwm if that's what you were referring to. The community kernel does not overclock so really you just take advantage of the ext4 fs and voodoo lagfix (robot voice lol).
Hope this helps.
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So everything is going good, trying out different radios now as service in my area sucks!
I have run into a small problem though, I really want a different boot animation, but there is no bootanamation.zip in the system/media folder on the stock rom. Just a bunch of .qmg files. Can I just add the file and it work? I was gonna try it, but wanted to see if anyone else was a guinea pig. Dont wanna screw something up too bad.
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So everything is going good, trying out different radios now as service in my area sucks!
I have run into a small problem though, I really want a different boot animation, but there is no bootanamation.zip in the system/media folder on the stock rom. Just a bunch of .qmg files. Can I just add the file and it work? I was gonna try it, but wanted to see if anyone else was a guinea pig. Dont wanna screw something up too bad.
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if your on stock i believe they are located somewhere else, but the main question is why are you still on stock??? :O
want good battery life and performance? CM7 is the way to go. yeah you can get prolly the same off infused or other roms, but thats after numerous tweaks, tweak this change that, tighten that up, loosen that up, delete that, add this blah blah blah. in my experiences, CM7 is the best out of all of them.
just my 7 cents.
Is everything (bluetooth) working on CM7 (HDMI doesn't I know)? Weird issues of any kind?
That or Serendipity are what I am looking at.
Bluetooth is the only buggy thing. But I don't use it so it doesn't bother me. Other than that its amazing.
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Sounds like my ROM then, I use it on my nook, so it will be familiar.
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Sounds like my ROM then, I use it on my nook, so it will be familiar.
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Yeah, battery life is around 15-16 hours for me with 20% left on it when i get home to charge it. this is after some music texting quick searchers and what not. could be better if you really really work the battery though but im fine right now.
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So everything is going good, trying out different radios now as service in my area sucks!
I have run into a small problem though, I really want a different boot animation, but there is no bootanamation.zip in the system/media folder on the stock rom. Just a bunch of .qmg files. Can I just add the file and it work? I was gonna try it, but wanted to see if anyone else was a guinea pig. Dont wanna screw something up too bad.
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If the bootanimation.zip isn't in system/media try data/local. I don't currently have an infuse, in waiting for mine , but other phones I've owned have had the zip in data/local... Good day
Tried data local, but I think the only way to get custom is to have a custom rom. No boot.zip on phone at all using a searcher.
it has to kernel enabled too... Once you get on CM7, if you do, it will be in the media folder.
jonrobertd said:
So everything is going good, trying out different radios now as service in my area sucks!
I have run into a small problem though, I really want a different boot animation, but there is no bootanamation.zip in the system/media folder on the stock rom. Just a bunch of .qmg files. Can I just add the file and it work? I was gonna try it, but wanted to see if anyone else was a guinea pig. Dont wanna screw something up too bad.
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I'm on the latest KJ4 leak and there wasn't a bootanimation.zip in the media folder neither. All I did was drop what bootanimation.zip I wanted into that folder a BOOM goes the dynamite
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
Tried that too, no luck.
So Im lookin at S7, but coming from stock ROM, with infused 2.0 kernel, I know I need the infused GB kernel after flashing the ROM, but do I have to wipe system and DATA, and start customizing my stuff again? Or just format system, cache and dalvic, flash rom and kernel, fix permissions, and go? Then my phone should be the same with all stuff there, just updated to a better ROM.
I recently flashed dman's UCLB3[Rooted, Deodexed, Busybox, Zipaligned] ROM.
I went back to the stock kernel to get video back, because it is an important feature to me. I read through the entire thread to find all the post-flash fixes.
However it is unclear to me whether I can/should re-enable voodoo lagfix. I am guessing the answer is the kernel will only work with an RFS file system.
The Infuse did seem a bit faster before I disabled lagfix.
brian Marshall said:
I recently flashed dman's UCLB3[Rooted, Deodexed, Busybox, Zipaligned] ROM.
I went back to the stock kernel to get video back, because it is an important feature to me. I read through the entire thread to find all the post-flash fixes.
However it is unclear to me whether I can/should re-enable voodoo lagfix. I am guessing the answer is the kernel will only work with an RFS file system.
The Infuse did seem a bit faster before I disabled lagfix.
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stock kernel run on rfs. everything works.
custom kernel with recovery runs on voodoo; no video, hdmi.
if hdmi is not a necessity: try zeus stock base
qkster said:
stock kernel run on rfs. everything works.
custom kernel with recovery runs on voodoo; no video, hdmi.
if hdmi is not a necessity: try zeus stock base
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Thanks Qkster.
I actually read through much of the Zeus thread, but wanted to try something a bit less intimidating first.
I don't care about HDMI. It is a pain to use with the Infuse anyway. Video playback a must for me though. I put the ROM's kernel back on the phone last night to do a nandroid backup. I'm going to flash Zeus tonight and try it out.
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stock kernel run on rfs. everything works.
custom kernel with recovery runs on voodoo; no video, hdmi.
if hdmi is not a necessity: try zeus stock base
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Thanks for this. I had the same question. After a considerable amount of effort, I managed to get Dman's rooted etc. stock UCLB3 ROM going (using a combination of methods!). Voodoo Lagfix was amazing. Not only did the system seem smoother, but my wifi was amazingly fast. I'd love to switch back to Voodoo Lagfix, but if I can't film or watch vids, I can't (I don't need HDMI though). Would you recommend flashing a different kernal to get similar performance results but with video? I've noticed that you mention Entropy quite a lot. As interesting as the custom ROMs look, each one is missing a feature that I need!
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Thanks for this. I had the same question. After a considerable amount of effort, I managed to get Dman's rooted etc. stock UCLB3 ROM going (using a combination of methods!). Voodoo Lagfix was amazing. Not only did the system seem smoother, but my wifi was amazingly fast. I'd love to switch back to Voodoo Lagfix, but if I can't film or watch vids, I can't (I don't need HDMI though). Would you recommend flashing a different kernal to get similar performance results but with video? I've noticed that you mention Entropy quite a lot. As interesting as the custom ROMs look, each one is missing a feature that I need!
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If you want to run dmans rooted stock, IMO, the best way to run it is with entropy DD kernel. The latest is not yet available yet, but the 3.4.2012 is available without hdmi.
Flash the ROM. Download the kernel. It's in cwm flashable format. Flash the kernel in cwm.
Boot into recovery. Go to voodoo menu. Check the lagfix status. If it's already enabled, you're done. If it's disabled, you need to toggle enable next boot and system file conversion on.
Reboot and voodoo conv will take place.
If you cannot access the extra micros, you'll need to edit the vold.fstab file
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If you want to run dmans rooted stock, IMO, the best way to run it is with entropy DD kernel. The latest is not yet available yet, but the 3.4.2012 is available without hdmi.
Flash the ROM. Download the kernel. It's in cwm flashable format. Flash the kernel in cwm.
Boot into recovery. Go to voodoo menu. Check the lagfix status. If it's already enabled, you're done. If it's disabled, you need to toggle enable next boot and system file conversion on.
Reboot and voodoo conv will take place.
If you cannot access the extra micros, you'll need to edit the vold.fstab file
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Thanks! I'll give it a try. This info may be up somewhere else (and if so, I'll find it): can entropy DD be flashed from SGS Kernal Flasher? Also, Voodoo is currently disabled (following the instructions from Dman). Would it make a difference if I enable it before flashing entropy DD?
One other question: would it be bad to use your entropy one-click package on the rooted stock?
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Thanks! I'll give it a try. This info may be up somewhere else (and if so, I'll find it): can entropy DD be flashed from SGS Kernal Flasher? Also, Voodoo is currently disabled (following the instructions from Dman). Would it make a difference if I enable it before flashing entropy DD?
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Yes. sgs kernel flasher is fine. Make sure the kernel is in zip format.
Don't enable voodoo until you are on DD.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA
qkster said:
Yes. sgs kernel flasher is fine. Make sure the kernel is in zip format.
Don't enable voodoo until you are on DD.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA
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Done! Thanks for your help.
Edit: Just stopping by to say that this combo (DD+rooted stock) has been working brilliantly! I'm a big fan now of VooDoo and entropy's DD. I'll be dropping some coins their way.
I have latest dd kernel in revolution
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Done! Thanks for your help.
Edit: Just stopping by to say that this combo (DD+rooted stock) has been working brilliantly! I'm a big fan now of VooDoo and entropy's DD. I'll be dropping some coins their way.
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good work, whizz.
try the heimdall i put together that you can flash in DL mode..it can't get any simpler to get to where you want to go. have fun
hemiball
That is definitely the easy way to go
hello.i am rooted and on 2.3.6..i would like to update to anything above 4 wither kitkat or jellybean,,i have read that cwm recovery has to be above 5 i believe and want to know how i can update to last clockword and once i have down doe which is a good rom to try..thank you!!!!!
sorry thought it was rooted but its not..been reading and everything says use superoneclick,where can i get a working zip..most ones i have found are taken down!!!!
Lumin30 has a thread/tutorial somewhere in here that is very helpful.
Cheony81 said:
hello.i am rooted and on 2.3.6..i would like to update to anything above 4 wither kitkat or jellybean,,i have read that cwm recovery has to be above 5 i believe and want to know how i can update to last clockword and once i have down doe which is a good rom to try..thank you!!!!!
sorry thought it was rooted but its not..been reading and everything says use superoneclick,where can i get a working zip..most ones i have found are taken down!!!!
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Use this, it is the holy grail, and a great step by step from lumin30
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
Ok I went there but superclickone is no longer available. What do I do..
Cheony81 said:
Ok I went there but superclickone is no longer available. What do I do..
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I have a copy in my Drive. Can you access it here? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7XC32cBAM3STUtXOThuQ1c4NUE/edit?usp=sharing
SuperOneClick isn't going to help you get the version of CWM you need to flash an ICS/JB/KK ROM. I recommend you read the guide that 2 people already mentioned to you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
I know it's a long read, but lumin made sure that it is extremely easy to follow. One bonus is that if ANYTHING goes wrong with your phone, all you have to do is use your Heimdall One Click file to restore your phone to a working state. It's worth investing your time in learning how to use it.
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SuperOneClick isn't going to help you get the version of CWM you need to flash an ICS/JB/KK ROM. I recommend you read the guide that 2 people already mentioned to you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
I know it's a long read, but lumin made sure that it is extremely easy to follow. One bonus is that if ANYTHING goes wrong with your phone, all you have to do is use your Heimdall One Click file to restore your phone to a working state. It's worth investing your time in learning how to use it.
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I think the OP updated his original post that he thought he was rooted, but then updated to indicate to that he now realizes he isn't actually rooted, or at least that is what I understood it to mean.
@Cheony81, if you are rooted, FB is correct, and Superoneclick will not do you a bit of good, however, if you are not rooted, then you do indeed need to get root first, and you can use the file, but read Lumin's guide, and go step by step. It really is that awesome a resource. Follow it to the letter.
yes i made a mistake i thought it was then i downloaded root checker and said i wasnt rooted...on the drive link provided do i pick any of the superoneclick,and also on that thread with directions part of the kernel we need to flash after it is rooted,do i flash Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 1.1 rc1 or Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix? thank you for help
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yes i made a mistake i thought it was then i downloaded root checker and said i wasnt rooted...on the drive link provided do i pick any of the superoneclick,and also on that thread with directions part of the kernel we need to flash after it is rooted,do i flash Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 1.1 rc1 or Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix? thank you for help
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It was a zip file I posted there, Drive may break the file out when you click the link, but you want all of them at that link. You need to download everything into a folder on your computer. Go to File in the menu and then "download", don't download the individual files. Also be careful as many anti virus programs will strip a file out of the zip called "zergrush" it deems suspicious, it isn't. Just suggest you turn off you A/V before downloading and unzipping.
ok got it rooted...im at the kernel part just dont know which one to flash..flash Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 1.1 rc1 or Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix? thank you for help
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ok got it rooted...im at the kernel part just dont know which one to flash..flash Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 1.1 rc1 or Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix? thank you for help
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I used AntonX's Basic with a twist
is this the page i want to be on and which one do i pick..https://github.com/AntonX
Cheony81 said:
is this the page i want to be on and which one do i pick..https://github.com/AntonX
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No, follow the links in the Guide. If you click AntonX's link, it takes you here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25115050&postcount=1&nocache=1&z=7337067450862378
You want to then select the latest version (1.1.3) here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/74713966/1.1.3/sms-T959V-KJ6-antsvx.v1.1.3.zip It should auto download, and then flash using the SGS4G Kernel Flasher App in the Play Store
ok download version and transfer it to sd card..and use the sgs kernel flasher to flash it...
Cheony81 said:
ok download version and transfer it to sd card..and use the sgs kernel flasher to flash it...
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Yep, that easy.
will this install clockword recovery or twrp?
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will this install clockword recovery or twrp?
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It has CWM 5 built in.
Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 Kernel
BML, don't flash if you have partitions converted to MTD.
Use at your own risk, I take no responsibility for anything that may happen to your phone because of this kernel.
This kernel is for those who don't want to be on the very cutting edge (CM7) but rather want stability without sacrificing too many recent features. It is based mostly on Bryan's 0.0.2d commit that supposedly never had problems with silent reboots. I made some changes to the config to bring it even more to the standard Samsung VibrantPlus in terms of hardware settings, but at the same time to optimize it for speed. I will add only tried and true features to this kernel, the ones that other kernel developers have used successfully.
Special thanks to bhundven (Bryan), FBis251, TeamAcid.
Features
initramfs from TeamAcid, including CWM5, SuperSU, forced ext4, etc.
Usual CIFS, TUN. I didn't include FUSE, if anybody needs it let me know.
BLN. Use BLN Control app from market to activate.
Voodoo Sound so paid app is not needed. Voodoo Sound app from market is required. Once installed, enable Smart Amplifier, it's the best thing you can do to improve music listening experience with our phone.
jhash3 for faster hash calculations. Used widely across the kernel, especially in networking.
OC/UV support with extended frequency table. Added 600Mhz, 900Mhz, 1.1Ghz, 1.2 Ghz, 1.3 Ghz, 1.4 Ghz. Use SetCPU or Xan's Voltage Control to enable and control frequency and voltages. Tegrak can be used only with no-OC/UV version.
ondemandX and smartassV2 governors. One of these should probably be preferred over stock ondemand. Change with SetCPU or similar.
TinyRCU. More lightweight version, it fits better our single CPU system.
Swap support, although I don't recommend using it.
SIO and BFQ I/O schedulers in addition to noop, deadline, and cfq that we already have.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25115050&postcount=1
ok cool thank you..now if i want to go to any rom above 4.0 like kitkat or jellybean which rom should i use and do i need to upgrade cwm?
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ok cool thank you..now if i want to go to any rom above 4.0 like kitkat or jellybean which rom should i use and do i need to upgrade cwm?
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Most ROMs have either CWM or TWRP built in, so you just need to read the OPs requirements for each, and you can use various ROMs to "step up" your CWM version to get it to where you want it in order to flash JB or KK Roms.
For example, if you flash CM9 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730954 it requires you be on at least CWM version 5.0.2.7, but the ROM will upgrade you to CWM 6.0.1.2 as a result of installing.
ok cool thank you for headds up..is that rom stable and above 4.0? or do you recommend on using...sorry for all questions...is this one any good and is it stable....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2401059