yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
Some of the ROMs port over system-specific apps and libraries. For instance, the 'stock' Acer libraries won't support Netflix streaming; replace one of the files with a lib from a different tablet and bingo! Technically you can do the same thing using Root Explorer etc.; consider the various ROMs as pre-packaged replacements.

I'm personally a vanilla fan, although I will probably experiment with some 3rd party kernels in the future (not a full ROM replacement) because I like seeing how fast I can push my CPU without crashes ;)

And as stated above, if you do anything with any of the pre-installed apps etc. once rooted (say, replace the wpa_supplicant file with one that supports ad-hoc networking) be sure to keep a backup of the original in case the next OTA checks that file.
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
I have no custom rom installed its just currently the easier way to Do a system backup.something Acer should have giving us.but that's another topic.the cwr recovery will let you backup your system.
[Acer Iconia A500] artisticcheese:
MyBackupRoot will do that as well as Titanium backup without modifying boot loader and having possibility of bricking device in the process.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colhavoc:
Hi,

I've got a stock Bell Galaxy S2 that I would like to root to freeze some of the bloatware and sim-unlock my phone, in case I go state side sometime in the future. Problem i'm having is, the guide that is posted http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1153&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fandroidforums.com%2Fgalaxy-s2-all-things-root%2F367935-samsung-galaxy-s2-root-guide-updated-12-00-pm-bst-jul-03-2011-a.html&v=1&libid=1311941723228&out=http%3A%2F%2Fxdaforums.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1075278&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fandroidforums.com%2Fgalaxy-s2-all-things-root%2F&title=Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20Root%20Guide%3A%20Updated%2012%3A00%20pm%20BST%2C%20Jul%2003%2C%202011%20-%20Android%20Forums&txt=Official%20i9100%20KE7%2FKE8%2FKF1%2FKF3%2FKF4%2FKF2%2FKF3%20download%20and%20Root%20Guide as a sticky does not contain any kernel or download information for flashing back to stock kernel for the Bell SGS II. My PDA and Kernel do not match any downloadable ones. Is there another way to root my SGS II or am I stuck?

Information I get from my phone when dialing *#1234#

PDA: GKG2

Phone: GKG2

CSC: CKG2

Build Info: Tue Jul 12
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Canadian DJ:
You can flash a custom kernel via odin. If your still totally stock you should make sure that you back up all the stock files before you flash something else. currently there is no way of going back to stock for the bell sgs ii
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colhavoc:
Wish I would have read this before I rooted it. Oh well, i'll deal with it until the Bell kernel comes back out to get rid of the triangle. So far though, it is unlocked and Bloat Freezer works amazing.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pterry30:
You can get rid of the triangle by using a usb jig. Turn off the phone. Plug in usb jig. Puts it into download mode. Pull out battery to tun off. Restart phone. Yellow triangle is gone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Electroz:
Who mentioned a yellow triangle? I believe the discussion is about getting back to stock kernel/firmware in case you need warranty support.

EDIT: Opps, didn't realize he did mention it. pterry is right, the jig is the easiest way to get rid of it!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avneetsidhu:
any news on a bell kernel?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] commenter:
Yep! Bell Stock Firmware is now available. Thank/s Intratech!

Guide:

[ROM + Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KF1-2-3-4-, KG1-2-3-5-6-7, KH1-3 Download - xda-developer

UGKG2:

[ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash - xda-developers
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 2dmaxhtc:
Can someone please post a video of gingerbread, just a piece of gingerbread just to hold use over well use as in the ones that haven't got the update yet. Please and thks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
Load a rom..... nothing different in looks in the update.......

That's what she said...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
Here's some gingerbread for you. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX4NT3iDuRE
[T-Mobile LG G2x] SefEXE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df2ZsfqV3us

Did you see this? Not much of a difference, hahaha.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
-----------8-14-----------

1.Upgrade MIUI to 1.8.12 (130811). No FC anymore! And the internal 2GB mass storage is accessible! This version is great! Unless DO NOT USE BUILD-IN BACKUP, or all your sd-card apps will be unaccessible! (stockwell is working on this)

2.Since I'm kinda like MIUI, and this job is really time consuming, I decided that I'll only update MIUI in the future.

3.Include all the historical data of MIUI in this release, so that you can see MIUI is really improving!

-----------8-7------------

1.Upgrade MIUI to 1.8.5 (070811). Sometimes I found FC quit frequently. Still testing...

2.Upgrade Oxygen to 110805. System benchmark improved!

3.Battery not tested due to time shortage. And I still don't know how to test hardware video acceleration. May anyone help?

-----------8-2------------

1.Upgrade MIUI to 1.7.29 (010811). This ROM fixed the FC problem due to wrong build.prop. The performance looks same.

2.Change the test method of battery. I turn on the phone, turn of WIFI/BT/GPS/APN, and wait for 8 hours (during the night). In the next morning, I record the battery level left. I haven't test HW stock ROM yet. So far, MIUI is better!

-----------7-31-----------

Upgrade MIUI to 1.7.29 (310711). This ROM is GREAT! It not only fixed the bugs (video recording, audio recording, etc), but also improved the performance dramatically! The benchmark of MIUI now is even higher than Oxygen! I think that's due to the latest Android 2.3.5.

But the only problem for MIUI now, is that there are toooooo many FC!

-----------7-30-----------

1.Update battery power consumption, according to Katu2006's opinion and test result. Thanks mate!

2.Upgrade Oxygen to version 110730. It fixed the 720p video recording, and the benchmark seems even better!

-----------7-29-----------

Hi guys!

I just transferred to HW U8800 from SE X1 (WM). Since I've made an X1-ROM benchmark and it was pretty useful for some friends there, I think probably I can do the same thing here as well. So, that's why I make my first post of this.

I'd like to thank the cooks that contributed so much for our U8800. Without your guys, my U8800 is just an ordinary phone.

I'm just using my U8800 for 2 weeks, and still learning Android system. So, if you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Finally, I'm not a cook or expert on this. Definitely I might make some mistakes, and that means NO offense to any cooks or personnals. I just want to contribute some efforts to someone might in need. I also want to use this for the decision of my U8800 ROM.

Cheers!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] cirnocirno:
That's cool to keep a sheet with current roms performance level and stage of usability.

I would want you to continue working on updating as it's hard for some to keep track which rom is up to date and which rom is fastest :)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
It's good to know that my work is useful. I'll try my best. But it's very time consuming, as you can imagine...

Anyway, thanks!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] vlc_marcos:
very good really. i saw that you didnt test the battery life, but you cant say nothing about this?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
You are right. Battery life (or power consumption) is very important. But I have to find a proper way to do the test! You know, just let the phone wait for a whole day and night is not a effective way (and I myself have to use the phone!). Is there any suggestions?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] vlc_marcos:
something like normal use, if you have another phone to use, you can think about a test like 30 sms to your self or another number, 3 or 4 benchs let the music player work during 2 hours and one or 2 youtube movies and the rest left it alone to see how is his behavious on idle
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Vk_:
I've been playing gameloft's Dungeon Hunter for a few days now and noticed that it practically sucks the juice out of the phone. So maybe use that game, or one similar? You could monitor battery consumption AND performance. And, it's also entertaining! :)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Isamu_Dyson:
Aaaaaaaaand...

And you could run the game while keeping wifi and bluetooth on with max brightness ^^
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] katu2006:
Ok, I've been testing ALL versions of Roms available at this point and I can tell you that playing a game is not a relevant test, as everybody is interested in power draining during normal daily usage, with Wifi and BT all all the time, 1-2 calls/day, 2 email accounts with push and some browsing (weather/news etc).

What you should do is install each Rom and use it with all options mentioned always on and measure the time it takes to fully discharge.

I've done multiple tests, on B160/B137/Miui/Oxygen etc With all options mentioned above, I NEVER got more than 24h with stock Roms, to be frankly honest, NO FROYO based rom stock/custom has ever gone over the 24h mark for me.

Both Miui and Oxygen have absolutely amazing power drain, over night I lost like 7% of the battery and with everything mention always on, I get at least 40h.

You should correct the statement with the power drain, as Miui and Oxygen have MUCH better power drain if not twice as better compared to stock Roms.

Another thing you got wrong is the hardware acceleration, which is available in Oxygen.

At this point in time, there is nothing better than Oxygen and thank God that is available, cause the Froyo Roms are terrible, especially in terms of power consumption.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] jiangheng90:
I think you are not able to refresh it that fast,because Oxygen is updating every day recently:D
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
OIC. I think I need to find a more effective way. Is there any battery lasting benchmark software?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
Thanks for you advice. I'll try that game!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
THANKS MATE!

It's good to know that someone is also testing the ROMs, and can share some of the experiences. I think the hardest thing for me is the battery test. I've revised the result, according to your opinion.

And about hardware video acceleration, when I use Mobo player, it seems always very laggy, no matter which ROM I use. So, how to prove that the hardware acceleration is on?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
I do believe that cooking a ROM is much complex and time consuming than testing one. :P
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] clarkmu:
Your work is excellent! Thanks !
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Gefjon:
Escellent overview China_1. Thank you!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] d3xtr0:
great work m8 :)

ps: I have a doubt, did you put the cpu freq at 800mhz? because both (miui and oxygen) has the cpu at 1ghz per default.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] katu2006:
It's hard to tell when GPU is used and when it's not, but in my view, actionscripts (which are used when GPU is not required/unavailable) are sometimes as fast as GPU in rendering simple things.

I may be wrong here, but this is just my understanding...

The best way to tell if GPU is active is by measuring the frames/sec...on action scripts you usually get lower FPS...That's why in testing Quadrant, you get much more points in 3D rendering tests, when having hardware acceleration active.

If you search on the market for "OpenGL Test" or "OpenGL Frame Rate Test", these should test the GPU specifically.

There is an example here:

http://www.yeahbutisitflash.com/?p=2447
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
Nope. I just used the default CPU setting. So, this might be a reason why Oxygen has such a high CPU score.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
I know basically what GPU and hardware acceleration means. And, to turn on hardware acceleration, you need the support of: 1. hardware; 2. O/S and driver; 3. software application. So, to prove that a certain ROM is h/w acceleration supported and measure the performance, we need to find a compatible software.

And, there are usually two kinds of h/w acceleration: 3D animation, and HD video.

U8800's GPU is Adreno 205, shoud be very good at 3D. But the performance is not that good. I think we need more optimization of the O/S and drivers.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
New update:

-----------8-2------------

1.Upgrade MIUI to 1.7.29 (010811). This ROM fixed the FC problem due to wrong build.prop. The performance looks same.

2.Change the test method of battery. I turn on the phone, turn of WIFI/BT/GPS/APN, and wait for 8 hours (during the night). In the next morning, I record the battery level left. I haven't test HW stock ROM yet. So far, MIUI is better!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
Updated for the latest releases.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] China_1:
1.Upgrade MIUI to 1.8.12 (130811). No FC anymore! And the internal 2GB mass storage is accessible! This version is great! Unless DO NOT USE BUILD-IN BACKUP, or all your sd-card apps will be unaccessible! (stockwell is working on this)

2.Since I'm kinda like MIUI, and this job is really time consuming, I decided that I'll only update MIUI in the future.

3.Include all the historical data of MIUI in this release, so that you can see MIUI is really improving!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stkiswr:
I have an Evo and use SBC charging kernels. I have a few friends with Tbolts and am trying to learn more about their phones as I rooted one of them. Is SBC an option for Tbolt? It makes a dramatic difference for me as far as battery life but I haven't read any posts mentioning it.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.s:
Southern Baptist Convention charging? No, I don't believe that praying for more battery capacity works.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackHoleSlam:
Mike.s u made my day by far best comment of the week but to answer the op's question no there isn't anything like that for the Thunderbolt
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stkiswr:
Thanks. All I needed to know. Didn't know if the same charging issue that all stock evos have playground tbolts. Where you unplug the charger at 100% and get a drop to like 95% in just a few mins
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
http://revolutionary.io/ this should be very very very interesting...
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] StormMcCloud:
But later today is too far away!!!

Sent from my HTC EVO View. 7" of 4g fury!
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
Agreed...I'm kind of pumped...actually I'm really pumped. I've been compulsively checking twitter, xda, and alpharev/unrevoked websites all day. :D
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] KuriKai:
They updated the site now, they have announced what it is
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] VIPPER2004:
Seems to be out, who is gonna test it ;)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Deerhunter48:
Needs HBOOT 1.10.0000 - imho only for those flyers with the OTA Update 2.00.405.3
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] KuriKai:
I tried it and got S-off :D
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] ElAguila:
How long did it take for it to complete for you? Also did you download and install the drivers they had linked? I have drivers already installed and the tool finds and identifies my device but I don't know if I should remove the drivers I have installed and use the ones they link to. Also do I need to restart the View into fastboot before running the tool?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] KuriKai:
I used Ubuntu, so simple to do in Ubuntu
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] RalleD:
Yep, works!

S-off without any probs.

Installed CMR right away.

Cheers,

Ralle
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
I never got the ota and I'm still on 1.10, plus for those who aren't it looks like it supports the view that has the 1.13 hboot so I think we should be alright.

EDIT: It worked like a charm...I love ubuntu..
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] ElAguila:
I got S-Off on my view. Now does anybody know if there is a recovery image that will work with it? Cant flash the zip to getroot until we have a recovery image for the view.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Deerhunter48:
My Flyer is on HBOOT 1.07.x - the OTA should bring the 1.10 - or not?

Tool says:
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
I never got a system ota, the only ota I got was the live viewer. I've been 1.10 since the get go.

AlphaRev always does version checking, so if I had to guess it probably just means that they didn't have one to test it on. If I was you, I would drop them a line on irc, twitter, or their website and ask them about support for 1.07
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
On ubuntu it asked me if I wanted to download the clockwork mod recovery for the flyer, did the view not have one? Also, teamwin just published a new recovery image so you may ask agrabren on twitter if there is a possibility of a view compatible recovery image, I'm not sure if theirs is specifically for the evo 3d or not.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] TDQuiksilver:
I wasn't aware that there was a CWM recovery for the Flyer? :confused:
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] andmaf:
Also, I think you can still flash a new rom with only s-off, you just have to name it to the name of the update file..
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] alexckma:
I am stuck at: Acquiring root (Method 3)

It's been stuck there for quite some time now...
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] YOSEFE:
Mine has been sitting on "Acquiring root <method 3>... for a long time. Is this normal? Did you experience them same?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] ElAguila:
Do you have the view or the flyer? Flashing from windows or linux?
[XPERIA X10 General] davelinders:
Download this ftf file for flashtool.

X10i_2.1.A.0.435_CUSTOMIZEDARO-ARO GENERIC 1241-1846:

http://www.multiupload.com/4HAO78HS6A

After flashing this ftf you need PC Companion to let it update to 2.3.3.
[XPERIA X10 General] simonsgray:
Got anything for x10a?
[XPERIA X10 General] davelinders:
You can install this tft file for getting the update I don't know if that works on A x10a.
[XPERIA X10 General] -PiLoT-:
theres already a gingerbread thread
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vivekkalady:
Good News Guys

At last I have Rooted The [I9003] XXKPE Gingerbread Firmware

Updated Guide :

XXKPH

1.) After Flashing to new Firmware , Go to Downloading Mode By pressing volume down + menu button + power button and Flash the Phone Using the PDA file of the [I9003][CWM] ClockworkMod Recovery porting for I9003

(GT-I9003_PDA-XXKPE-fixed.tar)

GT-I9003_PDA-XXKPE-fixed.tar

2.) Root USing SOC

3.) flash PDA with the normalboot.img.tar attached below

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16737945&postcount=146

Enjoy !!!

XXKPE

Guide For Rooting

Note:Before rooting, make sure your Samsung I9003 Driver is already installed if not you will stuck up at "Waiting for device"

1.) After Flashing (2 times [unknown CSC problem]) To the New ROM (XXKPE) Go to Downloading Mode By pressing volume down + menu button + power button and Flash the Phone Using the PDA file of the [I9003][CWM] ClockworkMod Recovery porting for I9003

(GT-I9003_PDA-XXKPE-fixed.tar)

GT-I9003_PDA-XXKPE-fixed.tar

2.) Now You Can Root The Phone Using Any SuperOneClick (kernel panic occurs like in KP9 & kp7 - no problem)

(I Used SuperOneClickv2.0b1-ShortFuse)

NOTE: After rooting, you wont have busybox, so if you require commands like cp, download busybox installer from market and install busybox.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
Great work. Will try tomorrow.. Lets wait for feedbacks about this..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Isn't this the same thing as that chinese guy said? Wifi works? Connecting is one thing, Actual loading of a page is another :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kishen80:
where is normalboot.img.tar ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
I think so part.. Only this is more detailed and understandable :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amarisi:
You didn't attack this file. Is the one included in the original PDA file of the firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
I think the normalboit.img.tar he means is the cwm..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vivekkalady:
yes but you cant install the file directly

that's why i created this version of file

anyway it works Fine

That's what we all Want :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vivekkalady:
No dude

I have attached the file

First the attachment failed

now i have uploaded the file correctly

Check the first post
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amarisi:
Thank you, just flashed. Gonna check if it worked well.

EDIT: it works flawlessly. Thank you again.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
iLol'd :D ATTAACKKK!!!

Srs Note: It's on Skin's page if anyone is curious the KP9 Release
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kishen80:
vivek good job bro...thanks all working now
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
Will link this to my thread :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sidiotman:
now wifi it ok

thanks

root ok

wifi ok

superuser ok
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] christopher2018:
Do i need to flash twice before flashing the GT-I9003_PDA-GB-KP9- UPDATED.tar?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Yeap, It works! .Good Job Viv! The net is alive!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] bulimic:
good job dude..! tnx..!ill try this tomorrow..:D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
it proves that there is nothing in android that we cant hack...!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vivekkalady:
Thats up to You dude

Because If your camera and your CSC (*#1234#) is working fine then you dont have to flash twice

(I have to flash twice for my CSC to be valid. first t was showing unknown)

This method is just for rooting (this doesnt depend on how many times you flash)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] manrock111:
WOOOOOOHO

at last after reading lots of lots(all gb updates) pages,

vivek just u make me to flash my phone to GB

thanks i will share result currently i am downloading
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
Here.

Just Google SOC v1.9.1!

And do not post multiple copies of same query. You post once, everybody can see it. This isn't PM or DM..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kumar.gaurav85:
got it. many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] urbaninculture:
iam noob on this, is my first time.

i want root my scl, i need enable the re-partition or not????

a pic to explain my question. im correct????

sorry for my very bad english
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
No. Re-partition is only for flashing latona (.pit file)..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
If you enable repartition. Then you will need to reflash your firmware. Good Luck.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kirankowshik:
Installed Applications

Hi Vivek..I have XXKPE on my device and have been using it for some time..I have 2 questions

1. If I want to root now and flash the PDA file, would my existing applications be gone? Or will they be there on my phone?

2. If I want to unroot it, what is the procedure?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
1)nothing will happen to your apps:D

2)u can unroot with leo's cwm unroot or super one click:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kirankowshik:
SGSL Rooted Effortlessly!!

Thanks Vivek for the steps..Rooted my SGSL effortlessly..also installed Touchwiz 4.0 and njoying it..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] urbaninculture:
thanks!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vivekkalady:
New XXKPH Firmware Can Be Rooted also

Guide UPDATED
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Can't press thanks on the first, Hence I'll do it on your last :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] neutronz:
XXKPH stuck on step #6, SOC getting freeze
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Use SOC 1.9.5
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] hieutrinh85:
thanx mate. worked like a charm. Been forever looking for a working method to root my i9003. got in so much trouble rooting. almost giving up rooting. Until i found the new official rom and this post of yours. :) U r a life saver. Once again, thanx matey.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Your welcome chief :)! Glad I helped :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] satya3684:
succefully completed step one...but got problem with rooting as it is always showing wating for device..so i dropped it and went to step 3 of flashing normalboot.img.tar...i reinstalled my device drivers and tried rooting again now it got past waiting for device but got stuck at step 6....plz help
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] blondbread:
Using SOC 2.0.1 I ticked USB debugging. That did the trick for me.