CyanogenMod 7 test still a lot of bugs though

cynogen never officially release for galaxy s right? wow, already long time, must be really hard to make for our phone

Custom rom is where u get the unofficial update from developer. The right way is to get it from samsung, through kies (which is the official one). Themes is like a package where modification made to notification bar, wallpaper, home screen, dockbar, drawer etc. Basically its customize the interface of our sgs. Custom rom basically is a modified version of official rom. They were made to provide a better response, customize, speed, and add many addons which will make our sgs snappier. An official rom is available through regions; meaning different region will get different update, different modem. This cannot be altered if u are on stock rom. However, a custom rom allows u to have different setup; different modem, different kernal etc.

1. Yes and no. It can look exactly like an official rom (if u wanted to) or u can have a heavily customized interface.

2. U can syc with google contact to back up ur contacts. To backup sms, use sms backup+. For apps, normally we all used titanium backup (free/paid - but it requires the phone to be rooted first) or my backup pro (paid). But if u allowed google to backup ur application , once u have flashed to custom rom, the phone will automatically restore ur files when u logged in (only if u allow for automatic restore; can check this through settings>privacy>mobile backup and restore)

3. Kernal act as a layer between hardware and software. It controls the process, ram management, network etc. U can either a) installed custom kernal while maintaining ur official rom or b) installed custom kernal with custom rom

4. Well. All those problem derived from a stock rom. With custom rom, u can minimized (if not eliminate) most of the problems.

5. Definitely! It is easier than installing a custom rom! Just u have to ensure that u can access 3 button download mode.

6. When u brick ur phone (cannot enter the phone,cannot enter download/recovery mode thru 3 button combos, stuck in boot loop; practically ur phone screwed), here comes the homemade jig. Basically it tries to enter the download mode (although it is impossible when ur phone does not respond). It consists of resistor and micro usb.

Ultimately, u can go to the front page and read the whole thing. Its virtually impossible to brick ur phone if u read all the steps and follows them. Happy flashing!

Have you guys experience any problems with your Bluetooth? I don't have problem pairing my phone with mu Bluetooth headsets but I can seem to use my phone to effectively transfer files to other phones.

What do you guys have to say about this?

First of all, I would like to thank TS for answering my questions so patiently. But I still have some doubts.

1. How can I improve my SGS speed without lossing the original UI from Samsung???

2. I heard Titanium Backup only work for ROOTED SGS. As My SGS is still with original Samsung ROM and not rooted yet. Can it really function in my SGS?

3. Does it mean if I just do Kerneling on my SGS, the apps and data in my phone won't be deleted and I don't need a backup? Does kernelling improve the speed of my apps and scrolling??

4. Do I need to backup the original ROM/ Firmware before flashing to my new custom ROM? (It Clears the doubt of Question 5 as well)

How you can help again. Many many thanks.

I'm using the Speemod kernel in my phone, with the touchwiz UI, nothing else tampered with. It's fast, blazing fast and probably nothing else you'd wanna do with it. Flashing the kernel won't delete your data + etc, but it's recommended to do so. But so far I've flashed two different kernels and both do not delete my data.

I'm on stock froyo + k12R speedmod kernel. Works fast.!

I agree with you to a certain extent. But that doesn't mean a layman cannot learn to tinker their phone.

Depends on what your definition of medium usage. As to mine, the phone lasts all day long. It is definitely worth it despite tegra2 phones are coming in a few months.

I'll have to find another phone to test this.


Like cod33 said, it is the default one coming from insanity rom. There are plenty more beautiful one. I can find you a link on how you can make your own one. Not now. If you are impatient, you can google this.


Exactly. I stop treating normal person like they cannot learn on their own discovering on how to tinker their gadgets.

I downloaded the background app from my browser. Wallpaper as you guys seen in the screenshot I posted . Works great.


The bug list looks non critical. Too bad my usb cable broke down I have been wanting to flash CM7.


1. Just flash a kernel like speedmod. No need to back up or to be rooted.
2. Must be rooted for tb to function. See first post for rooting instructions.
3. Yes, no need back up. Although it is advisable to do so. Improves performance and smoothness radically!
4. No need. Stock official firmware is available online.

My bluetooth seems to be working fine. I normally transfer from laptop-hp and hp-hp with no hiccups. Mind telling whats ur hp spec?

1. there are custom roms without theme. meaning that you get all the best experience from the custom rom with the original look.

2. no, you need to be rooted, most backup application need root. rooting is easy for our phone, google: z4root xda, it is and application, install it, press the root button, walah your done, you have a rooted phone. now you need to install busybox, https://market.android.com/details?id=stericson.busybox (man i starting to love this web market).

3. yes, kernel does improve performance of the phone. from my experience, no, it does not wipe your app

4. nope. you can always download the firmware again at samfirmware. look at the asia region (green colour) all the firmware starting with DX__ is our region firmware

urm. I don't quite get you man. What specs are you referring to?
those below in my signature?

Before this can can u transfer files thru bluetooth? Maybe it wasnt ur hp fault. How bout the other hp (the receiver)? Have u tried transferring to other hp/ laptop as well? Flash back to different rom/kernal if nothing works.

Hi all bro, my SGS manufactured on OGOS 2010, it is possible I send for warranty to fix GPS issue? I bought it with Maxis.

wonder if anyone met this problem before ... was playing Tank Hero, then the screen just stuck there, both menu and back touch button lit up and phone went totally not responsive ...
had no choice but to take off the cover and remove battery ... my battery was manufactured in August 2010 .. no tempted to do the gps fix ...

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Added on February 4, 2011, 9:31 am@silentser, i found it!!! .. the battery article!! .. it was posted by cradle back in v11 (i think) ...

This post has been edited by alvinz: Feb 4 2011, 09:31 AM

Yes, i experience b4 (phone hung) while playing the facebook game. At that time i still using Darky ROM.

Wanna ask about the backup and restore function located at CWM Recovery, What are differences among:
1. Backup DATA: data + dbdata + cache
2. Restore
3. Backup All
4. Restore All (Be careful!)

reporting back from gps hardware fix .. it was super easy, but shit happens and sadly i broke the antenna ... damn emo now ...

it was seriously so easy, till it made me curious and i tried to pry the down part of it end up whole thing came off ... opening the cover was relatively easy, search for rectangular holes on the side and put in a small flat screw driver then slowly pry it open, each sides consist of 2+ holes .. do it under a table light, the easiest hole to spot is beside the volume rocket, it is hidden below the chrome part ..

i am now hoping if anyone here familiar with electronics, is there any conductive glue so that i can just glue it back or the only way is by soldering? now living without gps, lucky still got data plan for google map ...

i tried dy with other phones. but still the same. but it has been this way with my new phone. but it got worst after i rooted it.

Er.... You mean google map is using data plan. Not GPS??

How about the external gps receiver which u can pair to sgs wirelessly to solve sgs gps problem? Not sure whether it can work now tht u hv broken it. Not sure it works by bluetooth or wht. Happen to see once in xda I think. Anyone familiar wth tht device?

sorry to hear that that why people always mention dont go happy bending........

the only solution i heard was soldering, if you still under warranty, put it back all together and just say your gps suddenly stop working.