as long as you can go into download mode, you are safe.

2.3.3 meaning xxjvk or miui? which instructions are you following? which step?

MIUI RC2:

- upon rebooting, all my apps from previous rom begins installing. this causes a lot of lags. I had the same experinece with cm7 as well. Once everything is installed, I was able to explore miui.
- interface looks nice, a lot more polished. but there's some problem with white link on white background.
- i experience some choppiness in the interface
- wifi strength is lower
- got corrupted IMEI and no baseband.
- changed kernel to bilbao and try to restore efs using rootexplorer but failed. It says insufficient space left in that partition
- tried to flash modem by cwm, link from cm7 page. but baseband is still not there
- thus cannot make & recieve calls. girlfriend is angry.
- will wait for the next cm7 release

XXJVK:
- looks the same as xsjpj
- wifi strength looks low as well
- tried to root using fuguroot. but stuck in odin at param.lfs. Got soft brick , re-flashed XXJVK.

Yup, read in the posts but it is not in the first page. that's why I skipped that step. miui rc2 is nowhere near a release candidate status. it should still be labeled as a beta.

You need 7zip http://downloads.sourceforge.net/sevenzip/7z920.exe to get zimage. then create a .tar file using 7zip and put that zimage inside.

I tried twice rooting by fuguroot and still fail. will try another method

Update: I was trying to reflash xxjvk when my desktop suddenly shuts by itself! I was worried about bootloader corruption. luckily I still can go into download mode! Now i've finished flashing xxjvk for the third time

- successfully rooted with cf-root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...150&postcount=5 (download the jvk one)
- good thing about cf-root is that you don't need to reflash stock xxjvk kernel.

i just flash xxjvk. imei is now restored.

I feel it is stable enough for daily use. Battery dropped 1% over 3.5 hours only! Feels a lot more stable than miui. Better to wait until cm7 is more complete.

Can replace swype keyboard from insanity rom found in the thread's first page.

Download the rom with updated bootloader. Link in theandroidsoul.com

Over how many hours?

If localisation is not important and not sending back for warranty claim, better to flash 2.2.1 firmware like zsjpj

Impressive. Certain UI elements feel smoother than froyo. The only thing missing are enhancements found in a custom rom

I'm following supercurio's twitter. Seems like he hasn't got any reply from samsung. But I'm not aware that locking bootloader infringes on gpl licence. If it does, we can expect lawsuit on companies locking it.

- I flashed with the updated bootloader.
- Can flash back to eclair or froyo but need to downgrade the bootloader. To know if you are downgrading, see in the the downloaded rom has "Sbl.bin" file. For example, ZSJPJ firmware I downloaded from samfirmware has this. I've tested this and it works.


Insanity rom is always the rom I go back after testing many roms

Rooting with cf-root http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=41132114
No need to extract anything, just flash cf-root by odin

- no need to root first if you don't want to:
1. Backup /efs folder - Recommended, so that you won't lose your IMEI number. See first page for backing up IMEi number using sgstools
2. Backup apps & data - using titanium backup


For me, opera mobile doesn't work as well as in froyo, I can see checkerbox


I may miss other queries, hopefully others can fill in.

I got soft brick using fuguroot as well. I flashed back to zsjpj, since it has Sbl.bin file (downgrade bootloader) then re-flash xxjvk and root with cf-root.

I put up a guide on the first page for XXJVK. please comment if you guys want to add/change/correct anything.

- If you can boot, then it's ok.
- yes, handset to pc-black screen is soft brick.if hard brick, total black screen

not aware of bootanimation sound on stock kernel. now on rooted cf-root, don't have sound.

BTW google has added Malay in voice search: http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/03/w...ice-search.html

Bawa saya ke restoran mamak!

It has been present since the first gingerbread leak, xxjv1. Its size is 0byte so it isn't doing anything.

That's odd. I never have that problem. Try clearing dalvik cache from recovery mode. You can always use ezbase for a clean start.

I use moboplayer, tunewiki and mixzing, link at first page.

sitting idly, those backlight will consume extra 1%/1hour of battery life

Not to mention trojanuk as well! He intended his rom for experienced users only. but he has since removed that from the first post.

nice find it has replaced lbstestmode.apk. angrygps.apk sounds nicer!

This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Mar 31 2011, 07:16 PM

You are right. One of the downside of led technology. BTW, I'm now editing some more diagram to help beginners to flash custom rom. Hopefully it will be more simplified.

/* OT: Suddenly got lots replies. tomorrow holiday is it? */

(1)
Remember that flashing is a dangerous process, be it official means using kies, odin or CWM. It is preferable to use a laptop to prevent soft brick in case of a sudden power cut during flashing. Make sure your phone is fully charged too.

1. Make sure you have 3 button combo working (download and recovery mode). If it isn't, go here or here for the fix.

2. backup /efs folder. This is to preserve your IMEI number. Once backed up, copy it to safe place like your computer. You need to have a rooted device. If you haven't rooted it, follow the instruction in #3 (installing speedmod kernel). Installing that kernel will give you root access and you can now follow the efs backup procedure.


(2)
This means you are either still on eclair (2.1) or froyo. You have not altered your phone by odin yet. Proceed to the next step.

(3)
- Follow this excellent guide http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010...to-install.html
- Installing this speedmod kernel will automatically give you clockworkmod (CWM) recovery. This will allow flashing zip files such as the sweethoney rom.

(4)
- If you have flashed XXJVK rom and used the updated bootloader, you need to downgrade the bootloader first
- Just download any firmware that has "Sbl.bin" in it to downgrade the bootloader. For example, ZSJPJ rom has the file. I have tested this rom and it works. http://hotfile.com/dl/110924408/c576fa2/I9000ZSJPJ.rar.html (Extract the file. Password is "samfirmware.com")
- Whether you are on XXJVK, cyanogenmod7 or MIUI, you must flash back to stock froyo rom.

(5)
- Follow this excellent guide: http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2011...tall-froyo.html
- This will give an official stock firmware.

(6)
- Go to the sweethoney rom page
- Download either wipe or non-wipe version and store it into your sdcard
-- choose wipe version if you are installing for the first time
-- choose non-wipe of you are upgrading from the same sweethoney rom
- Go to recovery mode. Choose "install zip file from sdcard" and "choose zip from sdcard". Navigate using volume rocker to your file. Use back button to select.
- Confirm the selection.
- Wait for a few minutes
- Wipe Dalvik and Wipe Cache
- Reboot.
- Done. Enjoy your new custom rom!



- I chose sweethoney because it is fast (JPJ based) and has beautiful theme. It'll surely appeal to beginners.
- I chose speedmod kernel to root as we know it is a surefire way to successfully root a device. z4root or superoneclick may be easier but we already have a reliable means of rooting - speedmod kernel.
- Comments please. anything I should add/remove? Or I am totally wrong

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Added on March 31, 2011, 10:31 pm(6)
Edit: i forgot to add backup instruction

-Hold on to your horses! Have you made a backup?
-- Phonebook & email: Synchronise with google.
-- apps and data: can use Titanium Backup
-- SMS and MMS: can use SMS Backup+ by Jan Berkel

- Ok now you can continue
- Go to the sweethoney rom page
- Download either wipe or non-wipe version and store it into your sdcard
-- choose wipe version if you are installing for the first time
-- choose non-wipe of you are upgrading from the same sweethoney rom
- Go to recovery mode. Choose "install zip file from sdcard" and "choose zip from sdcard". Navigate using volume rocker to your file. Use back button to select.
- Confirm the selection.
- Wait for a few minutes
- Wipe Dalvik and Wipe Cache
- Reboot.
- Done. Enjoy your new custom rom!

This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Mar 31 2011, 10:33 PM

I read you sig. Can I add your guide to first page? It'd be useful reminder who wanted to customize their rom before flashing. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=38621037

You should just use nitrality to do this. I just did and have no problems. Not sure where you got the files in zip but everything you need should be in http://insanity.rollus.net/. Open up the zip file, extract the apk file and put it inside /system/app

This is why you want CM7! http://www.talkandroid.com/35261-new-adamo...e-check-it-out/

I agree. Has lots of beautiful theme and can backup sms as well.

- More cool widget: http://www.talkandroid.com/35384-xda-membe...en-real-estate/
- Qualcomm 1.5ghz with adreno 220 is leading the opengl benchmark http://phandroid.com/2011/03/31/qualcomms-...-in-benchmarks/

- BTW, want to start voting for the next TS?