Galaxy S Gets Official Value Pack Firmware — XXJW4. Includes TouchWiz 4!
I’m not gonna waste time discussing how Samsung decided to say no to updating Galaxy S, including other single core Galaxy phones to Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0, citing hardware limitations. Needless to say, fans were not pleased, resulting in a petition for Samsung to change their minds. Reeling under fan pressure, Samsung decided to release a value pack update that would try to bring some features from ICS, to keep customers happy. Soon after, a value pack firmware was leaked, which bought along a few nice features and additions.Well, after almost 3 months, Samsung has made good on their promise and finally officially released the final value pack firmware with XXJW4, based on Android 2.3.6. And for those that wanted it, Samsung have finally included TouchWiz (TW) 4, their improved TW UI that debuted with the Galaxy S2. Other additions and improvements are also pretty good, showing that Samsung actually worked hard to give users something they’ll like.Here’s a look at all the features and improvements in the firmware:Face UnlockNew Kernel with huge RAM (Total RAM: 364 MB)Galaxy S II ICS LockscreenPhoto EditorBuilt-in TouchWiz 4Improved Camera UI + Can capture pictures while shooting a videoAuto-Rotation is fast – Fast switching from portrait to landscapeOverall speed improvementsGPU Performance slightly increasedNow, without further ado, lets take a look at how you can flash the new XXJW4 value pack firmware on your Galaxy S.CompatibilityThis firmware and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Samsung Galaxy S, model number GT-i9000. It’s not compatible with any other device and may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.Pre-Installation RequirementsThis procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install/shut it down completely from the taskbar first because it may interrupt the flashing process.Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below:32 bit (x86) Windows |   64-bit (x64) WindowsHow to Install XXJW4 Value Pack Firmware on Galaxy SDownload the XXJW4 firmware. Download Link  |  Filename: I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip  |  Size: 170 MBNow, extract the downloaded file I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip (from step 1) to any folder, you’ll get these 2 files:JW4_JW4_JW4.tarSS_DL.dll (ignore this file)Download Odin which we will be using to flash XXJW4 on the phone. Download Link  | Filename: Odin3 v1.7.exeDisconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Then switch it off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.Boot into recovery. To do this, press and hold the Volume_UP + Home + Power till the screen turns on, then let them go. You will boot into recovery soon enough.Now, using the volume keys to navigate and the home/power key to select options, select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm. After the data wipe is complete, remove and re-insert the battery, but don’t power it back on.Now, put the Galaxy S in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN + Home + Power until a screen saying Download Mode comes up.Open Odin (downloaded in step 3) — Odin3 v1.7.exe.Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added!!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.Now, in Odin, click the PDA Tab, and select the file JW4_JW4_JW4.tar (from step 2.1)Important! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required file as given in step 10.Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your phone will automatically reboot, upon which you can unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck at some stage and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, do this — disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 8. Same if you get a FAIL message in Odin.In case you encounter any roadblocks flashing XXJW4, let us know in the comments below and we’ll try to help you out.Once the phone boots up (first boot will take up to 5 minutes), you’ll be running the official value pack firmware on your Galaxy S i9000, with access to all the new features as listed above. Do let us know how the firmware works and whether you like it or not, in the comments below.
read more
replies: 0

Cyanogenmod 9 for AT&T Galaxy S2 [Installation Guide]
You know your device is famous when it gets an official Cyanogenmod (CM) ROM. The AT&T Galaxy S2 i777 was always a well-known device in the developer community, and now it’s got a shot in the arm as the official CM9 ROM, based on Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 has been released for it. Cyanogenmod is a proven name when it comes to providing improved performance along with a multitude of customization options, and CM9 based on ICS will probably be no different.The ROM is under development and in the nightlies stage, where a new version of ROM is released almost everyday, automatically generated and including the changes made by the developers every day. Do keep in mind though, as the builds are  automatically generated, bugs and errors can creep into the ROM without any warning.Read on to find out how you can install Cyanogenmod 9 on your AT&T Galaxy S2 i777.CompatibilityThis firmware and the guide below are compatible only and only with the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2, model number i777. It’s not compatible with any other device and may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.ROM InfoDeveloper(s) → atinm/Cyanogenmod team.Pre-Installation RequirementsImportant! An AT&T Galaxy S2 i777 with ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery installed. This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.How to Install CM9 on AT&T Galaxy S2 i777Download the latest version of the CM9 ROM from the official download page.Download the Cyanogenmod 9.x version of the Google Apps package. This will install apps like Market, Gmail, etc. which are not present in the ROM by default. Download LinkTransfer the downloaded zip files from step 1 and step 2 to the internal SD card on the phone.Turn off the phone, then boot into recovery mode. For this, press and hold these 3 buttons together until the screen turns on: Volume UP + Volume Down + Power. Keep holding the buttons down till the screen flashes the 2nd time, then let them go. Phone will boot into CWM recovery. Use volume keys to scroll up and down between options and power/home key to select an option.[Optional but recommended] Perform a Nandroid Backup of your existing ROM, so that you can always restore it from recovery if something does not work out with this rom. To perform a backup, select Backup and Restore –> On the next screen, select Backup again. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.Now select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM will start installing.After the ROM finishes installing, select go back to go back to the main recovery menu.Now repeat step 6, but this time select the Google apps package (from step 2) to install the Google apps package. After the Google apps package finishes installing, select go back to go back to the main recovery menu.Select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm. Wait a while till the data wipe is complete. This is important as without this step Calendar sync won’t work.After the installation is complete, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the phone.Updating to Newer Builds of the ROMAs the ROM is in the nightly stage, a new version will come out regularly. To update to newer versions, follow the steps given below.Download the latest version of the ROM from the development page.Transfer the downloaded file to the internal SD card.Turn off phone and boot into recovery.Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM will start installing.After the ROM finishes installing, select go back to go back to the main recovery menu.Perform a cache wipe:Select wipe cache then select Yes on next screen to confirm.Select advanced, and then select wipe dalvik cache » Yes – wipe dalvik. Then go back to the main recovery menu.Select reboot system now to reboot the phone to boot into the updated version of the ROM.[Optional] If you have problems like apps force-closing, etc after updating, boot into recovery, do a wipe data/factory reset, then reboot the phone.So there you have it. Following the above procedure, you can install CM9 on your AT&T Galaxy S2 i777, based on Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0. Visit the original development page for more info and to get the latest updates on the ROM. Share your thoughts on the ROM in the comments. 
read more
replies: 0

Ice Cream Sandwich RUU Leak for AT&T HTC Vivid
So in the past few weeks, we’ve seen quite a few Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Android 4.0 RUU (Rom Update Utility) leaks for various HTC devices, including the RUUs for the upcoming HTC One Series phones. This let people get a taste of ICS on their devices without having to wait for the official ICS updates, and the RUUs were even ported to other HTC devices.Those owning the AT&T HTC Vivid will be happy to know that an official Ice Cream Sandwich RUU has been leaked for it, which you can use to update your phone to the ICS firmware that will eventually be released by AT&T/HTC officially. The leak of the RUU should result in quite a few custom ROMs based on it get released for the Vivid in the coming days.Read on to find out how you can update your HTC Vivid to Ice Cream Sandwich.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the AT&T HTC Vivid. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your phone version in Settings » About.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.Pre-Installation RequirementsIMPORTANT! You MUST have a locked bootloader, as well as stock recovery installed on your phone. Custom recoveries can cause problems.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.Enable USB Debugging on phone. Settings > Applications >Development >USB debugging.Disable Fastboot. Settings > Power > Fastboot.Delete any/all PG58IMG.zip file/s from your external sdcard.Back up all personal data.HTC drivers installed. Get them HERE.How To Update HTC Vivid to Ice Cream SandwichDownload the RUU from the official thread on XDA to your PC.If your phone is rooted, download & install OTA Rootkeeper from the Google Play Store (Android Market formerly) and run it on your phone. This will create a backup of your root, which you can restore after the update.After making sure you have done all of the things listed in pre-installation tips, power off your phone, and boot to bootloader (Vol Down + Power). You should see hboot and fastboot highlighted on the screen.Now connect the phone to PC via USB cable, and launch the RUU .exe file on the PC.Follow the on-screen instructions on your PC, to update your device firmware.After the firmware update is complete, detach the phone from the PC, and set it up.Now visit the Android market and download the OTA Rootkeeper app again. Launch the app, and select Restore Root. This will restore the root you backed up in Step 2.Download the Superuser app from the Google Play Store and install  it. Launch the Superuser app, go to preferences, and scroll down to update the su binary.That’s it. You should now be running the new ICS firmware with root access regained.The leaked official Ice Cream Sandwich update is now up and running on your AT&T HTC Vivid. Do let us know what you think of the update, in the comments below.
read more
replies: 0

Motorola Droid 3 Gets MIUI 4 ICS Port [Ice Cream Sandwich]
Good news for folks owning a Motorola Droid 3. MIUI 4, based on Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Android 4.0 has been ported over to it, thanks to XDA modder techno-update. MIUI is famous for its unique UI, that sets it apart from all other ROMs for Android, with the option to customize it even further with extensive themes support with a lot of fan-made themes available. And with MIUI 4, it makes an already good-looking Android version like ICS even better looking.The bad news is that the port is in a very early alpha stage, so there’s quite a long list of things that don’t work for now (full list below under ROM Info). If you do try it out, be sure to report any bugs and issues you encounter to the dev, so that they can be ironed out faster.Read on to find out how you can install MIUI 4 on your Motorola Droid 3.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below is compatible only and only with the Verizon Motorola Droid 3. It’s not compatible with any other device and may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.ROM InfoDeveloper → techno-updateWhat Doesn’t Work/Issues:ICS Camera featuresNo Camera VideoHW CodecsBluetooth won’t connectPhone fc after dialingGoes into bootloop if you don’t set pattern lock.Rotation is messed up.ThemesPre-Installation RequirementsRooted Droid 3 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help youSufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.How to Install MIUI ICS on Motorola Droid 3Download the latest version of the ROM from the original development thread on XDA.Transfer the downloaded zip file from step 1 to the SD card on your phone.Then, boot into Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery. In recovery, use Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select.Perform a wipe:Select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm. Wait a while till the data wipe is complete.Select wipe cache then select Yes on next screen to confirm.Select advanced, and then select wipe dalvik cache » Yes – wipe dalvik. Then go back to the main recovery menu.Now select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM will start installing.After the installation is complete, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the phone.Important! After the ROM boots up, DO NOT lock the screen or reboot. Go into Settings » Security, and set the Screen Lock to Pattern style, otherwise the phone will get stuck in a bootloop after locking the screen or rebooting.That’s it. MIUI ICS is now installed on your Motorola Droid 3. Visit the development page to get more info and the latest updates on the ROM. Share your thoughts on the ROM in the comments.Screenshots
read more
replies: 0

Root Ice Cream Sandwich on AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket
An Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 firmware was recently leaked for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket that we covered here. Now, we have prepared a guide that you can use to root the ICS firmware. It will also give your ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery, which can be used to flash custom ROMs and hacks.Read on to find out how you can root the Ice Cream Sandwich firmware on Galaxy S2 Skyrocket.CompatibilityThis hack and the guide below are compatible only and only with the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2Skyrocket, model number i727. It’s not compatible with any other device and may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.Pre-Installation RequirementsImportant! Galaxy S2 Skyrocket running the UCALC4 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process.Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download DriversHow to Root and Install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2 Skyrocket ICS FirmwarePart I: Installing CWM Recovery (Required before rooting)Download the CWM package. Download Link  |  Filename: SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tarDownload Odin 1.85 from → here. Filename: Odin 1.85.zip | Size: 199 KBExtract the contents of the Odin 1.85.zip file to a folder.Open Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.85.exe that you got after extracting the file Odin 1.85.zip.Now, boot into download mode on the phone. To do this, turn off your phone. Plug in your USB cable to the computer, but not to the phone. Then, holding the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the phone, plug in the USB cable to the phone while holding those buttons. Once the Download mode screen shows up, let go of the buttons.You should get the message “Added!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.In Odin, click the PDA tab, and select the file SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tar (from step 1).Important! Do not make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required files as given in step 7. Leave all other options as they are.Now hit the START button to start flashing Clockworkmod recovery on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. After flashing is complete, the phone will reboot, and you’ll get a PASS message (with green background) in Odin. You can now safely disconnect your phone. IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or you get a FAIL message (with red background) in ODIN, do the following – disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, then do the procedure again from Step 4. Part II: Root the ICS FirmwareDownload the root package. http://www.icsforums.comhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=965673&&d=1332739813  |  Filename: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zipTransfer the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file to your internal SD card.Turn off the phone, then boot into recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons till the first white Samsung text shows up, then let them go. You’ll boot into recovery soon enough. In recovery, use Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select.Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on the next screen.After the installation is complete, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the phone. You now have a rooted UCALC4 ICS firmware on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket.That’s it. Following the above procedure, you can get root access and Clockworkmod recovery on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket on the Ice Cream Sandwich firmware. Do let us know if you run into any problems, and we’ll do our best to help you out.
read more
replies: 0

Ice Cream Sandwich for the AT&T Galaxy S II Skyrocket leaks out
If you're hanging onto a Galaxy S II Skyrocket and wishing it had some Ice Cream Sandwich love on it, you're in luck. A new leak has now appeared and is available for download for those of you out there who are willing to give it a shot. The build date for this one is listed as March 14th, 2012 with the build.pro file confirming some form of officialness to it:ro.build.description=SGH-I727-user 4.0.3 IML74K 107 release-keys ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-I727/SGH-I727:4.0.3/IML74K/107:user/release-keys ro.build.characteristics=defaultUpdate: False alarm for the T-Mobile SGSII (T989). Look for a working method in short order, but for now fall back.For the adventurous, it is noted to also work on the T-Mobile Galaxy S II variation as well but like all things, you'll have to use caution when loading this thing up. The potential for things to go wrong is there, so keep that in mind. For the moment, Windows users only can make use of the file but hopefully that'll be sorted for Mac and Linux folks soon. Hit the source link for the download.Source: RootzWiki
read more
replies: 0

HTC Budget News: One V Gets FCC Approval and ICS Coming To EVO Design 4G
HTC has been getting a lot of attention recently with their One Series of phones. Looks like the HTC One V, the budget device in the series, has gotten FCC approval and is likely getting an April release. It already got GCF certification, and FCC approval is the last step leading up to a release of a smartphone. The One V will come with a 3.7-inch 800 x 480 touch screen, single core 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, 5MP camera with LED flash, and 4GB of onboard storage.In other HTC news, Sprint’s Evo Design 4G, released last October, just gained Bluetooth re-certification. Why would it need to get re-certified? Most likely it’s because it will be getting a system update soon, and the rumor mill is churning out three letters: ICS. The Evo Design 4G is a mid-range device that has been fairly popular due to its affordability. When it gets Ice Cream Sandwich, it should help extend the life of this solid device. No news on when the update will come, but with the re-certification complete, it should be relatively soon.sources: fcc, bluetooth via: androinica
read more
replies: 0

Update Galaxy S2 i9100 to Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) with XWLP2 Firmware
As most of you already know, the Samsung Galaxy S2 was officially updated to Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 a few days ago in some parts of Europe. As is always the case, the update is then gradually rolled out to other parts of the world. Russia just got its version of Ice Cream Sandwich for the Galaxy S2 with the XWLP2 firmware, which you can manually update to if you are in Russia and own a Galaxy S2.The firmware can be tried by people in other parts of the world too, but if you are not in Russia, it’s best to try the international Europe version of the firmware, XXLPQ, which we covered → here.Read on to find out how you can flash the XWLP2 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware on your Galaxy S2.CompatibilityThis firmware and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device, including US variants of S2, the Epic 4G Touch, T-mobile Galaxy S2 and AT&T Galaxy S2 along with Skyrocket. Check your device’s model number in Settings» About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable. Pre-Installation Requirements/TipsThis procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process.Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below. 32 bit (x86) Windows |   64-bit (x64) WindowsHow to Install XWLP2 on Galaxy S2 i9100Download the XWLP2 firmware. Download Link  |  Filename: I9100XWLP2_I9100OXELP4_SER.zip  |  Size: 430 MBNow, extract the downloaded file I9100XWLP2_I9100OXELP4_SER.zip (from step 1) to any folder, you’ll get these 2 files:I9100XWLP2_I9100OXELP4_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5SS_DL.dll (simply ignore this one)Now, download the Odin software which you’ll need to flash the XWLP2 on your Galaxy S2 i9100. Download Link  |  Filename: Odin3 v1.83.exePower off your phone and also disconnect it from PC if it’s connected, and don’t forget to keep phone’s battery above 50%, just to be safe. After the screen goes off, wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.Boot Galaxy S2 into Download Mode in order to flash the XWLP2 firmware using Odin. For this, press and hold these keys together: Volume Down + Home + Power, you’ll get a Warning! screen.. press Volume up to continue to enter download mode.Open Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.83.exe.Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.Now, in the PDA tab in Odin, select the file you got in step 2.1 I9100XWLP2_I9100OXELP4_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5.Important! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required file as given in step 8.Now, hit the START button to start flashing XWLP2 firmware. When the flashing procedure is finished, your phone will automatically reboot — and when you see the Samsung logo, you can safely unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of Odin.IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck at some stage and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, do this — disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 6. Same if you get FAIL in Odin.In case you encounter any roadblocks flashing XWLP2, let us know in the comments below and we’ll try to help you out.You have successfully updated your Galaxy S2 to XWLP2 Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 firmware. Let us know in the comments how it works out for you.
read more
replies: 0

Install AOKP ROM (ICS) on Galaxy S i9000 Using Aroma Installer
AOKP ROM, based on Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 has been available for the Galaxy S for quite a while now, with many different builds available for it from many different developers. This AOKP ROM is based on one of the pre-existing AOKP ROMs, however, goes one step ahead by providing you with Aroma Installer, an installation wizard that lets you customize the ROM before installing it, giving you different options like selecting the boot animation, different default apps, etc.Let’s take a look at how you can install AOKP ROM using Aroma Installer on your Galaxy S.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Samsung Galaxy S, model number i9000. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device model  in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know exactly what you are doing. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.Pre-Installation RequirementsThis procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.How to Install AOKP ROM with Aroma Installer on Galaxy SFlash the original AOKP ROM by following the guide posted → here.Download the latest version of the Aroma Installer based AOKP ROM from the http://www.icsforums.com/forum/showthread/485.Copy the downloaded zip file to your internal SD card.Turn off the phone and boot into Clockworkmod recovery. To do this, press and hold these 3 buttons together: Volume UP + Home + Power till the screen turns on. You’ll boot into CWM recovery soon enough. In recovery, use Volume buttons to navigate and Power/home button to select options.Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the Aroma AOKP ROM file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen.Wait a while for the Aroma Installer to show up.Now, if you want to customize the installation, choose the Customize option when you get the choice. Then select the things you want to install in the menus that come up. Also, be sure to select at least one Gapps (Google Apps) package, either normal or inverted (which will give you black themed Google apps), to install Google apps like Market, Talk, etc.Wait a while for the ROM to finish installing, then press the Finish button to reboot the phone.That’s it. You have successfully installed AOKP ROM on your Galaxy S and customized it using Aroma Installer. Visit the original development page for more info and to get the latest updates on the ROM. Share your thoughts on the ROM and the Aroma Installer in the comments.
read more
replies: 0

Nexus S Radio Working on Galaxy S and Captivate
The Nexus S and the Samsung Galaxy S (and its variants like the Captivate) are pretty much the same, with similar hardware except for a few differences. That’s probably the reason that ROMs ported over from the Nexus S to the Galaxy S work pretty good with a few changes.The Galaxy Note i717 was recently hacked to work on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network, which gave developers and users over at XDA something to think about. XDA modder pwneman went ahead and took a look at the Nexus S radios and found out that the modems/radios of the AT&T Nexus S i9020A are compatible and work on the Galaxy S and the Captivate. Not only that, using the Nexus S radios provides some advantages as well. The network strength seems to improve by a noticeable margin, apparently also improving call quality. HSPA speeds also saw an increase when tested.The radios work well on the Galaxy S but on the Captivate, the 850 MHz band may not work (the radio band on which 3G works in the US and Canada), and connectivity may also be a little unstable. Also, the radios have been tested only on AOSP (MTD) based ROMs like CM7, MIUI and all the Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs, which use the radios in a different way than the stock Samsung ROMs.As you can see, using those radios can provide tangible improvements, so head on over to the Galaxy S page and the Captivate page on XDA to find out more about the procedure and to download the radio packages. Again, keep in mind that these are only for ROMs like CM7, MIUI and ICS ROMs, so don’t try them on other ROMs. Let us know in the comments about how it works out for you, and whether you see improvements on your device.
read more
replies: 0