Galaxy Setup

[lvziggy]

Im trying to get an idea of how I should have my galaxy setup. Which roms/security/apps do you have on your rooted galaxy?

 

[Sgt Fury]

Synergy rom, CWM touch, Titanium backup pro, mobile odin pro. I also have been using Rom manager just because it very easy.

 

[RoWilJr]

Carbon 1.6.1 w/Ktoonesz kernel tweaks, CWM Touch, TB, ROM Manager, Mobile ODIN, Root Explorer, CatLog, various apps... Running buttery smooth.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

 

[lvziggy]

Cwm touch?

 

[Sgt Fury]

Clockwork mod recovery touch screen version. Go to http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager find your carrier and download it. Flash it via Rom manager or Odin.

 

[lvziggy]

Got it. How do I download custom roms?

 

[Sgt Fury]

Well if you like Synergy you can find the latest build on XDA developers site. The latest is r443 but a new build is about to drop anytime. There are lots of roms out there but suggest going with one of the more stable ones. Read up my friend...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792499

 

[lvziggy]

Which is a good starter rom that is stable?

 

[Sgt Fury]

I say go with synergy r443. Use the link I posted. You can even watch a review on the rom. I would trust downloaded roms from sites like xda and the like. The newer build are towards the bottom of the list.

 

[lvziggy]

Okay I have rom manager is it reliable?

 

[lvziggy]

What is a kernal?

 

[Sgt Fury]

First time I flashed, I booted into upload mode and used odin but every time after that I just used rom manager. I do recommend making a backup in CWM if thats is the recovery you decided to go with. I also recommend a wipe and flash. My first time I dirty flashed and had success but you arent gonna get any advice to do it that way.

 

[lvziggy]

I downloaded synergy r443 but when I try to copy it over to my device it says the device has been disconnected or has stopped responding

 

[Sgt Fury]

Could be your samsung driver. I had to use an earlier version for my pc to see my phone. You could download it straight to your phone if you're on wifi. Also, who is your carrier? Just want to make sure I steered you to the right rom. You could soft brick if you flash a rom not for your device.

 

[lvziggy]

Its a i747 for att. Do you mean samsung kies and where would I get the driver to download directly to my phone?