aerospacemango Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Do you have a Galaxy? Do you want to make it look shiny and new? Then, grab yourself the latest Android OS! Last night, it took me all of about 30 mins to flash Ice Cream Sandwich to my phone, and it is fantastic! Love it already! It seems to be a much cleaner OS than Gingerbread 2.3.3. Let me know if you want advice or help....Now to see how long my battery lasts!! 1
RabbieBurns Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 im running ICS on my ancient HTC HD2 Its great
aerospacemango Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Have just re-installed Quadrant Benchmark and the score? Same as a Samsung Nexus..... I like that a LOT!!!
mwbutler Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Do you have a Galaxy? Do you want to make it look shiny and new? Then, grab yourself the latest Android OS! Last night, it took me all of about 30 mins to flash Ice Cream Sandwich to my phone, and it is fantastic! Love it already! It seems to be a much cleaner OS than Gingerbread 2.3.3. Let me know if you want advice or help....Now to see how long my battery lasts!! Did you get it through Kies? Or is it a custom ROM? Thanks for the heads up
gl3nnym Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 I have the Nexus S and apparently I should have ICS but apparently my system is up to date with Gingerbread?
aerospacemango Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Did you get it through Kies? Or is it a custom ROM? Thanks for the heads up I downloaded the ROM from the web....also I rooted the phone before started so that ClockWorkMod was installed.... It really was simple, but best to read ALL of the instruction before you start.... If you tell me your build number (should end in XWJVH or above) I can post all the links
mwbutler Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 I downloaded the ROM from the web....also I rooted the phone before started so that ClockWorkMod was installed.... It really was simple, but best to read ALL of the instruction before you start.... If you tell me your build number (should end in XWJVH or above) I can post all the links Well I'm currently on Darkys ROM 10.2 JVQ (android version 2.3.4) but don't really care what ROM I use as long as it's fast and runs smoothly. ICS would be nice on my Galaxy S for sure!
aerospacemango Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Ok...so you are used to flashing ROMs...That's good! Means there's less chance of you bricking it!! Here is the link for ICS, which I used. It is very stable (so far) and really is quite beautiful.....If such a thing can be said about a phone OS!!!! [ROM][iCS][i9000] Team ICSSGS RC4.2 - xda-developers Download from the top link of the two....flash...and enjoy ICS heaven!!! Post your quadrant score, when you get a chance.... On Full Benchmark Test, mine scored....1235 1
mwbutler Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Looks good. I'll check it out on Sunday. Thanks again!
aerospacemango Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Looks good. I'll check it out on Sunday. Thanks again! It's a pleasure! Quick tip...... Got lots of apps? More than the 5 screens will let you show? Put 1 app on top of the other and watch it make a folder! Rename, and Voila! I have a folder named after my son....into which all the games go! That way, when he comes to visit...I can hand him the phone....tell him to look in HIS folder, and everything he wants to play is there!
mwbutler Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I did install ICS over the weekend but initially I did manage to soft brick my phone!! I've done that many times before so it was easy enough to fix (reinstall via recovery mode from SD card) My initial impressions are: - It isn't as fast as Darkyy's v10.2 ROM but I do expect the phone to speed up over the next few days as I use the phone more and more. - Battery life isn't great but again this will improve over the next few days / charge cycles. - Android finally supports proxies without rooting your phone! I cannot believe this feature has been missing for so long. - Web browser in general is much better, smoother, quicker etc. - Quadrant score 1337 lol. - Not sure I like the new gui but I'll keep it for a while before changing it. Over all it's probably worth upgrading to ICS but only do it if you are confident enough to know how to fix any issues if you soft brick your phone (hard bricking the hardware is virtually impossible with these phones.)
aerospacemango Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 I did install ICS over the weekend but initially I did manage to soft brick my phone!! I've done that many times before so it was easy enough to fix (reinstall via recovery mode from SD card) My initial impressions are: - It isn't as fast as Darkyy's v10.2 ROM but I do expect the phone to speed up over the next few days as I use the phone more and more. - Battery life isn't great but again this will improve over the next few days / charge cycles. - Android finally supports proxies without rooting your phone! I cannot believe this feature has been missing for so long. - Web browser in general is much better, smoother, quicker etc. - Quadrant score 1337 lol.- Not sure I like the new gui but I'll keep it for a while before changing it. Over all it's probably worth upgrading to ICS but only do it if you are confident enough to know how to fix any issues if you soft brick your phone (hard bricking the hardware is virtually impossible with these phones.) Nooooooooooooooooo!!!! Ya beat me! Must try Quadrant again.....!!!
edutech4schools Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Android finally supports proxies without rooting your phone! I have had 3 Android Phones, not rooted and on Ginger. They all support Proxy.
Heebeejeebee Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I have had 3 Android Phones, not rooted and on Ginger. They all support Proxy. Not per connection though. Also I've never rooted a phone and have a Galaxy S (not S2). ICS can go on this? (Not officailly I know but with rooting?) Bit nervous about doing it TBH. Cheers HBJB
mwbutler Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I have had 3 Android Phones, not rooted and on Ginger. They all support Proxy. The settings must have been hidden pretty well then as I couldn't find them Not per connection though. Also I've never rooted a phone and have a Galaxy S (not S2). ICS can go on this? Bit nervous about doing it TBH. Cheers HBJB I installed ICS on my Galaxy S (see my previous post ITT). You will need to root your phone, install Clockwork ROM manager, copy the ICS ROM to your phone then use Clockwork ROM manager to install ICS. If the upgrade goes pear-shaped, boot into recovery mode and install ICS from your SD card. If your worried about bricking your phone just wait until the official ROM is released (assuming it is going to be officially released.) XDA developers website will have all the answers you need. E.g how to root, how to use Clockwork ROM etc.
aerospacemango Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Not per connection though. Also I've never rooted a phone and have a Galaxy S (not S2). ICS can go on this? (Not officailly I know but with rooting?) Bit nervous about doing it TBH. Cheers HBJB Hi HBJB, This is ON the Galaxy S! It is a really easy process....although I was a little nervous to begin with!! If you want more info, just let me know
aerospacemango Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 The settings must have been hidden pretty well then as I couldn't find them I installed ICS on my Galaxy S (see my previous post ITT). You will need to root your phone, install Clockwork ROM manager, copy the ICS ROM to your phone then use Clockwork ROM manager to install ICS. If the upgrade goes pear-shaped, boot into recovery mode and install ICS from your SD card. If your worried about bricking your phone just wait until the official ROM is released (assuming it is going to be officially released.) XDA developers website will have all the answers you need. E.g how to root, how to use Clockwork ROM etc. From what I've read, there are no plans to release ICS on the SGS. It seems that once the phone is out, manufacturers like to give little or no support to their customers with regards to updating to the latest OS. This is a major bugbear of mine, as I believe that this is on purpose, so that we buy new phones. I would rather put my faith in XDA or similar, as Samsung show no interest in upgrading
Heebeejeebee Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Yeah - it's being left off of the list for ICS HBJB
Heebeejeebee Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Hi HBJB, This is ON the Galaxy S! It is a really easy process....although I was a little nervous to begin with!! If you want more info, just let me know Yes please. HBJB
aerospacemango Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Yes please. HBJB Just off to lunch, but once back I will put together a list of sites to visit.... Can you check, and post, what build you are on, so I can point you in the right direction? Thanks! 1
aerospacemango Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Ok....HBJB... Providing you are on 2.3.3, here is the link that explains how to root your phone... How To Root XWJVH Android 2.3.3 ROM for Galaxy S i9000 | The Android Soul This will also install ClockWorkMod Recovery.... This is what you need to flash the ROM. Once this is ready, it's worth going to Market and downloading "Titanium Backup". Backup all your data and apps to your external SDCard. Once this is done, go to this next link.... [ROM][iCS][i9000] Team ICSSGS RC4.2 - xda-developers Scroll down to downloads and pick the top one..... Connect your phone to PC, and put the zip file onto the internal card. Boot into CWM mode (To boot into ClockworkMod Recovery — power Off your phone completely and then, press and hold (till Galaxy S logo appears): VolumeUP+HOME+POWER). You will then see that you can install the zip from sdcard. You may want to clear to factory settings before and AFTER you flash the ROM. I didn't and it doesn't seem to affect the phone....but that's in MY experience. Go to market, download "Titanium Backup" again, and restore all data and apps. Relatively straight forward, but you do this at your own risk!
Bananas Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Just done my S2 with the equivalent "flavour" of ICS and all I can say is WOW I thought it was a great phone anyway but it's blown me away AGAIN. Having said that still looking at getting an S3 in the summer - looks lush esp if it gets the rumoured ceramic body.....
aerospacemango Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 Just done my S2 with the equivalent "flavour" of ICS and all I can say is WOW I thought it was a great phone anyway but it's blown me away AGAIN. Having said that still looking at getting an S3 in the summer - looks lush esp if it gets the rumoured ceramic body..... I will skip the S2, and wait for the S3 too.....Ceramic body will be very nice, and shipping with ICS will be a deal-winner. ICS is a very nice OS (as you can see from previous comments of mine!) and it has given my S a new lease of life. By the way.....Why is it that when you flash a new ROM to your phone, the screen seems to become as good as new, to the touch? Or is that just me???
Bananas Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I suspect it's probably to do with the cache etc getting wiped. The concept pictures for the SIII look amazing almost not bezel around the edge and if the figures about are accurate the phone itself won't be much bigger than the S2 it's just more of it will be screen - LUSH. I use mine with Active Directory manager on it so I can reset passwords etc without having to log on to a PC, v handy whilst wandering the school
aerospacemango Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 HBJB.....Did you do it? Any news? My ICS install was running nicely, but then over the weekend it started to freeze. Then, on sunday, it stopped booting altogether! Anyhow, I had a Titanium backup stored, so I revooted into recovery, wiped to factory reset, cleared cache and re-installed ICS. Took this as a good time to thin out some of the apps that I'd put on, and it seems to be running fine now. A LOT quicker! Also, I have an extended battery so I'm getting more than 1 day out of it.
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