Anybody tried this custom ROM ??

johnyfalco · May 30, 2011

Anybody here tried this custom ROM ? [ROM] Lite'ning Rom v1.0 XWKE7 - xda-developers

vengance007 · May 30, 2011

johnyfalco said:
Anybody here tried this custom ROM ? [ROM] Lite'ning Rom v1.0 XWKE7 - xda-developers

nooooooope! i think i wont touch no roms until 2.3.4. lol

edit: just had a proper look at it and people say its faster than stock and really smooth! :O! ohhh temptation lool. i really like the screen off animation aswell :O! if its the one u get with the nexus S

Wolfedude88 · May 30, 2011

I moved this to the All-Things-Root section for you, you should hear from more people about using custom ROMS there.

AngeredNumber · Jun 5, 2011

iv tryed it but its not as good as this rom..
[25/5] [ROM-XWKE7] VillainROM 1.1 for Galaxy S II - First Custom ROM Time! - xda-developers

DSA · Jun 5, 2011

I'm using the updated 1.1 and I can't fault it
Great theme
Fast
Deodexed
Pre rooted
Ke7 base
Choice of 3 homescreens
Improved quadrant scores

Slug · Jun 6, 2011

vengance007 said:
i think i wont touch no roms until 2.3.4. lol

Not long to wait, then. Samsung have just delivered a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II to CyanogenMod developer AtinM. Seriously..... full story here. It's also been confirmed via Twitter by @atinm himself.

I think I've just decided on my next handset.... sorry HTC but I've been waiting long enough!

Irate · Jun 6, 2011

@ slug
im new to android so what is so good about CyanogenMod roms

Slug · Jun 6, 2011

Irate said:
what is so good about CyanogenMod roms

It's more what's good for the users. By doing this Samsung have basically embraced the developer community and thrown down a challenge to other manufacturers. It's also virtually assured the SGSII of a long life - the two year-old HTC Hero received Gingerbread (Android 2.3) before any current HTC handset courtesy of CM developers.

Blue1k · Jun 7, 2011

Slug said:
It's more what's good for the users. By doing this Samsung have basically embraced the developer community and thrown down a challenge to other manufacturers. It's also virtually assured the SGSII of a long life - the two year-old HTC Hero received Gingerbread (Android 2.3) before any current HTC handset courtesy of CM developers.

Agreed! I was very surprised they are supporting CM.

I can't imagine how fast this phone would be with stock android and CM tweaks /drools :eek:

vengance007 · Jun 9, 2011

Slug said:
Not long to wait, then. Samsung have just delivered a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II to CyanogenMod developer AtinM. Seriously..... full story here. It's also been confirmed via Twitter by @atinm himself.

I think I've just decided on my next handset.... sorry HTC but I've been waiting long enough!

Daaaamn! I cnt waaaait! I had cm7 on my nexus one and its sweeeeet!! Glad i got an GS2

uksparky · Jun 10, 2011

DSA said:
I'm using the updated 1.1 and I can't fault it
Great theme
Fast
Deodexed
Pre rooted
Ke7 base
Choice of 3 homescreens
Improved quadrant scores

You mean 1.1 of lightning or villain rom?

DSA · Jun 10, 2011

Litening...which is now updated to 1.3 and includes the modded power menu

TimInIreland · Jun 10, 2011

I tried Lite'ning 1.3, but all i get is the following on Odin, and it just sits there, with the buttons ghosted, and does nothing... Anyone know what im doing wrong?

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Litening_Rom_v1-3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

Thanks.. Tim

TimInIreland · Jun 11, 2011

Ok didnt realise I had to be in download mode... DUH....

But now i have it installed, the phone is in a boot loop.... I have tried the VillianROM and its fine... But the litening just causes the boot loop...

Anyone any ideas why? or what I may not be doing right...

Thanks..

vengance007 · Jun 21, 2011

I would defo recommend villian rom. Im using it now,latest version is 1.4 along with a gingerbread theme i flashed which is focused on saving battery on amoled screens. Im getting 12/13hours HEAVY usage. its the best rom and ive even donated twice lol. Flawless!!

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mrvirginia · Jun 21, 2011

yah from what i've read, VillianROM is the best out of them all. i'll wait until it either gets updated again and SMS themes are back, or if it takes too long then i'm gonna instal Virtual Box Linux on my machine because i need to get started over at the xda before i get left behind haha.

apparently there's a way to create ROMs on Win machines now but i haven't had a chance to test just yet. prob this weekend i'll get to it

vengance007 · Jun 22, 2011

mrvirginia said:
yah from what i've read, VillianROM is the best out of them all. i'll wait until it either gets updated again and SMS themes are back, or if it takes too long then i'm gonna instal Virtual Box Linux on my machine because i need to get started over at the xda before i get left behind haha.

apparently there's a way to create ROMs on Win machines now but i haven't had a chance to test just yet. prob this weekend i'll get to it

Sms skin support is avaliable for 1.4(latest) via villian tweaks

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mrvirginia · Jun 22, 2011

vengance007 said:
Sms skin support is avaliable for 1.4(latest) via villian tweaks .

ahh really!? now i gotta load that up on here lol you get a thanks for that

stevegs · Jun 29, 2011

Although still not that confident !
Just checking that is it ok to install Villian straight over lite'ning using Odin. Just would like to try different rom's before deciding on the one to use as my main one. Also the instructions for Villian look a little more complicated or will it be as easy as installing Lite'ning ?
Thanks
sr

steslatt · Jun 29, 2011

You dont use odin to flash villain rom, you do it on your phone in cwm. Id recommend a wipe when coming from a different rom though or it could give you problems.

stevegs · Jun 29, 2011

What would be the best way to wipe and would you recommend one over the other. What I just really want is good camera and battery life.
Also where do I get CWM ?
Thanks
sr

steslatt · Jun 30, 2011

If you rooted using CF Root then it will have installed the CWM app for you.
I've only tried Villain rom and I am impressed so far, its virtually the same as stock firmware but with less battery drain.
To wipe and install the rom reboot into recovery (done in the CWM app) select wipe data/factory reset then yes. Once wiped go back to the main menu in recovery and select install zip from sdcard then choose zip, find where you put the villain rom zip and install. Once installed go to reboot system and then your done.

stevegs · Jun 30, 2011

To wipe and install the rom reboot into recovery (done in the CWM app) select wipe data/factory reset then yes. Once wiped go back to the main menu in recovery and select install zip from sdcard then choose zip, find where you put the villain rom zip and install. Once installed go to reboot system and then your done.

Hi..
Thanks for the replies in relation to this but being a novice I still have a couple of questions !
I found the CWM app but I am not sure where the wipe data/factory reset is....or is it the Clockworkmod shown in recovery ?
Do I just drag the Villian rom onto the external drive indicator on the PC ?
Sorry for the questions.......be being a thicky . :eek:

sr

steslatt · Jun 30, 2011

First transfer the rom zip file onto you phones memory somewhere. Next go into cwm app. The second option down is reboot into recovery... your phone should reboot and go into something called clockworkmod recovery (should be a black background with orange writing). You navigate through the menus using the volume key, select using the home key and back is the back key.

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