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Root [Boost Mobile] Working ROMS/MODS/KERNELS/MODEMS/ECT for the Boost S3

wyelkins said:
Oh, I forgot to mention that somehow in the process of flashing VRB, I managed to erase my Sdcard0. I think that is where my APN backup was. I am not sure if I did it when I did an advanced wipe or if the installer zip did it. Just a heads up to make sure you have it backed up. I did not. Don't think I lost much. I try to keep everything on the external card.
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yep that's right it happened to me as well the first time I flashed one of these s3 Roms. I think everybody's gonna learn the hard way at first because most people won't read completely or haven't been warned yet.... Copy your internal sd card to your external
 
Update!!

THE "MODS" SECTION OF THIS THREAD HAS BEEN UPDATED TO "MODS & PRL INFORMATION".

IT NOW CONTAINS THE LINK TO A COMPLETE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO CHANGE YOU PRL, ACTUAL SPRINT PRL DOWNLOADS, AND SOME VERY GOOD INFO PERTAINING TO THEM.

Thanks go out to Smith058 for verifying this will work on the Boost S3. :)
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ALSO ADDED TO "MODS & PRL INFORMATION" SECTION-

List of Safe-to-Remove System Apps (or, How to De-bloat Your Boost Mobile Galaxy S3) by t.burninator
 
iMaYG said:
Vanir Rom is working Great

4.3 is beast
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Cool. Once I get a chance to flash it and make sure I've got all the tutorial instructions correct, I'll add it. They should be the same as The Collective and Vanilla Root Box. Still, I need to make sure. :)

Edit:

Damn, it's got Beats Audio built in. I also read the rest of its features. I'm getting ready to DL now and will be adding it to the ROMs list with a tutorial soon hopefully. :D
 
iMaYG said:
http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/774123-carbon-rom.html#post6206440

you will get a status 7 error when trying to install. im sure you have to fix assert script.

try installing the configured Rom in this thread(scroll down a bit on the first page for Vanir Rom to be mentioned) for VM phones. its should word once install. the only thing you guys have to change would be apn. The kernel was changed to work with MG2 Phones.


[KERNEL][4.2/4.3][AOSP]
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KT kernel is not yet updated for 4.3 but the kernel i mentioned enables overclocking and voltage changing in the settings for performance.

im still not over how fast this rom is :D :D :D
 
btw, how did you change the updater script??

i would like to try some other ROMS but i dont know how to make the updater script accept the MG2 Baseband

theoretically, every sprint rom should work on this phone

you just have to choose between 4g or MMS
 
iMaYG said:
btw, how did you change the updater script??

i would like to try some other ROMS but i dont know how to make the updater script accept the MG2 Baseband

theoretically, every sprint rom should work on this phone

you just have to choose between 4g or MMS
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Remove a couple of the first set of lines that checks for compatible baseband, or add our baseband to the list... I find delete is quicker...

Why do we need to choose between 4g or MMS? Can't we find a way to have both?
 
you mean delete the whole script?


we could have both but the way its looking in the VM and boost forums, it's going to take alot of work to find a solution
 
iMaYG said:
you mean delete the whole script?


we could have both but the way its looking in the VM and boost forums, it's going to take alot of work to find a solution
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No no, just the set of about 5 lines that check/fail if the baseband does not mach ones listed... I just delete the group of checks that verify the baseband, they're there for a safe guard so if you were on any other phone other than sprint the script will fail and not brick your phone.
 
iMaYG said:
btw, how did you change the updater script??

i would like to try some other ROMS but i dont know how to make the updater script accept the MG2 Baseband

theoretically, every sprint rom should work on this phone

you just have to choose between 4g or MMS
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Yup.
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Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1st....You'll need to install Notepad++ to edit the script. There are others out there but this is the one I prefer.

You can download it free from the internet. You'll see the FREE version out to the right of the screen once you click the link.
Notepad++ v6.5 - Current Version Select the FREE version. ;)


Open the ROM zip and navigate to META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script. Open the file with Notpad++.

In most of the AOSP based ROMs you'll see a list of compatible modems.

The 1st one I edited for The Collective, I removed them all. After a bit of thinking, I'm now choosing to leave the other modems and add the modem I needed. Kind of a safety thing in case someone gets hold of one with a different device and has no idea what they are doing. No safety measures = BRICK!

This is the one I modified from Vanir. You'll see the stock Boost modem I added.

EXAMPLE:

assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2spr" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "d2spr" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2spi" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "d2spi");
assert(getprop("ro.bootloader") == "L710VPAMG2" ||
getprop("ro.bootloader") == "L710VPBMA6" ||
getprop("ro.bootloader") == "L710VPBMB1" ||
getprop("ro.bootloader") == "L710VPBMD4" ||
getprop("ro.bootloader") == "L710VPAMD7");


Pay close attention to what you're doing The easiest way is just remove one and add your own. Make sure you add the baseband exactly as it's found on your device under BASEBAND VERSION in your phone's settings. Once you've removed one and added yours, close out and choose to save it. You will be asked if you want to save the changes with the script and then you be asked if you want to save the changes to the archive. Select YES to both. If you've done it properly, you'll be able to open it back up and it should reflect the changes you have made like in my example above.

These are put in the ROM to save people from flashing ROMs on incompatible devices and bricking. I advise you to use this form of editing with extreme caution. I'm sure you will, just be careful. :D


Hope this helps you. :D If you have any questions shoot me a PM.


iMaYG said:
KT kernel is not yet updated for 4.3 but the kernel i mentioned enables overclocking and voltage changing in the settings for performance.

im still not over how fast this rom is :D :D :D
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Ahhhh, I gotcha now. That's for a kernel the overclocks. Even though I run the KToonsez kernel, I vary rarely OC it.

From the looks of Vanir, no OC is gonna be needed. This sucker is fast!
 
Update!!

ADDED THE VANIR ROM TO THE AOSP, CYANOGENMOD, and AOKP ROMS SECTION.

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iMaYG said:
are you running their latest 4.3.1 build or just 4.3?
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I'm running the ROM from the link in the OP of the thread. Looks to be 4.3.

Also bro, I've just modified the script, uploaded the script for AF, flashed this ROM, wrote you a tut on how to edit the script, added the ROM to this thread, updated the tut for this thread, etc, etc. LOL!! I'm going to take a break. I've been at this now for 3 hrs straight. Time to set my phone up, run this ROM, check out all the features and hopefully not run into any bugs. :D

If you would do me a favor, please post a download link for the kernel the allows overclocking. You would be doing me a huge favor and I'll add it to the tut.

I appreciate the heads up on this ROM too. It looks great so far.
 
iMaYG said:
http://goo.gl/9se9Kb

thanks for all the work.
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Thanks for the heads up on Vanir. I'd been thinking about flashing it but just hadn't gotten around to it. I read your post and how silky smooth the ROM was.... I just had to try it. :D

You're right man. I'm running the stock version with stock kernel from the main OP and this thing is snappy. I don't even know if I'll use the OC kernel. Nice to know there's one that'll work though and thanks for posting the link. I'll be sure to add it. ;)
 
iMaYG said:
I officially cannot go back to touchwiz lol
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JUst curious. Are you using the built in performance settings to control the overclocked kernel or are you using another app?

Have you had any GPS issues with the OC kernel?

Also, what themes are you using or have you found that will work with this ROM? Will most all CM10 themes work?

If you would, please share any info regarding this ROM that you have. I'm sure other would appreciate it too. :)

Have you tried the built in hotspot yet? I saw it in the settings but i'm still in the process of getting my phone set up. I still can't get over how snappy this baby is with just the stock kernel!!!

I did a little reading in the thread where you found the other kernel and users are saying that it's actually getting better battery life than the stock kernel.

I'm still reading, setting the phone up, and reading some more. lol :D
 
i havent had any GPS so far...

I dont think the built in wifi tethering works, i could get a connection to my computer but it displayed no internet access. i have yet to try usb tethering yet.

the built it performance settings should be fine because they unlock when using this kernel.

finnaly got a full charge of battery, ill report back on how it goes.

EDIT: battery life is friggen awesome
 
Hello, I am on a boost s3, rooted and custom rom. Does anyone know if and when we will be getting a official google update to 4.2 or 4.3? THanks
 
A friend of mine was telling me that he heard that the s3 was getting updated in November and that it was going to be 4.3 but that is unconfirmed. Just wondering if anyone else heard that.
 
Ok, I just spoke with a samsung and boost rep. The samsung rep confirmed that the sprint s3s did receive the 4.2 update. The boost rep said that 4.1.2 is the latest and they have no info on if and when any other updates will be pushed to our s3s. Kinda disappointed in boost.
 
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