someguyatx
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All credit goes to SDX I'm simply reposting this here since it worked so well for me. Visit the original thread here for updates and to thank the developers [ROM] Basic DL05 Beta 6 ROM (2.1 --> 2.2 Made Easier) (Upd: 03/20 2:15AM EDT)
For anyone that is new to updating their phone, AGAT and I wanted to give you an easier way to upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2. This is mean't for people going from 2.1 to 2.2, anyone already on 2.2 shouldn't need this, but it can be used, just be aware that it will still replace your kernel and OS and wipe data.
This can be applied no matter what version of Android you are running, and regardless of what Kernel you are using, in as few steps as possible. This will install both the Kernel and the Android OS.
If you would like to read the full post for the regular Beta 6, click here.
If you're installing this ROM, please follow the instructions below, not in the above link.
Change log for Beta 6 can be found in the link above.
This ROM Includes DL05 Beta 6 and Joeseph Mother's "SDX_DL05_Kernel," which is based off his CrUDkernel, which is based off his CrapKernel, which in turn is based off Mrwrx's original kernel.
Currently this kernel is identical to CrUDkernel, but I may modify it in the future if I find reason to. Currently, it is perfect as far as I'm concerned, so it's unmodified.
The only notable difference between this ROM and the standard Beta 6 Update ZIP I posted in the other thread is the ability to flash in less steps and easily over 2.1 and the included kernel.
Because many users have chosen to run their phones with the soft button LEDs Off (Menu, Back, Home Buttons on Screen) to conserve battery, two versions of the ROM are available. One has these LEDs turned off, one has them turned on. You can choose which to download.
WARNING: Following the steps below will upgrade your Android version to 2.2.1. This will clear EVERYTHING off your phone that you have not backed up or saved on your SDCard. Your Contacts will be fine as long as you've kept them synced to your Gmail account.
Please Keep this in mind before continuing. If you want to backup your data, boot into Recovery, hit Backup, and choose to do a Full Backup of SYSTEM and DATA. If you want to backup your SMS (Text) Messages, you can try using "SMS Backup" or "SMS Backup & Restore" from Market.
PREREQUSITES: You will need a custom recovery installed on your phone. If you do not have this, see the bottom of this post, there will be a section devoted to installing the custom recovery. It will be highlighted in GREEN.
Instructions for Installing this ROM:
MD5's can be found for the files can be found immediately following instructions if you want them.
Once rebooted, your phone should be running Android 2.2.1. Please be aware that the first boot will take A WHILE. Perhaps a few minutes. This is normal. If your screen stays black for several minutes, or it starts vibrating oddly, and rebooting, something has gone wrong. A black screen for ~15-20 seconds on first boot is normal.
MD5 Hashes:
9a0b52a7b7db3a17ac027faa18372425 - Basic-DL05-Froyo-B6-LED.zip
8b41abaedda151f4db56b0e1b4643f05 - Basic-DL05-Froyo-B6-NOLED.zip
Performance Recommendations:
Installing Custom Recovery (SDX Recovery 3.1.1):
Follow these instructions IF you do not currently have a custom recovery on your phone, which is required to install the above ROM.
If you already have the Sprint Updater Installed (NOT THE LITE VERSION) you can skip to step 3.
BASIC DL05 ROM - BETA 6
Thanks to Mrwrx for all his work porting the original Kernel for 2.2, and thanks to Joeseph Mother for his modifications to the kernel included in this ROM.
Thanks to Mrwrx for all his work porting the original Kernel for 2.2, and thanks to Joeseph Mother for his modifications to the kernel included in this ROM.
For anyone that is new to updating their phone, AGAT and I wanted to give you an easier way to upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2. This is mean't for people going from 2.1 to 2.2, anyone already on 2.2 shouldn't need this, but it can be used, just be aware that it will still replace your kernel and OS and wipe data.
This can be applied no matter what version of Android you are running, and regardless of what Kernel you are using, in as few steps as possible. This will install both the Kernel and the Android OS.
If you would like to read the full post for the regular Beta 6, click here.
If you're installing this ROM, please follow the instructions below, not in the above link.
Change log for Beta 6 can be found in the link above.
This ROM Includes DL05 Beta 6 and Joeseph Mother's "SDX_DL05_Kernel," which is based off his CrUDkernel, which is based off his CrapKernel, which in turn is based off Mrwrx's original kernel.
Currently this kernel is identical to CrUDkernel, but I may modify it in the future if I find reason to. Currently, it is perfect as far as I'm concerned, so it's unmodified.
The only notable difference between this ROM and the standard Beta 6 Update ZIP I posted in the other thread is the ability to flash in less steps and easily over 2.1 and the included kernel.
Because many users have chosen to run their phones with the soft button LEDs Off (Menu, Back, Home Buttons on Screen) to conserve battery, two versions of the ROM are available. One has these LEDs turned off, one has them turned on. You can choose which to download.
WARNING: Following the steps below will upgrade your Android version to 2.2.1. This will clear EVERYTHING off your phone that you have not backed up or saved on your SDCard. Your Contacts will be fine as long as you've kept them synced to your Gmail account.
Please Keep this in mind before continuing. If you want to backup your data, boot into Recovery, hit Backup, and choose to do a Full Backup of SYSTEM and DATA. If you want to backup your SMS (Text) Messages, you can try using "SMS Backup" or "SMS Backup & Restore" from Market.
PREREQUSITES: You will need a custom recovery installed on your phone. If you do not have this, see the bottom of this post, there will be a section devoted to installing the custom recovery. It will be highlighted in GREEN.
Instructions for Installing this ROM:
MD5's can be found for the files can be found immediately following instructions if you want them.
- Download the ROM zip. Choose either NO LED or LED ON (NO LED is recommended, as it saves battery. See BLUE text above.)
- Place the file you have downloaded onto your SDCard, in /sdx/zip.
- Boot into Recovery by Turning the phone off, then pressing and holding the Green Phone button, the Red End Call button, and the Volume Down button on the left side of the phone all at once. Keep them held down until the phone turns on.
- A screen will come up with a bunch of options. Choose "Apply zip from SD Card." You can scroll up and down with the big black button under the Menu button at the bottom of the phone by sliding your finger up or down on the button. Choose the option by pressing down on the button until it clicks.
- Choose the ZIP File you just put on your SDCard from the list and press down on the black button again to choose.
- At the bottom of the screen, it will ask you to press the HOME button to confirm. Press the Home button.
- The above step will take a while. When it is complete, it will tell you it has been successful. Reboot the phone.
Once rebooted, your phone should be running Android 2.2.1. Please be aware that the first boot will take A WHILE. Perhaps a few minutes. This is normal. If your screen stays black for several minutes, or it starts vibrating oddly, and rebooting, something has gone wrong. A black screen for ~15-20 seconds on first boot is normal.
MD5 Hashes:
9a0b52a7b7db3a17ac027faa18372425 - Basic-DL05-Froyo-B6-LED.zip
8b41abaedda151f4db56b0e1b4643f05 - Basic-DL05-Froyo-B6-NOLED.zip
Performance Recommendations:
- Disable "Audible Selection." This is the click sound it makes when taping on things. Menu -> Settings -> Sound -> Uncheck "Audible Selection."
- Turn off "Window Animations." Seems to Speed things up greatly for me. Menu -> Settings -> Display -> Animation -> "No Animations."
- Use LauncherPro as your default Launcher. It seems to run a lot smoother, faster, etc.
Installing Custom Recovery (SDX Recovery 3.1.1):
Follow these instructions IF you do not currently have a custom recovery on your phone, which is required to install the above ROM.
If you already have the Sprint Updater Installed (NOT THE LITE VERSION) you can skip to step 3.
- Download the Sprint Updater, which can be found here. It will allow you to flash the custom recovery. It is ~101MB.
- Download the Custom Recovery TAR file (SDX Recovery 3.1.1), which can be found here.
- Once the downloads are finished, Install the Sprint Updater (SprintUpdater-CL14.exe) If you already have it installed, you can skip this, but if you have another version, it may not work. If it doesn't, remove it and install this.
- Reboot after installing the Sprint Updater when it asks.
- After the computer reboots, Copy the SDX-Recovery-311.tar to "C:\Program Files\Samsung Electronics\SWUpgrade_lite\Models\Binary\" if you are using a 32-bit Windows, or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Samsung Electronics\SWUpgrade_lite\Models\Binary\" if you are using a 64-bit version of Windows. Make sure you delete ANY other file in this folder. You should ONLY have the Recovery Tar.
- Open the SWUpdater. Follow the instructions on screen. If it doesn't detect your phone (Error installing driver) download and install the correct drivers and try again. Drivers can be found here: 32-Bit || 64-Bit (Yes, these are the correct Drivers)
- When it finishes, your phone should reboot. It should show a new SDX Boot logo when the phone first turns on. If you see this, it has installed successfully. You can reboot and enter Recovery, and follow the ROM installation instructions above.
