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hi all i just got my galaxy s2 today and have no idea where to start with putting a rom on ot anything. so any help would be great thanks
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
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cooza said:
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
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Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
aceofclubs said:
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
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X2 read alot, play with the phone, figure things out. There is so much to learn so you don't turn your phone into a brick. Rooting means you become a superuser, you take ownership so you can customize your phone.
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yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
Gav6363 said:
yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
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Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
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Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
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Thanks im sure it wont well i hop not lol
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
Clear ? Good
MistahBungle said:
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
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Hi im not in a rush to do it so dont worry and im not comfortable to do it yet either. untill i am it will stay as stock. Thanks for your concern
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Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
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Root is changing the kernel in your phone to give you super user access which is needed to flash ROMs and firmwares.Also along with flashing there are other things to read up on like an EFS/IMEI file backups which are vital,also nandroid and Titanium backups.As you can see there are alot of good people here willing to help with good advice and all are correct in saying that you shouldnt rush into things.Take your time,read up and dont be afraid to ask questions.Play with your phone and when you know it well enough and have seen enough threads on what and what not to do then you can take the first step and root.First read up on rooting then EFS/IMEI backups and why they are needed.The rest will come in time.Id rather see you here asking questions and not in another thread saying "Help I just bricked my phone!!"
I'm a noob who needs to learn how to root their sgs2. First Android phone but I'm looking to open up and get more from my phone.
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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If you don't know what you want root for, I'd suggest not rooting.
The best ROM is <insert name of ROM here>.
My advice: stick to stock.
Man, people need to use the search button nowadays :/
As well as Google.
If you're an Android noob and you start rooting, there is a high chance of failing to root HENCE a brick would occur. Most bricks you hear or see that people get are from careless actions or they don't know what in god's name they are doing.
Do not make that mistake.
Research before attempting because I assume no matter what, you want your device rooted.
Make sure you have an GT-I9100 device, check by turning on and off your device.
The best ROMs I have used, and maybe you should stick to for a while, is either CriskeloROM, SensatioN Rom, CheckROM or Lite'ning ROM, found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253665
Use Odin to flash a custom kernel, for example Ninphetamine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179814
Follow guides on ROM pages to install their ROMs, installing a ROM automatically roots your device.
Good advice from previous poster.First read up on rooting and what it brings to your phone as it doesnt just bring flashing rights.As for bricking,its easy to brick your phone if your not carefull and dont read the instructions well and put the wrong kernel in Odin.Its an easy proccess but some people just dont follow the guides.Bricking in some cases is self caused.The ROM thing is a hard one cos there is no perfect ROM when everyone has different needs so its a case of read each ROM thread and choose what you like.If you dont like it try another.No one here on this site who knows what they are doing,Im quite sure,has only ever flashed one ROM in there time here.Best thing to do right now is stay stock until you read up on some important facts about flashing
1.Rooting,how why and what it brings.
2.nandroid backup
3.EFS/IMEI backup and restore-super impotant cos if you loose this info your screwed
4.the difference between each one and what each Dev brings to his/her ROM
5.Flashing.Some are done via recovery and some via odin.Also bootloops and how to get out of them
if i were you i'd first read all bout roms/kernels till your eyes bleed
then once you know how to do it, well pick a kernel and a rom which suits your needs
learn from people mistakes, i usually read couple pages on how people messed up while flashing so i dont fall in the same, and in case you brick your phone also have a way to recover it prepared
Maxwell0;2109742
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks :)
As asked if you know nothing and that knowledge is so limited you have to ask the banned question what is best rom then stick with stock until you understand .
Likewise why root if you dont know why .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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Maxwell0 said:
I'm a noob who needs to learn how to root their sgs2. First Android phone but I'm looking to open up and get more from my phone.
Also there seems to be so many roms and people taking of bricking. If anyone could explain the 'best' rom and what to do once my phone is rooted I would appreciate it thanks
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Why don't you take time and search all is posted it's not that hard..
yea, when i got my phone i used stock for a while until after a while i decided to root and flash different ROMs. was really scared and overwhelmed by all the info on XDA at first, but after reading everything over and over again , bookmarked tons of links i picked up the courage to root and started flashing ROMS.
haven't looked back since
hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2 i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
thanks in advance for any information.
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hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2
None of us on this development forum flash custom roms .
i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
probably but you are better off reading and learning before bricking your phone
ICS is yet to be released but we do have a buggy leaked ICS test rom you need to know how to recover before flashing .
jje
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Yes it is safe if you know what you're doing and for you that means don't go anywhere near an ICS ROM try a Gingerbread ROM first but before you do that read and read and search and search.
Just practising my speed typing....
wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
edit: - i didnt see B3311 post. ok i am a lil confused now if i were to install a custom rom ment for a differnt kernel would it work or would i brick my phone?
Kernel version doesen't matter.
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wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
Suarez7 said:
Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
JJEgan said:
And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
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True but even with all the reading at least you will feel more comfortable about going about and rooting the phone and flashing a rom. That way at least you do not have to expect others to spoonfeed the information to you. Also when you flash a rom for the first time you will feel great about yourself cause you did it all by yourself than asking others to help you. Hope that makes sense.. and to what you said also you have a great point and i always read your posts when you help people JJe as you are one helpful guy.
Hey, I just contacted Google and advised them to remove the Google search widget that comes standard on every android phone's home screen.
It useless I told them, nobody seems to even notice or use it. Heck, why search when you can just ask?
Still waiting for there reply.
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Suarez7 said:
Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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let me make this clear. Different variants of the s2 hence why you see different forums. If you have an international version then you are safe to flash whatever you want in this forum here. So if you see USA version I would steer clear it as it has nothing to do with the international version if that makes sense. Regarding your other question well yes flash BBL to stock official ROM and that is it
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thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
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thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
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I think you are using international version of the I9100g version.
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Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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The kernal is not related to country or carrier. The csc is.
Practically all custom roms come with working kernals and modems for the rom.
As for getting the official upgrade, you can reflash your original firmware, but most here just download the new official firmwares from the Intratech thread or sites like sammobile and flash it with Odin. No need for kies. I don't use it at all except for when I first got the S1 in 2010.
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ok i finally installed .Illusion-xT v1.7.2 - XWKL1 2.3.6 from
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403044
and also i like touchwiz so i installed the touchwiz apk mentioned below in the same thread i have an app called AppZorter which basically just sorts the apps in the application menu but when i try to do it i get an error that "No suitable Version of TouchWiz was found on your device". I searched the forum and found an updated touchwiz
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
now can i directly install this version or will it affect the illusion rom?
Best asking on the illusion thread.
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i would but i am not allowed to post there as my post count is under 10
He there,
I will open by saying I am a complete novice at this but can follow instructions to the letter as long as I have them in front of me.
I have a Galaxy S2 on the Orange network currently running ICS 4.0.3
I have tried rooting it, following the instructions from one or two threads here and seemed to achieve little success "Titanium Backup says NO!"
Thankfully, I haven't bricked it XD
I was wondering if any of the experts here could give me either a link to working instructions on the method to root and perhaps even install a JB based kernel to this particular device in the S2 family or would be so gracious as to spell it out for me here?
Many thanks.
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He there,
I will open by saying I am a complete novice at this but can follow instructions to the letter as long as I have them in front of me.
I have a Galaxy S2 on the Orange network currently running ICS 4.0.3
I have tried rooting it, following the instructions from one or two threads here and seemed to achieve little success "Titanium Backup says NO!"
Thankfully, I haven't bricked it XD
I was wondering if any of the experts here could give me either a link to working instructions on the method to root and perhaps even install a JB based kernel to this particular device in the S2 family or would be so gracious as to spell it out for me here?
Many thanks.
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Dwnld the .tar File( not the .zip one) latest Siyah v5.0i or the dorimanx kernel v7.10 and flash the same on ur phone using 'ODIN' software on ur PC to get ur phone rooted properly
Sun90 said:
Dwnld the .tar File( not the .zip one) latest Siyah v5.0i or the dorimanx kernel v7.10 and flash the same on ur phone using 'ODIN' software on ur PC to get ur phone rooted properly
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Ummm thanks, I think. But this is exactly what I didn't need. I need follow able instructions not vague statements in broken Internet speak.
Is there anyone out there willing/able to do that?
What you "need" to do is read the rules and stop expecting to be spoon fed.
Maybe Sun90 thought you had done just a teensy weensy bit of the donkey work for yourself,so youd understand what hes saying.
Ahh yes, this explains EVERYTHING.
For your information I have tried doing the legwork myself. What that got me was clockworkmod SEEMING to install but then being informed by titanium still informing me my phone was still unrooted.
I had wondered where I was going wrong since I am already aware there are specific complications with my particular handset. If you had read my original post rather than just jumped in to attack me then you would have known that.
But then I am not surprised at this reaction, a friend warned me there are a lot of snarky jerks on here that like to shoot people with valid questions down, I had hoped to prove him wrong. Maybe I still will, in part.
Well a friend told me theres a lot of lazy twats that come here and expect to be spoon fed....not prepared to spend their own time learning.
People help other people out here,and the normal courtesy is to thank people.Now if you dont understand what they mean,a normal person would ask them to expand on or explain their answer......not be a sanctimonius git like you.
Now,read your 1st post again,some crap about you can do stuff/guides if "its layed out in front of you".Then you say youve had that twice and youve still failed.Now you want someone to spend their time with attempt no.3.
Hope you like your orange p model,I stupidly bought the plain unbranded one....lol.
.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw_za0mQorw (add www) this should give you some idea but you need to do a bit of googling and a lot of xda reading
hallo
i currently use lightining rom(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274)
and now i would like to upgrade to something like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
can someone please tell me what steps do i have to follow?
what could go wrong?
i have been away for some time from playing with roms and i am afraid i will do mistakes.
You read the install instructions.
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Just look at the 3. post in the neatrom thread. There is everything explained. I would recommend the second method to ensure that everything works. And don't forget to make a backup!
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ok i have already seen the instructions,but besides that do i need to check what CWM i am using in order to update it or anything like that?
is there any bug or something i have to be carefull?
Youll soon find all the bugs,and fixes when you read all of the 76,000+ posts in the thread.
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i dont get you
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i dont get you
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@ Kotoulitsa
well all roms are made by our loved Devs with a lot of hardwork..... but then sometimes there are some bugs which are present in a rom.....they are removed as soon as reported.....every rom goes through testing phase and then comes to a stable build....... Neatrom 5.3.1 you referred to is a great version.....i myself is using it..... haven't found any bug yet.....but then we all are humans........
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@ Kotoulitsa
well all roms are made by our loved Devs with a lot of hardwork..... but then sometimes there are some bugs which are present in a rom.....they are removed as soon as reported.....every rom goes through testing phase and then comes to a stable build....... Neatrom 5.3.1 you referred to is a great version.....i myself is using it..... haven't found any bug yet.....but then we all are humans........
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i completely understand that but its not what i meant
i am feared that my current version of CWM may have some sort of compatibility issues with the new roms....or something similar
is this true?
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I'll try to make it simpler for you.
A rom is created.Over time,loads of users flash it to their phone.They then report problems that arise on their phones(bugs).The developer/s look into the situation and issue updates/fixes.
So,in that thread you looked at,there is over 76,000 posts,and there may even be another thread about the rom(a discussion thread),with 1000's of posts also.
In effect,there could be 100's of different situations where something doesnt work(whereas it used to work on samsung stock rom or whatever rom you used before).Or you flash the rom and you just plain dont like it.Did you waste your time reading 1000's of posts about the rom,when you remove it after 5 minutes use?.
Or are you just plain lazy and expect others to do all the donkey work for you(you open up a thread to save you reading that rom thread)?.
These are the factors you have to think about before you do anything.
The "spirit" of this forum is for you to try out roms for yourself,do a bit of research to understand what can go wrong,or the pros and cons.
Since you joined 5 minutes ago,you can post in the noobs area of this forum and ask any questions you like there.
I do not use custom roms,for the reasons I mentioned earlier.Ive not a lot of time spare to read about bugs in rom threads,only to find I dont like it.
Also,there is dozens of combinations concerning roms.There is normally various kernels and modems to "try",which can make your phone act differently.
Then when you do everything properly,and like the rom after everything,you find battery life is crap!.
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Forgot to say;get odin working in case you need it later.Also backup your efs folder,and make nands before you change roms.
Then you can quickly revert back if your not satisfied with new rom/s.
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kotoulitsa said:
i completely understand that but its not what i meant
i am feared that my current version of CWM may have some sort of compatibility issues with the new roms....or something similar
is this true?
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" Something Similar " <---- what do you mean???? if you are just shooting arrows in dark please stop..... .if you are too afraid to flash another rom...... then it is a decision you must take by your self....... as every post is written you are responsible for what happens to your phone........ no one else....... so please read , read and read before flashing anything
everything will have an issue if you are not willing to try....... there are so many of us trying different versions......update to latest CWM...... read phliz CWM thread...... i found it very very useful..... thanks philz .......
i actually re-rooted my phone to remove that triangle from boot........and thanks to hard work of philz....it is now gone :cyclops:
so kindly try......if you dont try...... then there is very less we all can help in.......
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What on earth are you talking about.........spammer.The rom thread tells him the starting point/requirements for flashing.
And you dont need to use philz for anything.You flash any compatible rooted kernel in order to use Triangle Away by "Chainfire"....not Philz.And if you are on GB/old bootloader,you use a usb jig to remove triangle.
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