Ok, according to MobileTechVideos (who does ROM reveiws on youtube) the MIUI rom is to be installed the same way he installs CyanogenMod 7 in one of his videos (as seen here)...
In his method he states to after flashing to stock with Odin to flash the overstock kernel v1.5.2 UV, but I'm curious to know if in replacement of this could I use overstock v2.4.1 kernel instead or if after flashing MIUI using the overstock kernel v1.5.2 UV I could then flash the overstock v2.4.1 kernel over the 1.5.2 version?
Sorry if this question is confusing!
I use the revamped and or LE versions depending on which i like better for the new weekly update and flash the glitch kernel which was designed for miui and is extremely fast,and i flash the KB5 modem inwhich works best for me.
Generally i stick with the LE version wich is bloat free and add the apps i want and set the build.prop settings to my preference.
Ok i see in the stock miui.us they dont actually specify how this should be installed...so here it goes as i know it to work. You must be on froyo bootloaders!!!
Odin back to stock....for me its eclair (2.1).....then flash a 2.2 rom and make sure you have cwm....from there reset/wipe data,wipe cache,wipe dalvic...then go mounts and storage and format/ system.
Now flash miui,when its done go to advance and fix permissions,then reboot system wait 5 minutes and reboot....all done.
From this point on when installing a miui update you do not have to wipe data and reset but follow the rest of the steps and you wont loose all your apps and settings.
Pm me if you have further questions and ill be glad to walk you thru it.
Edit: i found that you can flash this from stock eclair but you have to root and get cwm,i find its just easier to flash a 2.2 custom rom that has root and cwm already on it and go from there
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Hi all! As the name suggests, I'm trying to get from stock ED01 to KangBang 2.0 with OTB 1.6. I'm familiar with android, having spent a year hacking the OG droid, but it seems the Fascinate is a whole nother beast in and of itself. So far I've read up on:
-How to use odin
-How to use adb
-What voodoo is
-Current ROM offerings
-Multiple 'how-to' guides
My problem, however, is that some of the guides are dated so I'm a tad uneasy on just jumping straight in. One thing in particular is how do I aquire root and flash 3.x.
This guide is the most relevant thing I can find but it uses cwm 2.x. Should I follow the guide verbatim while JUST replacing which cwm I'm flashing or is there a different set of rules to follow? Better yet, is there an easier way of doing this that I've overlooked?
Get Comrom and put it in your SD card.
Use Odin to flash CWM 3.0 in your phone(use PDA section/button). >http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36791/CWM3_Voodoo.tar.md5
After you do that, power phone on holding down the volume buttons to get to CWM.
Clear data, cache, dalvik.
Install Comrom from your sd card, let your phone chill while voodoo boots.
Enjoy
Thanks so much for a quick reply! Just one last question. Do I need to root before installing CWM or does root install with KB?
Since Com Rom is already rooted, you do not need to root first. Just make sure you boot directly into CWM after flashing it with Odin, then flash Com Rom.
Edit: If, after flashing CWM through Odin, you accidentally boot all the way, CWM will get erased (due to the stock kernel). Just reflash it with Odin
It's Actually quicker to do an odin load of commrom 2 from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048380 this will include CWM in the build.
Just FYI, the cwm included in the build is not current, but it allows the ROMs to load after flashing through ODIN. If you follow the instructions in the thread, you are guided to flash CWM 3.0 after flashing and booting up the ROM.
I've seen many different people say to install it different ways:
-Just install the rom
-Install CM7, THEN install MIUI
-Install OTB kernel before, install it after.
To be honest, I am completely confused. I would love to run MIUI but can't due to not knowing how.
I am currently running UKB 2.1 with Clockwork 3.0.2 (Red) and EB04.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Generally people try to use the first method. If they get an error 7 they then try to install 7/4 build of cm7, and wipe data& caches, and then install miui.
Remember, once you get cm7 or miui installed ONLY use the recovery you get through the reboot menu. Do not use three button method.
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Thanks! I took a nandroid just in case obviously but I'm not sure how useful that will be since I'm currently voodoo. Do I need to unvoodoo then nandroid, then flash? Or can I flash MIUI even though I am running voodoo?
Whatever state you are in when you make your nandroid, you need to be in when you restore. You definatley need to turn voodoo off before you try to install MIUI.
Disable it, boot normally, then reboot to recovery and start from there.
Alright, thank you. Here goes nothing. I'm about to try it and see what happens!
Do I just need to install the rom? Or do I install GAPPS after (say the one from the CM7 thread)?
GAPPS is included in MIUI rom, unlike CM7. I did not have to install GAPPS.
why can't i flash rom's no more.
When i flash a new rom(froyo, toxic) i get :
formating update
formating system
formating data
deleting files
copying files
and then instalation complete en then it reboots and this is whithin a minute. And ofcourse the rom do not work correctly so i have to odin back to stock. I wipe and reset to factory, tryed other roms( zen, biwinning) same thing happens. Olso my nandroid backups will not work, they all hang at bali kernel screen(palmtree). So now i am stuck with stock waiting for a solution. thanks
After you ODIN to JFD... can you explain what steps you are taking?
The more detail, the better.
after i odin back to stock, i root the phone, install rom manager, flash clockworkmod recovery. If i do a nandroid restore i get samsung screen followed by bali screen with a female robot voice saying something about paritioning 2 min and counting then it hangs. I also do a wipe before the restore. If i flash a rom in rom manager or in recovery mode i only get wat i mention above, i do not get a loading bar. Thank you for the reply
Don't restore, your nandroid has voodoo enabled, likely causing issues.
Try this:
Odin to jfd (assuming you have no issues, if you do, try my )
download my option b update.zip (from noob guide) - this allows you to avoid ROM Manager/cwr.
Download a good ROM, I would suggest miui revamped or birgertime's cm7 build (my preference)
Download Bali for cm7/miui
Move all 3 to internal sd
Hold in both volumes + power (can be done with phone on after going to jfd and moving files to phone)
Release at vibrant screen
This is stock 2e recovery, reinstall packages (2x maybe)
Should be in cwr now
Flash ROM
Flash Bali
Reboot phone (don't do anything else)
After it boots, wait 10, reboot
Restore ONLY non-system apps, reboot
Enjoy bad ass phone.
Let me know...
Ok I will try this tomorrow, I will let know, thanks again.
For the roms you mention I do not need bootlaoders right.
Correct. That's about the most dangerous thing you can do also.
I flashed ss-6 miui. So far everything works, calling, sms/mms, even gps and wow this is a really nice rom. I am really happy now, stock is so boring and slow. But leaves me wondering why i could not flash froyo roms. Thanks and greetings from a happy island(aruba) i got a lot of custumizing to do so cheers
Glad you are up and running with my guide. You could repeat those steps with froyo roms, no problem
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so, I've had my SG2 for like a month now, rooted and all, but the problem is , i can't flash any other ROMs(but stock ROMs) or kernels (except for CF root,stock and siyah kernels ) on it via CMW... each time i tried to flash anything, i end up stuck at "galaxy s2 GT-I9100" boot-up logo.... I've tried flashing CM7 then i got the boot-loop ( even with double flash, or triple didn't work for me) and i can't get into CWM when i got the boot-loop....
someone please help me.. i read alotta threads and none of them got similar issue like mine...
i guess its true what they say : every galaxy s2 is different from the rest.
Hmm....must be something you're doing wrong. Nothing to do with Galaxy S2 being different.
Have you always followed the dev's instructions while flashing roms?
Wiping data, cache? Matching up the kernels and roms?
As far as I know, there hasn't been a single person who completely failed to install VillainROM on their SGS2.
I would advise you to give it a go.
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What ROMs have you tried to flash?
If you're tring to flash AOSP ROms like CM7 or MIUI it's normal if you're not doing it with a comatible version of CWM. For example, cf root kernel installs a modified version of CWM on your device, which is not compatible with CM7. IF you want to flash CM7 first you have to flash codeworkx kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693, and then enter recovery (the new CWM installed with this kernel) to flash CM7.
Now if you can't flash samsung firmware based ROMs (villainROM, Leomar Revolution, Batista...), I don't know what it could be. I never had a problem flashing samsung firmware custom ROMs with the cf root CWM recovery.
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What ROMs have you tried to flash?
If you're tring to flash AOSP ROms like CM7 or MIUI it's normal if you're not doing it with a comatible version of CWM. For example, cf root kernel installs a modified version of CWM on your device, which is not compatible with CM7. IF you want to flash CM7 first you have to flash codeworkx kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693, and then enter recovery (the new CWM installed with this kernel) to flash CM7.
Now if you can't flash samsung firmware based ROMs (villainROM, Leomar Revolution, Batista...), I don't know what it could be. I never had a problem flashing samsung firmware custom ROMs with the cf root CWM recovery.
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If your phone has cf-root/kernal and cf cwm can you just flash over top codeworkx's kernel and do you have to re-root?
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If your phone has cf-root/kernal and cf cwm can you just flash over top codeworkx's kernel and do you have to re-root?
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If you already have root then you won't loose it.
geko95gek said:
Hmm....must be something you're doing wrong. Nothing to do with Galaxy S2 being different.
Have you always followed the dev's instructions while flashing roms?
Wiping data, cache? Matching up the kernels and roms?
As far as I know, there hasn't been a single person who completely failed to install VillainROM on their SGS2.
I would advise you to give it a go.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
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I used to use VR 3.0 but could only work with stock kernel or cf root kernel has never booted with the ROM's kernel..
tomascunill said:
What ROMs have you tried to flash?
If you're tring to flash AOSP ROms like CM7 or MIUI it's normal if you're not doing it with a comatible version of CWM. For example, cf root kernel installs a modified version of CWM on your device, which is not compatible with CM7. IF you want to flash CM7 first you have to flash codeworkx kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693, and then enter recovery (the new CWM installed with this kernel) to flash CM7.
Now if you can't flash samsung firmware based ROMs (villainROM, Leomar Revolution, Batista...), I don't know what it could be. I never had a problem flashing samsung firmware custom ROMs with the cf root CWM recovery.
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My phone came with CM7, but i flashed it with rooted stock coz i wanted to have a feel of it... but now i'm done with it but i can't get any roms to work... so frustrating.
i literally have tried flashing ALL Roms (ligtnung, gingerbread,vr, cm7), during the 1st few days that i got my phone it worked with VR 2.5 and 3.0, even MIUI.. but after i flashed with some Asian stock ROM via odin... nothing would work through cmw anymore...
i seriously don't know what i did wrong...
btw, right now im using basebad ver: I9100XXXKI4, kernel: 2.6.35.7-siyah [email protected]#20, build number GINGERBREAD.ZSKI3.
I really don't know. YOu should try to go the closest possible to stock and try from there. DO a full wipe, wipe data, wipe system, everything and flash a stock ROM from your country and carrier (there is a thread from infratech where you can get carrier specific ROMS). THen connect your phone to kies (maybe yo get an oficial update) and then do everything from scratch, root, install CWM, etc...
That's what I'd do but I really don't now if it's the best option.
i have almost the same problem,but me i can flash any rom,but the problem is with the kernel my phone refuse to boot on any other kernel else than cf-root and the speedmod,it freezes in the kernel loading so i must turn it off and reflash via odin cf-root or speedmod to get it works again.
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I really don't know. YOu should try to go the closest possible to stock and try from there. DO a full wipe, wipe data, wipe system, everything and flash a stock ROM from your country and carrier (there is a thread from infratech where you can get carrier specific ROMS). THen connect your phone to kies (maybe yo get an oficial update) and then do everything from scratch, root, install CWM, etc...
That's what I'd do but I really don't now if it's the best option.
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well, i'm gonna try that and see if it works, am also goin' try to see if downgrading to 2.3.4 or something would work too...
but please if you got any more ideas, just keep it coming..
thanks
Phew! NOW I HAVE CM7 RUNNING ON MY PHONE!!
I'm gonna try to explain how i fixed my issue, as clear and explanatory as i can..
lucky i didn't brick my phone during all this, because I tried so many things and none worked.I unsuccessfully tried downgrading to XWkI4, ZCKI4, and alot others via Odin... after flashing all i get is tons of error messages(on 3e recorvery) E: can't open/cache or E:failed blah bla bla to load /efs... i thought OMG! my phone is bricked! then i recalled reading somewhere that flashing the 3 tar (PDA,MODEM,CSC) files usually should work(maybe better than flashing a 1 tar file), so i found a 3 files xxKI3 rom, flashed it and BAM! it booted up this time without any error. so now i went ahead and rooted it since the tar files came unrooted, then went into CWM to flash cm7 ROM, flashed it twice and ofc i got stuck on boot logo.....i didn't panic much, i pulled out the battery, and restarted to CWM where i cleared cache/ dalvik/ and did wipe/factory reset, then i reflashed CM7 again (twice) and it worked!!!! YES, CM7 is fiannly working on my SG2!
thanks for everyone for helping, and i hope this can help others on the same boat as me..
Im thinking about change my rom to Cyanogenmod, but Im afraid it will crash and brick my phone.
Can i just flash it directly? or should i wipe out all stuff first?
Speedmod is a kernel, Cyanogenmod is a ROM.
CyanogenMod 7 (w/ Gingerbread 2.3.7) for Galaxy SII Q&A.
No, ist very very unlikely to brick your phone just because you go from stock (or modded stock) or whatever to Cyanogen,
If something goues wrong, you can (nearly) always flash a stock Firmware via ODIN.
As far as I know its almost impossible to brick a modern Android Phone. Except you do do some really "deep" stuff.
But you should wipe your phone when you go from Stock (or modded Stock) to Cyanogen.
And you should flash the Cyanogenmod Rom twice because its using a new or modded version of clockworkmod.
There is a step by step discription in the Cyanogenmod Wiki.
I hope that Information helps a bit.
How to
normalife said:
Im thinking about change my rom to Cyanogenmod, but Im afraid it will crash and brick my phone.
Can i just flash it directly? or should i wipe out all stuff first?
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1.just download latest nightly of cyanogemod and put it on SDcard...Link for latest nightly here: (http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/cm_galaxys2_full-94.zip)
2.enter CWM recovery and do a wipe data/factory reset,,, wipe cache,, wipe dalvik cache(it is in Advanced option in CWM main menu)...so yes wipe out all stuff first
3. install nightly .zip file from sdcard
4. install nightly .zip file from sdcard AGAIN...REALLY DO IT OR IT WILL NOT BOOT
5. reboot phone from recovery and you will be in CyanogenMod 7 ROM
PS: do not be afraid about SpeedMod kernel....flashing cyanogenmod nightly .zip also flashes CM7 Stock kernel for you
PS: You can try Siyah kernel 2.1 beta 14 (http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/test/Siyah-v2.1b14-CWM.zip) info here: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838)
I am using this kernel since beta 12 and no problems
PS: Speedmod is name of kernel = core of android system...Cyanogenmod is a ROM = phone firmware
You can ask me again if needed..or send me a PM
Should he not at least make a nandroid backup first
Dude, do some research.
If you managed to get Speedmod onto the phone, then you shouldn't have any other problems.