Hi guys.
I'm new here so please bear with me if i am in the wrong section.
I've flashed my sgs2 with litening 6.1 rom, and i am really really really glad that i got the rom, BUT... since i am as before mentioned a big ass noob, and since it was a pre rooted rom, so i didn't need to root my stock rom before flashing the litening 6.1 rom, but i made a mistake ... i didn't backup my stock rom ...
so here is the dilema. i want to unroot my galaxy s2 since there is an official 2.3.5 rom for sgs2, and i would really like to get my hands on it since the battery consumption is a huge issue on other roms.
anybody who got 5 minute of spare time to explain which rom (maybe post a link directly for the rom) to install and how to do it ... my friend was all about "flash recovery, wipe bla bla bla" ... that is foreign language to me ...
I am from denmark so i would appreciate if anyone could show me the link to the standard stock rom for scandinavian region. please once again, just writing "flash in recovery mode ... etc" wont help me much ... just a little more detailed description would be appreciated.
in advance thank you for your replies
You can just download the stock rom you want , get your phone to download mode and use odin to flash it. Put the .tar file on the pda section in odin.do not tick repartition!
This will put everthing in stock again including unroot.
Hope this help
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ardabelati said:
You can just download the stock rom you want , get your phone to download mode and use odin to flash it. Put the .tar file on the pda section in odin.do not tick repartition!
This will put everthing in stock again including unroot.
Hope this help
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So that means that i don't need to wipe anything? and 1 more question. do i have to download kernel and firmware seperately or?
thank you very much for your help ... you kindda made my day easier.
maxeli said:
So that means that i don't need to wipe anything? and 1 more question. do i have to download kernel and firmware seperately or?
thank you very much for your help ... you kindda made my day easier.
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About wipe. If you get boot loop then do wipe.
You just need to download one file.no need the separate kernel.
Good luck
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ardabelati said:
About wipe. If you get boot loop then do wipe.
You just need to download one file.no need the separate kernel.
Good luck
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your help is highly appreciated mate
noob asking Q again ... i've downloaded this firmware
GT-I9100_HTD_I9100XWKF4_I9100NEKF2_I9100HTDKF2.exe - 263 MB, BUT ... how the heck do i flash an .exe file on my device?
and i've downloaded this kernel too: I9100XWKF4_Kernel.exe
so, i extracted the first 263 MB file, from exe, and than it turns into .rar file ... when i extract the rar file i get a lot of small files, more than i need to. so how can i install this FW on my sgs2 ? i don't think that it's possible to do through odin ...?? should i put the .rar file on the root of my SD card and than flash it with CWM ??? and should i also flash the kernel or does this first file contain kernel already?
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FlowerPotmen said:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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thx mate ... i've been reading that thread over and over again. but just don't know if the .rar file is to be flashed just like that or what? and does it contain kernel already or should i also flash the kernel... big concern as i don't want to lose/wipe my data or brick my phone ... i'm kindda learning how to play around with these rom's, but i will get it eventually some day unless i don't f*** up my phone and give up LOL
anyway, thx a lot for ur help
Yes its all in one file(zip). its as easy as it shows you.
So i flashed that zip file and got bootloop afterwards :-( so i had to wipe my data and than flash the rom again :-( pain in the ass to lose my pwrfect set up.. Now i gotta start from scratch again :-(
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Ok, i know this is an old tread, but just to not create a new one, let's use it and ask similar things about backing to stock firmware.
I am about to sell my phone and want to know how to clean internal SD card and let no trace of my files, folders and apps.
How to do that?
Thanks
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Is it possible to download back the old stock rom through ODIN and reinstall it on my ace? Or can I install it with CMW too from the SD card? Or is there some deleting and complexity involved in this backwards process?
Sure, you can instal any stock rom on your phone. Just have to have the firmware files. I just flashed back stock 2.3.4 after 7.1 CM BehradGH. And istaled BehradGH again I don't think u could instal any stock rom via CWM. Specialy the lower version u have.
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Sure, you can instal any stock rom on your phone. Just have to have the firmware files. I just flashed back stock 2.3.4 after 7.1 CM BehradGH. And istaled BehradGH again I don't think u could instal any stock rom via CWM. Specialy the lower version u have.
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Lmao nah bro it failed. I tried flashing it through ODIN and installing the stock 2.3.5 again and the phone was stuck in an endless boot. I got scared as hell and reflashed back to CM 7.1. I have no idea what happened though but everything is working fine. I guess I'll be sticking to CM7.
The reason I wanted to go back was because Heywire (txting app) was the only thing that stopped working after I flashed. I depend a lot on texting and I was thinking it'd go back if I went back to stock. I guess I'll have to try and find another alternative :/
Phone feels like a super phone though. LONG LIVE CM7!
Well, I'm not a developer or advenced user so I can't tell u the reason why you phone stuck in on boot. Today i was broke my CM7.1 Behrad and i could only go to download mode so i flash official 2.3.4 KPH and it's worked. Next i instaled CWM and BehradGH' rom again. Before useing BehradGH's rom i had Grif's KANG rom and after that i flash stock 2.3.4 to instal another CM7.1. It wasn't first time so I'm sure of that what i write here
Haha. I'm guessing we were both pretty lucky then. The first thing I did was to make sure I could boot into recovery. Then I reflashed CM7 from there. I'm still curious about the boot loop thing... I hope someone answers.
You need to flash a full package to not have a bootloop.
SuperAce609 said:
Lmao nah bro it failed. I tried flashing it through ODIN and installing the stock 2.3.5 again and the phone was stuck in an endless boot. I got scared as hell and reflashed back to CM 7.1. I have no idea what happened though but everything is working fine. I guess I'll be sticking to CM7.
The reason I wanted to go back was because Heywire (txting app) was the only thing that stopped working after I flashed. I depend a lot on texting and I was thinking it'd go back if I went back to stock. I guess I'll have to try and find another alternative :/
Phone feels like a super phone though. LONG LIVE CM7!
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If u wer on cm7, then u should flash a full package bcoz cm7 converts ur system from rfs to ext. So wen u flash a full package, ur system is converted back to rfs.
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Oh I see. How do I flash the whole package then?
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Oh I see. How do I flash the whole package then?
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You need to download something called a 5 file package, extract and then in Odin you deselect 'one package'. Generally for stock ROMs you select
OPS - cooper.ops
BOOT - APBOOT.......tar.md5
PHONE - MODEM......tar.md5
PDA - CODE......tar.md5
CSC - CSC.......tar.md5
easswar said:
You need to download something called a 5 file package, extract and then in Odin you deselect 'one package'. Generally for stock ROMs you select
OPS - cooper.ops
BOOT - APBOOT.......tar.md5
PHONE - MODEM......tar.md5
PDA - CODE......tar.md5
CSC - CSC.......tar.md5
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Oooohh that. I remember doing that once before when I was flashing stock roms on my ace. Can you provide a link to these 5 file downloads? Thanks *clicks*
It's not 5 downloads.
Sammobile.com, find the KPH file. I know it's confirmed to be a full package.
It seems samfirmware.com is not updated with latest firmwares. So u can try sammobile.com which is updated.
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dunno about now, but a long time back when i was flashing stock KPN, samfirmware.com had a one file KPN, so i flashed a 5 file KPE and then the KPN...
I think KPN is supposed to be better than KPH which was a leaked ROM.
SuperAce609 said:
Oooohh that. I remember doing that once before when I was flashing stock roms on my ace. Can you provide a link to these 5 file downloads? Thanks *clicks*
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See attachment. Cooper.ops and Odin is already included in the zip file, just extract it. Happy flashing
http://hotfile.com/dl/134788696/23d069d/S5830XXKPH.rar.html
SuperAce609 said:
Haha. I'm guessing we were both pretty lucky then. The first thing I did was to make sure I could boot into recovery. Then I reflashed CM7 from there. I'm still curious about the boot loop thing... I hope someone answers.
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Hey!
I think you was flashed the ONE package file, but jeah, you need MULTI package file for ODIN, flash from CM to STOCK ROM.
Just read the FLASHING TUT. before flashing!
CHEERS!
To back to stock rom i always use Odin Didn't said i do this by recovery. And always use multi-file pack. Never "one package" - some1 said it is unstable... So go to Download Mode and flash ur Ace by useing Odin and multi-file rom (OPS, PDA, BOOT, PHONE, CSC)
casiocas said:
Hey!
I think you was flashed the ONE package file, but jeah, you need MULTI package file for ODIN, flash from CM to STOCK ROM.
Just read the FLASHING TUT. before flashing!
CHEERS!
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I know how to flash stock roms. I've been doing so since 2.2. I'm talking about going from custom to stock xD. But thanks for the link anyways, saving it just in case
droidtwoseven said:
See attachment. Cooper.ops and Odin is already included in the zip file, just extract it. Happy flashing
http://hotfile.com/dl/134788696/23d069d/S5830XXKPH.rar.html
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Thanks a whole bunch! I didn't make a back up of my stock rom before flashing so it's really good to have this.
Wojtys said:
To back to stock rom i always use Odin Didn't said i do this by recovery. And always use multi-file pack. Never "one package" - some1 said it is unstable... So go to Download Mode and flash ur Ace by useing Odin and multi-file rom (OPS, PDA, BOOT, PHONE, CSC)
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Unstable how? I've always used one packages for flashing stock roms and they've worked perfectly. Unless you're talking about the performance of the rom?
SuperAce609 said:
Unstable how? I've always used one packages for flashing stock roms and they've worked perfectly. Unless you're talking about the performance of the rom?
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It's not unstable. You will only get boot problems flashing across android versions using one package files.
Hello
After I rooted my phone, I freezed a couple of programs, and got carried away. Now twlauncher is not working. I've tried factory reset. But that didn't work. Now I am stuck at a screen telling me twlauncher stopped working.
I cannot do anything. I am using the danish version of ICS. There are to many threads on how to flash ICS. I have no idea which one to trust, that works. So I would really appriciate it, if somebody could help me. I am kinda scared/freaking out.
Thanks.
Hey. Do not worry. Have you got CWM Recovery installed in your ROM? Go into recovery mode and clear both Cache Partition and Then go into Advanced and clear Dalvik Cache. If that does not work i recommend you flash the most stable rom which is Litening ROM. I am using it for nearly a year and it is the most trustable rom.. Also installation guide os very well provided on Litening ROM thread.
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Here is a link for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
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Rikko97 said:
Hey. Do not worry. Have you got CWM Recovery installed in your ROM? Go into recovery mode and clear both Cache Partition and Then go into Advanced and clear Dalvik Cache. If that does not work i recommend you flash the most stable rom which is Litening ROM. I am using it for nearly a year and it is the most trustable rom.. Also installation guide os very well provided on Litening ROM thread.
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I do not have CWM installed. I only rooted. I would love if you could help me install stock ICS
TheStigx said:
I do not have CWM installed. I only rooted. I would love if you could help me install stock ICS
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Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
jje
TheStigx said:
I do not have CWM installed. I only rooted. I would love if you could help me install stock ICS
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Come on, do the work yourself. 290 posts and you can't be bothered searching?! Use the FAQs and stickies, that's why they're there.
You've given no info as to how you managed to bork TW launcher either. "Got carried away"... "freeze a couple of programs"... Very helpful.
For future reference - always handy to have another launcher installed for emergencies.
B3311 said:
Come on, do the work yourself. 290 posts and you can't be bothered searching?! Use the FAQs and stickies, that's why they're there.
You've given no info as to how you managed to bork TW launcher either. "Got carried away"... "freeze a couple of programs"... Very helpful.
For future reference - always handy to have another launcher installed for emergencies.
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I know, I know. I just, freaked out a bit. I did some research, and found the link I was searching for(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278)
But I have a hard time, finding the danish version of ICS..
But do you think cleaning cache and dalvik will help, as post 2 said ?
I just tried cleaning dalvik and cache partition, It didn't work.
Sorry posted by mistake
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Install cwm recovery make a flash able zip of a launcher and flash it
Then you will have your language rom, booted
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TheStigx said:
I know, I know. I just, freaked out a bit. I did some research, and found the link I was searching for(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278)
But I have a hard time, finding the danish version of ICS..
But do you think cleaning cache and dalvik will help, as post 2 said ?
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Don't know if there's a specific Danish version - not even sure if there is an official ICS in Scandinavia yet, never use Kies (I'm in Norway). Scandinavian firmwares have NEE as a CSC code.
Try Check Fus to find the most recent dansk firmware, then samfirmware.com for downloads.
Lykke til.
B3311 said:
Don't know if there's a specific Danish version - not even sure if there is an official ICS in Scandinavia yet, never use Kies (I'm in Norway). Scandinavian firmwares have NEE as a CSC code.
Try Check Fus to find the most recent dansk firmware, then samfirmware.com for downloads.
Lykke til.
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Jo tak, I found the file I needed, know When I wanted to download the Odin file, the link doesn't work
sahibunlimited said:
Install cwm recovery make a flash able zip of a launcher and flash it
Then you will have your language rom, booted
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I would love to know if you had that kind of file, because I sadly have no idea on how to do that.
TheStigx said:
Jo tak, I found the file I needed, know When I wanted to download the Odin file, the link doesn't work
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View attachment Odin.zip
Here you go.
Edit - or did you mean the firmware file to be installed with Odin, not actually Odin itself?
If I were you, I'd worry about ICS later, and get stock GB flashed first - at least you'll have a working phone. Follow the guides jjegan linked you to.
B3311 said:
View attachment 978783
Here you go.
Edit - or did you mean the firmware file to be installed with Odin, not actually Odin itself?
If I were you, I'd worry about ICS later, and get stock GB flashed first - at least you'll have a working phone. Follow the guides jjegan linked you to.
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Yes, I wanted the Odin file itself
I get what you mean buy doing the flashing GB. To be honest, I want it to be fixed as fast as possible, and with ICS.
I am gonna flash It now, and hope for the best. Again thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it
No problem, let us know how it went.
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No problem, let us know how it went.
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It went well! Twlauncher now works, like it should !
Now I need to download all the apps and setup, but that is nothing compared to I have a working phone
Thank you and everybody who helped me,
Hey there, I installed ICS 4.0.3 on to my S2 yesterday, after using it for a day, the battery drains way too fast, the music player keeps crashing, and other various apps keep crashing. I would like to revert to GB 2.3.6.
I used to have KK2, and im on LP8. I dont play around with ROMs so these are all stock ROMs.
Someone please guide me on what to do. I did a search but that didnt help me much
see my signature link for ODIN flash guide and stock roms
if not clear ask
theres a thread on ics discussion ull find better aswers there.
which version did ya flash ????i seen russian,polands,neterlands ics an it felt like an upgradation of gb ,well it needs time to settle wen u flash an i dint c any prblms....i always wipe an flash clean.
ZACQ8 said:
see my signature link for ODIN flash guide and stock roms
if not clear ask
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I have odin and the stock roms.....which were given to me, i would just like to know the procedure, to go from ICS to GB as I think i need to wipe my phone and so on.
The file i currently have is GT-I9100_XSA_I9100XWKK2_I9100XSAKK1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md5
yup do a full factory reset and flash gb via odin **imp** jus for ur info the modem of ics remain afta flashin gb too,well i seen it all the time and i used to flash gb modem separately..
just make a factory reset from the phone menu,
and flash it form ODIN...
there are newer GB versions available than your choosen one...
I just hope you tried the newer ics stocks and wiped after flash and didn't restore anything. Ics working just fine on my brothers s2 for a month and I'm running stock just fine since yesterday
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atifsh said:
I just hope you tried the newer ics stocks and wiped after flash and didn't restore anything. Ics working just fine on my brothers s2 for a month and I'm running stock just fine since yesterday
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I upgraded to ICS via kies and did not wipe after upgrading....will wiping make the phone work any better, I am wanting to downgrade due to the battery life being VERY bad with ICS
m8 check pm***
Wipe will make day and night difference but you will lose your apps and data. And you should not restore your backups from GB to Ics
Dial *2767*3855# to wipe
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Hey fellas, i'm looking to send my phone to Samsung for servicing, but obviously i cant let them see that i'm running ICS because it isnt out in Singapore yet.
so i've download DXLP7 in hope that i could flash my country's firmware before returning my phone.
Download both the kernel and the 7zip file that is 310mb in size.
opened the massive file to only find one tar file, so if i flash that via odin, my phone will completely return to stock?
as in a condition that the service centre wont suspect?
what about the kernel that i downloaded, do i have to flash that as well?
Much appreciate some help.
Regards,
Shawn.
shawnaye said:
Hey fellas, i'm looking to send my phone to Samsung for servicing, but obviously i cant let them see that i'm running ICS because it isnt out in Singapore yet.
so i've download DXLP7 in hope that i could flash my country's firmware before returning my phone.
Download both the kernel and the 7zip file that is 310mb in size.
opened the massive file to only find one tar file, so if i flash that via odin, my phone will completely return to stock?
as in a condition that the service centre wont suspect?
what about the kernel that i downloaded, do i have to flash that as well?
Much appreciate some help.
Regards,
Shawn.
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Just the tar file and after that dial wipe code using dialer.
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Look at the battery status wich app is draining your battery.
Yesterday i didnt use my phone for 2 hours, before my battery was around 50% but after the 2 hour my battery was only 18%. I looked at my battery report/status and it said:
Xda 29
Screen 27
And some things like
Bla bla 7
Bla bla 4
...
Mostly my screen haves around 60% so, now xda is the same value but the screen didnt use more or less energy so.........
Thanks to the xda app my battery drained 2x so hard.
I gues (how do you spell that?) you also use the xda app and it alsobis your problem.
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rocky23 said:
yup do a full factory reset and flash gb via odin **imp** jus for ur info the modem of ics remain afta flashin gb too,well i seen it all the time and i used to flash gb modem separately..
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what about the bootloader.....is there no difference between ICS and GB bootloader.....
my net was down ,,,check pm
rocky23 said:
my net was down ,,,check pm
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Mate, share your idias here instead of sending PM,
if your ideas are really good others can benifit, if anything wrong others can correct it...
Hello All,
I am a noob.
So I am looking into going back to GB 2.3.5
I have flashed stock ICS Netherlands XWLP7 and I have downloaded the firmware of my country.
Which is: GT-I9100_EGY_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md5
And kernal: Kernel_I9100JPKJ2.tar.md5
I have a question, it has been explained to me that I need to flash these files using odin+flashing a PIT file and using re-partition.
I could not find a PIT file? where do I get it from to go along with my firmware?
And, do I need to flash a Modem?
Is it possible for the kind soul thats going to answer my questions to put it in 1,2, 3 steps so I can understand what do to first?
I.E
1- Flash kernal
2- Flash firmware
or what?
Thanks a lot!
@ Sn3aks:
What is the reason you are downgrading to GB?
What is the condtion of your phone now?
Who advised you to use pit file?
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the firmware package you have mentioned already contains a kernel, no need of flashing kernel seperately..that is uploaded in the thread for future use when you needed to flash after rooting.
Thanks for your reply.
I am downgrading cause GB is more stable than ICS. Music player lags with some songs
Random crashes
I can not modify the in-call headset/handset volume from the servicemode. If you click Audio it doesnt come up with anything. And the in-call voice through earphones is really low
And other stuff that annoyed me and I couldnt remember.
The noticeable improvement in ICS is battery life and performance is fast
What is the condtion of your phone now?
My phone is ok, working fine, making calls, going over the internet normaly, IMEI is valid. Not rooted. Binary count = NO
Faryaab advised me to use a PIT file. I checked the guide in your signature and I read that anyone who asks about PIT file is a moron. Is this my case?
I dont think PIT file is required in your case,
You can try without using PIT first.
GT-I9100_EGY_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md 5
select above file from PDA of ODIN.
Do a factory reset before flashing...
I have rooted my phone with odin and installe the kitchen pro app, but whe i try to install checkrom 6hd or any rom it fails at verification i successfully did all this a few months ago on a sgs2 before it was stolen, i now i seem to be hitting problem after problem...........
if you want to refer me to ''in in this thread'' please post the link because im struggling to find help, ive looked all over and navigating this site is far from easy.
I get the yellow triangle so i guessi rooted properly, ive tried 2 roms, neither will install :9 please help me............ delete this thread after if need be
again, please help
which kernel are you using.. download a custom kernel..like siya or neak.. and make sure its the correct version .. dat is if you are using GB rom then download a GB kernel. the try flashing the rom from recovery
1) Kitchen pro will work only after installing Checkrom,
2) flash another (CWM+Rooting) kerenel from ODIN like siyah,
link for GB Shiyah Kernel : http://gokhanmoral.desean.net/siyahkernel/v2.6/Siyah-v2.6.14.tar (make sure you are on GB version now, otherwise you have to select ICS siyah kernel)
and try to install Checkrom from CWM
I've done all that, I keep getting E:verification failed.... any help please?
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ok sorry my bad, I'll try another kernel and get back to you, I do have full root access. I have superuser (i had to download clockworkmod manually, is that normal?)
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I'm at work at the no, could it be because I flashed back to a secure kernel to get rid.img the triangle?
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Rovers82517 said:
ok sorry my bad, I'll try another kernel and get back to you, I do have full root access. I have superuser (i had to download clockworkmod manually, is that normal?)
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Depending on the rom, some do contain clockworkmod, some don't.
the link doesnt work..... god this phone phone annoys me, feel like smashing it!
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEEEEEEASE?
anyone?
ANYONE?
Rovers82517 said:
the link doesnt work..... god this phone phone annoys me, feel like smashing it!
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEEEEEEASE?
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Its not your phones fault that a PEBCAK.
im confused,
your comment helps me how?
....
....
Or use another costum rom which works with ICS...
my problem is solved, thanks guys
this site can be useful
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Hello guys, since I'm not really a rooting expert (previously I rooted a motorola device), I would like to ask for some advices regarding rooting our S3 because I have only one phone and I can't afford to brick it.
1. So basically I'm referring to the guide here. However, that rooting guide is for Samsung Galaxy S3 on I9300XXUGNA7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is different from my build number (I've checked software update on my device over OTA and Kies3 but it says I have the latest firmware), will it works for my phone? Also in the guide it says to use odin3 v3.09, however in CF_auto_root page here it says to use odin3 v1.85, so which one is working for my device or which one is better?
2. Next I would like to ask is it necessary to install CWM recovery to replace the stock one? After searching around, I found that there are some people who installed CWM recovery even before rooting, is that even possible? So basically to install CMW recovery I think I will follow the steps here, is this working for my device?
3. Okay I know this is the dumbest question... but is there anything else I need to do after the above 2 steps (flashing kernel, modem etc.)?
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
tallman43 said:
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
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Oops I see... thanks for telling!
nikctsh said:
Oops I see... thanks for telling!
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Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
nikctsh said:
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
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Flashing your phone in any way doesn't guarantee not bricking it, see this thread
Scroll down to the quoted section headed Quick Root from there
Download Odin
Download CF-AutoRoot for your phone
Read the link on rooting
It is really straight forward just read up on it but don't read too much into it a frighten yourself
tallman43 said:
Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
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Great that thread helps a lot! I cleared most of my doubts now, but one more question please, after rooting, I wished to install ported apps like S5 launcher and accuweather, and in order to install these I need to flash from recovery. Is it possible to flash this using stock recovery? Or I need to install custom recovery like CMW?
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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boomboomer said:
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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Thanks for your information. I did search around and try to understand the things myself, but still there are some doubts remain, that's why I opened this thread hoping that someone can clear the doubts for me. This is my only phone and I really can't afford another (I'm from a low-income family), I just want to make sure everything is alright so that I don't mess up my device. Thanks for your understanding
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Don't use rom manager, it can soft brick your phone.
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Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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fatcarrotcake said:
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Wow, that's great. By saying unlock, do you mean unlock the bootloader? Wait, is the bootloader locked in our S3?
AlexVat said:
Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Will check out PhilZTouch recovery :fingers-crossed:
Currently struggling with deodexing/odexing the stock rom, after reading around I can differentiate between the odex and deodex rom, still digging on how to deodex a rom though (since I want to install some S5 mods). After searching around, it seems like titanium backup can do the deodexing/odexing just nice Gonna do some more preparation, hopefully I can have my device rooted by this week
You could flash PhilZ Recovery and make a nand backup of your rom. This way you'd have an emergency copy if something goes wrong or if you break something in the system. Just my thought
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