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Ive been looking and can't find an answer to this question, though I'm sure it exists somewhere.
When I flash a rom (this will be my first, from stock 2.1 planning to go to bionix v) do I need to flash the rom and then boot into the os, and then back into cwr to flash a modem, then boot again, and then back into cwr to flash a kernel. Or is this all done in one process?
If just one process how do I get the build I want together as one zip? If this the rom builder in the bible?
Last but not least.....what build (rom, modem, kernel) would you guys recommend for going from stock 2.1 that is stable, fast, smooth, and sweet?
Thanks in advance. XDA has taught me everything I know. (which isn't much but is growing everyday)
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Root your phone then install rom manager. Download Bionix-V and place it on the main directory of your internal sd card. Then open rom manager and boot in to recovery. You may have to pick reinstall packages. Flash the bionix zip. Then choose reboot option. You don't need to flash anything else. The modem and rest are all in the bionix zip.
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jbatysmallville said:
Root your phone then install rom manager. Download Bionix-V and place it on the main directory of your internal sd card. Then open rom manager and boot in to recovery. You may have to pick reinstall packages. Flash the bionix zip. Then choose reboot option. You don't need to flash anything else. The modem and rest are all in the bionix zip.
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Im rooted and have rom manager, titanium, clockwork etc.... Also backed up with cw.
Basically Im at the point where I flash. But with all the posts I read about the different kernels and modems people are using I got confused.
Wasn't sure bionix v had a kernel and modem in it or if I had to put that together.
Is there anyone that would recommend nero over bionix for stability or are they both just as stable?
And if I wanted to use different modems or kernels how would I go about doing so?
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GoodVibrant-ions said:
Im rooted and have rom manager, titanium, clockwork etc.... Also backed up with cw.
Basically Im at the point where I flash. But with all the posts I read about the different kernels and modems people are using I got confused.
Wasn't sure bionix v had a kernel and modem in it or if I had to put that together.
Is there anyone that would recommend nero over bionix for stability or are they both just as stable?
And if I wanted to use different modems or kernels how would I go about doing so?
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Every person has their own suggestions. Bionix-V is great but so is Flagship V3. They all include the Kernel and modem so you dont have to flash seperatly. Read through the thread of the rom you want to flash and I amsure you will find out experiences with other Kernels and modems. But the best thing you need to do is start trying for yourself.
GoodVibrant-ions said:
Ive been looking and can't find an answer to this question, though I'm sure it exists somewhere.
When I flash a rom (this will be my first, from stock 2.1 planning to go to bionix v) do I need to flash the rom and then boot into the os, and then back into cwr to flash a modem, then boot again, and then back into cwr to flash a kernel. Or is this all done in one process?
If just one process how do I get the build I want together as one zip? If this the rom builder in the bible?
Last but not least.....what build (rom, modem, kernel) would you guys recommend for going from stock 2.1 that is stable, fast, smooth, and sweet?
Thanks in advance. XDA has taught me everything I know. (which isn't much but is growing everyday)
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check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929329
Thanks Nomad...thats exactly what I was looking for.
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Hi I'm new to using Samsung phones, always had Moto. Is Entropys ZombieAss kernel the only kernel that I can flash ICS(new official ICS ROM ect.) roms on with CWM, or are there more? I'm unrooted on stock 2.3.4, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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RPK925 said:
Hi I'm new to using Samsung phones, always had Moto. Is Entropys ZombieAss kernel the only kernel that I can flash ICS(new official ICS ROM ect.) roms on with CWM, or are there more? I'm unrooted on stock 2.3.4, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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You can flash almost any ROM with almost any kernel, but ZombieAss will boot and run recent i9100 based ROMs. As in, you can't use ZombieAss with the official ICS ROMs from AT&T. If you're on stock 2.3.4, you can go ahead and flash any ICS ROM from their threads as long as it's for our phone -- the i777. They should automagically flash an ICS kernel.
In short, use ICS kernels with ICS roms, Gingerbread kernels with Gingerbread roms, but any kernel with CWM can flash anything without trouble.
Just pick your ROM and go in my opinion! pretty much all of the ICS ROMs include a kernel that will include CWM. (exception being the ATT leaks, but i believe even the one built by Task650 includes a kernel with CWM)
Kernel for ICS ROMs
I use overclocked kernels by SebastianFM on Android Revolution HD ROMs. Combination of the two works best for me.
You can also check out faux123's released kernels. Also very nice work (with ZRAM)
StyxCrosser said:
I use overclocked kernels by SebastianFM on Android Revolution HD ROMs. Combination of the two works best for me.
You can also check out faux123's released kernels. Also very nice work (with ZRAM)
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Think you might be lost .. Everything you referenced was for the HTC Sensation.
To the OP,, do not flash sensation things! I'd assume they'd fail to install anyways,, but if they didn't,, you might be in for fun!
Yeah man, I'm on HTC. That's what happens when you're a noob.
Didn't even think about ALL OTHER DEVICES.
Thanks anyway
StyxCrosser said:
Yeah man, I'm on HTC. That's what happens when you're a noob.
Didn't even think about ALL OTHER DEVICES.
Thanks anyway
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lol it happens . Just was worried the OP would try to flash some HTC stuff!
shishir95 said:
You can flash almost any ROM with almost any kernel, but ZombieAss will boot and run recent i9100 based ROMs. As in, you can't use ZombieAss with the official ICS ROMs from AT&T. If you're on stock 2.3.4, you can go ahead and flash any ICS ROM from their threads as long as it's for our phone -- the i777. They should automagically flash an ICS kernel.
In short, use ICS kernels with ICS roms, Gingerbread kernels with Gingerbread roms, but any kernel with CWM can flash anything without trouble.
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Just to be sure though, first I have to flash a kernel with Odin that has CWM, then flash a ROM directly from internal/external sd? Or. Can I just flash a any ROM with Odin? . Just don't want to mess up and have to use the return to stock method. Thanks
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RPK925 said:
Just to be sure though, first I have to flash a kernel with Odin that has CWM, then flash a ROM directly from internal/external sd? Or. Can I just flash a any ROM with Odin? . Just don't want to mess up and have to use the return to stock method. Thanks
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Once you have CWM (any CWM), you can go pretty much anywhere without returning to stock.
People that complain about bootloops didn't know the most basic rule of flashing:
ALWAYS WIPE DATA IN CWM WHEN SWITCHING FIRMWARES! (usually no wiping needed when switching kernels though.)
Suggested order, in my opinion:
Flash a Gingerbread kernel with CWM, such as my Daily Driver for Gingerbread
Do a Nandroid backup of your current setup (Backup and Restore in CWM) - Enter CWM using the three-finger combo, NOT via ROM Manager
Once you've done a backup - flash something. If it's in these forums, it should be safe. I suggest reading the threads for various releases to get a feel for things. Don't ask what's best - that is a matter of taste.
Entropy512 said:
Once you have CWM (any CWM), you can go pretty much anywhere without returning to stock.
People that complain about bootloops didn't know the most basic rule of flashing:
ALWAYS WIPE DATA IN CWM WHEN SWITCHING FIRMWARES! (usually no wiping needed when switching kernels though.)
Suggested order, in my opinion:
Flash a Gingerbread kernel with CWM, such as my Daily Driver for Gingerbread
Do a Nandroid backup of your current setup (Backup and Restore in CWM) - Enter CWM using the three-finger combo, NOT via ROM Manager
Once you've done a backup - flash something. If it's in these forums, it should be safe. I suggest reading the threads for various releases to get a feel for things. Don't ask what's best - that is a matter of taste.
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Thanks for help. Can I flash your daily driver with Odin since I don't have CWM yet? I downloaded the current version and it is a .zip, not a .tar file. Thanks
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RPK925 said:
Thanks for help. Can I flash your daily driver with Odin since I don't have CWM yet? I downloaded the current version and it is a .zip, not a .tar file. Thanks
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DON'T use Odin from your computer! Using Odin trips the flash counter and that'll probably give you headaches later. Use Mobile Odin instead, you can find it here under Step 3a, it allows you to flash zip files (lite version is free, allows you to flash only kernels from the phone itself)
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DON'T use Odin from your computer! Using Odin trips the flash counter and that'll probably give you headaches later. Use Mobile Odin instead, you can find it here under Step 3a, it allows you to flash zip files (lite version is free, allows you to flash only kernels from the phone itself)
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I'm not rooted yet though. Any suggestions.
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RPK925 said:
I'm not rooted yet though. Any suggestions.
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Read same thread. Steps 2a-d detail four different ways to root. I think you would do well to read the thread's OP in it's entirety a few times before you try anything.
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There is one tar ball available for Entropy's daily driver kernel. It's the top one in the list of downloads, named DD_01232012.tar. If you flash it, you will increment the flash counter and invoke the yellow warning triangle on boot, but you can reset the flash counter and remove the yellow triangle with a usb jig, or if you install ICS on the phone, you can get the same result using chainfire's Triangle Away application. And by all means, read the full OP of my guides, and any other follow up information you can find, so that you will have a solid foundation for making decisions as you go forward.
RPK925 said:
Thanks for help. Can I flash your daily driver with Odin since I don't have CWM yet? I downloaded the current version and it is a .zip, not a .tar file. Thanks
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Right now only my Gingerbread kernels have a .tar download available.
It is my opinion that no one should be going straight to ICS yet without already having some experience with kernel flashing/installing CWM/nandroiding their current Gingerbread firmware as a backup/properly testing custom firmwares, which is why only my Gingerbread kernels have .tar files. ICS on our devices is still too new.
karate104 said:
DON'T use Odin from your computer! Using Odin trips the flash counter and that'll probably give you headaches later. Use Mobile Odin instead, you can find it here under Step 3a, it allows you to flash zip files (lite version is free, allows you to flash only kernels from the phone itself)
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Triangle Away will reset that on ICS.
Entropy, I've been wondering. Does your ZA Kernel work on the AOKP roms that Task has been porting over to our phones?
i dont think ZombieAss will work with non-Sammy based ROMs, but I haven't tried it
Entropy512 said:
Right now only my Gingerbread kernels have a .tar download available.
It is my opinion that no one should be going straight to ICS yet without already having some experience with kernel flashing/installing CWM/nandroiding their current Gingerbread firmware as a backup/properly testing custom firmwares, which is why only my Gingerbread kernels have .tar files. ICS on our devices is still too new.
Triangle Away will reset that on ICS.
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Thanks for all the help. I actually downloaded mobile odin, then used doomlords easy rooting tool, then flashed, I forgot the name but it was something like "one kernel to rule the all", flashed with mobile odin, and got CWM, then installed you current daily driver, made a Nandroid backup, and now I'm ready to flash. I had one more question, what is the difference between the regular Nandroid backup and the advanced? And should I be backing up regular, or the advanced way?
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Entropy, I've been wondering. Does your ZA Kernel work on the AOKP roms that Task has been porting over to our phones?
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No go, I tried and it wouldn't boot
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Just moved from iPhone to i777, wanted to get ICS, but eneded up bricking my first phone by installing something meant for i9000. At that time I didn’t know Galaxy S2 has variants, just searched for S2 and got burned. My fault…..should have understood better.
I want to do it right this time so I have been reading about i777, ROMs, kernels, CWM.
I want to put SHOStock or CM9 ROM.
I know where these ROMs are and how to flash them using CWM.
But that’s where my confusion starts, that there are just too many sources and options and I don’t know which one is right.
So please advise.
How do I root?
Using this? It has multiple options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
or this ?
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777/
Which kernel to use
The one mentioned in SHOStock thread #3 post the Cherry Picker Kernel for i777 or Entorpy? Siayh
How do I get CWM on these, isn’t recovery part of the kernel or do I flash It separately or may be use ROM Manager, once rooted.
Modem? What does it do? Is it for phone or wi-fi and how do I know which one to use.
My phone’s data
SGH-i777
Android 2.3.6
Baseband I777UCKK6
Kernel 2.6.35.7
Build#
GINGERBREAD.UCKK6
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
First of all thanks for responding.......
Is there a relation between which ROM will work with which Kernel, I may be wrong but I got the impression, depending on which ROM you are putting, you should have a kernel that supports it.
Also it seems like, ShoStock has its own variation of entropy, named cherry picker.
Thanks.......
mattdm said:
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
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Agree with matts post just like to add that you can get the free mobile odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 to flash the kernel so you dont spend any money. download file, extract, move apk to sdcard, use root or file explorer locate and run the apk. follow instructions on flashing a kernel
Thanks a ton got it.....
aj9507 said:
Agree with matts post just like to add that you can get the free mobile odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 to flash the kernel so you dont spend any money. download file, extract, move apk to sdcard, use root or file explorer locate and run the apk. follow instructions on flashing a kernel
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Ah yes, thanks. I always forget to mention that.
Itsme1967 said:
First of all thanks for responding.......
Is there a relation between which ROM will work with which Kernel, I may be wrong but I got the impression, depending on which ROM you are putting, you should have a kernel that supports it.
Also it seems like, ShoStock has its own variation of entropy, named cherry picker.
Thanks.......
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Sometimes there is, but it seems like most of the ICS kernels are interchangeable. Just try out each kernel for a few days...once you have CWM, switching kernels is no big deal. When switching kernels, though, it's always wise to flash jivy's Kernel Cleaning Script just before flashing a new kernel.
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
Itsme1967 said:
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
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u can use mobile odin or cwm but its just a matter of preference you just had to use mobile odin at first to acquire a cwm enabled kernel but pretty much you can flash everything in cwm as long as its specified to be cwm flashable zip kernels roms and modems and such
edit: the free mobile odin only lets you flash kernels btw its the premium version that lets you do everything without going to recovery
hope to help
Itsme1967 said:
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
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You don't seem to have a firm grasp on all this. Maybe you should do some more reading before going further...
Anyway, here's a brief explanation:
A kernel is the underlying core of the operating system; it is how the OS interacts with the hardware.
A rom (the proper term is actually firmware, but nobody uses it) is basically the whole user interface; it's the part of the OS you see. When you flash a rom, you're flashing everything, including a kernel.
Like I said before, you never want to flash a custom kernel using Odin. Doing so will trip the phone's flash counter, and this will show up if you ever have to take the phone in for warranty stuff.
The reason it's ok to use Odin to flash the stock with root package is that it comes with the stock kernel, not a custom one. Basically, once you're rooted, you shouldn't touch Odin again unless its to recover from a brick. Basically everything else can be done in CWM.
Yes I am still reading & trying to get a grip on it.
So first I will root it, then flash kernel using Mobil Odin
Then get in CWM mode ad flash ROM, which will come with the kernel i.e. cherrypicker kernel and modem I need.
Yes one part I have understood very well is that use CWM as much as one can to avoid committing mistakes by flashing something that doesn't belong.
Sorry for asking so many qs., I wish I could understand this faster.....
Thanks again........
Itsme1967 said:
Yes I am still reading & trying to get a grip on it.
So first I will root it, then flash kernel using Mobil Odin
Then get in CWM mode ad flash ROM, which will come with the kernel i.e. cherrypicker kernel and modem I need.
Yes one part I have understood very well is that use CWM as much as one can to avoid committing mistakes by flashing something that doesn't belong.
Sorry for asking so many qs., I wish I could understand this faster.....
Thanks again........
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Yeah no problem. I would suggest that you wait a while before doing this. Read through all the stickies and guides to can find, and get more familiar with everything. Then after a couple days, go for it.
Crap, I'm starting to think I should not but a sg2....
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rpomponio said:
Crap, I'm starting to think I should not but a sg2....
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Why?
I remember my first flash....
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jthatch12 said:
I remember my first flash....
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I remember mine, read and re read the guides 3 to 5 times before I even touched my phone that I had for only three hours before I got bored with stock lol. To op don't be afraid man this forum is here to help and the gs2 is a great phone
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:*) nice ! Love these kinds of threads.
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Why?
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Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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rpomponio said:
Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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Wifi works fine on ics
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Nick281051 said:
Wifi works fine on ics
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So I just need to go threw the root process, make a back up, and when I flash the ics ROM I choose, my wifi will be back?? Sorry for the noobish questions, I plan on rooting my sg2 as soon as I get home from buying it and I don't want to brick it... Any help is much appreciated!!! Thank you in advance!
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rpomponio said:
Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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mattdm said:
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
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You don't need any more of a guide than that. Don't worry about breaking wifi, that isn't a problem on any of the popular roms.
If you want a Samsung based ICS rom that works really well, I suggest ShoStock2. If you want an AOSP based rom, most people suggest AOKP. I haven't tried it personally.
rpomponio said:
So I just need to go threw the root process, make a back up, and when I flash the ics ROM I choose, my wifi will be back??
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You're wifi won't go away in the first place.
Hi,
I installed CM 7.2.0-RC3
I would like to play around with some other ROMs
My questions are:
1) Any recommendations for some good ROMs? Specially ICS ROMs
2) Should I follow the exact same process as I did with CM (I used ROM Manager and ticked all the boxes - clear dalvik, clear something else etc)
3) I noticed that nandroid does not generate a single zip like flashing ROMs. How do I restore and why would I used this option if I can just re-flash ROM?
Thanks!!!
mickeycohen said:
Hi,
I installed CM 7.2.0-RC3
I would like to play around with some other ROMs
My questions are:
1) Any recommendations for some good ROMs? Specially ICS ROMs
2) Should I follow the exact same process as I did with CM (I used ROM Manager and ticked all the boxes - clear dalvik, clear something else etc)
3) I noticed that nandroid does not generate a single zip like flashing ROMs. How do I restore and why would I used this option if I can just re-flash ROM?
Thanks!!!
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1. Joker's ICS ROM, Neutrino CM7 ROM, and NottachTrix4G GB ROM
2. Don't use ROM manager to flash ROMS, use a recovery ROM racers ect..
3. For nandroid, I personal do this. I do a backup of a ROM. And when I want to flash the ROM I flash the ROM itself, no Gapps or anything and then I restore the ROM with the nandroid backup.
Hope I answered your questions alright.
Voelker45 said:
1. Joker's ICS ROM, Neutrino CM7 ROM, and NottachTrix4G GB ROM
2. Don't use ROM manager to flash ROMS, use a recovery ROM racers ect..
3. For nandroid, I personal do this. I do a backup of a ROM. And when I want to flash the ROM I flash the ROM itself, no Gapps or anything and then I restore the ROM with the nandroid backup.
Hope I answered your questions alright.
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I would agree with #1 and #2.
For #3 I would recommend a nandroid backup, then verify the backup before you reboot to make sure it is good. No need IMO to flash the original ROM when restoring from a nandroid. Much more important to do a full wipe first, then just flash your nandroid backup.
Voelker45 said:
2. Don't use ROM manager to flash ROMS, use a recovery ROM racers ect..
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ROM Manager is fine as long as you have good experience with your recovery image. It exists for a reason.
nerfman100 said:
ROM Manager is fine as long as you have good experience with your recovery image. It exists for a reason.
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I just use Romracer's for a worry free experience.
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Deggy said:
I just use Romracer's for a worry free experience.
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+1
~Sent from my Unlocked, Rooted, Faux 1.45gHz Motorola Atrix 4G~
AOKP is also a really good ROM. You should check it out.
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Well, if ROM manager does the job I think I will use it. I'm assuming it's simply building a script that does everything that's needed.
I really don't have any experience with recovery
As for backups, I think I will simply use Titanium for my Apps and Data. Everything else I need is backed up on Google so I should be fine
Thanks everyone!!!
OK, download gapps from:
http://www.jokersax.com/developer-pages/jokersax/cm9-gapps/
and aokp from http://d-h.st/e7A
Are these ok?
Can I simply go ahead and install through ROM Manager?
Gapps from here
http://goo.im/gapps
*Edit*
Actually I think that AOKP zip comes with gapps as an option in it.
And it doesn't matter if you use ROM manager or not.
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Thanks!
Where can I find build 38 for the Atrix?
mickeycohen said:
Well, if ROM manager does the job I think I will use it. I'm assuming it's simply building a script that does everything that's needed.
I really don't have any experience with recovery
As for backups, I think I will simply use Titanium for my Apps and Data. Everything else I need is backed up on Google so I should be fine
Thanks everyone!!!
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Well.... Actually nandroid backup is better than titanium or other things in case you got softbrick after flashing.
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just realized the CWM6 backups made of Terra ROM are not going to be restorable with CWM5 if i need to.
Actually, the incremental backup feature of CWM6 is very useful on a X-U with limited internal memory!
Have googled, all the guides i found either used a windows installer (.bat) or included kernel for unlocked BL only.
Is it possible to repackage the linux installer or has anyone does this please? i don't want to risk bricking a phone doing this myself.
This is what i was previously using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455 (5.x)
and Terra ROM includes a CWM 6.x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40447201 which is slightly buggy btw, some CWM options cause a hang but important stuff seems to work.
Not sure if this is an issue i may be able to
install stock ICS > Root > install CWM 5.x > install Terra with CWM6 > use CW6 to load another ROM, but awkward?
edit: whilst i'm here, i have another question about nandroid backups:
If i have two Xperia-U (which i should hopefully once my first is fixed by Sony..), can i restore the Nandroid from one to another? assuming same CWM version etc.
thanks to the mod who moved this.
anyone know about the 2nd question, restoring nandroid on different (but same model) phone?
Smiff2 said:
thanks to the mod who moved this.
anyone know about the 2nd question, restoring nandroid on different (but same model) phone?
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Yes. Only CWM5 backups can be swapped amongst two ST25i's
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satya-1998 said:
Yes. Only CWM5 backups can be swapped amongst two ST25i's
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thanks so i need to downgrade CWM first, can i just flash it with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455
and that won't affect my ROM? (Terra v5)?
Smiff2 said:
thanks so i need to downgrade CWM first, can i just flash it with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455
and that won't affect my ROM? (Terra v5)?
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Yes sure
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