can i root/flash kernel/rom without SD CARD? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hello.
i don't have sd card in my SGS I9100G, but I'd like to root the phone soon.
I read few threads in here, they required me to install the .zip files in sd card.
Is it possible for me to install the .zip in internal memory instead in sd card?

Yes, a lot of the time sdcard refers to internal memory. An external SD card is never required.

For flashing with a zip file (over cwm), the zip file have to reside on internal usb storage !!
For restore and backup purposes it is better you have no sd-card, because the actual cwm have problems with sd cards.
cwm V 4.* ==> no problems
cwm V 5.* ==> problems (kitchen doesnt work 100%, backup/restore problems)
If you are using a sd-card, you will get problems with cwm 5.*

thanks guys,
i thought the one they referring the sd card is for ext sd card.
thanks again guys for quick response

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can i root/flash custom rom/kernel without sd card?

hello.
i don't have sd card in my SGS I9100G, but I'd like to root the phone soon.
I read few threads in here, they required me to install the .zip files in sd card.
Is it possible for me to install the .zip in internal memory instead in sd card?

[Q] batch-copy files from sd card (unrooted)

i need to copy files from the sd card to the internal storage using a batch.
my sgs2 has an internal flash area accessed as /sdcard and an add-on micro sd flash accessed as /sdcard/external_sd.
when inserting another sd flash, i want to copy some files from this card (/sdcard/external_sd) to specific locations on the internal flash area (/sdcard) by calling a batch or script..., as programs installed need to have these files in specific locations.
how can this be done on an android phone?
(my sgs2 is not rooted)
thanx!

Best practice for formatting internal SD Card?

Hi guys,
I'd like to format my SD car prior to flashing a new ROM as it's all very messy now with tons of random old folders and such. Is there a preferred way to do this such as through CWM?
Also, if i were to format the SD card it would also delete the ROM zip file that i would be flashing. Is installing the ROM zip from my external SD card ok?
Thanks
Goooober said:
Hi guys,
I'd like to format my SD car prior to flashing a new ROM as it's all very messy now with tons of random old folders and such. Is there a preferred way to do this such as through CWM?
Also, if i were to format the SD card it would also delete the ROM zip file that i would be flashing. Is installing the ROM zip from my external SD card ok?
Thanks
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1. Yes. Just use format internal sd card or (/emmc) option in cwm.
2. Yes, Installing from external is fine, it doesn't make any difference.

Can't install zip from sd card

Hi
Trying to install custom Rom from CWM recovery but there isn't any zip file there?
see the photos...
format sd card both in NTFS & FAT32 but no result, the sd card is detected and work but doesn't appear in CWM...!!!
any help?
It's not under /legacy? If not, then either try a different recovery or put the rom zip on the internal storage vs external if you have both.

sd card as internal storage

So i have this little question. If i install my sd card as internal storage can i then still flash custom roms? I was thinking maybe the sd card will think my phone is a different one if i install a custom rom?
Thanks
Good question.
I'm currently using my SD card as adopted storage in CM13 and TWRP is able to see files on the SD card just fine.
However, after flashing the ROM, I'm not sure if Android will pick up that the card is adopted storage and just pull in the apps, or if it will make you format the SD card. I would think that the latter would only apply after a wipe of /data, but hopefully someone can chime in with actual experience on the matter.

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