[Q] Clarifying how to use a non-stock ROM - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

Hi guys, I just got my GS2 (not rooted yet, entirely stock)and think I understand how to flash a new ROM (UnNamed), but I want to make sure that this is the right way before I possibly screw my phone up. Here's how I understand it:
1) Load the kernel (Entropy's Daily Driver) onto the phone with Odin
2) Put the ROM onto my SD card
3) Go into CWM, Backup phone, then go to load from SD card
OR, can I just do #2 and #3?
Thanks a lot guys, It's great to have such an awesome development community for an already awesome phone.

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SupremeOverlord777 said:
Hi guys, I just got my GS2 (not rooted yet, entirely stock)and think I understand how to flash a new ROM (UnNamed), but I want to make sure that this is the right way before I possibly screw my phone up. Here's how I understand it:
1) Load the kernel (Entropy's Daily Driver) onto the phone with Odin
2) Put the ROM onto my SD card
3) Go into CWM, Backup phone, then go to load from SD card
OR, can I just do #2 and #3?
Thanks a lot guys, It's great to have such an awesome development community for an already awesome phone.
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Entropy's daily driver kernel is ClockworkMod Recovery flashable, you can't flash it with Odin.
What you can do is extract the zImage and flash with heimdall command line, adb, or Android Terminal Emulator. If you need step by step instructions, see my guide.
After that, your steps 2 and 3 are good.

Yeah, just noticed that Entropy doesn't actually have any .tars on the page. Could i flash codeworkxs kernel and the root with superoneclick (option 3 on FAQ thread), and then flash UnNamed through CWM? Is the kernel included in the UnNamed file, or do I have to flash them both separately? Thanks.

SupremeOverlord777 said:
Yeah, just noticed that Entropy doesn't actually have any .tars on the page. Could i flash codeworkxs kernel and the root with superoneclick (option 3 on FAQ thread), and then flash UnNamed through CWM? Is the kernel included in the UnNamed file, or do I have to flash them both separately? Thanks.
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Yes, except no need to root. Just Odin codeworx kernel, push UnNamed install zip to root of internal sd card, boot into recovery and install from sd card. UnNamed is already rooted with latest versions of su, Superuser, and Busybox. UnNamed already includes the latest version of Entropy's daily driver. When you Odin the custom kernel, you'll get the yellow triangle and increment the flash counter.

Edit: looks like creepyncrawly beat me to it
That will work but it will trip the flash counter. Not a big deal but some people don't want to risk voiding their warranty.
Unnamed rom contains entropy512's kernel.
I'd recommend following what creepyncrawly said. Better safe than sorry in my book.
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OK, I'll use creepncrawlers method, thanks a lot for the help guys.

If you want to do it without tripping the flash counter, you need to flash my prerooted system image in Odin (that IS available as Odin-flashable) and then flash a custom kernel from that using creepyncrawly's "no triangle" guide.
But as long as you get rid of the triangle (this can be done "after the fact"), most places you might return the device to don't check the flash counter if the phone boots without the "custom binary triangle warning" screen.

Oh also, one other noob question, when you flash something from a microSD card does it get copied into the internal memory, or do you have to always leave that card in the slot?

When you flash something it 'installs' it. So the original file can be deleted afterwards.
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yeah, i as pretty sure, but i didnt want to delete and then brick my phone.

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[Q] GS2 i777 Root/ROM questions..

When I bought my GS2 I wasn't going to root it due to warranty issues but I see I can return my phone to factory specs if need be so now I''m contemplating rooting and flashing my GS2 for mainly these 4 reasons:
#1 improve battery life.
#2. get rid of the slight Lag we have with our GS2s
#3 get rid of AT&T's bloatware.
#4 it looks like it will be a LONG time before AT&T releases ICS so I imagine it will be modded and available for our i777s quite soon?
Any recommendations for the best rom for my needs would be greatly appreciated!!! TIA
The first thing I'd recommend is making sure you follow the sticky below so you don't increase the flash counter when flashing. A restore will not reset it.
As to the other recommendations, I'd simply suggest fully reading the initial posts in any thread for a rom/kernel you find interesting FULLY along with reading input from people who have tried said rom /kernels. Be fully aware of what you're attempting to do and always backup before any critical changes, etc. Basic stuff but worth mentioning. Oh and have fun.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
I totally understand and plan on doing a lot of research and reading but hoped for opinions from first hand use..
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Entropy512's return to stock/root package would be step number one.
Continuing to follow creepyncrawly's instructions flash entropy512's most recent kennel.
That gives you clockworkmod recovery in place of stock recovery.
Through cwm you can create backups that when flashed still do not trip the flash counter. And the same for any roms flashed through cwm, flash counter won't be tripped.
Just make sure you have a good backup. Can be worth copying it over to a computer.
I'd recommend flashing unnamed rom. Very close to stock but much better battery life and speed. Plus plenty of themes are being made for it. And it will give you an in general idea of the current things a custom rom changes. That way when you look at other roms you'll better understand the features they have.
If in doubt, always ask questions.
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gr8hairy1 said:
Entropy512's return to stock/root package would be step number one.
Continuing to follow creepyncrawly's instructions flash entropy512's most recent kennel.
That gives you clockworkmod recovery in place of stock recovery.
Through cwm you can create backups that when flashed still do not trip the flash counter. And the same for any roms flashed through cwm, flash counter won't be tripped.
Just make sure you have a good backup. Can be worth copying it over to a computer.
I'd recommend flashing unnamed rom. Very close to stock but much better battery life and speed. Plus plenty of themes are being made for it. And it will give you an in general idea of the current things a custom rom changes. That way when you look at other roms you'll better understand the features they have.
If in doubt, always ask questions.
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Thank you so much for the info, presently waiting on SDMicro ordered from Newegg then moving forward with your suggestions... Have some serious reading/researching to do tonight
I have been running UnNamed on Entropy512's kernel since I got the phone, and the battery life has been phenomenal; when I was testing, I was able to get over 2 days with light phone usage. gtg465x got rid of the home button lag and removed a lot of bloat from the ROM (see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299474), but I also manually removed some additional apk's that I never used but found running in the background.
I will eventually get around to experimenting with other ROMs once I have the time to see if there is anything that I like better, but for now I would have to say that I am very happy with the state of my phone.
Good luck with your ROM hunt. And as Kadin said: have fun!
nitox.n2o said:
I have been running UnNamed on Entropy512's kernel since I got the phone, and the battery life has been phenomenal; when I was testing, I was able to get over 2 days with light phone usage. gtg465x got rid of the home button lag and removed a lot of bloat from the ROM (see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299474), but I also manually removed some additional apk's that I never used but found running in the background.
I will eventually get around to experimenting with other ROMs once I have the time to see if there is anything that I like better, but for now I would have to say that I am very happy with the state of my phone.
Good luck with your ROM hunt. And as Kadin said: have fun!
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Thanks, sounds like you have exactly what I'm looking for(better battery, no lag and bloat ware)..
Did anyone do a test and see if they could get it back to stock for warranty purposes??
Assuming you root using creepyncrawly's method for not incrementing the flash counter, you can follow this guide to return to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
If you do trip the counter, you can use a USB Jig to reset it.
nitox.n2o said:
Assuming you root using creepyncrawly's method for not incrementing the flash counter, you can follow this guide to return to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
If you do trip the counter, you can use a USB Jig to reset it.
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Nice... Thank you so much, great to know it can and has been done.. You guys are the best!! Presently reading up on "how to root & install Unnamed", it's all new to me but I'm sure just like when I used to mod my old LG VU it will make perfect sense on what is being done and why when modding the OS.
Captpt said:
Nice... Thank you so much, great to know it can and has been done.. You guys are the best!! Presently reading up on "how to root & install Unnamed", it's all new to me but I'm sure just like when I used to mod my old LG VU it will make perfect sense on what is being done and why when modding the OS.
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Yup, it will all click soon enough. I was so extremely overwhelmed when I first bought my Captivate and with just a little reading and experimenting, I picked it up nice and fast. Sure I made some mistakes, but boy did I learn...
Ok just to be sure I got this right:
I have downloaded Entropy's "Odin3 One-Click Downloader Stock I-777 UCKH7 with Root no BL" to Root my GS2.
After that I just put UnNamed ROM "update-unnamed-v1.3.1-full" on my SD Micro and follow the Installation Instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299474 and that's it??
The Safe Counter is safe and back to stock is doable??
Captpt said:
Ok just to be sure I got this right:
I have downloaded Entropy's "Odin3 One-Click Downloader Stock I-777 UCKH7 with Root no BL" to Root my GS2.
After that I just put UnNamed ROM "update-unnamed-v1.3.1-full" on my SD Micro and follow the Installation Instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299474 and that's it??
The Safe Counter is safe and back to stock is doable??
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Yes and yes, and as long as you followed creepncrawly's steps to put a cwm kernel on your phone. Then follow those directions.
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gr8hairy1 said:
Yes and yes, and as long as you followed creepncrawly's steps to put a cwm kernel on your phone. Then follow those directions.
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I take it "Odin3 One-Click Downloader Stock I-777 UCKH7 with Root no BL" is NOT a CWM Kernel, I'm a bit confused, I flash Entropy's Kernel using Odin3 One-Click to root but then have to reflash that kernel with one with a CWM?
If this is true which I believe it is which Kernel w/CWM is recomended in my application (using Entropy's Odin3 1-Click Root and UnNamed ROM)??
After you use the 1 click your phone is rooted but does not have a custom kernel with cwm.
You put the custom kernel on in I believe step 2. He lists a number of ways to put the entropy kernel on.
After that you will be able to boot into cwm and load your custom rom.
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CyberpunkDad said:
After you use the 1 click your phone is rooted but does not have a custom kernel with cwm.
You put the custom kernel on in I believe step 2. He lists a number of ways to put the entropy kernel on.
After that you will be able to boot into cwm and load your custom rom.
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Ahh thanks Cyber, I thought so but wanted to be sure..
Sorry but i have what probably is a dumb question but after all is said and done can I re-sync my phone with Kies to put back my stuff (backed up calls, messages, documents ect...)??
Captpt said:
Ahh thanks Cyber, I thought so but wanted to be sure..
Sorry but i have what probably is a dumb question but after all is said and done can I re-sync my phone with Kies to put back my stuff (backed up calls, messages, documents ect...)??
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I'm not sure what all kies can back up. Connect to your phone and backup what you can. If you don't save it to your PC, you can't recover it.
Just know flashing a kernel through odin will trip your flash counter. Only unmodified stock kernel can be flashed through odin without tripping the flash counter. Though mobile odin can flash any kernel without tripping the flash counter.
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Just know flashing a kernel through odin will trip your flash counter. Only unmodified stock kernel can be flashed through odin without tripping the flash counter. Though mobile odin can flash any kernel without tripping the flash counter.
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Darn, back to reading up some more lol, don't want to trip the counter.. Trying to keep it as simple as possible being my first time round..
Creepys guide is perfect
As long as you follow Creepy's guide it doesn't trip the counter, I recently did it on my phone after not having any idea on what to do or how to do it regarding root. I have windows and rooted using Entropy512's Return/Unbrick to Stock, Kernel + Rooted System Package with Modem using Odin3 One-Click Downloader. I just verified my Counter Still says NO, with means the method worked without tripping it. I think the previous post was just so you understood a non-stock kernel would trip it, but since his kernel is based on stock it roots the device without tripping the counter, then you can follow the rest of the walkthrough, it's pretty easy. One note is that I used android terminal emulator to put the kernal with cwm on there, mostly because using adb sounded too complicated, if you do this and put the ZImage in the right place it's a piece of cake once cwm is on there.
Good luck, I'm no pro but the people here are excellent, just do your research and you can find almost anything
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. One note is that I used android terminal emulator to put the kernal with cwm on there, mostly because using adb sounded too complicated, if you do this and put the ZImage in the right place it's a piece of cake once cwm is on there.
Good luck, I'm no pro but the people here are excellent, just do your research and you can find almost anything
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Thanks Justin, yea I was worried about abd also, was thinking of getting Odin Pro to simplify things even more, apparently all can be done through the sd card using Pro..
The SD Micro card didn't arrive today so I have another night to read & research
You have to root in order for Odin pro to work. Just a fyi
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[Q] New SG S2 - Upgrade to ICS and stuff - Noob

Greetings!
I'm a noob.
I'm completely confused with upgrading to ICS, "Rooting" and installing custom ROMs.
I currently have Android 2.3.5 and some custom ROM installed (On power on a Yellow exclamation mark appears.. I think it's relevant)
In "about phone" it says the Kernel version is:
2.6.35.7-i9100xwki8-cl616395 [email protected] #2
What I'd like to eventually have is a phone (perhaps rooted) with ICS and the ability to install custom ROMS.. How on earth do I get there?
Thanks in advance!
and pardon the Noobness..
Well the yellow exclamation mark is caused by an insecure kernel. Anyway, just download Chainfire's KI8 CF-Root, and flash it through Odin. Then you will have root and Clockworkmod Recovery, and then you can flash to your hearts desire.
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Doesnt the exclamation mark on the boot screen mean he is already rooted?
From what I understand your phone is al ready rooted..(triangle in boot) If yes you can flash whatever rom you want already...
You can search here there are a lot of nice roms...
If you want just ics you can flash an original rom from here You can download wherever you see 4.0.3 version. Its ics!
On the other hand if you're not rooted themadba has already answered..
This is a very good guide.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Not always. I had an insecure kernel flashed FOR root but I didn't have root yet. All the OP has to do is flash the KI8 kernel and he will obtain root.
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Go check out the video tutorials at galaxys2root.com. They'll walk you step by step through everything you need for rooting and installing.
Yeah in the 'old days' you had to flash an unsecure stock kernel so an app like super one click could root. So its possible to have triangle but not root
Triangle away or a jig can clear the counter easy.
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Thank's all for your replies!
According to "root checker" (an app I downloaded) my phone is rooted.
Now, if i understand correctly in order to install a rom or a new version of an OS i need to place whatever installation files on my SD card and then "reboot into recovery" and choose one of the options there (falsh from card, run zip etc.)
I have Rom Manager installed, so that can reboot into recovery.. if that's what needs to be done, that is.
That about right? Is this called "flashing"?
Do not use Rom Manager & CWM on the same SGS2.
Choose one or the other. Yes, I realise Rom Manager premium has a few more bits of functionality over the non-paid version & CWM, but if you continue to have/use both on your phone you will have problems eventually.
Rom Manager tends to either break Recovery and/or cause bootloops.
MistahBungle said:
Do not use Rom Manager & CWM on the same SGS2.
Choose one or the other. Yes, I realise Rom Manager premium has a few more bits of functionality over the non-paid version & CWM, but if you continue to have/use both on your phone you will have problems eventually.
Rom Manager tends to either break Recovery and/or cause bootloops.
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Rom manager tells me I must install The CWM in order to install roms.
Which app should I use instead? Do I need some sort of app to actually install ICS?
Whenever you want to install a rom, boot into CWRecovery. I've always done it this way & have never had a problem. If you've rooted your phone & have CWM installed, that's all you'll ever need.
Apart from the one time I thought I'd buy Rom Manager premium from the Market. Broke my recovery & put me into bootloop. Fortunately for me I do a backup whenever I make changes to my setup (flash a new rom or kernel) so I fixed it easily.
As I said, use Rom Manager & CWM on the same phone at your own risk.
ok, I uninstalled the Rom manager.
I finally figured out the Volume UP + Home + Power which allows me to boot into recovery. (very noob, remember?..)
Is there an easy way to copy something like an ICS installation file to the SDcard and run that from the recovery menu? Or must I use one of them Odin or Kies for that?
If such an "installation file" exists, where does one find it?
If you want install one of the original firmwares I posted you previously, you need Odin. Don't worry is very easy a way.. If you want other roms such as CM9 or resurrection you'll have to copy the files to sd and install them as you said from recovery..
Don't worry we were all noobs once.. These are easy procedures
And one more: you said something about kies.. You just need kits for it's divers.. You can't flash out install anything from kies.. And it's very important to close it(and every other procedure comes with it) when you are using Odin...
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Is root needed to run CWM recovery?

First of all, I like to say Thank you to the author for this brilliant guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
I’ve always wanted to root my phone primarily to make backups and being able to freeze/uninstall bloatware that came with the stock rom is a treat. Anyway to cut to the chase I used method 1 as suggested and now I’m a proud owner of a rooted galaxy s2.
I have a few questions I’ve been searching all over the place on this forum and elsewhere on the internet I was wondering if someone can shed some light. I’m sorry if these questions or similar have already been posted in the forum.
Previously, I have tried a method where you need to flash an insure kernel, root with Samsung Quick Root (aka S2 root), and flash back to stock/secure kernel (optional). Now if I wanted to use ROM Manager to flash CWM recovery it simply wouldn’t do it, even if I try to run the package (update.zip) from stock recovery. Maybe it’s to do with the stock kernel? I really don’t know maybe someone can explain. So the problem is if I can’t boot into CWM recovery, I can’t really backup my phone until I come across this guide. As noted from this guide, so now I can boot the phone to stock recovery, from here apply update from external sdcard to obtain a temporary flash of CWM recovery. Great!
Q. Is this how you backup the entire phone with CWM recovery?
Q. Is root needed to run CWM recovery in order to backup phone?
I’m asking this because I have managed to create a backup before I rooted my phone using method 1. Unless of course the backup created will not restore the phone entirely or simply not work at all. Or the other thing I can suggest is root still exist from my previous attempt but I doubt it as I’ve since flashed back to stock rom via odin.
I noticed with this method CWM is not installed, you need to access it through stock recovery and apply package from external sdcard which is fine by me. If I wanted to install a custom ROM, e.g. MIUI, do I install it via CWM recovery? Sorry all this business with root is still very new to me.
Q. Can I download and use ROM Manager if I wanted to or not required?
Q. As the stock kernel is untouched, will I be able to boot straight into CWM recovery from ROM Manager, without having to go through the apply update from sdcard?
Q. Using Titanium backup, why does SuperSU not on the list?
Thank you
Firstly, you should have used CF-Root as it is just a modified version of your stock kernel to grant to you Root and CWM.
Yes, root is required for CWM to work.
Yes, CWM is used to fully back up your phone.
Don't use ROM Manager with CWM or you'll have a bad day.
No idea why SuperSU isn't appearing. Does it matter?
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I know you said earlier you wanted minimal involvement with rooting, but I strongly suggest popping a rom on your phone. Try out cm9 and if you don't like it you can always flash back.
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themadba said:
Firstly, you should have used CF-Root as it is just a modified version of your stock kernel to grant to you Root and CWM.
Yes, root is required for CWM to work.
Yes, CWM is used to fully back up your phone.
Don't use ROM Manager with CWM or you'll have a bad day.
No idea why SuperSU isn't appearing. Does it matter?
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Just think about this: why would you need root in your current ROM to run clockwork mod RECOVERY?
Whatever recovery you are using (3e, Clockwork, Amon-Ra, RAZR, it doesn't matter) will work completely whether you have root or not.
Thanks for your reply. There are many ways to root. I guess each method will have its advantage(s) and disadvantage(s). Please could you explain why CF-Root is better? And if I want to use CF-Root now, can I still Un-root (method 1) and root again with CF-Root?
What happens if I want to un-root and return to my stock kernel? Can I do that after applying CF-Root? And lastly, would it be all right to run your phone long term with an insecure kernel? BTW, what exactly is an insecure kernel?
Oh, if root is required for CWM to work, why was I able to create a backup without root in the first place? Just curious!
I will most probably try out various custom roms out there just taking things a step at a time.
Thank you again
JL100 said:
Thanks for your reply. There are many ways to root. I guess each method will have its advantage(s) and disadvantage(s). Please could you explain why CF-Root is better? And if I want to use CF-Root now, can I still Un-root (method 1) and root again with CF-Root?
What happens if I want to un-root and return to my stock kernel? Can I do that after applying CF-Root? And lastly, would it be all right to run your phone long term with an insecure kernel? BTW, what exactly is an insecure kernel?
Oh, if root is required for CWM to work, why was I able to create a backup without root in the first place? Just curious!
I will most probably try out various custom roms out there just taking things a step at a time.
Thank you again
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CF-Root is better because it is ridiculously easy. Flash kernel via Odin. Done.
To unroot you flash an official firmware image also via Odin and it will erase all non-standard content from your phone.
To confirm: whatever recovery you are using is not interested in whether you have root permissions in your rom. Its functions do not encounter them at all.
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CF-Root is better because it is ridiculously easy. Flash kernel via Odin. Done.
To unroot you flash an official firmware image also via Odin and it will erase all non-standard content from your phone.
To confirm: whatever recovery you are using is not interested in whether you have root permissions in your rom. Its functions do not encounter them at all.
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Thank you alc027 for your reply. I guess the one thing with CF-Root is you’re stuck with an insecure kernel. Flashing an official image will revert to stock but root will be lost and you’ll have to reinstall everything from scratch even if you have Titanium Backup its purpose is defeated. Unless of course like you said CWM doesn’t require root to run and a backup was created with all my apps installed I could restore it to point of the backup just like an image backup for your PC. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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Thank you alc027 for your reply. I guess the one thing with CF-Root is you’re stuck with an insecure kernel. Flashing an official image will revert to stock but root will be lost and you’ll have to reinstall everything from scratch even if you have Titanium Backup its purpose is defeated. Unless of course like you said CWM doesn’t require root to run and a backup was created with all my apps installed I could restore it to point of the backup just like an image backup for your PC. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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I don't know whether that's true. I think the insecure kernel is only insecure in that it will allow injection of the su binary via super one click. Whether CF-Root is insecure or not really doesn't matter to anything. For that matter why are you concerned about being left on the insecure kernel?
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I don't know whether that's true. I think the insecure kernel is only insecure in that it will allow injection of the su binary via super one click. Whether CF-Root is insecure or not really doesn't matter to anything. For that matter why are you concerned about being left on the insecure kernel?
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Actually I’m not really concerned, I guess I’m just curious and want to know the main difference between secure and insecure kernels. I suppose you’re right it doesn’t really matter if it’s left on the insecure kernel. I mean unless I’m selling the phone in which case I’ll probably have to flash to stock rom anyway.
With regards to nandroid backup, I’ve read from this guide that it’s important to backup the EFS folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592104
Well is this particular folder backed up when using CWM to backup phone? Incidentally, does CWM backup EVERYTHING other than the external SD card?
Thanks again in advance
Insecure kernel allows adb access from usb, that's it.
If you do not use cwm manager, bundled with cf root, then you do not need cf root to root. Better stick to the method with cwm: no yellow triangle and no counter increase, busybox is installed and kernel untouched. These are advantages over cf root for who needs them
That way, every one is satisfied
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Phil3759 said:
Insecure kernel allows adb access from usb, that's it.
If you do not use cwm manager, bundled with cf root, then you do not need cf root to root. Better stick to the method with cwm: no yellow triangle and no counter increase, busybox is installed and kernel untouched. These are advantages over cf root for who needs them
That way, every one is satisfied
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Thanks for the info Phil3759. I haven't properly tried ROM Manager. Is it a good idea to use rom manager or in this case cwm manager that comes with cf-root to flash different roms? If I'm not mistaken flashing to other roms can be achieved via cwm recovery is this correct?
JL100 said:
Thanks for the info Phil3759. I haven't properly tried ROM Manager. Is it a good idea to use rom manager or in this case cwm manager that comes with cf-root to flash different roms? If I'm not mistaken flashing to other roms can be achieved via cwm recovery is this correct?
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Better go with cf root cwm manager in that case. Rom manager is often buggy
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themadba said:
Firstly, you should have used CF-Root as it is just a modified version of your stock kernel to grant to you Root and CWM.
Yes, root is required for CWM to work.
Yes, CWM is used to fully back up your phone.
Don't use ROM Manager with CWM or you'll have a bad day.
No idea why SuperSU isn't appearing. Does it matter?
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need custom rom for qmobile linq l10

flashing new rom

I would like to flash a new rom. i am currently rooted. I would like to be able to use the nfc feature, as well have jellybean installed. i was looking at using this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718. it mentions cwm. is this ok to install on my phone? also, any guidance with this would be great!
Yes its fine
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Add long as your phone is an i777, you follow the instructions on the OP, and you re-wipe and flash before asking about something messing up... Yes.
I would also recommend flashing aokp 7.3 ICS, then flashing the JB ROM. It seems to be helpful.
Clay
Team Pirate
Sent from my Buttery Smooth PINK SGH-i777
OP don't forget to hit the thanks button to those who have helped you.
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sniper8752 said:
I would like to flash a new rom. i am currently rooted. I would like to be able to use the nfc feature, as well have jellybean installed. i was looking at using this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718. it mentions cwm. is this ok to install on my phone? also, any guidance with this would be great!
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Our phones have a recovery built into the kernel so make sure not to try and flash anything with Rom Manager.
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sniper8752 said:
I would like to flash a new rom. i am currently rooted. I would like to be able to use the nfc feature, as well have jellybean installed. i was looking at using this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718. it mentions cwm. is this ok to install on my phone? also, any guidance with this would be great!
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If you start off using any custom ROM, especially the AOKP, I do suggest you spend time read more, follow that thread (the link you provided), the more you read the more you save time and avoid headache down the road. One example that Phalanx just pointed out, it isn't listed anywhere but from reading and following that thread.
1. Make sure your device is i777, if anything other than that, stop.
2. Make sure you have the CwM Recovery installed. Do get along with the buttons such what home button does, what power button does. It depends on the CwMR version.
3. Follow the instruction of the ROM for installation.
4. Good luck and enjoy.
I have cwm installed, and I select the option in the app to reboot into recovery. it reboots, and goes into recovery mode. the only problem is, is that it is the android system recovery. I do not see an option for backup there.
sniper8752 said:
I have cwm installed, and I select the option in the app to reboot into recovery. it reboots, and goes into recovery mode. the only problem is, is that it is the android system recovery. I do not see an option for backup there.
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For crispy sake don't use Rom manager!
Read more before flashing anything
Raise yer mizzenmast and swab 'er poop deck!
sniper8752 said:
I have cwm installed, and I select the option in the app to reboot into recovery. it reboots, and goes into recovery mode. the only problem is, is that it is the android system recovery. I do not see an option for backup there.
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Luckily you don't have CWM installed yet using Rom Manager what you have is Rom Manager....
1. Uninstall Rom Manager ASOP
2. You need to flash a custom kernel to get CWM you can do that be installing Mobile Odin lite free from XDA and flashing a kernel...
3. You need to read LOTS more or you risk BRICKING your phone......
4. It will depend what ROM your on now what kernel you need to flash to get CWM Gingerbread = GB kernel ICS = ICS kernel PLEASE read before doing ANYTHING............
5. Go to this link and READ 3a. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
snipe2nite said:
Luckily you don't have CWM installed yet using Rom Manager what you have is Rom Manager....
1. Uninstall Rom Manager ASOP
2. You need to flash a custom kernel to get CWM you can do that be installing Mobile Odin lite free from XDA and flashing a kernel...
3. You need to read LOTS more or you risk BRICKING your phone......
4. It will depend what ROM your on now what kernel you need to flash to get CWM Gingerbread = GB kernel ICS = ICS kernel PLEASE read before doing ANYTHING............
5. Go to this link and READ 3a. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
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i noticed there is only mobile odin pro now? any free solutions? and so with this, i can flash my rom?
sniper8752 said:
i noticed there is only mobile odin pro now? any free solutions? and so with this, i can flash my rom?
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No. The lite version is still in the OP of the developers thread as an attachment.
sniper8752 said:
i noticed there is only mobile odin pro now? any free solutions? and so with this, i can flash my rom?
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I will help you get this working, I have some questions tho to get you the right info when you see this respond back just don't do anything till
I help you.... I would rather help you then have you brick your phone but of course do whatever you want.... You can DL and install these 2 files just like any other apk install MobileODINLite first then FlashKernel I777 of course you will need to be rooted, this wont change anything on your phone it will just install the app to get you ready to flash the zImage... The next step is KEY as to what you're running now.... That's where I have questions...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xxf4c4tvevh1gnx/MobileODINLite-v3.25.apk Here is a link to the latest release from my dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5q4b5tkmxsdx0e1/Mobile ODIN FlashKernel I777.apk FlashKernel I777
EDIT I will be around here for about 3 hours it's 6:40am now on the west coast after that it will be like 10 hours...
got it. why does odin need my location?
also, it says that odin required an add-on to be able to flash firmwares on the device (i think i just figured it out... was that the second thing i installed?).
thanks for your help! i appreciate it.
sniper8752 said:
got it. why does odin need my location?
also, it says that odin required an add-on to be able to flash firmwares on the device (i think i just figured it out... was that the second thing i installed?).
thanks for your help! i appreciate it.
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I'm not sure why the location permission BUT it is built by 1 of the best devs on here ChainFire nothing to worrie about....
the second file was the add-on, when you load mobile odin is it saying you need to install the add-on? Now you need to flash the zImage to get CWM if you haven't already....What firmware are you on now? I feel dumb telling to flash the 2nd file you only need the Odin lite to flash the zImage (kernel) to get CWM once you flash a new ROM in CWM you will lose all the data anyways... Now that you have um back them up and save them so when you flash a new ROM you can reinstall both of them!! Always good to have IMO...
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I'm not sure why the location permission BUT it is built by 1 of the best devs on here ChainFire nothing to worrie about....
the second file was the add-on, when you load mobile odin is it saying you need to install the add-on? Now you need to flash the zImage to get CWM if you haven't already....What firmware are you on now? I feel dumb telling to flash the 2nd file you only need the Odin lite to flash the zImage (kernel) to get CWM once you flash a new ROM in CWM you will lose all the data anyways... Now that you have um back them up and save them so when you flash a new ROM you can reinstall both of them!! Always good to have IMO...
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I have installed both apks. zimage has to do with the bootup, right? where do i get that file? would the firmware be i777ucle5?
@sniper8752,
You seem to be flailing around in the dark. You really need to not only read, but also see how things fit together. Just a friendly warning, if you don't know what a zImage is, or why you are flashing it, or which zImage to use, you still need to do some more reading and get a better overall picture before you continue with flashing JellyBean.
The zImage is the kernel. (Don't forget to capitalize the I as linux is case sensitive.) I am assuming you are rooted but do not have ClockworkMod Recovery installed yet. You need to install a custom kernel that matches your system. That means flash a Gingerbread kernel if you currently have a Gingerbread system, or an ICS kernel if you currently have an ICS system. The various options for the kernels are available in the development section. To use a zImage with mobile odin, you must extract the zImage from the .zip file (or sometimes .tar) that the developer makes available. Mobile odin can actually pull the kernel from a tar file, but it will not recognize a zip file.
creepyncrawly said:
@sniper8752,
You seem to be flailing around in the dark. You really need to not only read, but also see how things fit together. Just a friendly warning, if you don't know what a zImage is, or why you are flashing it, or which zImage to use, you still need to do some more reading and get a better overall picture before you continue with flashing JellyBean.
The zImage is the kernel. (Don't forget to capitalize the I as linux is case sensitive.) I am assuming you are rooted but do not have ClockworkMod Recovery installed yet. You need to install a custom kernel that matches your system. That means flash a Gingerbread kernel if you currently have a Gingerbread system, or an ICS kernel if you currently have an ICS system. The various options for the kernels are available in the development section. To use a zImage with mobile odin, you must extract the zImage from the .zip file (or sometimes .tar) that the developer makes available. Mobile odin can actually pull the kernel from a tar file, but it will not recognize a zip file.
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I have decided on flashing this rom: http://ultimatum.us/. looks like it will take about an hour to download... i currently have ics installed. to flash the zImage, do I click on "Kernel" in the app.?
thanks for help and explaining the zImage. what would be the best way to learn all of this? is there a good site so I don't have to go looking around everywhere? maybe like a beginner's guide?
sniper8752 said:
I have decided on flashing this rom: http://ultimatum.us/. looks like it will take about an hour to download... i currently have ics installed. to flash the zImage, do I click on "Kernel" in the app.?
thanks for help and explaining the zImage. what would be the best way to learn all of this? is there a good site so I don't have to go looking around everywhere? maybe like a beginner's guide?
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Dude, you are so far off path. there are no "begginers" guides, just what we got. Honestly, this stuff aint for you man. dont mess with your phone.
but if you insist, then just keep reading.
sniper8752 said:
I have decided on flashing this rom: http://ultimatum.us/. looks like it will take about an hour to download... i currently have ics installed. to flash the zImage, do I click on "Kernel" in the app.?
thanks for help and explaining the zImage. what would be the best way to learn all of this? is there a good site so I don't have to go looking around everywhere? maybe like a beginner's guide?
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What app? There is no app...
ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) yes, app NO.
EDIT: Just realized you may be talking about mobile Odin our three cwm app. Don't use either at this print, much easier using CWM (reboot into recovery of you've got a custom ROM/kernel)
Clay
Team Pirate
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so i should use cwm instead of odin? i thought people were telling me not to use cwm?

Stuck in CWM Recovery

Hey guys.
I've searched the forums for this issue, unfortunately it seems like mine is a little unique and I can't find a solution to my problem anywhere.
I'm stuck in CWM Recovery mode, and although I can navigate the menu... when pressing the Home key to select the various options, nothing happens besides the options blinking for a sec. I can access Odin Mode with Power/Volume +/- but that's it. Also it's worth noting that I'm unable to access my phone's files from my computer when in download mode (my guess is because the phone isn't set to USB storage mode which I have to do from the booted home screen, which... I can't access).
This happened after the first time entering Recovery mode on CWM, and although I have ROM Manager installed on my phone, after researching a little I found that was NOT what I wanted to use. And I did NOT use that program.. my CWM was flashed in from a .tar on Odin (the windows program). I also have a Jellybam folder placed in the phone, which was my next step.
How can I get out of CWM Recovery so that I can continue flashing the Jellybam ROM?
I apologize if I've missed anything. Please let me know if you need any other information. I'll be sure to hit the thank you button on every reply.
THANK YOU!
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um....
you are supposed to flash the ROM from CWM, so why would you want to get out of CWM to get back into CWM?
you havent mentioned what version of Android you were already running or what kernel you flashed, but have you tried using the POWER button to select things in CWM? Are you sure you used the right kernel? Are you sure you have an i777?
Hey Pirateghost, thanks for the reply! And yes, I was going into CWM Recovery to flash the ROM. The reason I wanted out of CWM was because it had no functionality... yes, I did try using the power button to select things. Seems the home button was it? In any case nothing worked. My version of Android was Gingerbread UCKH7, and I'm %100 sure it's an i777. By using the "right kernel" you mean the right version of Jellybam?
UPDATE: I got out of the bootloop by using a stock root UCKH7 kernel, bringing it in from Odin. Now I'm just trying to understand what went wrong and how I can continue to flash my Jellybam ROM in without any issues. I also found that my CWM app disappeared after I uninstalled ROM Manager after getting access back to my phone.
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
??
xargis said:
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
??
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The kernel you just linked above is for the GT-I9100, not the SGH-I777. You seem to be moving forward without providing yourself with enough knowledge. If you are sure the phone is an I777 then stay away from the I9100 forums. Get what you need from here. There is lots of information in the guides linked in my signature. There is enough information there to guide you through everything you want to do.
xargis said:
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
??
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You are flashing an older kernel on a newer ROM??? why? if you want to have CMW recovery you should flash your stock rom and then get the CWM .tar file and flash it in Odin. If you happen to get a .zip CWM file you can rename it to update.zip and flash it using your stock ROM's recovery options.
Search something along these lines: CWM5.8.1.8-i777.zip or recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxys2att.tar as examples
creepyncrawly said:
The kernel you just linked above is for the GT-I9100, not the SGH-I777. You seem to be moving forward without providing yourself with enough knowledge. If you are sure the phone is an I777 then stay away from the I9100 forums. Get what you need from here. There is lots of information in the guides linked in my signature. There is enough information there to guide you through everything you want to do.
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WOW! I don't know how I missed that. Must pay more attention to detail...
Thank you so much for pointing that out Creepyncrawly!
Commodore 64 said:
... If you happen to get a .zip CWM file you can rename it to update.zip and flash it using your stock ROM's recovery options. ...
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It's great having new folks around helping out.
This is bad information, however. 3e recovery will enforce signature verification on any update.zip, and it will fail.
creepyncrawly said:
It's great having new folks around helping out.
This is bad information, however. 3e recovery will enforce signature verification on any update.zip, and it will fail.
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always a pleasure to lend a hand. you're right it used to work on 2e I think, I was trying to signify the difference between the zip and tar, but thank you so much for the correction.
So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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you should be using a kernel intended for your phone....your phone (if branded AT&T) is either an i727 skyrocket or i777. this is the i777 forum section. you appear to have flashed a kernel for an i9100...
just follow creepy's guides and do it the right way. there is nothing you can flash in STOCK recovery that will give you CWM or a new kernel (which on this phone CWM is packed with the kernel)
xargis said:
So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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There is not just one answer, you can go back to one of the stock ROMs, like the ones provided by creepyncrawly threads.
There are a lot of threads on this and I don't have my I777 anymore but I used to do this:
1- Once you flashed a stock rom, go into recovery and cleanup. data/cache reset.
2- Have the files you want to flash on your phone. (if you format the SD card you will erase your files including the ones you want to flash!)
3- Use your .tar Odin CWM that worked for you before now to flash CWM.
4- Once in the CWM flash a newer CWM version (CWM6.0.1.0-i777.zip) since your ROM is based on CM/AOKP
5- After flash Go to Advanced and reboot recovery (this will reboot your phone now with the newer version of CWM)
6- Once in the newer CWM clean up again.
7- Don't reboot, have the correct version (latest or whatever) of your Custom ROM and install it now.
This is the general idea, if you don't know what you're doing read the threads in the development section, everything you need is there.
Educate yourself before you make your phone a crippled rabbit and scream for help.
Commodore 64 said:
There is not just one answer, you can go back to one of the stock ROMs, like the ones provided by creepyncrawly threads.
There are a lot of threads on this and I don't have my I777 anymore but I used to do this:
1- Once you flashed a stock rom, go into recovery and cleanup. data/cache reset.
2- Have the files you want to flash on your phone. (if you format the SD card you will erase your files including the ones you want to flash!)
3- Use your .tar Odin CWM that worked for you before now to flash CWM.
4- Once in the CWM flash a newer CWM version (CWM6.0.1.0-i777.zip) since your ROM is based on CM/AOKP
5- After flash Go to Advanced and reboot recovery (this will reboot your phone now with the newer version of CWM)
6- Once in the newer CWM clean up again.
7- Don't reboot, have the correct version (latest or whatever) of your Custom ROM and install it now.
This is the general idea, if you don't know what you're doing read the threads in the development section, everything you need is there.
Educate yourself before you make your phone a crippled rabbit and scream for help.
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this makes no sense, dude.
1. if he is on a stock rom, there is nothing CM/AOKP on his phone
2. on this device the recovery is packed with the kernel, flashing some other CWM doesnt really matter at all. none of this is necessary.
you can flash any kernel you want (made for this device) if you dont plan on booting the OS and only plan on flashing a rom...
you have now complicated an already easy method.
Hey everyone - just wanted to let you guys know that I am now running JellyBAM and so far everything seems fine.
Thank you all for your help, seriously. If anyone has any questions about what I did etc., just ask and I'll get back to ya.
Thanks! :good:
Glad to hear you got JellyBAM up and running xargis, and just to reiterate what pirateghost was saying, you won't get CWM by flashing a CWM.tar file lol, I don't even think one can be found for this model (SGH-i777) which is the device that I currently have, the ONLY way to get CWM onto this device is to flash the proper kernel for this device, but keep in mind that there is another factor to think about as well, depending on what type of custom rom you want to run there are different kernels out there that work best and offer different/better features for deployment into the custom rom for which you will be running, in other words some roms are kernel specific, you can only use certain kernels with CM10/AOKP/ParanoidAndroid based roms, and such is the same with only using certain kernels with Sammy based stock roms, so the choice is yours, hope this info was informative to you and that you definately find a good productive rom that you will be happy to play with and run, have fun with your i777 s2, that's one of the things this forum is all about!!

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