I got my SII a few month back, and ever since I've tried quite a few custom ROMs. Due to some issues etc I'd like to do a complete wipe and restore the latest Samsung ROM (while maintaining my root access) - any idea how I do this?
Can I do it via CWM (preferred), Odin or must I use Kies?
Many thanks!
Follow this guide
It also has all the download links in the thread.
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
Return to service centre .
Much appreciated. Any idea how I can pick the correct firmware though? I guess it's not just a matter of picking the latest one?
Nitsson said:
Much appreciated. Any idea how I can pick the correct firmware though? I guess it's not just a matter of picking the latest one?
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KK5 is a good one, go for that, or chose your carrier rom from the other thread with them all (linked from that one)
veyka said:
KK5 is a good one, go for that, or chose your carrier rom from the other thread with them all (linked from that one)
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Great, thanks. Worked like a charm. Replaced the kernel with CFs modded KK5 version and am enjoying a force-close-free experience. Now if I could just have a vanilla ICS version, I would be very happy. Say what you will about Apple, but their iOS upgrades rock.
Nitsson said:
Great, thanks. Worked like a charm. Replaced the kernel with CFs modded KK5 version and am enjoying a force-close-free experience. Now if I could just have a vanilla ICS version, I would be very happy. Say what you will about Apple, but their iOS upgrades rock.
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ICS is coming, we have roms, but they are not stable or recomended. If you want vanilla ICS you will want to follow the development of CM9, as samsungs ICS roms will have touchwizz allover them.
Apples updates are nice, thats what happens when you do the hardware and the software, just like the Nexus series
veyka said:
ICS is coming, we have roms, but they are not stable or recomended. If you want vanilla ICS you will want to follow the development of CM9, as samsungs ICS roms will have touchwizz allover them.
Apples updates are nice, thats what happens when you do the hardware and the software, just like the Nexus series
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True, but tbh I just went back to stock from the final CM7 version as I found it too buggy (force close issues etc). Perhaps CM9 will be better and I look forward to its release. With the official Samsung ICS release, can't you actually disable TouchWizz? I assumed it's just a launcher on top of vanilla ICS and that you can disable / remove it.
Nitsson said:
True, but tbh I just went back to stock from the final CM7 version as I found it too buggy (force close issues etc). Perhaps CM9 will be better and I look forward to its release. With the official Samsung ICS release, can't you actually disable TouchWizz? I assumed it's just a launcher on top of vanilla ICS and that you can disable / remove it.
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What samsung have done to make and run touchwizz on the top pure android it's more complicated and deeper which you could simply disable it. now i'm using stock firmware with siyah kernel but after watching some videos on youtube and comparing leaked realeses of touchwizz and cm9 I have no doubt to imigrate to cm9
if u wanna get back to stock, odin is ur choice!
mekhonte said:
What samsung have done to make and run touchwizz on the top pure android it's more complicated and deeper which you could simply disable it. now i'm using stock firmware with siyah kernel but after watching some videos on youtube and comparing leaked realeses of touchwizz and cm9 I have no doubt to imigrate to cm9
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Yeah, I figure it goes under the hood a bit I look forward to testing the stable release as soon as that's out - guess they need to wait for the final Samsung kernel so it may be a while.
Nitsson said:
Yeah, I figure it goes under the hood a bit I look forward to testing the stable release as soon as that's out - guess they need to wait for the final Samsung kernel so it may be a while.
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yep you'd better to wait for a while last week i gave it a shot, although it was smooth there was some issues which makes it not appropriate for every day use.
lol. wish i read this earlier =(
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Hi Guys,
I want to flash my GTI9100 with ICS. I have looked around but couldn't find the answer. Perhaps I am being over cautious but I need my device as a daily tool.
My question is this;
I am trying to figure out which ICS version that will upgrade me with the least issues based on the my Samsung GTI9100 current configuration (see attachment). Or do I need to go back to total stock config prior to going to ICS?
Any other direction/advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. As in I should just wait for a very solid upgrade.
Thank a lot
until Samsung release an official ROM, there isn't a "safe for daily use" install of ICS for the SGS2
agree with the poster above. wait when there is an official release then update. or wait when the kernel sources are released and then when kernel devs and codeworkx get their hands on the new stuff then i would say go ahead..
That is what i intend to do anyway
Thanks guys, sounds like very good advice. But man it looks sooo sweet
The latest leaked Samsung ROM can be used as a daily ROM. I have been using it for two days now, no FC, no crash whatsoever. Added Nova launcher and I'm happy with that.
m00n61 said:
The latest leaked Samsung ROM can be used as a daily ROM. I have been using it for two days now, no FC, no crash whatsoever. Added Nova launcher and I'm happy with that.
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Same here, using Ressurection-7.4
Using Westcrip's latest 8.1 rom as a daily rom. No problems at all and ICS is a must for SGS 2. You must try it!! You will not be disapointed mate! And you will never go back to Gingerbread after that
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Thanks Man, it looks very cool.
My real question is:
I am trying to figure out which ICS version that will upgrade me with the least issues based on the my Samsung GTI9100 current configuration (see attachment). Or do I need to go back to total stock config prior to going to ICS? Or am I worried about nothing.
Mr Belvedere said:
Thanks Man, it looks very cool.
My real question is:
I am trying to figure out which ICS version that will upgrade me with the least issues based on the my Samsung GTI9100 current configuration (see attachment). Or do I need to go back to total stock config prior to going to ICS? Or am I worried about nothing.
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You're fine where you are. Just flash the ICS rom via recovery after backing up everything. Read up on more things beforehand if you have to ask questions like this. Galaxy S devices are almost brick proof with odin but you never know.
I tried out latest ICS for a day. It's stable for a daily rom. Just had a couple of minor freezes and touch sensitivity wasn't as good as gingerbread but if you want to try I recommend it.
I suggestbto try out diffrent ics roms. I'm running cm9, it's pretty stable, few bugs but looks better than any other rom.
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Cm9 is good and well worth a look but the devs are at the mercy of Samsung releasing source code so it's not as complete as LP6.
I do like lp6 as a daily but only after stabilising it. Freezing apps, pinning down battery drain and fixing gps etc.
After you do that it's business as usual. And for the better quality Bluetooth sound alone it's worth it to me.
I installed the 3 file Odin version which is a wipe. The cfrooted with lp6 cfroot kernel.
There are also odexed and deodexed versions to flash. Just search a page or two and you'll find them.
To change look is too easy. If you like cm9 but want most things working just theme lp6 and it's pretty similar in appearance.
Just make backups via CWM and you can bounce between all the firmware, GB, CM9, LP6 etc.
Have fun.
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Heys guy I just brought a S2 and it will arrive in 4 more days, been using a x10i and has been rooting and installing custom rom.
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
Which is the some of the recommended ROM (no bugs, don't want MIUI) since there's really a lot custom rom compared to my previous x10i.
And one more question, what is the price of the HDTV Adapter? Can I connect S2 to a just HD ready tv with hdmi port? Or it must be a full HD tv?
gohwh1 said:
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
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Original android is supposed to be ASOP tweaks/roms whereäs the other has to do with touchwiz (I believe, but then again I've seen threads crossposted in the wrong section all the time). As for ROMs, I would personally stay far away from the ICS ROMs because they're nowhere near ready for daily use; there are many bugs and problems. When looking through firmwares there's no difference between XW and XX other than the countries that the ROM was released into, you can still flash these ROMs for use anywhere in the world. Personally I'm using XXKK5 because KL1 and above are developer builds with inconsistent framework changes. CheckROM KK5 is what I suggest for a stable ROM that works good. I also highly recommend JKay deluxe. CM7 is also an option, but I personally had problems with charging and was forced off the ROM. Your mileäge may vary. Also there are a ton of radio firmwares available: try out the latest revision and take note of your battery usage over a few days. Try others to see which works best for you. There's no real "golden" radio firmware. I personally use KH3 on AT&T in Phoenix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154278&highlight=jkay+lockscreen
gohwh1 said:
Heys guy I just brought a S2 and it will arrive in 4 more days, been using a x10i and has been rooting and installing custom rom.
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
Which is the some of the recommended ROM (no bugs, don't want MIUI) since there's really a lot custom rom compared to my previous x10i.
And one more question, what is the price of the HDTV Adapter? Can I connect S2 to a just HD ready tv with hdmi port? Or it must be a full HD tv?
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If you wanna to try ICS ROMs, I will suggest you try simplistic. Now I use it as daily rom and I feel it's good enough.
And if you want to use HDTC Adapter , I suggest you stay in Stock Rom first. As I know, most custom roms don't support HDMI output.
There are no recommended roms. Try some out for yourself & see how you find them. A rom that works well for me will not necessarily give you the same experience.
for my opinion i suggest you flash cm7
but if like the intersting things,just flash cm7/andyX
rexxon said:
If you wanna to try ICS ROMs, I will suggest you try simplistic. Now I use it as daily rom and I feel it's good enough.
And if you want to use HDTC Adapter , I suggest you stay in Stock Rom first. As I know, most custom roms don't support HDMI output.
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i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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Yes revert to stock rom and dont look back .
jje
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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Have you tried wiping and reinstalling the ROM
Ricey
wait for cm9, i've tried the devel vers and is very fast!
Just a suggestion
Hiya! Well, since you haven't got your phone yet, I would suggest you play around with your stock ROM first. The Original Android Development is for AOSP ROMs, ROMs that were created from scratch. The Android Development section is for custom tweaked versions of the stock ROM if I'm not mistaken.
I'm currently using Simplistic ICS but it has its fair share of bugs. You might wanna try insanity ii. It's a nice AOSP ROM. Never had FC's and it's amazingly fast and battery life is great. Good luck!
Hi bud, good choice of phone. If you want best standard ginger bread go to original development and flash intratech KK5 original Sammy ROM it's seamless!!!
Or, like me and you want to jump into ICS go to www.darkyrom.com and flash facieto's ICS LP2 THEN on top of that, upgrade to his LP6! Came out this week and it's seamless and crash free, all works!
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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try rewipe and reinstall ?
As I know, to get someone call your phone just solve the home-button issues.
I never met lock screen problem. I am using RC5 + Update 2 , try this combination. Also remember , don't directly flash update package after installation. Following these steps: Install RC5 - (reboot) - Install Update 1 - (reboot) - Install Update 2 - (reboot) - Call from others phone to unlock home button.
Hope this help. Good Luck , bro.
after you have root download k tool right away and backup efs, it could savr your ass some day
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Is it only the stock rom support HDMI output, all custom rom doesn't support?
Or is there any custom rom that is based on stock rom and also does support HDMI output?
Is this the latest method to root S2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
And how long do i have to charge S2 for the very first time?
gohwh1 said:
Is it only the stock rom support HDMI output, all custom rom doesn't support?
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Stock ROM, or any ROM based on stock. It needs the Samsung framework. So nothing that is pure AOSP (such as CM or MIUI) will work. If you want a ROM that is as close to AOSP as possible that still supports the MHL adapter, try GingerMOD.
gohwh1 said:
Or is there any custom rom that is based on stock rom and also does support HDMI output?
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See above, but there are many others. I don't personally use any of them (I'm still on stock, rooted, modded myself), so I can't recommend one above any others. It's a personal preference anyways, so you should just try some and decide yourself.
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Is this the latest method to root S2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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It is one of many methods, and one that I can personally vouch that it works, as I've used it before. Just use the correct insecure kernel for your build.
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And how long do i have to charge S2 for the very first time?
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..... Til it hits 100%?
ctomgee said:
Stock ROM, or any ROM based on stock. It needs the Samsung framework. So nothing that is pure AOSP (such as CM or MIUI) will work. If you want a ROM that is as close to AOSP as possible that still supports the MHL adapter, try GingerMOD.
See above, but there are many others. I don't personally use any of them (I'm still on stock, rooted, modded myself), so I can't recommend one above any others. It's a personal preference anyways, so you should just try some and decide yourself.
It is one of many methods, and one that I can personally vouch that it works, as I've used it before. Just use the correct insecure kernel for your build.
..... Til it hits 100%?
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Thanks what I'm asking is I thought I have to charge 8hours or 10hours on first charge or it's not required?
If I stay stock, and install custom kernel will it still support hdmi to tv?
Which is the most stable kernel that also include undervolting? You recommended insecure kernel, what about the others three?
[KERNEL] SpeedMod SGS2 [K2-20 CWM5 CIFS ROOT]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182498&highlight=root
[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671&highlight=kernel
[KERNEL] SiyahKernel v2.6.11 - "One kernel to rule them all" (SAMMY&AOSP ROMs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838&highlight=root
[KERNEL] Phenomenal [3.0]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351191&highlight=kernel
New to s2
Hi
I have come from htc and find the s2 completely different. Managed to upgrade the firmware from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 using xxKL1 and must say everything run smoothly . Was looking to root using superoneclick and odin . But when i download a rooted kernel and extract the zip , i end up with another zip file, extract that and i end up with a Zimage file .is this the file i am supposed to load into odin.
Bob
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Thanks
this is the thread that i followed to update Firmware . Think that i have the right downloads now .Could you tell me ,or point me in the right direction how to install a apk keyboard file on to my S2
Bob
bob277845 said:
Thanks
this is the thread that i followed to update Firmware . Think that i have the right downloads now .Could you tell me ,or point me in the right direction how to install a apk keyboard file on to my S2
Bob
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Copy apk to phone .
Open my files on phone locate apk and open it and install .
jje
Hi. I have decided to upgrade my samsung galaxy s2 with miui. Since this is my first time flashing an android device I have a couple of questions.
Firstly, is there a reason why I shouldnt install miui on my phone aside from the void warrancy?
#do I get the warrancy back if I unroot and unflash before I take my device to the service?
Next, i have read that i need to root the device first, before i can install miui. Is that true?
#which kernel should I use for that?
I have heard that siyahkernel Is the best. But on the xda thread it says it isnt compatible with any ICS roms. Will it work with miui 4? Is this thread a root at all? I can only assume it is because it has cpu/gpu oc/uc and ov options...
Also, cfroot Has a big and detailed thread. But this one does not support rom manager. I'd need to use cwm for flashing. Is this a problem?
So with which kernel do I go?
No, use a jig too.
Use Cfroot.
What? You don't need rom manager, not sure what you're getting at here.
I'd recommend using a gingerbread version of miui as it's your first time. Gb is stable, ics isn't 100% there yet.
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Good choice going with miui, however I wouldn't use the ics versions at the moment as they are buggy. I would personally recommend wiui latest gingerbread version as it is stable as hell and works with siyah.
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okmijnlp said:
No, use a jig too.
Use Cfroot.
What? You don't need rom manager, not sure what you're getting at here.
I'd recommend using a gingerbread version of miui as it's your first time. Gb is stable, ics isn't 100% there yet.
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Thanks for the reply. But:
Whats a jih?
MIUI install guide (miuiandroid(dot)com/community/threads/how-to-update-upgrade-miui.15424/) says to use ROM manager. But I suppose cwm does the same thing.
I've read somewhere that the last sgs2 miui version is based on official 4.0.3 samsung files. Shouldn't that mean that there are no bugs aside from the ones which are also found on samsung update channels?
I really mainly want miui because of ics, and chrome browser. I have no interest in voiding my warrancy so I can stay on gingerbread. The better UI simply isn't worth it. So you suggest I wait for official samsung updates? (I do want the better UI...)
Thanks for the reply!
Cheers
No, miui ics introduces several bugs of its own despite being based on samsung rom.
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iZver said:
Thanks for the reply. But:
Whats a jih?
MIUI install guide (miuiandroid(dot)com/community/threads/how-to-update-upgrade-miui.15424/) says to use ROM manager. But I suppose cwm does the same thing.
I've read somewhere that the last sgs2 miui version is based on official 4.0.3 samsung files. Shouldn't that mean that there are no bugs aside from the ones which are also found on samsung update channels?
I really mainly want miui because of ics, and chrome browser. I have no interest in voiding my warrancy so I can stay on gingerbread. The better UI simply isn't worth it. So you suggest I wait for official samsung updates? (I do want the better UI...)
Thanks for the reply!
Cheers
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A jig resets your "Custom binary counter", the thing that counts how many times you've flashed a rom/kernel/whatever. Samsung will see its above 0 and may, or may not, said that your warranty is still void.
If you're really that desperate for ics, go for it. Just make a Nandroid backup with CWM incase you don't like it.
No, it's still buggy, but it is still really good & can be used as a daily rom, I would think.
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okmijnlp said:
A jig resets your "Custom binary counter", the thing that counts how many times you've flashed a rom/kernel/whatever. Samsung will see its above 0 and may, or may not, said that your warranty is still void.
If you're really that desperate for ics, go for it. Just make a Nandroid backup with CWM incase you don't like it.
No, it's still buggy, but it is still really good & can be used as a daily rom, I would think.
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I wouldn't say that I am desperate for ics, but I am pretty sure I will install miui at one time anway. I don't like the cartoonish icons of touchwiz. The question I think right now is, whether I install ICS right now, or should I wait for ICS to become availabe on KIES and install miui later. (I suppose they'll fix the remaining bugs than)
Also, does anyone suggest a different rom than miui, which is better for some reason? I like eyecandy, but I do want performace as well.
Thanks for your answers.
Cheers
Edit:
If I do upgrade to ics and miui. All I have to do is root it with cfroot and use cwm to do a nandroid backup, and than use cwm to install miui 2.3.16?
iZver said:
I wouldn't say that I am desperate for ics, but I am pretty sure I will install miui at one time anway. I don't like the cartoonish icons of touchwiz. The question I think right now is, whether I install ICS right now, or should I wait for ICS to become availabe on KIES and install miui later. (I suppose they'll fix the remaining bugs than)
Also, does anyone suggest a different rom than miui, which is better for some reason? I like eyecandy, but I do want performace as well.
Thanks for your answers.
Cheers
Edit:
If I do upgrade to ics and miui. All I have to do is root it with cfroot and use cwm to do a nandroid backup, and than use cwm to install miui 2.3.16?
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If you're not desperate then flash miui 2.3.9. Best rom I've ever used.
MIUI is already rooted. Just root whatever you're on now, make a Nandroid backup of that, and then flash miui. Btw, once you're on miui you'll never turn back
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okmijnlp said:
Btw, once you're on miui you'll never turn back
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Was back on the ROM in my sig within 36 hours Tried 4 different GB MIUIs, not one gave me anything my current setup couldn't do better. Each to their own though.
okmijnlp said:
If you're not desperate then flash miui 2.3.9. Best rom I've ever used.
MIUI is already rooted. Just root whatever you're on now, make a Nandroid backup of that, and then flash miui. Btw, once you're on miui you'll never turn back
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Fair enough.
The thread title does however confuse me:
MIUI ROM 2.3.9 Releases [GB] & [ICS ENGLISH FULL]
miuiandroid(dot)com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-3-9-releases-gb-ics-english-full.15662/
So miui 2.3.9 for sgs2 is gb based. If i understand correctly than I have to download from this thread. But isn't installing old versions dumb? Or is 2.3.16 a major jump which introduces new bugs?
Edit:
Okay as far as I understand 2.3.9 is GB and 2.3.16 is ICS. 2.3.9 works very good while 2.3.16 is laggy.
So to get this straight:
I want to install miui 2.3.9-- The steps are:
update to latest version. (i have dukg2 i'll go to kj3)
root with cfroot
backup with nandroid
system wipe, galvik wipe, cache wipe
install miui rom with cwm
???
This is it?
Edit2:
Is there a way to store my defender savegame?
Edit3:
I have read that siyah kernel is very fast. How do i install that kernel?
Do I do all the steps liste above, and than when I am done installing miui install siyah kernel?
Turns out siyah has NTFS usb OTG feature. I now really want siyah.
B3311 said:
Was back on the ROM in my sig within 36 hours Tried 4 different GB MIUIs, not one gave me anything my current setup couldn't do better. Each to their own though.
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Before i got samsung galaxy s2 I had a nokia 5800 for 3 years. It was like switching from a sedan to formula 1. I am still so impressed by the power of SGS2 that some minor performance improovements aren't important. Not yet at least...
Thus I am looking for eyecandy (since i can't get ICS and chrome just yet). Which as I've hear MIUI is best at.
Besides, there's no link in your sig. Otherwise i'd love to take a look at that rom. What does miui lack at btw?
Don`t use miui, is ugly
078gregory said:
Don`t use miui, is ugly
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What do you suggest than?
iZver said:
What do you suggest than?
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Look in xda sgs2 forum is 20 normals rom and 2 miui, you can change what kernel you want, what theme you want, coz almost all is compatible each others. For miui you need special kernel, special theme, etc. Don`t wasting you time using miui
Rubbish. Opinion is one thing, misinformation is another :-|
078gregory said:
For miui you need special kernel
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078gregory said:
Don`t use miui, is ugly
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Right. Because touchwiz is a lot sexier? Please. The miui themes are beautiful. Even stock looks stunning. But hey, I heard kids love the cartoonish look if touchwiz.
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iZver said:
Fair enough.
Besides, there's no link in your sig. Otherwise i'd love to take a look at that rom. What does miui lack at btw?
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Big banner that says "SlimROM by krinyo75"... not visible on xda's app. Skinny, fast, monochrome - the way I like it (yes, I tried BAT)
What does miui lack:
- installed adfree, still got many ads.
- sammy's stock browser is so much better than MIUI's
- camera is nowhere near good enough
- flaky GPS
- laggy music player (tried it first on my SGS waybackwhen, still no better)
- limited kernel choice
- all phone numbers hyphenated after 3 digits
- don't want workarounds for an app drawer - I want an app drawer, period
Sure some of these sound petty, but horses for courses... since MIUI v4 will be based on Samsung's framework and kernel sources are now released, I'll try it again when it's done.
One thing I love about MIUI - only non-3rd party contacts app I've seen with a list view - no photos, no stupid icon next to contact name.
B3311 said:
Big banner that says "SlimROM by krinyo75"... not visible on xda's app. Skinny, fast, monochrome - the way I like it (yes, I tried BAT)
What does miui lack:
- installed adfree, still got many ads.
- sammy's stock browser is so much better than MIUI's
- camera is nowhere near good enough
- flaky GPS
- laggy music player (tried it first on my SGS waybackwhen, still no better)
- limited kernel choice
- all phone numbers hyphenated after 3 digits
- don't want workarounds for an app drawer - I want an app drawer, period
Sure some of these sound petty, but horses for courses... since MIUI v4 will be based on Samsung's framework and kernel sources are now released, I'll try it again when it's done.
One thing I love about MIUI - only non-3rd party contacts app I've seen with a list view - no photos, no stupid icon next to contact name.
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I don't have any of these problems. But regarding AdFree, it really is quite bad, use adaway, it's a lot better.
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I keep hearing about the flapjax rom or something, cant find it. I dont think im spelling it right. Where is it? Is it very stable? Looking for the MOST stable rom with good language keyboard support for my mom. She doesnt need all the cool features, might even go with stock but if there's a stock jellybean that's really stable and has a good pack of keyboard languages id love to hear it.
If you want stable, go for an ICS ROM. The devs have done amazing work on the JB ROMs but unfortunately, there are some things that simply can't be done until official drivers and kernel sources are available from Samsung.
ChronoReverse said:
If you want stable, go for an ICS ROM. The devs have done amazing work on the JB ROMs but unfortunately, there are some things that simply can't be done until official drivers and kernel sources are available from Samsung.
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Yeah I think Ill do that. Its not like my mom will know the difference between ICS and jB. Rather have it work 100% than 90% for her.
Any recommendations for a really stable ICS almost like factory stock other than PA and avatar? I tried to download the 4.0.4 tmobile stock rom but the download link is dead and when I odin the file from samfirmware or whatever it will cause it to freeze on boot. Stock ICS would be fine with me.
kettlecorn said:
I keep hearing about the flapjax rom or something, cant find it. I dont think im spelling it right. Where is it? Is it very stable? Looking for the MOST stable rom with good language keyboard support for my mom. She doesnt need all the cool features, might even go with stock but if there's a stock jellybean that's really stable and has a good pack of keyboard languages id love to hear it.
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Flappjaxxx is an awesome dev that used to be here on XDA. He is no longer here which we don't need to discuss why that is. If you use google you can most likely find his roms fairly easily. I suggest yuo stick with a stock ATT based rom is you want solid performance with out all the bells and whistles. You can find some things here in the dev section or on flapps site if you happen to find that
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YAny recommendations for a really stable ICS almost like factory stock other than PA and avatar? I tried to download the 4.0.4 tmobile stock rom but the download link is dead and when I odin the file from samfirmware or whatever it will cause it to freeze on boot. Stock ICS would be fine with me.
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Like Stock as in TouchWiz or like Stock as in AOSP?
If you mean as in Samsung Galaxy Note stock TouchWiz, then you could try Novena.
ChronoReverse said:
Like Stock as in TouchWiz or like Stock as in AOSP?
If you mean as in Samsung Galaxy Note stock TouchWiz, then you could try Novena.
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touchwiz. AOSP is going to be more prone to bugs and issues than a rom that was made by samsung for the note
You can find flapps rom on goomanager,I haven't used anything but his since mash ,best roms and kernels
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I pulled my old Vibrant out of a box and thought I'd try to run a newer version on android on it, but I haven't been about to make heads or tails of the development forum. After 3+ hours of fiddling and 3 or 4 programs downloaded, I'm at a loss. The phone currently has Bali kernel and Bionix-V FishmanMod which I loaded on it in 2011 or 2012 and have no recollection of what I did. :silly:
I think my questions are:
Do I need to revert to stock? Because odin refuses to recognize my phone in download mode. It sees it fine when it is booted normally.
Otherwise, what do I need to do to update the kernel and put kit kat on the phone?
If there's anybody out there, thanks and I tried really really hard and I'm just really confused.
I think it would be best for you to go back to stock first.
1. Make sure that your drivers are properly installed
2. Try different usb ports, reboot computer/phone, different usb cable if Odin won't recognise the phone.
Honestly, going back to stock won't help much. Install a JB rom and or kernel and from there install a kitkat kernel then rom. In that order. Make sure you wipe data and cache completely to make sure there isn't any problems.
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Honestly, going back to stock won't help much. Install a JB rom and or kernel and from there install a kitkat kernel then rom. In that order. Make sure you wipe data and cache completely to make sure there isn't any problems.
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Great timing with this thread. I borked the screen repair on my S4 and need to use my Vibrant again for a while.
ICS Kiss 3.1.10 needs an update.
rBGH said:
Great timing with this thread. I borked the screen repair on my S4 and need to use my Vibrant again for a while.
ICS Kiss 3.1.10 needs an update.
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I was thinking about updating CM7 or CM9. Building with latest sources. I personally had many speed issues with ICZenwich. Is that non-existant on ICS Kiss?
What do you guys think? Should I upload the latest builds of these ancient android versions?
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I was thinking about updating CM7 or CM9. Building with latest sources. I personally had many speed issues with ICZenwich. Is that non-existant on ICS Kiss?
What do you guys think? Should I upload the latest builds of these ancient android versions?
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ICS Kiss does have speed issues. I very much want to update but don't want to go through the plug and chug of finding one I like. If someone can recommend a stable, vanilla, something or other, I'd appreciate it.
I found what I'm looking for. Yea, CM should fit the bill nicely.
rBGH said:
I found what I'm looking for. Yea, CM should fit the bill nicely.
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CM 9 ??????
Babloo1989 said:
CM 9 ??????
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Installing ice cream sandwich will cause the internal sd card to be wiped
I don't think anyone is on cm9 because of that...