Hello,
I am currently running on stock Rom BUKJ3 (2.3.5) rooted with DoomLord toolkit V4 and stock kernel BUKJ3.
Is there a way that a can flash ClockWorkMod recovery without changing my kernel version ?
I have Rom manager installed, is it ok to flash ClockWorkMod with it ?
Sorry about the noob questions and thanks in advance for your help
Kernel and recovery are part of the same SGS2 partition, so are flashed as a combo.
ROM Manger is NOT compatible with SGS2 CWM Revovery, so don't use it.
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If you're just after the recovery with a stock kernel, check Chainfire thread here: flash the closest matching kernel. Will give root and CWM recovery, else flash a custom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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1. You can use Hellcat hc-kTool (free on market) to dump your current kernel as zImage directly to sdcard before flashing Chainfire kernel.
2. Once CF kernel and CWM recovery is installed, then use the tool to flash back your original kernel, but you will keep root and CWM recovery.
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UpInTheAir said:
Kernel and recovery are part of the same SGS2 partition, so are flashed as a combo.
ROM Manger is NOT compatible with SGS2 CWM Revovery, so don't use it.
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Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
Mad_Rick said:
Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
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No it wont be a problem flashing Cf-root
Yes you can flash with mobile Odin.
Mad_Rick said:
Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
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Should work, else try a custom kernel with CWM recovery.
Won't be a problem, as most custom kernels will auto root every time you flash them anyway.
According to Chainfire thread, it won't increase if zImage flashed through the installed CWM Manager app. So, can't see why the CF-root zImage would increase the counter with mobile Odin.
Best bet for longer term is to purchase a USB jig from Ebay and reset the counter that way. Much easier, and advantage to force phone into dl mode if your ever semi-bricked.
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veyka said:
No it wont be a problem flashing Cf-root
Yes you can flash with mobile Odin.
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Thanks veyka
UpInTheAir said:
Should work, else try a custom kernel with CWM recovery.
Won't be a problem, as most custom kernels will auto root every time you flash them anyway.
According to Chainfire thread, it won't increase if zImage flashed through the installed CWM Manager app. So, can't see why the CF-root zImage would increase the counter with mobile Odin.
Best bet for longer term is to purchase a USB jig from Ebay and reset the counter that way. Much easier, and advantage to force phone into dl mode if your ever semi-bricked.
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Already bought a jig, but with new bootloader it won’t reset counter.
Ok, gona give it a try but to be honest I am shaking a little bit...
Thanks for all your support
Mad_Rick said:
Already bought a jig, but with new bootloader it won’t reset counter.
Ok, gona give it a try but to be honest I am shaking a little bit...
Thanks for all your support
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You can flash the old bootloaders back, they work fine, I am still using them with the new 2.3.6 roms np!
veyka said:
You can flash the old bootloaders back, they work fine, I am still using them with the new 2.3.6 roms np!
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I was just locking in to that in Intratech´s page.
ok so... just flashed cf_root with Mobile odin and went as smooth as silk. I am probably going to keep CF´s kernel since everything seems to be working fine.
Doing nandroid backup right now
Thank you for your help veyka and UpInTheAir !!
And also a great thanks to Chainfire for is great work!
No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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I agree, backup your EFS asap, I have had mine randomly corrupt on me, and I was very thankful for the backups, also make sure to take a copy of the EFS backup off device.
UpInTheAir said:
No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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veyka said:
I agree, backup your EFS asap, I have had mine randomly corrupt on me, and I was very thankful for the backups, also make sure to take a copy of the EFS backup off device.
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Done!! Just did backup with EFS PRO v1.2.6(thanks lyriquidperfection) , looks like Ktool has a bug with the lock screen
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Hey guys I'm trying to make a backup through CWM however it fails to find data from my ext-sd card...said it did not find it.
But my sd-card is read easily when using my phone after boot.
Any idea what could be the problem please?
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Edit: sorry, guilty of not reading properly, partial post deleted and irrelevant.
Some kernels only mount internal (and recognise) that in CWM recovery. What kernel & cwm version?
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Edit: sorry, guilty of not reading properly, partial post deleted and irrelevant.
Some kernels only mount internal (and recognise) that in CWM recovery. What kernel & cwm version?
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Kernel: 3.0.13-19100XXKP8-CL42141 [email protected]#3
CWM: V5.2.7
I'm using Resurection ICS Remix ROM fyi...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
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What I do recall however that when I installed ROM manager a few days ago and wanted to make a backup, it told me to install CWM through it first. So I did however it asked me to chose between the Epic 4g and the GT-i9000 (not i9100)...I selected that one since I though it was closest related...
Anyway I did try to restore from a different backup. But not sure if a nandroid backup affects the CWM version.
Thanks for your time
Yes CWM is also backed up.
If you just want to restore from Nandroid backup you can simply flash a cfroot kernel via Odin then restore via CWM.
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Yes, as above. Reflash any kernel with root and CWM, such as Siyah kernel 2.6.9 or Chainfire CF-root kernel. Use Odin to flash tar file using PDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/01/23/siyahkernel-v2-6-9/
This will instal the correct CWM recovery. ROM manager is not compatible with SGS2, as recovery and kernel positions are the same.
Edit : These methods (there are others) will give you a warning triangle (doesn't hurt anything, just evidence for voiding warranty) and increase your binary counter down in download mode. Easy method to reset is to get a USB jig and reset, if this doesn't work you'll need to flash a old bootloader first from Intratech thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
First rule is if you are not sure of what you are doing, don't do it, read, read, read, and read some more. 9000 files are not close enough to 9100 ! Follow the instructions exactly. And search before posting.
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Yes, as above. Reflash any kernel with root and CWM, such as Siyah kernel 2.6.9 or Chainfire CF-root kernel. Use Odin to flash tar file using PDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/01/23/siyahkernel-v2-6-9/
This will instal the correct CWM recovery. ROM manager is not compatible with SGS2, as recovery and kernel positions are the same.
First rule is if you are not sure of what you are doing, don't do it, read, read, read, and read some more. 9000 files are not close enough to 9100 ! Follow the instructions exactly.
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Cheers mate, poor error on my part
Check edit above post
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UpInTheAir said:
Yes, as above. Reflash any kernel with root and CWM, such as Siyah kernel 2.6.9 or Chainfire CF-root kernel. Use Odin to flash tar file using PDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/01/23/siyahkernel-v2-6-9/
This will instal the correct CWM recovery. ROM manager is not compatible with SGS2, as recovery and kernel positions are the same.
Edit : These methods (there are others) will give you a warning triangle (doesn't hurt anything, just evidence for voiding warranty) and increase your binary counter down in download mode. Easy method to reset is to get a USB jig and reset, if this doesn't work you'll need to flash a old bootloader first from Intratech thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
First rule is if you are not sure of what you are doing, don't do it, read, read, read, and read some more. 9000 files are not close enough to 9100 ! Follow the instructions exactly. And search before posting.
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Bah I tried to flash CF-ROOT (KP8) but it had no effect whatsoever - didn't even install the kernel itself. Even though Odin marked a Pass
(yeah I know about the yellow triangle I've gotten used to it XD)
Ok what device do you have. Since this is the I9100 forum we hope that is what you have.
If there is a letter like G after your model number it's important because not all sgs2 are the same.
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aceofclubs said:
Ok what device do you have. Since this is the I9100 forum we hope that is what you have.
If there is a letter like G after your model number it's important because not all sgs2 are the same.
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Yes I do have the GT-i9100
Just tried to flash a kernel (KI4) from intratech so that I could then retry flashing CF's kernel. Sadly I've soft bricked my phone now im recovering it at the moment...so much hassle
i installed Resurrection rom 1.0 and i've just found out it doesn't have cwm. i can't flash anything, recover anything etc. apparently i need a cwm zip file? (fake flash?) but where the hell do you get that from?
is it safe to just go into download mode and start from scratch with odin?
ta all
tommo123 said:
i installed Resurrection rom 1.0 and i've just found out it doesn't have cwm. i can't flash anything, recover anything etc. apparently i need a cwm zip file? (fake flash?) but where the hell do you get that from?
is it safe to just go into download mode and start from scratch with odin?
ta all
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Just flash kernel with Odin
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the only time i've ever used odin was to flash lighning rom when i first rooted. everything since then has been via cwm.
screw it, i'll do that again. go all the way back to GB lightning. at least i'll have a proper recovery
tommo123 said:
the only time i've ever used odin was to flash lighning rom when i first rooted. everything since then has been via cwm.
screw it, i'll do that again. go all the way back to GB lightning. at least i'll have a proper recovery
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I use lightning 2.5. Great rom it's ICS:-D
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i'll flash tomorrow. never going to flash a rom again without cwm built in.
tommo123 said:
i'll flash tomorrow. never going to flash a rom again without cwm built in.
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What's wrong with odin? Odin works great!
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i need to have my pc present. i could be in work, download a new rom, reboot and flash while in work. cant without a PC if i use odin
tommo123 said:
i need to have my pc present. i could be in work, download a new rom, reboot and flash while in work. cant without a PC if i use odin
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Usually at work works people, they do not flash roms
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maybe that's why we were made redundant last week, hmmmm.
flashing latest lightning fixed it i think. woot
I have galaxy sii GT-I9100 and I want to revert back to stock so i can cleanly install the new RR rom. Any help would be awesome. I was quite knowledgable with my old samsung infuse 4g, but this phone is a lot more complex than that one so please simple terms if possible
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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If want to flash Reccuriton remix rom on ur s2 just root ur cell first than just install it from CMW there is no need to go complete stock for that...but if u r totally new to this after rooting make a BACKUP OF EFS first than start playing with roms.
Just flash stock firmware...... Download from sammobile.com samsung-update ....
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HANDSY said:
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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Is http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ the website you were talking about? Thank you, I could probably figure out how to root again, and unlock if I loose it.
I think that is it, but I can't find my firmware
rakesh595160 said:
If want to flash Reccuriton remix rom on ur s2 just root ur cell first than just install it from CMW there is no need to go complete stock for that...but if u r totally new to this after rooting make a BACKUP OF EFS first than start playing with roms.
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I am rooted and I prefer to go to stock all the time because it gives me a fresh start and now bs files that I don't need, however is that EFS backup in CWM?
joeym11 said:
Is http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ the website you were talking about? Thank you, I could probably figure out how to root again, and unlock if I loose it.
I think that is it, but I can't find my firmware
I am rooted and I prefer to go to stock all the time because it gives me a fresh start and now bs files that I don't need, however is that EFS backup in CWM?
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If you want a fresh start just format system whilst performing your wipes. Only do this with a safe kernel as anything based on stock 4.0.4 will brick your phone. When I ever change ROMs I just run wipes and format system then flash my chosen rom. That is the correct site and you can flash any rom for your phone regardless of region. EFS back up is a separate tool which you download on to your pc which then backs up the EFS folder. There are other apps that do this too. I use them all, can never have too many copies of it.
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HANDSY said:
If you want a fresh start just format system whilst performing your wipes. Only do this with a safe kernel as anything based on stock 4.0.4 will brick your phone. When I ever change ROMs I just run wipes and format system then flash my chosen rom. That is the correct site and you can flash any rom for your phone regardless of region. EFS back up is a separate tool which you download on to your pc which then backs up the EFS folder. There are other apps that do this too. I use them all, can never have too many copies of it.
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So if I just do all the wipes, it should be all good? There is a lot of files that I don't want if they don't belong to my rom, should I delete some or what should I do? The basic thing I am trying to do is only have files from apps that I have and ones that the rom needs.
HANDSY said:
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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When I went from RR back to GB stock I just flash with mobile odin pro and root is still there.I never need to use a pc now....
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joeym11 said:
So if I just do all the wipes, it should be all good? There is a lot of files that I don't want if they don't belong to my rom, should I delete some or what should I do? The basic thing I am trying to do is only have files from apps that I have and ones that the rom needs.
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I understand what you're after factory reset, wipe dalvik and format system will give you a clean installation in terms of rom. If it's a complete wipe you can wipe the sd card from setting /backup and reset. But this will wipe music photos too. Once rooted you can always browse the directories and manually delete any unwanted files/folders. Please check your kernel first.
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I've had similar problem when I was a bit happy at flashing. I went from RR 2.6.1 to cm 10 jb and lost my unlock now when ever I reboot I have too re unlock. I've still not found a solution and can't restore my nv backup as it always says permissions wrong.using astro
Byani v3 jb siyah 4.1.
How to stock > custom rom > 100% same stock?
Hello,
did not want to start new thread with same name, but my question a little different.
So I bought S2 and I would like to play with some custom ROM of course. Not my first Android phone, but new phone new unknown things.
I read many post, but it is still not clear if I can make my stock rom and kernel backup, then root it, have some fun and if I need just restore stock rom and kernel and every thing would be as it was new?
I understand how to root and this CF-Root in Stock Recovery method looks like can do this. But will it be that way?
For example, with this method I have my stock kernel backup, also make stock rom backup, install some custom ROMs/kernels and later just install stock rom and restore stock kernel using this method and I am back to starting point?
Hi, to return your phone to stock all you need to do is:
Make note of your current ROM and download the same from samfirmware
Download Odin
Perform full wipes and format system in recovery mode
Then into download mode where you flash the stock ROM in the PDA section of doing.
Included will be a stock kernel and root would have been lost.
To reset binary counter look at the app triangle away by chain fire.
All the best.
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Ok, thanks for great answare.
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No problem chap, happy flashing.
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@Handsy - Reaaly sorry to bump into someone else's thread.. Apologies..Curiosity took a toll on me..
In case i have a Nandroid backup and i wish to restore it, how do i do it? I mean, i am aware that i will have to do it using CWM Recovery. I have my Nandroid backup on my external SD card. I wish to try some custom ROM's and would like to restore my Nandroid if i am not satisfied with the custom ROM experience.
Could you please list out the steps
Thanks a lot!!
gokul1980 said:
@Handsy - Reaaly sorry to bump into someone else's thread.. Apologies..Curiosity took a toll on me..
In case i have a Nandroid backup and i wish to restore it, how do i do it? I mean, i am aware that i will have to do it using CWM Recovery. I have my Nandroid backup on my external SD card. I wish to try some custom ROM's and would like to restore my Nandroid if i am not satisfied with the custom ROM experience.
Could you please list out the steps
Thanks a lot!!
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To restore a back up:
Boot into recovery mode
In recovery mode enter back up and restored menu
Then select restore from external memory / sd card
Phone will restore to the time the back up was made.
Some kernels have different CWM menu layouts but the above should get you to the Nandroid backup you made.
All the best
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So yeah, I would like to know if it is possible to flash it on stock 4.0.4, unrooted kernel with Odin. I seem to have a sane chip.
And can I do a backup using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223 without tripping the flash counter, rooting or overwriting the stock recovery (so without any traces of doing so)?
yeah you can, odin / mobile odin (pro version will get you rooted while flashing)
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gastonw said:
yeah you can, odin / mobile odin (pro version will get you rooted while flashing)
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I'm assuming you responded to the question #1 so how about the second one?
Didn't check that thread, wild guess yes, you can (?)
You can also back things up with online nandroid back up
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gastonw said:
Didn't check that thread, wild guess yes, you can (?)
You can also back things up with online nandroid back up
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It's a temporary recovery so does that mean it will be removed on the next boot and doesn't permanently replace the stock recovery or leaves any traces?
CMW? gone once you flash a stock ROM.
After that, you can flash it again and be able to restore the back up you made.
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gastonw said:
CMW? gone once you flash a stock ROM.
After that, you can flash it again and be able to restore the back up you made.
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So there's my backup method without rooting, right?
well....since you'll flash cmw you could easily root it while you at it.
What's that thread you posted about? CMW or a kernel?
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gastonw said:
well....since you'll flash cmw you could easily root it while you at it.
What's that thread you posted about? CMW or a kernel?
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PhilZ Touch, CWM based recovery
And I don't want to risk my warranty by rooting, all I want to do is get JB early
leocooper said:
So yeah, I would like to know if it is possible to flash it on stock 4.0.4, unrooted kernel with Odin. I seem to have a sane chip.
And can I do a backup using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223 without tripping the flash counter, rooting or overwriting the stock recovery (so without any traces of doing so)?
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you can flash LS8 via odin. for rooting you can flash Philz latest CWM.
incase if you want to unroot flash back stock KS8 via odin.
Apparently the backup worked, I got no triangle on boot and the recovery disappeared when I powered my phone off so everything went just how I wanted
leocooper said:
PhilZ Touch, CWM based recovery
And I don't want to risk my warranty by rooting, all I want to do is get JB early
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Once you flash ls8 warranty will be voided.
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Once you flash ls8 warranty will be voided.
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We already discussed this in another thread and now that I have a backup, I can just restore it later and get my warranty back
leocooper said:
We already discussed this in another thread and now that I have a backup, I can just restore it later and get my warranty back
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So what was that "I don't wanna be rooted" all about?
Odin flash is up. Mobile Odin recommended.
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gastonw said:
So what was that "I don't wanna be rooted" all about?
Odin flash is up. Mobile Odin recommended.
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Well, I don't actually know, maybe I'm just paranoid about the flash counter and Triangle Away app
Does mobile odin bypass increasing flash counter??
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leocooper said:
Well, I don't actually know, maybe I'm just paranoid about the flash counter and Triangle Away app
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Official ROM don't trigger those 2.
Triangle away clears them, as well as a USB jig.
Mobile odin also don't trigger them.
You're good.
Happy flashing.
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gastonw said:
Official ROM don't trigger those 2.
Triangle away clears them, as well as a USB jig.
Mobile odin also don't trigger them.
You're good.
Happy flashing.
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Now that I have made a backup of everything, should I install XWLS8 with a full wipe or not? Which one do you recommend? And I have a sane chip so is it possible to brick my device that way?
Sane chip = off the hook.
Try flashing without wipping, if you get lag or issues than yeah, factory reset.
Works both ways.
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gastonw said:
Sane chip = off the hook.
Try flashing without wipping, if you get lag or issues than yeah, factory reset.
Works both ways.
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Ok, thank you for your help even though I'm a total noob! Oh, and is 12% battery enough for flashing since the phone should be charging while it is connected to the PC?
So yeah, my phone is like 2 years old and it started randomly shutting down. Before i go and buy a new battery, i thought i should put it back to complete stock (it is currentyl running siyah with some other mods and tweaks). Only way i remember to do this is by flashing a stock firmware through odin, i decided to do so but to my surprise nothing changed, i still had ALL my apps, SuperSu, extweaks and some other root/siyah-related stuff. how can i completely restore my phone back to complete stock ?
I repeat, flashing a stock firmware through odin didnt do the trick.
Thanks !
If you still have root, you can use Mobile Odin to flash a stock firmware.....it worked a charm for me
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are you sure you flashed it correctly? from what i know when using odin is like a brand new phone (I don't think I have used odin for S2 but a few days ago I used it for S1 and it wiped everything)
gigeaky said:
are you sure you flashed it correctly? from what i know when using odin is like a brand new phone (I don't think I have used odin for S2 but a few days ago I used it for S1 and it wiped everything)
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ohh i see, it actually returned to stock but all my apps are there, even supersu and extweaks (eventho when i open supersu it cannot find root access)... i even erased all my internal memory but my apps still show and work, i dont even have an external sd card, where the heck are they stored ? any idea ? thanks
Poroto said:
ohh i see, it actually returned to stock but all my apps are there, even supersu and extweaks (eventho when i open supersu it cannot find root access)... i even erased all my internal memory but my apps still show and work, i dont even have an external sd card, where the heck are they stored ? any idea ? thanks
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I think they were restored after u set up your google acount. If u had them backed on your acount automatcly install them after a google acount is inserted
Enter stock recovery and wipe data. Just make sure its safe for your rom to do so.
And at promp do not restore apps
Take care
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They were there because /data was untouched. Google can't do that.
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Poroto said:
So yeah, my phone is like 2 years old and it started randomly shutting down. Before i go and buy a new battery, i thought i should put it back to complete stock (it is currentyl running siyah with some other mods and tweaks). Only way i remember to do this is by flashing a stock firmware through odin, i decided to do so but to my surprise nothing changed, i still had ALL my apps, SuperSu, extweaks and some other root/siyah-related stuff. how can i completely restore my phone back to complete stock ?
I repeat, flashing a stock firmware through odin didnt do the trick.
Thanks !
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Go to recovery mode and do wipe data /factory reset and then install the stock rom via recovery mode and then use odin to flash your stock kernel or you can use recovery mode once again to flash the kernel too.
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Afaik....you can't install a stock firmware via recovery as it's in .tar format
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How about those update .zips ROMs?
Maybe I'm tripping keith, I'm in a hospital all droggy and s#!t.
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I was having the same prob or wors i lost my imei number basband ..!
i used this a pack (CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5) and i restored the original stock rom using oding with( re-partition cheked - pit file-pda-phone-csc all in KI3 folder then i flashed KK5 then finely the last jb 4.1.2 XWLSD and yea everything works fine now
my first experience with flahing hop this helps
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How about those update .zips ROMs?
Maybe I'm tripping keith, I'm in a hospital all droggy and s#!t.
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Cmiiw.....but aren't those update zips there to update an out of date totally unmodded stock firmware.....OP says he's running Siyah.....
Not sure if it'd work in his case
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I think they're meant to fool stock recovery into flashing a ROM (Because it thinks it's an update, you just have to rename it).
Check TiBu, you got an option to back your stuff into an "update.zip"
MO also allows you to flash one of those.
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