Hi guys I am coming from HTC desire and installing rom etc was easy. I never bricked my phone after reading threads number of times before flashing roms.
My New Toy will arrive tomorrow and i will root the mobile but i have read so many threads regarding IMEI number gets changed while flashing? does this happen when wrong firmware is flashed? or is there another reason for that?
I will try to make EFS folder backup that will help me if flashing goes wrong. I have already bought USB Jig for this purpose. I hope this is easy also.
My GS2 will be branded to Orange UK Network. I hope its easier to backup stoke Rom Etc. I will ask more question if i am unsure what i am doing.
ronaldo9_r9 said:
Hi guys I am coming from HTC desire and installing rom etc was easy. I never bricked my phone after reading threads number of times before flashing roms.
My New Toy will arrive tomorrow and i will root the mobile but i have read so many threads regarding IMEI number gets changed while flashing? does this happen when wrong firmware is flashed? or is there another reason for that?
No it just seems to happen .
I will try to make EFS folder backup that will help me if flashing goes wrong. I have already bought USB Jig for this purpose. I hope this is easy also.
USB jig has nothing to do with EFS folder only to reset custom rom counter and boot some firmwares to download mode .
jje
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Settings about phone look for kernel ie mine was ki4 find the right cf kernel to flash that will give u cwm. Reboot to cwm make a nand back up keep it safe. Grab urself nitrality from the market if u paranoid about efs and back it up and keep it safe u cant go wrong then
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Thanks guys for quick reply. I bought usb jig for worst cases like phone bricks. I will do as suggested by you guys.
Another thing is Orange have sent my nephew, cousin and my sister gs2. They all have different kernels. Another difference was one is gt-19100 and other was 19100p. I was searching for firmware for 19100p couldn't find any.
I hope they send me gt-19100. I will post tomorrow what's the kernel etc.
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Yeah make sure you know which version you have seen a few people flash I9100 roms onto I9100G and boom dead
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E_Goldstein said:
Yeah make sure you know which version you have seen a few people flash I9100 roms onto I9100G and boom dead
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Okay My Phone Model number is : GT-I9100P
Android V:2.3.4
Baseband:I9100PBVKI2
KernelBVKI3
Build:BVKI3
Other info
PDA:I9100PBVKI3
Phone:I9100PBVKI2
CSC:I9100PORAKI3
How to unbrand this to Samsung official Firmware. I can use this method to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653 but i need to back up stock rom. but rooting with this method does not give you CWM. I have checked CF and CWM root method but they dont have my kernel.
I want to backup my stock rom and flash Official firmware and also EFS folder i cannot install ktool until i root the phone. Let say i installed Offical Firmware will that change GT-I9100P to GT-I9100 So what do you guys suggest.
AS far as i can see so far no firmware for P model
I would be searching the forum for other P users and would want to know for certain that its interchangeable firmware with i9100 before doing anything .
P is the NFC chip phone i believe .
jje
JJEgan said:
AS far as i can see so far no firmware for P model
I would be searching the forum for other P users and would want to know for certain that its interchangeable firmware with i9100 before doing anything .
P is the NFC chip phone i believe .
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Yeah it looks like NFC chip. I have searched XDA but majority of people only want to root not install Samsung Official firmware. I can root but it will not give CWM. I hope there is a way to install CWM so i can backup rom. Ktool doesnot work with I9100p. I hope someone has solution to this.
ronaldo9_r9 said:
Yeah it looks like NFC chip. I have searched XDA but majority of people only want to root not install Samsung Official firmware. I can root but it will not give CWM. I hope there is a way to install CWM so i can backup rom. Ktool doesnot work with I9100p. I hope someone has solution to this.
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Should be in time .
Might be worth asking in Chainfires CWM and Root Thread and likewise in Intratechs stock rom thread .
jje
I have managed to Root my phone with CF which has CWM recovery. I have backed up my stock rom but still have insecure kernal i could not find original kernal for BVKI3. Where can i find this? and How to edit edit your ro.product.model=GT-I9100P to I9100?
Thanks
ronaldo9_r9 said:
I have managed to Root my phone with CF which has CWM recovery. I have backed up my stock rom but still have insecure kernal i could not find original kernal for BVKI3. Where can i find this? and How to edit edit your ro.product.model=GT-I9100P to I9100?
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Root explorer will edit ot i think
cant u use nitrality to back up efs (free in the market)
Thanks I edited Build.prop to change i9100p to i9100 and it worked. I have funny thing displaying on my phone info. I have model number showing as I9100.kernel as XXKI3.Build Number as BVKI3. Can i install official firmware of sumsung now?
Because build.prop edits that info. I really wanna tell you ya can go ahead and flash but.... Its a diff model because you have nfc so i cant tell you to flash im affraid i dont wanna be the reason your phone bricks if i told you to do sonething wrong mine is just i9100 so, glad i helped you with the other bits but i cant help much more
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Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel? How does this KIES thing work? I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update?
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
4) if I flash the latest 2.3.5 will I loose the functionality to remove "yellow" triangle? Do I have to backup the bootloader or update the bootloader? Any clear info on this?
Thanks for all your help and responses, it would be appreciated.
- Neo
Neo said:
Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel? How does this KIES thing work? I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update?
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
Thanks for all your help and responses, it would be appreciated.
- Neo
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hey buddy if you want to flash an official rom i would say do it through odin. go into the development forum original that is and find the stock rom thats in your region and follow the instructions through that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Thanks for your answer but I would really appreciate if someone answers my questions in the order i've posted since it would be easier to understand for me as well as everyone.
Thanks for your time tho!
Neo said:
Thanks for your answer but I would really appreciate if someone answers my questions in the order i've posted since it would be easier to understand for me as well as everyone.
Thanks for your time tho!
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My apologies buddy. If i knew the answers to your other two questions i would of answered in the order you wanted. apologies and i hope you get the info you want...
I dont have all the answers but ill tell you what i know
#1-Yes its a good idea to back-up your efs file.Not hard to do really.
The easiest ways would be:Full nandroid back-up,CWM(although conflicting reports of efs back-up in folders),copying efs folder to /data in phone and not internal-sd with root explorer(apparently internal sd looses permissions when copying).There is Hellcats KTool and apps like Nutrilaty also.Those to me being the easiest
#2-Kies needs to be installed to flash via odin as installing kies installs the drivers.Kies wont bring back a stock firmware,only Odin can do that and kies wont recognize your phone with a none official firmware.It can be used with an official firmware and a root kernel without problems though.If you have an official firmware in your phone and you plug it in to kies and there is a 2.3.5 update it will automatically advise you.
#3-that one i dont know.Sorry
#4-If you flash to 2.3.5 officialy or from another site you will be stuck with the yellow triangle as far as i am aware as it contains the new bootloader and can not be re-set with the jig.You can flash it here on XDA from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
which contains the old bootloader.Its 2.3.5 XXK13 and lets you re-set the counter and get rid of the triangle.
Neo said:
Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
No only back it up.
I use
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nitrality/com.nfye.insanity.toolbox
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel?
Stock rom Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
How does this KIES thing work?
Its the official Samsung update path you install it first .
I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update? NO
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
r search its been answered at the very start of this forum .
4) if I flash the latest 2.3.5 will I loose the functionality to remove "yellow" triangle?
NO but you cannot reset custom rom counter .
Two suggestions one you start reading the FAQS and GUIDES and two you may get relevant Indian information from the Indian thread .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2. I will follow the s2 one click root to root my phone. I need to know if I need the same kernal as my device? My original kernal is JPKG5. do I need jpkg5 insecure kernal and then a jpkg5 secure kernal to root my phone? Or can I change my kernal to some other kernal of my choice?
my galaxy s2 gets pretty hot if I play intense games like asphalt or star legends, it even gets hot if I use mobile internet like EDGE (i guess its 2g internet nott sure) and browse the internet. The battery life sucks. I keep wifi, gps off and it last like 7 hours if I use mobile internet. Heard a different kernal might help.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
rez1 said:
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
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Welcome to Android I am not sure about the kernel. The purpose of TB is that you can backup all your apps and data and if you flash a new custom rom you can use TB to restore all the apps and data. Its a very powerful application. You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
haghdk said:
You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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rembrandtlnx said:
If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
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sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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rez1 said:
im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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If you flash one of those ROMs you will flash from cyanogen to your original. The custom counter counts how many times you flash a custom rom / kernel - it can be a problem if you have to send your phone in for repair. Read more about it.
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rez1 said:
sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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rembrandtlnx said:
cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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Thanks for clearing this up! Wasn't sure about how it worked exactly! I am now
rembrandtlnx said:
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
rez1 said:
my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
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find a kernel that is in your region and then follow the procedure that is on Chainfire's thread....it has all the regions in his first post in his thread and explains everything you need to know buddy......
use this link for all the info you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
THANKS
Thanks everyone, i did it. My phone is rooted now. I used JP_XSG_KG5, since it seemed like the closest to my kernel. Its working fine so far. Thanks again
Hi All!!
(I am Sorry if there has been a thread like this before ,i am new to Android just need to ask some questions for my Galaxy S2 which i recently bought)
Phone Details
Samsung Galaxy S2(Hong Kong)
Android 2.3.5
Baseband I9100XXKI3
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKI3
Build GINGERBREAD.ZSKI3
Question 1
My phone is in Warranty i have been iOS user and like Jailbreak i want to enjoy Andriod by rooting my phone
But i want to backup the stock firmware completly before all this process so if i wanted to reverse process ,or get my phone back to its old state like it came(ZSKI3 SAME KERNEL AND EVERY THING REST)
please suggest me any backup tool like that
Question 2
i want to root my phone in stock firmware,i like touchwiz and every thing that came stock but having root access so i can get any thing i want so please suggest me the best firmware for S2
I will be really thankfull for you responce,and please if i made some mistakes above i am sorry again i am new here
1-root with cf-root for you firmware using Odin.
2-boot into recovery and do a cwm backup or use the cwm app that installs with cf root to do the same.
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
4-if you use a custom rom restore backup then do the above step.
You can find plenty of how-to's on any if the above points on this forum or by Googling it.
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And or look for your stock/branded rom download in the development section .
jje
sxi200 said:
1-root with cf-root for you firmware using Odin.
2-boot into recovery and do a cwm backup or use the cwm app that installs with cf root to do the same.
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
4-if you use a custom rom restore backup then do the above step.
You can find plenty of how-to's on any if the above points on this forum or by Googling it.
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Thanks Mate
JJEgan said:
And or look for your stock/branded rom download in the development section .
jje
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Thanks Mate
I dont understand Step 3
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
crossmedia said:
I dont understand Step 3
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
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Ok. To flash the original kernal you will need to get it from the intratech thread. He had them all I think. This will remove the custom kernal and, assuming you are still on stock firmware everything is stock again.
As for the jig, when you flash a non stock kernal, there is a counter which shows when you go into download mode. Samsung put this in to see if you had flashed anything if you return it for warranty. The jig plugs into the phones USB/charging port and clears it so Samsung knows ****. I bought one off eBay for $2 delivered.
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Oh i Got it,the phone seller has send me that little micro-usb device with it Thanks
what about HTC?
Whoull this work on a HTC Desire Z (G2) as well?
Why are you asking in an SGS2 forum ? You need to ask here.
darthchile said:
Whoull this work on a HTC Desire Z (G2) as well?
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Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
flash stock rom usin odin simple
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
*#1234# - Check your Firmware version before u do Rooting and make a note some where
You can use those information to download your STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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Since you are rooted, use any file explorer with root access and delete the cwm manager.apk.
Second option is use root un-installer and uninstall the cwm manager
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galaxys2jax said:
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
use *#1234# to check some useful information before u do Rooting.
Also u can download STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
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What does this have to do, with what op wants?
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rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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Simple yes, but you want him to flash whole ROM instead of removing one file.
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boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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in some Firmwares CWM is included in system applications, so cant simply uninstall it, you can use Titanium backup application to uninstall system apps,
But before uninstalling better you learn more about Rooting and the functions of this app and other root apps. This is a very usefull app in the rooted and Clockwork mod installed devices, for rebooting into recovery easily, kernel flashing, backing up of the Rom ect..
you can have informations from below sticky thread as well as from my signature links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
Thanks guys for your prompt responses. I will try and flash the stock rom and let you know if it work. Thanks again
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
skimminstones said:
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
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I just didn't want another system application that I had no clue about. Anyways - I flashed stock and it worked. Thanks everyone for the help!
Titanium backup and freeze it. The. You still have it if you need it later
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I am using XOLO Q800 (Stock ROM), what should i do to remove CWM
rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
Do you have a 3rd stupid question to ask?
anoop1678 said:
I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
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Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
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It would be very helpful if you can provide a link for reference
andrewwright said:
Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
sent from my I9100 Alliance v8
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Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
anoop1678 said:
Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
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First ur trying to post ur issue on the wrong section ma8
as this section is meant for Galaxy S2 I9100 and its variants M/P/T not for ur XOLO q800
try this link below for all ur query about XOLO q800
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226308
also head over to the link below for ur XOLO q800 devlopment
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239793
Ok guys here's the deal, last year I rooted my friend's s3 (international, india, i9300) because there was no available update to android, so I flashed purelook HD 8.0 (android version 4.1.2), now he is saying that his phone has become very slow so he wants to go back to stock
so I downloaded "INU-I9300XWUGML4-20140107141249.zip" but after downloading this I saw that it is for android 4.3 (new official update).
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
If it's a full, multi part stock rom then it wouldn't be a zip. Odin can't flash zips.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, sticky threads, before you do anything else.
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boomboomer said:
If it's a full, multi part stock rom then it wouldn't be a zip. Odin can't flash zips.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, sticky threads, before you do anything else.
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yeah I know odin doesn't flash zip's, I quoted the file name just for reference as there were two firmwares updates available for india, one INS another INU on doing some searches I came to know that they are locked and unlocked updates, kinda same, you can download any one.
is there any number I should match before downloading...we do not have contract phones in india, just retail so I was confused therefore I downloaded the unlocked one
back to the point, I know that I have to extract it first, there is a file inside it, named "I9300XWUGML4_I9300ODDGML4_I9300DDUGMK1_HOME.tar.md5"
so maybe now you can help me out, whether should I flash it or download an earlier version and flash it prior to flashing this one...
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
Its your choice but as said read and understand the basics first .
JJEgan said:
So my question is should I directly flash this in ODIN (android 4.3) or I should download older official update before flashing new update?
Its your choice but as said read and understand the basics first .
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Well I know how to flash roms/firmwares via ODIN, I know I have to check my counter too if it is not zero than I will have to reset it
so is there anything else?
I'm just asking this because I don't know much about s3 but I had note and I remember it had some issues regarding upgrading to a ice-cream sandwich version, something related to 'safe kernel' many other things...
and even I tried searching for basics, I didn't find anything else other than this and if there is something I am still missing then please kindly link me to it or just answer the question, IS IT SAFE or not?
basics
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
GravityDead said:
Well I know how to flash roms/firmwares via ODIN, I know I have to check my counter too if it is not zero than I will have to reset it
so is there anything else?
I'm just asking this because I don't know much about s3 but I had note and I remember it had some issues regarding upgrading to a ice-cream sandwich version, something related to 'safe kernel' many other things...
and even I tried searching for basics, I didn't find anything else other than this and if there is something I am still missing then please kindly link me to it or just answer the question, IS IT SAFE or not?
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
dudes dudes dudes I repeat once more, I know how to flash and what to flash,eg
first of all - reset the counter, app triangle away
then - install stock recovery, already downloaded
finally - flash stock rom, already downloaded
I know about the modem, efs back up and everything, all I am asking is, is it safe to directly upgrade from a third party 4.1.2 rom to stock 4.3 rom, I hope you understand my question this time... :angel:
We have always understood the question jude .
You fail to understand the answer nothing is 100% safe its your choice .
JJEgan said:
We have always understood the question jude .
You fail to understand the answer nothing is 100% safe its your choice .
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oh finally hehe
thanks man, I'll go forward with it then as soon as my friends gets a day off, may be this sunday
GravityDead said:
oh finally hehe
thanks man, I'll go forward with it then as soon as my friends gets a day off, may be this sunday
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I just flashed 4.3 Indian firmware on my rooted 4.1.2 phone with "mobile odin pro v4" and enabled everroot.
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