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Question as thread title.
I am a noob to all this rooting flashing, rom, odin stuff.
I've read about it as much as possible,
But when i actually head to the dev section, all i see is 2.3.4 or 2.3.5
But im living in singapore, and so far, i'm only living with 2.3.3
So the question is, if for example i see, Litening Rom 6.1,
and i see 2.3.4, does that mean i cant 'Flash' it into my phone?
Do i need 2.3.4 before flashing it?
Help is greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance
Nope, you can flash any Rom you like.
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so when it says 2.3.4 , if i flash it, I'll get the features of 2.3.4?
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shawnaye said:
so when it says 2.3.4 , if i flash it, I'll get the features of 2.3.4?
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yes that is correct
the other thing I see is that the roms are based on XXKH3 etc etc, but I'm on something like DXKI2, what do I have to do?
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it would be really awesome if someone could provide me with a link to a step by step guide to installing a custom ROM to S2!
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shawnaye said:
it would be really awesome if someone could provide me with a link to a step by step guide to installing a custom ROM to S2!
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Their is no link you could start with a bit of reading FAQs etc .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
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
Cognition or Villian rom probably the easiest .
jje
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
Follow Chainfire's instructions exactly and you'll be fine. Any further questions, best to direct them to his forum.
After the matching CF-root kernel is flashed, you will have superuser and his custom recovery installed, then can then flash any custom rom placed on your sdcard via cwm recovery
Edit: also good links to info beaten to out by JJ,..... Again
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shawnaye said:
it would be really awesome if someone could provide me with a link to a step by step guide to installing a custom ROM to S2!
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you will find the guide on how to install a rom, in the thread of the rom you want to flash.
at the beginning of the original development right at the top there are guides on how to root and how to flash..
if you want any help just give me a message and what i know i will advice you
use this link first though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
EDIT: looks like JJE beat me to it
Hey guys, thanks for all the info. So basically what i gotta do first is to use CF-root to first root my phone?
Then i use cwm to do a backup, followed by flashing any rom with odin?
Yes but its follow the instructions for the relevant rom not flash any rom through Odin . Most custom roms are CWM flashes .
jje
CF-rooting my phone, right now my kernel version says : DXKI2
so if i download the file CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip
would this be correct?
and i see that this file is CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
meaning is has superuser , but what does insecure mean?
should i download a secure one?
sorry for being a lil' troublesome..
Make sure you backup your efs folder
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Hi everyone I am new to this all just wanting to know can you run a custom kernel on a stock tomorrow.
If so what are the advantages etc also which would you recommend .
I have rooted phone and installed recovery I am currently running stock ics 4.03.
Any help would be great thanks
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jharn06 said:
Hi everyone I am new to this all just wanting to know can you run a custom kernel on a stock tomorrow.
If so what are the advantages etc also which would you recommend .
I have rooted phone and installed recovery I am currently running stock ics 4.03.
Any help would be great thanks
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u can if the kernel is compatible enough with ur stock ICS 4.0.3
How can I tell mate any suggestions
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Sun90 said:
u can if the kernel is compatible enough with ur stock ICS 4.0.3
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How can I tell mate any suggestions
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Read the first page of the thread for the kernel you want to try. That will tell you which roms it's compatible with.
No suggestions. Reasons being you use your phone differently to everyone else, have it set up differently & no two phones come out of the factory the same. So you won't have exactly the same experience as me with a given rom or kernel. Also, many people who are users of a particular rom or kernel end up being total fanboys, rendering their opinion on same biased/meaningless.
So...Try out a bunch of roms/kernels until you find one you like. With CWM, it's so easy to backup/restore & flash roms/kernels there's no excuse for you not trying a bunch out for yourself.
Thanks man
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I have upgraded my SGS2 to I9100XXLQ6 . Request you to please let me know how can i root it.
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
What I'd recommend is to install latest siyah kernel since you're on a ROM with the "dangerous" kernel. You'll be rooted with siyah, and learn a lot about tweaking the kernel to optimize almost everything including battery life and performance.
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Can you please provide the link to download Siyah ROM, and also how to root it.
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Can you please provide the link to download Siyah ROM, and also how to root it.
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http://gokhanmoral.com/ download the Odin flashable latest kernel for S2, boot your phone into download mode, and flash the downloaded kernel. You'll be rooted automatically.
Edit: Do you know how to use Odin and flash using it? Just assuming you're a newbie at this because of your post count, but I may be wrong
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I have upgraded my SGS2 to I9100XXLQ6 . Request you to please let me know how can i root it.
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Please use the search button you will get the ans 'how to root'
Please use the search feature in site (or google). Also if people helped you by providing hints or things to try 1) hit their thank button and 2) don't be lazy and ask for links... search for it please. Thread locked
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
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JakeLee28 said:
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped
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ICS.
hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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This is the easy, wrong way. Search for yourself, all the info is allready out here on xda.
Edit: you should know this as you're here on xda for a long time.
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--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---
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hXc71 said:
ICS.
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
Ok.
Thx
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
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You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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TheATHEiST said:
Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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xDa_nightfury said:
You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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Dnt be in hurry... I learnt like do one step read forums... Read more...
Just get rooted follow my steps.... I will tell u
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I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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But still you could've searched first instead of opening a new thread... Especially because you know the rules of xda since you're a somewhat experienced user.
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Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
dollyaja said:
Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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chrismast said:
As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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my signal very bad here sir when day time..not even playing youtube having bad lags
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
mahendru1992 said:
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
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Not this method. Im waiting for op /mod to give me edit rights.
In mean time go to general > sticky roll-up and read "understanding the basics" I have links in there for rooting
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Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
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Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
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Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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rootSU said:
Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
Gambit14 said:
Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
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Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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andrewwright said:
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
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How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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danierakes said:
How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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Older roms only it seems
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Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
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Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
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That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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rootSU said:
That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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Yes sir, thanks, i know that, i was just wondering about the risk of cf root
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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I cannot advise as what suits me may not suit you, however if you're interested what I use - there are links in my signature.
dollyaja said:
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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I guess the best thing is to check the main features of latest stable roms (based on stock firmware if you want all samsung features) and then try the ones you like the most..
I wanted to try android 4.3 and eliminate all the samsung (mostly useless for me) stuff, so i checked some threads in the forum and now i'm trying the supernexus 3 rom, it's pretty good, with not many customizations, but very lightweight..