I have a i9100. Is there a Odin flashable of CWM by itself? I want to have a standard version of CWM to always be able to flash back to.
hodiedodie said:
I have a i9100. Is there a Odin flashable of CWM by itself? I want to have a standard version of CWM to always be able to flash back to.
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its called cf root, you can download it from chainfire's thread in our original development section. Find the matching cf root of your rom version and flash it via odin
bala_gamer said:
its called cf root, you can download it from chainfire's thread in our original development section. Find the matching cf root of your rom version and flash it via odin
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Thanks. But I was actually meaning just the recovery without the changes to the actual ROM. I have settled for using Odin to flash the Siyah Kernel to get that custom recovery without making detrimental changes to the ROM.
hodiedodie said:
Thanks. But I was actually meaning just the recovery without the changes to the actual ROM. I have settled for using Odin to flash the Siyah Kernel to get that custom recovery without making detrimental changes to the ROM.
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SGS2 doesn't have a separate recovery partition so it's not possible to install CWM without changing kernels, CF Root is the stock kernel with su and busybox installed, that's the closest you can get to no changes.
ok you have to do all this for that....
1: flash ROM you want
2: root using clockwork mod
3: flash back your ROM's stock kernel
4: install mobile Odin
5: flash the attached kernel [zimage] using mobile Odin [extract the zimage file from tar]
now you have a working stock ROM with clockwork mod
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Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
Jamie1029 said:
Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
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save the rom of your choosing on your phones usb storage...there you can flash it easily...so download rom and you will find it if you go in my files then search the folder download and it should be there ready for you in a zip file..
just follow the instructions at the main page of the rom thread that you want to flash and you should be fine..
first though if you are not already make sure you flash a cf root kernel so you get rooted and then go ahead and flash a rom....once you have cf on then you should have cwm were you can flash your rom through there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
follow the guide in that link (im sure you have done but its late here so sorry) and then will see you have cwm and then flash your rom of your choosing
I'm rooted but I rooted the old way --> flashed an insecure kernel, downloaded this program called S2 root and rooted via USB, then flashed the original kernel back. It appears that by doing it this way, I don't have clockworkmod recovery..
Should I always flash using the way you said?
Ok.. so let me go through the process..
1) Get a CF root Kernel which will allow me to have cwm. Question: Does the kernel version always have to match the 'ROM' version? When I updated to KJ2 I see that under phone info the 'Baseband Version' reads I9100XXKI4. Does baseband mean ROM, i.e. I have KI4 ROM but KJ2 kernel?
2) Flash following instructions from the modified ROM. I can simply store the rom on my phones memory and flash from there. Do I have to do anything after this? e.g. wouldnt I have to flash another kernel from that modified ROM, and in doing so would I lose my root and cwm? How important it for ROMS to match kernels?
Also, when I install the CF root kernel I get the yellow triangle on boot right.. I read the method on your link to remove it but it seems complicated. What is he actually doing to remove the triangle? Is he flashing back the original kernel?
The method he mentioned is the easiest way to flash a custom kernel, without having the yellow triangle.
The kernel doesn't have to match the ROM version. A custom kernel, e.g. like hardcore's speedmod (can be found in the original android section) installs root and CWM automatically.
Flash the custom kernel with Odin. The yellow triangle should appear after that. But CWM should be available and you're rooted now.
Reflash the original Kernel with CWM to remove the yellow triangle.
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Jamie1029 said:
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Any stock kernel is flashed through ODIN after rooting to get rid of yellow triangle. Afterwards, to flash any kernel of your choice, use DarkyROM tool.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ficeto.darkyrom&hl=en
Just copy the kernel tar file in to your usb storage and you can flash the kernel within phone using darkyrom tool (no need of pc). Also this method won't give you back the yellow triangle again.
And to be safe, it's a wise idea to buy an USB jig to reset your binary counter.
Thanks for your help Droid. Interesting I noticed that I did not get the yellow triangle after flashing siyah kernel over cwm. Original kernel before that was the stock one modified as per crikelos instructions to get the speedmod.. is that normal?
Ohh I don't get the binary counter thing. Why do I need to reset it? And how and why can a USB jig do this? A link would help. Thanks!
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So let me see if i understand this correctly. From what i have read, it looks like i cant install CWM recovery without installing a custom Kernel? So me backing up my stock set up is pretty much out of the question? So everytime i wish to install a different custom rom i am essentailly reinstalling CWM recovery as well?
How can i backup my stock set up and restore it if i screw something up, or install a rom that i am not happy with? I am coming rom an epic 4g on sprint and it was different with that galaxy phone.
Flash a CF Root kernel that matches your firmware, create your near stock b/u. This will be your point to fall back on. 99.99% of ROMs you flash will include a kernel, that also has CWM, it may be a different version but they all work the same, for the most part. The majority of kernels include CWMr 5 or higher.
You'll always have the option of restoring your "stock" b/u so long as you don't delete it. Titanium b/u is the ticket to back up all your apps and their data rather than having to extract those apps/data from a CWM b/u.
You only have to root once. The easiest way to unroot is to flash a stock firmware. Flashing a stock kernel back on after you've rooted will replace CWM recovery with stock recovery, but you'll remain rooted. Probably doesn't address all your questions, but you've got a start.
mudferret said:
Flash a CF Root kernel that matches your firmware, create your near stock b/u. This will be your point to fall back on. 99.99% of ROMs you flash will include a kernel, that also has CWM, it may be a different version but they all work the same, for the most part. The majority of kernels include CWMr 5 or higher.
You'll always have the option of restoring your "stock" b/u so long as you don't delete it. Titanium b/u is the ticket to back up all your apps and their data rather than having to extract those apps/data from a CWM b/u.
You only have to root once. The easiest way to unroot is to flash a stock firmware. Flashing a stock kernel back on after you've rooted will replace CWM recovery with stock recovery, but you'll remain rooted. Probably doesn't address all your questions, but you've got a start.
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forgot to mention that i am rooted now. using oneclickroot.
Just flash a custom kernel with CWM recovery installed inside.
Such as:
- Siyah
- Phoenix
- Ninphetamine
etc...
DO NOT FLASH STOCK KERNEL AS IT WILL DELETE CWM RECOVERY. ROM MANAGER DOES NOT INSTALL RECOVERY ON YOUR PHONE.
nicholaschum said:
Just flash a custom kernel with CWM recovery installed inside.
Such as:
- Siyah
- Phoenix
- Ninphetamine
etc...
DO NOT FLASH STOCK KERNEL AS IT WILL DELETE CWM RECOVERY. ROM MANAGER DOES NOT INSTALL RECOVERY ON YOUR PHONE.
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is it as simple as using Odin, clicking PDA and flashing the downloaded kernel? and there should be no side effects from using a custom kernel such as Siyah?
Getting back to 100% stock is easy, odin flash a rom.
CF root *is* the stock kernel, just with some bits added (CWM recovery and root).
CF root with your stock rom is defo the safest bet.
jerseykat1 said:
is it as simple as using Odin, clicking PDA and flashing the downloaded kernel? and there should be no side effects from using a custom kernel such as Siyah?
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Yes if you get the kernel in odin tar file, otherwise flash CF root and use CWM recovery to flash the zips.
Hi, I am getting a new phone tomorrow. So, I'm thinking of put custom kernel on it. I did some research on it and the following is the step I plan to do.
1. Root using odin (Entropy's)
2. Install CWM through mobile odin
3. Flash kernel on CWM.
My question is why step 1 and step 2 are separate? I had AT&T captivate. They have combined odin version. Is it because flash counter? Or is there better way? Thanks
Root, install kernel.. boot to cwm. Bam. Done.
Kernel has cwm in it I believe.
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herofmm said:
Hi, I am getting a new phone tomorrow. So, I'm thinking of put custom kernel on it. I did some research on it and the following is the step I plan to do.
1. Root using odin (Entropy's)
2. Install CWM through mobile odin
3. Flash kernel on CWM.
My question is why step 1 and step 2 are separate? I had AT&T captivate. They have combined odin version. Is it because flash counter? Or is there better way? Thanks
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Because Entropy's stock plus root odin tar package contains a fully stock kernel. However, you don't have the steps exactly right. Steps 2 and 3 are only one step, because you must install a custom kernel to get ClockworkMod Recovery.
You do step 1 to obtain root, but the kernel remains essentially the same. Then you do step 2 to get the custom kernel containing CWM recovery. Now step 3 is unnecessary. But at this point, you may wish to flash a custom ROM using CWM Recovery.
but we can also flash the first package with mobile odin why to use PC odin
If you do Entropy flash setup you will not incur the flash counter. Be sure to save a stock image on internal sd....in case you need to return to stock.
Got Linux? I put it in your ride.
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Because Entropy's stock plus root odin tar package contains a fully stock kernel. However, you don't have the steps exactly right. Steps 2 and 3 are only one step, because you must install a custom kernel to get ClockworkMod Recovery.
You do step 1 to obtain root, but the kernel remains essentially the same. Then you do step 2 to get the custom kernel containing CWM recovery. Now step 3 is unnecessary. But at this point, you may wish to flash a custom ROM using CWM Recovery.
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I just rooted using your Odin 1-click method. Was a total breeze once I got it installed. I have root now (thanks!) but was wondering why I shouldn't just flash the kernel though ROM Manager.
I could flash Entropy's DD kernel w/ CWM through Heimdall (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460&highlight=root) but I just spent a frustrating night watching Heimdall fail over and over again when trying to root (failed at factoryfs at exactly the same place over and over, using three different files). So, I'm a little over Heimdall at the moment.
Thanks for all your excellent work on these forums.
dhlalit11 said:
but we can also flash the first package with mobile odin why to use PC odin
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No, you can't flash the first package using Mobile Odin because you don't have root yet. Mobile Odin requires root.
So it's:
Flash a rooted system image to get root using PC Odin. (bootloader only signature-checks the kernel, not /system)
Flash a custom kernel using Mobile Odin or dd to get CWM (bootloader only checks kernels flashed in download mode during the flash process, on-device flashing methods don't trigger any of the alarms.)
dhlalit11 said:
but we can also flash the first package with mobile odin why to use PC odin
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He doesn't have root. How is he supposed to use Mobile Odin without root?
creaky said:
I have root now (thanks!) but was wondering why I shouldn't just flash the kernel though ROM Manager.
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ROM Manager just doesn't play well with our phones.
I am about to install the international S2 JB ROM, and want root. The solution I have seen so far is the Siyah Kernel (6.0b4/5).
My question is this: If that kernal installs root, will I lose root if I change back to the official kernel that is inside the Firmware download (zImage)? What I might need is the CF-Root kernel, but I can't find it for JB (yet). Is it just a case of waiting for this?
I'm not familiar with ADB but am willing to teach myself, if this would help once I change to the siyah kernel (have looked at the quick root guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) but all the downloads are flagged by both Chrome and Avira if I do decide to continue past the chrome warning)
joshjoshajosh said:
I am about to install the international S2 JB ROM, and want root. The solution I have seen so far is the Siyah Kernel (6.0b4/5).
My question is this: If that kernal installs root, will I lose root if I change back to the official kernel that is inside the Firmware download (zImage)? What I might need is the CF-Root kernel, but I can't find it for JB (yet). Is it just a case of waiting for this?
I'm not familiar with ADB but am willing to teach myself, if this would help once I change to the siyah kernel (have looked at the quick root guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) but all the downloads are flagged by both Chrome and Avira if I do decide to continue past the chrome warning)
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after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
Sun90 said:
after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
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Thank you very much for your quick reply. I see now, the recovery seems to be part of/linked to the kernel. But I should still have superuser for use of titanium backup?
The only question I asked is: Do I keep root/busybox/cwm recovery
Lol of course you'll lose root and cwm, common sense. You will be flashing a new ROM package, new everything.
The only way to keep root (doesnt actually keeps, roots while flashing) is mobile odin.
I've found the answer, I do keep root, you were wrong.
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Sun90 said:
after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
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Thank you very much, by "limited functionality" I assume you mean that there will be no cwm recovery, still that's good enough for me Thanks again
Hi ,
I am currently having 4.1.2 official on my SGH-I777, recently rooted it and have mobile odin lite installed.
Need CWM recovery installed so that i can flash SuperNexus2 rom. So i have downloaded recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-i777.zip file from clockworkmod dot com website . Can i flash it directly from the stock recovery which i have now? or any other safe method you can suggest.
In some thread, there was a mention to flash boot.sys file from other kernel using Mobile odin which will get cwm installed.
If this is the way to go, please suggest a safe Kernal. I am just looking to get a stable daily driver for now, as i dont have an alternate phone.
Thanks in advance
the stock recovery isn't good for much, so no, it won't allow you to directly flash the cwm recovery.
Once you're rooted and have mobile odin (&the odin i777 kernel) installed, you're halfway there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452388
Happy flashing.
cyril279 said:
the stock recovery isn't good for much, so no, it won't allow you to directly flash the cwm recovery.
Once you're rooted and have mobile odin (&the odin i777 kernel) installed, you're halfway there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452388
Happy flashing.
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If i flash boot.img extracted from AJK, will i be able to boot into the stock 4.1.2 which i already have, or should i directly start proceeding with CWM and the new ROM, just want to make sure before i start.
...side note warning... Do not use Rom Manager with the i777. If ya do u could possibly brick ur phone. There is a Stickied thread in this forum warning of this.
....no back to the regularly scheduled topic.
skarthik21 said:
If i flash boot.img extracted from AJK, will i be able to boot into the stock 4.1.2 which i already have, or should i directly start proceeding with CWM and the new ROM, just want to make sure before i start.
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I think the nomswap version will allow you to boot to stock 4.1.2, but I can't promise that, I've never tried it. You should prepare as though you won't be able to return once you hit [flash firmware] from Mobile Odin. It's all covered in the guide.
skarthik21 said:
If i flash boot.img extracted from AJK, will i be able to boot into the stock 4.1.2 which i already have, or should i directly start proceeding with CWM and the new ROM, just want to make sure before i start.
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Yes, if you use AJK v4.8 NoSwap you will be able to boot into your 4.1.2 system.
Also, if you are new to the I777, you should know that the recovery, including CWM recovery, is a part of the kernel, and not in a separate partition, so it can not be flashed separately from the kernel.
creepyncrawly said:
Yes, if you use AJK v4.8 NoSwap you will be able to boot into your 4.1.2 system.
Also, if you are new to the I777, you should know that the recovery, including CWM recovery, is a part of the kernel, and not in a separate partition, so it can not be flashed separately from the kernel.
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Thanks, guys i was able to flash noswap and was able to boot up into existing 4.1.2