I don't know what info you will need so please just ask if I'm to vague.
I upgraded to ics but couldn't find a root version that would give titanium backup root access, when I tried to flash back to a previous non ics ROM it would get stuck on boot screen, my only option was to reflash ics and restore a backup which was Android 2.3.6.
Now I have severe battery problems, my Baseband is - I9100XXLPB AND KERNEL is XWLA4 running CHECKROM6hd.
I'm stuck for what to do, any advice would be much welcomed, to be honest I'm not sure what question I should be asking.
I want to remain on CHECKROM6hd with jk deluxe settings with full root access, this is important for me, the Baseband and kernel look to be the ics versions but flashing gets me stuck on boot screen, only ics flash will work :/
any help advice would be great, thanks guys...
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A huge number of things factor to battery.
LA4 is the kernel for GB. No ICS kernel would work on GB, it would probably prevent the phone from booting up if you did flash a ICS kernel on a GB rom.
It would probably be best to do a factory reset or even reflash the rom after a full wipe. (after you back up your data)
If you dont want to do any of that, just install betterbatterystats (can be found searching xda forum for free)
Install the app, and use your phone like you do and then check the app to see whats causing the drain.
what is the baseband? I don't understand what the baseband and kernel really do, how they relate, are they a mismatch?
thank you
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Rovers82517 said:
what is the baseband? I don't understand what the baseband and kernel really do, how they relate, are they a mismatch?
thank you
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Baseband is the modem, it is completely independent from the kernel and ROM, you can use ICS modems on GB and GB modems on ICS without any issue, if you are having reception or data speed issues you can change it by flashing one in CWM from the modem thread, if you aren't i'd just leave it alone.
I changed the Kernel to XXKI4,
The battery seems to be behaving as normal again
sweet
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Can I take this opportunity to ask what recommendations any of you might have for a good baseband, kernel and build number, for a jk deluxe settings ROM that is battery friendly please
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Rovers82517 said:
I changed the Kernel to XXKI4,
The battery seems to be behaving as normal again
sweet
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Nandroid backup is not backing up the Baseband, that was why you did not get back the Baseband of of your previouse ROM (Checkrom). you will be having the Baseband of the last flashed ROM...
Are you sure you have flashed the Kernel XXKI4 on the rom XWLA4 (checkrom).?
I think you mean to say is "BASEBAND" not the "KERNEL"
yes baseband lol, but it was a 'kernel' from kitchen pro I used to flash/install it....... can I blame autocorrect?
Me?
I'm English...... as in England.
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i think ki4 is a good baseband(modem,radio)and as far as kernel there r lots of good ones like siyah,neak,redpill.....first decide gb or ics...c which is best for u?cause many don like ics an reverted to gb.....but all depends on how u use....remember every phone is diff in thier own way.....
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the other day i DL and flashed CM7 trigger redux. i love everything about it except the stock kernal. when i first flashed the rom everything i flashed after that would take away my baseband and my signal completely, rendering my phone useless unless i connected to a wifi. i then managed to get a kb5 modem for cm7.1, which worked just fine. however i still cannot get a kernal on my phone. i took the cm7 kernals for 2.3.4, including platypus and the nightlys [they are all located in the bible]
im guessing since the 7.1 modem flashed just fine, i need to find a kernal for cm7.1?
are there any in circulation atm? or would the cm website be the best place for these kernals?
i apologize for the noob questions, but i am new to 2.3
go back to stock and reflash
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go back to stock and reflash
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But the kernals I am flashing are compatible with my rom right?
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Ok, so odin'd back to stock, reflashed, even tried a diff cm7 version. Still no success...wtf?
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what kernel are you flashing?
look for an updated version of the kernel.
If there is not one, don't flash the kernel.
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look for an updated version of the kernel.
If there is not one, don't flash the kernel.
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I'm on version 2.3.4 I figured I could flash a kernel updated to that version via the bible. Or is cm7.1 something completely different?
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Have you checked your imei #?Go to "about phone "setting.Sometimes it says null with a bad flash. Odin back to 2.1 eclair if so.It happened to me once ..
Dougfresh said:
Have you checked your imei #?Go to "about phone "setting.Sometimes it says null with a bad flash. Odin back to 2.1 eclair if so.It happened to me once ..
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Yeah my imei number is there. This is crazy, I've never had any problems flashing anything before. Its like my phone won't let me flash any other kernel, but the one that comes with cm7. I can flash cm7.1 modems just fine though
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Yeah my imei number is there. This is crazy, I've never had any problems flashing anything before. Its like my phone won't let me flash any other kernel, but the one that comes with cm7. I can flash cm7.1 modems just fine though
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Google "vibrant glitch" and get v11. (Make sure you get the vibrant one and not any of the other versions)
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geoffcorey said:
Google "vibrant glitch" and get v11. (Make sure you get the vibrant one and not any of the other versions)
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How the hell did you know that kernal was going to work? What makes this kernal different then the others I tried?
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How the hell did you know that kernal was going to work? What makes this kernal different then the others I tried?
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There are 3 kernels right now for the vibrant updated enough to work with the latest nightlies. But only glitch and kernel de jour have been updated, and personally glitch seems to be better (plus, I'm running glitch v11 right now and have been following that thread).
I'm pretty sure all the CM7 kernel links in the bible are too old and therefore,you lose your baseband.
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Thank you geoff!!!!
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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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This is my first post and i was wondering if people could answer some questions i have.
First off heres my phones specs
Samsung galaxy s2
Model number
GT-I9100
Android version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100XXLPQ
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505
[email protected] #3
Build number
IML74K.XXLPQ
I've rooted my phone using rachmat3 method and thats how far i've got because only just got phone as a gift and im scared to flash a new rom incase i brick my phone.
Is it safe to use the cwm.zip to flash a rom that i used from rachmat3 root method or do i need a updated version of cwm?
Can someone recommend a fully working paranoid android rom that i can use for daily use?
Which kernel would be best to use with paranoid android rom?
Should i flash a kernel before i flash a rom?
If i install paranoid android rom would i then have a permanant cwm on my device or would i still need to use my temporery cwm.zip?
What is the chances of me bricking my phone?
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Flash what ever rom u want till its for GT-I9100
No need to worry
Just read the specific rom instructions carefully
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Yes mate now u can flash any Rom ....Just read the instruction before flashing
I would advise you to flash a safe kernel first before doing any wipe and flashing any roms. Siyah is a safe bet.
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1. Download ROM Manager and you'll be able to flash any ROMs you wish using that.
2. All the PA versions are working fine, so just browse through and choose for yourself.
3. Asking questions like that is against forum rules because they often lead to arguments. The best advice is just to download and flash different kernels and stick with which ever one you're happy with.
4. It really doesn't matter in which order you flash them. The result is still the same. I personally always flash the ROM first, but it doesn't make a difference.
5. If you use ROM Manager, as mentioned previously, even if you have to do a full wipe when flashing a different ROM, it doesn't matter because you can simply download it again anyway. Or just save it to your SD card.
6. The changes if bricking your phone are higher if you're worried about it. Just be sure to read all instructions given about installation and follow them perfectly and you'll be fine.
If after reading about flashing ROMs you are still worried, then you're better off waiting for a bit until you've done more research into what exactly is needed.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
Thanks for your replys.
just follow the steps mentioned and follow some video (like on youtube) and it'll be easy!
Would it be to much to ask if someone could put a link to the right paranoid android rom for my phone please
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toonarmy4life said:
Would it be to much to ask if someone could put a link to the right paranoid android rom for my phone please
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ParanoidAndroid for GT I9100: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580070
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Cheers jokesy
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I don't recommend using ROM Manager since it can brick the phone.
Why don't flash custom kernel and use real CWMR?
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It really doesn't matter in which order you flash them. The result is still the same
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Most ROM zips include kernels, so if somebody wants to stay with the same kernel, then it's necessary to flash custom kernel again.
przemcio510 said:
I don't recommend using ROM Manager since it can brick the phone.
Why don't flash custom kernel and use real CWMR?
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I agree, I wouldn't recommend rom manager for the s2
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I just mentioned ROM Manager from personal preference to be honest.
I've always used it on my S2 and never had a problem with it.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
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I just mentioned ROM Manager from personal preference to be honest.
I've always used it on my S2 and never had a problem with it.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
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Yeah, but lots of people have bricked because of it
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So should i flash siyah kernal then flash a new rom
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You can flash any rom personally i love cm 9 and it is safe to flash with cwm. I was worried the first time too
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Ok so i've downloaded paranoid android and gapps ive nandroid backed up i've efs backed up all thats left to do is flash pa lol is it defently safe using rachmet3 temp cwm.zip or should i download a new temp cwm or use permanent cwm through flashing siyah kernal. Just coz i have no pc to revive a bricked phone and i wont beable to check online for solutions as my phone will be bricked.
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You will need a pc if for example you flash a kernel and somethings not right.You cant get cwm, only download mode.
That happened to me when I flashed a siyah kernel.Phone was stuck and I couldnt boot into cwm.Only way to fix was boot to download mode and use odin/pc.
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Thanks for letting me know. I think i'l pass on a new rom for now then. Im gutted coz i really wanted to try pa rom it looks ace
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Thanks for letting me know. I think i'l pass on a new rom for now then. Im gutted coz i really wanted to try pa rom it looks ace
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I can help you from here, pretty simple
Within the next 30 mins, you should be running PA.
First, flash Siyah kernel with your temporary CWM recovery. Very safe
when you are done, let me know
Hi all. I am using the gingerbread speedmod kernel and I am on gingerbread stock rom. What kernels should I use to install the revolt JB rom? Thanks for any help in advance
Basically any ICS kernel. Most of them work with JB. Siyah kernel is a good choice. But when you flash the kernel, you'll have to install that Revolt rom right away since you won't be able to boot Gingerbread on ICS/JB kernel. You'll just get a bootloop.
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So what you mean is that when I am in odin, flash the kernel, immediately go to recovery mode and flash the rom? But I thought after you flash the kernel your phone will reboot and thus go into boot screen? Unless you take out the battery or something
First flash stock 4.0.3 firmware on your phone. Then install siyah. That'll give you custom CWM recovery. And using that you can install your JB ROM.
Any other way and you'll just be stuck with a bootloop. Hopefully you know all about having a nandroid backup, backing up your efs and basics of using Odin having previously installed a custom kernel
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You kinda got me at flashing stock firmware and nandroid. How do I flash a stock firmware and do a nandroid backup? I mean I only rooted my phone with a video tutorial so I'm not really that familiar about other stuff...
Thats been done and asked many times over in this forum. Tutorials for all what you've asked are available in the General section. Do have a look at those and search some similar threads. If there's still something you don't understand, you can always ask and people are here to help. But like the rules say, search first mate.
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I searched and I found stock firmware with Asia as the region but the country is Malaysia but I live in Singapore. The baseband version is also different. But can it work?
It'll work as long as its the firmware for your device.. ie.you don't flash an i9100G firmware on your i9100 and vice versa. The baseband deals with your signal. That can always be changed at a later stage if necessary.
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Oh I understand now. I've searched the forums and found that 4.0.4 ICS which is leaked and may lead to a hard brick. But I can't find any 4.0.3 firmware as it's for i9100G...
Is this the correct thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640812. Sorry if I'm a little paranoid...
Btw my model version is the GT-i9100. And do I download the kernel from the thread above?
Good enough. Download a 4.0.3 firmware from there. In the meantime read up on Odin since you'll need that to install the firmware. There's a huge noobs guide to using Odin somewhere on the forum. And also search for a tool to backup your EFS if you haven't already.
And don't forget to thank the posters. People take time out to help others. Only expect you to hit the thanks button in return :beer:
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Btw my model version is the GT-i9100. And do I download the kernel from the thread above?
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Firmware (ROM). Not kernel. The firmware is a pretty large download..around 200Mb or more whereas the kernel will barely be 10mb or so. If you only flash the kernel you'll have an ICS kernel and GB ROM. Won't work.
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So do u have to get the kernel from another link? Since the link I showed you is for ICS. So that means any Siyah kernel would be fine as long as it's for my firmware, right?
Is there any chances of bricking of my phone?
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So do u have to get the kernel from another link? Since the link I showed you is for ICS. So that means any Siyah kernel would be fine as long as it's for my firmware, right?
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No. If you install
the firmware, the kernel comes included in it.
There is just one siyah kernel. Different versions, but its still the same. Download and install the latest version for the S2. ie. v4.1.5 AFTER you're on ICS.
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Is there any chances of bricking of my phone?
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There is always a risk involved. It is minimized to almost near zero levels if you read all the guides and tutorials available on this site carefully. If you're too lazy to do that, then its your fault if you've bricked your device. If there's something you don't understand, use Google. There are instructions/step by step guides/ video walkthroughs/ galore. If everything else fails, ask.
As long as you've not hardbricked your phone with the emmc bug, its almost always recoverable even if bricked. And that's avoidable merely by sticking to 4.0.3.
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Ok one last question I do not understand how to use efs pro even after reading the guides or going on to YouTube. Sorry to trouble you again..
Oh no. The links says 404 Page not found...
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Ok one last question I do not understand how to use efs pro even after reading the guides or going on to YouTube. Sorry to trouble you again..
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Search for and download ktool from the play store. Simple one-touch efs backup. Only back up your efs. Nothing else.
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Oh no. The links says 404 Page not found...
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If you're talking about the link to the firmwares, its opening for me. Try again maybe. Else go to sammobile.com and search there.
Good luck.
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Ok I did a backup of efs(hopefully) when I go to Sammobile.com/firmware I Cound not find any of the firmwares that is 4.0.3. So I tried the link I showed above and it still doesn't open. Unless I use another country?
Yes. If you find your reception isn't good enough you can always change your modem later.
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Hi guys
Its been a while i didnt update my sgs2, here is what i have now:
4.0.4
Baseband I9100XXLQ6
Kernel
3.0.40-siyah-s2-v4.1beta4+
Buils number
IMM76.DXWLPT
Recently it has been a bit buggy and with a few hanga but after a glorious one year i gotta say.
I am presented update via wifi i can download.... But am i going to lose everything or is it gonna keep files? I have rooted already etc.
But if i update is a major update now yeah? I mean is one year i dont update it...
Thanks
Gabrio
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Hi, if you are doing OTA it will be 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 at best, you will loose root, but not files or data.
Some apps may stop working or work differently, nothing to worry about.
Thanks and hows that? Major improvements? Something always weird with this one was the greenish tint when shooting with the flash... Is that fixed?
And there is a new chainfire's root out there i guess....
Thanks
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karolizz said:
Hi, if you are doing OTA it will be 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 at best.
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Just want to say this isn't correct. Don't know if it's mistyped or something else, but it should be 4.1.2 'at best'.
Last official (thus OTA available) update for S2 will be 4.1.2. Sad as it is, for today's standards it is still acceptable.
what do you guys think about the 4.3 like sentinel rom?
Squaredot said:
Last official (thus OTA available) update for S2 will be 4.1.2. Sad as it is, for today's standards it is still acceptable.
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Oh so i missed a lot recently huh???
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Actually can anyone tell me if after one year the white balance with flash mode has been fixed? Thanks
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gabriolinari said:
Oh so i missed a lot recently huh???
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4.1.2 is the latest (and last) official Samsung update. There are 4.2 and 4.3 roms available, but those are custom ones.
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Just want to say this isn't correct. Don't know if it's mistyped or something else, but it should be 4.1.2 'at best'.
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Yes i was wrong, long time didn't have to use stock.
As for ROM selection, try PAC rom, (latest nightly 4.3.1) I am really happy with this rom as my dd.
thanks guys, I am about to upgrade, just a question, can I use the OTA update even if my phone is already rooted and I have Siyah kernel on? is it going to break or get stuck?
Gab
thanks guys, I am about to upgrade, just a question, can I use the OTA update even if my phone is already rooted and I have Siyah kernel on? is it going to break or get stuck?
Gab
The OTA will probably fail.....the OTA package looks for a stock setup, and if you've modified that setup in any way (custom kernel) the OTA won't install.....even if it *didn't* fail, the kernel would be overwritten and you'd lose root.
If it were me, I'd make use of chainfires mobile odin, download a jb firmware from sammobile and update that way......
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The OTA will probably fail.....the OTA package looks for a stock setup, and if you've modified that setup in any way (custom kernel) the OTA won't install.....even if it *didn't* fail, the kernel would be overwritten and you'd lose root.
If it were me, I'd make use of chainfires mobile odin, download a jb firmware from sammobile and update that way......
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I just downloaded mobile odin + last firmware like you said, from Samsung Mobile and it's now crunching
thanks
Gabrio
Did you enable the 'ever root' option in mobile Odin?
If not, you'll have to root the phone afterwards (if you want to)
A good place to start is the PhilZ kernel (rooted stock kernel + touch cwm)
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keithross39 said:
Did you enable the 'ever root' option in mobile Odin?
If not, you'll have to root the phone afterwards (if you want to)
A good place to start is the PhilZ kernel (rooted stock kernel + touch cwm)
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cheers, actually no ever root since I used the lite version eh eh... I just rooted with this method w/ Siyah Kernel. worked like a Charm... now I guess I will be busy customizing it.. it seems much faster between home screens I have to say!
thanks again for the help
Gab
Yeah....I guess that's 'project butter' or whatever it's called....it's supposed to give an overall smoother performance........
If you are going to stay with stock, my advice would be to 'de bloat' it.....I used Titanium Backup to freeze the bloat first, then delete it after I'd found out that it wasn't needed/critical for the phone to run.......
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The thing that I hate the most on stock rom is that it drains battery too fast
...still testing it..
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