hi
About 8 months ago i got my Ace (first Android-phone) and since then have been waiting for cyanogenmod to be released for Ace. Now we have an Official RC3 and i wanted to try it. I rooted my phone some time ago and just installed CWM.
I know how to install a new mod/software but their are still some question left for me:
1.) If I install a complete new Software, why is a specific android version needed to install? (in case of CM7.2 its 2.3.X). What happens "behind the scenes" of an installation. It seems very different from installing a new OS on my desktop PC.
2.) This also results in the question, why do i have to roll back to a stock rom to flash a new rom? (most devs say "Stock rom X.X.X is needed")
3.) And this also results in the question, how do i install a new version of a mod?
For example: the nightlies for CM7.2 for ace. I read that i can just flash them over their predecessor, but a "clean" installation is recommended. Does that mean to flash a stock rom, and reflash a new nightly?
I hope that are not to much questions. They might be a bit redundant but i hope i could make my points
So far a good night (or whatever timezone your living in)
A Gingerbread 2.3.X baseband is required to flash any of the CM ROM and tweaks. You need to wipe data, cache and dalvik using CWM before installing a new ROM but you don't need to go to stock and reinstall everything. It is safe to flash another ROM after installing one...
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1.Behind the scenes---Format System to ext > Extract System Files > Install System > Flash kernel> Done!
2.Who said you need to roll back to stock every time you want to install a custom ROM?
3.For same type of ROM(same developer, same thread) just wipe cache and you're good to go or wipe data if bootloop occurs.
So my friend, just do the wipes correctly before installing new ROM and you have wrong info that you need to revert back to stock to install new ROM. ususally GB baseband is required. Nothing else
If the system partition is still formated, why is a (e.g.) 2.3 an installation requirement? OR it just this Baseband version on the phone that is important? AND is a mod also compatible with an already "moded" version from e.g. Vodafone? because this has another versionnumber (in my case S5830XWKP6).
It seems that i have a completely wrong imagination of the working principles of my phone. i always thought it might be like installing a new OS to my desktop.
I know that i have to wipe some things in order to install a rom (even though i also read a how-to post anywhere, that said it is unneccessary, but still doing it doesnt hurt.), nothing important on my phone what couldnt be backed up via USB (pictures, etc...)
@abhibnl: "GB baseband" => Great Britain?
because of bootloader/baseband. all custom rom is based on gingerbread, thus if u coming from froyo u need to flash with gingerbread stock rom first via odin to get the bootloader/baseband. but if u already on gingerbread theres no need to reflash stock rom. just wipe data, flash via clockworkmod recovery and u good to go.
btw gb=gingerbread
so if i install CM7 MIRACLE, do full wipe, i can install CM7.2 (official) just over it?
well...sounds a bit too easy if i see all those howtos how to unbrick your phone
CJCord said:
so if i install CM7 MIRACLE, do full wipe, i can install CM7.2 (official) just over it?
well...sounds a bit too easy if i see all those howtos how to unbrick your phone
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Yes. Just do a full wipe before installing CM7.2 official.
CJCord said:
so if i install CM7 MIRACLE, do full wipe, i can install CM7.2 (official) just over it?
well...sounds a bit too easy if i see all those howtos how to unbrick your phone
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It is easy...just that some careless people scare you unnecessarily..
In order to go back to stock from CM9/7.2 or orther custom roms, why do you need to flash it with ODIN?
astral2k5 said:
In order to go back to stock from CM9/7.2 or orther custom roms, why do you need to flash it with ODIN?
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You have any other way of doing it? Or read it somewhere else about it? C'mon share with us.
abhibnl said:
You have any other way of doing it? Or read it somewhere else about it? C'mon share with us.
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I was asking why is it necesary to flash with Odin from CM9, 7.2 to stock ROM; isn't there other way ?
would it be possible to get back to stock by using KIES?
i know many people hate it due to high memory requirements (dont care. 4GB installed awaiting use!), but all it does is flashing official roms, right?
curious because i never used it because i have Vodafone software and they...well: new releases + Vf = ´nuff said
Kies won't recognize your phone foro flashing if it's on custom roms (or even stock roms from other regions).
Odin does practically the same process of Kies at a considerably lower memory cost.
Another method of going back to stock is if you have a cwm backup of a stock rom, but before restoring the backup you have to convert your file System to rfs. almost All (if not all) custom roms use ext4 file System cuz its faster (native to Linux).
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dxppxd said:
Kies won't recognize your phone foro flashing if it's on custom roms (or even stock roms from other regions).
Odin does practically the same process of Kies at a considerably lower memory cost.
Another method of going back to stock is if you have a cwm backup of a stock rom, but before restoring the backup you have to convert your file System to rfs. almost All (if not all) custom roms use ext4 file System cuz its faster (native to Linux).
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How can you convert the system file to rfs back ?
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How can you convert the system file to rfs back ?
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Many ways, search the Forum. I've used the ext4 App (included in many roms with cf-root applied)
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Remember it dudes, only way of getting back to stock is ODIN or restore a backup converting partition to rfs.
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Hi Comm
I am new to SG-A and Android itself. As far as i can say from using this phone for one month now is:
- It is fast (i don't play games)
- It is practical
- It is just VERY NICE
BUT, there are some negative aspects also:
- Battery runs out very fast (1 - 1,5 days) - WLAN/BT/GPS/GP3/2 are switched on manually only when needed.
- Low internal memory (278 MB)?
So, what do i want to do next?
- I would like to improve Battery life duration, and i hear that other ROMs do safe battery life duration.
- I would like to delete all the Samsung Apps and stuff from the phone
Note: I have tried out an app called "juice defender", but i am far from enthusiastic about it - it switches on and off the 3G network automatically what is very practical, but hangs itself up occasionally.
What have i learned on xda-developers.com yet?
- There are instructions on how to root your mobile, to have admin-privileges
- There are instructions on how to update firmware
- There are different ROM's you can use (like Cyanogen and GingerReal)
And - that there is no BEST ROM, only different ROMs for differents tastes.
What would i like to know from you now?
- Is it for real that other ROMs enhance battery life? (more than like 100%?)
- Would you agree to kick out all Samsung apps? Also to free up some internal memory.
- What ROM would you recommend me? As mentioned, i don't play games. I just need a practical and fast operating system on my phone. I make phone calls, write sms, and occasionally look up information on the Internet Browser. And i would like to enhance battery life somehow.
That Cyanogen ROM sounds promising, but ain't ready to use yet?
Others wrote that the GingerReal ROM is the most used one here for SG-A, so can't be a big mistake to give it a try?
Thank you so much for your recommendations!
BR
dbenx
Yup. Gingerreal is the most stable. Cyanogenmod roms are still beta so for a new user you may wanna explorer stock based roms and mess with Odin and clockworkmod before going into beta roms. Of course, it's personal preference.
Everything is pretty simple. For Gingerreal, just get a 2.3 update, then get clockworkmod, then flash the rom. Follow instructions in the development threads to the letter, you'll be safe and happy.
I have been using the official 2.3.4 rom with CF-Root, and Link2SD to account for the lack of space, and it works amazingly fast.
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Hi guys!
Thanks for your replys so far - that gives me some direction
BR
consegregate said:
Yup. Gingerreal is the most stable. Cyanogenmod roms are still beta so for a new user you may wanna explorer stock based roms and mess with Odin and clockworkmod before going into beta roms. Of course, it's personal preference.
Everything is pretty simple. For Gingerreal, just get a 2.3 update, then get clockworkmod, then flash the rom. Follow instructions in the development threads to the letter, you'll be safe and happy.
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hi, i want to give a try to Gingerreal (i am stuck on KPH), can someone explain me (i'm a newby):
- how to install CWM (the link in the official post is broken)
- if i need to root the device first
- if i need to partition the sd in ext4 before flashing the rom (and how do it)
- if i need to wipe data before flashing the rom
Tnx in advance
hellasvr said:
hi, i want to give a try to Gingerreal (i am stuck on KPH), can someone explain me (i'm a newby):
- how to install CWM (the link in the official post is broken)
- if i need to root the device first
- if i need to partition the sd in ext4 before flashing the rom (and how do it)
- if i need to wipe data before flashing the rom
Tnx in advance
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In the GingerReal thread there is a link to another thread which has the clockworkmod recovery. download it, power off, boot into stock recovery by holding home while powering up, then install the zip you downloaded. You get clockworkmod then.
You don't need root. After clockworkmod, download the GingerReal zip and install from sd card.
If you wanna use darktremor app2sd then partition your sd card. Google for that.
consegregate said:
In the GingerReal thread there is a link to another thread which has the clockworkmod recovery. download it, power off, boot into stock recovery by holding home while powering up, then install the zip you downloaded. You get clockworkmod then.
You don't need root. After clockworkmod, download the GingerReal zip and install from sd card.
If you wanna use darktremor app2sd then partition your sd card. Google for that.
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its said about KPH and KPN things..which i know its about a firmware.. if im not on that firmware can i flash GingerReal rom to my phone?
Hanakie said:
its said about KPH and KPN things..which i know its about a firmware.. if im not on that firmware can i flash GingerReal rom to my phone?
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The point is to have GingerBread bootloader~ it's tested on that firmware so its good if you flash it~ just to avoid problems~
Hanakie said:
its said about KPH and KPN things..which i know its about a firmware.. if im not on that firmware can i flash GingerReal rom to my phone?
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No don't flash it while on an another firmware,flash the firmware to the version stated or you might end up with a bricked galaxy ace.As stated it has been tested on those firmwares and its safe..
try firstUA rom....
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184108
Hi, I've flashed my S2 (Android 2.3.4) with litening rom (V2.0 XXKG1) a while back.
I've been wanting to root ICS on it with Odin (it's from the UK so I'd use the official firmware from Orange, if there's no better choice), but I'm afraid that since it contains a custom rom that was designed for gingerbread it might have some incompatibility issues.
Do I need to restore my phone to factory settings or can I just root ICS on top of what's already there?
Also, once I root the official new firmware will all those pesky stock apps from samsung come back?
Thanks for any help!
1) Follow whatever instructions the specific ICS rom has re: flashing it.
If it says it's OK to flash directly from GB, then go for it. If it says do something different, do that. If it doesn't mention flashing something else over the top of GB before flashing the ICS rom, I think you can pretty safely assume you don't need to (unless the dev of the ICS rom expects you to be a mind reader).
2) Re: restoring factory settings first, refer to 1 (but likely for most roms so you don't end up with a lot of FCs on system apps).
3) That will depend on whether the rom you flash has those pesky apps included and whether you need to do a factory reset/wipe or not (refer to 2; likely)
Hello,
I have flashed my SG S II with Lite'ning Rom v2.3 XWLP2. Previously i was on a gingerbread previous version of Lite'ning rom, which worked flawlesly for several months.
Everything seemed fine and i restored with Titanium only my missing apps+data (not the system data).
After a few hours, the phone started to at times not be able to see the sd card. More importantly, it would suddenly hung and reboot, appear to be working for a couple of minutes and reboot again. This would happen for 10 mins. Then without changing anything, everything would be normal again for 5-6 hours, after which rinse and repeat.....
Does anybody else have the same problem or did i do something wrong? Could anybody know if fs there anything i could do to fix it other than reflashing again?
Thanks in advance guys...
Factory reset in the first instance, then a reflash with a clean install of everything (No Ti restores).
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1) Follow whatever instructions the specific ICS rom has re: flashing it.
If it says it's OK to flash directly from GB, then go for it. If it says do something different, do that. If it doesn't mention flashing something else over the top of GB before flashing the ICS rom, I think you can pretty safely assume you don't need to (unless the dev of the ICS rom expects you to be a mind reader).
2) Re: restoring factory settings first, refer to 1 (but likely for most roms so you don't end up with a lot of FCs on system apps).
3) That will depend on whether the rom you flash has those pesky apps included and whether you need to do a factory reset/wipe or not (refer to 2; likely)
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So basically all I need is to flash a Rom that has been updated to ICS and it will update my phone too? I thought I needed to update the firmware and then flash a Rom
As I said yesterday, follow whatever specific instructions the rom you're wanting to flash has; for example, CM7 is pretty specific about having to flash the rom twice, CM9 requires a wipe/factory reset if you're coming from another rom.
Rom is another name for firmware.
Modem is separate, a few roms come with a modem & overwrite/replace your existing modem, most do not. Kernels are also included with pretty much all roms & will overwrite/replace your existing kernel.
Gay-Lussac said:
So basically all I need is to flash a Rom that has been updated to ICS and it will update my phone too? I thought I needed to update the firmware and then flash a Rom
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Hmm I suspected that firmware was the same as Rom but wasn't sure, thanks again.
MistahBungle said:
As I said yesterday, follow whatever specific instructions the rom you're wanting to flash has; for example, CM7 is pretty specific about having to flash the rom twice, CM9 requires a wipe/factory reset if you're coming from another rom.
Rom is another name for firmware.
Modem is separate, a few roms come with a modem & overwrite/replace your existing modem, most do not. Kernels are also included with pretty much all roms & will overwrite/replace your existing kernel.
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There are a lot of roms out there, which ics rom is the best? Which GB rom is the fastest?
The only one stable enough and with good UI to be usable is this (GB based):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465144
All the rest are eternal alphas with important features not working or just experiments.
Sent from my YP-G70
Not true. I have used GenericGinger for 3 months with maybe 2 crashes total. It's quite stable and fast, and the UI is much better than that one (of course, I use Go Launcher with any ROM), especially because it has an ICS theme (although it says beta, I've had no issues).
Sent from my YP-G70
ive tried to flash eyrigit rom's 3.5 version but evrytime i flash it the wifi doesnt work? when i turn on the wifi it just says error?
What rom has 100% working functions?
Sent from N7000 with paranoid 0.1
SirRhor said:
The only one stable enough and with good UI to be usable is this (GB based):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465144
All the rest are eternal alphas with important features not working or just experiments.
Sent from my YP-G70
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I completely agree. I've been testing this rom for a couple weeks and everything works like the stock rom did, if not better. It has awesome features. GenericGinger is also perfectly stable with the ice cream theme and has other features but not as much.
As soon as someone helps to fix the ice cream kernel I'm sure we will have allot more stable roms to choose from.
Newbie Question
Forgive me if this is a dumb question:
Does Eryigit's Custom ROM GingerBread-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA Release 3.5 INCLUDE Entropy's Kernal ??
or must you 1st install Entropy's Kernal BEFORE you install Eryigit's Custom ROM GingerBread-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA Release 3.5 ?
Thanks in advance.
beeewell said:
Forgive me if this is a dumb question:
Does Eryigit's Custom ROM GingerBread-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA Release 3.5 INCLUDE Entropy's Kernal ??
or must you 1st install Entropy's Kernal BEFORE you install Eryigit's Custom ROM GingerBread-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA Release 3.5 ?
Thanks in advance.
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It comes with the kernel. Since you are using entropys kernel im guessing you are from the US meaning your stock is 2.3.x meaning the kernel is the correct format for the rom anyway so if for some strange reason it does not come with the kernel then you will be safe from brick in theory. And you can put entropys kernel on afterwards. You can check to see if it is there by going into cwm and if it isn't there then your on stock kernel (unless you all ready have another kernel on already)
But I am pretty sure that it comes with the kernel in.
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You can't be too careful
Thank you Samwes.
I am from the US with stock SGP5 Model YPG70CWYXXA and I dread the chance of bricking, so I'm doing lots of homework by looking at and trying to understand various postings here.
KIES is working on my Windows PC, so my plan is to root via SuperOneClick and install Eryigit's latest tar file via the latest version of Odin. I read in the install instructions that you are supposed to:
(in Clockwork recovery mod : wipe cache partition ---> OK; Wipe data/factory reset --> OK;
advanced - wipe dalvik cache --> OK; after that install new rom , You must do it , clean installation.)
The stock version does not have Clockwork recovery mod, so do I need to do the Odin install twice? e.g. The 1st install to GET the Clockwork recovery mod feature, then go into Clockwork recovery mod to do the above "wiping", and then repeat the install via Odin again ??
Actually, once you've got Entropy's recovery mod installed, you can just use that to install other roms. Just copy the new rom file over (in a .zip) to your device, boot into recovery mode, and choose the right options. (It's fairly intuitive)
You say you dread the chance of bricking your device; if you're not prepared to accept and live with the possibility of doing so, perhaps terminally, then I suggest you not do it.
What, exactly, do you hope to gain by rooting and flashing a different ROM? Does the stock ROM lack some specific functionality that you want/need, or is it only for experimental purposes?
If you're just looking to gain the experience, then that's a perfectly valid reason to explore the flexibility of Android, but you must be careful in what you do, and realize the consequences of error.
Just do a backup in recovery before you flash..i did not now anything before i flash it and i brick it but people here help me to unbrick it and since then i know how and i flash almost every rom from here for testing.
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beeewell said:
Thank you Samwes.
I am from the US with stock SGP5 Model YPG70CWYXXA and I dread the chance of bricking, so I'm doing lots of homework by looking at and trying to understand various postings here.
KIES is working on my Windows PC, so my plan is to root via SuperOneClick and install Eryigit's latest tar file via the latest version of Odin. I read in the install instructions that you are supposed to:
(in Clockwork recovery mod : wipe cache partition ---> OK; Wipe data/factory reset --> OK;
advanced - wipe dalvik cache --> OK; after that install new rom , You must do it , clean installation.)
The stock version does not have Clockwork recovery mod, so do I need to do the Odin install twice? e.g. The 1st install to GET the Clockwork recovery mod feature, then go into Clockwork recovery mod to do the above "wiping", and then repeat the install via Odin again ??
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I bricked my first device months ago because I didn't have any experience flashing stuff, I made a mistake, but now I know better.
Don't be afraid, just try it, but be informed first, now there's a lot more information about anything related to this device.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Yeah I should of researched more I was stupid, when I tried flashing a from with Odin it would work, so I reset the device and then when it rebooted I came up with the picture with the phone and then dots connecting it to a computer and then that didn't work with Odin either, so I was stupid and let the battery run all the way out because I though it would fix it but no. It got hard bricked and it now doesn't turn on. Hope any of you never make the mistake I did, and now I'm trying out a USB jig because I know its charging so there is still chance, if that doesn't work then I will have to take off the back plate and remove the battery and I will go from there, but for now I'm awaiting for my USB jig to arrive, it sucks.....
Hello members,
i am looking to upgrade to the new AOKP build 4 on my rooted SG2 gt-i9100 currently on GB 2.3.4.
my baseband ver: i9100UHKG4
Kernel ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100UHKG7-CL417954 [email protected]#2
Do i have to upgrade to a ICS firmware before i can upgrade to JB or can i directly flash to JB ?
if i have to upgrade to a ICS firmware can you tell me which firmware i can use? if its a official firmware i have to root my phone before upgrading to JB..
i have made all nessasary backups incl CWM backup
Please let me know
Thanks
Ashish
budong said:
Hello members,
i am looking to upgrade to the new AOKP build 4 on my rooted SG2 gt-i9100 currently on GB 2.3.4.
my baseband ver: i9100UHKG4
Kernel ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100UHKG7-CL417954 [email protected]#2
Do i have to upgrade to a ICS firmware before i can upgrade to JB or can i directly flash to JB ?
if i have to upgrade to a ICS firmware can you tell me which firmware i can use? if its a official firmware i have to root my phone before upgrading to JB..
i have made all nessasary backups incl CWM backup
Please let me know
Thanks
Ashish
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Yes you need to flash Stock ICS custom rom (via CWM recovery) or firmware (via Odin) before flashing any JB rom.
Yes you can flash any ICS firmware (but flash 4.0.3, for safety), or just flash any Stock based Custom ROM.
Jokesy said:
Yes you need to flash Stock ICS custom rom (via CWM recovery) or firmware (via Odin) before flashing any JB rom.
Yes you can flash any ICS firmware (but flash 4.0.3, for safety), or just flash any Stock based Custom ROM.
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after that you can flash rooted stock kernel to be able to flash custom rom see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
jati1981 said:
after that you can flash rooted stock kernel to be able to flash custom rom see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
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ok so when i first flash the ICS firmware it is going to erase pretty much everything on the sdcard. so after the firm ICS firmware flash, i root the device then install the CWM-recovery, and then reflash the new AOKP-JB. i suppose when i do that i have to redo a CWM after ??
also even though i have backed up all the data, i keep reading not to restore data back onto the device after flashing a firmware/ROM. and to install all apps manually, is that true? or is there a better way to get all the apps onto the phone after i am done with installing AOKP?
Ashish
budong said:
ok
1. so when i first flash the ICS firmware it is going to erase pretty much everything on the sdcard.
2. so after the firm ICS firmware flash, i root the device then install the CWM-recovery, and then reflash the new AOKP-JB. i suppose when i do that i have to redo a CWM after ??
3. also even though i have backed up all the data, i keep reading not to restore data back onto the device after flashing a firmware/ROM. and to install all apps manually, is that true? or is there a better way to get all the apps onto the phone after i am done with installing AOKP?
Ashish
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1. No. Everything stored on your internal sdcard will be intact. Only your contacts, messages, applications and settings will be deleted. So you have to back them up
2. Probably yes.
What level are you now? Have you flashed the ICS firmware?
3. Never restore system apps and data. You can restore user apps but it's better you don't restore their data is possible.
How did you backup your data?
Jokesy said:
1. No. Everything stored on your internal sdcard will be intact. Only your contacts, messages, applications and settings will be deleted. So you have to back them up
2. Probably yes.
What level are you now? Have you flashed the ICS firmware?
3. Never restore system apps and data. You can restore user apps but it's better you don't restore their data is possible.
How did you backup your data?
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2. I still havent flashed the ICS firmware, i downloaded the firmware for the following:
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Change List: 223505
3. I have backed up all the data, i used CWM to back up as well as tried using nandroid from the terminal emulator, but i havent found the file as i gave it a custome name as follows:
nandroid 10_7_12_nandroid_backup
so i was looking for a file "10_7_12_nandroid_backup.md5" i supose i am looking for a wrong file?!!
i looked into the back up folder for CWM in sdcard but only could find the folder with that date and time and a file nandroid.md5 and 4 other .img files inside, is this correct?
or is there a better way to back up ?
newbie question: how do i thank members, for answering the questions?
Ashish
budong said:
1. I still havent flashed the ICS firmware, i downloaded the firmware for the following:
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Change List: 223505
2. I have backed up all the data, i used CWM to back up as well as tried using nandroid from the terminal emulator, but i havent found the file as i gave it a custome name as follows:
nandroid 10_7_12_nandroid_backup
so i was looking for a file "10_7_12_nandroid_backup.md5" i supose i am looking for a wrong file?!!
i looked into the back up folder for CWM in sdcard but only could find the folder with that date and time and a file nandroid.md5 and 4 other .img files inside, is this correct?
or is there a better way to back up ?
3. newbie question: how do i thank members, for answering the questions?
Ashish
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1. Good. What's delaying you? if you have any question regarding flashing, you can ask now
2. that's normal
3. There is a Thanks button with thumbs up sign, under the person's username and details, to the farthest left on the same row as the Reply and quote buttons.
Jokesy said:
1. Good. What's delaying you? if you have any question regarding flashing, you can ask now
2. that's normal
3. There is a Thanks button with thumbs up sign, under the person's username and details, to the farthest left on the same row as the Reply and quote buttons.
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i quiet havent gotten to it yet, i will do it this evening.
Ashish
budong said:
i quiet havent gotten to it yet, i will do it this evening.
Ashish
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one more thing before i take the leap, any precautions with Odin version and CWM version. i was over the AOKP forums reading about people having issues with certain version not working very well. especially getting suck in Odin for a very long time. my USB storage on the phone says 11.5GB, and have seen users have issues when Odin runs and have their memory repartitioned or something like that. any words of wisdom will definitely boost my confidence
Ashish
budong said:
one more thing before i take the leap, any precautions with Odin version and CWM version. i was over the AOKP forums reading about people having issues with certain version not working very well. especially getting suck in Odin for a very long time. my USB storage on the phone says 11.5GB, and have seen users have issues when Odin runs and have their memory repartitioned or something like that. any words of wisdom will definitely boost my confidence
Ashish
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Everything should go on fine.
You can follow the flashing guide here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Also, don't repartition your phone. There's no need to do that.
1. Flash official ICS through Odin or Kies (for upgrading bootloader to ICS)
2. Root ICS stock ROM (boot to recovery, use fake recovery zip+through it flash siyahkernel, easiest because auto-root and no yellow triangle)
3. After getting Siyah, should reboot to recovery via CWM manager, wipe data/cache and format system then install AOKP JB-b4 and gapps.
mesaj said:
1. Flash official ICS through Odin or Kies (for upgrading bootloader to ICS)
2. Root ICS stock ROM (boot to recovery, use fake recovery zip+through it flash siyahkernel, easiest because auto-root and no yellow triangle)
3. After getting Siyah, should reboot to recovery via CWM manager, wipe data/cache and format system then install AOKP JB-b4 and gapps.
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FINALLY!!! i got time to upgrade the phone to JB milestone1, it was a breeze and quiet simple. the phone has been running great love the interface through Nova launch. Kudos to AOKP team and all you guys for helping me out....
I find it strange that after i wiped the whole data/system, Devlik etc .. and installing AOKP, i still see most of the applications i installed on the phone, none of them were wiped. only apps that i downloaded through amazon apps are no longer there. is this ok?
Also i have few issues and need help with it.
1. I accidentally deleted the apps icon in the dock and not i am not sure how to get to them. can any one tell me how to bring back the Icon?
SOLVED -- long press on home screen and nova launch pops up ...
2. I am looking for a keypad icon or phone icon to bring up the dialer, in GB i could get there through contacts and scrolling to get to keypad.
SOLVED .. i am not sure how to bring that up here once i could go to apps i and drag the dial icon onto the dock
3. I want to create a shortcut to a folder on the SD card on the desktop, as i keep accessing few files in that folder can you tell me how to do this?
SOLVED .. long press on any folder on Root explorer and it gives an option to place a short cut for that folder
6. Also I tried installing Swype keyboard beta, has anyone tried installing it on SG2i9100 running AOKP milesone1? i cant get it to finish installing.
SOLVED .. works now .. sweeet
4. i would like to rearrange the app icons in the apps page (after clicking apps icon). a long press on any icon takes me to desktop, i cant menu click and do edit as like in GB to move icons around, any way to do this?
5. i tried changing the colors of the wireless signal and battery icons in the AOKP system menu, and they dont change colors. the icon can change into text etc ... but not colors, its the same with colors in notification bar, what do i do to make this work?
Ashish
I rooted my GT-P7510 US tablet about 3 years ago, and I'm overdue for an update. I'm running 3.1, a custom kernel -Task650 and Phantom's "In Paris v4" P7510UEKME. It's kernel version 2.6.36.4. I would like some advice on which os are most happy with and I would like to understand the process of what I have to flash i.e downgrade in order to upgrade? back to stock? Will this erase my files? What about my apps?
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I rooted my GT-P7510 US tablet about 3 years ago, and I'm overdue for an update. I'm running 3.1, a custom kernel -Task650 and Phantom's "In Paris v4" P7510UEKME. It's kernel version 2.6.36.4. I would like some advice on which os are most happy with and I would like to understand the process of what I have to flash i.e downgrade in order to upgrade? back to stock? Will this erase my files? What about my apps?
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I use Titanium Backup.. to back up my apps and their data... just remember that if you back up system data you can't restore it on any rom but the one you made it on... but apps/app data can be installed from rom to rom.
A lot of the new roms require you to have an ICS bootloader. Pershoot has one you can download and flash/install with Odin. If you need it.
You will need an updated recovery... I use Infamous TWRP... it's a touch based recovery and in my opinion the best for this device..
As for you're other files.. you will need to backup them up on you're computer if you use Odin because I think it will format/wipe you're sdcard. You can also take the Titanium backup you made and put it on you're computer. If you have any questions just ask and I'll try to help.. Good Luck..
So after I backup my data on the sdcard partition,
1)I just need to choose stock ICS or JB and flash via Odin? I've heard performance isn't all that great with JB.
2) Use TWRP to install custom recovery. Are the ROM's pre-rooted?
Is this guide still up to date? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807219
Is the file for the ICS 4.0.4 still current for ICS?
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So after I backup my data on the sdcard partition,
1)I just need to choose stock ICS or JB and flash via Odin? I've heard performance isn't all that great with JB.
2) Use TWRP to install custom recovery. Are the ROM's pre-rooted?
Is this guide still up to date? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807219
Is the file for the ICS 4.0.4 still current for ICS?
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If you have a custom recovery now.. you can install TWRP recovery ( I suggest.. Infamous Twrp ) in that custom recovery via a zip file. If you don't have a custom recovery we can work on getting you one. .But I seen that you are rooted and running a custom rom and kernel so I would assume you have a custom recovery,...probably cwm.. I can tell you how.. easy as pie. But I think you need to find out if you have an ICS Bootloader.. You will need this if you plan on flashing an updated rom..
Don't use that guide you linked.. that rom is for the 3g tab.. could work but why chance it..
Find out about the bootloader and get back to me... I will give you a link to my dropbox. I have a zip with all you need to get rooted/running ics/and recovery.. if we need to go that route. I'm hoping you have an ICS bootloader and cwm recovery already. It will be a simple series of steps to get you an up to date recovery and then a rom of you're choice.
If this isn't the case you might have to flash a bootloader with Odin on windows or if you have an ICS bootloader but no recovery you will need to flash a recovery in Odin.
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Oh.. use a mention when you post so you don't have to reply my last post.. Plus this way I will still get a notification that you have posted. I'm in and out of 3 or 4 different device threads and can get side tracked with other people.. So doing this will ensure I see you're post fairly quick...
@lowpost99
How to check for ICS bootloader
@lowpost99
Ok, I'm prepping for this right now while I wait to hear back from you. I'll take a backup with Titanium Backup, get any other files I want to keep off.
I have CWM 4.0.0.4, and I don't think I have an ICS bootloader as ICS wasn't out when I last rooted. How do you validate? I'm still up in the air about which rom to use, JB or ICS, so I'm still looking. But after reading the known issues for CM 10 8/25/13 at droidbasement.com it seems to read that the ICS bootloaders are only needed for the p4wifiUK, but doesn't mention p4wifi (GT-P7510) specifically. Is that meant to be inclusive of any p4wifi or only the UK version of the hardware. My 10.1 is a US model. Do I just need I need to use ODIN 1.85 to flash an updated recovery and the new CM10? Or are you certain that I'll need this ICS bootloader as well. Also before flash the new recovery, shouldn't I do a factory reset to just clean things up? I should be able to restore the apps with TB and get any other files back from my PC. Your opinion and advice are appreciated.
I had the most stable experience with pershoots cm 10.1 roms. If you are using the cwm recovery he compiles, you can even use the autoupdate feature of the official cm roms.
At the moment I am using an early version of 10.2 because the 10.1 rom had issues with the stock keyboard closing all the time on my P4.
@lowpost99
Thanks Gil81, I needed a couple days to get things done, (broken ankle) and ended up with this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098429
JB 4.3 with CM10.2. and gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip. I've run into an issue with launching Titanium Backup now. I downloaded it from the play store, and the setting say to auto-create icons, but there's no icon to be found. It shows installed, and I've disabled HALO as well. I don't know how to manually place an icon on the home screens, because it doesen't appear in the app drawer. It must be my un-familiarity with ICS/JB vs HC. Any help is appreciated... I would like to restore my apps!
editroblemsolved I only hadthe key and not the full app...