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Hi I want to install latest CM9 nightly, As Im installing first time, I just want to make sure that my phone is running firmware lower than XXLPH though it looks lower but cant judge, I went through official CM9 Thread I can follow all the steps except this one. And also I have already rooted my device using
GT-I9100_THR_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4 (firmware) and
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.tar (root kernel)
I still havent installed any custom rom yet.
Here is my current phone details:
GT-19100
Android 2.3.5 (STOCK)
Baseband 19100XXKI4
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ2-CL676699root
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I thought my firmware is higher than XXLPH so I found this guide to ugrade to ice cream firmware first:
http://androidbeast.com/937/tutoria...oid-ice-cream-firmware-on-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100/
then root it with this kernel :
http://androidbeast.com/948/root-samsung-galaxy-s2-cf-root-kernel-odin/
Now I need your advice that weather should I continue following above guide or should I start flashing CM9 firmware staright away ??
now that you are rooted and on ics, you can then follow the instructions in CM9 thread.
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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If you're a bloody noob and getting confused by following simple instructions, go down and read about using the noob-proof ODIN method.
First time installing CyanogenMod 9 to your Galaxy S II, or coming from another ROM:
- READ FAQs: http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php/Experimental:GT-I9100:Frequently_Asked_Questions
- Make sure you're running ICS bootloaders lower than LPH: Download (flash as PDA with odin or extract and $ sudo heimdall flash --primary-boot boot.bin --secondary-boot Sbl.bin)
- make sure you're running a proper working CWM like the one from CM7
- Copy GApps and CM9 ZIPs to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Flash GApps zip
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (otherwise your calendar sync will not work)
- Reboot
- Don't restore Apps using Titanium Backup!
Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9:
- Copy CM9 ZIP to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Wipe cache partition and dalvik-cache
- Reboot
Using the noob-proof ODIN method:
- Download CM9 Resurrection Edition
- Download GApps and put it onto your internal sdcard
- Open Odin
- Choose cm-9-XXXXXXXX-ODIN-galaxys2.tar.md5 as PDA
- Boot your phone into download mode
- Connect your device via usb to your computer
- Wait till Odin has fully recognized your phone
- Hit the start button and wait till the flash process is finished
- Device boots automatically into recovery
- Flash GApps, wipe cache and dalvik-cache
- Reboot into CM9
- Follow above steps to update CM9 to lastest available version (Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9)
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sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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loverdude said:
You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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Oh i get it! First i should use noob proof method then i should use "Upgrading from earlier version of cm 9" regardless of what firmware i currently have am i right?
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Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
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Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
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loverdude said:
Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
BobPowers said:
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
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Hey i succeeded!!!! Im soooo happy! first I followed your website which u gave me to install Resurrection Rom then I upgraded to cm9 through zip file CWM recovery. thanks a bunch man
ctomgee said:
Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
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Actually on that post I wasn't sure which ROM was based on what firmware but i came to know from users like you and I got clear idea from you all before that in the mean time, i was gathering info through various guides, videos from weeks and merged those ideas in to one then I decided to install CM9 as it looks similar to new galaxy nexus phone and this is exactly what I wanted my phone to look and behave like. Now I am happy and satisfied.
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
kami2k said:
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
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Man... why did you the touch the bootloader first? never play with it unless you know whats gonna happen! and about noob installation guide for CM9 is not clearly noobproof, I completely did all installation with clockworkmod recovery, I used ODIN only once for rooting my phone after that i never used it as I was very very cautious and careful about each and everything bit i was doing.
But never loose hope, you never know what kind of brick you have you have two ways to unbrick your phone,
1.Using USB jig, search it on XDA, Google, Youtube
2.JTAG Service, This is the ultimate solution if your phone is completely Hard bricked but for this you have to send your device to them.
here is their demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQdTi2vgMmY
its written in the cm9 installation to do the boot-loader with ODIN, that is what i do
oh bhai....... make sure you had i9100 not the i9100G,
remove battery and see if you can get download mode.
im running cm9 on new bootloader unless intratech still removes them from his stock ROm as he used too..... i came from stock LPS to cm9
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
kami2k said:
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
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you dont get it i9100G is also S2 and virtually same. you have to see under the batter if its written i9100 or i9100G.
because thats what would happened if you flash i9100 bootloader onto i9100G.
plus faulty usb, dead battery can do the trick aswell.
Hello to all!
I have a question that has been asked before -BUT the answers given have made me more confussed than ever !!
My problem is - I have a Galaxy s2 - i1900 since Jan that came with Ginger 2.3 ?? and kernel kk14 I thnk! not 100% sure. I'm sure have a backup on pc,I think!
I did the Root idea from Galaxy2s-Root .com. which said to use odin to flash unsecured kernel think it was kk14..(but not 100% sure) can check which kernel if really need to know ??
Anyway did this and all fine! so I did the Res Remix v1.0 pro ROM too! all worked well!
BUT when it came to other day! I wanted to update ROM to Res Remix 2.6 or 3.0 ... The menu was Blue - But not just that is had choices missing and Im sure I had the orange CWM still on there! as I made a back-up the first time i did back-up or original ROM!
But when i went to CWM it says This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer. It appears you are running a different kernel. Various features have been disabled. Bellow are the choices it shows
Andriod System recovery <3e>
Reboot system now
Apply update from external storage
Wipe cache partion
Apply update from cache
Test redbend fold (FS)
As you can see in - recovery there are no menus showing to update from ZIP / OR ? the Back-up or Recover
MY current phone info is - See pic1
This is the message where I get from CWM - See Pic 2
My Rot Manager results - See Pic 3
I was told I'm not Rooted properly.So try Root Manager, Results in ttached pic 3. Some1 else said just update a new ROM - BUT HOW - I got no Update from ZIP also the same for doing new kernel...
Can some1 just please tell me in a steep by steep way to solve this! REALLY want to try new ROM etc.. and would be happy to return any favour I can !!
Coxy...q said:
Hello to all!
I have a question that has been asked before -BUT the answers given have made me more confussed than ever !!
My problem is - I have a Galaxy s2 - i1900 since Jan that came with Ginger 2.3 ?? and kernel kk14 I thnk! not 100% sure. I'm sure have a backup on pc,I think!
I did the Root idea from Galaxy2s-Root .com. which said to use odin to flash unsecured kernel think it was kk14..(but not 100% sure) can check which kernel if really need to know ??
Anyway did this and all fine! so I did the Res Remix v1.0 pro ROM too! all worked well!
BUT when it came to other day! I wanted to update ROM to Res Remix 2.6 or 3.0 ... The menu was Blue - But not just that is had choices missing and Im sure I had the orange CWM still on there! as I made a back-up the first time i did back-up or original ROM!
But when i went to CWM it says This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer. It appears you are running a different kernel. Various features have been disabled. Bellow are the choices it shows
Andriod System recovery <3e>
Reboot system now
Apply update from external storage
Wipe cache partion
Apply update from cache
Test redbend fold (FS)
As you can see in - recovery there are no menus showing to update from ZIP / OR ? the Back-up or Recover
MY current phone info is - See pic1
This is the message where I get from CWM - See Pic 2
My Rot Manager results - See Pic 3
I was told I'm not Rooted properly.So try Root Manager, Results in ttached pic 3. Some1 else said just update a new ROM - BUT HOW - I got no Update from ZIP also the same for doing new kernel...
Can some1 just please tell me in a steep by steep way to solve this! REALLY want to try new ROM etc.. and would be happy to return any favour I can !!
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Flash the stock rom back and root it ,.. u can flash stock ics and then easily root then then can use any custom rom u want
Just 1 more Question
neerajganga said:
Flash the stock rom back and root it ,.. u can flash stock ics and then easily root then then can use any custom rom u want
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Do I Flash the Flash stock ROM using ODIN ?? Not the Kernel ??? as I dont have the The update from ZIP in Recovery Mode!
Sorry for being such a NEEEEEWWWBBBB !!
As the video and Text when I installed first time said to use upadte from Install Zip from Recovery mode!
Sorry being a pain! But really like to do this right first time!
A steep by step would be most grateful - and would let me know all is beeing done the right way !!
Once again sorry being such a sap !!
PS THANKS FOR FAST REPLY
Coxy...q said:
Do I Flash the Flash stock ROM using ODIN ?? Not the Kernel ??? as I dont have the The update from ZIP in Recovery Mode!
Sorry for being such a NEEEEEWWWBBBB !!
As the video and Text when I installed first time said to use upadte from Install Zip from Recovery mode!
Sorry being a pain! But really like to do this right first time!
A steep by step would be most grateful - and would let me know all is beeing done the right way !!
Once again sorry being such a sap !!
PS THANKS FOR FAST REPLY
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check ur pm
Thanks
I would Just like to post a BIG THANK YOU to neerajganga..
Who took the time to explain a step by step process! For me to solve my problem...
I had a ruff idea what to do - from reading many many posts on here XDA! They all was giving different answers and very few well 2 exactly reply'd to me !! And 1 ((neerajganga)) took the time to chat to me and explain step by step while i did what had to be done !!
MANY MANY THANKS Mate !!
Coxy...q said:
I would Just like to post a BIG THANK YOU to neerajganga..
Who took the time to explain a step by step process! For me to solve my problem...
I had a ruff idea what to do - from reading many many posts on here XDA! They all was giving different answers and very few well 2 exactly reply'd to me !! And 1 ((neerajganga)) took the time to chat to me and explain step by step while i did what had to be done !!
MANY MANY THANKS Mate !!
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Glad it helped u mate
Hi, I successfully flashed my T-mobile Vibrant about twelve months ago to a custom 2.2 Froyo rom (Trigger 3.2 Final). It's a great rom and EVERYTHING works. However lately I've read rave things said about newer roms such as ICS passion. It's been a while and I'm still a noobie at this so my question is:
What is the easiest way to get to ICS passion from my current custom Froyo rom ? Thanks ~ Chris
hi,
Its very easy to get ICS running on your vibe. There may be various ways to proceed. I ll give you what I did (AFTER failing for 5-6 times )
Odin back to stock (It may be not necessary. But I started from the beginning which is better AFAIK )
Then stored ICS ROM (ICZen which in my case) and update.zip (CWM) on internal SD
then flashed GB Bootloaders (It also may/ may not necessary. But I did it b/c I already had many failed attempts)
Then flashed CM7 first
After that flashed ICS on top of it
Worked at last for me
NOTE: Please read relevant instructions provided by ROMs b/c flashing one may differ from flashing another.
You can find more information if you run into problems in my thread [SOLVED]Cannot install ICS ROM--please HELP
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752937
tc
Happy Flashing
You may just want to read this before flashing ICS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580902
Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk 2
^^^ Truth
And I would suggest staying away from Passion. It is based on 4.0.3 and there was a pretty significant code upgread when ICS went to 4.0.4.
IIRC, Passion is the last ROM that still uses 4.0.3 and is probably why it is dead now (but for some reason lives in infamy on YouTube and Google Search).
Haarsh's way works just fine but here is another method as another option too.
Thanks
Thanks for the replies. This is why I subscribed to the forum.
mmm... I see a few pitfalls ahead.
Background info from me is that I can't use Odin on my Linux computer. Never really got into Heimdall. I flashed my first rom by downloading the rom zip file and put it on my phone's internal sd card then let clockwork do the rest, ie nandroid backup and flash the rom from the update zip. I'd like to do the same again.
Ok, it's my understanding that anything above 2.2 needs the GB bootloader so the first step is to install that over my Trigger rom. I think Trigger would still run with the GB bootloader at that stage. Next download an update zip of a rom of my choice, put it on my phone's sd, then flash it with Clockwork.
Seems to me that should work or am I missing something I wonder ?
You can flash the GB bootloader. Its backward compatible so it will work with any ROM currently available.
Download the .zip of the ROM you want, and any Gapps if applicable. Then just follow the instructions on page 1 of the ROM (OP).
The usual would be Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Clear Cache, Clear Dalvik. Flash ROM, flash Gapps, restart. The instructions will tell you all you need to know.
If something goes wrong, give us a shout. That's what we're here for.
help me plz
hi mate i know this is quite outdated maybe but im searching for Samsung T959 stock rom Froyo 2.2 that i search everywhere but didnt find. Can you help me for any link ?
or please suggest me someone.
Thanks in advance.
castan said:
Hi, I successfully flashed my T-mobile Vibrant about twelve months ago to a custom 2.2 Froyo rom (Trigger 3.2 Final). It's a great rom and EVERYTHING works. However lately I've read rave things said about newer roms such as ICS passion. It's been a while and I'm still a noobie at this so my question is:
What is the easiest way to get to ICS passion from my current custom Froyo rom ? Thanks ~ Chris
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hi guys,
i have a samsung galaxy s2 (GT-i9100 - NFC), which i got from orange end of 2011. I the in jan 2012 got help from this forum to root my phone and change the rom from the original to:-
Rom & Build No: VillianROM 3.0
And' ver: 2.3.5
Baseband: i9100XXki1
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ninpo @ titan #20
Although the phone works okay, i'm beginning to notice a lot of slowdowns and regular reboots, so i want to go back to whatever latest google android OS the S2 can handle (rooted). I've forgotten what to do and would be most grateful if someone could please help me with the following:-
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
Check
www.galaxys2root.com
I think it ll help you and save you time
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
wowandroid said:
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
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For official stock rom, check
www.sammobile.com
And search latest stock rom for your region.
If you like custom rom, then there are so many roms on xda. I like omega and alliance roms. Choice varies from person to person
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wowandroid said:
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
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1. Depends. You can do a backup in CWM to image your device or you can use Titanium Backup Pro to just backup your apps/appdata and restore to new rom.
2. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ < Check your device/model here.
3. Well just so you're clear, There is no "best" its subjective. Also "latest" depends on what type of rom you want to flash like Sammy/AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI etc. To flash latest samsung do it via ODIN, to flash any other do it via CWM. All info you need is already on forum.
4. By flashing custom kernel via ODIN.
All your questions have already been answered countless times.
Thanks very much guys. I simply want a fast lean rom as some seem to be slow running.
Doesn't get better than this.
sendign the phone for warranty?
you will need to flash back the original rom and unroot your phone.
if they found your phone is rooted the warranty void, experience it before so be aware of this.
Let me thank you guys for advicing me. I am most grateful. I read your posts a bit late and in the meantime, I think i have bricked my phone as i've flashed Samsung's original FW (I9100PBVLP8_I9100PORALP8_ORA) from sammobile.com. I used Odin v3 and successfully flashed the phone, but it's simply stuck on the boot logo. I have even done the following:-
I've managed to wipe the cache partition, but the recovery menu has No advanced options. It says:-
ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3a>
reboot system now
apply update from ext' storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
test redband fota[FS]
But i still cannot get it to boot. I have also tried to use an old nandroid.md5 backup i made, but odin reports the file as invalid.
I'm desperate guys, please could someone help me.
Download Mode and re flash.
Are you sure you are flashing the right ROM right? Check under the battery to see the Device Model.
If it's i9100, then make sure you are downloading a i9100 ROM.
Thanks very much for your advice gastonw - i have managed to fix the problem now by going into system recovery and doing a factory reset, so thank you.
Although everything seems to be working fine, i would have preferred a more newer 4.2 jelly bean rather than 4.0.3. Oh well beggars can't be choosers and all that, lol! I guess i'll have to re-root it again.
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Hi You could try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 its quite safe so ether should work or wont, if don't no harm done as it doesn't need a insecure kernel.
I'm quite new myself @ this so plz use caution when trying it out.
Peace
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Good to know man, enjoy it
About root, I've seen a couple of methods laying around the threads, I'm sure they're safe.
I still think that ExynosAbuse app is the fastest way to Root now (one-click).
Here's a vid. I never tried it tho.
Thanks very much for the links AnubuRe and Gastonw.
Gastonw mate, i have been playing with the rom you posted a link to. Don't get me wrong, it's great and very fast, but the downside is that it doesn't have a huge number of options to tweak etc. Now someone mentioned a rom called Neatrom, but i'm wondering what you can recommend? I don't want a bloated rom...i want a fast rom, but with some options to allow me more greater control over the phone.
Also, i know this is a bit off-topic, but can you recommend me a widget app, where i can quickly dial phone numbers i.e. by touching a person's photo?
HI,
I have a galaxy player ( YP-G70CW - international ) that has had an Eryigit Rom installed for quite some time but it has never been very stable for me and constantly crashes and freezes! last week i decided enough was enough and i have decided to try some of the newer roms out now but for some reason i cant get anything to install from CWM recovery, i just get install aborted and error messages.
From Reading through the forum i have seen a few times that my ClockworkMod recovery v5.0.2.7 maybe outdated but cant find anyway to upgrade to Clockwork Mod v6.0.4.4 on the YP-G70....
Does this sound like my problem? is there an updated version of clockwork for the GP5.0? can any of the newer roms be installed by Odin? i have no issues installing things from Odin, should i be using Odin to upgrade to something else before i go to a 4.4 rom?
any help anyone can give me would be amazing, thanks in advance guys and girls
Kezzy
kezzy4 said:
HI,
I have a galaxy player ( YP-G70CW - international ) that has had an Eryigit Rom installed for quite some time but it has never been very stable for me and constantly crashes and freezes! last week i decided enough was enough and i have decided to try some of the newer roms out now but for some reason i cant get anything to install from CWM recovery, i just get install aborted and error messages.
From Reading through the forum i have seen a few times that my ClockworkMod recovery v5.0.2.7 maybe outdated but cant find anyway to upgrade to Clockwork Mod v6.0.4.4 on the YP-G70....
Does this sound like my problem? is there an updated version of clockwork for the GP5.0? can any of the newer roms be installed by Odin? i have no issues installing things from Odin, should i be using Odin to upgrade to something else before i go to a 4.4 rom?
any help anyone can give me would be amazing, thanks in advance guys and girls
Kezzy
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The thing that most people don't understand about recovery on the player 5.0 is that unlike a lot of other devices, recovery is in the kernel image. Ipso facto: flash a new kernel, get a new recovery.:good:
If your trying to get to KitKat, I suggest that you install an android 4.3.x ROM first. Make sure to read all of the dev's installation instructions and notes before flashing...:good:
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The thing that most people don't understand about recovery on the player 5.0 is that unlike a lot of other devices, recovery is in the kernel image. Ipso facto: flash a new kernel, get a new recovery.:good:
If your trying to get to KitKat, I suggest that you install an android 4.3.x ROM first. Make sure to read all of the dev's installation instructions and notes before flashing...:good:
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Thanks very much for the reply, thats great information to have, I thought that would be the case but couldn't find anything in stone if you know what I mean.
anyways, no matter which kernel I install the CWM recovery seems to be the same, which kernel should I be installing, I have rj's custom kernel r14 right now, any suggestions?
Thanks again
kezzy4 said:
Thanks very much for the reply, thats great information to have, I thought that would be the case but couldn't find anything in stone if you know what I mean.
anyways, no matter which kernel I install the CWM recovery seems to be the same, which kernel should I be installing, I have rj's custom kernel r14 right now, any suggestions?
Thanks again
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Sultan v6 works great for me -Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252851