1. I want to go from a custom rom to a stock rom. Is there a certain way of doing this or do I just download rom, put it into sd then go into recovery and wipe cache, dalvik cache and factory data/reset then install stock rom?
2. If I go to stock rom do I have to re-root?
3. With stock rom can I use stuff like "15 toggles", "extended power menu" and other mods or do I need to be on a custom rom?
You can use mobile odin to keep root while switching. You should be able to use mods implemented by sphinx02. I think he has put out odexed mod for ext power menu
uf21 said:
1et then install stock rom?
2. If I go to stock rom do I have to re-root?
Usually .
3. With stock rom can I use stuff like "15 toggles", "extended power menu" and other mods or do I need to be on a custom rom?
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NO not much works on stock .
You require one of Wanams deodexed stock roms most mods work on those .
jje
uf21 said:
1. I want to go from a custom rom to a stock rom. Is there a certain way of doing this or do I just download rom, put it into sd then go into recovery and wipe cache, dalvik cache and factory data/reset then install stock rom?
2. If I go to stock rom do I have to re-root?
3. With stock rom can I use stuff like "15 toggles", "extended power menu" and other mods or do I need to be on a custom rom?
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I Would suggest that you read this thread
It got all what you need.
If it helped you please press the thanks buttons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656
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What would be the best way to go from any custom rom back to a stock rom. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache in recovery, the shut down phone and flash stock rom via odin? Or should I also wipe system before flashing?
Thanks!
Lownita said:
What would be the best way to go from any custom rom back to a stock rom. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache in recovery, the shut down phone and flash stock rom via odin? Or should I also wipe system before flashing?
Thanks!
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You don't need to do any wipes through CWM if you are going to be flashing a stock Odin rom, odin automatically takes care of all that stuff. You can just boot your phone into download mode as is and flash the odin rom.
Regards.
Btw, your title is a bit misleading/ confusing? Aha, you ask "best way to flash back to custom rom" ??
Yes that was indeed a bit misleading, corrected!
I am using the latest Unnamed 1.1.0 ROM and when I use the shutdown feature, the phone will shutdown, but then reboot immediately. For my install I wiped both data cache and delvik cache before installing, however, I didn't flash from a stock 2.3.4 ROM. Since the directions did not say that was needed, is that not the case, or is this a known bug with unnamed 1.1.0?
Shutdown
crimsonphire said:
I am using the latest Unnamed 1.1.0 ROM and when I use the shutdown feature, the phone will shutdown, but then reboot immediately. For my install I wiped both data cache and delvik cache before installing, however, I didn't flash from a stock 2.3.4 ROM. Since the directions did not say that was needed, is that not the case, or is this a known bug with unnamed 1.1.0?
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If you did not flash from stock 2.3.4 rom and you did not flash from the
previous version of the UnNamed rom that means that you forgot to do a
"Wipe data/Factory Reset" in the clockworkmod recovery before flashing
the UnNamed rom.
Your best bet is to reflash the UnNamed rom but this time when you are in
the clockworkmod menu (CWM recovery) select the "Wipe Data/FActory Reset"
before you flash the rom. (you may want to do a titanium backup of your apps first)
Good Luck!
Also, if you install a theme from a different ROM, the shutdown menu may become rearranged or even nonfunctional.
Thanks Misterjunky, I'll give that a try. Coming from the Samsung Captivate I find the new ROM process a little frustrating. I have been using ODIN to flash the Clockwork (CW) Recovery kernel, then install ROMs via the CW menu. Two questions:
-Is the Wipe Data/Factory reset right there next to the devlik/cache clear on the first CW screen or hidden in advanced?
-Is there an easier way to flash ROMs other than pushing the CW kernel via ODIN?
Entropy512 said:
Also, if you install a theme from a different ROM, the shutdown menu may become rearranged or even nonfunctional.
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Straight stock Unnamed 1.1.0 here...
Kernels
crimsonphire said:
Thanks Misterjunky, I'll give that a try. Coming from the Samsung Captivate I find the new ROM process a little frustrating. I have been using ODIN to flash the Clockwork (CW) Recovery kernel then installing ROMs from the CW menu. Two questions:
-Is the Wipe Data/Factory reset right there next to the other one on the first CW screen or hidden in advanced?
-Is there an easier way to flash ROMs other than pushing the CW kernel via ODIN?
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The "Wipe data/factory reset" is in the default screen which you see first.
Also you only need to flash the odin3 kernel once, not everytime you flash a custom rom.
(SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.TAR - kernel).
The reason is, that if coming from STOCK Gingerbread 2.3.4 rom we cannot flash any custom
roms without first flashing the odin flash kernel because the stock rom does not have a CWM
Recovery compatible kernel.
The other kernels you see here in XDA for our phones are CWM flash zipfiles which we can flash
since after flashing the custom odin3 kernel we now have a kernel that has CWM Recovery
built-in which is required for flashing any compatible custom roms, kernels, themes and other
modifications. (Which are all zipfiles ) - I hope this explains it.
Thanks for the info Misterjunky, that helped. Unnamed isn't rebooting on power any more either. Reinstalled, no issues, must've forgotten to clear both options prior to install.
Hi
I am new on the SGS2 though i have one Android Tablet.
I have been reading a lot and there is something i have not been able to find.
I want to root, , install CMW and install this custom ROM: Dynamic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
1.- Do i need to install first the CF-ROOT kernel matching my actual Firm to make the root or can i install the Siyah kernel at this will make the root anyway?
2.- If i install the CF-root using ODIN, do i need to install an specific kernel for that ROM? Or most kernels work with most rom?
Thanks.
I suggest you flashing the cf-root kernel with odin then you can install your custom rom from the modified recovery mode flashing the .zip file of the rom.
You can flash the siyah kernel after that, because generally custom roms mount a custom kernel which supports CWM (Clock Work Mod, the custom recovery).
If i helped u, press thanks.
if you are on ics you should be good flashing siyah but most of us here started with cf root
darkpollo said:
Hi
I am new on the SGS2 though i have one Android Tablet.
I have been reading a lot and there is something i have not been able to find.
I want to root, , install CMW and install this custom ROM: Dynamic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
1.- Do i need to install first the CF-ROOT kernel matching my actual Firm to make the root or can i install the Siyah kernel at this will make the root anyway?
2.- If i install the CF-root using ODIN, do i need to install an specific kernel for that ROM? Or most kernels work with most rom?
Thanks.
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1/ follow the install notes stated for that rom also siyah kernel if flashed thru odin will give you root and install cwm/superuser
2/if you install cf root again follow install notes within that thread and it does say best to use same cf as your stock kernel or find one close to it to match
i prefer to use siyah less hassle but each to there own and everyone has there own choice
Thank you all.
I decided to go safe and try with CF-Root. Now i am rooted and i have installed the rom using the CWM.
Do you recommend to change the kernel again? I think that the rom has its own kernel but i am not sure.
Also something weird happen (little off topic), after wipe and reinstall the rom, i have some apps installed by default, some of them where on the old ROM.
I thought that all the apps will be deleted with the installation of the new rom.
Not sure how to fix it.
Thanks again
Apps will only be deleted by doing a full wipe in cwm. And you dont need to flash another kernel if you only want the root feature.. i think all the custom roms use a rooted kernel... some use cf-root, some siyah, some speedmod etc...
Well, i really prefer to use the features offered by other kernels. I was not sure if i can change the kernel keeping the Roms or if i need to reinstall everything afterwards.
How do i make a Full Wipe? most of the apps are bloatware and i do not want them.
Thanks
im also a noob and i use siyah without changing much
just OC to 1400 and choosing en demand for governor
darkpollo said:
Well, i really prefer to use the features offered by other kernels. I was not sure if i can change the kernel keeping the Roms or if i need to reinstall everything afterwards.
How do i make a Full Wipe? most of the apps are bloatware and i do not want them.
Thanks
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You must go in the custom recovery and press "Data wipe/factory reset", so you wil have only the system apps, but you must start the phone configuration again.
U can flash another kernel if you want, there's no problem with the rom, but remember to do a dalvik wipe.
If youre thinking about to flash a new kernel, i would prefer to flash the kernel first (now) and then do a full wipe and dalvik wipe. Otherwise youre doing some work twice...
And if youre yet haveing some "bloatware" (e.g. from a provider branded firmware) after wipeing, you can delete them (be careful with system apps) with root explorer... (in "\system\app" folder....
darkpollo said:
Thank you all.
I decided to go safe and try with CF-Root. Now i am rooted and i have installed the rom using the CWM.
Do you recommend to change the kernel again? I think that the rom has its own kernel but i am not sure.
Also something weird happen (little off topic), after wipe and reinstall the rom, i have some apps installed by default, some of them where on the old ROM.
I thought that all the apps will be deleted with the installation of the new rom.
Not sure how to fix it.
Thanks again
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If your happy with the results you get form using CF then by all means stay with it otherwise follow the thread in which your rom is based on users will often leave feedback on there selected kernels and setups like my signature for example check im sure theres users within your choosen thread with the same
I can advise using the kernel cleaning script after changing to another kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363738
This will prevent problems that left behind files from the old kernel can cause.
After flashing the file/script install the desired kernel
Thank you to everyone!
Ubbabubba said:
You must go in the custom recovery and press "Data wipe/factory reset", so you wil have only the system apps, but you must start the phone configuration again.
U can flash another kernel if you want, there's no problem with the rom, but remember to do a dalvik wipe.
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I did the Data wipe/factory reset and everything as per the instructions:
*For a clean installation and no problem
- Download the ROM and put it on your S2.
- Go to Recovery
- Wipe data factory reset, wipe cache.
- In Advance: wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats.
- In mount and storage - format data , system and cache
- Install the zip file and you will get the CWM install completed message.
- Select Reboot Now and let the phone boot up to an Android setup screen.
- If there are Update, download it, put it on the phone, go to recovery and install it. Don't do wipes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
glowfinger said:
If youre thinking about to flash a new kernel, i would prefer to flash the kernel first (now) and then do a full wipe and dalvik wipe. Otherwise youre doing some work twice...
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I think i am going to make it more than twice.
I will go to other kernel to try them. The battery on CF is not as good as i would like.
glowfinger said:
And if youre yet haveing some "bloatware" (e.g. from a provider branded firmware) after wipeing, you can delete them (be careful with system apps) with root explorer... (in "\system\app" folder....
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That is the strange thing. I am not using any branded firmware, i came from one, but i thought everything was to be erased after the wipes and formats.
Spunkynitro said:
I can advise using the kernel cleaning script after changing to another kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363738
This will prevent problems that left behind files from the old kernel can cause.
After flashing the file/script install the desired kernel
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I will use this on my next try this weekend.
If i do not understand wrong this is what i need to do:
Review the rom to find a kernel that suits it.
Use the kernel cleaning script
Install the new kernel.
Follow the instructions to flash the desired ROM with all the wipes and formats required.
Anything else?
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
batjon said:
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
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the best stock based rom i have come across is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998701&highlight=phenom
You don't need to flash a stock rom with Odin and your PC, just use CWM. Just follow the instructions on the page, i've pasted them below for your convenience.
***COMING FROM A DIFFERENT ROM A FULL WIPE IS RECOMMENDED***
***FULL WIPE***
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Wipe Cache & Davilk Cache
Flash Rom in CWM
Reboot
[EDIT] "can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on" - yes.
squ89r97 said:
the best stock based rom i have come across is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998701&highlight=phenom
You don't need to flash a stock rom with Odin and your PC, just use CWM. Just follow the instructions on the page, i've pasted them below for your convenience.
***COMING FROM A DIFFERENT ROM A FULL WIPE IS RECOMMENDED***
***FULL WIPE***
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Wipe Cache & Davilk Cache
Flash Rom in CWM
Reboot
[EDIT] "can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on" - yes.
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Thanks man, appreciate it. Thanks for not saying "this has been asked before, moderator close this NOW!"
safe
batjon said:
Thanks man, appreciate it. Thanks for not saying "this has been asked before, moderator close this NOW!"
safe
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You're welcome, you could hit the thanks button seeing as I was so kind
batjon said:
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
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You have to do a megawipe if coming back from 4.2 roms, as these roms change the folder structure of internal storage. Dont forget to backup everything in your internal storage or you will lose them.
Many others have faced problems later by not doing a megawipe.
lefttobleed - pardon my ignorance, can this be done within the ROM manager or is it worth going into recovery to do this? I don't have my phone for a couple of days so I can't currently check settings.
Thanks
batjon said:
lefttobleed - pardon my ignorance, can this be done within the ROM manager or is it worth going into recovery to do this? I don't have my phone for a couple of days so I can't currently check settings.
Thanks
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you have to go into recovery and flash the megawipe aroma file. sorry i dont remember the link for the file. Search for it.
Please note that i am not familiar with rom manager so i dont know whether this can be done with rom manager. I always flash through recovery.
Edit: Please dont try this through rom manager... i feel something might go really wrong.
How do i completely remove the ROM? i have a vodafone 1397 tablet and cant find a stock rom or custom rom for it so i want to completely remove the ROM it has now
lilos01 said:
How do i completely remove the ROM? i have a vodafone 1397 tablet and cant find a stock rom or custom rom for it so i want to completely remove the ROM it has now
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You can full wipe from custom recovery. Enter in custom recovery and wipe system,data, cache,dalvik cache. As you said you can't find stock or custom rom for your android then why you want to remove your current installed rom. Without rom your android become unusable.
i dont have custom rom so no custom recovery is there another way? and the reason i want it removed is because no body answered if they know of a custom rom or stock rom for my device, so i prefer to have no rom on it in this circumstance