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ok so i rooted my s2 , then i put the stock kernel back in .
is there a guide to show me what i have to do next ,because if i try putting my phone into download mode and try to back up the current rom or even try to install the miui rom .
all i get is a error saying failed to verify etc
can someone direct me to a guide showing me how to prep the s2 after rooting it so that i can change the rom on it .i have tried to find something showing me but cant seem to find a detailed guide
thanks in advance
You do not use download mode and Odin for flashing roms your lucky you haven't bricked it.
To flash a rom you need clockwork recovery so you need to flash a kernel that has clockwork embedded the reboot to recovery backup wipe and flash new rom
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All the specific rom threads have detailed step-by-step instructions in their own threads. Which one are you trying to install?
Ok maybe this is the right place to ask another newbie question. I rooted my phone with hellcats' kernel (KF1). So now can I install any ROM. The reason I ask is coz I want to flash Litening ROM XXKG3 (i currently have stock ROM 2.3.3) and am confused if I need to have kernel KG3 in order to do so. Thanks in advance.
Rockin_Zombie said:
All the specific rom threads have detailed step-by-step instructions in their own threads. Which one are you trying to install?
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thanks for the reply , the rom i fancy putting on is the miui rom
thanks for the reply , the rom i fancy putting on is the miui rom
Then go to that post read it all understand what you are doing .
Follow the instructions dont make it up .
Install instructions:
- Reboot to CWM
- if you are coming from other rom (full wipe): wipe /system, /cache, /data and Dalvik-cache
- upgrade: wipe /system
- install zip from SD-card, select MIUI-1.X.X-beta.zip
Note that it is a beta Rom at your own risk .
jje
Hey everyone,
First of all, i apologize if any of what i'm asking here is stuff that has been covered before. I have been searching myself for answers for the last several days and have found plenty of good info, but i am new to android and i think i need to ask some question to help get a base level understanding of what i need to do. I am a bit nervous about bricking my phone so i maybe haven't been as adventurous trying to get everything running as god intended.
Firstly, i have used and understand Odin, using it to flash roms and such. I have rooted the phone and installed ROM Manager and clockworkmod 4.0.1.5 on the phone, but when i boot into recovery mode, it is still on the android recovery 3e and i cannot do the update.zip, I get signature verification failed. Now i KNOW this is cause of the android recovery 3e, and i have found this issue has been encountered plenty before, but my confusion is in some of the solutions i have found. Mainly the terminology and how the steps directly apply to the phone. For example, I found on another forum thread :
1- Copy the Zimage from your rooted kernel and paste it to SD card of your phone.
2- Flash the Stock kernel via Odin to get rid of Yellow triangle.
3- Flash the Zip file (Zimage) via CWM which you've already pasted in Step 1.
i don't really understand what the zimage is. Why do i need it, what IS it frankly? Where do i get it or a stock kernel for my phone. Does versioning matter much? i read that for the most part the kernels are almost identical to each other, and the fact all i really need is for the android recovery mode to be 2e or whatever it is (so it will not do the signature check on the update.zip file), that i don't really need to pay much attention to the actual kernel version.
What i really need i guess is for someone to break it down for me and either explain the steps or give me a detailed step by step on how to get clockworkmod recovery working so i can proceed with the cyanogen mod running on phone (not enjoying touchwiz at all).
Again, sorry if i am giving anyone spasms at my noobish-ness, but i have been searching for my answers for a day or two now and i haven't been able to find anything that really tells me what i need to know.
Phone : GT-I9100M
Android : 2.3.3
Kernal : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL
Build : GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Thanks
riccochet said:
Hey everyone,
clockworkmod 4.0.1.5 on the phone, but when i boot into recovery mode, it is still on the android recovery 3e
That means you have not installed it flash CWM and \Root from here .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Beware of following instructions from a separate rom to the one you are flashing .
1- Copy the Zimage from your rooted kernel and paste it to SD card of your phone.
2- Flash the Stock kernel via Odin to get rid of Yellow triangle.
3- Flash the Zip file (Zimage) via CWM which you've already pasted in Step 1.
i don't really understand what the zimage is.
ZImage is the kernel .
Why do i need it, what IS it frankly? Where do i get it or a stock kernel for my phone. Does versioning matter much? i read that for the most part the kernels are almost identical to each other, and the fact all i really need is for the android recovery mode to be 2e or whatever it is (so it will not do the signature check on the update.zip file), that i don't really need to pay much attention to the actual kernel version.
You are confusing yourself .
Flash correct CWM from above link .
Choose the custom rom and follow the instructions posted for that rom .
CyanogenMod as the man says
Warning : Not for new users, flash this build only if you know what you are doing !!!
#Followed by his install instructions ~~~
jje
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Thanks for the reply. I have been doing more reading and i think i am understanding the rooting process a bit better.
I looked at the link you posted (thanks for that, i saw the forum post for the i9000 but i never could find the i9100 post for some reason) and i DO have another question after reading through a good chunk of the posts on it.
There is no CF Root for my kernel, but the reply that was made to someone else with my kernel version was :
"Flash the Stock 2.3.4 ROM (XXKG5, XXKG6 or XXKG7) and root with CF-Root-XXKG6."
I understand that process and how it works but i thought you were only supposed to flash roms based on your firmware version? My KDD kernel version is running on 2.3.3
Will this cause any issues if i flash the stock 2.3.4 ROM?
Download cm7 zip for the newest nightly.
Copy it to internal sd card.
Flash any cf root kernel
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and cache, you will lose all your data on your phone, so backup sms (I recommend sms backup +), also you will lose App data so you might want to back that up first using something like titanium backup.
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
Chose install zip from sd card
Select the cm7 zip
Reboot
If you get stuck at the boot screen go back into recovery and flash the zip again
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Thanks Veyka.
I think i'm ok with the CM7 install process. I am probably going to wait until i really feel like i understand the whole process from front to back before i start messing with that though.
I can't get to that point yet however since i haven't been able to get CWM recovery working yet. I have the Android Recovery 3e, which will not install from zip files that aren't digitally signed.
So i'm trying to get CF Root installed and working, however, as mentioned in my previous post there is no CF Root for my kernel. I would like it clarified if it is ok for me to flash to a 2.3.4 stock ROM (i'm running 2.3.3) and then use a CF root for a the new ROM.
I was under the impression that this was not a good idea.
If i should not be doing this, is there a recommended way to upgrade my firmware to 2.3.4 so i can use a newer CF Root?
Thanks
Pick a new stock rom, I would go for kg6, flash it via odin.
Then flash the kg6 CF root kernel via odin and you will have cwm recovery.
Don't put the pit into odin and don't tick repartition or update bootloader.
There is a good thread with all the info you need on flashing stock roms with odin and a list of all avaliable roms.
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Thanks for all the help. I was able to make sense of the process (which is actually quite simple, just needed to put it all together in my head to make sense) and get everything done.
Appreciate all the help!
veyka said:
Download cm7 zip for the newest nightly.
Copy it to internal sd card.
Flash any cf root kernel
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and cache, you will lose all your data on your phone, so backup sms (I recommend sms backup +), also you will lose App data so you might want to back that up first using something like titanium backup.
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
Chose install zip from sd card
Select the cm7 zip
Reboot
If you get stuck at the boot screen go back into recovery and flash the zip again
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Hi,
I have rooted my phone using the quick root guide found here and therefore I have my stock kernel back w/ root. Do I need to install a cf root kernel?
Also, when the new ROM gets flashed how does one recover the apps and data lost?
NABNAP said:
Hi,
I have rooted my phone using the quick root guide found here and therefore I have my stock kernel back w/ root. Do I need to install a cf root kernel?
Also, when the new ROM gets flashed how does one recover the apps and data lost?
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Use Titanium Backup PRO for your app. You can backup all of them then restore on any rom.
Is there anything that Titanium Backup doesn't back up for which I need to use another application?
Thanks.
NABNAP said:
Is there anything that Titanium Backup doesn't back up for which I need to use another application?
Thanks.
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sms.. use another app to backup your sms.. for example sms backup as mentioned before..
Hello..I am really new and noob to rooting lol. This was my first time rooting and running a custom rom on my Ace. So I went for CM7.1 Cyano Ace. So here the description goes..
When i bought the phone i didn't check what it was, just I remember it was 2.3.4 in Malaysia. I got an update from Kies which took me to 2.3.4 KQ6. In the Cyano Ace thread, it was mentioned that I need to have 2.3.4 KPB or higher. I checked on Samfirmware that KPB and KQ6 are from the same region and KQ6 is an update. So i installed Cyano Ace by placing the zip file at my SD card, wiping data then installing it.
Now my question is, how do i revert back to KQ6. Shall i have to download the CSC KQ5 from Samfirmware and just flash it with odin ? If i do so, shall i have to wipe my current data and dalvik cache ? Or I have to revert back to stock Froyo which was for the earlier Aces ?
Sorry for the noobest question, but I am new at these lol. It will be really great Iif anyones elaborately helps me how to revert back.
Suggestion...
I think you can wipe your data and cache, and flash it using ODIN, just a suggestion coz I've never tried other roms than the stock one waiting for official Cyanogen
dunhill1410 said:
Hello..I am really new and noob to rooting lol. This was my first time rooting and running a custom rom on my Ace. So I went for CM7.1 Cyano Ace. So here the description goes..
When i bought the phone i didn't check what it was, just I remember it was 2.3.4 in Malaysia. I got an update from Kies which took me to 2.3.4 KQ6. In the Cyano Ace thread, it was mentioned that I need to have 2.3.4 KPB or higher. I checked on Samfirmware that KPB and KQ6 are from the same region and KQ6 is an update. So i installed Cyano Ace by placing the zip file at my SD card, wiping data then installing it.
Now my question is, how do i revert back to KQ6. Shall i have to download the CSC KQ5 from Samfirmware and just flash it with odin ? If i do so, shall i have to wipe my current data and dalvik cache ? Or I have to revert back to stock Froyo which was for the earlier Aces ?
Sorry for the noobest question, but I am new at these lol. It will be really great Iif anyones elaborately helps me how to revert back.
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1.Download any full package odin firmware(multiple tar files) you want.
2,Wipe data,cache and dalvik cache.
3.Flash with odin.
dunhill1410 said:
Now my question is, how do i revert back to KQ6. Shall i have to download the CSC KQ5 from Samfirmware and just flash it with odin ? If i do so, shall i have to wipe my current data and dalvik cache ? Or I have to revert back to stock Froyo which was for the earlier Aces ?
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This is what I would do:
1. Download firmware files from samfirmware.com (now www.sammobile.com; stock ROMs available for download on the forums, for the time being).
2. Flash with Odin.
Thanks all of you..but the firmware I have downloaded, It's an one package file i guess..S5830DDKQ5 it's the firmware. Won't there be a problem if i flash it, i don't know how to flash one package actually lol. Because there is no OPS file inside it ..
dunhill1410 said:
Thanks all of you..but the firmware I have downloaded, It's an one package file i guess..S5830DDKQ5 it's the firmware. Won't there be a problem if i flash it, i don't know how to flash one package actually lol. Because there is no OPS file inside it ..
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Just use another firmware's OPS.
Open up Odin, check the One Package option, then browse for the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the One Package field (bottom-most field, if you can't find it).
Then START and wait as you normally would.
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For safe flashing, I think, it should be use the full package. In the firmware downloaded rar file, should have: APBOOT*, CODE*, *CSC*, MODEM*. If there is no OPS file, it can be downloaded separately. Stock Ace rom use COOPER ops, I think.
You are right dianpadi. But i couldn't find such firmware based on the current rom. I did as the above people said like adeklipse. Now after flashing with Odin, the Samsung Animation just comes up and stays stuck at there, a bootloop I assume. So is it bricked ? I have my last roms backup on my SD card. Can i revert back to CM7 rom from recovery by selecting update after wiping it ? Any solution guys ? :/
*Edit: Everything is fine now. When the bootloop occurred, i went to the recovery mode and then wiped cache and user data..wala ! Then the phone booted just fine..I'm now updating to the newest KQ6 firmware via kies. Thanks to all of you guys specially doctorace92, Curius7 and adeklipse. I've now learned a few things lol. Another query, is my phone still rooted ?
dunhill1410 said:
You are right dianpadi. But i couldn't find such firmware based on the current rom. I did as the above people said like adeklipse. Now after flashing with Odin, the Samsung Animation just comes up and stays stuck at there, a bootloop I assume. So is it bricked ? I have my last roms backup on my SD card. Can i revert back to CM7 rom from recovery by selecting update after wiping it ? Any solution guys ? :/
*Edit: Everything is fine now. When the bootloop occurred, i went to the recovery mode and then wiped cache and user data..wala ! Then the phone booted just fine..I'm now updating to the newest KQ6 firmware via kies. Thanks to all of you guys specially doctorace92, Curius7 and adeklipse. I've now learned a few things lol. Another query, is my phone still rooted ?
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No. When u flash a stock rom, ur root goes with d custom rom. U will have to root again.
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Hello people
I recently tried installing CyanogenMod 10 on my intl Galaxy Player 5.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
Some things about my phone:
I recently rooted it and i am able to enter download or recovery mode, i have the intl model and im currently running:
This ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623529
And this KERNEL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Everytime i get an assert failed error (yes formatting does not help.....) and when installing the kernel within the thread i bricked my phone....
I was able to recover it but i dont wanna brick my phone again so any help and/or detailted instructions how to get that rom installed would be appreciated.
When i was trying to flash, thought it was with Odin. My programme crashed upon NaNDwrite....
Thanks in advance, hope someone can help me out!
Maarten0009 said:
Hello people
I recently tried installing CyanogenMod 10 on my intl Galaxy Player 5.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
Some things about my phone:
I recently rooted it and i am able to enter download or recovery mode, i have the intl model and im currently running:
This ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623529
And this KERNEL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Everytime i get an assert failed error (yes formatting does not help.....) and when installing the kernel within the thread i bricked my phone....
I was able to recover it but i dont wanna brick my phone again so any help and/or detailted instructions how to get that rom installed would be appreciated.
When i was trying to flash, thought it was with Odin. My programme crashed upon NaNDwrite....
Thanks in advance, hope someone can help me out!
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Umm, if I'm understanding correctly, you installed the ROM- CM10, that is- and/or kernel via Odin. CM10 and the Mercurius kernel are zip files (.tar, .pit and the like are for Odin, not zips...if I understood correctly).
You want to place the ROM and the GAPPS zips on your actual SD card. Make sure the SD card is working properly. Reset and go to CWM (Power+Vol up).
Then, accd to the instructions on the CM10 page:
"Installation:
Reboot to CWM
Make a Nandroid (optional, but recommended)
Format /system if you had a different GApps package installed
Install ROM
Install GAPPS if you just formatted /system
Wipe data/factory reset if you are coming from Gingerbread
Reboot
??? (wait a while...)
Profit"
I'd say make a backup before doing any of this, but I'm assuming you're beyond that point....But before going on to CM10, it might be a good idea to recover your device first and back it up. Maybe flash a GB rom via CWM or Odin before proceeding to CM10, making a backup just in case...
Ok
alljokingaside said:
Umm, if I'm understanding correctly, you installed the ROM- CM10, that is- and/or kernel via Odin. CM10 and the Mercurius kernel are zip files (.tar, .pit and the like are for Odin, not zips...if I understood correctly).
You want to place the ROM and the GAPPS zips on your actual SD card. Make sure the SD card is working properly. Reset and go to CWM (Power+Vol up).
Then, accd to the instructions on the CM10 page:
"Installation:
Reboot to CWM
Make a Nandroid (optional, but recommended)
Format /system if you had a different GApps package installed
Install ROM
Install GAPPS if you just formatted /system
Wipe data/factory reset if you are coming from Gingerbread
Reboot
??? (wait a while...)
Profit"
I'd say make a backup before doing any of this, but I'm assuming you're beyond that point....But before going on to CM10, it might be a good idea to recover your device first and back it up. Maybe flash a GB rom via CWM or Odin before proceeding to CM10, making a backup just in case...
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Well, i did not use the .zip on odin, i flashed the alternate kernel linked.
So i googled a bit and found out i needed CWM6 for CM10, but im running CWM5. How can i update this? on the site i couldnt find the Galaxy Player supported! thnx in advance
Maarten0009 said:
Well, i did not use the .zip on odin, i flashed the alternate kernel linked.
So i googled a bit and found out i needed CWM6 for CM10, but im running CWM5. How can i update this? on the site i couldnt find the Galaxy Player supported! thnx in advance
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Just flash CM10 kernel zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109674
from CWM5 and then reboot CMW and you will have CWM6..then just install CM10 rom.
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would he have to flash the kernel first, though? I'm unfamiliar with rjs, but am assuming that rjs version of CWM would be identical to entropys version of CWM, which means that he could just flash the CM10 ROM since it has the kernel baked in.
When I upgraded from Chip -> CM10, I just flashed via CWM, upgrading both the ROM and CWM in the process.
alljokingaside said:
would he have to flash the kernel first, though? I'm unfamiliar with rjs, but am assuming that rjs version of CWM would be identical to entropys version of CWM, which means that he could just flash the CM10 ROM since it has the kernel baked in.
When I upgraded from Chip -> CM10, I just flashed via CWM, upgrading both the ROM and CWM in the process.
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i used rj's kernel and had to go from GB to ICS to JB or else i would get an assert error
iurnait said:
i used rj's kernel and had to go from GB to ICS to JB or else i would get an assert error
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I remember Dkonzig mentioning this, that the path to JB was through ICS, but for my US device, I just flashed directly to GB. I remember another Int'l GB user who flashed directly to JB and was fine. this is peculiar.
so two methods to choose from, I suppose.
Hi all
I have S2 with 2.3... I wanna flash new rom....before that what ar the things I should do ?
1. Root
2. Flash CWM recovery
3. Flash new rom
OR
1. flash CWM recovery bu Odin
2. Root
3. Flash new rom
which one is correct ?
thanks
First, find out which variant ( e.g. I9100G or I9100?) you have, files you will flash will differ according to that, and if i were you, i would flash the stock JB first just to be safe, and then just flash a stock kernel with custom recovery, then you can flash anything you want.
1. Search.
Install latest version of Kies.
Backup everything you want.
Connect phone via USB.
Check for latest version, few clicks, sit back & relax.
Really don't need to root to update.
Dwars said:
Hi all
I have S2 with 2.3... I wanna flash new rom....before that what ar the things I should do ?
1. Root
2. Flash CWM recovery
3. Flash new rom
OR
1. flash CWM recovery bu Odin
2. Root
3. Flash new rom
which one is correct ?
thanks
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Hi,
It's a noob question but don't worry since everyone used to be a noob
I would forget rooting or CWM or ODIN completley. Just download Samsung Kies from their website and it will update it for you to the latest version which happens to be 4.1.2 for S2. It's a lot less riskier than rooting and flashing. Good luck!
A lot of suggestions here that don't answer his/her questions..
@OP: there are guides everywhere. I assume you didn't read them as good as you should, otherwise you didn't have to ask them. Root your device if you really want to, and the things like CWM and flashing afterwards should become clear to you since they're all explained in these same guides. Good luck.