Forgive my ignorance, but i have to ask this question for this specific device to make sure that I will not brick my phone.
I bought my phone 3 months ago, it came with 2.3 and I flashed CM7 using the tutorial of this device in the CM wiki site.
Now that the stable CM9 was released, I want to update it.
So I have some questions about how to proceed:
It will be necessary to use fastboot to flash the boot.img again?
Factory reset and wipe data will be needed?
I need to update the baseband (I live in Brazil)?
Assuming I want to downgrade to CM7 (or restore a backup of CM7). Is it possible? Will be complicated?
A future upgrade to CM 9.x, will be simple?
Thank you in advance.
bkteria said:
Forgive my ignorance, but i have to ask this question for this specific device to make sure that I will not brick my phone.
I bought my phone 3 months ago, it came with 2.3 and I flashed CM7 using the tutorial of this device in the CM wiki site.
Now that the stable CM9 was released, I want to update it.
So I have some questions about how to proceed:
It will be necessary to use fastboot to flash the boot.img again?
Factory reset and wipe data will be needed?
I need to update the baseband (I live in Brazil)?
Assuming I want to downgrade to CM7 (or restore a backup of CM7). Is it possible? Will be complicated?
A future upgrade to CM 9.x, will be simple?
Thank you in advance.
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u must flash 4.0.4 stock rom and then flash cm9 kernel and then install the rom from CWM...
flashing 4.0.4 will Reset ur kernel and baseband to default...
and if u want to return to cm7.2 u must flash GB stock rom and then CM7.2 kernel and then the installation...
any more questions??
Hmm...The procedure of flashing CM9 is the same.
As long as you know how to flash CM7,then just follow the guide to flash CM9.
So,flash boot.img via fastboot -> enter CWM -> fully wipe(recommended) -> install rom & Gaaps(for ics) -> reboot & enjoy.
P.S. Your phone will still work without upgrading the baseband,however,it's recommended.
Outlaw13 said:
u must flash 4.0.4 stock rom and then flash cm9 kernel and then install the rom from CWM...
flashing 4.0.4 will Reset ur kernel and baseband to default...
and if u want to return to cm7.2 u must flash GB stock rom and then CM7.2 kernel and then the installation...
any more questions??
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I see...
What a pain...
Well i see you use CM 9 in your mini pro, Considering that i will need to search a tutorial to flash stock ICS, do you think CM 9 it's worth the effort, or is better stick to CM 7.2 until CM 10 is released. Since CM team announce that will be no further develop to CM 9 (only bug fixes and security updates)?
noradoor said:
Hmm...The procedure of flashing CM9 is the same.
As long as you know how to flash CM7,then just follow the guide to flash CM9.
So,flash boot.img via fastboot -> enter CWM -> fully wipe(recommended) -> install rom & Gaaps(for ics) -> reboot & enjoy.
P.S. Your phone will still work without upgrading the baseband,however,it's recommended.
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You mean this way i don't need to flash stock ICS. But is recommended to update the baseband, right? Pardon the ignorance but how do i do that?
bkteria said:
I see...
What a pain...
Well i see you use CM 9 in your mini pro, Considering that i will need to search a tutorial to flash stock ICS, do you think CM 9 it's worth the effort, or is better stick to CM 7.2 until CM 10 is released. Since CM team announce that will be no further develop to CM 9 (only bug fixes and security updates)?
You mean this way i don't need to flash stock ICS. But is recommended to update the baseband, right? Pardon the ignorance but how do i do that?
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That's right.You don't need to flash stock rom.
All you have to do is follow this update guide,and I think you have already done it when flashing CM7.
And you can go back to CM7 from CM9 anytime,just do the same thing.
The baseband is recommended by developers,but I'd suggest you not update it so soon.Because the baseband(72) may cause your battery drain faster,which means your phone will work fine without updating it.
Good luck.
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That's right.You don't need to flash stock rom.
All you have to do is follow this ,and I think you have already done it when flashing CM7.
And you can go back to CM7 from CM9 anytime,just do the same thing.
The baseband is recommended by developers,but I'd suggest you not update it so soon.Because the baseband(72) may cause your battery drain faster,which means your phone will work fine without updating it.
Good luck.
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much thanks, work like a charm.
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Hello there!
I'm a n00b at this, and I just managed to flash a custom kernel on my Optimus one. (I needed it for overclocking)
I was wondering, what the most stable Gingerbread ROM is, for the Optimus one right now? I heard the unofficial CM7 ROM is a bit unstable
Also, can anyone give me instructions on how to use the ROM? Can I use ROM Manager?
Or should I boot into the clockwork mod recovery and flash zips from there?
Thanks in advance!
Go to this link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?f=XGKNWZQJ
look for CWM 3.1.0.0, flash it ( I didnt use Rom Manager)
than look for CM7, wipe dalvik/wipe everything, than flash that rom....it's not to bad of a rom
1.All roms based on official 2.3.3 are stable,while cm7 roms have some minor bugs.
2.Rom manager is a tool to install clockworkmod recovery directly.
3.now u can flash zip from cwm.
Thanks a lot for the replies folks!
I'll try out the official 2.3.3 ROM now.
What about Megatron? I know it's froyo, but the performance is supposed to be top notch Is it stable enough?
And another n00b question, don't mind,
If I flash any of these ROMs, official 2.3.3 or CM7 or Megatron, do I retain root access?
sp1408 said:
Thanks a lot for the replies folks!
I'll try out the official 2.3.3 ROM now.
What about Megatron? I know it's froyo, but the performance is supposed to be top notch Is it stable enough?
And another n00b question, don't mind,
If I flash any of these ROMs, official 2.3.3 or CM7 or Megatron, do I retain root access?
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Go to the link that Jrhodes85 gave you and download both ClockworkMod 3.1.0.0 and AmonRA 2.2.1a, since you'll need to switch from one to the other depending on the ROM that you want to flash. As a very general rule older ROMs (like Megatron or LOL) need AmonRA, whereas newer ROMs (most 2.2.2 and 2.3.x based ROMs) will need ClockWorkMod (still you have to check the specific ROM post as they usually specify which recovery you need). Remember that these recoveries are ZIP-flashable, meaning that you can switch from one to the other simply by flashing from recovery (that is, you can be using Clockworkmod and flash AmonRA using the flash zip option and once you reboot into recovery you'll have your new recovery and viceversa).
I've tried most of the ROMs around here (except the 2.3's) and for me the most stable/better battery life is definitely LOL 1.4.2, still the best way to know is test them yourself (as every user is different).
Regarding the "root access" question if you flash any of the unofficial 2.3.x you'll keep root access, the only way that I think you'll lose root access is if you flash an official LG ROM. Keep in mind that that process is different since you won't be using a custom recovery but a tool called KDZ. I would advice to go that way only when you feel pretty comfortable flashing unofficial ROMs back and forth.
The other thing to keep in mind is that for ROMs "based" on the official 2.3.3 code there's an additional step that involves flashing a new "baseband" (this doesnt applies if you just want to flash any of the unofficial 2.3.4 ROMs like Andy's or Mik's CM7). The baseband flashing involves additional tools to the custom recovery so proceed with caution.
So if I flash any kind of stock Gingerbread ROM, I'll have to do the baseband?
(Is there and "unofficial stock Gingerbread ROM", without bugs? I wouldn't know )
So if I use kdz and flash an official Gingerbread ROM, I'll lose recovery and root right?
Can I use ROM Manager to get the CM7 mod or Megatron or the stock GB? Or should I flash from cwm?
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So if I flash any kind of stock Gingerbread ROM, I'll have to do the baseband?
(Is there and "unofficial stock Gingerbread ROM", without bugs? I wouldn't know )
So if I use kdz and flash an official Gingerbread ROM, I'll lose recovery and root right?
Can I use ROM Manager to get the CM7 mod or Megatron or the stock GB? Or should I flash from cwm?
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See below. Other than that, all of this has been answered about zillion times.
http://goo.gl/HJ2Gw
But what about ROM Manager? Can I use it to flash CM7 or Megatron?
And I have cwm installed. I've done a backup with it. Is this enough? how is it different from a Nandroid backup?
Also, is it necessary to partition my sd card for the same? Or can I move apps to it later on, by some other means?
(Pardon me, this is the first ROM I'm flashing )
Please read the dictionary and faq. Your questions have been answered previously. But, you don't need rom manager if you already have cwm. You also don't need to partition your sd card if you don't want to use a2sd/data2sd.
You will also need titanium for apps backup. There are other apps for contacts and messages backup.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
All of them are somewhat unstable, or buggy, but so is the official stock firmware I say CM7 6.5.5.
hey guys,
so after reading the CM9 install guide, looks like I need to flash the stock ICS first. I'm currently using MIUI 2.1.7 which is still gingerbread.
I went to the stock ICS firmwares:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
But didn't see any North American or Canada firmwares, does it matter if I get the Argentina one, or can anyone direct me to a North American version.
Another question is, after I flash the stock ICS, will I still have my root and CWM?
Thanks,
eclipse
eclipse245 said:
so after reading the CM9 install guide, looks like I need to flash the stock ICS first. I'm currently using MIUI 2.1.7 which is still gingerbread.
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Incorrect, just flash cm9.
I can go from MIUI gingerbread, straight to the latest CM9?
So just follow the flashing instructions I guess, and skip all the other nonsense?
If you're flashing through CWM there is a long and complex process to flashing such a complicated ROM:
Step 1. Factory reset/ wipe cache/ wipe dalvik cache
Step 2. Flash CM9
EDIT: Remember to keep breathing whilst you do it, sometimes I need to focus so intently on the complex process I forget.
One more question, if I wanted to update CM9 via Rom Manager, to a newer nightly, would any data/apps/contacts be lost or reset, or is it just an update?
Nightlies are just an update, no need for a wipe.
eclipse245 said:
One more question, if I wanted to update CM9 via Rom Manager, to a newer nightly, would any data/apps/contacts be lost or reset, or is it just an update?
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Don't use rom manager, I've been hearing bad things about it. Just use cwm recovery. And no data would be lost, just don't data wipe / factory reset in cwm recovery
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Alright cool, worked fine
thanks a lot guys!
Dear reader,
I've currently been using Cyanomod for 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
My phone is rooted and everything (which took a little while )
Everything is running perfectly fine, but i would like to update my phone to android 4.0+ (whatever the lastest compatible version might be)
How should i go about this?
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
TJ007 said:
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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Do i need to re-root my phone when i install a new Rom? Or should i just install it through recovery?
Rom's are pre rooted (expect stock, stock BASED roms ARE pre-rooted), once you've installed the rom through cwm, it will be rooted and ready.
cashtecz said:
Dear reader,
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app
mikii100297 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
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cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
nh1402 said:
If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
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Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
sarangkunte05 said:
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app
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When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
cashtecz said:
Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
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The fastest way to flash a kernel is to use the program called flashtool, click on the lightening bolt, select Fastboot mode, then select kernel to flash find the kernel you want to flash and it should be done within literally 2 seconds. once Flashtool gives you the all clear, disconnect your phone from usb, restart phone, and there you go, the old kernel will be overwritten, and so will that kernel's cwm version, with the one from the new kernel.
Try FXP138
cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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i would also suggest you to try FXP138 which is CM9.1 Android 4.0.4, Its pretty smooth and the brightness bug seems to be resolved:laugh: in FXP138 here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409053
Also here is a link for ROM comparison - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843741
Hope this helps!
FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi
cashtecz said:
When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
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1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
ramakrishnanjk said:
1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
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Nevermind, i figured it out!
cashtecz said:
Nevermind, i figured it out!
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Hey,
Everything is installed and running, however i am wondering about just one thing.
Whenever i reboot my phone i get, right after imputting my sim code, a Unlock Network SIM message.
What is this and how can i solve it?
Regards,
(oops just realized i made a double post, apologies!)
So, I'm a pretty average custom rom user of an x10a.
I've flashed and tweaked out with several gingerbread roms, without any issues.
Recently I found about the newer 4.1.2 roms for the x10 from late December. And I was wondering, 'cause I want to update to one of those, I understand that they're flashed in the same way 2.3 roms are. But, my xRecovery is the 3.0 gingerbread ready version. So I don't know if it will work at all after I've installed one of the Jelly Bean roms.
So I'm kindly asking anybody who knows on the forum if it will still work after I flash to 4.1.2. 'Cause I'm not certain which rom of the two I found is better for me. And I want to test them both out, but of that of course I'd need xRecovery working.
In short I'm just asking for a y/n answer on will xRecovery for the Xperia x10 work after I've installed a 4.1 custom rom, or will I have to go back to stock 2.3.3 and re-root and unlock my bootloader again?
Big thanks to anybody who replies This is the first post I made here, and probably the only one I'll never need.
Nebri said:
So, I'm a pretty average custom rom user of an x10a.
I've flashed and tweaked out with several gingerbread roms, without any issues.
Recently I found about the newer 4.1.2 roms for the x10 from late December. And I was wondering, 'cause I want to update to one of those, I understand that they're flashed in the same way 2.3 roms are. But, my xRecovery is the 3.0 gingerbread ready version. So I don't know if it will work at all after I've installed one of the Jelly Bean roms.
So I'm kindly asking anybody who knows on the forum if it will still work after I flash to 4.1.2. 'Cause I'm not certain which rom of the two I found is better for me. And I want to test them both out, but of that of course I'd need xRecovery working.
In short I'm just asking for a y/n answer on will xRecovery for the Xperia x10 work after I've installed a 4.1 custom rom, or will I have to go back to stock 2.3.3 and re-root and unlock my bootloader again?
Big thanks to anybody who replies This is the first post I made here, and probably the only one I'll never need.
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copy your choice of rom, ics/jb into your sd card. install the appropriate kernel via flashtool. all ics/jb kernels includes CWM so you should have no problem installing these roms granted that you have unlocked bootloader.
mrd7rs said:
copy your choice of rom, ics/jb into your sd card. install the appropriate kernel via flashtool. all ics/jb kernels includes CWM so you should have no problem installing these roms granted that you have unlocked bootloader.
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Well, yeah, I know that, thanks ^^" but, I guess my post was too long for the question to be understandable. I was actually asking if xRecovery will still work fine After I've installed an ICS/JB rom. Surprised somebody replied so quickly o.o thanks.
Nebri said:
Well, yeah, I know that, thanks ^^" but, I guess my post was too long for the question to be understandable. I was actually asking if xRecovery will still work fine After I've installed an ICS/JB rom. Surprised somebody replied so quickly o.o thanks.
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Oh, oh, sorry! WOW, I need to focus when reading! I'm really sorry! Thanks for the help good to know. :good:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
Ultimategeppie said:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
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Thank you, glad to see that the community here is always willing to help!
Tried both of the roms today, and it worked like a charm! Neat that I didn't know each kernel came with custom recovery images.
Thank you for the help Cheers mate!
Ultimategeppie said:
It can be done, but it depends on which kernel you flash.
Some kernels only contain CWM, while others contain xRecovery and CWM.
But you can always flash a kernel that has xRecovery (Like Doomkernel of ferkernel 3.6), and thus you have xRecovery.
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Hi
Can flash ICS/JB rom using xrecovery in Doomkernel? Thanks
I'm not sure mate, I don't think Doomlord's kernel is compatible with anything but 2.3, but don't take my word on it.
IDreadman said:
Hi
Can flash ICS/JB rom using xrecovery in Doomkernel? Thanks
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What you must understand is that a Rom comes with some installation scripts. CWM and xRecovery will able or not to understand those scripts.
In order to be able to flash a ICS or JB rom from xRecovery it means that the rom has to been prepared to be flashed thanks to xRecovery.
The Recovery "manager" are provided with the kernels, so there shouldn't be anything to ask about xRecovery or CWM regarding Roms,
just flash the kernel that works with your rom and you'll get the correct recovery to install the ROM from.
The only exception is that on some phone, the CM10 kernel doesn't want to go into recovery before flashing CM10 Rom (happened to me when coming from stock gb), so you have to flash CM9 kernel, install CM10 rom and reflash CM10 kernel.
The question of xRecovery and CWM is more when you try to flash some libraries after the installation of the Rom.
So regarding this question, there's no ICS or JB roms (that I know of) that have a xRecovery scripts.
Okay, so this is an *extra* noobish question, but I just wanted to be 100% sure of things before I did anything.
Is it safe to flash CM 10.1 from Android 4.0.4? My Galaxy S2 isn't wanting to update to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4 for whatever reason, but seeing as CM 10.1 will be a clean flash, will it matter?
I didn't think it would have, seeing as (from what I understand) it completely replaces the OS, but I just wanted to check before doing anything, just in case. After all, I don't really want to do anything to my phone like that without being 100% sure on everything first
I had 4.0.4 and went to cm 9 them to cm10.1 nightly. Just flash and wipe cache and dalv in cwm then reboot. Dont full wipe
After cm installed you can full wipe.
Make sure flash is successful to cm befor full wipe.
alliance 7.3
apollo 4.5 extreme v2
I9100
As your on 4.0.4 flash a custom kernel like siyah before you do anything and don't wipe data in cwm.
AskingAlex said:
Okay, so this is an *extra* noobish question, but I just wanted to be 100% sure of things before I did anything.
Is it safe to flash CM 10.1 from Android 4.0.4? My Galaxy S2 isn't wanting to update to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4 for whatever reason, but seeing as CM 10.1 will be a clean flash, will it matter?
I didn't think it would have, seeing as (from what I understand) it completely replaces the OS, but I just wanted to check before doing anything, just in case. After all, I don't really want to do anything to my phone like that without being 100% sure on everything first
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Hey buddy,
!!!first of all please just do a Backup of all, so that u always (99% of cases) can go back.!!!
!!!That for backup all apps and save them backuped folder and all other important files to PC!!!
After that u should root ur phone (CWM comes with it - replaces the recovery mode)
the un can copy all files to sd card and can flash the zip's BUT only with a full factory reset. (this is the most reason for problems alter on)
For more infos please check the newbie sections.
PS: This is only the easiest and fastest way. This maybe isn't the most secure one, as u dodn't update the android version before etc...
But it should work anyway
PPS: An exactly guide for flashway u find in my supported i9100 RootBox-thread (signature) in my Help-Index [FLASH]
CHEERS
Right, so I've already flashed Siyah V5.0.1 Kernel, and have made a backup of my data using CWM.
Hmm, should I just install the CM 10.1 using the CWM Rom installer? Or would this not work seeing as I'm not running the latest version of my phone?
AskingAlex said:
Right, so I've already flashed Siyah V5.0.1 Kernel, and have made a backup of my data using CWM.
Hmm, should I just install the CM 10.1 using the CWM Rom installer? Or would this not work seeing as I'm not running the latest version of my phone?
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As I said it should work.
Keep in mind to do the full wipe and flash Gapps after rom.
Much success
CHEERS
Sent from my GT-I9100 with RootBox