Hi,
I am considering flashing CM10 to an AT&T S3. There is a post on an Android blog which states the following regarding flashing CM10:
Create a NANDroid backup to backup your current ROM. In case there is something that doesn’t work out with this ROM, you can always revert to your old ROM.
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If I create this NANDroid backup with clockworkmod, can I simply restore back to it after flashing CM10 to revert to stock? No other steps other than selecting backup/restore in clockworkmod?
I was running CM7 on an Atrix 4G and had created a NANDroid backup but later learned that to restore stock I would need to either flash a fruitcake from the house of pudding or flash the riskier SBF, or something like that. I never tried because I never felt comfortable enough with the processes.
Now I am just wondering if the revert-to-stock process for AT&T S3 from CM10 would be the same. If there is a revert guide please point me to it. I've found comprehensive CM10 flashing guides but not revert ones.
Thanks!
I'm about to go out to dinner and don't have time to explain this, but you should really google the different regional versions of the GS3 before asking advice on flashing your AT&T version.
kcaz said:
I'm about to go out to dinner and don't have time to explain this, but you should really google the different regional versions of the GS3 before asking advice on flashing your AT&T version.
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I have Googled and Google, both before posting and after. Perhaps my Web searching skills are horrible.
Regardless, I have not found someone who has switched between CM10 and stock on an AT&T S3 or a tutorial detailing the steps to revert. Until I find some more info I am hesitant to flash.
techphets said:
I have Googled and Google, both before posting and after. Perhaps my Web searching skills are horrible.
Regardless, I have not found someone who has switched between CM10 and stock on an AT&T S3 or a tutorial detailing the steps to revert. Until I find some more info I am hesitant to flash.
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I think what the poster was asking is do you have an International SGS3 I9300 or some other phone . Firmware from I9300 may brick non I9300 devices .
You mention AT &T S3 = not this forum phone ????
Many users mistakenly do such that is why we have a sticky .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338
jje
Understood, who can I contact to have the post moved to the appropriate forum? Assuming there is a forum for for my device, that is. If not I suppose deleting the post would be best.
techphets said:
Understood, who can I contact to have the post moved to the appropriate forum? Assuming there is a forum for for my device, that is. If not I suppose deleting the post would be best.
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Theres actualy an at&t sgIII specific forum. Ask a mod if this forum to move it. Or create a new thread there if no one does it.
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Hi all, oddly, I can't seem to find a clear answer to this from searching and Google. Does the SII have a separate recovery partition? I see chainfire has created a customised CWM to be deployed with his kernel, but I was puzzled by this as coming from a HTC world, I was wondering how CWM backups up the ROM partitions (or more importantly restores them) if they are in use.
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no one?
I would also like to know how this works. Coming from 3 previous HTC phones and buying a SGS2 tomorrow, I wouldn't mind finding out how to root, nandroid and flash correctly.
I know all about Odin already.
Is this the only way?
MrBadgerMilk said:
I would also like to know how this works. Coming from 3 previous HTC phones and buying a SGS2 tomorrow, I wouldn't mind finding out how to root, nandroid and flash correctly.
I know all about Odin already.
Is this the only way?
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Then why not read the guides in the development section? step by step guides.
There is also a search function in these forums.
Not being rude, but you are asking to be spoonfed when there are good, well written proven guides to all your questions.
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Then why not read the guides in the development section? step by step guides.
There is also a search function in these forums.
Not being rude, but you are asking to be spoonfed when there are good, well written proven guides to all your questions.
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I take it this was a reply to MrBadgerMilk's question? I've looked at the FAQ in the dev section and used search and can't see the answer to the question of whether the SII has a separate recovery partition. Hopefully the people that know (and some will) could just post a yes or no.
Right... http://bit.ly/SGS2answer
Now that's over, no, the SGS2 doesn't have a separate recovery partition. The zImage contains the recovery binary, and another init script is run, when recovery is to be entered, from the standard zImage.
Now that was the answer I was looking for. Thank you very much.
EDIT: Is the video some Samsung secret initiation ritual thing?
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I take it this was a reply to MrBadgerMilk's question? I've looked at the FAQ in the dev section and used search and can't see the answer to the question of whether the SII has a separate recovery partition. Hopefully the people that know (and some will) could just post a yes or no.
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Hi, my answer was in reply to mrbadgermilk, seeing as I quoted his post.
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Hi, my answer was in reply to mrbadgermilk, seeing as I quoted his post.
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Sorry for acting like a total noob. I did a search, but because of the crappy network that orange is, I couldn't ever stay connected long enough to actually get to the results of the search. Now I finally have my sgs 2 on 3 and it's like a breath if fresh air. Sorry again.I can now search without sounding like a noob
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Sorry for acting like a total noob. I did a search, but because of the crappy network that orange is, I couldn't ever stay connected long enough to actually get to the results of the search. Now I finally have my sgs 2 on 3 and it's like a breath if fresh air. Sorry again.I can now search without sounding like a noob
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Tbh, I think i came off as a bit of a plank. If you keep an eye out for chainfire 'Root/kernel' threads in the dev section you can go far wrong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399for root/clockwork mod recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 for step by step guide on how to flash via Odin, and the official roms. I've had the sgs2 for a month now, and after trying the (now deceased) angelom rom, and litening rom, I went back to stock KE7. and tbh, it feels just as quick as the 'customs'. The only thing I would advise is to remove(or freeze) the samsung bloat by using titanium backup. There is another thread somewhere with a list of things you can remove without affecting functionality.
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Tbh, I think i came off as a bit of a plank. .
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Lol...that's what I was thinking....but my opinion changed when you posted this.
hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2 i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
thanks in advance for any information.
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hey have any of you guys installed a custom roms on the SGS2
None of us on this development forum flash custom roms .
i have the phone rooted and i was contimplating installing a custom rom just wanted you guys information on how safe it is to do so. I was acutally looking for a nice ICS custom rom but apparently i would need one for my kernel(XWKL1). What would happen if i install a custom rom of ICS ment for a different kernel would it brick my phone?
probably but you are better off reading and learning before bricking your phone
ICS is yet to be released but we do have a buggy leaked ICS test rom you need to know how to recover before flashing .
jje
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Yes it is safe if you know what you're doing and for you that means don't go anywhere near an ICS ROM try a Gingerbread ROM first but before you do that read and read and search and search.
Just practising my speed typing....
wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
edit: - i didnt see B3311 post. ok i am a lil confused now if i were to install a custom rom ment for a differnt kernel would it work or would i brick my phone?
Kernel version doesen't matter.
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wow thanks for such a quick reply so for example if i were to install the Omega rom i would need to get one for my kernel version only right? Then if would need to revert all i need to do is flash my old insecure kernel back and i would be back.
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
JJEgan said:
And the key to all the reading is that you are less likely to brick your phone more likely to be able to recover from problems.
jje
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True but even with all the reading at least you will feel more comfortable about going about and rooting the phone and flashing a rom. That way at least you do not have to expect others to spoonfeed the information to you. Also when you flash a rom for the first time you will feel great about yourself cause you did it all by yourself than asking others to help you. Hope that makes sense.. and to what you said also you have a great point and i always read your posts when you help people JJe as you are one helpful guy.
Hey, I just contacted Google and advised them to remove the Google search widget that comes standard on every android phone's home screen.
It useless I told them, nobody seems to even notice or use it. Heck, why search when you can just ask?
Still waiting for there reply.
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Search, Read, Backup and try. Everything you need to know is in the threads. Please read friend that is the only way you get to learn. Look at me. Been reading upon the threads once i had my galaxy s2 just before xmas and i have read upon two months before i got my phone. Now even though i only joined recently i know near enough what i need to do regarding as rooting and flashing roms and themes go. But i still search whenever i can for what i need before i have to ask questions. And most of the time it is right there infront of you. Also another thing if you think the search engine is crap on xda use google. Most of the times it gives you what you are looking for.
Not having a go but today mininum have been two three threads what rom is the best and what one to use and so on. Anyway good luck with the flashing and hope you enjoy whatever you choose
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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to be clear i never asked which rom was the best and which one to use. I have been reading up on all the different roms available i have narrowed it down to the ICS and the Omega rom and i know how to flash the roms the instructions there are quite clear my only query was about the kernel version for which i could not find a solution. Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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let me make this clear. Different variants of the s2 hence why you see different forums. If you have an international version then you are safe to flash whatever you want in this forum here. So if you see USA version I would steer clear it as it has nothing to do with the international version if that makes sense. Regarding your other question well yes flash BBL to stock official ROM and that is it
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thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
silentwitness1 said:
thank you very much for the reply i am in india so i do no think my version is the international version. stuff was soo much easier on my good old N8.
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I think you are using international version of the I9100g version.
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silentwitness1 said:
Now i have another question since you guys are saying the kernel version does not matter then why are they country specific and suppose i use a kernel ment for USA would that mean when ics finally got released here for the sgs2 i would need to reflash my phone with the gingerbread 2.3.6 version before i could get the official ICS update from kies?
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The kernal is not related to country or carrier. The csc is.
Practically all custom roms come with working kernals and modems for the rom.
As for getting the official upgrade, you can reflash your original firmware, but most here just download the new official firmwares from the Intratech thread or sites like sammobile and flash it with Odin. No need for kies. I don't use it at all except for when I first got the S1 in 2010.
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ok i finally installed .Illusion-xT v1.7.2 - XWKL1 2.3.6 from
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403044
and also i like touchwiz so i installed the touchwiz apk mentioned below in the same thread i have an app called AppZorter which basically just sorts the apps in the application menu but when i try to do it i get an error that "No suitable Version of TouchWiz was found on your device". I searched the forum and found an updated touchwiz
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
now can i directly install this version or will it affect the illusion rom?
Best asking on the illusion thread.
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i would but i am not allowed to post there as my post count is under 10
Okay basically im not sure this is the right section so i'll keep it breif.
I'm new to Rooting/Roming
got an samsung galaxy sII for xmas.
I want to root/rom. But it's a GT-i9100T , and i can't find anything about rooting them on the forums so if someone could throw me in the right direction or explain how its works i'd appreciate it.
I9100T is for all intents and purposes the same (hardware-wise) as the I9100. Many of the questions you probably are asking or want to ask have been asked before.
Google "site:forum.xda-developers.com i9100t", and you will get a ton of posts, most of your questions will be answered in them.
Please keep in mind forum rule #1: search before posting.
It should be the same, kernel version is important, I guess you could use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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I9100T is for all intents and purposes the same (hardware-wise) as the I9100. Many of the questions you probably are asking or want to ask have been asked before.
Google "site:forum.xda-developers.com i9100t", and you will get a ton of posts, most of your questions will be answered in them.
Please keep in mind forum rule #1: search before posting.
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Sorry i didn't list one of my main things i searched the forums and everyone about the GT 9100 are all with vodaphone (ones in aus) and i'm with telstra im not sure if that changes things? just wish there was a sticky explaining all this haha.
They use different kernels, but the procedure should be the same, just find the right kernel for your phone, and you can root it. I used this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 but CF-Root might be better since it has CWM which allows you to flash different ROMs. But that's if you want to flash ROMs .
JohnnySM said:
They use different kernels, but the procedure should be the same, just find the right kernel for your phone, and you can root it. I used this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 but CF-Root might be better since it has CWM which allows you to flash different ROMs. But that's if you want to flash ROMs .
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thanks for the heads up dude, i just went to that link, haha i remember why i gave up on rooting last time i could never find the right kernel im on i9100tdvkf4 can never find the damn thing
deanobro said:
thanks for the heads up dude, i just went to that link, haha i remember why i gave up on rooting last time i could never find the right kernel im on i9100tdvkf4 can never find the damn thing
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Any insecure KF4 kernel should do for rooting.
ctomgee said:
Any insecure KF4 kernel should do for rooting.
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I know that it requires something about insecure and secure kernals to root haha, i know almost nothing else. But how come it only requires the kf4? and not the whole DVKF4? haha.
It's just their way of "branding" kernels. The rest is a signature for something else .
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I know that it requires something about insecure and secure kernals to root haha, i know almost nothing else. But how come it only requires the kf4? and not the whole DVKF4? haha.
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KF4 is the build, (I believe K is the year, F is the month, and 4 is the build number) the DV portion indicates where and for what carrier (if applicable). It's some wonky code Samsung came up with. I don't know the logic behind how they picked them though.
DVKF4 is for Telstra in Australia, from what I can tell.
Edit to add: forgot to say; carrier and location are unimportant when rooting, so that's why I said any insecure KF4 kernel should work for you.
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KF4 is the build, (I believe K is the year, F is the month, and 4 is the build number) the DV portion indicates where and for what carrier (if applicable). It's some wonky code Samsung came up with. I don't know the logic behind how they picked them though.
DVKF4 is for Telstra in Australia, from what I can tell.
Edit to add: forgot to say; carrier and location are unimportant when rooting, so that's why I said any insecure KF4 kernel should work for you.
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ahhhh okay, thanks for explaining that, Does using any KF4, affect what roms i could use later on at all? sorry for asking so many nooby questions.
deanobro said:
ahhhh okay, thanks for explaining that, Does using any KF4, affect what roms i could use later on at all? sorry for asking so many nooby questions.
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Nope, should not.
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Nope, should not.
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So i'd just need to find the kernels, and then i assume find out about what program to root and flash with? and then how to install roms and stuff etc?
Yep. Everything you need to know is in the Stickies, CFRoot thread, the carrier branded firmware thread & the country specific/non branded firmware thread.
So far as flashing custom roms or kernels go, follow whatever instructions these particular roms or kernels have.
Those firmware threads I linked you to have tutorials that shows you how to use Odin which you can use to root your phone initially. You can also flash stock roms if you ever need to at some point in the future with it. Once your phone is rooted, most custom roms/kernels are flashed via CWM (or Mobile Odin).
guys I have a i9100 laying here and it's running GB stock rom now, and I've been wondering what sort of method is the best to get to the latest official ics rom? I saw the thread with official samsung roms which is flashable with odin but I've seen cases of stuck in flashing factoryfs.img in odin at the first few percents? and things like eMMC bug? Since the device isn't mine and the owner tried to upgrade using kies but never got it through due to slow download in kies.
Settings/about device/system update
I prefer u leaked jellybean for s2 if u need guide how to flash just follow this steps
http://droidviews.com/2012/leaked-samsung-4-1-2-xxlsj-firmware-rootedgalaxy-s2/
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guys I have a i9100 laying here and it's running GB stock rom now, and I've been wondering what sort of method is the best to get to the latest official ics rom? I saw the thread with official samsung roms which is flashable with odin but I've seen cases of stuck in flashing factoryfs.img in odin at the first few percents? and things like eMMC bug? Since the device isn't mine and the owner tried to upgrade using kies but never got it through due to slow download in kies.
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Well firstly please do not use silly topic titles such as this. This is a questions forum, you have no need to put your topic title as "have questions" that's a given and doesnt give anybody browsing forum any info. Topic titles are supposed to be descriptive of topic and it baffles me why so many people find that concept hard. You will get more views and potential help by giving brief description of topic instead of generic crap.
And as already stated, use the inbuilt system update.
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Well firstly please do not use silly topic titles such as this. This is a questions forum, you have no need to put your topic title as "have questions" that's a given and doesnt give anybody browsing forum any info. Topic titles are supposed to be descriptive of topic and it baffles me why so many people find that concept hard. You will get more views and potential help by giving brief description of topic instead of generic crap.
And as already stated, use the inbuilt system update.
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okay its my bad on the topic title. I'll check the ota then. :good:
Beware OTA/Kies Update are branded by your carrier.
(I just can't stand the look of carrier bloatware, mhuehehe)
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Beware OTA/Kies Update are branded by your carrier.
(I just can't stand the look of carrier bloatware, mhuehehe)
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mine is unbranded international i9100. I know there's ways to flash the official roms through Odin (done it with my s3) but problem is i've been factoryfs bricks, and i saw emmc bricks etc problems and I'm scared since it's not my phone
M.O.B.I.L.E O.D.I.N
As safe as it gets.
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mine is unbranded international i9100. I know there's ways to flash the official roms through Odin (done it with my s3) but problem is i've been factoryfs bricks, and i saw emmc bricks etc problems and I'm scared since it's not my phone
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There is no need to worry about that crap. Its just n00bs who have other stuff running in background that interfere with flashing or they low battery etc.
Just install latest Kies to get drivers and flash via ODIN according to guides here, making sure not to use any .pit file or repartition etc.
Hey there.
Sorry if this topic seems generic. But believe me, I've done my research. I've been googling my butt off trying to get this to work. But obviously I've been very cautious because I don't want anything to go wrong.
Anyway, I found the official guide on how to install CM 10.1 -- which was the first ROM I wanted to try. But for some reason the method they described didn't work. (Heimdall gave me some weird errors. Basically wouldn't start)
so I've been googling away, and I haven't really been able to find a guide that fits my phone and build.
Here are my questions:
1) I have the S3 international. (i9300). What method would you think is best for me to install a Custom ROM? Should I root? Or not?
2) Does it matter which build I have? I have the 4.1.1 polish version which came out a while back. Does that mean I need to find rooting software that fits that build?
Andriante said:
Hey there.
so I've been googling away, and I haven't really been able to find a guide that fits my phone and build.
FAQS and Guides all stickied in General section .
Here are my questions:
1) I have the S3 international. (i9300). What method would you think is best for me to install a Custom ROM?
Whatever method you understand the instructions as posted .
Should I root? Or not?
If you have to ask the answer is always no .
2) Does it matter which build I have? I have the 4.1.1 polish version which came out a while back. Does that mean I need to find rooting software that fits that build?
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No
Spend time reading the faqs and guides first .
jje
Andriante said:
Anyway, I found the official guide on how to install CM 10.1 -- which was the first ROM I wanted to try. But for some reason the method they described didn't work. (Heimdall gave me some weird errors. Basically wouldn't start)
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Are you Mac/OS user??
If yes, than go to your friend who have Windows and start over again.
If no, than you're doing something wrong, start over again.
Google is your best friend
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