Hello guys,
I got Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 with cm9 (see attached file).
I want to flash a custom LPU rom (SPEEDMOD K3-31 kernel based), and I got some question before I do that
First, I need to flash the SPEEDMOD K3-31 kernel using Odin and then the rom from recovery, right?
After some reading in here, I found out that my kernel is stock based (really?). Does it mean that the "wipe data" function may hard-brick my phone?
I think I'm a bit confused - I've seen too many different ways to do this
Thanks!
eviatal said:
Hello guys,
I got Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 with cm9 (see attached file).
I want to flash a custom LPU rom (SPEEDMOD K3-31 kernel based), and I got some question before I do that
First, I need to flash the SPEEDMOD K3-31 kernel using Odin and then the rom from recovery, right?
After some reading in here, I found out that my kernel is stock based (really?). Does it mean that the "wipe data" function may hard-brick my phone?
I think I'm a bit confused - I've seen too many different ways to do this
Thanks!
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from your screenshot, it shows you are presently on CM9.
CM9 has root access and CWM recovery by default so there is no need to flash Speedmod kernel via Odin first.
I assume you are presently on CM9 and you wish to flash a Custom Stock LPU (ICS 4.0.4) ROM, which has Speedmod as its kernel.
Follow these steps:
# don't flash Speedmod kernel via Odin.
1. Boot to CWM recovery
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. Format /system (under mount and storage)
4. Flash Your custom ROM
5. Reboot phone.
Done
If I missed any of your questions, let me know
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Yes Jokesy, your assumption is correct
So when do I need to flash the speedmod kenel (the rom's kernel)?
And my current ROM/kernel won't get me a hard brick?
eviatal said:
Yes Jokesy, your assumption is correct
So when do I need to flash the speedmod kenel (the rom's kernel)?
And my current ROM/kernel won't get me a hard brick?
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dude did u read the post of @joksey carefully, the custom rom(Lpu) which ur flashing does have speedmod kernel in it and flashing the same will also install speedmod kernel for u, so no need to flash the kernel seperately
and ur current rom Kernel will not Hardbrick ur phone for sure, so need to worry
eviatal said:
Yes Jokesy, your assumption is correct
So when do I need to flash the speedmod kenel (the rom's kernel)?
And my current ROM/kernel won't get me a hard brick?
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Your current Rom's kernel, is Cm kernel. It's very safe.
Your new ROM's kernel will be flashed together with the Rom. So there is no need to flash the kernel again.
To confirm this,
After flashing the new ROM, check the Rom details.
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Oh! Now I get it
Doing it right now.
eviatal said:
Oh! Now I get it
Doing it right now.
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Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Works like a charm
Thanks you!
Now final question:
My sd card is full with files I don't need.
Can I just format it from recovery or delete the files manually?
eviatal said:
Works like a charm
Thanks you!
Now final question:
My sd card is full with files I don't need.
Can I just format it from recovery or delete the files manually?
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is it ur internal or external Sdcard?
if internal Sdcard then i would suggest u to do it carefully by connecting to pc and deleting the files that u have put and r unwanted know.
same with ur external card also delete files manually
eviatal said:
Works like a charm
Thanks you!
Now final question:
My sd card is full with files I don't need.
Can I just format it from recovery or delete the files manually?
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Format it in your phone.
Goto Settings - Storage , then erase the SD. It's safer
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Related
Hello,
I am currently using a SGS2 I9100 with the stock rom (With a 2.3.5 Gingerbread FW) and I'd want to make a Nandroid copy before starting flashing stuff.
I've read about temporal CWM images (volume keys CWMv4 or touch CWM6) which temporall installs CWM as the recovery menu until you reboot the phone, that are nice to make nandroid backups or recovers.
But I've always seen them on thread about ICS, so I have a doubt: Are those CWM images compatible with all FW? either GB, ICS, JB; etc?
Thank you in advance.
CWM6 is compatible with all FWs. But better flash custom kernel that already has CWM.
przemcio510 said:
CWM6 is compatible with all FWs. But better flash custom kernel that already has CWM.
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Thanks for your reply!
So CMW6 (touch) would work.. but what about CMW4? I have readed that CMW5/6 may result in a hardbrick when using temporary CWM.. which didn't happen with CWM4.
Also, I discovered that I have the 0x19 HW chipbug.. is this safe to use anyway with any CWM version?
It's safe as long you don't use stock 4.0.4. kernel.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
boki9999 said:
It's safe as long you don't use stock 4.0.4. kernel.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
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Okay, thank you
Hello guys! i currently have a moded rom with siyah kernel, and i read around that if i wanted to go back to an official rom i had to use the odin to flash it. What is the difference between one and another that they recomend the odin against the CWM?
Jnioms said:
Hello guys! i currently have a moded rom with siyah kernel, and i read around that if i wanted to go back to an official rom i had to use the odin to flash it. What is the difference between one and another that they recomend the odin against the CWM?
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1. What do you mean by official ROM?
A.If you mean your original UNrooted firmware, then you can use Odin but can still use CWM if the zip version off your ROM original firmware is available.
Wanam always provide original firmwares in CWM zip format since first ICS firmware
B. A stock based custom ROM, ROOT is always preserved. There are plenty of them available, and 99.9% of them are in CWM zip format
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I meant your A option, with an official kernel so that the yellow triangle with the "!" of an unofficial kernel appeared. Thank you very much for your quick reply!
Jnioms said:
I meant your A option, with an official kernel so that the yellow triangle with the "!" of an unofficial kernel appeared. Thank you very much for your quick reply!
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Visit this thread for official firmwares in CWM zip format. I believe you will find the one you are looking for: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
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Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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I agree but personally would format system as well prior to flashing.
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teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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dwnld the 4.0.4 firmware and flash the same using ODIN since ur upgrading from a stock rom to another one it will not be an issue, but after flashing 4.0.4 u have to re-root your phone, since stock XWLPU 4.0.4 will automatically unroot ur phone
teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
Sun90 said:
:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
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but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
CWM recovery
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
Jokesy said:
but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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teslax said:
Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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OK friend.
So you think is better that I update from rooted ICS 4.0.3 to ICS 4.0.4 with Odin without CWM recovery. It sounds good to me.
After update I should install the new Siyah kernel via Odin too. And then I can do the factory reset or?
Thanks
ares05 said:
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
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I had the same feelings two until yesterday,
Two different guys, running Wanamlite LPU ICS 4.0.4 ROM with CF-ROOT kernel (the Rom's default kernel), hardbricked their phones after wiping data in recovery while trying to flash another ROM.
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Sun90 said:
that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
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Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
teslax said:
Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
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1. Stay away from ROM manager, CWM recovery is already bundled with Siyah kernel
2. You can safely do factory reset with Siyah.
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
hi all, found out about this new android update and i was wondering, what i needed to do before upgrading to jelly bean,
i have this android: samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100
version 2.3.6
baseband I9100XXKL1
kernel [email protected]#66
build number: ChekROM RevoHD v6
im on gingerbread and they have different android version;so im confused, if i could just directly flash this new rom( you may recommend any JB roms too ^^).
thanks in advance!
0. Backup SMS, contacts and do a factory reset
1. Flash stock 4.0.x to your phone
2. Flash newest Siyah Kernel
3. Flash Jellybean ROM.
you may recommend any JB roms too
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No, we can't, because this type of question is forbidden here.
przemcio510 said:
0. Backup SMS, contacts and do a factory reset
1. Flash stock 4.0.x to your phone
2. Flash newest Siyah Kernel
3. Flash Jellybean ROM.
No, we can't, because this type of question is forbidden here.
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That's how my steps were too - 4.0.3 flashed with Odin (from sammobile), then siyah kernel and after it any jelly bean rom (i got vanilla root box, but I think you don't get here any bad rom )
rmic said:
hi all, found out about this new android update and i was wondering, what i needed to do before upgrading to jelly bean,
i have this android: samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100
version 2.3.6
baseband I9100XXKL1
kernel [email protected]#66
build number: ChekROM RevoHD v6
im on gingerbread and they have different android version;so im confused, if i could just directly flash this new rom( you may recommend any JB roms too ^^).
thanks in advance!
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1. Backup your data:
- Download call logs backup & restore, to backup your call logs
- Download sms backup & restore, to backup your sms
- Download bookmarks backup, to backup your bookmarks
- to backup your contacts, a)sync them with Google or b) export contacts to SD card or c) download contacts backup & restore to backup contacts
- use titanium backup to backup apps + data or use Es file explorer to backup apps (apk only)
2. perform a Nandroid backup
3. Download a custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM
4. Flash ROM via CWM recovery following these steps:
- boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data/factory reset
- format /system (under mounts and storage)
- flash ROM
- reboot phone
5. There is no need to flash any custom kernel again as custom stock based ROMs are already using one
6. You already know that ROM recommendation is forbidden on XDA. So,
- Visit the thread of the Rom if you're choice,
- follow all the download and flashing instructions on the first post.
## This is exactly how I've helped a lot of friends with a rooted gingerbread device upgrade to ICS/JB
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
3. Download a custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM
4. Flash ROM via CWM recovery following these steps:
- boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data/factory reset
- format /system (under mounts and storage)
- flash ROM
- reboot phone
5. There is no need to flash any custom kernel again as custom stock based ROMs are already using one
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thanks for your replies,.
when you said custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM, may i use this ROM?
Omega Stock v15:
Based on firmware XWLPF Android 4.03 (Date: 18/05/2012)
Kernel CF-Root LPG
Modem XXLPX
Deodexed - Rooted - Zipaligned
CMW recovery v5.5.0.4
CWM Manager v3.15
Omegas multi csc LP7 (multi 56 entries)
csc set to EUR by default
others mentioned about flashing new kernel, such as siyah. what is it for?
thanks again.^^
rmic said:
thanks for your replies,.
when you said custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM, may i use this ROM?
Omega Stock v15:
Based on firmware XWLPF Android 4.03 (Date: 18/05/2012)
Kernel CF-Root LPG
Modem XXLPX
Deodexed - Rooted - Zipaligned
CMW recovery v5.5.0.4
CWM Manager v3.15
Omegas multi csc LP7 (multi 56 entries)
csc set to EUR by default
others mentioned about flashing new kernel, such as siyah. what is it for?
thanks again.^^
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1. are you referring to this ROM? if yes, then no problem, you can flash it.
2. You don't need to flash any custom kernel, the Omega Rom uses CF- root already. I said it in my point no 5, in previous post
Jokesy said:
1. are you referring to this ROM? if yes, then no problem, you can flash it.
2. You don't need to flash any custom kernel, the Omega Rom uses CF- root already. I said it in my point no 5, in previous post
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yes, im referring to that ROM ( the stock version).
and after flashing omega v15 stock ROM im jellybean ready right?
ill be flashing this rom later, ill keep you posted..pls bear with me thanks again for your time.
rmic said:
yes, im referring to that ROM ( the stock version).
and after flashing omega v15 stock ROM im jellybean ready right?
ill be flashing this rom later, ill keep you posted..pls bear with me thanks again for your time.
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- Omega ROM clearly states ICS (Ice cream Sandwich) 4.0.3 XWLPG. Do no you are not in JB. You will still need to upgrade to Jellybean after flashing Omega ROM
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
- Omega ROM clearly states ICS (Ice cream Sandwich) 4.0.3 XWLPG. Do no you are not in JB. You will still need to upgrade to Jellybean after flashing Omega ROM
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yes yes what i meant was after flashing Omega Rom, my SGS2 GTI9100 is ready to be flashed with jellybean rom.
anyway, i already flashed Omega Rom v15, NOW my phones' description is:
GT-I9100
android version 4.0.3
baseband version I9100XXLPX
kernel version: [email protected]#3
build number Omega v15 - XWLPG
i thought according to ROM's decription my kernel should be CF-root LPG or are they the same? should i flash a different kernel before upgrading to jellybean?
i saw this cool JB rom PARANOIDANDROID v2.1
ill just follow their instructions on how to install it right?
i saw this on samsung galaxy s2 GTI9100 threads so, ill assume that this is compatible wiht my device...
sorry for asking too many questions, i just wanted to make sure and hear from your expertise before proceeding
thanks again
rmic said:
yes yes what i meant was after flashing Omega Rom, my SGS2 GTI9100 is ready to be flashed with jellybean rom.
anyway, i already flashed Omega Rom v15, NOW my phones' description is:
GT-I9100
android version 4.0.3
baseband version I9100XXLPX
kernel version: [email protected]#3
build number Omega v15 - XWLPG
i thought according to ROM's decription my kernel should be CF-root LPG or are they the same? should i flash a different kernel before upgrading to jellybean?
i saw this cool JB rom PARANOIDANDROID v2.1
ill just follow their instructions on how to install it right?
i saw this on samsung galaxy s2 GTI9100 threads so, ill assume that this is compatible wiht my device...
sorry for asking too many questions, i just wanted to make sure and hear from your expertise before proceeding
thanks again
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Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
I'm running ParanoidAndroid too
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
I'm running ParanoidAndroid too
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thanks..ill try flashing ParanoidAndroid now..since you're here
thanks a lot..ill let you know once done..^^
LOL..i downloaded the wrong version for ParanoidAndroid Rom.. i got v2...not 2.1..
ill download 2.1 and gapps for JB then flash it later..=(
I've tried flashing a few ROMs but the camera and the gallery keeps saying that there is no external storage available. But I do have a 32g mic SD card in there. I thought that I did a bad flash but I redid it 3 different times with different roms n have the same issue that the camera and gallery does not work
Jokesy said:
Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH jokesy, i am now running ParanoidAndroid v2.1
android version 4.1.1
baseband I9100XXLPX
kernel : [email protected]#1
thanks for your time helping me out...one last question..can you suggest kernel for this rom for good battery life? or should i stay on this default package?
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL REPLIES!
rmic said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH jokesy, i am now running ParanoidAndroid v2.1
android version 4.1.1
baseband I9100XXLPX
kernel : [email protected]#1
thanks for your time helping me out...one last question..can you suggest kernel for this rom for good battery life? or should i stay on this default package?
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL REPLIES!
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Dorimanx or Siyah kernel
Ps: ask further questions about ParanoidAndroid here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881156
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
teeluck03 said:
I've tried flashing a few ROMs but the camera and the gallery keeps saying that there is no external storage available. But I do have a 32g mic SD card in there. I thought that I did a bad flash but I redid it 3 different times with different roms n have the same issue that the camera and gallery does not work
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i got the different issue with this rom, gallery and camera is working fine but,i got heating problem near the camera, at the back of my phone, and also may camera saves new photos on internal sd, not the external,.
anyway,
if you have ES file explorer you may browse you external sdcard its labels as sdcard1, open ES file explorer, tap favorites, and you'll see it
Cm 10 is a very good jb rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
rmic said:
i got the different issue with this rom, gallery and camera is working fine but,i got heating problem near the camera, at the back of my phone, and also may camera saves new photos on internal sd, not the external,.
anyway,
if you have ES file explorer you may browse you external sdcard its labels as sdcard1, open ES file explorer, tap favorites, and you'll see it
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I've already answered your question the Paranoid thread
First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
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ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
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Jokesy said:
ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
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1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
alex6vasy said:
After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
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Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Jokesy said:
Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
alex6vasy said:
Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
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Yes. You are safe, Just like before you flashed Siyah kernel
Actually, you never needed to flash Siyah kernel via Odin.
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Hi
I have the same phone details as the OP. a UK T-mobile running ICS 4.0.3 i9100 BVLPD
I rooted my phone the other day by the simple method in link above... BUT isn't this method of rooting limited ?
I would like to root my phone fully using an insecure kernel & Odin but i dont know where to get the correct kernel for my phone, i need an insecure & original secure kernel to do this right ?
Sorry for my nuwbness questions.
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What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
Isn't exynos abuse the faster way to get rooted?
theunderling said:
What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
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Ok, my bad, i am a nubie after all :angel:. i thought i'd read somewhere that this method was limited in some way.
But now you've confused me a lil more, the thread (also in ur sig) says it does have CWM
Rooting
Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
- CWM via stock recovery or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
- SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot
You are done and now your device is Rooted
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Am i again mistaken ?
Anyway i did it the other day & have SU, downloaded T-backup and am now reading\researching on how to make full back up b4 i try a rom.
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owaiga from
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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AnubuRe said:
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
theunderling said:
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
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Thx theunderling
I see now... so i DO need to get permanent CWM ? I'd need to flash an insecure kernel for that right (i have one ready)
Dont yet know what efs is (ill read up on it) and nand back up ? i just been doing a lil reading on that and thought the back up i'd done is the same thing, they were calling it Nandroid back up, is that different ?
Peace
Just flash Siyah kernel in ODIN and then you will have root and CWM. Its that simple. No need for anything else at all.
I dont understand why we always have all this crap and unnecessary files/steps etc.
Connect phone to PC.
Reboot phone into download mode.
Load up ODIN.
Flash Siyah kernel.
Thats its, Once done you will have new kernel, cwm recovery, rooted system, SU, and also CWM app installed.
If you want new rom simply reboot into stock, wipe data and flash rom you want, You dont have to worry about cwm again as all custom kernels come with recovery.
Yeah I missed your other post saying you had done the nand backup as I was in the middle of writing my reply when you posted yours.