Rom and Flashing Help Required - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello All,
I have recently bought my Samsung Galaxy S3 India Version as I live in India . Till now I have just rooted my phone to get the super user access now i want to flash my phone with a rom any rom will work stock or custom but i have few questions to ask if i flashed with a custom rom like Android Revolution HD 10.0.0 so will i be able to flash my phone to the stock rom which will be officially released by samsung?.
now my second question is this that can anyone suggest me any good rom for faster performance and smooth gaming and all things i have seen two rom's.
1. Android Revolution HD 10.0.0
2. Omega V26
can anyone tell me which one should i go for and if anyone have other rom that suits my taste do mention it here.
now lastly please tell me how to flash as i have just rooted my phone and whatever rom u suggest me please do give a flashing instruction too for me as i dont want to brick my phone please
My Phone Info
Model Number : GT-I9300
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband version : I9300DDLE9
Kernel Version : 3.0.15-611327-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 21:54:17 KST
2012
Build Number : IMM76D.I9300XXALEF
i have attached the image also if anyone have doubts in this detail do refer to the Screenshot that i have attached
Thanks In Advance :highfive:

jswl.dty said:
Hello All,
I have recently bought my Samsung Galaxy S3 India Version as I live in India . Till now I have just rooted my phone to get the super user access now i want to flash my phone with a rom any rom will work stock or custom but i have few questions to ask if i flashed with a custom rom like Android Revolution HD 10.0.0 so will i be able to flash my phone to the stock rom which will be officially released by samsung?.
now my second question is this that can anyone suggest me any good rom for faster performance and smooth gaming and all things i have seen two rom's.
1. Android Revolution HD 10.0.0
2. Omega V26
can anyone tell me which one should i go for and if anyone have other rom that suits my taste do mention it here.
now lastly please tell me how to flash as i have just rooted my phone and whatever rom u suggest me please do give a flashing instruction too for me as i dont want to brick my phone please
My Phone Info
Model Number : GT-I9300
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband version : I9300DDLE9
Kernel Version : 3.0.15-611327-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 21:54:17 KST
2012
Build Number : IMM76D.I9300XXALEF
Thanks In Advance :highfive:
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Save this ROM information somewhere as this will come handy when you want to return back to stock.
Yes you can return back to the stock ROM by downloading the same firmware from sammobile.com/Checkfus or here at XDA..
You will then have to flash this firmware using Odin..
Complete Odin instructions are here..
Complete flashing instructions are always posted by the OP of each ROM..read the first page of the concerned thread..
As a general instruction:
Put the downloaded ROM on your SDcard
Boot into recovery using VOl up+Power+Home buttons..press them together untill you see your phone reboot and the recovery menu come up
From the recovery wipe data and cache
go to Advanced and wipe Dalvik
Now Press Install from Sdcard
Choose the Downloaded file from here
Install
Now reboot your phone
I cannot comment on the best ROM as I have not used them..

zoot1 said:
Save this ROM information somewhere as this will come handy when you want to return back to stock.
Yes you can return back to the stock ROM by downloading the same firmware from sammobile.com/Checkfus or here at XDA..
You will then have to flash this firmware using Odin..
Complete Odin instructions are here..
Complete flashing instructions are always posted by the OP of each ROM..read the first page of the concerned thread..
As a general instruction:
Put the downloaded ROM on your SDcard
Boot into recovery using VOl up+Power+Home buttons..press them together untill you see your phone reboot and the recovery menu come up
From the recovery wipe data and cache
go to Advanced and wipe Dalvik
Now Press Install from Sdcard
Choose the Downloaded file from here
Install
Now reboot your phone
I cannot comment on the best ROM as I have not used them..
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thank you sir for replying i have a question u have provided me two styles of installing of a rom or is it only one i mean u have said i can use odin also and i can use the recovery mode style also? and i have one more question that is i have downloaded omega v26 rom as it is in zip file so should i unzip it and den put it in the sdcard or should i keep the zip file as it is on the sdcard? and when i will wipe my data wont it wipe the rom also as i dont have the external memory card inserted.

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[Q] Can't remember which custom rom I have and want to update

I had some troubles with my S3 i9300 with constantly freezing, after investigating about it I decided to install a custom rom with a newer android version than what I had at the time.
Now I can't remember which rom I installed and I want to update to a newer version, after reading in some of the rom install instructions, it mentions some requirements that to tell you the truth, I don't understand about them, or I don't know if my phone has them. I do remember that I installed using the custom recovery menu.
So the question is, can I install a custom rom in my phone? Right now I'm interested in the latest version NeatROM, here is my phone info:
Model: GT-I9300
Android: 4.2.2
Baseband: I9300XXUFME7
Kernel: 3.0.31-702147
[email protected] #1
Tue May 21 18:06:56 KST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.I9300XXUFME7
Thanks for reading.
GambitK said:
I had some troubles with my S3 i9300 with constantly freezing, after investigating about it I decided to install a custom rom with a newer android version than what I had at the time.
Now I can't remember which rom I installed and I want to update to a newer version, after reading in some of the rom install instructions, it mentions some requirements that to tell you the truth, I don't understand about them, or I don't know if my phone has them. I do remember that I installed using the custom recovery menu.
So the question is, can I install a custom rom in my phone? Right now I'm interested in the latest version NeatROM, here is my phone info:
Model: GT-I9300
Android: 4.2.2
Baseband: I9300XXUFME7
Kernel: 3.0.31-702147
[email protected] #1
Tue May 21 18:06:56 KST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.I9300XXUFME7
Thanks for reading.
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Just download the ROM you want to install.. Put it in your sd card.. Reboot to your recovery.. Make a backup of your rom and efs... And flash the latest 4.3 Sammy rom anyone you are interested in.. but remember to flash a modem for your region during installation.. In case of neat rom you will have that option in aroma installer itself... so ya go ahead and perform all these steps most important of which are backing up efs and your rom...
Sent from my GT-I9300
Standard method put new rom on ext sd card .
In recovery format system data cache and sd card .
Flash custom rom via recovery .
Thanks for the responses, I did it like that and everything is working ok.
Spoke too soon, data over the mobile network is very slow, I'm restoring the backup.

Help me make cwm for my phone and backup my recovery and stock rom

Hello friends.,
i have a rooted Intex aqua trendy.
now want cwm for it which i cannot find anywhere.please help me make it and extract my recovery and rom..
Device details.
mt6575
Android 2.3.6,
baseband version-MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V14.P3,2012/11/13 18:12 ,
Kernel version- 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1 Thu Dec 27 10:58:00 CST 2012 ,
Build number- ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.2,
Custom Build Version- Intex_AquaTrendy_V08_Indian
RAM-256mb
and if possible get me some custom roms..
-Adarsh- said:
Hello friends.,
i have a rooted Intex aqua trendy.
now want cwm for it which i cannot find anywhere.please help me make it and extract my recovery and rom..
Device details.
mt6575
Android 2.3.6,
baseband version-MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V14.P3,2012/11/13 18:12 ,
Kernel version- 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1 Thu Dec 27 10:58:00 CST 2012 ,
Build number- ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.2,
Custom Build Version- Intex_AquaTrendy_V08_Indian
RAM-256mb
and if possible get me some custom roms..
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Search for cwm in the forum, I am not sure if it's specifically made for your device but there are lots of mt65 devices that are supported, search the forum, and about custom roms, I don't think there is a specific forum for your device yet, you can search for custom roms for the device and if you are luck you will find some, if not then sorry, then there are no developers supporting the device at the moment.
Mufrad said:
Search for cwm in the forum, I am not sure if it's specifically made for your device but there are lots of mt65 devices that are supported, search the forum, and about custom roms, I don't think there is a specific forum for your device yet, you can search for custom roms for the device and if you are luck you will find some, if not then sorry, then there are no developers supporting the device at the moment.
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r u sure if all these cwm will work correctly.and if dis wil not work, am i gonna brick my phn.or is der anyway to make a working cwm for my specific phn.
CWM and TWRP-V2.5.0.0-for mtk devices
search youtube for " How to Convert Mediatek Stock Recovery to Clockworkmod (CWMR) and TeamWin Project (TWRP) " .Video is from Pinoyscreencast..
this page wont let post links...sorry
Download michfood-Port-TWRP-V2.5.0.0(touch based recovery) OR michfood-Port-CWM-6.0.3.0 and follow the instructions.
You might get bootloop on cwm so better have a backup of your files and stuff.
You should have stock flashable rom of ur fone so u can flash it in case ur fone not start.
I am using TWRP v2.5.0.0.I also tried cwm but that gave some problems.
But Twrp is also very good and i am using it without any problems.
Credit to original developer who made this.
Hit thanks if I helped.
backup stock rom mtk devices
go to alcatelstar.blogspot.in
look for "How to completely full backup of Alcatel One Touch STAR, IDOL, XPOP, MPOP, SPOP and all MTK devices" and
follow instructions.You can make sptools flashable rom with the help of this tutorial.
It helped me creating backup.
Hit thanks if i helped...
piconscreencast method makes recovery size to large to flash on mtk 6589 soc chip
I have seen video of piconscreencast and that method made recovery size to large to flash on this devices.I am using karbonn titanium s2 mobile with mtk6589 soc on it.how to minimize the size of created recovery by this method?

Do I need custom Kernel for this ROM?

Hello
I'm new to the whole android development
I've had my S2 for some time now and you can tell what I'm dealing with when you know I have the stock rom and haven't tried rooting it
I found this "pound rom" here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/rom-pound-rom-t2535113
there is no "Steps" tho that I can follow
as this will be my first ever time
can someone be kind enough to tell me If I can root my phone and flash this rom using any tutorial out there?
or do I need different kernel? cause it says this in the thread: " Need to flash this ROM with a cm10.2 or newer kernel for best results. "
hopefully this thread isn't against the rules of the forum
egy_b0y said:
Hello
I'm new to the whole android development
I've had my S2 for some time now and you can tell what I'm dealing with when you know I have the stock rom and haven't tried rooting it
I found this "pound rom" here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/rom-pound-rom-t2535113
there is no "Steps" tho that I can follow
as this will be my first ever time
can someone be kind enough to tell me If I can root my phone and flash this rom using any tutorial out there?
or do I need different kernel? cause it says this in the thread: " Need to flash this ROM with a cm10.2 or newer kernel for best results. "
hopefully this thread isn't against the rules of the forum
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first it is not against forum rules
second it means you just need to have a cwm version 6.0.4.3+ which you get in cm10.2 kernel so flash cm10.2 first reboot recovery then a full wipe and the install pound rom
root your phone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOaTscV92gU ( make sure you are running official jelly bean 4.1.2 xwl.x.x )
after rooting follow this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/cwm-kit-kat-compatible-t2546597 ( follow this carefully )
after completing the above two steps , you can flash the rom after you wipe data , cache , dalvik cache ... flash the rom and its respective gapps and reboot system .
if you want a kernel , you can flash it after you install the rom you want ( just make sure that is the kernel compatible with the rom and its android version )
feel free to ask anything regarding to galaxy s2 i9100 and you are in no way breaking any forum rules so ask any thing you do not understand ..all the best and happy flashing
a tiny warning after flashing kk comp. cwm
reboot to "recovery" not to system
sometimes i can be missed by newbies like me

[Q] Samsung Epic 4g Can't update firmware

I'm having probems with my Sprint Epic 4g. I had to do a manual factory reset and now it crashes. The Firmware Version is: 2.3.6 Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7 Build number: Gingerbread.FC09
Is there a way to bring this phone up to current standards? If so please can someone help me.
cocacolamaster77 said:
I'm having probems with my Sprint Epic 4g. I had to do a manual factory reset and now it crashes. The Firmware Version is: 2.3.6 Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7 Build number: Gingerbread.FC09
Is there a way to bring this phone up to current standards? If so please can someone help me.
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Samsung gave up on that device long ago. Luckily the developers here did not. You should look into upgrading via a custom rom like CyanogenMod.
Basic steps go as follows:
Backup everything and save to the PC
Decide if you want to focus more on stability (JB roms) or cutting edge (KK roms)
Move rom zip you chose to the SD card along with the appropriate Google apps package
Install a custom recovery that will work with the kind of rom you want to install
Boot to recovery, make a backup, wipe everything needed, and install the rom and Gapps
*Probably have to install an updated modem depending on the rom you choose*
Reboot and enjoy
You'll find everything you need in the Epic 4g forums here on XDA. Make sure to peruse the Stickies found in the General forum and Developer forums.

[Q&A] [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3

Q&A for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
[PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
helo may i ask what kernel version that i'll use for my gt-i9100
PDA:I9100XWMS3
PHONE: 19100XXMS4
CSC: I9100FOPLS6
Build Info: Mon dec 23 21:28:58 kst 2013
how to root this kind of phone, help me please? thankyou
PhilZ-cwm6 which version
Hi,
I have a samsung gallaxy S2 and I am rather confused which version of PhilZ-cwm6 kernel to use. I am wanting to use the most current version possible and I am not sure what version that is nor kernel code. I am wanting to root stock android. When I flashed from stock ICS to JB I used the following offical rom XFC-I9100XWLSS-20130817002141.zip and see below for attached screenshot of my phone details, there are differences in the kernel numbers which is causing confusion. I hope that is all the info that is required. Thank you so much in advance for your reply.
hi all
i need to know which version of kernel best for rom >> I9100XWLSD << ?
I have a GS2 I9100XWLSW, suffering the EMMC brick bug. Still with original kernel, and recovery. Rooted with Framaroot.
I'd want to install Philz in order to install either Omnirom or Cyanogen.
I have seen in the Philz's original thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3 ) the link to my PDA version (v5.06.1 ). However on goo.im ( http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100 ) I can find a higher updated version (v6.48.4), however this one has no description assuring me that's the correct file for PDA LSW. Is it, also considering my EMMC bug? Or maybe it's just the recovery, without the kernel? If that's the point, then WHERE I can find the latest kernel+recovery for my phone?
Also, which install method should I prefer: update through the zip file, or flash through Odin? First one seems easier, but I heard that it may have problems installing certain Cyanogen versions from the Philz's temporary recovery. I'd want to install Lollipop from either Omnirom or Cyano as soon as they become reasonably stable.. also, Philz v5.06.1 comes with CWM 6.0.3.2, but isn't CWM 6.0.4.4+ required to install KitKat or higher?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I also noticed that some zip files are marked LSW-XEU, while others are LSW-OXX.. how do I know which is mine? Actually the complete details of my phone are:
PDA: I9100XWLSW
PHONE: I9100XXMS3
CSC: I9100ITVLS2
Safely root & install cwm on 4.1.2 stock xwlst
sir,
i am a kind of semi-newbie & would like to ask a safe method to root & install cwm on my galaxy s2 on 4.1.2 with xwlst built.
smartphone info is as follows:
Baseband ver: I9100DDLS9
Kernel ver: 3.0.31-1155691
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 17:18:49
KST 2013
Build no: JZ054K.I9100XWLST
As i cannot afford new phone i need a safest method to do this......thanks.
plsss help me humans.
What kernel to use?
The instructions are very clear but I don't know what is my kernel number.
My phone details: PDA: I9100XWLPW - Phone: I9100 XXLQ6 - CSC: I9100XSALP6 - stock Android (never touched) 4.0.4.
I want to root for now then I make a full backup and upgrade to stock Android 4.1.2, for now.
Thanks in advance.
i've downloaded the latest file, tried flashing in odin but failed two times already, though i've use the latest odin im pretty sure i followed the guide correctly . tried flashing in stock recovery but there's error. im sure i have the samsung drivers installed in pc. i have rooted phone too. my phone is sg s2 gt i9100. tell me guys what's wrong
Kernel help samsung galaxy s2
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
Kiara5 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
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Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
noppy22 said:
Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
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Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
Kiara5 said:
Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
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Yes thats it
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
Smantanasiceapa said:
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
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I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
noppy22 said:
I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
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Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
Smantanasiceapa said:
Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
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The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
noppy22 said:
The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
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Ok. Thank you for your advice
Kernel PhilZ para s2 Lollipop 5.1.1 Resurrection Remix
Hello to all:
I have one s2 with Lollipop Resurrection Remix CM-12.1 v5.1.1_r1 and it wanted to know if it is or It will have Kernel PhilZ for this version.
Thank you.
Rom for Samsung galaxy s2 I9100P
Hi,
I have attached my device screenshot. I am unable to choose the correct ROM according to the Kernel version. Requesting you to provide the link to the correct file i can choose to root the phone.
Thanks
Unbrick..
Download Philz Kernel in .tar format and instal it over Odin 3.0.7 ie than whwn boot up, download on ur internal or better external sd card kernel and recovery(sometimes it is the same one file) and restart ur mob in recovery and instal that new/old recovery which u previosly got before boot loop or bricking... than reinstal ur system or if u have backup just restore it,. Important part is that u need same Recovery u did before U braked up Ur system... Ask 4 more
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So, it is not cous Recovery are included in kernel or something simular, couse that wasnt question,question by user int0x13 was: why i cant find the according link the the philz kernel on the first page of the topic? There it is , reason and answer...
Btw, read carefully, sometimes so tehnical to be isnt best solution
And, i can not understand why man who worked hard and give us his best and his work included his PhiliZ kernel did not suported inough??? Hi deserve it !

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