Can anyone help me on putting a custom rom in my photon with pure jellybean?
Not to he a total **** but have you actually searched the forum or hell even looked at any of the threads? There are numerous posts regarding your question.
tinaag said:
Can anyone help me on putting a custom rom in my photon with pure jellybean?
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You need to root, install bootstrap recovery, unlock the bootloader, and install CWM recovery before you can install a custom romsoon like JB. I understand its rough to know exactly where to start, so searching for these things specifically will give you a sense of direction. QBking77 has great youtube videos on every one of these processes. I would suggest finding his channel and getting familiar with the steps. Some of his vids have outdated links to files so youll need to use some common sense and searching but the process is generally the same.
Also, not to assume too much, but you dont seem like someone who has done this stuff before. Our JB and ICS builds have problems and are constantly updated to tinker with and fix said problems. So be aware that you will want some troubleshooting knowledge if you are going to install any of these roms as some key elements are borked and youll just have to live with understanding that.
Also before started these processes, ensure that your phone is on android version 2.3.4. If you are on 2.3.5 you will only be able to root and will not be able to use JB or ICS. Good luck. Start reading.
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1.Root
2.Unlock the Bootloader
3.Use TWRP recovery
4.Backup ur current ROM
5.wipe data,cache and format system
6.Flash CM10 from this http://goo.im/devs/Th3Bill/CM10/Photon
7.Reboot
Now you will have JB in Ur Photon
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Hello friends.
I'm kind of new in "switching rom's" (I have vibrant for 4 months and still use my first rom project-v=> wonderful rom.)
I'm looking for the principle that guides me about "switching rom's" like:
1. If I have project-v rom (2.2 BL) and I want to move to CM7 rom why moving to stock not needed.
2. If I want to move to 2.3 XXJVX\T Rom I need to flash stock first, WHY?
3. What is the best way to flash stock (Is there any rom that already rooted and CWR installed that can be flash from odin once, from there continue like the 2.2 steps)
4. If I have voodoo and I want to switch rom (CM7 \ XXJVX\T) should I disable it or uninstall it?
5. What are the CRITICAL phone files that I need to backup before flash and how (I read something about EFS folder)?
6. What are the common problems that I need to notice when switching Rom to do not hard brick my phone (I know that If I'll flash 2.3 rom with 2.2 BL it can brick my phone OR flash rom that contain SLB.Bin or Boot.Bin with Odin)
I'm looking at this site and other sites but I couldn't find and satisfactory information (I'm not planning to create rom's but I just want to know what am I doing before doing it => I don’t want to brick my phone at the first flashing)
p.s
One thing that I found in this site that moving from 2.2 rom to another 2.2 rom need to use this steps:
Copy rom to sd card
wipe cache partition
wipe data \ factory reset
wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Someone?
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1. and 2. I flash stock for a clean install when 2.2 to 2.3 or CM7 Miui.
3. I just Odin the stock firmware and use update.zip method to install CWM and then rom
4. Depends on Rom you are flashing too. If they support voodoo sometimes you won't have to disable voodoo, read OP and posts to confirm.
5. Besides pics music and app data, IMEI is most important though its on back of phone. Personally I throw everything on my phone onto my computer, just in case it bootloops and wipes sd.
6.Usually its just soft bricks,easily fixed with download mode/ODIN or just recovery. Only time I've hard bricked was using Samsung's Kies mini....(make sure GB bootloaders for 2.3 roms, otherwise rainbows in recovery)
~on p.s. Yes you want to do that so you don't get force closes and lag moving to different rom (you can skip factory reset if upgrading new version ROM usually, but read OP.)
Also read the guide sticked on Q&A, his other guides are good too.....
asher_pa said:
Hello friends.
I'm kind of new in "switching rom's" (I have vibrant for 4 months and still use my first rom project-v=> wonderful rom.)
I'm looking for the principle that guides me about "switching rom's" like:
1. If I have project-v rom (2.2 BL) and I want to move to CM7 rom why moving to stock not needed.
2. If I want to move to 2.3 XXJVX\T Rom I need to flash stock first, WHY?
3. What is the best way to flash stock (Is there any rom that already rooted and CWR installed that can be flash from odin once, from there continue like the 2.2 steps)
4. If I have voodoo and I want to switch rom (CM7 \ XXJVX\T) should I disable it or uninstall it?
5. What are the CRITICAL phone files that I need to backup before flash and how (I read something about EFS folder)?
6. What are the common problems that I need to notice when switching Rom to do not hard brick my phone (I know that If I'll flash 2.3 rom with 2.2 BL it can brick my phone OR flash rom that contain SLB.Bin or Boot.Bin with Odin)
I'm looking at this site and other sites but I couldn't find and satisfactory information (I'm not planning to create rom's but I just want to know what am I doing before doing it => I don’t want to brick my phone at the first flashing)
p.s
One thing that I found in this site that moving from 2.2 rom to another 2.2 rom need to use this steps:
Copy rom to sd card
wipe cache partition
wipe data \ factory reset
wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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I COULD answer your questions. The reason I can answer your questions is because I read the stickied threads in the development forums as well as any and all relevant information in the threads of the ROMS and kernels and modems I wanted to flash.
I suggest you do the same, but first, watch this Youtube video.
Did he say he couldn't find any satisfactory information on here?? Lol...wow
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Reminds me of a joke by Jim Gaffigan about the nature of fast food and delivery. "I figure in the future it'll be like, 'Yeah, I want some take out, and I'll need someone to come over and feed me. I'll be in the tub. Keys under the mat. Chip chop chip!'"
Anyone who claims they couldn't find any satisfactory information about flashing ROMs on the XDA Developer forums...
wow...
So much wisdom But with that So much bragging
Many thanks for your help it was very comprehensiveץ
Bragging? What are we bragging about? Being able to read?
as I already told you I read all the guides and FAQ and I understand "What to do" but what I wanted to know is "What I do"....
I think that if I will know what am I doing I will decrease the chance to brick...
(for examples:
1. when in OP it say "came from other \ costume ROM" does it mean to 2.2 rom too
2. in the "back to stock" guide in the stick posts.. => does the "stock rom" is 2.2 \ 2.3 bl?)
again...
for you guys that doing this 5 times in day it sound obvious but for me ... :-(
but for summarize:
you doing wonderful job. Thanks.
Lol
Dude, I spent DAYS reading...and I mean DAYS... When I thought I read enough, I started and bricked my phone. Then again spent hours reading MORE, until I finally unbricked my phone....and started over. Even now, I still have to read read read to understand, and STILL don't...
It's frustrating for those who put in all that time to see posts from people who don't want to take the time to read... And we see it all the time. If you can't find the information here...something is wrong.
MeL
What Miz said.
Not sure if you're lazy, or just the language barrier getting in the way, but if you're still confused after reading through our development forum and sticky posts, you should either:
A) Do not flash a ROM, root your phone, or alter your phone in any way. Stick with stock.
B) Try to find a guide that's in your native language. XDA is pretty much English only.
My phone is quote slow and laggy and it's quite surprising seeing as this phone is meant to be known for it's speed and power.
I have rooted with cf-root , I don't really know if this means if I have a custom kernel.
All I want to know is if there is a custom ROM or kernel to help with this. If yes, which one. Many developers claim there stuff speeds up phones but obviously they're bias. I want neutral opinions from people with experience of different things.
Before people tell me to search I can only access the net through my phone and the drop down search button don't work.
First of all rooting your phone is good cos it now means that you can flash a custom ROM.Something that cant be done on stock.For the moment stay with CF-Root as they are basically stock rooted kernels and at the moment I dont think you need to get into overclocking and undervolting and all that stuff that more advanced kernels can do cos if you do it wrong yourve got problems.As for ROMs your right.All Devs will say that they have the best one and all happy users,yes like myself,will say they use the best one too.The problem is that everyone has different likes and needs.No one who has spent time on this site has ever only had ONE ROM on their phone.Its impossible to not turn into a flashaholic at some stage.The best you can do is read threads and try some.Not the answer you wanted but its the best and only way to find what you want.Try mine.I love it.The link is below the big blue Omega sign.Its the one that says "GB".If you dont like it then try something else.Theres really no other way to find out what you want unless you try for yourself.
I see.. So I simply download the custom ROM and install it through clockwork mod?
Do I have to back up my phone with titanium back up before I install custom roms?
anz2k8 said:
I see.. So I simply download the custom ROM and install it through clockwork mod?
Do I have to back up my phone with titanium back up before I install custom roms?
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Step 1 - backup with titanium.
Step 2 - reboot into cwm or with the cwm app, create a backup. So, if you flash something that you don't like or if it wont boot, you can restore it. This is a complete system and data backup. A 1:1 copy of your phone setup, excluding modem which defaults to whatever you are running at the time of restore.
Step 3 - try some custom roms. I use Checkrom (older version - v2) and phone flies.
Anyway, something must be wrong with your setup because every rom I've used has been fast, even stock.
ps : sent you a pm.
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Once you get sorted then do an EFS backup.The EFS folder contains your IMEI number and if for whatever reason you should loose it or it becomes corrupt then you are in the poo.Download the "release.zip" and follow the easy instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
I was using checkrom v4 and then v6 for a little while both with SiyahKernel which worked really well.
Currently using CM9 but I wouldn't go there until your comfortable fixing things and regularly flashing.
But definately select your rom and then try changing kernels if you think it will benefit you.
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@cooza when should I back up this eps, everyone time I change ROM or everyone I change kernel? I don't even know what it is lol
@sxi200 you say there must be something wrong with my setup, could you explain in a little more detail what you think I should change please?
Just thought I would *Bump* the thread as i'm slightly desperate for the random rebooting. It happens approximately once or twice a day.
did u use wipe data/factory reset while installing a new rom?
expierienced some funny things like lag etc also while trying different roms,
my fault was not wiping the cache ...
anz2k8 said:
Just thought I would *Bump* the thread as i'm slightly desperate for the random rebooting. It happens approximately once or twice a day.
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One Factory reset the phone this will wipe all data
Two upgrade firmware via Kies if firmware is available .
Three flash a later stock Samsung rom .
Four any of the answers already posted .
Five wait for Samsungs ICS update .
i see you have rooted but dont know what root is for or even any of the basics .
Read the guides and stickies .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Its possible that you have rooted with a wrong file .
But you give zero information .
jje
where should i begin to root ? where should i read on how to flash rom ? what is boot strap recovery ?
admin why isnt there a section of tutorial for noobs (i am one ) ?
i come here for a week ive been trying to read and read and i have no clue what to do and how to do it ?
there is no video demonstration or anything what so ever ?
some help please ?
Well Dont know a whole tutorial but some basics. Really gotta read alot and hard to follow I know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341578&highlight=razr+utility
Make sure the drivers are downloaded and installed first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486718&highlight=razr+utility
I used this utility and it helped alot.
Depending on the Rom you want depends on the version you have to start with. The Rom I installed I needed to be on .173. I used the utility #6 install safestrap.
Then #13. The phone reboots and shows safestrap. Do what it says which brings you into CWM (clockwork mode). Then depending on the Rom again how you install. Most require wipe cache, mount system etc.. If you really screw up you might have to use RSD to load the factory system. Sorry not really explained well but I had to read alot and jump right in. I screwed up but went to a chat room and had a person help and walk me through recovery.
Did you also see this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518472
More info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492708
So alot of reading and different ways to do it.
http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/how-to-safestrap_24.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
I know alot of reading but all in the right direction.
im soo confused bro,
my phone is rooted. i got that bootstrap thing installed.
and the rest is just going over my head because its all jibberish to me. like updating radio ? looking at rom requirements like ive never heard of this before i jumped from samsung to motorola cause of battery life. and its extremely disappointing and now im pretty much desperate to make this work some how.
your on cdma i believe. i think gsm is different
there are no like videos that take you step by step or like guide i guess. very disappointing but i'll keep trying and reading but i have a lot of questions and concerns cause it seems to be information overload at this point for me
so what is next after boot strap installation ?
Well if your already rooted the only difference is the Rom you want itself. Since you have bootstrap installed this utility might help and make it easier.
All this is just an example. There are many threads and I found videos with a simple google search. You need to find a gsm rom based on your phone and area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1486718.html
post #8
Enable Usb debugging on your phone and installation from unknown sources
Install Rom on your phone (external sd card)
Clear Dalvik(which you would scroll down and its in advanced)
Wipe data and rest
Wipe cache
May want you to mount system
Install from Sd Card
From your Sd card fine the Rom you put there and select.
Hopefully someone with more experience on GSM phones might jump in.
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I bought an unlocked AT&T Atrix with CM9. But having some troubles with that ::crying:
-Camera is lagging
-Bluetooth is not receiving any file(but sending successfully)
-videos are not playing(i've tried avi, mp4, wmv)
-Fingerprint thing is not working
-and still to find more
So i just want a stable OS/rom. ICS is not my primary need and also this is my first day in android world(completely noob ).
So please give me step by step guide to install another rom like CM7(which i heard is stable) or stock rom without bricking my phone.
and one more thing my phone is unlocked so I dont know that reverting back to stock rom will again put a lock or not.
If the phone is unlocked, you can't brick it, at least not easily. Just stay away from SBFs and RSD.
There are already countless threads explaining the flashing procedure. In a nutshell: install custom recovery if you don't have one already, copy ROM ZIP file to sdcard, install from recovery. Done.
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If the phone is unlocked, you can't brick it, at least not easily. Just stay away from SBFs and RSD.
There are already countless threads explaining the flashing procedure. In a nutshell: install custom recovery if you don't have one already, copy ROM ZIP file to sdcard, install from recovery. Done.
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Thanks for your support... i am going to try this....
I have one more question.... is CM7 best rom for atrix?? can you recommend any other rom with full features... I want to use this phone at its fullest performance but with safety......
CM7 is the best, is the best for any phone really, its the most stable and is safe as long as long as you fully charge your battery
Hi, this is my first post. I'm a total noob in customizing phones and since my phone is quite old, all the information I can find is years old, talking about file versions that don't exist anymore, or became outdated since there are so many different versions of android.
I have been trying to find a good guide to help me do the correct steps to follow to flash Cyanogenmod. I might try the latest 12.1, and then see if I like it.
This is what I have so far:
- international i9100, I live in panama if that's relevant to any help I need
- stock ICS 4.0.3 (with XWLP7 kernel)
- used superoneclick to root, it installed CMW PhilZ touch 6.0.1.7 (I think, can't remember the last digit.)
- used "galaxy s unlock" app to unlock the phone
I downloaded this: philz_touch_6.07.1-i9100 from d-h.st/hUX, sorry I can't post the links correctly for being a new user.
I just made a backup before i will attempt to load philz touch 6.07.1. I read that I need to have a kitkat compatible recovery, is this one compatible. Can I simply flash it or do I need to do anything specific before.
I am trying to follow the steps explained in wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_i9100, but the warnings scare me a bit, can someone please explain the workarounds, thanks.
So, what I'd like to know is the specific steps for my version of android to make it migrate to CM12.1, and what to do about the warnings (should i find a custom kernel, do i need to backup anything else, I read also that the recovery I have doesn't backup efs, so how can I do that?)
Thanks a lot for taking your time to help me out.
@milen_506
So when you reboot into recovery, you have philz recovery?
If yes, all you need to do is install a newer recovery such as the one from this post. Once you flash it, reboot straight back to recovery(you will get a bootloop if you try to reboot into the system). This newer recovery is compatible with the latest versions of android and gapps, so just need to have the rom .zip and gapps(if you want play store/services) .zip ready to flash before you upgrade this recovery. Do a nandroid backup before you flash the new rom/gapps
There are several ways to backup efs, HERE is a link to one option
And as far as custom kernels, you are probably better off sticking to the kernel that comes with the rom unless you are comfortable adjusting kernel settings and you know what you are doing. It would be easy to mess things up if you didin't have a basic knowledge of the changes. Also with cm12/LP roms on the S2, custom kernels are only starting to be developed and are a little unstable for some users at this stage.