The external SD clockworkmod works to flash custom Roms? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys, I've put the cwm.zip on my external SD card to run the clockworkmod and root my galaxy s2 without change the kernel and without the yellow triangle. And now I'm wondering if this external SD cwm works to flash custom Roms, because its gonna save time to me.
Thanks a lot
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Yes it should...
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Yes, you can flash ROMs and other packages form external SD.

Even with the stock kernel and the stock firmware 4.0.3?
Cause, I know there's some kernels that could brick the phone when you try to flash Roms with them.
The stock kernel is not that case, right?
Just remembering... My recovery mode is the stock. I use de clockworkmod only when I install it from the external SD card. So that's OK to install a ROM like cyanogenmod by this way?
I'm kind of afraid to mess things up
Thanks for all the help guys
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All stock kernels for 4.0.3. Firmware are safe. Kernels for 4.0.4. are problematic.
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boki9999 said:
Kernels for 4.0.4. are problematic.
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I think you mean CF-Root kernel? Each other kernel for 4.0.4 is safe.

przemcio510 said:
I think you mean CF-Root kernel? Each other kernel for 4.0.4 is safe.
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Yeah, I meant Stock and Cf root kernels for 4.0.4.
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[Q] ICS Root? Want to install Cyanogenmod

So i have a Samsung Galaxy S II and earlier today i were thinking about rooting it.
So i were preparing for the root and installed the Samsung drivers.
When it had installed it popped up a message about new firmware(ICS).
So i installed it, and i dident like it.
So i were wondering, is there a root for ICS 4.0.3 yet?And if it is, can i install Clockworkmod and Cyanogenmod 7 (or 9) on it?
Thanks in advance!
(Sorry for my bad english,Im from Norway )
-olawp
You don't need root to flash a ROM. Just enable usb debbuging and reboot in recovery, then flash whatever rom you want.
Easiest way to root your phone is to flash Siyah kernel (my opinion )
Cm7 is Gingerbread, Cm9, which is still nightly release, is 4.0.4. Cm9 comes rooted (I'm not sure about Cm7 though, but I think it's rooted too).
I personally use Cm9 with Siyah kernel because of the CWM and better recovery menu. Otherwise Cm9 comes with integrated Rom manager, so Siyah is not necessary.
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But dont you need root for clockworkmod?
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Please post in correct area
You would get lot's of help if you post this question here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1148
In new to forums, sorry
But i dident get an answer
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olawp said:
So i have a Samsung Galaxy S II and earlier today i were thinking about rooting it.
So i were preparing for the root and installed the Samsung drivers.
When it had installed it popped up a message about new firmware(ICS).
So i installed it, and i dident like it.
So i were wondering, is there a root for ICS 4.0.3 yet?
YES CF Root for one
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
And if it is, can i install Clockworkmod
See above link .
and Cyanogenmod 7 (or 9) on it?
That depends upon the instructions posted for the roms .
jje
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olawp said:
In new to forums, sorry
But i dident get an answer
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It's ok man. You're new. But I can see not a noob. These guys will help you out.
So cyanogenmod is working on ICS 4.0.3? I thought it only were on gingerbread ?
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Try reading dont expect others to read for you .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410400
jje
olawp said:
So cyanogenmod is working on ICS 4.0.3? I thought it only were on gingerbread ?
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CM Stable version only on GB
other versions are called
Experimental Mod & Nightly Builds which you can find in ICS versions also..
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-s2
olawp said:
But dont you need root for clockworkmod?
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Yes, you need root for CWM.
olawp said:
So cyanogenmod is working on ICS 4.0.3? I thought it only were on gingerbread ?
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Cyanogenmod 7 is based on Gingerbread and it's the only STABLE Cyanogenmod for Galaxy S2 so far.
Cyanogenmod 9 is still in nightly release ("nightly" means beta (or alpha?) release: may contain bugs, crashes, not working/included apps etc.) and it's based on ICS 4.0.4.
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Cyanogenmod 9 comes with integrated ROM Manager which is practically CWM with other name and more functions. With ROM manager you can backup/restore current rom, partition SD card, download and install ROMs AND you can flash latest clockworkmod recovery from where you can flash all kernels/roms/updates that you want (with clockworkmod recovery I mean the volume up-home button-lock button thing It changes the default recovery and gives you more options lol)

CWM on Bell i9100M

I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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surfmonster said:
I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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1. which root method did you use? Please provide links
2. To have a permanent CWM recovery, just flash a custom GT I9100 kernel
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I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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surfmonster said:
I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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Then just flash a custom kernel, Siyah, Dorimanx or Speedmod via the temporary CWM recovery
These kernels have permanent CWM recovery
After flashing, reboot your phone back to recovery
Perform a ROM backup in CWM recovery
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---------- Post added at 04:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------
Alternatively, you can flash this CWM 6.x via stock recovery, if you don't wish to flash a custom kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223
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Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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surfmonster said:
Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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Just flash Siyah kernel 4.1.2 (download the zip format) via the temporary CWM recovery. It will give a permanent CWM recovery, and it's 100% compatible with your phone (GT I9100M).
Download Siyah kernel here: www.gokhanmoral.com/
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Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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surfmonster said:
Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
If you are still skeptical about flashing the custom kernel, and only want clockwork mod recovery, then, don't flash anything, you will be fine with a temporary CWM recovery which you already have
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Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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surfmonster said:
Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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Siyah kernel for Galaxy S2, 4.1.2 (.zip format)
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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surfmonster said:
I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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Yeah, you're right. Download 4.1.4.
There is no need to be updating the kernel very often, except,
- You are facing issues with the present version
-or the update is a major release
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Jokesy said:
1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
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So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
fgoyti said:
So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
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1. Custom Kernel
- to have a CWM CWM recovery.
- better backup and restore process
- More customizable options
- bugs and battery hog fixes, thus better battery life.
- optimized performance
- flashing other Roms with breeze
If you ever wish to restore your original unrooted firmware, it's better to flash it via Odin.
2.
- If you flash Siyah kernel nothing will be broken.
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
PS: the only way to show appreciation after being helped is by Clicking on the THANKS button.
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Jokesy said:
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
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I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
fgoyti said:
I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
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Don't upgrade to ICS 4.0.4!
I was saying, Siyah 3.x.x works much better than Siyah 4.x.x on ICS 4.0.3.
You can still flash 4.x.x to see for yourself, but I will advise you to have a copy of 3.5.2 incase it doesn't work that well for you.
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emmc brickbug

i'm going to buy a galaxy s2 for christmas , i heard about the emmc brickbug, is this bug still in the s2 or the new ones(the ones made in 2012) don't have it?
theelitekiller said:
i'm going to buy a galaxy s2 for christmas , i heard about the emmc brickbug, is this bug still in the s2 or the new ones(the ones made in 2012) don't have it?
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There is an eMMC Check Brickbug app on Play store to check if your phone got a sane or insane chip, but if latest SGS2 chips are all sane or insane ... I don't know.
Are most s2s insane?
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theelitekiller said:
Are most s2s insane?
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S2 with ICS 4.0.4 with stock kernel have brickbug. You can install custom kernel. U be free from brickbug and get long battery backup.
dr30ma said:
S2 with ICS 4.0.4 with stock kernel have brickbug. You can install custom kernel. U be free from brickbug and get long battery backup.
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Is jb leak XXLSJ free from brickbug?
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theelitekiller said:
Is jb leak XXLSJ free from brickbug?
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If you are not going to install custom roms you dont have to worry about the brick bug. s2 will be getting the official JB soon. So just buy a s2 and wait for the updates. Brick bug is not much of a big deal. You can easily get rid of it
pasanjay said:
If you are not going to install custom roms you dont have to worry about the brick bug. s2 will be getting the official JB soon. So just buy a s2 and wait for the updates. Brick bug is not much of a big deal. You can easily get rid of it
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How can you get rid of it , it makes your phone dead and its for stock ROMs not custom?
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theelitekiller said:
How can you get rid of it , it makes your phone dead and its for stock ROMs not custom?
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Its not about the rom. Its a problem that comes with stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel. If you try to wipe data in stock recovery it will brick your phone. You can easily flash a custom kernel which will remove the brick bug and give you root access and CWM recovery. Then you can flash any rom you want without any fear about the brick bug. There are so many safe kernels.
theelitekiller said:
Is jb leak XXLSJ free from brickbug?
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Jellybean is brickbug free,no any brick heard.
Safe way to avoid brick, First install Jb via odin then root by Phillz kernel zip file via Stock recovry.
Recovery (.zip) packages instructions - Will also root your phone * recommanded method *
They come in the form of -signed.zip files that can be flashed in stock recovery 3e: No Yellow Triangle
Download xxx-signed.zip kernel matching your ROM
Put the previously downloaded xxx-signed.zip file on your external sd card
Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
Select "apply update from external storage".
Now select the xxx-signed.zip file you copied in previous step
You are rooted + new PhilZ-cwm6 kernel with CWM6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3vjj13....75-signed.zip
Thank you very much.
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theelitekiller said:
Thank you very much.
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Just hit the thanks button

Getting error 7 while flashing CM 10.1

Hey guys,
I'm running rooted leaked XXLSJ JB firmware.
I recently try to flash cm 10.1 via cwm but whenever I flash.. I always get something like error 7..
What should I do, to flash properly?
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ssbnasa said:
Hey guys,
I'm running rooted leaked XXLSJ JB firmware.
I recently try to flash cm 10.1 via cwm but whenever I flash.. I always get something like error 7..
What should I do, to flash properly?
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Error status code 7 when flashing ROMs usually means the install script failed an assert when trying to determine if you have the correct model of phone that the ROM is intended for.
Where did you download the copy of CM10.1 from? Are you sure that it is for your model of phone? According to your signature, you have an I9100. Are you sure you didn't download CM10.1 for I9100G, for example?
ctomgee said:
Error status code 7 when flashing ROMs usually means the install script failed an assert when trying to determine if you have the correct model of phone that the ROM is intended for.
Where did you download the copy of CM10.1 from? Are you sure that it is for your model of phone? According to your signature, you have an I9100. Are you sure you didn't download CM10.1 for I9100G, for example?
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Yeah, I think i chose the correct copy and that was too from cm 10.1 thread.
Anyways, if I was wrong. Can u provide me with proper links for cm10.1 for my device? It'll be very helpful of u
Currently I'm running rooted xxlsj jb fm
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ssbnasa said:
Yeah, I think i chose the correct copy and that was too from cm 10.1 thread.
Anyways, if I was wrong. Can u provide me with proper links for cm10.1 for my device? It'll be very helpful of u
Currently I'm running rooted xxlsj jb fm
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https://www.google.com/search?q=cm10.1+xda+i9100
ssbnasa said:
Hey guys,
I'm running rooted leaked XXLSJ JB firmware.
I recently try to flash cm 10.1 via cwm but whenever I flash.. I always get something like error 7..
What should I do, to flash properly?
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This is because your likley using Philz kernel for leaked JB.
To flash other custom roms you will need to change kernel back to a previous ICS or JB kernel like Siyah.
Flash the kernel (.tar version) via ODIN/Mobile ODIN.
TheATHEiST said:
This is because your likley using Philz kernel for leaked JB.
To flash other custom roms you will need to change kernel back to a previous ICS or JB kernel like Siyah.
Flash the kernel (.tar version) via ODIN/Mobile ODIN.
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Thx, I didn't know this about Philz... Mainly because I'm avoiding JB until Samsung releases an official version.
TheATHEiST said:
This is because your likley using Philz kernel for leaked JB.
To flash other custom roms you will need to change kernel back to a previous ICS or JB kernel like Siyah.
Flash the kernel (.tar version) via ODIN/Mobile ODIN.
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But I'm not using philz kernel, I never flashed it..
I just flashed this leaked firmware few days back.. That's it!!
Anyways, but most of them say to not use siyah kernel with cm 10.1... Rather use dorminax kernel with it, what you say about it?
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Hey
Flash dorimanax but don't boot and then flash cm10.1
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rooting I9100

hello everybody
my sister bought a new s2 and wants me to make it run on jellybam but as I'm not used to s2 (i have s3) i have no idea how to root the mobile and from where can i get cwm for s2
may anyone help me...i will be very thankful to you
N.B. it runs on 4.0.4 official now
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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AndDiSa said:
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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from where can I get it?
does it require PC and odin or not?
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In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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AndDiSa said:
In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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ahmed bahaa said:
okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
Sun90 said:
just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
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thanks a lot bro, will give it a try today
btw im going to flash the latest jellybam on i9100 so will siyah have any problem regarding the ROM ? i mean will there be any lag or something ?
CWM matters, not the kernel you're actually on.
Of course if you're on 4.0.4's kernel you can't wipe.
Sent from...this is not even my S2
The Siyah kernel will be overwritten during the jellybam flash anyway......so as mentioned. ...the kernel doesn't matter/won't cause compatibility issues
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ok thanks a lot dudes that really helped a lot

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