[Q] Double checking rooting and flashing method - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

There are soo many different articles/videos out there that I want to double check that I am doing things correctly here. I am currently on stock 4.0.3 with an unrooted phone. I am hoping to put CM10 on my phone.
Based on my research, this is what I've come across. Feel free to correct me if I'm off base:
1) I'll use this method for rooting the phone. It is from July, so I'd like to use the latest Siyah kernel. Does this even matter? The link has version 3.4.2. This link has the latest version as 4.1.5. This link from these forums has version 4.3.3. Should I use the latter?
2) I'll use ODIN3v185 from this link. It appears to be the latest.
3) I've found two methods for flashing: 1 and 2. The big difference seems to be when to do the data wipe/factory reset. Should it be done before or after flashing the ROM and Gapps? Also, I'll be using the latest CM10 nightly from here and the latest Gapps from here.
4) I don't mind re-downloading apps and signing back in, etc. But, what is the best method for backing up call logs, text messages, etc.?
Many thanks from on obvious noob.

psufan32 said:
There are soo many different articles/videos out there that I want to double check that I am doing things correctly here. I am currently on stock 4.0.3 with an unrooted phone. I am hoping to put CM10 on my phone.
Based on my research, this is what I've come across. Feel free to correct me if I'm off base:
1) I'll use this method for rooting the phone. It is from July, so I'd like to use the latest Siyah kernel. Does this even matter? The link has version 3.4.2. This link has the latest version as 4.1.5. This link from these forums has version 4.3.3. Should I use the latter?
HA NO use the guides from here not there
2) I'll use ODIN3v185 from this link. It appears to be the latest.
The links here contain odin
3) I've found two methods for flashing: 1 and 2. The big difference seems to be when to do the data wipe/factory reset. Should it be done before or after flashing the ROM and Gapps? Also, I'll be using the latest CM10 nightly from here and the latest Gapps from here.
Only go to xda
4) I don't mind re-downloading apps and signing back in, etc. But, what is the best method for backing up call logs, text messages, etc.?
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Many thanks from on obvious noob.
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psufan32 said:
There are soo many different articles/videos out there that I want to double check that I am doing things correctly here. I am currently on stock 4.0.3 with an unrooted phone. I am hoping to put CM10 on my phone.
Based on my research, this is what I've come across. Feel free to correct me if I'm off base:
1) I'll use this method for rooting the phone. It is from July, so I'd like to use the latest Siyah kernel. Does this even matter? The link has version 3.4.2. This link has the latest version as 4.1.5. This link from these forums has version 4.3.3. Should I use the latter?
2) I'll use ODIN3v185 from this link. It appears to be the latest.
3) I've found two methods for flashing: 1 and 2. The big difference seems to be when to do the data wipe/factory reset. Should it be done before or after flashing the ROM and Gapps? Also, I'll be using the latest CM10 nightly from here and the latest Gapps from here.
4) I don't mind re-downloading apps and signing back in, etc. But, what is the best method for backing up call logs, text messages, etc.?
Many thanks from on obvious noob.
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Please do not go to that website. Its more trouble than its worth. Stick with xda and read the stickies. You will find everything you need to know
Team Pirate
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[Q] Please Need Advise Before I Install CM9

Hi I want to install latest CM9 nightly, As Im installing first time, I just want to make sure that my phone is running firmware lower than XXLPH though it looks lower but cant judge, I went through official CM9 Thread I can follow all the steps except this one. And also I have already rooted my device using
GT-I9100_THR_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4 (firmware) and
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.tar (root kernel)
I still havent installed any custom rom yet.
Here is my current phone details:
GT-19100
Android 2.3.5 (STOCK)
Baseband 19100XXKI4
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ2-CL676699root
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I thought my firmware is higher than XXLPH so I found this guide to ugrade to ice cream firmware first:
http://androidbeast.com/937/tutoria...oid-ice-cream-firmware-on-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100/
then root it with this kernel :
http://androidbeast.com/948/root-samsung-galaxy-s2-cf-root-kernel-odin/
Now I need your advice that weather should I continue following above guide or should I start flashing CM9 firmware staright away ??
now that you are rooted and on ics, you can then follow the instructions in CM9 thread.
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
codeworkx said:
If you're a bloody noob and getting confused by following simple instructions, go down and read about using the noob-proof ODIN method.
First time installing CyanogenMod 9 to your Galaxy S II, or coming from another ROM:
- READ FAQs: http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php/Experimental:GT-I9100:Frequently_Asked_Questions
- Make sure you're running ICS bootloaders lower than LPH: Download (flash as PDA with odin or extract and $ sudo heimdall flash --primary-boot boot.bin --secondary-boot Sbl.bin)
- make sure you're running a proper working CWM like the one from CM7
- Copy GApps and CM9 ZIPs to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Flash GApps zip
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (otherwise your calendar sync will not work)
- Reboot
- Don't restore Apps using Titanium Backup!
Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9:
- Copy CM9 ZIP to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Wipe cache partition and dalvik-cache
- Reboot
Using the noob-proof ODIN method:
- Download CM9 Resurrection Edition
- Download GApps and put it onto your internal sdcard
- Open Odin
- Choose cm-9-XXXXXXXX-ODIN-galaxys2.tar.md5 as PDA
- Boot your phone into download mode
- Connect your device via usb to your computer
- Wait till Odin has fully recognized your phone
- Hit the start button and wait till the flash process is finished
- Device boots automatically into recovery
- Flash GApps, wipe cache and dalvik-cache
- Reboot into CM9
- Follow above steps to update CM9 to lastest available version (Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9)
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sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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loverdude said:
You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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Oh i get it! First i should use noob proof method then i should use "Upgrading from earlier version of cm 9" regardless of what firmware i currently have am i right?
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ctomgee said:
Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
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Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
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loverdude said:
Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
BobPowers said:
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
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Hey i succeeded!!!! Im soooo happy! first I followed your website which u gave me to install Resurrection Rom then I upgraded to cm9 through zip file CWM recovery. thanks a bunch man
ctomgee said:
Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
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Actually on that post I wasn't sure which ROM was based on what firmware but i came to know from users like you and I got clear idea from you all before that in the mean time, i was gathering info through various guides, videos from weeks and merged those ideas in to one then I decided to install CM9 as it looks similar to new galaxy nexus phone and this is exactly what I wanted my phone to look and behave like. Now I am happy and satisfied.
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
kami2k said:
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
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Man... why did you the touch the bootloader first? never play with it unless you know whats gonna happen! and about noob installation guide for CM9 is not clearly noobproof, I completely did all installation with clockworkmod recovery, I used ODIN only once for rooting my phone after that i never used it as I was very very cautious and careful about each and everything bit i was doing.
But never loose hope, you never know what kind of brick you have you have two ways to unbrick your phone,
1.Using USB jig, search it on XDA, Google, Youtube
2.JTAG Service, This is the ultimate solution if your phone is completely Hard bricked but for this you have to send your device to them.
here is their demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQdTi2vgMmY
its written in the cm9 installation to do the boot-loader with ODIN, that is what i do
oh bhai....... make sure you had i9100 not the i9100G,
remove battery and see if you can get download mode.
im running cm9 on new bootloader unless intratech still removes them from his stock ROm as he used too..... i came from stock LPS to cm9
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
kami2k said:
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
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you dont get it i9100G is also S2 and virtually same. you have to see under the batter if its written i9100 or i9100G.
because thats what would happened if you flash i9100 bootloader onto i9100G.
plus faulty usb, dead battery can do the trick aswell.

[Q] From 2.3.4 to CM9 ?

Hey there,
I'm currently using a Galaxy S2, which is running stock Gingerbread 2.3.4 (no updates available through OTA nor Kies)
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
Buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
And now I would like to get CM9 on my phone. Although I read quite a lot of threads and tutorials, I still have some
unanswered questions left.
Of course I would like to get onto CM9 in the fastest (and safest) way possible, but I'm not really sure how I would accomplish this.
Is it rather better (or even possible) to just go from 2.3.4 directly to CM9? Could I first root it using insecure kernel or CF-Root and then use CWM Recovery to flash CM9? And would this process actually flash all the necessary things, like the correct firmware, kernel and bootloader?
Or should I use Odin to flash it to stock ICS first and then just follow the official full update guide from the Cyanogenmod Wiki (because it is written with the requirement of stock ICS running on the phone) ?
Please help me out with this, I'm thankfull for every answer that I get :laugh:
Follow the noob-proof instructions on the first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20841817 , and you can jump to cm9 from your current firmware, no need to go to stock ics first.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Just another question, as far as I understood it I don't need to root before applying the Resurrection Edition of CM9, right?
Night3 said:
Just another question, as far as I understood it I don't need to root before applying the Resurrection Edition of CM9, right?
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No. It already includes CWM recovery. After you flash it, boot to CWM and flash the last cm9 update + gapps, wipe data/cache and reboot.
Make sure you put the .zip files on your sdcard first
Great thanks!
This seems to be easy as it can get
Oh and just one more thing, should I do a backup of some sorts? Just a little bit unsure, because then I would have to root first, do a backup and then would be able to the whole CM9 thing (I don't know if the rooted kernel could somehow interfere with the Resurrection Edition later on)
Night3 said:
Great thanks!
This seems to be easy as it can get
Oh and just one more thing, should I do a backup of some sorts? Just a little bit unsure, because then I would have to root first, do a backup and then would be able to the whole CM9 thing (I don't know if the rooted kernel could somehow interfere with the Resurrection Edition later on)
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You can backup Contacts, Sms, call logs and installed apps without ROOT
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Yeay, just flashed my phone and everything worked out smoothly and perfect, didn't have any problems at all
(I also didn't do a factory reset, is it necessary to that? Because right now there isn't any data left from before and I'm also not experiencing any problems whatsoever, so not really sure if I should do it and what it would do)
Thanks to everyone who posted here and helped me to finally flash my phone :good:
Night3 said:
Yeay, just flashed my phone and everything worked out smoothly and perfect, didn't have any problems at all
(I also didn't do a factory reset, is it necessary to that? Because right now there isn't any data left from before and I'm also not experiencing any problems whatsoever, so not really sure if I should do it and what it would do)
Thanks to everyone who posted here and helped me to finally flash my phone :good:
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I'm not sure, but i think the NOOB proof method you used already wiped your data in the flashing process. So there is no need for you to do it again
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
I'm not sure, but i think the NOOB proof method you used already wiped your data in the flashing process. So there is no need for you to do it again
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Yes, it does wipe automatically while flashing.
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[Q] I777 4.0.4 sleep to death solution

I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
tyhust said:
I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
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Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
122ninjas said:
Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
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Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
tyhust said:
Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
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You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
122ninjas said:
You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
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Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
tyhust said:
Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
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Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
122ninjas said:
Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
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I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
tyhust said:
I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
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I did the EXACT same thing you did. I'd really like to get my camera working again, but I have no clue how to undo what I've done. Any help?
Well if nothing else, maybe you can look at this as a learning opportunity. Remember to always read thoroughly and know what you're flashing / installing prior to doing it. Good luck , happy flashing.

Stable Rom

I would like to install a rom on my recently purchased galaxy facinate. I need to use the bluetooth and gps a lot, so I need a rom that has both of those working very well. What is the best stable rom to use for this? I have installed roms on previous phones and have had troubles with various functions, but I'm certain someone out there must know a good and stable one that noob like me could use.
Thank you for your time.
First take a look through this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2132986 as it's a recent discussion about the same thing. Anyway, I would personally recommend CM 10.1 as I've been on it for a while now and it's rock solid (I've used BT and GPS on it too).
I want to make sure I use the proper instructions/files, I have found mixing up the roms can cause me troubles in past builds. I found these instructions on the forums, are those links still accurate for the CM10.1 build or do you know of a better installation method. Im focusing mostly on ...
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Step 2: Download ICS Teamhacksung Build 1 or 2 to the root of your devices sd card.
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but if you don't mind setting my mind at ease that I should use those files and then flash CM10.1 on top of those files/steps it will save me some headaches I'm sure. Again thank you for your time.
Step 1: Download these files to your pc:
Odin- http://www.mediafire.com/?5y0vkhz85w3j4cz
Samsung Driver- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/25089906/SAM...ile_Phones.exe
CWM4 fixed for cm7- http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...2&d=1311907538
Stock EH03 rom- http://www.imnuts.org/downloads/fasc..._GB_CM.tar.md5
Atlas_v2.2 pit- http://www.mediafire.com/?r2mi80911vgjjjz
GB bootloaders- http://goo.gl/6aJ1N (this needs to be extracted with a program such as 7zip)
Step 2: Download ICS Teamhacksung Build 1 or 2 to the root of your devices sd card.
THS Build 1- https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69414229/fa...eng.BUILD1.zip
It looks like you pulled that from droidstyle's guide, which is exactly where you needed to go and everything is accurate.
About the THS flash... well, different people here seem to have different experiences. On my device I don't flash THS before installing anything, I go directly from flashing CWM4 to flashing whatever I want to and have no issues, but there have been people on here who get errors that way. If it makes you feel better to flash THS before CM 10.1 then go for it, it won't hurt anything, it'll just take longer.
This whole process is not something you should have to do again unless you really mess something up, once you're on CM 10.1 you only need to reboot into recovery, wipe data/davlik/cache and flash whatever other rom you want to. There are a lot of good roms available that you might want to check out, in fact one of the more popular roms Paranoid Android just came out with a new version that looks pretty good.
This phone is hard to break, just don't get careless and you'll be fine honestly.
do you need to install gapps in addition to the cm10.1 nightly? and to verify you installed cm10.1 directly after cm7 skipping gbbootloader and teamhack installs?
I also found these set of instructions that seem easier, would this be the better way to go?
/wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_fascinatemtd
Xceptiona1noob said:
do you need to install gapps in addition to the cm10.1 nightly? and to verify you installed cm10.1 directly after cm7 skipping gbbootloader and teamhack installs?
I also found these set of instructions that seem easier, would this be the better way to go?
/wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_fascinatemtd
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Yes, you do flash gapps after installing cm10. You do it immediately after flashing the ROM in recovery, no need to reboot first (better not to, in fact).
Process-wise, I've never reached for Heimdall, always used Odin, but the cm wiki article looks like a more tedious process to me...
Once you've got the USB drivers + Odin installed, and the various flashable files handy, we're only talking a few steps to go from stock to cm10.1.
Do note that after you've got JT's clockwork recovery installed, the cm instructions say to flash your cm ROM directly without flashing the older THS ROM first .
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I just bought a Samsung Fascinate and was also wondering what people are using.
I tried the latest 4.22 versions of Hellybean and JellyBro. about the only thing I noticed was that the overclock setting on Hellybean had a top range of 1.4 GHZ and JellyBro topped out at 1.2.
tekweezle said:
I just bought a Samsung Fascinate and was also wondering what people are using.
I tried the latest 4.22 versions of Hellybean and JellyBro. about the only thing I noticed was that the overclock setting on Hellybean had a top range of 1.4 GHZ and JellyBro topped out at 1.2.
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Devil kernel dude
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[Q&A] [ROM] CM 10.1(Android 4.2) for Atrix

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Kernel question
Hi there,
I am reading from some time threads and threads about the Atrix roms and kernels and since I am finding Android 2.3.4 (yes, still on GB) more and more limited in terms of supported apps I finally decided to make the big move.
I have chosen this ROM and I am currently making up my TODO list: I have the root, I will unlock the bootloader and then I will probably install CWM recovery and then switch the ROM.
I have just one question: I found a lot of threads and articles all around the web talking about how to switch ROM but not how to switch the kernel. Is that because each ROM comes with a bundled kernel and the procedure is the same for both?
It seems to be because I looked at the list of files and folders of one kernel I downloaded and it seems to be just a subset of the files in one of ROMs I downloaded...
P.S. Also, where can I find the Gapps? I found them in the website of CWM, is that ok?
I hope I am not wrong and I hope I will find some support if needed in the next days!
Many thanks
kir89 said:
Hi there,
I am reading from some time threads and threads about the Atrix roms and kernels and since I am finding Android 2.3.4 (yes, still on GB) more and more limited in terms of supported apps I finally decided to make the big move.
I have chosen this ROM and I am currently making up my TODO list: I have the root, I will unlock the bootloader and then I will probably install CWM recovery and then switch the ROM.
I have just one question: I found a lot of threads and articles all around the web talking about how to switch ROM but not how to switch the kernel. Is that because each ROM comes with a bundled kernel and the procedure is the same for both?
It seems to be because I looked at the list of files and folders of one kernel I downloaded and it seems to be just a subset of the files in one of ROMs I downloaded...
P.S. Also, where can I find the Gapps? I found them in the website of CWM, is that ok?
I hope I am not wrong and I hope I will find some support if needed in the next days!
Many thanks
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If you chose to switch ROMs to a non Moto ROM, then you will have to install CWM, there is no probably about it. As far as CWM goes, if you are going to go with AtrICS, CM9, CM10, CM10.1, or CM10.2, your best bet would be to go with the recovery from the link found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423 seeing as it does cover all partitions and the previously listed ROMs do utilize the webtop partition. If you are going to go with CM11, best bet would be to follow Z's instructions in his thread
AtrICS, CM9, CM10, and CM10.1 have 2 main kernels that they have used, the 2.x kernel and the 3.1 kernel. the 2.x kernel is outdated, and only a handful of ppl still use those versions of the ROM. The 3.1 kernel is ROMs, its more like a kernel update rather than a switching. The link to the kernel updates is here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/npbgtozd4w0ahiv/VIA6JjSf4l and you simply just flash the kernel that corresponds with your ROM via CWM. CM11 kernel updates have come in each of the releases, along with the ones here for v3 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1w47t4vofyiwveb/AAAyK69Lv3z3oSgGI4Qoh9nha?dl=0
I'm a little confused on where you are getting these Gapps from CWM's website. I've been on there many times including now and I see no mention of any Gapps. As far as Gapps go, you need to use the one that matches up with your ROM version.
palmbeach05 said:
If you chose to switch ROMs to a non Moto ROM, then you will have to install CWM, there is no probably about it. As far as CWM goes, if you are going to go with AtrICS, CM9, CM10, CM10.1, or CM10.2, your best bet would be to go with the recovery from the link found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423 seeing as it does cover all partitions and the previously listed ROMs do utilize the webtop partition. If you are going to go with CM11, best bet would be to follow Z's instructions in his thread
AtrICS, CM9, CM10, and CM10.1 have 2 main kernels that they have used, the 2.x kernel and the 3.1 kernel. the 2.x kernel is outdated, and only a handful of ppl still use those versions of the ROM. The 3.1 kernel is ROMs, its more like a kernel update rather than a switching. The link to the kernel updates is here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/npbgtozd4w0ahiv/VIA6JjSf4l and you simply just flash the kernel that corresponds with your ROM via CWM. CM11 kernel updates have come in each of the releases, along with the ones here for v3 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1w47t4vofyiwveb/AAAyK69Lv3z3oSgGI4Qoh9nha?dl=0
I'm a little confused on where you are getting these Gapps from CWM's website. I've been on there many times including now and I see no mention of any Gapps. As far as Gapps go, you need to use the one that matches up with your ROM version.
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Hello,
I was referring to this link (http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/developers/olympus?name=Motorola Atrix 4G). The last element is about Google Apps if I am not wrong...
I did it by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
But I am missing the Gapps, is there any recommended version for the Gapps on this ROM and where can I find them?
Thank you very much in advance.
kir89 said:
I did it by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
But I am missing the Gapps, is there any recommended version for the Gapps on this ROM and where can I find them?
Thank you very much in advance.
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For 4.2, use a Gapps that is built for 4.2. I think epinter provided a link on his ROM dl page
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Camera
my camera isn't working.
How do I solve that ?
Kernel bug
Hi,
I am having problem with my current rom :
when I screen goes to sleep and I try to wake it up I doesn't work.
Will flashing this room (from recovery) solve this issue - kernel-2014_09_12_18_37_cm10_1.zip
thanks
vidra said:
my camera isn't working.
How do I solve that ?
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Camera should work. What version of the ROM are you using?
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vidra said:
Hi,
I am having problem with my current rom :
when I screen goes to sleep and I try to wake it up I doesn't work.
Will flashing this room (from recovery) solve this issue - kernel-2014_09_12_18_37_cm10_1.zip
thanks
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Push power button twice might wake it up. I haven't been back on 4.2 lately b/c of the 4.4.4 builds.
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I solved my camera issue by cleaning gallery data ( it worked ? ).
I tried waking it up with pressing power button multiiple times ( it didn't work) and by pressing volume buttons ( I enabled it in settings ) but
it didn't work.
I am using this rom : LINK
Thank you !!
Download ? Where ?
Link down? Site down?
marloslc said:
Link down? Site down?
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Yes, Epinter's site is down.
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You know any place where it is possible to download this ROM ?
marloslc said:
You know any place where it is possible to download this ROM ?
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Besides asking someone to reupload it on their G Drive or something, no.
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