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First of all I am new to this, but I did my homework and installed codeworx's kernal and am currently running CoZ ROM.I was wondering how to install a different kernal without tripping the counter. Is it the same process that's included in the sticky (regarding installing custom binaries without tripping the counter) or does it require other steps? Also I see that some Dev's post kernal compatibility within their ROMs page, but if they don't is there any way to know what kernals are compatible with what ROMS, other than Stock based kernals usually work with Stock based ROMs?
I searched but didn't find anything regarding flashing a new kernal without incrementing the counter throughout the ATT SGS2 forums so I apologize if I missed something.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Justin
Flashing anything using CWM Recovery or adb will not affect the flash counter. To quote creepyncrawly in his thread about never incrementing the flash counter:
creepyncrawly said:
4.) Flash the ROM package of your choice using ClockworkMod Recovery and a CWM flashable zip package or Mobile Odin with any package[/SIZE][/B]
Your phone is now set up to flash custom software using ClockworkMod zipped install files in ClockworkMod Recovery. If you used and retained Mobile Odin, you can also flash custom software with it. Anything you flash on the phone using ClockworkMod Recovery, Mobile Odin, adb or terminal, will not affect the flash counter or invoke the warning triangle. Therefore, you can flash ROM's Kernels and Modems to your hearts content. Just avoid ever flashing anything containing a non-stock kernel with Odin or Heimdall from your computer. I would also caution against flashing any package with bootloaders. There is no valid reason to flash bootloaders on the SGH-I777 at this time, but some developers may include bootloaders in their CWM flashable zip files, or Odin flashable tar files.
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Thank you,
When I flash new ROMS I know to backup/ wipe then flash using cwm. But if I want to install a new kernal such as entrophy512s how do I do so?
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I think the safest thing to do when switching between kernels is to factory wipe. Depending on the ROM, sometimes it's ok to just wipe cache and dalvik (for example, you don't have to factory wipe when updating UnNamed).
OK cool thanks and then can I use android terminal once I put the zImage onto my SD card?
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... Or you could use Mobile Odin, I think to flash. I used it for flashing Entropy 512 kernel
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Huge +1 for mobile odin. It makes it super easy. Especially if you like switching between kernels alot.
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You can flash the kernel package within CWM without needing to factory reset as long as they provide a CWM package which most here do. It'll just overwrite your current kernel. I do it fairly often myself especially to test out tweaks of my own.
Just remember that stock based kernels do not work with CM based roms or MIUI (which uses CM kernel anyways) roms and vice versa.
Personally, I always clear cache when manually updating most things and davlik as well if changing out the kernel. Wipe /data, /system and /cache when installing a new rom.
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You should never need to wipe ANYTHING (not even cache/dalvik) when updating a kernel.
If a kernel requires wiping cache/dalvik it's doing something weird.
Entropy512 said:
You should never need to wipe ANYTHING (not even cache/dalvik) when updating a kernel.
If a kernel requires wiping cache/dalvik it's doing something weird.
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Very true, however, with past experiences, granted on a different phone, I've grown into the habit of wiping cache and davlik because of weird things. Either way it shouldn't hurt, but yes, generally not needed.
I've questioned the need to do a wipe with a new ROM install. Coming from the Cappy, most of the ROMS did a full wipe during the install. Why isn't this done with the GSII?
Thanks a lot guys really appreciate all the help!
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geomax45 said:
... Or you could use Mobile Odin, I think to flash. I used it for flashing Entropy 512 kernel
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Does Mobil Odin flash zip files or do I need to dl Odin compatible files to use it?
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Cdub5 said:
Does Mobil Odin flash zip files or do I need to dl Odin compatible files to use it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19375406&postcount=2
Cozmo1 said:
You can flash the kernel package within CWM without needing to factory reset as long as they provide a CWM package which most here do. It'll just overwrite your current kernel. I do it fairly often myself especially to test out tweaks of my own.
Just remember that stock based kernels do not work with CM based roms or MIUI (which uses CM kernel anyways) roms and vice versa.
Personally, I always clear cache when manually updating most things and davlik as well if changing out the kernel. Wipe /data, /system and /cache when installing a new rom.
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whenever I try to change my kernel I get stuck in boot loop
Edgarhighman said:
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whenever I try to change my kernel I get stuck in boot loop
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What rom are you on and what kernel are you trying to flash?
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Hi,
I downloaded from here:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?dev...laxys2&type=RC
the file:
cm-9.0.0-RC2-galaxys2.zip
Went to recovery mode, chose install zip file, chose cm-9.0.0-RC2-galaxys2.zip and flashed it, rebooted the system and nothing happend, the phone took me to recovery mode again.
Where I was wrong ?
Thx.
Which recovery are you using? If it's not ClockworkMod Recovery (I should say any custom recovery) you won't be able to flash any custom ROM.
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nicholas1520 said:
Which recovery are you using? If it's not ClockworkMod Recovery (I should say any custom recovery) you won't be able to flash any custom ROM.
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I do have CWM 3.15.
No idea why it didn't flash, and I flashed A LOT of roms including RR 2.6.1/Wanam and more.
I just wanted to feel CM9 on my phone but with no success, any ideas ?
Cwm 3 seems a bit old. Latest Siyah (which I'm currently running) has Cwm 5.
Maybe you should try with that.
Have you done ALL wipes that are necessary?
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boki9999 said:
Cwm 3 seems a bit old. Latest Siyah (which I'm currently running) has Cwm 5.
Maybe you should try with that.
Have you done ALL wipes that are necessary?
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I did all the wipes, in fact I forgot to mention that I had RR 2.6.1 and after I did all the wipes I flashed to CM9, after i flashed it, I rebooted the device (since nothing happend) and only then, I saw I have a different CWR! - Yea the device booted to recovery !
I tried to flash CM9 AGAIN (with the CWR 3), it said done/completed, still nothing happend, I rebooted again and it came back to recovery, AGAIN.
Only then I flashed to Wanam 12.3 and after that to Siyah - so yea NOW I have CWM 5 and everything is working great.
I still have absolute no clue what on earth I am doing wrong ?!
I still want to flash to CM9...need all the help I can get !
No one knows if there is a solution for this issue ?
Right now I am on Wanam 12.3 rom with Siyah Kernel 3.5.2, and I want to flash to CM9.
I go to recovery do all 3 wipes, choose the zip file flash and it says 'completed' but nothing happens.
This isn't the first time I am flashing...never happend to me before!
Experienced users please do write your thoughts.
Thank you.
Try the latest Nightly. NOT RC2!
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boki9999 said:
Try the latest Nightly. NOT RC2!
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So you think the problem is ROM related, the RC2 version ?
I'll download the file, and this weekend will flash via: recovery -> install zip file from internal after the 3 wipes.
Btw, we are talking about this file correct ? :http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/jenkins/5572/cm-9-20120805-NIGHTLY-galaxys2.zip
Basically the procedure I mentioned above is correct and everything should work, right ?
ShivaShidapu said:
Hi,
I downloaded from here:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?dev...laxys2&type=RC
the file:
cm-9.0.0-RC2-galaxys2.zip
Went to recovery mode, chose install zip file, chose cm-9.0.0-RC2-galaxys2.zip and flashed it, rebooted the system and nothing happend, the phone took me to recovery mode again.
Where I was wrong ?
Thx.
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did you try wiping dalvik cache? then install once again the zip file.
saywhatt said:
did you try wiping dalvik cache? then install once again the zip file.
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As I mentioned above I did all the 3 wipes including dalvik cache.
Again, this isn't my first time flashing to new rom.
Try downloading the resurrection edition (about halfway down the the first post): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20841817
Follow the instructions for the noob-proof method. It may be that you have the wrong bootloader.
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Spiralzz said:
Try downloading the resurrection edition (about halfway down the the first post): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20841817
Follow the instructions for the noob-proof method. It may be that you have the wrong bootloader.
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Thx, will try this at weekend and report back.
Issue fixed on the final stable of CM9.
Thx for the helpers.
after you flash wipe dalvik cache..
or try other kernal.........
Hi,
I flashed CM10 yesterday and then everything was fine,
but today when i just switch into CWM recovery mode and did reboot system and now i am stuck on Boot screen...
Nothings working..
I tried clearing dalvik cache and all that stuff but no luck...
i checked the log and founf that its showing following error :
"E: Cant mount sdcard"
have i messed up anything?
help please....
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
~RR
apollopayne said:
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
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I tried every possible thing i was knowing...
i tried removing battery and kept the phone for 10 mins - dint work
i tried wipe cache, dalvik - dint work..
CWM is giving error for both sdcard and internal sdcard...
debanikonline said:
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
~RR
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I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
dspPunk said:
I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
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Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
snipe2nite said:
Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
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Yes i used Rom manager to boot into recovery...
can u suggest any possible fix for this??
Flash siyah kernel via odin and that should give you a fresh copy of clock work recovery if its corrupt?
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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theunderling said:
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
Good luck.Its all the errors that crop up that are the problem.Hopefully you wont get them,but I had at least another 2 that sprung up.....,..lol
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dspPunk said:
Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
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Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out?
TheATHEiST said:
Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
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Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
dspPunk said:
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
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Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
przemcio510 said:
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
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yes even after i unzip it i cant find any TAR file inside it...
it consist of following folder and one .IMG file :
META-INF
system
boot.img file
Now you tell me what can i do with this??!!
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Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
Hi try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21659039 I got stuck on boot animation to RM and this guide fixed it. There is a full recovery package and guide included but it will wipe your device as it uses the CSC partition of odin. Read it thoroughly and see if it helps in your situation. All the best.
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CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
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Wrong info, sorry OP for the confusion
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hello people
I recently tried installing CyanogenMod 10 on my intl Galaxy Player 5.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
Some things about my phone:
I recently rooted it and i am able to enter download or recovery mode, i have the intl model and im currently running:
This ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623529
And this KERNEL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Everytime i get an assert failed error (yes formatting does not help.....) and when installing the kernel within the thread i bricked my phone....
I was able to recover it but i dont wanna brick my phone again so any help and/or detailted instructions how to get that rom installed would be appreciated.
When i was trying to flash, thought it was with Odin. My programme crashed upon NaNDwrite....
Thanks in advance, hope someone can help me out!
Maarten0009 said:
Hello people
I recently tried installing CyanogenMod 10 on my intl Galaxy Player 5.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
Some things about my phone:
I recently rooted it and i am able to enter download or recovery mode, i have the intl model and im currently running:
This ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623529
And this KERNEL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
Everytime i get an assert failed error (yes formatting does not help.....) and when installing the kernel within the thread i bricked my phone....
I was able to recover it but i dont wanna brick my phone again so any help and/or detailted instructions how to get that rom installed would be appreciated.
When i was trying to flash, thought it was with Odin. My programme crashed upon NaNDwrite....
Thanks in advance, hope someone can help me out!
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Umm, if I'm understanding correctly, you installed the ROM- CM10, that is- and/or kernel via Odin. CM10 and the Mercurius kernel are zip files (.tar, .pit and the like are for Odin, not zips...if I understood correctly).
You want to place the ROM and the GAPPS zips on your actual SD card. Make sure the SD card is working properly. Reset and go to CWM (Power+Vol up).
Then, accd to the instructions on the CM10 page:
"Installation:
Reboot to CWM
Make a Nandroid (optional, but recommended)
Format /system if you had a different GApps package installed
Install ROM
Install GAPPS if you just formatted /system
Wipe data/factory reset if you are coming from Gingerbread
Reboot
??? (wait a while...)
Profit"
I'd say make a backup before doing any of this, but I'm assuming you're beyond that point....But before going on to CM10, it might be a good idea to recover your device first and back it up. Maybe flash a GB rom via CWM or Odin before proceeding to CM10, making a backup just in case...
Ok
alljokingaside said:
Umm, if I'm understanding correctly, you installed the ROM- CM10, that is- and/or kernel via Odin. CM10 and the Mercurius kernel are zip files (.tar, .pit and the like are for Odin, not zips...if I understood correctly).
You want to place the ROM and the GAPPS zips on your actual SD card. Make sure the SD card is working properly. Reset and go to CWM (Power+Vol up).
Then, accd to the instructions on the CM10 page:
"Installation:
Reboot to CWM
Make a Nandroid (optional, but recommended)
Format /system if you had a different GApps package installed
Install ROM
Install GAPPS if you just formatted /system
Wipe data/factory reset if you are coming from Gingerbread
Reboot
??? (wait a while...)
Profit"
I'd say make a backup before doing any of this, but I'm assuming you're beyond that point....But before going on to CM10, it might be a good idea to recover your device first and back it up. Maybe flash a GB rom via CWM or Odin before proceeding to CM10, making a backup just in case...
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Well, i did not use the .zip on odin, i flashed the alternate kernel linked.
So i googled a bit and found out i needed CWM6 for CM10, but im running CWM5. How can i update this? on the site i couldnt find the Galaxy Player supported! thnx in advance
Maarten0009 said:
Well, i did not use the .zip on odin, i flashed the alternate kernel linked.
So i googled a bit and found out i needed CWM6 for CM10, but im running CWM5. How can i update this? on the site i couldnt find the Galaxy Player supported! thnx in advance
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Just flash CM10 kernel zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109674
from CWM5 and then reboot CMW and you will have CWM6..then just install CM10 rom.
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would he have to flash the kernel first, though? I'm unfamiliar with rjs, but am assuming that rjs version of CWM would be identical to entropys version of CWM, which means that he could just flash the CM10 ROM since it has the kernel baked in.
When I upgraded from Chip -> CM10, I just flashed via CWM, upgrading both the ROM and CWM in the process.
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would he have to flash the kernel first, though? I'm unfamiliar with rjs, but am assuming that rjs version of CWM would be identical to entropys version of CWM, which means that he could just flash the CM10 ROM since it has the kernel baked in.
When I upgraded from Chip -> CM10, I just flashed via CWM, upgrading both the ROM and CWM in the process.
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i used rj's kernel and had to go from GB to ICS to JB or else i would get an assert error
iurnait said:
i used rj's kernel and had to go from GB to ICS to JB or else i would get an assert error
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I remember Dkonzig mentioning this, that the path to JB was through ICS, but for my US device, I just flashed directly to GB. I remember another Int'l GB user who flashed directly to JB and was fine. this is peculiar.
so two methods to choose from, I suppose.
First, I want to say sorry because this question has been asked many times. Though I have done searches on the Internet and came across some solutions, I still don't understand how to solve it.
Anyway, here's the story: my brother just bought a galaxy S2 (I9100) and decided to root it via ODIN. However, he mistakenly flashed his phone with a firmware for I9100G. He then tried to flash again with a custom kernel for I9100, but the phone always freezes at the startup screen (with that yellow triangle). So that's 2 custom kernel at the same time.Then I tried to flash the phone with a stock kernel. This time, there is no yellow triangle at the startup screen, but the phone still freezes there. I can still access to the Recovery and Download mode, but have no idea what to do next. Please help me. Thank you
If you can access Recovery, try to wipe data/cache and Dalvik cache. And try flashing a custom kernel after that with the compatible zip file through recovery. I recommend Siyah.
But don't do this with 4.0.4 stock recovery, cause then you will be bricked.
Cheers.
WardenBerret said:
If you can access Recovery, try to wipe data/cache and Dalvik cache. And try flashing a custom kernel after that with the compatible zip file through recovery. I recommend Siyah.
But don't do this with 4.0.4 stock recovery, cause then you will be bricked.
Cheers.
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Wait, if I recall correctly, then the phone's version is 4.0.4 before the rooting attempt. So what you mean is that I shouldn't wipe cache with the version 4.0.4 or I shouldn't flash kernel with that version ? Because if it is the latter problem, I can go around and flash through download mode. Anyway, thanks for the advice
boiboi12345 said:
Wait, if I recall correctly, then the phone's version is 4.0.4 before the rooting attempt. So what you mean is that I shouldn't wipe cache with the version 4.0.4 or I shouldn't flash kernel with that version ? Because if it is the latter problem, I can go around and flash through download mode. Anyway, thanks for the advice
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You've managed to flash the right official firmware with Odin? Just make sure you don't perform any wipe with stock kernel (in stock recovery) from 4.0.4, all other kernels will be safe.
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Donnie Sins said:
You've managed to flash the right official firmware with Odin? Just make sure you don't perform any wipe with stock kernel (in stock recovery) from 4.0.4, all other kernels will be safe.
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Yes, I managed to flash the official kernel with ODIN after flashing the 2 custom kernels mentioned.
So, now if I want to wipe, I'll have to re-flash my S2 with a custom kernel right ? assume that works and everything is wiped, will the S2 be able to work again ? Or do I have to do something else ?
Did ur bro make a backup before flashing ?
I had a stuck on logo prob and the only way I could fix it was by loading my backup. wipes or flashing other kernels would not fix for me.
I have read others with similar or boot loop issues caused by kernel and fixed the same way.
if u don't have a backup I don't know, maybe research soft brick fixes. good luck.
peace
Just flash official firmware through Odin. No need to restore back ups or flashing other kernels.
Afterwards root it again and flash a custom rom.
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