SGS2 ROM queries - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey Peeps.
I have a SGS2 and I am using Resurrection Remix JB v3.8 by Westcrip
My phone randomly reboots, apps keep crashing, the phone staggers alot sometimes and thats about it
I have been out of the update ROM scene for a while.
My questions are:
- is RR JB still a really good ROM to use?
- if no to the above, what ROM would you guys recommend that is fast and stable?
I really and would appreciate your help
Hopefully I receive some support soon
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25164221
And you need to include way more information than what you posted if you want help. Refer to the thread in my sig for the info you need to include to get help
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thanks for your reply
Whilst I understand and appreciate not a single ROM maybe suited to all and its somewhat trial and error process to find out what works best for you, what happens if you dont want to try them all and just want to go with whats popular as I do?
Is there a way of knowing / finding out which ROM's are widely used by forum members?
I just need to get away from RR due to above mentioned issues and dont have the time at the moment to test several ROM's in the process.
What I would like from a new ROM is speed and stability.
Thank you

xirokx said:
thanks for your reply
Whilst I understand and appreciate not a single ROM maybe suited to all and its somewhat trial and error process to find out what works best for you, what happens if you dont want to try them all and just want to go with whats popular as I do?
Is there a way of knowing / finding out which ROM's are widely used by forum members?
I just need to get away from RR due to above mentioned issues and dont have the time at the moment to test several ROM's in the process.
What I would like from a new ROM is speed and stability.
Thank you
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Maybe try to reinstall the rom with a full wipe, because that's not normal behaviour for a rom otherwise nobody would use it.
There isn't just one answer to your question for the best rom, that's why there are xda-rules as mentioned here above. If you don't want to use nightlies or roms that are still under development, search for an older stable version.
Sent from the Matrix

xirokx said:
thanks for your reply
Whilst I understand and appreciate not a single ROM maybe suited to all and its somewhat trial and error process to find out what works best for you, what happens if you dont want to try them all and just want to go with whats popular as I do?
Is there a way of knowing / finding out which ROM's are widely used by forum members?
I just need to get away from RR due to above mentioned issues and dont have the time at the moment to test several ROM's in the process.
What I would like from a new ROM is speed and stability.
Thank you
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You can look at the amount of views and posts on each rom thread for the most popular, but the one in my sig is fast and stable
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

thanks guys, i understand what you are saying and realise its worth, time is just against me and really need something stable.
I was looking at the rootbox ROM in your thread yesterday, is this it? as this has the name vanilla rootbox, just wanted to be sure...
is this what you mean by rootbox?
Cheers

xirokx said:
thanks guys, i understand what you are saying and realise its worth, time is just against me and really need something stable.
I was looking at the rootbox ROM in your thread yesterday, is this it? as this has the name vanilla rootbox, just wanted to be sure...
is this what you mean by rootbox?
Cheers
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Yeah it is... enjoy

so i downloaded rootbox v3.2 and gapps 20121011 and tried to install using CWM based Recovery v6.0.1.2 and i keep getting this error message during installation:
- error in /emmc/rootbox-JB-i9100g v3.2.zip (status 7)
so I downloaded the file again and tried following the installation instructions and get the same error
why will it not install?
how can I fix it so it will install?
please help
thanks

xirokx said:
so i downloaded rootbox v3.2 and gapps 20121011 and tried to install using CWM based Recovery v6.0.1.2 and i keep getting this error message during installation:
- error in /emmc/rootbox-JB-i9100g v3.2.zip (status 7)
so I downloaded the file again and tried following the installation instructions and get the same error
why will it not install?
how can I fix it so it will install?
please help
thanks
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Status 7 generally means you're attempting to install something meant for another device.
Did you note that the file /emmc/rootbox-JB-i9100g v3.2.zip contains i9100g? Do you have an i9100, and not an i9100g? That firmware linked above is for the Rootbox that is in the I9100G development section.
Download the rootbox meant for the i9100 (NOT FOR THE i9100g) and try that. It'll be in either the I9100 Android Development, or I9100 Original Android Development section. I don't remember which one it is, but if you take 5 minutes and look for it, you should be able to find it. If you can't, I'd rethink flashing anything to your phone. No offense, but I'm of the firm belief that not just anyone should flash custom firmwares. If you can't follow directions, for your own sake you should stay on a stock firmware.

so all went OK with the installation, thanks for your help
So far , no apps have crashed and the phone has not rebooted randomly....
Enjoying this ROM so far, its fairly speedy as well
Perhaps I will add a theme on...I am already using Dorimanx 7.21 kernal
thanks

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From Cm9 to Cm10

Hello guys, I'm running CM9 with siyah kernel. I want to update to CM10 stable build.
Should I again load kernel via Odin!
What steps should i follow.
Please provide links to do download anything required as i'm concerned abt corrupt files
rickson23 said:
Hello guys, I'm running CM9 with siyah kernel. I want to update to CM10 stable build.
Should I again load kernel via Odin!
What steps should i follow.
Please provide links to do download anything required as i'm concerned abt corrupt files
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just go to this thread read 3-4 lines in OP
you will get everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794758
nitinvaid said:
just go to this thread read 3-4 lines in OP
you will get everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794758
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hey nitin Buddy, I know this is not the right place to talk to you but please check you PM. I have PM you..
Sorry guys of this Off topic.
Yeah everything ok but why to flash CWM recovery?
How do I check I have proper working CWM as mentioned?
Because you need cwm to install a zip file to your phone.
If you have siyah running on your device, you have cwm recovery. Use that.
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My model number is GT-I9100
Should I choose Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G or the Intl While selecting phone to install rom.
Can I install this ROM.please help
http://get.cm/get/jenkins/9838/cm-10-20121011-EXPERIMENTAL-i9100g-M2.zip
No. Like the link says, its a rom for the i9100G. Yours is the international version. You need to use a ROM that's built for your variant else you brick your phone. Use the search button and read ROM descriptions and instructions before installing.
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Which link Do i have to select from this page http://www.get.cm/?device=i9100
Also since i have siyah kernel running , i can directly install Zip right?
Are you saying the cm10 thread doesnt have links or install instructions.
If you are lazy and cant follow simple instructions,then modding your phone isnt for you.
Havent you learned ANYTHING since the last time.
I hope you also appreciate the time Ive wasted posting in this thread and the effort I went to adding a pic to my sig..........for your benefit......lol.
theunderling said:
Are you saying the cm10 thread doesnt have links or install instructions.
If you are lazy and cant follow simple instructions,then modding your phone isnt for you.
Havent you learned ANYTHING since the last time.
I hope you also appreciate the time Ive wasted posting in this thread and the effort I went to adding a pic to my sig..........for your benefit......lol.
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The page has several Links ? I'm a noob who updates for better battery and just sticks to that ROM.
I'm also very conscious after reading a wrong file can brick the phone.

Which stock rom to get?

I just got my s3 from Tim in Brazil. The phone is full of crap and useless software and i want to get the stock image to get a clean system.
The question is... with so many stock roms available, how do i know which one to get?
Thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9300
mendoncajoao said:
I just got my s3 from Tim in Brazil. The phone is full of crap and useless software and i want to get the stock image to get a clean system.
The question is... with so many stock roms available, how do i know which one to get?
Thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9300
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Hey, why not check this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
It will inform you with every category and sub-categories about all the roms you may choose from to install. Perhaps, if you dig enough, you'll discover that variant, that fits exactly to your needs.
Hope it will help you feel on the right tracks.
Thanks for the reference. It is still pretty confusing. I need to know which stock rom would provide me proper instalation of the latest version of android.
Should I just download the latest international rom? Or should i be concerned with any specific characteristic/spec of my phone?
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mendoncajoao said:
Thanks for the reference. It is still pretty confusing. I need to know which stock rom would provide me proper instalation of the latest version of android.
Should I just download the latest international rom? Or should i be concerned with any specific characteristic/spec of my phone?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Ok, based on your signature , you are on an international version of the s3 i9300, so you can choose a stock/custom rom in 4.1.2.
Just read the first post of the link I ve just sent you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26583587&postcount=1 , you will find all kind of samsung based roms to choose from. Just take your time and read. You ll find something for your phone, Android revolution , omega ,Wanamlite are really close to stock, but with tweaks. How about trying one of those three if you want something stock-like -and improved nonetheless?
Edit: And yes if you want to make it safe and easier, just install the latest image.
Aur3L said:
Ok, based on your signature , you are on an international version of the s3 i9300, so you can choose a stock/custom rom in 4.1.2.
Just read the first post of the link I ve just sent you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26583587&postcount=1 , you will find all kind of samsung based roms to choose from. Just take your time and read. You ll find something for your phone, Android revolution , omega ,Wanamlite are really close to stock, but with tweaks. How about trying one of those three if you want something stock-like -and improved nonetheless?
Edit: And yes if you want to make it safe and easier, just install the latest image.
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find here and download n flesh via odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300&pcode=ZTM&os=1&type=1#firmware
If you have the I-9300 you should install only the latest I9300XXELLA (4.1.2) which contains the fixes for multiple entry-points of the memory exploit discovered just weeks ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Wrong section, post in QA

[Q] MIUI rom question

Hello guys, I have a question regarding this MIUI ROM
http://translate.google.co.in/trans...a=X&ei=XqZNUKyCCcXqrQey7IHQAg&ved=0CCIQ7gEwAA
check out the link and scroll down, Galaxy S3 i9300 is supported and is currently based on 4.1 Jellybean
I now wonder how I can install the rom to my S3, and what do I need to flash it.
I'm also curious about the ROM's bugs, is there any if ever? is it stable?
since this one came directly from MIUI devs, I thought this one would be better?
I really like the simplicity of the ROM, I also wonder if the its okay to flash the kernel fix in this rom so I will not have the Sudden death issue?
I hope you guys can answer all of my questions ~
thanks a lot in advance!
1) To install a custom rom you need custom recovery..clockworkmod recovery is the best...search in posts for cfroot+cwm(clockworkmod)..
Steps to install will be found in its official website
2)miui rom is an excellent..it is stable...few bugs will be there...even the official release has bugs...but a very few only..
3) kernel fix is safe and is recommended to prevent dead devices
Hope it helps...
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jj_94 said:
1) .clockworkmod recovery is the best...
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It's not. You need to try them for yourself to decide which one is the best for you.
I prefer TWRP
Glebun said:
It's not. You need to try them for yourself to decide which one is the best for you.
I prefer TWRP
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That s true.
I like CWM better because of the sobriety.
TWRP is more feature-rich, but a little more messy UI wise, in my opinion

[Q] My Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 BRICKED, Help me!

I Get a notification about the update to version 4.4 BETA 1 of Paranoid Android rom, after downloaded, i flash it via CWM normaly, then flash gapps, but when the phone reboot it stucked at the Galaxy S2 boot logo, and it can boot into recovery, only download mode, but when i open odin to flash CWM but odin can't access the phone and i can't flash, i tried to install usb driver but not success, so what can i do now, please help!
Sorry for my bad English
1) Your English is better than a lot of native English speakers I know.
2) Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread stickied in General has all the info you need to get a successful Odin flash. Find the thread, try as many of the troubleshooting steps as many times as you need to in order to get a successful flash.
However, don't try one or two things from the thread, come back here & say 'But I tried some of the stuff in the thread & it didn't work. That thread covers this issue from every possible angle, and it's often persistence that fixes these. There's no easy fix in this situation because we're not there looking over your shoulder seeing what you're doing/not doing, and there's nothing which isn't in the thread that can be suggested in this situation.
So...I've (and Hopper has) given you the tools to get your phone fixed, up to you to fix it now.
@nguyenducanh did you manage to fix this?
I have been speaking with the dev (ayysir) of ParanoidAndroid, 4.4beta1 for S2 had a bug with the kernel. The ROM wouldn't boot at all with the stock kernel, but would with any compatible custom kernel (Dorimanx, Gustavo, Apolo -correct versions of these).
The dev has uploaded a new build now which fixes the problem, so if you've managed to recover your phone the new build is safe to use (tested by me)
Hopper8 said:
@nguyenducanh did you manage to fix this?
I have been speaking with the dev (ayysir) of ParanoidAndroid, 4.4beta1 for S2 had a bug with the kernel. The ROM wouldn't boot at all with the stock kernel, but would with any compatible custom kernel (Dorimanx, Gustavo, Apolo -correct versions of these).
The dev has uploaded a new build now which fixes the problem, so if you've managed to recover your phone the new build is safe to use (tested by me)
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Ok, tks u, i fixed my phone via odin, and i'm using c-rom v6.6, i will try newest pa now because i'm a big fan of pa
nguyenducanh said:
Ok, tks u, i fixed my phone via odin, and i'm using c-rom v6.6, i will try newest pa now because i'm a big fan of pa
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Good job, I like to hear that someone recovered their phone using that guide and odin :good: make sure you re-download the ROM, you need the build on 0605, not 0604. 0604 is busted, but 0605 is good
Hopper8 said:
Good job, I like to hear that someone recovered their phone using that guide and odin :good: make sure you re-download the ROM, you need the build on 0605, not 0604. 0604 is busted, but 0605 is good
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Ok, using 0605 now, and missing see through option
nguyenducanh said:
Ok, using 0605 now, and missing see through option
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That's because of the new theme engine... I saw something on google+ about that. I think it's planned to be re-implemented but may take a while due to complexity..
Hopper8 said:
That's because of the new theme engine... I saw something on google+ about that. I think it's planned to be re-implemented but may take a while due to complexity..
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I hope "see through" will come back in the next update

[Q&A] [ROM] CM 10.1(Android 4.2) for Atrix

Q&A for [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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