So, a month ago i bought my xperia sola... I have already rooted it, unlocked it' s bootloader, and now, i am thinking about flashing a new rom, or just mess around with the one i already have(gingerbread 2.3.7)
My questions are:
1)Which kernel should i flash? I have the stock one which beggins with 6.0.3
2)If i should flash a new rom, which one should i flash(recommend the one you think is the best, no matter what)
3. If i flash a new rom my phone gets wiped doesn't it? What can i do to restore my apps after that?
Finally, can someone tell me how do I put clockworkmod recovery in this phone?
Thanks for taking some of your time to answer my questions
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Mokiwipeout said:
So, a month ago i bought my xperia sola... I have already rooted it, unlocked it' s bootloader, and now, i am thinking about flashing a new rom, or just mess around with the one i already have(gingerbread 2.3.7)
My questions are:
1)Which kernel should i flash? I have the stock one which beggins with 6.0.3
2)If i should flash a new rom, which one should i flash(recommend the one you think is the best, no matter what)
3. If i flash a new rom my phone gets wiped doesn't it? What can i do to restore my apps after that?
Finally, can someone tell me how do I put clockworkmod recovery in this phone?
Thanks for taking some of your time to answer my questions
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Hello
There are no better or worse kernels. It's always up to your needs and what you prefer. Some kernels support different stuff like Overclocking or other Governors for example but it's not like you can use good or bad kernels. Like i said, up to your needs.
The same goes for ROMS most of the time, but as you research you will find that some of them are optimized for things like Speed or Multitasking or battery stats for example. The list can go on.
For CWM:
This i think is for Gingerbread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901134
and this for ICS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020893
Ok, i have decided to upgrade to ics... And then make a nanroid backup... But, how can i save my apps from being deleted during the upgrade? Maybe via titanium backup?
Also, how much size is nandroid backup gonna take?(my apps are about 1 GB...
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One last question:How do ypu update the phone if ypu have deleted the phone's update center, and pc companion saying that it has to update its self but when you try to, you get an error and it force closes?
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I do not know about nandroid. Titanium backup yes, would be my way of backing up the apps.
About your second question, search in XDA a custom or stock ROM that is in .ftf file so you can use Flashtool to flash it.
Ok, thanks a lot for answering my questions
Tiven said:
I do not know about nandroid. Titanium backup yes, would be my way of backing up the apps.
About your second question, search in XDA a custom or stock ROM that is in .ftf file so you can use Flashtool to flash it.
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Ok, thanks a lot for answering my questions
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One thing is flashing ftf file via Flashtool, the other is to try SUS instead of PCC.
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Dear reader,
I've currently been using Cyanomod for 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
My phone is rooted and everything (which took a little while )
Everything is running perfectly fine, but i would like to update my phone to android 4.0+ (whatever the lastest compatible version might be)
How should i go about this?
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
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TJ007 said:
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
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Do i need to re-root my phone when i install a new Rom? Or should i just install it through recovery?
Rom's are pre rooted (expect stock, stock BASED roms ARE pre-rooted), once you've installed the rom through cwm, it will be rooted and ready.
cashtecz said:
Dear reader,
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
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mikii100297 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
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cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
nh1402 said:
If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
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Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
sarangkunte05 said:
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
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When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
cashtecz said:
Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
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The fastest way to flash a kernel is to use the program called flashtool, click on the lightening bolt, select Fastboot mode, then select kernel to flash find the kernel you want to flash and it should be done within literally 2 seconds. once Flashtool gives you the all clear, disconnect your phone from usb, restart phone, and there you go, the old kernel will be overwritten, and so will that kernel's cwm version, with the one from the new kernel.
Try FXP138
cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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i would also suggest you to try FXP138 which is CM9.1 Android 4.0.4, Its pretty smooth and the brightness bug seems to be resolved:laugh: in FXP138 here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409053
Also here is a link for ROM comparison - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843741
Hope this helps!
FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi
cashtecz said:
When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
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1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
ramakrishnanjk said:
1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
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Nevermind, i figured it out!
cashtecz said:
Nevermind, i figured it out!
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Hey,
Everything is installed and running, however i am wondering about just one thing.
Whenever i reboot my phone i get, right after imputting my sim code, a Unlock Network SIM message.
What is this and how can i solve it?
Regards,
(oops just realized i made a double post, apologies!)
Hi,
I have been away for a long time here. Been using checkromhd v6 since then. This is a GB rom.
I thought maybe its time to get me a new rom.
I come here and see al these new features : mali, vsync, aroma, dualboot .....
Isn't there a romguide or something? Because this all is getting very difficult.
On gingerbread I think it was easier.
There where lesser option which made it easier to choose. There where also fewer cooks for the SGS2 back then.
If anybody can help me a bit coming up to speed with al this new stuff, I would be very thankfull.
EJ
The Netherlands
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Hey.it's always be guide how to install Rom in these topics...
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The stickies in the general section have guides to everything right from upgrading from GB to ICS and rooting,dual booting, flashing, etc.
Only thing missing there is details on the latest updates on cm10 and build 4. In brief, the roms based on these two will not run on earlier kernel versions..coz of the new Mali drivers you mentioned.
Aroma basically makes installing a ROM simpler with the help of a GUI. kinda like the installation wizard you have on windows PCs.
Have a look through the stickies (especially the one on the emmc brick bug) and if you have any questions..always happy to help as best I can.
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efjbdejong said:
Hi,
I have been away for a long time here. Been using checkromhd v6 since then. This is a GB rom.
I thought maybe its time to get me a new rom.
I come here and see al these new features : mali, vsync, aroma, dualboot .....
Isn't there a romguide or something? Because this all is getting very difficult.
On gingerbread I think it was easier.
There where lesser option which made it easier to choose. There where also fewer cooks for the SGS2 back then.
If anybody can help me a bit coming up to speed with al this new stuff, I would be very thankfull.
EJ
The Netherlands
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Everything is pretty scattered even for people who are sort of on the lookout and have tried various newer ROMs.
Dualboot is a feature in custom kernels, at least Siyah that I know of, where you can have more than one ROM installed and choose at boot time which one to use. I gather that its mostly useful for people wanting to try the experimental builds of Jelly Bean and have a stable Ice Cream Sandwhich.
Aroma is an installer which is sort of a second step after a CWM flash, and before an install, and allows you to choose via checkboxes which extra options you might want. This is up to the ROM maker as for what selections you might have. Examples are sometimes which kernel, which Samsung apps that aren't included in the ROM, etc.
I don't know what mali and vsync are but I would guess that vsync has something to do with graphics and maybe with the experimental Jelly Bean builds.
The only really important thing I can thing of is, as always, to do a nandroid backup before starting anything and possibly since you have Gingerbread you might need an older Kernel on hand with older CWM for a recovery back to Gingerbread... This needs to be addressed by someone who can clarify and it might also be necisarry to flash a newer kernel and CWM that will allow you to enter a recovery mode that will be compatible with newer ROMs but I don't know if this is the case or not. Again, this needs to be addressed by someone more helpful.
More important than the above is that, since you've apparently been out of the loop for a while, there's been a bug that can render a hard brick on some devices depending on various hardware components and the version of CWM used for flashing. There's a sticky thread about this but the safest thing way to go about it, as I understand, is to just not flash a 4.04 ROM but use a 4.03 one. I've used both and prefered the options available in 4.03, for my needs, as far as mods go.
Also, as for Jkay's work, some ROMs incorporate that and some incorporate similar features but aren't near as feature rich. As with Gingerbread there's only so many ROMs that he's done the work for and it now requires not just flashing of a framework, as was in Gingerbread, but purchase of the app from Google Play that will allow you to customize the settings. The thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667846
As for theming, its easier to choose a ROM that has it done already and is compatable with Jkay's framwork (assuming you want those things). You can, use a stock ROM, theme it, install Jkay's framework and it will work quite well but its more work. Vertimus themes are very popular but the site navigation is confusing and will definately be daunting. It would be necissary to read first before making any changes (themes or tweaks) deviating from initial setup. The easiest thing is just to choose something, assuming you want it, already themed and tweaked for Jkay's app to work in advance. Wanam builds seem pretty popular for this and as for the hard brick bug possibility with CWM on 4.04 ROMs, you can probably follow the current Wanam build download into his site and find his forum, search for a 4.0.3 ROM (LPG has played best with my particular handset) and make sure its for the SGSII as people often build for more than one phone and it would be a shame to flash an SGSIII ROM (or something else) on accident, for example.
My recommendation, in summary, is not to worry about dual booting or those other things for the moment, do nandroid backup if you intend to upgrade, find out if you need to have older CWM to downgrade (a flashable one at that in case you get stuck at a boot loop) or a newer one to upgrade, then keep it simple and choose an already themed and Jkay tweaked (you'lle have to buy the app) ROM that isn't a 4.0.4 build of Android, but 4.0.3, and to stay with Samsung based ROMs as a starting point. From there you can get a feel for for things and decide if you like the theming or if you want flash something else with stock Touchwiz, if dual booting is worth the trouble, and then bother to read about the other things you mentioned that I wasn't able to answer... so basically, keep the upgrade simple and then go from there and quite frankly if that means a stock upgrade to unmodified Samsung firmware then so be it.
If I backup my rom, cant I just restore it without worrying about the kernel?
Thanks all you guys for briefing me.
Thank you very much!!!!
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Another thing. Obviously all my apps run on gb. Will they run on ICS to? Especially the gameloft games?
EJ
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efjbdejong said:
If I backup my rom, cant I just restore it without worrying about the kernel?
Thanks all you guys for briefing me.
Thank you very much!!!!
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it depends on the Kernel ma8 if its compatible with ur older rom then fine, else u will have issues in resotring the bkp
efjbdejong said:
Another thing. Obviously all my apps run on gb. Will they run on ICS to? Especially the gameloft games?
EJ
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yes they all run on ICS and JB
efjbdejong said:
If I backup my rom, cant I just restore it without worrying about the kernel?
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As far as I know, you can't restore a GB ROM on an ICS kernel and vice versa.
efjbdejong said:
Another thing. Obviously all my apps run on gb. Will they run on ICS to? Especially the gameloft games?
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If they've been updated to run on ICS by the game devs..they will. You'd have yo check that out on the game's page. But since a factory reset is recommended when going from one android version to another you might not be able to save the app data..ie, current state of the game on GB and then resume on ICS.
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Ok thx again guys !!!!!!!
EJ
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If you want to restore you GB do that.
1.Flash GB stock Rom to your phone
2.Then search CWM recovery compatible to GB
3.If you found it flash it
4.then restore your backup
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Ok I checked and have this file " CF_ROOT_5_0_CWM.zip" on my phone. I also have different kernels ony phone which work with my current rom. This is enough to get me back to GB2.3.6 ?
What would the proces steps be if I am on an ICS rom and want to go back to GB?
Thanks in advance,
EJ
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I did writed now look in previous post
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Sorry we posted at the same time lol.
Ok so I just flash an original Samsung GB rom over the ICS custom rom? Then root it and restore my backup
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Yes.Do you have nandroid backup ? If yes. So you need to root it or use temporary cwm.
When you do that you can restore nandroid.
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oh and another thing.. there still are some GB roms. If all you want to do is try another rom and prefer sticking to GB..you could look up this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529173
All JB, ICS and GB ROMs for the i9100 are indexed here.
Thx.
I have a nandroid backup....
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This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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DUBS73P said:
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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Hi, firstly if I was you I would read all of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827635. This will explain about the dangers etc of overclocking on our specific device. Then, do you have a custom recovery installed? Like CWM? If you do and if you understand all the risks associated with overclocking, then you would look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686 This is siyha kernel, I trust this developer a lot, I have used his kernels ever since he first released one for the galaxy s2 a couple of years ago. You should read the full OP, and if you feel you are ready you just download the appropriate kernel zip, as in make sure it is for the galaxy s3. Also, make sure you flash the right kernel for your android version, like an ICS kernel will not work with a Jelly Bean rom and the other way round. Then simply flash it in Clockworkmod recovery and slowly and safely play around. I can't stress this enough, only play around with things after you fully understand what it is and does as overclocking can cause hardware damage. I hope this helps you
DUBS73P said:
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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you can either install a custom rom or just root your stock kernel. I tried siyah kernel before, it support overclocking and dualboot.
danielsf said:
Hi, firstly if I was you I would read all of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827635. This will explain about the dangers etc of overclocking on our specific device. Then, do you have a custom recovery installed? Like CWM? If you do and if you understand all the risks associated with overclocking, then you would look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686 This is siyha kernel, I trust this developer a lot, I have used his kernels ever since he first released one for the galaxy s2 a couple of years ago. You should read the full OP, and if you feel you are ready you just download the appropriate kernel zip, as in make sure it is for the galaxy s3. Also, make sure you flash the right kernel for your android version, like an ICS kernel will not work with a Jelly Bean rom and the other way round. Then simply flash it in Clockworkmod recovery and slowly and safely play around. I can't stress this enough, only play around with things after you fully understand what it is and does as overclocking can cause hardware damage. I hope this helps you
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Hi thanks for all the information in you're post
I do have cwm recovery installed and I have created a android backup ready for my mistakes
What option do I use from within cwm? Is it the one that says install from zip or something? Thanks again
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Hi thanks for all the information in you're post
I do have cwm recovery installed and I have created a android backup ready for my mistakes
What option do I use from within cwm? Is it the one that says install from zip or something? Thanks again
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Download your kernel of choice,boot recovery select install zip from sd card,navigate to where you downloaded your kernel,select it install it,now re-boot system.........job done enjoy
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DUBS73P said:
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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Download Siyah kernel, the latest 1.7rc then flash it using Odin. Then you're good to go. Just read in general section. There's a guide by bala on how to OC/UV.
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Hi.
I have a friend who has a Galaxy S2 I9100 (White version) and his android version is 4.0.4 stock, un-rooted of course. It's all stock.
I just want to ask a question since I have heard you can brick your S2 in recovery mode if it is 4.0.4. So my question is this,
HOW CAN I FLASH CUSTOM ROM WITHOUT BRICKING, ON STOCK 4.0.4 ROM.
Now my guess is this, I must be wrong, so please let me know if its dangerous or not.
Flash Stock 4.0.3 rom via Odin first, than Root it with Siyah kernel which also has ClockWorkMod Recovery, wipe everything, and than flash the Custom ROM.
Is it OK, or I must do something else.
Thanks a lot.
Just flash Siyah Kernel on 4.0.4 and you can then flash custom ROM no need to downgrade to 4.0.3.
Flashing latest Siyah Kernel via Odin, and than I can wipe data/reset wipe cache and everything, and flash the custom ROM immediately from there after doing a NANDROID backup and the phone will not get bricked, right?
Is this really so safe?
Thanks for helping.
agonn said:
Flashing latest Siyah Kernel via Odin, and than I can wipe data/reset wipe cache and everything, and flash the custom ROM immediately from there after doing a NANDROID backup and the phone will not get bricked, right?
Is this really so safe?
Thanks for helping.
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Yes after flashing Siyah kernel ( v4.1.5 or v5.0.1 meant for S2) from ODIN ( u have to use the tar file of siyah) ur phone with android ICS 4.0.4 will be safe from 'Brick Bug' issue'.
In siyah recovery u can do wipe data/cache, make nandroid bkp of ur exsisting rom and also u can flash any custom JB or ICS roms ( which support siyah kernel) on ur phone without any issue
agonn said:
Flashing latest Siyah Kernel via Odin, and than I can wipe data/reset wipe cache and everything, and flash the custom ROM immediately from there after doing a NANDROID backup and the phone will not get bricked, right?
Is this really so safe?
Thanks for helping.
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Correct!
It was also correct in the other topics that cover bricking, flashing, rooting etc and are easy to find by looking at first/second page of questions or by using search.
Use search or look in future as you will get your answers quicker. They are already out there.
Thanks all.
Also, I searched, but couldn't get an exact answer. People were asking around that topic, but exactly how I wanted to ask (although I am sure a heavy search would've found me my answer) Also since this is a Q&A section I thought even asking the obvious question wouldn't make anybody mad. So thank you for your questions.
I dont usually create a lot of topics to ask questions, but only do it when I think it would be better if I get the opinion from more experienced guys so I wont brick anything.
Thanks a lot guys, and the whole XDA Community. The main reason Android is today the number.1 OS on smartphones.
one more question please.
if the phone is on stock 4.0.4 and with siyah kernel, updating the phone with Kies when updates are available, will it brick it or something like that.
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one more question please.
if the phone is on stock 4.0.4 and with siyah kernel, updating the phone with Kies when updates are available, will it brick it or something like that.
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Kies won't work anymore. You have to flash your rom(s) through Odin or via CWM.
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agonn said:
one more question please.
if the phone is on stock 4.0.4 and with siyah kernel, updating the phone with Kies when updates are available, will it brick it or something like that.
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NO, it will not brick ur phone for sure, and for now take out that 'will my phone Brick' thing from ur mind ma8
Phone wasnt mine. thats why i am afraid of brick. haha
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This guy did not like the Custom ROM world so he asked for everything to be back.
But when restoring the Nandroid backup the SeuperSU app CWM app and STweaks was there so I deleted all these all these apps with RootExplorer and than deleted RootExplorer too. I hope I didn't do any bass mistake doing that because i have no money to pay him a new S2.
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agonn said:
This guy did not like the Custom ROM world so he asked for everything to be back.
But when restoring the Nandroid backup the SeuperSU app CWM app and STweaks was there so I deleted all these all these apps with RootExplorer and than deleted RootExplorer too. I hope I didn't do any bass mistake doing that because i have no money to pay him a new S2.
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after all that deletion, if the phone is wrk'ng normally then nothing to worry
i don't know. it worked well but i didn't try to reboot it because i feared if it will not turn on. i hope he doesn't call me saying his phone is not powering up anymore.
I'm living in fear. it is so awkward you can't believe. can't keep my head cool no matter how much i try.
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agonn said:
i don't know. it worked well but i didn't try to reboot it because i feared if it will not turn on. i hope he doesn't call me saying his phone is not powering up anymore.
I'm living in fear. it is so awkward you can't believe. can't keep my head cool no matter how much i try.
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the Nadroid backup u restored, was it a stock rom one
yes 4.0.4 stock with Siyah kernel.
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agonn said:
yes 4.0.4 stock with Siyah kernel.
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Dont worry ma8, it will reboot normally without any issue's, since u have deleted only apps
Oh god. thanks for this news.
Yep I only deleted apps nothing more. thank you , you made my day. i can have a well deserved sleep now. thanks
one thing i learned today: never tell anyone you know some little about either Android, Windows or stuff like that. risky and not with it.
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agonn said:
Oh god. thanks for this news.
Yep I only deleted apps nothing more. thank you , you made my day. i can have a well deserved sleep now. thanks
one thing i learned today: never tell anyone you know some little about either Android, Windows or stuff like that. risky and not with it.
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GBU
just realized the CWM6 backups made of Terra ROM are not going to be restorable with CWM5 if i need to.
Actually, the incremental backup feature of CWM6 is very useful on a X-U with limited internal memory!
Have googled, all the guides i found either used a windows installer (.bat) or included kernel for unlocked BL only.
Is it possible to repackage the linux installer or has anyone does this please? i don't want to risk bricking a phone doing this myself.
This is what i was previously using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455 (5.x)
and Terra ROM includes a CWM 6.x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40447201 which is slightly buggy btw, some CWM options cause a hang but important stuff seems to work.
Not sure if this is an issue i may be able to
install stock ICS > Root > install CWM 5.x > install Terra with CWM6 > use CW6 to load another ROM, but awkward?
edit: whilst i'm here, i have another question about nandroid backups:
If i have two Xperia-U (which i should hopefully once my first is fixed by Sony..), can i restore the Nandroid from one to another? assuming same CWM version etc.
thanks to the mod who moved this.
anyone know about the 2nd question, restoring nandroid on different (but same model) phone?
Smiff2 said:
thanks to the mod who moved this.
anyone know about the 2nd question, restoring nandroid on different (but same model) phone?
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Yes. Only CWM5 backups can be swapped amongst two ST25i's
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satya-1998 said:
Yes. Only CWM5 backups can be swapped amongst two ST25i's
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thanks so i need to downgrade CWM first, can i just flash it with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455
and that won't affect my ROM? (Terra v5)?
Smiff2 said:
thanks so i need to downgrade CWM first, can i just flash it with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948455
and that won't affect my ROM? (Terra v5)?
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Yes sure
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