[Q] I'm Newbie - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone,
This is faakher. I'm from Pakistan. I'm new to android. I got a new phone Huawei Honor with Gingerbread 2.3.6. I have some questions to be asked:
1- What is root?
2-Is it safe to upgrade my os to Ice cream sandwich? (I found an update on Huawei's website)
3-If I upgrade my os to ice cream sandwich, is it possible to reinstall gingerbread 2.3.6?
Please guide me I'm a newbie in Android community.

Welcome to xda. First read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466228 rooting is when u get super powers (just like the spider guy) to do whatever u want with d phone. U can remove unwanted system apps. And it's d basic requirement to flashing roms, mods and stuff .
Yeah. Upgrading to Ics is safe.

Buddy first rule of xda is to search and read as much as u can. If you dont find it, then post a topic.
and for rom queries please find your particular device's forum in xda.
by the way, in simple way, root is gaining the access of ownership of everything. U can get high performance from ur device after rooting. Just read as much as u can.
if your device manufacturer is providing the ics update, then u can upgrade to it easily.
for reverting back to stock u have to root first then install stock rom from zip, or there are many methods, just read in your device's forum.

sumit77seo said:
Buddy first rule of xda is to search and read as much as u can. If you dont find it, then post a topic.
and for rom queries please find your particular device's forum in xda.
by the way, in simple way, root is gaining the access of ownership of everything. U can get high performance from ur device after rooting. Just read as much as u can.
if your device manufacturer is providing the ics update, then u can upgrade to it easily.
for reverting back to stock u have to root first then install stock rom from zip, or there are many methods, just read in your device's forum.
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Thanks for your information.
brother please provide me a link of my relevant forum. I searched on main page of xda but couldn't a forum related to my phone. And by the way as I told, I've Huawei Honor (u8860).

faakher said:
Thanks for your information.
brother please provide me a link of my relevant forum. I searched on main page of xda but couldn't a forum related to my phone. And by the way as I told, I've Huawei Honor (u8860).
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Seems like there is not 1 yet for that. U can ask here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
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Found something for ya! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038

sumit77seo said:
Buddy first rule of xda is to search and read as much as u can. If you dont find it, then post a topic.
and for rom queries please find your particular device's forum in xda.
by the way, in simple way, root is gaining the access of ownership of everything. U can get high performance from ur device after rooting. Just read as much as u can.
if your device manufacturer is providing the ics update, then u can upgrade to it easily.
for reverting back to stock u have to root first then install stock rom from zip, or there are many methods, just read in your device's forum.
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Lifehacker7 said:
Seems like there is not 1 yet for that. U can ask here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
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Brother I found an Online Update option in mobile's about section but its showing nothing to update. What to do now?

faakher said:
Brother I found an Online Update option in mobile's about section but its showing nothing to update. What to do now?
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Where did ya find d update from.? Huawei's website?

Huawei site not working
Huawei's site is not working to download firmware.
Showing some internal error
Where to get ICS firmware?

Lifehacker7 said:
Where did ya find d update from.? Huawei's website?
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Bro I checked update from my mobile's about section.
About Phone -> Online Upgrade -> System Software Upgrade
But nothing found.
one more thing there is also an option "Firmware Upgrade", What is meant by this?

Dude use superoneclick, universal root for GB
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk 2

hisname said:
Dude use superoneclick, universal root for GB
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk 2
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Bro I want to update my phone to ICS from GB and also want to root it. Please if you could manage, tell me a detailed process.

faakher said:
Bro I want to update my phone to ICS from GB and also want to root it. Please if you could manage, tell me a detailed process.
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1.since u are from GB, use superoneclick.
2.then flash a custom recovery
3. then use full wipe:which wipes /user partition.
4.then flash an ICS ROM.
5.PROFIT!
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk 2

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[Q] Plz help fast !!!! :(

Hey,
I want to overclock my phone......... here is my phone info:
Android:2.2.1
Firmwire:v10c ..
My cell is rooted ... but i cannot start titanium backup... plz anyone upload it in mega upload.com
I dont know how to install cuatom recovery.... i read all forums but i still cant do anything....
thanks is advance
virusshah1997 said:
Hey,
I want to overclock my phone......... here is my phone info:
Android:2.2.1
Firmwire:v10c ..
My cell is rooted ... but i cannot start titanium backup... plz anyone upload it in mega upload.com
I dont know how to install cuatom recovery.... i read all forums but i still cant do anything....
thanks is advance
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u again got a new thread for the same prob chk ur message
shhbz said:
u again got a new thread for the same prob chk ur message
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Hey i know re ...... what is adb ... but in this post i hve to overclock using setcpu... but the max is 600mhz...
How to install flash player.....
I know it is not there but there is no way.??
There is a pretty old site called google for questions. Try it out once in a while.
Stop spamming the forums with repeated questions.
To your question about adb, I had already replied to a different post you had created yesterday. What is the point of asking the same questions again and again without checking the responses to your previous posts.
Having read 3 of the threads you have created in the last 2 days(all of them very similar), you seem like a guy out to exploit the goodwill of other users on this forum and one who is incapable of following even the simplest of instructions.
And
Please don't create a new thread asking for the expansion of 'adb'.
virusshah1997 said:
I dont know how to install cuatom recovery.... i read all forums but i still cant do anything....
thanks is advance
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For clear instructions, read the following thread -
HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
And if you still can't understand the instructions, re-read it till you finally come to terms with it.
root question
I have the same question.
But now I already root.(Base on Android 2.2.2 Ver:1.0C)
u can to use "GingerBreak v1.2" root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
victortangocharlie said:
For clear instructions, read the following thread -
HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
And if you still can't understand the instructions, re-read it till you finally come to terms with it.
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Are i m small dude .... i m of 13 yrs..... srry for posting so many post

Galaxy s 2 4.0+ os

Guys is there official android 4.0+ that samsung reslease and can you give me link how to install it ...Or it is still rooted ver. that some guys dev and full of bugs ...
Tnx
Catic said:
Guys is there official android 4.0+ that samsung reslease and can you give me link how to install it ...Or it is still rooted ver. that some guys dev and full of bugs ...
Tnx
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Samsung rom first you need to find a search engine then you need to find a brain then you need to read .
Shorthand official roms plastered all over the sodding forum .
jje
Catic said:
Guys is there official android 4.0+ that samsung reslease and can you give me link how to install it ...Or it is still rooted ver. that some guys dev and full of bugs ...
Tnx
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General forum....see sticky thread
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
please read the guide and please use search function next time
I see that is rooted ver.. I want all to be stock not useing third party programs ...Is kies going to update?
Catic said:
I see that is rooted ver.. I want all to be stock not useing third party programs ...Is kies going to update?
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It seems you are confused. Or are you just struggling to read english? What one do you see that is rooted?
The ones you have been directed to (stickied at the top of the General section, linked above by pier10) are the same one, (but are hosted on different download sites) and it is NOT rooted, but both pages have instructions on how to root if you want. If you don't want root, just ignore the rooting instructions.
As far as Kies, it will update only if you are still on an official stock Samsung firmware, with the correct CSC for your country. If you haven't flashed any firmwares yourself yet, this is a good bet. But you will have to wait until Samsung updates their servers for your region to say your phone is eligible for an update.
ctomgee said:
It seems you are confused. Or are you just struggling to read english? What one do you see that is rooted?
The ones you have been directed to (stickied at the top of the General section, linked above by pier10) are the same one, (but are hosted on different download sites) and it is NOT rooted, but both pages have instructions on how to root if you want. If you don't want root, just ignore the rooting instructions.
As far as Kies, it will update only if you are still on an official stock Samsung firmware, with the correct CSC for your country. If you haven't flashed any firmwares yourself yet, this is a good bet. But you will have to wait until Samsung updates their servers for your region to say your phone is eligible for an update.
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I did root my phone 1 time then i unroot it how can i check if my ver is official ?
JJEgan said:
Samsung rom first you need to find a search engine then you need to find a brain then you need to read .
Shorthand official roms plastered all over the sodding forum .
jje
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Top Dog... Jjeg !!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Catic said:
I did root my phone 1 time then i unroot it how can i check if my ver is official ?
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Dunno. I don't use Kies.

root and rom for locked BL, all in here

If you have 62 firmware and locked bootloader it will be pretty hard to root your phone put CWM on and find a decent rom
In this thread i try to gather all information (links) needed with a simple guide to root your phone put cwm on and have a good rom.
I do this because i find it so hard looking for everything i need to root a locked bootloader xperia neo, so with people help we will bring all the stuff we need on one thread for LOCKED BOOTLOADER 62 FIRMWARE 2.3.4 XPERIA NEO.
Please if you find rom that work with lock bootloader please post on here.
We do good things so good things get done.
A few links to read if you have time pull out info we need copy and paste under this comment, i will be back later look more into it and find more info for everyone,
CWM-LOCKEDBOOTLOADER-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
(instructions above first set of screenshots to install cwm)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
maybe this pre rooted busy box and CWM install already idk yet - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Maybe working rom ^^^^ too ^^^^
Pandemic is good post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21912336&postcount=1 maybe this help us all?
------------------------------------------ROMS FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS BELOW----------------------------------------------
codename_L05
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23558121#post23558121
Official ICS rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598540
HELP YOU HELP ME CLICK THANKS
Raazax8 said:
A few links to read if you have time pull out info we need copy and paste under this comment, i will be back later look more into it and find more info for everyone,
CWM-LOCKEDBOOTLOADER-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
(instructions above first set of screenshots to install cwm)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
maybe this pre rooted busy box and CWM install already idk yet - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Maybe working rom ^^^^ too ^^^^
Pandemic is good post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21912336&postcount=1 maybe this help us all?
HELP YOU HELP ME CLICK THANKS
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yes mine is working succesfull mate
Pandemic said:
yes mine is working succesfull mate
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i was going to get all info and links and post a easy 123 step method for locked bootloader 2.3.4 neo with 62 fw.
like this. (just example idk what comes first or what to do yet)
1) download this (*****)
2) download that (*****)
3)put (***) in the folder named (*****)
4) connect phone in flash mode
5)flash this and that
6) done. you can now put roms on and you have full root access..
i suggest use pandemics answer thank him and grant him best wishes with his work maybe donate him.
i will also post a list of roms that work with locked bootloader, maybe an ics version or 2
Basically i make this for simple instructions to get root cwm and rom. i will work hard to try make this good very very noob guide,
I see your xtra noob guide. after downloading and doing as you say will that give me root cwm and custom rom? have you got list of roms i can use if i root neo with your guide?
It's not hard to understand, but just you are lazy to try understand.
How can: flash .42, root, OTA (optionally flash .62 kernel) be hard to understand? What can be more simpler/noob prof than this?
Things aren't complicated, it just need to take some free time to TRY understanding them.
If all this is to complicated, only 1,2,3 which I can suggest is:
1)turn on phone
2)use it stock
3)turn it off
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Raazax8 said:
have you got list of roms i can use if i root neo with your guide?
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don't be lazy, go trough dev section and check yourself what rom's are for locked BL's.
it's not hard, actually most of them have word locked or unlocked in their title.
This is not for me i know this. i root my old phone, i am experience enough to cook my own rom on my old phone i also rite simple android apps so i know this. i do this for someone who not had android before i want nice simple instruction for them without the corporate mumbo jumbo
Raazax8 said:
This is not for me i know this. i root my old phone, i am experience enough to cook my own rom on my old phone i also rite simple android apps so i know this. i do this for someone who not had android before i want nice simple instruction for them without the corporate mumbo jumbo
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I don't know your earlier experience and knowledge, but based on your questions in this thread, you don't know how to do it, or it's hard for you to understand. (to lazy to quote each of your sentence with question). Maybe I'm wrong, but I just reply on your posts.
Also, making instruction even more simplified(then the one on Pandemic link) we are making zoombies out of people, who don't use their heads to think and try to understand something. People becoming to lazy these days.
I dont think its lazy, i work with zombies that need zombie noob guides lol.
i am not lazy i do this for the community that want easy answer and list of roms for locked bootloaders (i am now searching and editing my posts with roms i find) please see my second post
bro my xperia neo build--.42 & android version is 2.3.4 (gingerbread)...i have installed the cwm from this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509"...but when turn off my mobile & keep pressing the volume down button,my mobile is just hang on "Sony Ericsson" logo...now plzzz can anyone help me ????
Minhazxda said:
bro my xperia neo build--.42 & android version is 2.3.4 (gingerbread)...i have installed the cwm from this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509"...but when turn off my mobile & keep pressing the volume down button,my mobile is just hang on "Sony Ericsson" logo...now plzzz can anyone help me ????
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Try my way bro, this noob guide is going nowhere, its another guide with other steps, so go to my sig and check it out there, i made it with poyensa >> the roll up all in 1
Sent from my Neo V with supercharged ICS ^^

[Q] Tips/custom room/others for my S2-2.3.4

Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
chumpy90 said:
Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
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that is ROM for u ma8 not room
as a new member read the below link first to understand about recovery and dwnld mode which u always need in future
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
after that go thro the Guides listed in the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
I'm quite happy to leave this thread open as long as people don't start to recomend any Roms, kernels e.t.c, just advice for the other questions.
Thanks
The-Hulk
Sorry for asking the question in a wrong section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
chumpy90 said:
Sorry for asking the question in a wring section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
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first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
Sun90 said:
first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
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Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
chumpy90 said:
Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
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just visit the 'Themes and apps' section ma8, u find a lot info regarding apps including S-voice of S3 ported to S2 there
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
chumpy90 said:
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
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check the link below for the apps that can be removed safely
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
What is a root?
Is it normal that my phone uses 500 mb (ram) after installing Yahoo mesenger/ fb and other app??
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[Q] problem with Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo MT15i

hello all i just got this phone from a friend and its from china however i can use it here in the states,im just having a small problem getting the american android market stuff on this phone,a guy at bestbuy said i could force it and than said to come to this site.its the best phone i ever had and am really wanting to work it to its full potential so please help me out all and thanks.
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
martinusbe said:
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
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well thanks for being nice on that ok here is everything i know
andriod version 4.0.4
build number 4.1.B.0.587
kernel version [email protected]#1
baseband version 8x55A-AAABQQAZM-203028G-77
Still you have the problem ??
E Rulz said:
Still you have the problem ??
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yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
scalpachette said:
yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
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He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
Madfysh said:
He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
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yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
scalpachette said:
yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
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Fair enough
But don't worry, nobody was born knowing all. Take your time and read a bit. If you are interested in that you will learn fast, as its not hard.
There is even tutorial on how to use flashtool.
See..try..
if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
sagar.bendale said:
if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
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i tried that before but it said my phone needs to be rooted,that i tried but failed horribly
So? You managed to flash it?
Madfysh said:
So? You managed to flash it?
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i managed nothing but to prove i shouldnt be doing this stuff haha nah i can try with enough more information i can try to pull it off see i tried to flash something or another but it just didnt happen i messed up the phone really bad and here i am still unable to do what i was trying to.seems as if something doesnt want me to do this.i wish i could
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
Madfysh said:
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
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well im not doing so well again the same thing happened,i need help but just cant get it right.i tried another time but need to do an update to fix the phone.if anyone wants to try to walk me through this you can find me on skype i think my profile has the info on it.if not pm me or just not.thanks for the advice and attempts at it.
What is the filename of the file you are flashing to your phone?
Did flashtool reported any error or everything went well with flashing?
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Why are you sending PM's, we have forum, there are smarter people here and will solve your problem faster if more of us discuss about it.
First you said that you have problems with keyboard, then you said you followed this instructions: http://theunlockr.com/2012/10/08/how-to-root-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-neo-mt15i/
On those instructions I only see how to root your phone, which includes flashing MT11i kernel.
Now hear this. If you said all this info before, you would get your solution by now.
Flashing MT11i kernel on MT15i gives that error. And I would have told you that if you gave all the info you have. And no need to go around the web for instructions, everything you need is here, if you had checked this (sticky) thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 you would noticed that flashing only kernel cause errors.
For start flash your phone with correct fw, to solve your initial question, then go on next exhibitions
And please use forum, it will be faster
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
scalpachette said:
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
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It's easy stuff mate. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017

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