I am completely new to samsung family and wish to ask that i have a GT-I9100 (int. version) , so which thread's rom should i flash ??
ALso someone plz. tell me that where can i find instructions for bootloader unlocking(if any) , installing CWM etc...
I'm on stock 2.3.6 Now and i don't think that zergrush will help !!
nexus2515 said:
I am completely new to samsung family and wish to ask that i have a GT-I9100 (int. version) , so which thread's rom should i flash ??
ALso someone plz. tell me that where can i find instructions for bootloader unlocking(if any) , installing CWM etc...
I'm on stock 2.3.6 Now and i don't think that zergrush will help !!
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difference between android development and original development is simple. android development is roms basically with a slap on theme on it and original is well original.
read this thread here for better explanation between the two
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175660
as regarding unlocking bootloaders you do not have to as it is already unlocked..all you have to do is flash a cf-root kernel from chainfires thread.
here are links to help you better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
above link is the chainfire thread to root and the bottom link read that first to get a better feel of rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
noobterminator i couldnt have put it any better than you did. nice to see someone offering help instead of flaming and whinging over forum rules over an uncommon question
Tapped GS2
iamsloany said:
noobterminator i couldnt have put it any better than you did. nice to see someone offering help instead of flaming and whinging over forum rules over an uncommon question
Tapped GS2
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well we all been there before so no harm in helping out. although the question should be move to the Q&A section...but anyways thank you for your nice words and just helping a fellow member that is all
But its not an uncommon question is it .Uncommon questions don't get their head bitten off.
jje.
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thanks noobterminator, last thing please
also post the links for what is ODIN utility and how to use it and then i'll be ready to Boost my s2
nexus2515 said:
thanks noobterminator, last thing please
also post the links for what is ODIN utility and how to use it and then i'll be ready to Boost my s2
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I don't understand why you should sit here and wait for an answer when you can get it 2seconds after you ask Google
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It's the same old story. People too damn lazy to do the work (searching) themselves.
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It's the same old story. People too damn lazy to do the work (searching) themselves.
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i'm not too much lazy,,,,
the thing is that i don't wanna brick my set..
i saw procedure for galaxy ace and some other sammy phones, but couldn't find for S2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The 1st post in the above thread has it all. Good luck.
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Hey guys, i'm a noob to the rooting/flashing rom world. i was going to wait for ICS to officially come out on att, but i'm tired of waiting.
my question is, do i need to root and then flash flappjaxxx rom? i see that in the descriptions, it says:
-Rooted with SuperSU included
does that mean i can just follow his instructions and my note will be rooted? or do i need to root first, and then flash?
thanks for any assistance!!
Did you see the sticky at the top of this section labeled "all in one noob guide"??? I think that may have what you're looking for. If you can't find it, you probably shouldn't flash. No offense meant by that, it's just that most problems people have and most bricks are caused by a lack of reading and following directions.
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The Flappjaxx rom is already a rooted ROM. What you need to do is flash CWM using ODIN.
Pls refer to the "HOW TO" guide in the dev section. Everything you need to learn is there.
everyone's gotta start somewhere. thanks guys!!
psychowu said:
everyone's gotta start somewhere. thanks guys!!
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That's right. But just a word of advice... before asking, always remember to do the reading first and research. Then if something doesn't make sense to you....thats the time you ask.
Yes, everybody does need to start somewhere, and that somewhere is reading as much as possible.
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Hey,
So I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 to ICS 4.0.4 before 1-2 months. The new graphics and extra features looked really great at first, but 2 hours after using it on normal applications (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.) It froze and did nothing, like literally just freezes at the screen it lagged on. This has been happening continuously for the past 2 months and I'm really sick of it, I upgraded my phone and my dad's one (both SGS2I9100) using Samsung Kies, ever since that, it just keeps freezing like 4 times a day and I have to take off my battery and re-put it so it can reset since nothing will do this.. The old the firmware I had was the really amazingly going well and never lagged even once (I can't remember which firmware though). I'm a total noob, I didn't and don't have my phone rooted or some stuff like that, expect downloading APKs off the internet lol.
I really want someone to help me in this, I know there must be a solution since I don't think I'm the only one who has been annoyed by this, specially when it happens on a daily routine. I searched over the forums and found nothing. I know there must be something talking about the issue but I'm too nooby to understand the article titles which might be a solution of my problem.
Please help me in my problem it really bothers me and xda is my last hope...
Thank you all.
Note: please use simple terms because I really won't understand, and if you do, please teach me them lol.
Well, first of all your up for some reading.
While you go from thread to thread you'll run into the world of ROMs and flashing.
The first thing you have to know is that your device comes with 4 things:
1) Hardware (dah)
2) Kernel (link between Hardware & OS)
3) ROM (OS)
4) Modem (Baseband for your country / Region)
You are actually on 4.0.4, It's Kernel is known to suffer the brick bug issue.
Flashing is used to get the best from your device, in relation to your personal user experience. You got plenty of options like Stock Roms and Custom Roms, as well as Stock Kernels and custom kernels.
When flashing stock roms you get the chance to get rid of your carrier stuff (bloatware and animation boot) by getting an unbranded ROM (samsung official stock rom), you can either go down to previous versions (Gingerbread, ICS 4.0.3) or even go up (Jelly bean leaked ROM). Carrier branded or not, it's just a matter of choice.
When flashing custom roms you get a whole lot of roms to choose from. The most common are CyanogenMod (CM), RR (revolution remix), Omega and etcetera. These roms take the best of the stock roms and leave the worst, so you'll get a more personalized experience.
When Flashing custom kernels your trying to get the best performance for your ROM, this means you can use a stock ROM with a custom kernel.
Modems are basebands that let your carrier network function in your region / country, so if you flash a modem, your network might not work, so you'll have to flash another modem and so on.
Check all that out and if you decide to go on flashing, we are here to help you on the easiest / safest way to do it.
rembember to read and re-read all first.
you did notice this is now your official post right?
Okay I kinda get it, can you kindly please send me links that will help my problem? I'd rather downgrade with Stock ROM than a costum one.
Another thing, will it affect anything that has to do with my Carier? and does my phone have to be rooted in order this to work? If so how can I?
Many thanks.
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try sammobile.com
they have plenty of stock roms.
I'd personally advice you to get 4.0.3 stock ROM. What's you carrier? I could look it up for you while you learn about flashing/downgrade.
That's what I was thinking of too, and it's Orange IL (Israel)
I need you you to tell me how do it too please
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The best option for you is to get Mobile Odin Pro, got 5 bucks to spare in google play?
After installing that, what should I do?
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OmarDaoudi said:
After installing that, what should I do?
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here, download the official ROM of your choice (you can type ctrl + f and search orange):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Remember, 4.0.3 is the best option for you.
OmarDaoudi said:
After installing that, what should I do?
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You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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Donnie Sins said:
You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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I'm goin' clubbin in a couple of hours, he'll have to
gastonw said:
I'm goin' clubbin in a couple of hours, he'll have to
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Priorities man Wouldn't you rather be on xda instead of dancing in a club?^^
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werewolves can't type, everybody knows that!
Donnie Sins said:
You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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There are 2 types of people: those who do not like to read and the rest who like. Then those who like may not understand. Now, those who do not read and those who read but don't understand actually contribute 99% of the posts in every forums you visit.
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xdanoober said:
There are 2 types of people: those who do not like to read and the rest who like. Then those who like may not understand. Now, those who do not read and those who read but don't understand actually contribute 99% of the posts in every forums you visit.
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When the guy doesn't read it was a good advice to start doing it, because it's not really allowed to ask everything that is allready asked so many times.
When he actually does read, but doesn't understand (which I don't think because he's asking basic question about steps he must take) then it's maybe better to rethink if he's really going to flash something because he doesn't know what he's doing
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Okay, so I did some reading and figured out that I needed to root my phone, I'm on this thread which was recommended by many people http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 . Am I doing it the right thing? since I want to downgrade to stock 4.0.3?
Second question, I downloaded the CWM zip and extractred the CWM file on SDCARD, it says reboot to recovery, how can I do that?
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Okay, so I did some reading and figured out that I needed to root my phone, I'm on this thread which was recommended by many people http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 . Am I doing it the right thing? since I want to downgrade to stock 4.0.3?
Second question, I downloaded the CWM zip and extractred the CWM file on SDCARD, it says reboot to recovery, how can I do that?
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Why don't you just flash a stock rom through Odin? No offence but I'm serious, the lack of knowledge you show here by asking about Recovery to me seems to be a sign you shouldn't root it at all, and learn a whole lot more about flashing and more if you want to.
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Why don't you just flash a stock rom through Odin? No offence but I'm serious, the lack of knowledge you show here by asking about Recovery to me seems to be a sign you shouldn't root it at all, and learn a whole lot more about flashing and more if you want to.
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I managed to root my phone, I have SuperSU,CWM now on my phone, sorry for the stupid questions did more readings, my goal now is to downgrade to stock 4.0.3, how can I do that?
OmarDaoudi said:
I managed to root my phone, I have SuperSU,CWM now on my phone, sorry for the stupid questions did more readings, my goal now is to downgrade to stock 4.0.3, how can I do that?
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These all aren't stupid questions, because everybody had to go through them the first time. It's just that all the questions have allready been answered here on xda, so that's why you've been told to search and read for yourself.
Here's an article that can be helpfull:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
If you don't fully understand it, please look into the guides in the S2 section.
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Thanks all for your help! I managed to successfully downgrade my SGS2 from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3 after your guys helps, I should have read in the first place which I did after you guys gave me the headlines of what to do!
Now I think I'm and advanced noobie.
Thanks a lot again! :laugh:
Ok, so i bricked my first Prime, so i bought a refurb from newegg or less then what asus wanted to fix the other one.
It came with android 4.1.1 build JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.18-20121122
Before i go bricking another one..LOL.. ok not LOL, i cant really find any info on exactly how to unlock and root with this version.
Sorry i guess i am gun shy after making one paper weight, i want to be sure.
I would like to unlock, root, and install hairy bean 2.2. So if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
thanks everyone in advance.
soloblazer said:
Ok, so i bricked my first Prime, so i bought a refurb from newegg or less then what asus wanted to fix the other one.
It came with android 4.1.1 build JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.18-20121122
Before i go bricking another one..LOL.. ok not LOL, i cant really find any info on exactly how to unlock and root with this version.
Sorry i guess i am gun shy after making one paper weight, i want to be sure.
I would like to unlock, root, and install hairy bean 2.2. So if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
thanks everyone in advance.
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There is a useful thread here but make sure first you understand exactly what you are doing and why. If not, ask first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
Worked perfect, unlocked, rooted, and rom installed in about 40 mins.
THANKS
Hi ,
Congrats to you for getting a new rom . Actually I am also in the same boat as yours.
I read the instructions for root and installing the twrp and i think i can take the plunge.
However if you can guide how to install custom rom compatible with this twrp, that would be really helpful
Do i need to flash bootloader as well to install the custom rom
Would be great if you can point me to some instructions
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Please help
Is op interested in selling the bricked prime?
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andrioda said:
Please help
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Have you read the first 3 posts in this thread? You will find all you need to know and the relevant support by following the link..
Restorer said:
Have you read the first 3 posts in this thread? You will find all you need to know and the relevant support by following the link..
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thanks for replying
yes I did and I followed the this link as well suggested by you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464&page=1
however can you please guide what custom roms are compatible which I can flash after rooting and installaing TWRP
andrioda said:
thanks for replying
yes I did and I followed the this link as well suggested by you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464&page=1
however can you please guide what custom roms are compatible which I can flash after rooting and installaing TWRP
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You should find full information on compatibility in the first post of each ROM's development thread. If there is something you don't understand then ask there. You don't supply any information on which bootloader you have. You can double check from the position of the nvidia logo on startup: bottom middle = ICS, bottom right = JB.
If you are new to all this I would recommend you do a lot of reading before attempting anything and make your first custom ROM one that offers the best support. When you have chosen, spend as long as it takes to read and understand everything in the thread. Good luck :good:.
Thanks a lot for the advice
I am stock 4.1.1 jb, can you please let me know which custom rom would be the best to start with
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Can someone please help me step by step how to root S3 i9300 and install recovery and custom rom? Or can anyone link a good video tutorial?
Is it safe to use ROM manager to install a recovery? I know some years ago that program was not safe.
Search and read, all covered in the sticky threads.
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Search and read, all covered in the sticky threads.
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I knew someone would say that and I would say that myself to people if I was experienced, but I am asking because I want to be sure, the sticky threads and all that can be old information, there may be new versions out etc..
But okey, nvm guys I figure it out myself.
even being old the process remains the same... just folow the instructions in this link and you will be rooted
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxys3-i9300-root-android43-jellybean-update-howto-521949