Hey.
I'm looking to flash my pretty old Galaxy S2 from a custom GB rom to one of the spaking new JB roms.. the only thing is I'm not sure if my phone is updated enough to support flashing the new roms?
The particular rom I am looking at installing is SentinelROM v4.75
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268064
The instructions say:
If installing for the first time:
To install this ROM you will need to have an unlocked bootloader and a custom Recovery such as TWRP or ClockWorkMod installed (personally I recommend TWRP, I have had issues with restoring backups using CWM).
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What I currently have on my phone is:
CheckROM RevoHD V6
Baseband XXKI4
Android 2.3.6
N.E.A.K Kernel 1.4.2x with CWM v5.0.2.8
Am I good to just load the ROM onto my sdcard and just flash away or do I need to update my phone to a JB stock rom first? I'd ask this question in his thread but I don't have enough posts apparently..
melonfresh said:
Hey.
I'm looking to flash my pretty old Galaxy S2 from a custom GB rom to one of the spaking new JB roms.. the only thing is I'm not sure if my phone is updated enough to support flashing the new roms?
The particular rom I am looking at installing is SentinelROM v4.75
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268064
The instructions say:
What I currently have on my phone is:
CheckROM RevoHD V6
Baseband XXKI4
Android 2.3.6
N.E.A.K Kernel 1.4.2x with CWM v5.0.2.8
Am I good to just load the ROM onto my sdcard and just flash away or do I need to update my phone to a JB stock rom first? I'd ask this question in his thread but I don't have enough posts apparently..
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Install directly 4.2.2 ROM,then do a factory reset
Hey guys.
I just bought a samsung tab 2 10.1 and want to flash it to cyanogen to get the multiple users that comes with android 4.2.x
I havent flashed in a while since i updated my i9100 to 4.1.2, so i thought best to flash my i9100 to cyanogen first to try it out as my phone is already rooted. I found a few guides for installing cyanogen to my phone using cwm recovery to install from the SD card.
I remember rooting my device back when i updated it to 4.1.2 but when i tried to boot into cwm is would boot into the stock android recovery.
so i figured i needed to flash cwm recovery.
after checking all kies processes were stopped i flashed the kernel "GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4" , but the phone would not boot and hang at start screen.. as a plus side i now had access to cwm recovery from boot... ironic.
so i booted into cwm recovery thinking to install cyanogen mod as i thought maybe the rom wasn't compatible with the kernel?
but noticed that the cyanogen rom was not present on the menu in cwm recovery, must of put it in the wrong place. I was now thinking to get my phone to boot into 4.1.2 that should still be on the phone, since the current kernel wasn't working i flashed "Siyah-v5-MCM-i9100-vsync_sysfs-20130217" in hopes it would be compatible.. still no luck with it booting. but i still have access to CWM recovery.
Any thoughts on how i should proceed? if i can get cyanogen onto the SD card should i install it via CWM?
little lost at the moment. been a while since i done all this.
here is the information i noted down before i started today.
4.1.2
i9100xxls8
3.0.31-863787 [email protected] #3 smp preempt thu jan 31 12:20:07 kst 2013
JZO54K.I9100xxms1
Thanks for reading.
Serathian
Philz kernel lss flash that through odin. Reboot to recovery, do the wipes and and reboot. 4.1.2 should boot up then. Then move custom rom to int sd and flash away. Philz installs custom cwm. Once you have flash custom rom philz will be replaced with stock custom kernel with cwm built in to it.
andrewwright said:
Philz kernel lss flash that through odin. Reboot to recovery, do the wipes and and reboot. 4.1.2 should boot up then. Then move custom rom to int sd and flash away. Philz installs custom cwm. Once you have flash custom rom philz will be replaced with stock custom kernel with cwm built in to it.
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I'll give it a shot, is the Philz kernel you mentioned this one?;
<< 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
I'm not to sure what kernel version i need.
how would i find out this information ?
Many thanks.
Edit:
I noticed in my previous notes i made when first flashing my phone a year or so ago. The kernel i used was this;
3.0.15-I9100BGLP8-CL317471 [email protected]#3
It is now kernel version;
3.0.31-863787 [email protected] #3 smp preempt thu jan 31 12:20:07 kst 2013
which has no reference to previous kernels. but my current baseband version is: i9100xxls8
LS8 stands out in both... so would using PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSY-ORA-5.10.0.tar.md5 work on my phone?
Lss will work as it for 4.1.2 it just has newer cwm installed.tar is for odin. You could get the zip one and put on an sd card put bk in your phone and flash it like that. Make sure its zip not tar for flashing in cwm.
Thanks
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Lss will work as it for 4.1.2 it just has newer cwm installed.tar is for odin. You could get the zip one and put on an sd card put bk in your phone and flash it like that. Make sure its zip not tar for flashing in cwm.
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Thanks, that worked. opted for no installing the nightly version of cyanogenmod as i would like something more stable on my phone.
I've been looking at Resurrection Remix 3.1.2 or CM1UI Jelly Bean.
Is the Philz kernel i installed a widely compatible kernel or should i install Siyah ? my last attempt to install Siyah kernel lead me to write this post.. how would i go about installing a more widely compatible kernal with out ending up in a hang screen again ?
Kind regards and many thanks.
Serathian
Serathian said:
Is the Philz kernel i installed a widely compatible kernel or should i install Siyah ? my last attempt to install Siyah kernel lead me to write this post..
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By 'compatible', you mean the kernel works with many ROMs?
Philz is a stock based kernel. So it only works on stock based ROMs, and depends on the android version and the build versions (like LSS, LSJ, LSD etc). Siyah is more compatible, because it only depends on the android version (like JB, ICS or GB).
You had a bootloop before after flashing Siyah mcm kernel, because the mcm kernel supports AOSP 4.2.2 ROMs, not stock JB.
Serathian said:
how would i go about installing a more widely compatible kernal with out ending up in a hang screen again ?
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To avoid bootloops after flashing a kernel, use these tips:
1. Flash only kernels supported by your current firmware. Suppose you are running stock JB and you want to flash AOSP 4.2.2 ROM. You might be tempted to flash Siyah mcm kernel (because it supports AOSP 4.2.2). But that would end up in a bootloop as Siyah mcm doesn't support stock JB! :good:
2. Use a kernel cleaning script before flashing any kernels. :good:
immortalneo said:
By 'compatible', you mean the kernel works with many ROMs?
Philz is a stock based kernel. So it only works on stock based ROMs, and depends on the android version and the build versions (like LSS, LSJ, LSD etc). Siyah is more compatible, because it only depends on the android version (like JB, ICS or GB).
You had a bootloop before after flashing Siyah mcm kernel, because the mcm kernel supports AOSP 4.2.2 ROMs, not stock JB.
To avoid bootloops after flashing a kernel, use these tips:
1. Flash only kernels supported by your current firmware. Suppose you are running stock JB and you want to flash AOSP 4.2.2 ROM. You might be tempted to flash Siyah mcm kernel (because it supports AOSP 4.2.2). But that would end up in a bootloop as Siyah mcm doesn't support stock JB! :good:
2. Use a kernel cleaning script before flashing any kernels. :good:
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Thanks for your reply, i have a few questions to try and understand.
Would i be right in saying;
When im looking to install a new kernel and/or Rom. My check list should be;
1. Kernel to phone compatability. I.e my phone is LS8 so i look for LSS/LSY/LSD soforth and so-on.
2. Kernel to Romcompatability. I.e Philz is a stock kernal hence why it works with 4.1.2 stock Rom.
So if i want to install Resurection Remixed i believe its a modified stock Rom so it should work with Philz?
As would cyanogenmod as it is modified stock?
Or is even that modified to much?
If i want to change both kernel and Rom, would it work if i installed for example siyah kernel then boot into CWM recovery and installed from there a new Rom?
Im looking to try out a few roms on my i9100, mainly Reserection remix, and other cyanogenmod clones with light modification as i enjoy the stock android experiance.
Also looking to install cyanogenmod to my p5100 tab. Flashing Philz p5100 kernal and then installing superuser through recovery and then installing cyanogenmod 10 stable version?
thanks for reading and taking the time to anwser my previous questions.
Many thanks
Serathian.
Serathian said:
Would i be right in saying;
When im looking to install a new kernel and/or Rom. My check list should be;
1. Kernel to phone compatability. I.e my phone is LS8 so i look for LSS/LSY/LSD soforth and so-on.
2. Kernel to Romcompatability. I.e Philz is a stock kernal hence why it works with 4.1.2 stock Rom.
So if i want to install Resurection Remixed i believe its a modified stock Rom so it should work with Philz?
As would cyanogenmod as it is modified stock?
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Don't worry, things can be a bit hard to digest at first.
Let me make it easier:
1. U are currently using a stock or custom ROM, but you want to change the kernel (without any plans to flash a new ROM). In this case, you need to select a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
2. U are on a stock ROM, and you need to flash a custom ROM. You want to flash a kernel to root it and install CWM (to enable u to flash a new ROM). In this case also, u should flash a kernel that supports your current stock ROM.
3. U are on a custom ROM, and you want to try another custom ROM (which may require another kernel to support it). In this case, you DON'T need to flash a new kernel that will support ur new ROM. You can flash the new ROM directly. All custom ROMs come with their own supported kernels bundled in the ROM. So, after flashing the new ROM, your current kernel will be REPLACED by a supported one from the new ROM.
Better?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine. "
Sent from my SGS II
I dont believe that rr is stock based. Sorry I didnt reply xda app was down. Immortalneo is top man and will guide you down the right path.:thumbup:
immortalneo said:
Don't worry, things can be a bit hard to digest at first.
Let me make it easier:
1. U are currently using a stock or custom ROM, but you want to change the kernel (without any plans to flash a new ROM). In this case, you need to select a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
2. U are on a stock ROM, and you need to flash a custom ROM. You want to flash a kernel to root it and install CWM (to enable u to flash a new ROM). In this case also, u should flash a kernel that supports your current stock ROM.
3. U are on a custom ROM, and you want to try another custom ROM (which may require another kernel to support it). In this case, you DON'T need to flash a new kernel that will support ur new ROM. You can flash the new ROM directly. All custom ROMs come with their own supported kernels bundled in the ROM. So, after flashing the new ROM, your current kernel will be REPLACED by a supported one from the new ROM.
Better?
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So my breakdown would be I'm using a Stock ROM with Philz kernel rooted and CWM. I want to Install Resurrection Remix which is a 4.2.x ROM, Philz is a 4.1.x Kernel so i need to install a new kernel to support Resurrection Remix? or would that come with its own Kernel?
And for my tablet. I flash Philz kernel and install superuser to root the device. so now its stock Rom with Philz kernel. So when i install Cyanogenmod Rom it will install its own Kernel or do i also need to install a Kernel that supports 4.2.x?
Or is it Firmware version based Kernel updates that happen when you install and new custom ROM?
i.e Running 4.1.x kernel and installing a 4.1.x Custom ROM will update the kernel, but installing a 4.2.x ROM will not?
vice versa Running a 4.2.x kernel and installing a 4.2.x ROM will update the kernel, but installing a 4.1.x ROM will not?
Kind Regards, I appreciate your time for reading my mind numbing questions.
Serathian
For you i9100 just flash the rom using philz cmw recovery and once its done you will have a custom rom with custom cm kernel which is rooted and has cwm with it. I would say to format system ,data, cache and preload before you flash it using philz recovery and make sure the rom and gapps is on int sd card were you can find it.
As for the tablet make sure philz is compatible with that tablet first!! Dont just flash it on that thinking because its 4.1.2 it will work.
Btw with philz also come with root access too.
Serathian said:
So my breakdown would be I'm using a Stock ROM with Philz kernel rooted and CWM. I want to Install Resurrection Remix which is a 4.2.x ROM, Philz is a 4.1.x Kernel so i need to install a new kernel to support Resurrection Remix? or would that come with its own Kernel?
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No, you don't need to install a new kernel, because flashing RR will flash a compatible kernel (included in the ROM) by itself. :good:
Serathian said:
And for my tablet. I flash Philz kernel and install superuser to root the device. so now its stock Rom with Philz kernel. So when i install Cyanogenmod Rom it will install its own Kernel or do i also need to install a Kernel that supports 4.2.x?
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CM ROM will install its own kernel, so you don't need to do that. :good:
Serathian said:
Or is it Firmware version based Kernel updates that happen when you install and new custom ROM?
i.e Running 4.1.x kernel and installing a 4.1.x Custom ROM will update the kernel, but installing a 4.2.x ROM will not?
vice versa Running a 4.2.x kernel and installing a 4.2.x ROM will update the kernel, but installing a 4.1.x ROM will not?
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Don't overcomplicate stuff mate. When you flash a ROM, the kernel contained in the ROM will be replace your current kernel. Simple.
Thanks a lot!!!
I installed RR to my i9100 and cm10.1 to my p5100.
I'm having a little trouble with i9100 device though, I keep getting random sim locks on the device.. Not sure what could be causing it. It didn't happen on stock 4.1.2.
The devices will be locked and when I wake it I get prompted for the sim lock code. I now have the sim lock on my phone deactivated but I'm fearful that even thought I am not getting prompted for the sim code, the sim could be de-activated while the phone is in sleep thus not connect to the network?
Could be a loss of signal activate a security feature of the sim. Or a problem with the kernel?
Kind regards.
Many many thanks for all your advice into helping me understand a little better.
Serathian.
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If you're sim locked, then you want the app 'Galaxsim unlock'. Search for the xda thread, the OP is spocky12 if that helps you find it. It won't be kernel related. And, test it for yourself. See if you get messages /calls / push notifications while your screen is off & phone is sleeping.
Sent from a galaxy far, far away
The i9100 was originally sim locked, but I paid someone to unlock it, once I got the phone back from him "unlocking" it. It was apparent that he has flashed the device with a new kernel and ROM in order to unlock it... Not to sure of the process. A couple months later I flashed 4.1.2 as it wasn't available as a update on the ROM he installed. The phone re-sim locked and I downloaded the app you mentioned and unlocked the phone successfully, been happily using it up until I installed RR. Now I'm suffering from random pin locks. The phone connects to the network and functions perfectly, apart from said sim locks.
My only fear is missing important calls if this lock is causing network disconnections. Can I log network functions and connectivity to see what's causing it?
Regards
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hi running on sgh-i777,
android version: 4.0.3
baseband: I777UCMD8
kernel: [email protected]))
build number:IML74K.CLE5
i am so effing new to this, excuse my newbieness.
i am wondering which of these kernels to use for the update on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322046
kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36993409
im guessing the kernel for stock jb or cooked update?
was going to try kies update and gain root access after, but after flashing new modem kies wont accept the version for the update. thank you in advance.
Forget Kies, it's a nightmare. The rom you linked to (mr-cooks') comes packaged with the correct kernel: AJK no-swap. I believe that's the only kernel you can use on that rom.
You're already rooted and running a safe ICS kernel (the old siyah)... just download the rom and install it per the instructions in the OP of that rom.
problem
SteveMurphy said:
Forget Kies, it's a nightmare. The rom you linked to (mr-cooks') comes packaged with the correct kernel: AJK no-swap. I believe that's the only kernel you can use on that rom.
You're already rooted and running a safe ICS kernel (the old siyah)... just download the rom and install it per the instructions in the OP of that rom.
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the only problem is that upon updating with that rom got stuck at bootscreen and had to go back to my backup.
further the link for the kernels that work for the rom are linked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36993409
im just wondering which to try since i got stuck at boot after installing the rom from cwm
much thanks
ps thanks murphy for the quick reply. issue has been haunting me. must... have.... update. haha
I installed the ROM three times when I go to setting its says I Dont have a modem when I flash one it still doesn't work I am coming from shostock3 v3 I'm using sti 40ex kernel new Mali the ROM installs I just can't make calls or go on line I have it unlocked to work with metro pcs
Did u follow the install instructions completely in the OP of SHOstock ?
Did u try flashin jeboo's kernel 1st, then the Rom ?
U may need to do a full wipe in Recovery and then Odin back to Stock Android 4.1.2 the i777ucMD8 firmware. Then Odin the .tar version of jeboo's kernel from the SHOstock thread. Then flash the Rom from that recovery, following the install instructions.
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Hi guys
I have the following isue, i flashed my phone and I used this kernel
3.0.31 siyah s2-v6.0b5+ [email protected] #177
Now I cant make calls, I can't hear the person who call me and that person can't hear me, the phone radio doesn't work, sometimes the phone freeze specially when I watching videos. The phone doesn't recognize all internal memory. The return and search button doesn't work, to go back now I have to press the home button.
My question is: can I flash the kernel i have installed and install a new one. What kernel do you recommend me for this phone that works fine and what rom 4.2 is the best for this model.
I really appreciate any help.
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Your signature says your phone is GT-I9100, but this is the forum for SGH-I777 AT&T version of Galaxy SII. Which phone do you have?
I have an i777 from at&t, after i flashed the kernel the phone model changed from i777 to I9100, but it is an i777 from at&t
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Did you flash only the kernel, or did you also flash a rom?
What version of the operating system, and what rom are you currently running?
The kernel you flashed was built for the GT-I9100, which has a different hardware configuration from the SGH-I777. You should flash a kernel that was built for the I777, probably AJK, but answer the above questions first before I suggest which one.
First I flashed the kernel and installed the siyah one, then I installed a different rom. I had before 3.2 and then I installed 4.1.2 rom. Can you recommend me a god kernel for the I777 and a good rom if it possible 4.1.2 or 4.2 . I really appreciate your help.
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I'm running jelly bean 4.1.2, base band version I9100XXLS8, build number JZ045K-I9100XWLS8, kernel 3.0.31 siyah s2- [email protected] #177
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Maxx17 said:
I'm running jelly bean 4.1.2, base band version I9100XXLS8, build number JZ045K-I9100XWLS8, kernel 3.0.31 siyah s2- [email protected] #177
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You appear to have flashed the GT-I9100 stock XWLS8 full package. Most likely you flashed the I9100 boot loaders with it. You also have an I9100 modem. I'm guessing that you flashed the I9100 siyah kernel afterwards. Your I-777 will not function with that firmware. I am surprised it even booted into system.
First, double verify that you are working with a SGH-I777 by pulling the battery and looking at the label in the battery compartment. After verifying that you have an I-777, you should flash the AT&T version of stock 4.1.2, I777UCMD8 full package which you can get from the download repository.
If you are unsure of anything, or have any questions, please ask before proceeding.
If you want to root and install a custom kernel, or install a custom rom, after getting your phone working again, we can point you in the right direction.
Thanks for your help, yes I verified and it is an i777 from at&t.
A have some questions:
1- I need to flash the kernel first and then install the new one?
2-can I install a 4.2 rom with the kernel you recommend me? I really like to have 4.2 on my phone.
3-how I get rooted after do that?
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1- I need to flash the kernel first and then install the new one?
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No. Flash the I777UCMD8 full package from the download repository first. It contains the complete firmware, including stock kernel, stock system, an AT&T modem, and the I777 boot loaders. You can do any modifications after you return the phone to full stock 4.1.2.
3-how I get rooted after do that?
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I am answering this question next, because it is the next step after flashing the stock firmware. To root, you should use the Framaroot application which you install on your phone. Use the Aragorn exploit. If the latest version doesn't work, download and use an earlier version, like 1.4.2.
2-can I install a 4.2 rom with the kernel you recommend me? I really like to have 4.2 on my phone.
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Once rooted, you should use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin Pro to install a custom kernel containing ClockworkMod Recovery. With this stock firmware, you would use AJK v4.9 No Swap.
After downloading the kernel, open the zip file and extract the boot.img. Use that to flash in Mobile Odin. After flashing the capacitive buttons will not work, so immediately reboot into recovery and flash the full AJK v4.9 No Swap package in CWM.
4.1.2 is the latest version of stock firmware available for the I777. If you want the Samsung Touchwiz interface, that is the latest you can get. Anything available 4.2 and above will be AOSP based. You can look in the I777 Android Development forum and the I777 Ported Development forum to see what is available. They all flash from ClockworkMod Recovery.
Ok man thanks, I'll do that, after that I'll let you know how everything goes
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