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Hi I've bought myself the SGS2 (non-G version).
now, to root, do I use the method here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
and let's say i have rooted it using CF-root 5.2, do I just pick a ROM and start flashing them? Or do I proceed to flash a Custom Kernel first before the ROM?
Anyway, I noticed that there are 2 sections for the SGS2G and the SGS2 (non-G). Which ROMS do I select from and are the ROMS variant dependent? means if I have the non-G version, I cannot install a ROM from the SGS2 Original section? A little help please! So sorry for being a noob.
Yes follow those rooting instructions, after the phone is rooted download a rom and copy it to your phone then flash it via cmw or manually via recovery mode, reboot while holding power, home and volume up.
Personally I recommend bezke UltraIcs, using it without issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393569
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adrianj said:
Hi I've bought myself the SGS2 (non-G version).
now, to root, do I use the method here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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1st thing you do: read, read, read.
You can use whatever root method you feel comfortable with. I've used CF-Root, Odia's insecure kernels, SuperOneClick, and flashing Siyah kernel. They all work fine.
adrianj said:
and let's say i have rooted it using CF-root 5.2, do I just pick a ROM and start flashing them? Or do I proceed to flash a Custom Kernel first before the ROM?
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Most ROMs come with their own kernels, so if you flash a custom kernel, then a ROM, then the kernel that came with the ROM will overwrite whatever custom kernel you flashed first.
adrianj said:
Anyway, I noticed that there are 2 sections for the SGS2G and the SGS2 (non-G). Which ROMS do I select from and are the ROMS variant dependent? means if I have the non-G version, I cannot install a ROM from the SGS2 Original section? A little help please! So sorry for being a noob.
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What 2 sections do you mean? The Galaxy S II Original Android Development, and the Galaxy S II Android Development forums?
It's important to note that these are not G and non-G. Original means developed from the ground up. (think CyanogenMod) The non-original generally means derivative from another ROM - usually stock.
I9100G ROMs are scattered throughout the I9100 forums, because there is currently no separate forum for the I9100G. The post title for these ROMs should always note that they are for the I9100G instead of the I9100 though. As long as you follow my suggestion for 1st of all above, you should be fine.
If you have the i9100g choose the roms that clearly indicates i9100G only in title, otherwise it should work just fine for i9100. Roms in original development indicate roms built completely by the developer hence the original. The Android development roms are roms that could be based off of someone else' rom or similar. You can flash roms from either section.
Just make sure to properly flash them and never forget to make a backup.
Edit: ctomgee answered.
Kaze105 said:
If you have the i9100g choose the roms that clearly indicates i9100G only in title, otherwise it should work just fine for i9100. Roms in original development indicate roms built completely by the developer hence the original. The Android development roms are roms that could be based off of someone else' rom or similar. You can flash roms from either section.
Just make sure to properly flash them and never forget to make a backup.
Edit: ctomgee answered.
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Beat you by 2 min. It was a long post though, so it took me a while.
simbesh said:
Yes follow those rooting instructions, after the phone is rooted download a rom and copy it to your phone then flash it via cmw or manually via recovery mode, reboot while holding power, home and volume up.
Personally I recommend bezke UltraIcs, using it without issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393569
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I'm downloading as we speak! Seems good! Love the ICS theme though. Are u using a custom kernel?
ctomgee said:
1st thing you do: read, read, read.
You can use whatever root method you feel comfortable with. I've used CF-Root, Odia's insecure kernels, SuperOneClick, and flashing Siyah kernel. They all work fine.
Most ROMs come with their own kernels, so if you flash a custom kernel, then a ROM, then the kernel that came with the ROM will overwrite whatever custom kernel you flashed first.
What 2 sections do you mean? The Galaxy S II Original Android Development, and the Galaxy S II Android Development forums?
It's important to note that these are not G and non-G. Original means developed from the ground up. (think CyanogenMod) The non-original generally means derivative from another ROM - usually stock.
I9100G ROMs are scattered throughout the I9100 forums, because there is currently no separate forum for the I9100G. The post title for these ROMs should always note that they are for the I9100G instead of the I9100 though. As long as you follow my suggestion for 1st of all above, you should be fine.
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Thank you so much for the prompt reply! Finally I've got the answers to my questions! Btw, what ROM are you currently using? What I'm particularly concerned about is the custom Kernel that can help me optimize my battery.
adrianj said:
I'm downloading as we speak! Seems good! Love the ICS theme though. Are u using a custom kernel?
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Please be aware that though simbesh said he is using it without issues, ICS is NOT officially released. Some users have issues with ICS ROMs that others use with absolutely no problems.
As Kaze105 said, ALWAYS make sure you make a backup before you flash. (in case you need to go back)
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I'm downloading as we speak! Seems good! Love the ICS theme though. Are u using a custom kernel?
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Nice, yea the ics theme is very slick. It was updated this morning to v2.1 with the latest i9100 kernal XXLPB
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simbesh said:
Nice, yea the ics theme is very slick. It was updated this morning to v2.1 with the latest i9100 kernal XXLPB
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nice! this will be my first ever custom rom! this rom is for the i9100 (non-G) right? cuz it didn't say 'G' in the title. just making sure.
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As Kaze105 said, ALWAYS make sure you make a backup before you flash. (in case you need to go back)
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This this this
Yes standard i9100, it will be very clear if its i9100G or i9100 at&t etc if its a special rom
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ctomgee said:
Please be aware that though simbesh said he is using it without issues, ICS is NOT officially released. Some users have issues with ICS ROMs that others use with absolutely no problems.
As Kaze105 said, ALWAYS make sure you make a backup before you flash. (in case you need to go back)
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and by making a backup, i use the CWM nandroid backup? to restore from back up is through the same CWM?
adrianj said:
Thank you so much for the prompt reply! Finally I've got the answers to my questions! Btw, what ROM are you currently using? What I'm particularly concerned about is the custom Kernel that can help me optimize my battery.
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I am on stock XXKI3, which is 2.3.5, with Siyah Kernel 2.6.4. There are newer firmwares, and newer versions of Siyah, but I feel no need to upgrade as of now. I've modded my firmware myself pretty heavily, and prefer to do all the tweaks myself. Helps me understand how my phone works better.
If you're interested in a kernel that will help with battery, look at SpeedMod, then maybe Siyah. SpeedMod users swear by their battery life. I use Siyah because it has more features, and has more customization. But it's a preference thing.
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and by making a backup, i use the CWM nandroid backup? to restore from back up is through the same CWM?
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Correct
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adrianj said:
and by making a backup, i use the CWM nandroid backup? to restore from back up is through the same CWM?
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Yes, should be. Though be careful - flashing some kernels automatically installs certain versions of CWM. If your backup is made in a different version of CWM than what you are trying to restore from, it may not work.
ctomgee said:
I am on stock XXKI3, which is 2.3.5, with Siyah Kernel 2.6.4. There are newer firmwares, and newer versions of Siyah, but I feel no need to upgrade as of now. I've modded my firmware myself pretty heavily, and prefer to do all the tweaks myself. Helps me understand how my phone works better.
If you're interested in a kernel that will help with battery, look at SpeedMod, then maybe Siyah. SpeedMod users swear by their battery life. I use Siyah because it has more features, and has more customization. But it's a preference thing.
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seems pretty interesting the way you mod your phone! and by modding the phone yourself, you mean you take apart tweaks from different ROMs and install them in your phone? I hope im not imposing but do you mind sharing with me the tweaks that you have done to your stock rom? i might do the same if the ICS rom doesn't work the way i want it to.
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seems pretty interesting the way you mod your phone! and by modding the phone yourself, you mean you take apart tweaks from different ROMs and install them in your phone? I hope im not imposing but do you mind sharing with me the tweaks that you have done to your stock rom? i might do the same if the ICS rom doesn't work the way i want it to.
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The more involved mods I have are:
Phone.apk tweaked to have Noise Reduction off by default in phone calls
Battery icon with % in status bar
CRT-off animation on screen off
Rotation animation in UI
The first three involved decompiling the files involved, editing the files, and recompiling. The rotation animation involved downloading some files that another kind soul posted that were from the Galaxy Note and installing them on my phone in place of the files that were already there. All require root. You can find all of these in the forums with a search...
Wow. I just hit 500 posts. Crazy.
ctomgee said:
The more involved mods I have are:
Phone.apk tweaked to have Noise Reduction off by default in phone calls
Battery icon with % in status bar
CRT-off animation on screen off
Rotation animation in UI
The first three involved decompiling the files involved, editing the files, and recompiling. The rotation animation involved downloading some files that another kind soul posted that were from the Galaxy Note and installing them on my phone in place of the files that were already there. All require root. You can find all of these in the forums with a search...
Wow. I just hit 500 posts. Crazy.
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congrats on your posts! anyway, those mods are build dependent? or universal?
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congrats on your posts! anyway, those mods are build dependent? or universal?
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The first three I think are build dependent. Some people have tried different versions on other firmwares and had some success, but others, not so much.
The rotation animation one, I'm not sure about.
HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
You need cyanogenmod9 not 7. 7 is gingerbread and 9 is ics
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Alan2012 said:
HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
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in short, CM7 is based off Gingerbread and CM9 is based off ICS. If you want ICS, flash CM9 or one of the other roms in the dev section(s).
CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568848
Other ROM's you may want to try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1521
Alan2012 said:
HI everyone
I have samsung galaxy s2 AT&T SGH-I777 Cyanogen mod 7.1 versione android 2.3.7
I notice almost everyone have already last version 4.0.3 so the question when will be avaiable for cyanogen 7???
I have one rom manager PRO and i tried to check if avaiable new update but still not yet but im afraid that rom manager wont work or maybe coming too much delay?
Someone could please explain me about it?
Thank
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You need to read around a LOT more.
First off, don't use ROM Manager on a Galaxy S2.
Second, no, there is no version of 4.0.3 for CM7 because cm7 itself is 2.3.7. What you want is CyanogenMod 9.
EDIT: Ninja'd! That took me much longer to type than I thought it did. :S
Has anyone mentioned to you that you need cm9 for ics?
Oh there it is.
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hmmm so i have to flash cm9 but is stable ? Too bad that im not good experience how to flash (cause i didnt even tried first time...i got cyanogen from china already installed).
I dont wanna finish brick or tilt telephone lol maybe i have to give support if someone know how to work this update.....is true talking about Mod is not automatic update need always do something manual...like odin ( i dont know either how to use odin anyway but i heard most ppl use it)
Edit= worse im not good english either but italian doh..
Alan2012 said:
hmmm so i have to flash cm9 but is stable ? Too bad that im not good experience how to flash (cause i didnt even tried first time...i got cyanogen from china already installed).
I dont wanna finish brick or tilt telephone lol maybe i have to give support if someone know how to work this update.....is true talking about Mod is not automatic update need always do something manual...like odin ( i dont know either how to use odin anyway but i heard most ppl use it)
Edit= worse im not good english either but italian doh..
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Unfortunately my Italian isn't very good. But you should do some reading before trying anything
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Nick281051 said:
Unfortunately my Italian isn't very good. But you should do some reading before trying anything
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Ya i know if possible manual italian will help me a lot but for english sometime i could do mistake by step to step for installing things with this phone....
last question if need put cm9 i will lost all data progress during games isnt? I know some people its say need use TB for backup up but i dunno if this help.
Also why dont use rom manager? the user mattdm suggest me for dont use rom manager...maybe is not a good things? was already installed when i buy first time this new phone.
Alan2012 said:
Ya i know if possible manual italian will help me a lot but for english sometime i could do mistake by step to step for installing things with this phone....
last question if need put cm9 i will lost all data progress during games isnt? I know some people its say need use TB for backup up but i dunno if this help.
Also why dont use rom manager? the user mattdm suggest me for dont use rom manager...maybe is not a good things? was already installed when i buy first time this new phone.
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You can use TB to backup apps and data. Just remember when you're restoring apps on your new rom, DO NOT restore system apps/data. It will royally screw things up. The best course of action would be to manually select which games/apps to restore with data. The rest of your apps you should just redownload from the Play Store.
As for ROM Manager, it can just mess things up on this phone. You don't need it though...you can do everything you need to do with CWM Recovery or Mobile Odin.
mattdm said:
You can use TB to backup apps and data. Just remember when you're restoring apps on your new rom, DO NOT restore system apps/data. It will royally screw things up. The best course of action would be to manually select which games/apps to restore with data. The rest of your apps you should just redownload from the Play Store.
As for ROM Manager, it can just mess things up on this phone. You don't need it though...you can do everything you need to do with CWM Recovery or Mobile Odin.
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Ok perfect so...for the moment cyanogen 7 its seems stable but for 9 i know there should have some bugs...maybe ill wait when is stable.
but i have to find a way how to update 4.0.3 if need cyanogen 9 ya
Alan2012 said:
Ok perfect so...for the moment cyanogen 7 its seems stable but for 9 i know there should have some bugs...maybe ill wait when is stable.
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CM9 is already stable.
Alan2012 said:
but i have to find a way how to update 4.0.3 if need cyanogen 9 ya
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I'm not quite sure what you're saying here...all you have to do it flash CM9 in CWM...
EDIT: But make a nandroid backup first!
CMW = ClockWorkMod
Also, should he not follow the basic instructions for first time flashers so he can undo whatever the hell the Chinese dude did?
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clay101eve said:
CMW = ClockWorkMod
Also, should he not follow the basic instructions for first time flashers so he can undo whatever the hell the Chinese dude did?
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Probably a good idea.
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@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
@OP, I strongly suggest you spend much more time reading and make sure you understand the whole process of making the CM9 on your device. In fact, it will save you more time than just keep flashing it, bricking it and hunting for help.
votinh said:
@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
@OP, I strongly suggest you spend much more time reading and make sure you understand the whole process of making the CM9 on your device. In fact, it will save you more time than just keep flashing it, bricking it and hunting for help.
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For cm7 it was okay for downloading but not flashing as i understood it but cm9 can make full use of it. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
votinh said:
@matt,
I thought ROM Manager still works perfectly for any CyanogenMod ROM, CM7 or CM9. It's just highly recommended NOT to use with any other ROM that not-CM.
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Yeah I've heard that...I just feel like there's no reason to choose it over methods that always work.
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mattdm said:
CM9 is already stable.
I'm not quite sure what you're saying here...all you have to do it flash CM9 in CWM...
EDIT: But make a nandroid backup first!
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But flash Cm9 in CWM...
CWM mean rom manager inst? Sorry but wasnt clear :/ or maybe u mean Clockworkmod...but its seesm connect rom manager if im not wrong...
But first to start flash doesnt need change kernel or gapps too? i need more info about it before to do my mistake..
Alan2012 said:
CWM mean rom manager inst? Sorry but wasnt clear :/ or maybe u mean Clockworkmod...but its seesm connect rom manager if im not wrong...
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CWM means ClockworkMod. Don't use Rom Manager.
Alan2012 said:
But first to start flash doesnt need change kernel or gapps too? i need more info about it before to do my mistake..
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If you already have a kernel with ClockworkMod, you don't need to worry about flashing one before flashing CM9.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Nandroid backup.
2. Download latest CM9 and GAPPS
3. Do a full wipe in ClockworkMod
4. Flash CM9 in ClockworkMod
5. Flash GAPPS in ClockworkMod
mattdm said:
CWM means ClockworkMod. Don't use Rom Manager.
If you already have a kernel with ClockworkMod, you don't need to worry about flashing one before flashing CM9.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Nandroid backup.
2. Download latest CM9 and GAPPS
3. Do a full wipe in ClockworkMod
4. Flash CM9 in ClockworkMod
5. Flash GAPPS in ClockworkMod
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Thank you for quick reply i would like to ask u more info if possible:
1.So for doing backup its ok to use rom manager like backup all? or need to find one called Nandroid backup? doesnt do much different?
2. for CM9 maybe is not yet stable because someone its say for making video doesnt work yet at all isnt?
Alan2012 said:
Thank you for quick reply i would like to ask u more info if possible:
1.So for doing backup its ok to use rom manager like backup all? or need to find one called Nandroid backup? doesnt do much different?
2. for CM9 maybe is not yet stable because someone its say for making video doesnt work yet at all isnt?
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you know what ROM manager is?
ITS A GUI INTERFACE FOR CWM
you can boot into CWM directly and do anything that ROM manager can do except download the rom....
we have stickies outlining all this stuff already, not sure why thats a totally new concept for folks these days
Hey guys, this is my 1st, just wanted to say this is a really awesome community
A few quick questions:
1) DO ROMs such as AOKP (My current) come with CWM? I believe installed CWM v 4 as per droidstyle's (awesome) guide, but then after AOKP was installed, I have CWM v 5.
2) When I look in my phone's root directory I see the folder sdcard, but also in root/mnt/sdcard, is there a difference?
3) What is the difference between flashing via odin, or via CWM if any?
Thanks a bunch for tolerating yet another noob
Welcome to the Forums!. Im new here too but thies seems to be a great place to get information and help, as far as ive seen.
1.)Most Roms do come with CMW, unless the rom doesnt not include its own kernel.
2.)Both sdcard folders are the same, just different ways. Theres a couple folders in android that are like this.
3.)Odin is typically used as a fallback, because CMW can perfroam almost the same functions, except for completely reformatting.
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Welcome to the Forums!. Im new here too but thies seems to be a great place to get information and help, as far as ive seen.
1.)Most Roms do come with CMW, unless the rom doesnt not include its own kernel.
2.)Both sdcard folders are the same, just different ways. Theres a couple folders in android that are like this.
3.)Odin is typically used as a fallback, because CMW can perfroam almost the same functions, except for completely reformatting.
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Awesome thanks!
So am I right if I say that ROMs that have their own kernel include CWM because CWM comes in the kernel?
Jeteroll said:
Awesome thanks!
So am I right if I say that ROMs that have their own kernel include CWM because CWM comes in the kernel?
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Yes you would be indeed.
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one more quick (noob ^.^) question, why is it that when I go to the cyanogen mod website the ROM is 7.2.0, but on droidstyle's guide the ROM is version 9.x.x? Why is the latest one not on the website when i go to the fascinate download page?
Jeteroll said:
one more quick (noob ^.^) question, why is it that when I go to the cyanogen mod website the ROM is 7.2.0, but on droidstyle's guide the ROM is version 9.x.x? Why is the latest one not on the website when i go to the fascinate download page?
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section 3 provides a link to cm7.2 gb(most likely an older version, will update soon)
section 4 provides a link to cm9 ICS
You are probably looking at stable/official builds. As far as I'm aware, cm still classifies ics as experimental and cm7 is the official version.
That said, ice is very much daily driver quality despite what cm says.
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bobloblaw1 said:
You are probably looking at stable/official builds. As far as I'm aware, cm still classifies ics as experimental and cm7 is the official version.
That said, ice is very much daily driver quality despite what cm says.
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Oh yes I see now, I was looking in the stable downloads, while v9 is classified as experimental. Thanks for clearing that up
Hi everyone, can someone point me out where I could find an ics stock rom that doesn't have touchwiz?
All the versions that I've found are custom, but I would like to try one that hasn't been messed around by Samsung. I really want to try out ICS with the original look.
Regards
I'm lost, you want a samsung stock rom -because you have a samsung device- without the samsung's touch?
I want Android 4.0.4 without the touchwiz interface, isn't that possible?
well...you're talking custom now....but I think you don't want custom...lol that's the thing.
Maybe I didn't explain myself properly in the first post, i basically want a version of 4.0.4 with the normal look. So yes it ends up being a custom :laugh:
I thought there was a stock version of ICS (from another manufacture) that would work on the GSII, therefore not having touchwiz.
I got what you said. I'm trying to make you see what you're asking for.
You want ICS, 4.0.3.
You don't want TouchWiz
You don't want a custom ROM.
You have a Samsung device.
You want a Stock Samsung ROM.
Samsung uses touchwiz on it's ROMs
brunomiiguel said:
Hi everyone, can someone point me out where I could find an ics stock rom that doesn't have touchwiz?
All the versions that I've found are custom, but I would like to try one that hasn't been messed around by Samsung. I really want to try out ICS with the original look.
Regards
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This is probably the closest you can get to stock Android..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076650
Alternatively you could try Cyanogenmod 9 (ICS) or 10 (JB). They are based on pure android (AOSP) but have lost of tweaks and features and are generally much better then stock AOSP.
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I got what you said. I'm trying to make you see what you're asking for.
You want ICS, 4.0.3.
You don't want TouchWiz
You don't want a custom ROM.
You have a Samsung device.
You want a Stock Samsung ROM.
Samsung uses touchwiz on it's ROMs
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When I said "stock" I didn't meant a stock rom from samsung, I presume that there is a stock version of Android 4.0.4 (the one I was referring to) and then Samsung changed it with touchwiz.
I didn't (past) want customs since I presumed that there was an official stock version of Android without touchwiz for the GSII, apparently there isn't, so I ended up asking for a custom rom without knowing it was the only way of having what I want.
So to sum up:
I want ICS 4.0.4 (or 4.0.3, don't know the difference)
I don't want Touchwiz
That's it, sorry for the confusion
TheATHEiST isn't that rom Jelly Bean? My battery is already taking a beating with ICS, JB will probably last a lot less right? Although i'm already undervolting and underclocking
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When I said "stock" I didn't meant a stock rom from samsung, I presume that there is a stock version of Android 4.0.4 (the one I was referring to) and then Samsung changed it with touchwiz.
I didn't (past) want customs since I presumed that there was an official stock version of Android without touchwiz for the GSII, apparently there isn't, so I ended up asking for a custom rom without knowing it was the only way of having what I want.
So to sum up:
I want ICS 4.0.4 (or 4.0.3, don't know the difference)
I don't want Touchwiz
That's it, sorry for the confusion
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It's clear The post from TheATHEiST should be the answer to your question.
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But he want ICS.....
@OP There's no confussion, what you want is a custom rom, because you have a SAMSUNG device, and samsung devices, when in STOCK ROMs, always have TouchWiz attached.
Here's an example:
Samsung releases ROM (TouchWiz included of course)
John Q takes that ROM and deletes TouchWiz.
John Q now has a Samsung ROM without TouchWiz. Also Called CUSTOM ROM.
gastonw said:
But he want ICS.....
@OP There's no confussion, what you want is a custom rom, because you have a SAMSUNG device, and samsung devices, when in STOCK ROMs, always have TouchWiz attached.
Here's an example:
Samsung releases ROM (TouchWiz included of course)
John Q takes that ROM and deletes TouchWiz.
John Q now has a Samsung ROM without TouchWiz. Also Called CUSTOM ROM.
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CM9 is ICS. And the OP could flash an older version from other roms that are ICS.
Also he could download another launcher from the Play Store.
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Donnie Sins I already tried other custom roms, but I'd like to go for the basic ICS with no visual changes for now... Doesn't launchers use too much juice?
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brunomiiguel said:
Donnie Sins I already tried other custom roms, but I'd like to go for the basic ICS with no visual changes for now... Doesn't launchers use too much juice?
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Then flash CyanogenMod 9 like TheATHEiST allready said. And no, launchers replace each other, but that isn't important now because you want CM9.
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gastonw I was answering to #7 an #9 before I edited my post, it's hard to respond or edit with a minimum 5 minute wait designed for new members.
TheATHEiST said:
Alternatively you could try Cyanogenmod 9 (ICS) or 10 (JB). They are based on pure android (AOSP) but have lost of tweaks and features and are generally much better then stock AOSP.
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Donnie Sins said:
Then flash CyanogenMod 9 like TheATHEiST allready said. And no, launchers replace each other, but that isn't important now because you want CM9.
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I always though CM9 had a different interface but apparently it does not. Seems like the perfect way to go
Thanks guys.
Enjoy CM9 then.
After BRICKING my GT-i9100 I managed to restore from here with a stock rom......not sure if this helps.:fingers-crossed:
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-ap...ck-android-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-50007880/
every stock ROMs you flash into an S II will have TouchWiz, just because it's samsung interface.
Nah, he was asking for an AOSP rom like CM, not a way for bricking and restoring
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Donnie Sins said:
Nah, he was asking for an AOSP rom like CM, not a way for bricking and restoring
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He want's an AOSP that is not customed, "the real ICS experience" he said, no custom, stock.
Samsung guys are having a laugh right now.
Hi everybody.
As stock ICS has better performance than stock JB, to update to CyanogenMod from stock 4.0 is better than do it from stock 4.1?
Excuse me if this question is answered in the forum, I don't find it.
Regards.
Those are two different subjects.. There's no relation between a stock rom's performance, and the speed of 'better way' ro flash a custom rom. However, there are things to think about when coming from stock 4.0.4., but I assume you've read the guides and seen them (brickbug etc.). Good luck.
Thanks for your answer.
For your reply, I understand to install stock 4.1 and then install CyanogenMod is less problematic than install it from stock 4.0, ¿right?
I don't have the phone yet.
I will read more & more before install CyanogenMod in this device (I readed about installing problems with this cellphone at CyanogenMod's Wiki).
Thank you again.
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Thanks for your answer.
For your reply, I understand to install stock 4.1 and then install CyanogenMod is less problematic than install it from stock 4.0, ¿right?
I don't have the phone yet.
I will read more & more before install CyanogenMod in this device (I readed about installing problems with this cellphone at CyanogenMod's Wiki).
Thank you again.
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You just have to search for information about the brickbug that can appear in 4.0.4. Read about it and avoid it, than it is 'safe' to flash any custom rom (it always contains a risk of course).
May I ask you why you would want to flash CM immediatly? Stock JB works very good on the SII.
Donnie Sins said:
You just have to search for information about the brickbug that can appear in 4.0.4. Read about it and avoid it, than it is 'safe' to flash any custom rom (it always contains a risk of course).
May I ask you why you would want to flash CM immediatly? Stock JB works very good on the SII.
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While maybe it's very good for you, it isn't good for me. Stock ICS was acceptable for me, but Jelly Bean sucks.
Thanks for your interest.
usrXD said:
While maybe it's very good for you, it isn't good for me. Stock ICS was acceptable for me, but Jelly Bean sucks.
Thanks for your interest.
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Last time I ask, but how come? You've said you didn't have the phone yet
Donnie Sins said:
Last time I ask, but how come? You've said you didn't have the phone yet
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Maybe I used a S2 but not my S2.