I rooted my i777 and have CM10 running on it, overall I am happy, but the boot screen is saying gt-i9100 and has a yellow triangle. Before I take on getting rid of the yellow triangle I want to make sure I didn't load an incorrect root, or that a more appropriate root isn't available - can anyone confirm, or offer a root that will fix the splash to report the correct version?
That means you tripped the flash counter. You can use a jig or triangle away on ics. Incoming flame btw
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122ninjas said:
That means you tripped the flash counter. You can use a jig or triangle away on ics. Incoming flame btw
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The triangle isn't really my concern - I really want to fix the gt-i9100 message as it's incorrect (at least I think it is)
The GT-I9100 is the kernel splash screen. If u don't want it to show for the few seconds that it does when u boot up then u have two options...flash a Stock i777 firmware or a Rom based on that. Or if u have the kernel source u can build ur kernel with ur own custom kernel splash. :thumbup:
And an added third option...u need to read some more and get familiar with the basics. :beer:
Btw, I'm not being rude or anything, just tellin ya facts.
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The GT-I9000 is the kernel splash screen. If u don't want it to show for the few seconds that it does when u boot up then u have two options...flash a Stock i777 firmware or a Rom based on that. Or if u have the kernel source u can build ur kernel with ur own custom kernel splash. :thumbup:
And an added third option...u need to read some more and get familiar with the basics. :beer:
Btw, I'm not being rude or anything, just tellin ya facts.
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This is what I was looking for - the challenge is finding an i777 ROM with the correct splash screen. Considering I have things working it sounds like I need to read up and look around a little more.
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This is what I was looking for - the challenge is finding an i777 ROM with the correct splash screen. Considering I have things working it sounds like I need to read up and look around a little more.
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Just use triangle away it is the easiest way. Roms do not have their own splash screen.
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4-2ndtwin said:
The GT-I9000 is the kernel splash screen. If u don't want it to show for the few seconds that it does when u boot up then u have two options...flash a Stock i777 firmware or a Rom based on that. Or if u have the kernel source u can build ur kernel with ur own custom kernel splash. :thumbup:
And an added third option...u need to read some more and get familiar with the basics. :beer:
Btw, I'm not being rude or anything, just tellin ya facts.
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That is so horribly false
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Plz explain...i don't assume to be right on everything. Was just tryin to give him some insight...with a pinch of sarcasm.
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Plz explain...i don't assume to be right on everything. Was just tryin to give him some insight...with a pinch of sarcasm.
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That screen shows up if the flash counter is tripped
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Yep. Understand that about the triangle. But i was speakin about the kernel that he was runnin with the Rom he had installed. Isn't the kernel splash for CM10, GT-I9100 ?
I haven't flashed CM10 before so i may be way off on this. (My apologies if so).
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Yep. Understand that about the triangle. But i was speakin about the kernel that he was runnin with the Rom he had installed. Isn't the kernel splash for CM10, GT-I9100 ?
I haven't flashed CM10 before so i may be way off on this. (My apologies if so).
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Nope, kernel has nothing to do with the opening splash screen. To the OP it doesn't matter if it's there it won't hinder your flashing in any way. If it really bugs you then use a jig
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Yep. Understand that about the triangle. But i was speakin about the kernel that he was runnin with the Rom he had installed. Isn't the kernel splash for CM10, GT-I9100 ?
I haven't flashed CM10 before so i may be way off on this. (My apologies if so).
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That screen is from the boot loader, once you use a jig to reset the counter, you can flash cm10,aokp PR any other ROM and never trip the counter again!
Cheers,
Charlie
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My apologies to the OP for my initial sarcasm and to the others in this thread, i admit i was wrong in my initial thinking about the gt-i9100 image being the kernel splash. I knew about the flash counter of course. But forgot that it was attached to the gt-i9100 image.
Took my own advice (to read and learn some basics) and went back and read creepyncrawly's thread on the flash counter...specifically this..." The Samsung Galaxy S II contains an internal flash counter which is incremented each time a non-stock binary (kernel/rom) is flashed from a computer using Odin or Heimdall. (Using the new Mobile Odin on your phone does not increment the flash counter.) The purpose of the flash counter is believed to be to allow Samsung and or AT&T technicians to detect if the phone has a voided warranty through flashing non-stock firmware. The first time the flash counter is activated, the phone also displays a warning screen on boot up with a yellow warning triangle containing an exclamation point. The warning screen also contains the i9100 logo. (Evidently, Samsung did not change the warning screen from the International version of the Galaxy S II for the AT&T version.) Some rooting methods require that a non-stock kernel be flashed before rooting can be accomplished. So rooting and flashing custom software can both cause the dreaded yellow triangle, and increment the flash counter." :thumbup: Had read this of course in the past but it had faded in my memory since.
All good now. And OP here is a link to the thread about the flash counter...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627
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Imagine if the OP had taken such initiative and done that same research before posting. Things that make ya go hmmm.
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I bought a samsung galaxy s2 today and rooted it with "odin" and "s2 root".
I installed the insecure.tar rooted it and installed original.tar
Then I installed ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4 and Rom Manager from the marketplace, I rebooted into recovery mode and tried out clockworkmod and it worked fine but whenever I reboot my sgs2 it shows me this yellow triangle again.
Did I do something wrong? Is my phone "bricked"?
Your phone is not bricked. It is not bricked if you can boot into download, it certainly isn't bricked if it boots normally. I like to be more helpful with noobs, and would normally explain the triangle, but I'm in a bad mood, so search yourself.
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the yellow triangle just warns you that your ROM is not from sammy.
Just means that you aren't running an official kernel/rom. Nothing to worry about. To get rid of it either flash back to an official rom and kernel using Odin or use a USB jig and an old bootloader.
If you have no jig use cf's method: install the correct cf kernel, then flash the original kernel back, then extract the zImage from your cf kernel put it on your sd card, go into cwm manager and flash the extracted cf zImage as a kernel and your triangle will be gone. There are more detailed instructions on his thread.
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Not the best 1st post
Welcome.
It's alway good to search before asking questions. The sgs2 has been discussed on xda for a fair while now so I reckon just about anything you would want to know will already be posted somewhere.
Don't know if you have already found chainfires cfroot thread it's the easiest way to root your phone and all the info you need is in the 1st few posts.
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Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
Anyways, if your planning on having a custom rom on the GS2 learn to love that yellow triangle. Sadly thats the way samsung devices are design to annoy users of custom roms.
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If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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Elisha said:
If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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hmmm I had no idea that existed. I'm going to try that now.
Update: It worked perfectly. Here is a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153
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johnebs said:
Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
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Dont think anyone is trying to be unhelpful. People understand more when they have answered the same question many times or had to read it over and over again.
OP appears to be intelligent, rooted and flashed cm, all without asking so I'm guessing they were just having a moment.
BTW reading what has been written about that new triangle removing app before using it is vital unless you're happy to brick your device if you get it wrong or Samsung change something.
Anyway happy flashing.
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I read a topic about triangleaway by Chainfire.. i read few pages and the OP but i did not find my answer. Im new user for samsung Galaxy S II.. I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE.. BUT i jus want to know what its use in ICS build..
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This app can reset your flash counter and triangle on ICS builds.
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What was unclear about this? It removes the custom binary flash counter, the one you see if you've flashed a non Samsung kernel from download mode, and also the corresponding indicator (triangle) when you boot your phone afterwards.
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I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE
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So don't flash anything, stick to stock, and wait for official updates via Kies.
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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Resetting the flash counter isn't 'necessary'. But if you ever want to send your phone in for warranty service, not resetting the flash counter before you send it in for service might well mean you end up paying for your phone to be repaired/replaced rather than having same done on Samsung's dime.
Clear ?
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I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
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If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
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If you Donno how to help then please get out of my thread
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Samsung warranty .
Void if custom rom or rooted phone or root apps or custom rom counter above zero .
Its as simple as that .
USB recovery jig can set custom rom to zero but not on later firmware with newer bootloader such as beta ICS .
jje
Thank you.. I got answer..
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AOKP ROM's
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
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did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
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I'm using it from the latest build on early march, still got bugs same with cm9. But it is smooth rom compare to others.
You should try it.
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How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
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How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
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Read the triangleaway thread. It states the dangers and how to use it.
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Hi everyone.
Ive had my phone rooted for a while and ive been flashing allsorts over the past few months (kernels,roms,mods...)
I had the yellow triangle on boot when I first flashed the CFroot kernel (like everyone does)...
But somewhere along the line id managed to keep my phone rooted and somehow remove the triangle!
No matter what I flashed the triangle was still gone...
Unfortunatly today I had to 'ODIN' flash my stock rom again cuz all my backups were saying 'md5 mismatch' and thus the warning symbol appears when i root my phone again...
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Try using triangle away if youre using ICS, search for it. or flash a stock kernel that matches your firmware
match_stick said:
Hi everyone.
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Have a look at this thread, post 2 will tell you how to remove the yellow triangle then return CWM to full working order. If you flashed using chainfires CF root this will sort it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You will need the stock kernel from this post that fits your phone so make sure you download the correct one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Maybe this will work
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match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Try re-reading post 3, which is right above yours.
If you care to learn... the triangle is a visual indicator that a kernel that was NOT signed by Samsung is currently flashed to your phone.
So you can root your phone by flashing a CF-root kernel (linked in post 3), then re-flash a stock Samsung signed kernel (also in that post) to remove the triangle, and you will retain root. (That will NOT, however, remove the flash count. But you didn't ask about that...)
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
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if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
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It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
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It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
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well i use USB only in GB ROM,now is for sale on ebay )
@match_stick : now only thing is to get an USB JIG, and type on google : i9100 old bootloader,download and flash with odin.first,search on youtube: how to use USB JIG on i9100 . good luck
What you ask is simple and that is what you must have done....
Flash the official kernel back after cfroot, it removes the triangle.
But remember, the counter stays that's why people use jig, triangle away.
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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If you had flashed Siyah with a method OTHER than Odin, then it would not show the triangle.
The triangle (and by extension, the count) only registers non-Samsung signed kernel flashes that are done via Odin. Sorry, I forgot to mention that before.
you can use a usb jig if you have access to it
Its better if u use triangle away....just make sure ur already using ICS rom...
cheers !
Flash stock firmware from sammobile.com
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Hi guys,
Recently I bought a used GSII but it has some problems and I had send it back. Today I bought another used one. Read here on XDA about eMMC Brickbug and this thing scares me, I don't want to brick my phone!
On the first GSII, installed eMMC Brickbug Checker from Play Store and the chip was sane. But this new one I got today has a insane chip it says. Does this mean the hardware is damaged or the kernel has this bug?
Flashing a custom kernel ( for example: Siyah kernel) will it solve this or it will brick my phone? Phone is running stock ICS 4.0.3 and it is not rooted.
Thank you!
If you're on 4.0.3 you have nothing to worry about. Even if its an 'insane chip'. More so if you're on stock and don't intend to mess around with custom kernels, rooting, etc. Its certain 4.0.4 firmwares that have the bug.
If you do wanna root et al, just to be absolutely safe, install a custom kernel like siyah via Odin before flashing custom ROMs or performing a backup, wiping data n all that jazz.
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Flashing any custom rom or kernel from dedicated devs like gokhan, codeworkx or dorimanx won't brick your phone with their reputations as elite android experts if u follow detailed instructions carefully as per. Also it will root ur phone automatically..
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Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
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Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
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flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
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flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
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Just flashed Siyah v4.1.5 ....although eMMC check app show that the chip is insane. Phone rooted and I'm "safe" to flash any ROM I like
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate your help! :good:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
It comes with a warning. There's always an element of risk however small. So I personally haven't used it. After all its merely cosmetic unless you're worried about your warranty.
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p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
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yes
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yes
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and the triangle disappeared
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and the triangle disappeared
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Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Adam Hui said:
Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
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I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
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Good plan, let's pray for it..
Lol.. ofcoz I've done w/ it mate..
I've been just wondering why people still choose a complicated & a risky brick bug method by externally flashing insecure kernel instead a simple easiest way. Guess they think yellow triangle is the doorprized celebration for their 1st flashing experience.
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Hello, I have recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 running Official 4.0.4. I used a one-click method to root the phone(yes, root is working), and now i am having trouble finding a flashable kernel that has a custom recovery baked inside. I found siyah kernel, and many other kernels, but they only come in downloadable .zip files. I cannot flash these because i do not have a custom recovery to flash the .zip from and Odin doesn't flash zips. I read on another thread to rename the zImage file and put .tar at the end and to flash through Odin, but this didn't work.
Are there any kernels that would work for my phone that i can find in a .tar file to flash through Odin? or is there another way to get a custom recovery onto my rooted S2 so i can flash ROMs?
Thank you for your time.
**Jelly**
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Hello, I have recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 running Official 4.0.4. I used a one-click method to root the phone(yes, root is working), and now i am having trouble finding a flashable kernel that has a custom recovery baked inside. I found siyah kernel, and many other kernels, but they only come in downloadable .zip files. I cannot flash these because i do not have a custom recovery to flash the .zip from and Odin doesn't flash zips. I read on another thread to rename the zImage file and put .tar at the end and to flash through Odin, but this didn't work.
Are there any kernels that would work for my phone that i can find in a .tar file to flash through Odin? or is there another way to get a custom recovery onto my rooted S2 so i can flash ROMs?
Thank you for your time.
**Jelly**
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You should be able to pull the zimage from the flashable zip and flash the zimage with mobile Odin. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here... It's been a while.
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With mobile Odin? And just using only the zimage file? Meaning I won't have to type in the .tar extension?
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jellybear456 said:
With mobile Odin? And just using only the zimage file? Meaning I won't have to type in the .tar extension?
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Correct
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Thank you ninja. I have seen you quite often on the i777 forums. Glad to see you guys helping me out. I will try it and let you know how she works out.
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Correct
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One more question to you Ninja, when downloading Siyah kernel, v4.3.3, is it best to download with or without micswap if i am planning on flashing jellybam? I know it will be easy to tell once I get feedback from whoever I call, and easy to fix by flashing the opposite, but just trying to save time. Thanks in advance.
jellybear456 said:
One more question to you Ninja, when downloading Siyah kernel, v4.3.3, is it best to download with or without micswap if i am planning on flashing jellybam? I know it will be easy to tell once I get feedback from whoever I call, and easy to fix by flashing the opposite, but just trying to save time. Thanks in advance.
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If you're just going straight to jellybam then it doesn't matter, since when you flash the rom it will flash it's own kernel with it.
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One more question to you Ninja, when downloading Siyah kernel, v4.3.3, is it best to download with or without micswap if i am planning on flashing jellybam? I know it will be easy to tell once I get feedback from whoever I call, and easy to fix by flashing the opposite, but just trying to save time. Thanks in advance.
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Micswap for JellyBam. Without is only for ROMs built from i777 bases.
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If you're just going straight to jellybam then it doesn't matter, since when you flash the rom it will flash it's own kernel with it.
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You are right. Kind of obvious i suppose. Thank you for the answer, nick.
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Micswap for JellyBam. Without is only for ROMs built from i777 bases.
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And thank you very much Dan. Its late where I am now and I will get around to flashing the kernel and ROM tomorrow. I'll update my status if it works or not if anyone is interested
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Nick281051 said:
If you're just going straight to jellybam then it doesn't matter, since when you flash the rom it will flash it's own kernel with it.
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Derp. Good point. Ignore me, Nick is correct.
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dandrumheller said:
Derp. Good point. Ignore me, Nick is correct.
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I have realized that also, haha. Oh well, at least I should be on the right track now! Thank you again
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