Hello,
This week I bought an used SGSII for only 50€ because the home button doesn't work.
I don't think that is is a hardware issue, because I can enter the Recovery menu with VolUp Power and Home.
No Root/Custom Rom. I installed most recent FW via OTA, still doesn't work.
The preowner said that the issue came with an earlier FW Upgrade.
Because the button works for the Recovery menu, I think that this a trivial issue.
Can somebody here help me to fix the button?
I had the same problem....just re flash any stock firmware wth full data wipe and you ll be good to go
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swyp'd with my Galaxy SII
press thanks if I helped you :thumbup:
paper_heart_21 said:
I had the same problem....just re flash any stock firmware wth full data wipe and you ll be good to go
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swyp'd with my Galaxy SII
press thanks if I helped you :thumbup:
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now I applied root that I can check /efs/imei/keystr but it's OK.
Can I full wipe without danger? because I read something about a BrickBug
EDIT: I installed eMMC Brick Bug Check via Play and got the message if the Bug occurs: "YES, insane Chip"
gonzoMD said:
now I applied root that I can check /efs/imei/keystr but it's OK.
Can I full wipe without danger? because I read something about a BrickBug
EDIT: I installed eMMC Brick Bug Check via Play and got the message if the Bug occurs: "YES, insane Chip"
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Flash a 4.0.3 fw then you will be safe for the brick bug. It's only in 4.0.4 that has the bug.
Or flash a custom kernel then you will be safe for sure.
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
*boy*racer* said:
Flash a 4.0.3 fw then you will be safe for the brick bug. It's only in 4.0.4 that has the bug.
Or flash a custom kernel then you will be safe for sure.
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
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can u provide some related links plz?
gonzoMD said:
can u provide some related links plz?
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Sure. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23562857
Look on post 2. This link is located in original android development as a stickie.
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
*boy*racer* said:
Sure. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23562857
Look on post 2. This link is located in original android development as a stickie.
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
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so, I managed it to downgrade to 4.0.3 and did a factory reset via recovery menu, and then I wiped cache, still not fixing this problem.
That is very odd. Maybe flash dorimanx kernel and see it that fixes the issue.
If not, then I suppose you can flash a rom that has a nav bar.
Edit: but do not flash kernel/rom in stock recovery. Use temp recovery Here http://db.tt/MxD7F6xg BTW it's touch recovery
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
*boy*racer* said:
That is very odd. Maybe flash dorimanx kernel and see it that fixes the issue.
If not, then I suppose you can flash a rom that has a nav bar.
Edit: but do not flash kernel/rom in stock recovery. Use temp recovery Here http://db.tt/MxD7F6xg BTW it's touch recovery
Spoiler
Smartphone: Galaxy SII
Rom 1: Paranoid Android v2.54
Rom 2: Stock JB leak(online)
Kernel: DorimanX V7.40
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I tried with installing cyanogenmod 10.1 so I allready had CWM, nothing.
tried with dorimanx kernel, nothing.
So I will go back to the most recent stock rom and make everything with the back button.
If somebody knows another solution he/she can answer here or PM me.
Thanx to everyone who tried to help me. :laugh:
It would help if you gave info on specifically which S2 you have. What is EXACT model number?
Can you provide pics of device/model details etc? (cover IMEI/Serial).
TheATHEiST said:
It would help if you gave info on specifically which S2 you have. What is EXACT model number?
Can you provide pics of device/model details etc? (cover IMEI/Serial).
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Model: GT-I9100
SSN: -I9100GSMH
FCC ID A3LGTI9100
S/N: RDZB932184K
hope this helps
I made another try with a Low Level Flash (3 files + PIT) of GB Stock Rom without luck.
Are there any things that will not be changed/deleted with such a Low Level flash?
Does ICS allready contain this Onscreen Buttons or do I have to wait for JB(Wanna stay with Stock Rom)?
Try this :
Flash clean Official 4.0.4
Install Siyah Kernel .
you now have root. make an EFS backup * Always to be safe
Recovery- wipe all +dalvik
See if it worked
If not after doing the above steps
boot into recovery and flash a custom ICS rom- Try SLIM ICS *As it will download fast due to small size
On a side note, on your current firmware do you have the lockscreen ?
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look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31662317&postcount=19
Worked for me when i didnt have a home button or working lock screen of official ICS
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Oh and MAKE AN EFS BACKUP !
Qwerty123 \m/ said:
Try this :
Flash clean Official 4.0.4
Install Siyah Kernel .
you now have root. make an EFS backup * Always to be safe
Recovery- wipe all +dalvik
See if it worked
If not after doing the above steps
boot into recovery and flash a custom ICS rom- Try SLIM ICS *As it will download fast due to small size
On a side note, on your current firmware do you have the lockscreen ?
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look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31662317&postcount=19
Worked for me when i didnt have a home button or working lock screen of official ICS
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Oh and MAKE AN EFS BACKUP !
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Thanks for your Response.
Yes I have a Lock Screen, I also allready checked the keystr file --> ist's OK
I hav EFS BackUp too.
isn't the dalvik cache automatically wiped within a low level flash?
Im not quite sure if it does get wiped.
I wipe just in case Force of habit
Try a custom ROM and tell us if it worked
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Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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I agree but personally would format system as well prior to flashing.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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dwnld the 4.0.4 firmware and flash the same using ODIN since ur upgrading from a stock rom to another one it will not be an issue, but after flashing 4.0.4 u have to re-root your phone, since stock XWLPU 4.0.4 will automatically unroot ur phone
teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
Sun90 said:
:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
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but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
CWM recovery
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
Jokesy said:
but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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teslax said:
Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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OK friend.
So you think is better that I update from rooted ICS 4.0.3 to ICS 4.0.4 with Odin without CWM recovery. It sounds good to me.
After update I should install the new Siyah kernel via Odin too. And then I can do the factory reset or?
Thanks
ares05 said:
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
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I had the same feelings two until yesterday,
Two different guys, running Wanamlite LPU ICS 4.0.4 ROM with CF-ROOT kernel (the Rom's default kernel), hardbricked their phones after wiping data in recovery while trying to flash another ROM.
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
Sun90 said:
that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
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Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
teslax said:
Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
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1. Stay away from ROM manager, CWM recovery is already bundled with Siyah kernel
2. You can safely do factory reset with Siyah.
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
hi all, found out about this new android update and i was wondering, what i needed to do before upgrading to jelly bean,
i have this android: samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100
version 2.3.6
baseband I9100XXKL1
kernel [email protected]#66
build number: ChekROM RevoHD v6
im on gingerbread and they have different android version;so im confused, if i could just directly flash this new rom( you may recommend any JB roms too ^^).
thanks in advance!
0. Backup SMS, contacts and do a factory reset
1. Flash stock 4.0.x to your phone
2. Flash newest Siyah Kernel
3. Flash Jellybean ROM.
you may recommend any JB roms too
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No, we can't, because this type of question is forbidden here.
przemcio510 said:
0. Backup SMS, contacts and do a factory reset
1. Flash stock 4.0.x to your phone
2. Flash newest Siyah Kernel
3. Flash Jellybean ROM.
No, we can't, because this type of question is forbidden here.
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That's how my steps were too - 4.0.3 flashed with Odin (from sammobile), then siyah kernel and after it any jelly bean rom (i got vanilla root box, but I think you don't get here any bad rom )
rmic said:
hi all, found out about this new android update and i was wondering, what i needed to do before upgrading to jelly bean,
i have this android: samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100
version 2.3.6
baseband I9100XXKL1
kernel [email protected]#66
build number: ChekROM RevoHD v6
im on gingerbread and they have different android version;so im confused, if i could just directly flash this new rom( you may recommend any JB roms too ^^).
thanks in advance!
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1. Backup your data:
- Download call logs backup & restore, to backup your call logs
- Download sms backup & restore, to backup your sms
- Download bookmarks backup, to backup your bookmarks
- to backup your contacts, a)sync them with Google or b) export contacts to SD card or c) download contacts backup & restore to backup contacts
- use titanium backup to backup apps + data or use Es file explorer to backup apps (apk only)
2. perform a Nandroid backup
3. Download a custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM
4. Flash ROM via CWM recovery following these steps:
- boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data/factory reset
- format /system (under mounts and storage)
- flash ROM
- reboot phone
5. There is no need to flash any custom kernel again as custom stock based ROMs are already using one
6. You already know that ROM recommendation is forbidden on XDA. So,
- Visit the thread of the Rom if you're choice,
- follow all the download and flashing instructions on the first post.
## This is exactly how I've helped a lot of friends with a rooted gingerbread device upgrade to ICS/JB
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
3. Download a custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM
4. Flash ROM via CWM recovery following these steps:
- boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data/factory reset
- format /system (under mounts and storage)
- flash ROM
- reboot phone
5. There is no need to flash any custom kernel again as custom stock based ROMs are already using one
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thanks for your replies,.
when you said custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM, may i use this ROM?
Omega Stock v15:
Based on firmware XWLPF Android 4.03 (Date: 18/05/2012)
Kernel CF-Root LPG
Modem XXLPX
Deodexed - Rooted - Zipaligned
CMW recovery v5.5.0.4
CWM Manager v3.15
Omegas multi csc LP7 (multi 56 entries)
csc set to EUR by default
others mentioned about flashing new kernel, such as siyah. what is it for?
thanks again.^^
rmic said:
thanks for your replies,.
when you said custom stock based ICS 4.0.3 ROM, may i use this ROM?
Omega Stock v15:
Based on firmware XWLPF Android 4.03 (Date: 18/05/2012)
Kernel CF-Root LPG
Modem XXLPX
Deodexed - Rooted - Zipaligned
CMW recovery v5.5.0.4
CWM Manager v3.15
Omegas multi csc LP7 (multi 56 entries)
csc set to EUR by default
others mentioned about flashing new kernel, such as siyah. what is it for?
thanks again.^^
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1. are you referring to this ROM? if yes, then no problem, you can flash it.
2. You don't need to flash any custom kernel, the Omega Rom uses CF- root already. I said it in my point no 5, in previous post
Jokesy said:
1. are you referring to this ROM? if yes, then no problem, you can flash it.
2. You don't need to flash any custom kernel, the Omega Rom uses CF- root already. I said it in my point no 5, in previous post
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yes, im referring to that ROM ( the stock version).
and after flashing omega v15 stock ROM im jellybean ready right?
ill be flashing this rom later, ill keep you posted..pls bear with me thanks again for your time.
rmic said:
yes, im referring to that ROM ( the stock version).
and after flashing omega v15 stock ROM im jellybean ready right?
ill be flashing this rom later, ill keep you posted..pls bear with me thanks again for your time.
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- Omega ROM clearly states ICS (Ice cream Sandwich) 4.0.3 XWLPG. Do no you are not in JB. You will still need to upgrade to Jellybean after flashing Omega ROM
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
- Omega ROM clearly states ICS (Ice cream Sandwich) 4.0.3 XWLPG. Do no you are not in JB. You will still need to upgrade to Jellybean after flashing Omega ROM
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yes yes what i meant was after flashing Omega Rom, my SGS2 GTI9100 is ready to be flashed with jellybean rom.
anyway, i already flashed Omega Rom v15, NOW my phones' description is:
GT-I9100
android version 4.0.3
baseband version I9100XXLPX
kernel version: [email protected]#3
build number Omega v15 - XWLPG
i thought according to ROM's decription my kernel should be CF-root LPG or are they the same? should i flash a different kernel before upgrading to jellybean?
i saw this cool JB rom PARANOIDANDROID v2.1
ill just follow their instructions on how to install it right?
i saw this on samsung galaxy s2 GTI9100 threads so, ill assume that this is compatible wiht my device...
sorry for asking too many questions, i just wanted to make sure and hear from your expertise before proceeding
thanks again
rmic said:
yes yes what i meant was after flashing Omega Rom, my SGS2 GTI9100 is ready to be flashed with jellybean rom.
anyway, i already flashed Omega Rom v15, NOW my phones' description is:
GT-I9100
android version 4.0.3
baseband version I9100XXLPX
kernel version: [email protected]#3
build number Omega v15 - XWLPG
i thought according to ROM's decription my kernel should be CF-root LPG or are they the same? should i flash a different kernel before upgrading to jellybean?
i saw this cool JB rom PARANOIDANDROID v2.1
ill just follow their instructions on how to install it right?
i saw this on samsung galaxy s2 GTI9100 threads so, ill assume that this is compatible wiht my device...
sorry for asking too many questions, i just wanted to make sure and hear from your expertise before proceeding
thanks again
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Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
I'm running ParanoidAndroid too
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
I'm running ParanoidAndroid too
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thanks..ill try flashing ParanoidAndroid now..since you're here
thanks a lot..ill let you know once done..^^
LOL..i downloaded the wrong version for ParanoidAndroid Rom.. i got v2...not 2.1..
ill download 2.1 and gapps for JB then flash it later..=(
I've tried flashing a few ROMs but the camera and the gallery keeps saying that there is no external storage available. But I do have a 32g mic SD card in there. I thought that I did a bad flash but I redid it 3 different times with different roms n have the same issue that the camera and gallery does not work
Jokesy said:
Yeah, very compatible. You are good to go.
Since the kernel have CWM recovery, there is no cause for alarm.
Follow the flashing instructions on first page of the Rom.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH jokesy, i am now running ParanoidAndroid v2.1
android version 4.1.1
baseband I9100XXLPX
kernel : [email protected]#1
thanks for your time helping me out...one last question..can you suggest kernel for this rom for good battery life? or should i stay on this default package?
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL REPLIES!
rmic said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH jokesy, i am now running ParanoidAndroid v2.1
android version 4.1.1
baseband I9100XXLPX
kernel : [email protected]#1
thanks for your time helping me out...one last question..can you suggest kernel for this rom for good battery life? or should i stay on this default package?
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL REPLIES!
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Dorimanx or Siyah kernel
Ps: ask further questions about ParanoidAndroid here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881156
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
teeluck03 said:
I've tried flashing a few ROMs but the camera and the gallery keeps saying that there is no external storage available. But I do have a 32g mic SD card in there. I thought that I did a bad flash but I redid it 3 different times with different roms n have the same issue that the camera and gallery does not work
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i got the different issue with this rom, gallery and camera is working fine but,i got heating problem near the camera, at the back of my phone, and also may camera saves new photos on internal sd, not the external,.
anyway,
if you have ES file explorer you may browse you external sdcard its labels as sdcard1, open ES file explorer, tap favorites, and you'll see it
Cm 10 is a very good jb rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
rmic said:
i got the different issue with this rom, gallery and camera is working fine but,i got heating problem near the camera, at the back of my phone, and also may camera saves new photos on internal sd, not the external,.
anyway,
if you have ES file explorer you may browse you external sdcard its labels as sdcard1, open ES file explorer, tap favorites, and you'll see it
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I've already answered your question the Paranoid thread
First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
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ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Jokesy said:
ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
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I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
Cheers
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1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
alex6vasy said:
After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
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Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Jokesy said:
Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
alex6vasy said:
Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
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Yes. You are safe, Just like before you flashed Siyah kernel
Actually, you never needed to flash Siyah kernel via Odin.
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Hi
I have the same phone details as the OP. a UK T-mobile running ICS 4.0.3 i9100 BVLPD
I rooted my phone the other day by the simple method in link above... BUT isn't this method of rooting limited ?
I would like to root my phone fully using an insecure kernel & Odin but i dont know where to get the correct kernel for my phone, i need an insecure & original secure kernel to do this right ?
Sorry for my nuwbness questions.
Peace
What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
Isn't exynos abuse the faster way to get rooted?
theunderling said:
What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
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Ok, my bad, i am a nubie after all :angel:. i thought i'd read somewhere that this method was limited in some way.
But now you've confused me a lil more, the thread (also in ur sig) says it does have CWM
Rooting
Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
- CWM via stock recovery or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
- SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot
You are done and now your device is Rooted
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Am i again mistaken ?
Anyway i did it the other day & have SU, downloaded T-backup and am now reading\researching on how to make full back up b4 i try a rom.
Peace
owaiga from
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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AnubuRe said:
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
theunderling said:
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
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Thx theunderling
I see now... so i DO need to get permanent CWM ? I'd need to flash an insecure kernel for that right (i have one ready)
Dont yet know what efs is (ill read up on it) and nand back up ? i just been doing a lil reading on that and thought the back up i'd done is the same thing, they were calling it Nandroid back up, is that different ?
Peace
Just flash Siyah kernel in ODIN and then you will have root and CWM. Its that simple. No need for anything else at all.
I dont understand why we always have all this crap and unnecessary files/steps etc.
Connect phone to PC.
Reboot phone into download mode.
Load up ODIN.
Flash Siyah kernel.
Thats its, Once done you will have new kernel, cwm recovery, rooted system, SU, and also CWM app installed.
If you want new rom simply reboot into stock, wipe data and flash rom you want, You dont have to worry about cwm again as all custom kernels come with recovery.
Yeah I missed your other post saying you had done the nand backup as I was in the middle of writing my reply when you posted yours.
Hey,
I have samsung galaxy s2 which i just rooted yesterday. I dont understand anything yet aboat flashing a new firmware like 4.1.2 to my 4.0.4 ICS.
First I rooted my phone with Odin and file called CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar. All went fine and I had the root acces. After that I put a Siyah Kernel v.4.0.1 to my phone from CWR startup (install zip from sd card). Now I want to know how to install Roms(?) to my phone and how to install 4.1.2 android in to it?
Heres my phone infos
Model GT-l9100
Android version 4.0.4
Bandwidth version l9100XXLQ6
Core version 3.0.15-1114882
[email protected]#3
So how I can install it without bricking my phone? My phone has the insane chip.
Extracat said:
Hey,
I have samsung galaxy s2 which i just rooted yesterday. I dont understand anything yet aboat flashing a new firmware like 4.1.2 to my 4.0.4 ICS.
First I rooted my phone with Odin and file called CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar. All went fine and I had the root acces. After that I put a Siyah Kernel v.4.0.1 to my phone from CWR startup (install zip from sd card). Now I want to know how to install Roms(?) to my phone and how to install 4.1.2 android in to it?
Heres my phone infos
Model GT-l9100
Android version 4.0.4
Bandwidth version l9100XXLQ6
Core version 3.0.15-1114882
[email protected]#3
So how I can install it without bricking my phone? My phone has the insane chip.
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Even though ur phone has got a insane chip, its safe for now since u have installed siyah kernel which is 'Brick Bug' free ma8
as for as leaked JB v4.1.2, its better to stay away from it, since its a test version not a official release by samsung
u can visit a cpl of rom threads in both the 'Original android development' section as well as the ' Android development' section, go thro the change logs in the main page of the rom threads, see the one that suits u best
then u can flash the same as per the install instructions on those threads and see
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Sun90 said:
Even though ur phone has got a insane chip, its safe for now since u have installed siyah kernel which is 'Brick Bug' free ma8
as for as leaked JB v4.1.2, its better to stay away from it, since its a test version not a official release by samsung
u can visit a cpl of rom threads in both the 'Original android development' section as well as the ' Android development' section, go thro the change logs in the main page of the rom threads, see the one that suits u best
then u can flash the same as per the install instructions on those threads and see
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So i cant brick my phone anyway anymor or hows?
Can you name me some reason not to install 4.1.2? I would be so intrested in installing it!
How do I install the roms then? Connect computer and phone -> download mode -> ODIN -> put the rom in there and start it?
or
Can I put the file into sd card and open CRW and then run the zip from e.g sd card?
Do i need to wipe anything before doing either of them? Will it brick my phone??
Thanks mates!
Extracat said:
Hey,
I have samsung galaxy s2 which i just rooted yesterday. I dont understand anything yet aboat flashing a new firmware like 4.1.2 to my 4.0.4 ICS.
First I rooted my phone with Odin and file called CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar. All went fine and I had the root acces. After that I put a Siyah Kernel v.4.0.1 to my phone from CWR startup (install zip from sd card). Now I want to know how to install Roms(?) to my phone and how to install 4.1.2 android in to it?
Heres my phone infos
Model GT-l9100
Android version 4.0.4
Bandwidth version l9100XXLQ6
Core version 3.0.15-1114882
[email protected]#3
So how I can install it without bricking my phone? My phone has the insane chip.
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Download Wanamlite v13.0 rom. Install via cwmr as per instruction without fear of brick & enjoy Jelly bean 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
dr30ma said:
Download Wanamlite v13.0 rom. Install via cwmr as per instruction without fear of brick & enjoy Jelly bean 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
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So, i download that .tar or .zip and put it on sdcard, after that i start the that CWMR (volume up, home and power) and press "zip from sdcard" and select the rom?
No need to backup anything no need to wipe data or cashe or do factory reset?
Are you 100% it wont brick, can anyone confirm?
Thanks bro!
Extracat said:
So i cant brick my phone anyway anymor or hows?
Can you name me some reason not to install 4.1.2? I would be so intrested in installing it!
How do I install the roms then? Connect computer and phone -> download mode -> ODIN -> put the rom in there and start it?
or
Can I put the file into sd card and open CRW and then run the zip from e.g sd card?
Do i need to wipe anything before doing either of them? Will it brick my phone??
Thanks mates!
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-Download and place zip on internal sdcard
-Go to recovery
-Wipe cache
-Advanced
-Wipe dalvik cache
-Install Rom
Wanamlite rom have Philz kernel which is brickbug free.
You already have flashed siyah kernel wich is also brick bug free.
wipe not brick your phone.
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Extracat said:
So, i download that .tar or .zip and put it on sdcard, after that i start the that CWMR (volume up, home and power) and press "zip from sdcard" and select the rom?
No need to backup anything no need to wipe data or cashe or do factory reset?
Are you 100% it wont brick, can anyone confirm?
Thanks bro!
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It is only zip.
Siyah and philz are 100% brickfree.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Hey! Thanks!
If I want after that back to normal offical 4.0.4 how should i do? unroot phone or?
Gonna test your way now!
Extracat said:
Hey! Thanks!
If I want after that back to normal offical 4.0.4 how should i do? unroot phone or?
Gonna test your way now!
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if u want ur phone back to normal, with official v4.0.4 and unroot, simply dwnld the Stock firmware pertained to ur region from www.sammobile.com and flash it thro ODIN
u can find lot of 'How to flash stock 4.0.4 firmware on Galaxy S2' videos on Youtube
Once you test jellybeen you would not want to go back.
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Once you test jellybeen you would not want to go back.
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Install went fine! Looking into this! Thanks mates!
I will tell about some mode like multiwindow, ink effect and paper artist from galaxy note 2.
Photospher camera from nexus 4.
Will post link tommarrow after 10 hr. When I will on my laptop.
U welcome.Press thank button if I realy helped u.
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Hello,
I recently got a gift from a friend in the form of a Samsung Galaxy S2.
Last time I've owned a samsung phone was before the smartphone era, however I am familiar with other smartphones running android.
This phone, has the following info:
Android Version: 2.3.5.
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
Kies Info --> PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
If I try to update with Kies it says that my device's current firmware is not supported to update via Kies.
From what I've researched, the region code at the end (ODK) means that the phone was originally purchased in Sweden. Will that be a problem?
As far as I know the phone was not locked when I got it since I'm using a different carrier in a different country.
I tried to look up codes for Galaxy S2 that can tell me if the phone has a locked bootloader, if it can be unlocked, etc, but without any success.
So my questions are the following:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
justinhd said:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
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1. Afaik Kies will only update if you are using the stock firmware from the country you are connecting from. Custom firmwares will not work. The easiest way to flash the latest stock firmware is via Odin.
2. Install a kernel that roots your phone like Siyah or Dorimanx.
3. Search for threads in XDA about how to change your CRC.
Hello Megaritis,
Thank you for your reply.
Regarding the CRC, I need to change it to the country i'm residing in only if I plan on updating my phone via Kies, right?
I'm not planning on flashin JB just yet because i think it still needs some polishing. I want to flash an official ICS ROM on Siyah's Kernel.
My current to do is:
1. Get Odin, and flash the new kernel.
2. Get an official ICS ROM and flash it.
3. Get Titanium Backup and remove the bloatware if any.
4. Use the phone.
Anything else I should do / know?
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
justinhd said:
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
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Instead of doing all this together I suggest you just flash neat rom Lite (ics version, the latest v4 is JB) its the stock firmware with every bloatware removed and it is pre-rooted. Even v4 is pretty much stable and cool too as it is based on the leaked stock JB.
And several flashable addon are also available for it.
And If you are going to proceed with what you downloaded, flash Siyah after flashing the stock firmware.
Also before you proceed I suggest you check for brick bug, which can potentially superbrick your phone, Stock ICS 4.0.4 Kernel contains the problematic command, if you are effected, never perform any wipe or erase or reset with the stock kernel, just flash Siyah before doing all that.
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Could you post a small walkthrough on how I do that?
EDIT: My current android version is 2.3.5. and I plan to flash 4.0.3. stock and then remove bloatware.
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess. And it contains v3 Siyah just flash the newest (which you downloaded) one if you feel like it(it's pretty much better)
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king_below_my_lord said:
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
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NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess.
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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king_below_my_lord said:
There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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justinhd said:
Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
Edit : Don't flash it via phone, it should be done via PDA.
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king_below_my_lord said:
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
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I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
justinhd said:
I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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king_below_my_lord said:
Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Agreed, I raised the problem only because sammobile.com's info on the file i downloaded doesn't list a kernel and I assumed that it only contains the PDA and CSC.
So if you are flashing with tar files you most probably don't need to worry about kernel, for example in neat rom Lite v3 it includes Siyah v3, but in case of flashing zip files you need a compatible kernel before hand.
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In some cases PDA file won't contain kernel in such a package the kernel will be given separately, like the CSC file.
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Bro just make sure what kind of file do you have? A zip or a tar? Flashing a zip(it's done via CWM) - - >compatible kernel required
Flashing a tar(via Odin) - - >if kernel included nothing to worry just flash.
peace
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Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
justinhd said:
Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
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Usb jig is your hardware and easiest option you can get it from eBay, or since you are using ICS, triangle away by chainfire will do the trick you can get it for free from his forum or you can buy him a beer and buy it from the play store.
Triangle Away is pretty easy too... Lol
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
justinhd said:
Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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king_below_my_lord said:
Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Well, I flashed the kernel but now titanium backup is stuck at Searching Application Data, but it did prompt me for root priviledges... :|
EDIT: Meh...it was probably stuck because it was trying to access the SD card but my cable was still plugged in....fixed.
Now, i have one last question for the night: now i have 2 "root" apps in my homescreen, one is superuser and the other is supersu, judging by the fact that the "superuser" one was there when I first booted, I suspect that its useless and the supersu is the one with the root. How do I remove it?