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Hey guys ive been looking around for a Noob guide so I can install my very first ROM but cant really find any.... The thing is I basically get how to install a rom/custom rom but what I dont know is if something goes wrong how to restore my phone to the current state. I have a Rooted, Stock Gingerbread 2.3.4, S5830L phone. So my questions are...
Is nandroid what I need to backup my phone and if something goes wrong, restore that backup? Or should I get one from "samfirmware" (the problem is I cant find an exact match for my phone)???
Do I need a special version of nandroid and CWM for my S5830L? What are the latest versions? Or what do you guys have installed in your device?
What should I install first nandroid or CWM?
And finaly does it even matter that my phone version is "L" (S5830L)? Should I not worry about that and just follow any rom guide as if it was a universal guide?
Thanks alot guys for any help, Im very new to this but if someone can push me or help me towards the right direction im sure I will learn fast.
Well dude first of all, nandroid isn't any software. It's a part of CWM that make backup of AND memory of your device. Second thing, it matters alot that you have L version of phone. Many ROMs and guides are only for standard S5830 version, so keep an eye on it. Third, stock backups can't be restored on custom ROMs unless you convert partition to rfs again by "ext4 manager".
Last, look for similar thread like yours in general forum and you will find your answer. I and many other friends have posted their flashing methods there.
Sent from my Galaxy S IV
Thanks bro (+1), I really appreciate the help... Im gonna look around and see what roms are compatible for my cheap L version lol I hope I can find some
Good luck
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edwardsa86 said:
Thanks bro (+1), I really appreciate the help... Im gonna look around and see what roms are compatible for my cheap L version lol I hope I can find some
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Don't worry bro. We guys are always here watching new people's back
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As i asked, anyone could give me any advices? Just all causes of the bricks? I read,the forum as well as i can, there are many many many topics, but i dont want to make a stupid mistake ... thank u in advance guys and gerlz
heklind said:
As i asked, anyone could give me any advices? Just all causes of the bricks? I read,the forum as well as i can, there are many many many topics, but i dont want to make a stupid mistake ... thank u in advance guys and gerlz
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Well, just follow the exact instructions the developers give when you flash something And always make a Nandroid back up first.
Furthermore: check for which phone models the roms etc. are (I9100 or anything else you have), to avoid flashing something bad.
If you're afraid for the eMMC brickbug: read the threads that are made for it for info about that.
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The emmc brick bug only happens on stock kernel when wipe data is selected just flash any other kernel before doing anything else and then your safe. Don't flash a ROM for any other phone including the i9100G double check before flash the file name is usually .............i9100
Honestly ? Don't flash anything in the first place. Leave your phone stock & enjoy using it.
If the thought of breaking it frightens you, leave it alone.
Nandriod backup can't save you from hard brick. RTFM (or thread) is the only safe path if you can't stop the hacking itch, and don't be a hero to be the first one to try something new like leaked ROM. Good luck.
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You win best post of the week Sage advice.
xdanoober said:
Nandriod backup can't save you from hard brick. RTFM (or thread) is the only safe path if you can't stop the hacking itch, and don't be a hero to be the first one to try something new like leaked ROM. Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Honestly ? Don't flash anything in the first place. Leave your phone stock & enjoy using it.
If the thought of breaking it frightens you, leave it alone.
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Thx for advice, but as u can see, i'm asking for help coz i want to mod my phone... not to leave it stock.
heklind said:
Thx for advice, but as u can see, i'm asking for help coz i want to mod my phone... not to leave it stock.
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Well, then use the other advices that are given to you
But there's always a risk, so in fact it's a matter of minimizing them. If you want be totally risk free, then you indeed have to leave it stock.
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I have rooted my phone with fake recovery, i want to install a speedmod kernel. I have stock recovery. Is it needed to install manually cwm first?? @Hardcore is writing that cwm is included, but im not sure that its written into this kernel or i need to download the cwm too, but where? There is no link in the topic So all i need to flash the kernel through the stock recovery and i'll got cwm and speedmod and done or download cwm from somewhere first and flash kernel through the cwm?
Here is the topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574218
Thx in advance and rly sorry for my english, its not my primary language heh
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in fact it's a matter of minimizing them.
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That's the point )
Anyone can help me?
ok done, help not needed
so i decided to root my phone and i got an advice from a friend of mine ( who has a galaxy S2 ) he said this whatever u do just follow a guide posted on xda developers so u dont brick ur phone and get a cyanogenmod rom cuz thats the easiest and best 1 ... i searched here on the forum on how to root the phone with cyanogenmod rom and it got me the nightly version which is a bit unstable as it said ... i like my phone to stay stable tho so i downloaded the 9.1 version but i noticed that all the steps were for the 10.2 version i think .. so are the steps the same this is my first question ?
2nd thing in the steps it said something about recovery which i didnt really get :S clockwork mod recovery i think was the name i dont get what that is ... also there was the flashing thing in the guide it said FLASH gapps and cyanogenmod on ur sd card i dont know how to flash i dont even know what it means :S ... im still a bit of newbie to these rooting stuff but im trying to learn more but i cant find a teacher lol
can any1 please help me i would really appreciate it i just need some1 to explain these things to me and tell me the steps to do to root the phone with cyanogenmod rom ? that would be great
i hope some1 replies
thx Alot
AladdinEid said:
so i decided to root my phone and i got an advice from a friend of mine ( who has a galaxy S2 ) he said this whatever u do just follow a guide posted on xda developers so u dont brick ur phone and get a cyanogenmod rom cuz thats the easiest and best 1 ... i searched here on the forum on how to root the phone with cyanogenmod rom and it got me the nightly version which is a bit unstable as it said ... i like my phone to stay stable tho so i downloaded the 9.1 version but i noticed that all the steps were for the 10.2 version i think .. so are the steps the same this is my first question ?
2nd thing in the steps it said something about recovery which i didnt really get :S clockwork mod recovery i think was the name i dont get what that is ... also there was the flashing thing in the guide it said FLASH gapps and cyanogenmod on ur sd card i dont know how to flash i dont even know what it means :S ... im still a bit of newbie to these rooting stuff but im trying to learn more but i cant find a teacher lol
can any1 please help me i would really appreciate it i just need some1 to explain these things to me and tell me the steps to do to root the phone with cyanogenmod rom ? that would be great
i hope some1 replies
thx Alot
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(1) Read this and the stickies guide in Generel section
(2) There is no "best" rom
(3) You cannot root a phone with cyanogenmod or any other rom respectivly, a rom does not root!
(4) After reading you should be able to answer all your questions by yourself, otherwise do not root or flash anything.
chrismast said:
(1) Read this and the stickies guide in Generel section
(2) There is no "best" rom
(3) You cannot root a phone with cyanogenmod or any other rom respectivly, a rom does not root!
(4) After reading you should be able to answer all your questions by yourself, otherwise do not root or flash anything.
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the guide u showed it was made 1 year ago ... will it still go for my current firmware ? i am running 4.1.2 jelly bean so i still follow the same steps?
AladdinEid said:
the guide u showed it was made 1 year ago ... will it still go for my current firmware ? i am running 4.1.2 jelly bean so i still follow the same steps?
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for rooting just follow the guides, yes, I guess the easiest option is cf-autoroot (will keep your stock recovery, also read the instructions in the cf-autoroot thread). Afrer that you can choose yourself what recovery you want. In addition cf-root6.4 is not considered SDS safe as it flashes an older recovery.
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for rooting just follow the guides, yes, I guess the easiest option is cf-autoroot (will keep your stock recovery, also read the instructions in the cf-autoroot thread). Afrer that you can choose yourself what recovery you want. In addition cf-root6.4 is not considered SDS safe as it flashes an older recovery.
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thank u very much my phone is now rooted really thx for ur help and ur time
AladdinEid said:
thank u very much my phone is now rooted really thx for ur help and ur time
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NOW READ
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Hi guys!
First of all, I'm sorry if my english sounds wierd, not my main language.
I'm not here to ask witch rom or kernel are the best, just some help.
Recently I got an S2 - GT-I9100 with stock 4.1.2 room. I'm loving this phone, and I kinda like the samsung's rom even tough it consumes a lot of battery. I'm kinda curious about CyanogenMod and using moded kernels, but, I'm kinda afraid of messing up everything and brick my phone. Checked if I had the eemc firmware insane chip and I got it, so it makes me even more insecure of trying out new stuff.
Now for the questions:
I have this phone locked to a carrier, can I still flash it?
Can I flash it even if I have the eemc bug without any problems?
Can you guys recomend a really good newbie guide with each and every step to flash and install a new kernel? (I've looked around this website and the internet, but, those that I find kinda' dont explain everything in an easy way)
I've instaled clockworkmod on my phone, but it says it dosent suport it. why not?
Can I have a custom kernel with sammy's stock room?
thanks in advance.
1) Yes, you can flash custom firmware if your phone is carrier locked
2) Yes, you can flash your phone despite having a chip susceptible to the EMMC bug, which only affects phones running rooted stock 4.0.4 firmware
3) Do not attempt to flash anything to your phone until those guides make sense. Right now they look like they 'don't explain things in an easy way' because you obviously don't know a lot about Android, and in particular this phone. If you take the time to read/learn, the guides very quickly will become easy to understand & you'll know what you're doing. Flashing without knowing what you're doing leads to busted phones & dented wallets.
4) Without knowing exactly what you flashed, I have no idea. If you want to root your phone, there is a thread stickied near the top of Q&A that has all the info you need. It honestly doesn't get any simpler than that thread. If you don't find it easy to understand, as I said above, don't do anything to your phone until you do.
5) Yes, you can run a custom kernel with a stock rom
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1) Yes, you can flash custom firmware if your phone is carrier locked
2) Yes, you can flash your phone despite having a chip susceptible to the EMMC bug, which only affects phones running rooted stock 4.0.4 firmware
3) Do not attempt to flash anything to your phone until those guides make sense. Right now they look like they 'don't explain things in an easy way' because you obviously don't know a lot about Android, and in particular this phone. If you take the time to read/learn, the guides very quickly will become easy to understand & you'll know what you're doing. Flashing without knowing what you're doing leads to busted phones & dented wallets.
4) Without knowing exactly what you flashed, I have no idea. If you want to root your phone, there is a thread stickied near the top of Q&A that has all the info you need. It honestly doesn't get any simpler than that thread. If you don't find it easy to understand, as I said above, don't do anything to your phone until you do.
5) Yes, you can run a custom kernel with a stock rom
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Well thanks for replying!
Yes, its better not to flash it before I fully understand what I'm doing. Would you recommend some guides that I can read, from your personal experience?
And I instaled cwm from google play. -____-"
Shadeftw said:
Hi guys!
First of all, I'm sorry if my english sounds wierd, not my main language.
I'm not here to ask witch rom or kernel are the best, just some help.
Recently I got an S2 - GT-I9100 with stock 4.1.2 room. I'm loving this phone, and I kinda like the samsung's rom even tough it consumes a lot of battery. I'm kinda curious about CyanogenMod and using moded kernels, but, I'm kinda afraid of messing up everything and brick my phone. Checked if I had the eemc firmware insane chip and I got it, so it makes me even more insecure of trying out new stuff.
Now for the questions:
I have this phone locked to a carrier, can I still flash it?
Can I flash it even if I have the eemc bug without any problems?
Can you guys recomend a really good newbie guide with each and every step to flash and install a new kernel? (I've looked around this website and the internet, but, those that I find kinda' dont explain everything in an easy way)
I've instaled clockworkmod on my phone, but it says it dosent suport it. why not?
Can I have a custom kernel with sammy's stock room?
thanks in advance.
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If you flash Philz kernal for your software build its a safe kernal from the brick bug. If you download the zip file it will not only put the safe kernal on but also root it. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
What exactly is the EMMC bug?
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If you're running rooted 4.0.4 stock & you do a factory reset, there's a fair chance you'll brick your phone. For the technical version, Google/XDA search is your friend.
stonedpsycho said:
If you flash Philz kernal for your software build its a safe kernal from the brick bug. If you download the zip file it will not only put the safe kernal on but also root it. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Hi once more!
Can I ask you for some more help? I read the post about philz kernel, understood what I have to do and I want to thank you about trying to help me. I'm sorry to bother you once more, since I prefer to be certain.
Got the GT-I9100
I got stock 4.1.2
Baseband is I9100BULS1
Kernel version is 3.0.31-88955 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT KST 2013
Compilation Number is JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
So I guess the one that I need to download and install is:
<< 17.04.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery >>
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/4cb3mf...3.6-signed.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/q642zb...4.93.6.tar.md5
Also I got SuperSU already installed, this means I have to unistall it and do this or can I install this kernel anyway?
Shade
Shadeftw said:
Hi once more!
Can I ask you for some more help? I read the post about philz kernel, understood what I have to do and I want to thank you about trying to help me. I'm sorry to bother you once more, since I prefer to be certain.
Got the GT-I9100
I got stock 4.1.2
Baseband is I9100BULS1
Kernel version is 3.0.31-88955 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT KST 2013
Compilation Number is JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
So I guess the one that I need to download and install is:
<< 17.04.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery >>
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/4cb3mf...3.6-signed.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/q642zb...4.93.6.tar.md5
Also I got SuperSU already installed, this means I have to unistall it and do this or can I install this kernel anyway?
Shade
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No worries, Im happy to help.
If you already have superuser just download the "tar" file and flash it with odin as thats just the kernal.
Your build is LSD, download that one. which is philz 5.06.1
Your LSD build is quite old, have a look on samfilmware for your region as im sure you should get atleast LSW. Theres also LSZ and MS1 builds out.
Sorry here is the one you need
http://www.mediafire.com/download/q642zb02je6l1bb/PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSD-OXX-4.93.6.tar.md5
Sorry for being such a pain in the ass.
Well tbh, this phone is second hand, and the guy that sold it to me, had a custom rom on it but I asked him to flash it back to stock at the time. it came with stock 2.4 or something, but I updated it trough kies to 4.1.2. I looked around samfilmware and I only saw the build I have right now. I dont think I can update it
So I only need to get odin3, put the cellphone in dm, flash the new tar and thats it?
Shadeftw said:
Sorry for being such a pain in the ass.
Well tbh, this phone is second hand, and the guy that sold it to me, had a custom rom on it but I asked him to flash it back to stock at the time. it came with stock 2.4 or something, but I updated it trough kies to 4.1.2. I looked around samfilmware and I only saw the build I have right now. I dont think I can update it
So I only need to get odin3, put the cellphone in dm, flash the new tar and thats it?
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What country do you live in?
yes thats it :good:
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What country do you live in?
yes thats it :good:
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Hi once more, and thanks for everything! Well, I managed to lose my fear of trying it and managed to flash it using the instructions from philz tread. Everything went all right!
I live in portugal, and my carrier is vodafone, I think that the build I have is the most updated one.
Really, thanks for helping me with this! :laugh:
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Hi once more, and thanks for everything! Well, I managed to lose my fear of trying it and managed to flash it using the instructions from philz tread. Everything went all right!
I live in portugal, and my carrier is vodafone, I think that the build I have is the most updated one.
Really, thanks for helping me with this! :laugh:
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Well done :good:
Your next step is flashing a custom rom Have a look at the link below. Battery life is amazing on this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
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If you're running rooted 4.0.4 stock & you do a factory reset, there's a fair chance you'll brick your phone. For the technical version, Google/XDA search is your friend.
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But the EMMC bug doesn't affect any S II phones with JB roms does it?
Correct (4.0.4 being ICS). Even if you have a susceptible chip, the firmware has to have the bug which causes the chip to be scrambled/corrupted, which means anything before 4.0.4 or anything after (or anything custom for that matter) poses no problems.
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Well done :good:
Your next step is flashing a custom rom Have a look at the link below. Battery life is amazing on this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
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Well this is one step higger! From what I read, its not that complicated to do, still I love this phone dont want to ruin it! I think I'm going to try it out!
Do you have some advice for a noob like me regarding the procedments?
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Well this is one step higger! From what I read, its not that complicated to do, still I love this phone dont want to ruin it! I think I'm going to try it out!
Do you have some advice for a noob like me regarding the procedments?
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It is simple. You could watch a youtube video just to see hows its done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UrkOx0yZE
Any probs just give me a shout.
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It is simple. You could watch a youtube video just to see hows its done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UrkOx0yZE
Any probs just give me a shout.
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I'm at work right now, so I can only do it after work. So I just need to, follow the instructions on the NEAT ROM post to flash it? They dont say how to backup your things tough but I searched in this forum and found how to do it-. So I only need to use the cwm to back it up. Does it back up EFS folder too?
You have been so far a really helpful dude, thanks mate! Was kinda afraid of posting something here, but turns out there is really nice people around here!
Btw if the mods want I can just PM you for some help instead of posting here.
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I'm at work right now, so I can only do it after work. So I just need to, follow the instructions on the NEAT ROM post to flash it? They dont say how to backup your things tough but I searched in this forum and found how to do it-. So I only need to use the cwm to back it up. Does it back up EFS folder too?
You have been so far a really helpful dude, thanks mate! Was kinda afraid of posting something here, but turns out there is really nice people around here!
Btw if the mods want I can just PM you for some help instead of posting here.
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We were all noobs once.
Thats up to you mate, if posted on here it might help someone else out tho.
Yeh just follow Neatrom post to flash. I have never backed things up before flashing other than sync my contacts and pics but it is recommended.
There are loads of great roms out there flash afew and find one that suits your needs.
Tbh im not really sure about EFS but heres a post about it with a link to an app that will back it up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325369
hi
im not new to flashing new roms .But i always get to know how to get back to stock rom
i did not see any tute here or may be i missed it can any one point me to one
.I just want a plain simple rom that works fine without any problem and i was planning to try Cynogen seen a few roms for the same
1. pls do give me a tute to get back to stock if needed
2. do we need to un luck the boodloader as on the HTC phones if so do guide me on the same
3. kindly do tell me which cynogen is the best for us now i just want a good working no probem
rom
4. Does using cynogen void my warranty I do know yes for other phones but somewhere i read that it is not so for the Oneplus kindly clarify on the same
thanks in advance:good:
Which phone do u have now?
haree said:
hi
im not new to flashing new roms .But i always get to know how to get back to stock rom
i did not see any tute here or may be i missed it can any one point me to one
.I just want a plain simple rom that works fine without any problem and i was planning to try Cynogen seen a few roms for the same
1. pls do give me a tute to get back to stock if needed
2. do we need to un luck the boodloader as on the HTC phones if so do guide me on the same
3. kindly do tell me which cynogen is the best for us now i just want a good working no probem
rom
4. Does using cynogen void my warranty I do know yes for other phones but somewhere i read that it is not so for the Oneplus kindly clarify on the same
thanks in advance:good:
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Given that you are recognized contributor, I am surprised that you did not look into general section. We have threads for different things. Anyway I will try to answer you questions
1. You need to download full zip of 2.2.0 and flash that. You can restore to stock. Or simply backup your current oos using twrp, restore only system and boot, you will have stock.
2. Yes, here is the link
3. cm12.1 by master awesome is pretty stable.
4. Rooting/flashing does not void warranty for oneplus, however if you damage anything, I am not sure if it will be covered.
P.S. always have backup of stock and efs. Do not miss this step.
saurabh40629 said:
Given that you are recognized contributor, I am surprised that you did not look into general section. We have threads for different things. Anyway I will try to answer you questions
1. You need to download full zip of 2.2.0 and flash that. You can restore to stock. Or simply backup your current oos using twrp, restore only system and boot, you will have stock.
2. Yes, here is the link
3. cm12.1 by master awesome is pretty stable.
4. Rooting/flashing does not void warranty for oneplus, however if you damage anything, I am not sure if it will be covered.
P.S. always have backup of stock and efs. Do not miss this step.
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Hi
thanks buddy sorry i missed it out i did look around could not find it ill read on it and try the same on sat or sun
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Which phone do u have now?
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hi its their on my sign OPX sorry may be my sign confused u my phone is OPX is why i asked here
haree said:
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thanks buddy sorry i missed it out i did look around could not find it ill read on it and try the same on sat or sun
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No problem, glad to be of some help. btw only issue in cm12.1 is "ok google" detection not working. but given the stability and smoothness, I am not even bothered about it.
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No problem, glad to be of some help. btw only issue in cm12.1 is "ok google" detection not working. but given the stability and smoothness, I am not even bothered about it.
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thanks again buddy for the info i dont even use it so i dont care too just wanna good clean phone not all that happy with the stock
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4. Rooting/flashing does not void warranty for oneplus, however if you damage anything, I am not sure if it will be covered.
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It's written in OnePlus policy that if your manipulation ends with a lost IMEI device, it's not covered for example !
Kéno40 said:
It's written in OnePlus policy that if your manipulation ends with a lost IMEI device, it's not covered for example !
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and that's the reason I mentioned to backup efs before doing anything.
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and that's the reason I mentioned to backup efs before doing anything.
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well having read ur link and seeing all the process needed to get it done looks like right now i dont have the time to or patience to do it will do it but may be not right now :laugh: