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Hello!
I'm new in Android system, my phone is SGS2 G, today after long triyng finally i could root my Phone,
here is my questions:
1- what did mean of Rom? is this just like a theme or just a new style for my phone and some more tools with it?
2-I wanr to add some Rom or a Rom for my Phone and I'm really a new user and have no idea, i read some posts but there was not clean and specialy for some one like me, i want really some simply steps to add a Rom for my Phone.
3- what is the most important tools or app to user that simply rootet his Phone so far?
With My Best Regards,
Matin, Germany
My recommendation is that you should ask in the correct thread. Look the pined threads at the top of the page.
You will find the Q&A thread.
Btw: you can make a fast search on google.
I'm sure that you will find the answers there or try doing what I said before.
Good luck dude!
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Seems like you never read the stcikies, it would be best to read them.
1. and 2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
Before you install anything, you will require to install CWM and root. Install CF-kernel from the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
There is a installation guide in it. Read through carefully before you do something you dont understand.
By definition a room has to have walls, floor and a point of entrance otherwise it is not a room.
hope this helps with your issue with What should I do ? what is Room? lmfao
Rom = full firmware kernel OS modem and applications .
There are no simple steps simple instructions yes .
Odin and CWM are the rom flashing tools of choice .
jje
Some people should not play with their phones like this.. Why do you want something you you have no clue what it is?
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Don't modify your device unless you know what you are doing. Some friendly advice; Read Read Read!
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Don't modify your device unless you know what you are doing. Some friendly advice; Read Read Read!
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Dear Masters,
Being new to this Forum and being a newbie for Android I just want to ask few basic questions like:
1) What is rooting?
2) What changes rooting makes?
3) What is a ROM?
4) What is a Kernel?
5) What is difference between ROM & Kernel?
Hope this silly questions are not annoying to u. :fingers-crossed:
Chin2.
chin2h said:
Dear Masters,
Being new to this Forum and being a newbie for Android I just want to ask few basic questions like:
1) What is rooting?
2) What changes rooting makes?
3) What is a ROM?
4) What is a Kernel?
5) What is difference between ROM & Kernel?
Hope this silly questions are not annoying to u. :fingers-crossed:
Chin2.
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rooting gives You access to system files. When You have root You can use such software as titanium backup etc. but You have to be careful because deleting one file can lead to bootloop. It doesn't make any visible changes. ROM is just like OS on computer.Kernel is just a kind of connection between software and hardware. Whenever any app wants to use the device it sends requests to kernel.
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jakuburban said:
rooting gives You access to system files. When You have root You can use such software as titanium backup etc. but You have to be careful because deleting one file can lead to bootloop. It doesn't make any visible changes. ROM is just like OS on computer.Kernel is just a kind of connection between software and hardware. Whenever any app wants to use the device it sends requests to kernel.
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Absolutely agree with this guy...
If you want a little more info, you can read it from my guide (see sig vvv)
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What is difference between ROM and Kernel?
hi
i myself googled it (kernel) that is and what i found was something like this
the kernel itself is what controls all the processes, inputs (hardware and software inputs), controles the fysic and virtual memory etc etc.
and the rom itself (this is with out goggling could be wrong) is the software like compared to your pc it would be windows, linux, etc
hope ths helped had to translate so hope you understand!
chin2h said:
Hope this silly questions are not annoying to u. :fingers-crossed:
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your questions are absolutely not silly, but you might have tried looking by yourself first, if only to demonstrate a minimal effort on your side,
some of the links in this post, while directed to someone else, could give you few additional places to check (like xda wiki, and slang/definitions thread)
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i myself googled it (kernel) that is
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and that's what I meant! :good::good::good:
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Thanks p107r0,
But I created this thread so that I can ask other questions here at a single place to you masters. As in googling there are many replies and I was not able to make it sure which was the correct. I count xda developers to be the best and always correct.
Sorry, if I have written something wrong :fingers-crossed:
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Dear Masters,
Thanks for such a valuable replies to my questions, I would like to ask you some more questions related to the same topic as:
1) Is it adviced to root the unrooted phone?
2) Should we change the existing Kernel?
3) If the rooting causes void in Warranty, why the company itself would allow the unlocking of Bootloader?
Sorry, but as I said, I consider xda developers' answers to be the best and correct.
Chin2.
chin2h said:
Dear Masters,
Thanks for such a valuable replies to my questions, I would like to ask you some more questions related to the same topic as:
1) Is it adviced to root the unrooted phone?
2) Should we change the existing Kernel?
3) If the rooting causes void in Warranty, why the company itself would allow the unlocking of Bootloader?
Sorry, but as I said, I consider xda developers' answers to be the best and correct.
Chin2.
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1) personal preference... If you do use lot of apps that need root permission and if you like trying out different roms then root is recommended
2) Again check out what the other kernel gives you extra... If the features of the new kernel are pleasing then it doesn't harm you to flash it
2)Why? Dunno why... But if you know how to root and flash roms then you would know that you can always flash stock rom and you will be unrooted and your device will be as good as new without any root trace...
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chin2h said:
Dear Masters,
Thanks for such a valuable replies to my questions, I would like to ask you some more questions related to the same topic as:
1) Is it adviced to root the unrooted phone?
2) Should we change the existing Kernel?
3) If the rooting causes void in Warranty, why the company itself would allow the unlocking of Bootloader?
Sorry, but as I said, I consider xda developers' answers to be the best and correct.
Chin2.
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1) Some apps required root access. If you don't need them, you don't have to get rooted. All custom roms have root.
2) Kernel goes with Rom very often. If your phone works fine, you can change kernel only for experimentation.
3) You can always return stock Rom with no harm to warranty))
Early I feared to install custom roms, but then I studied this theme and understood
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Thanks
Thanks ServeTT & aceian,
I dont have Thanks left with me but I would like to thank you for your answers they were helpful in understanding the concept.
Really Thanks,
Chin2. :victory:
chin2h said:
Thanks ServeTT & aceian,
I dont have Thanks left with me but I would like to thank you for your answers they were helpful in understanding the concept.
Really Thanks,
Chin2. :victory:
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You are welcome))
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Hey,
So I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 to ICS 4.0.4 before 1-2 months. The new graphics and extra features looked really great at first, but 2 hours after using it on normal applications (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.) It froze and did nothing, like literally just freezes at the screen it lagged on. This has been happening continuously for the past 2 months and I'm really sick of it, I upgraded my phone and my dad's one (both SGS2I9100) using Samsung Kies, ever since that, it just keeps freezing like 4 times a day and I have to take off my battery and re-put it so it can reset since nothing will do this.. The old the firmware I had was the really amazingly going well and never lagged even once (I can't remember which firmware though). I'm a total noob, I didn't and don't have my phone rooted or some stuff like that, expect downloading APKs off the internet lol.
I really want someone to help me in this, I know there must be a solution since I don't think I'm the only one who has been annoyed by this, specially when it happens on a daily routine. I searched over the forums and found nothing. I know there must be something talking about the issue but I'm too nooby to understand the article titles which might be a solution of my problem.
Please help me in my problem it really bothers me and xda is my last hope...
Thank you all.
Note: please use simple terms because I really won't understand, and if you do, please teach me them lol.
Well, first of all your up for some reading.
While you go from thread to thread you'll run into the world of ROMs and flashing.
The first thing you have to know is that your device comes with 4 things:
1) Hardware (dah)
2) Kernel (link between Hardware & OS)
3) ROM (OS)
4) Modem (Baseband for your country / Region)
You are actually on 4.0.4, It's Kernel is known to suffer the brick bug issue.
Flashing is used to get the best from your device, in relation to your personal user experience. You got plenty of options like Stock Roms and Custom Roms, as well as Stock Kernels and custom kernels.
When flashing stock roms you get the chance to get rid of your carrier stuff (bloatware and animation boot) by getting an unbranded ROM (samsung official stock rom), you can either go down to previous versions (Gingerbread, ICS 4.0.3) or even go up (Jelly bean leaked ROM). Carrier branded or not, it's just a matter of choice.
When flashing custom roms you get a whole lot of roms to choose from. The most common are CyanogenMod (CM), RR (revolution remix), Omega and etcetera. These roms take the best of the stock roms and leave the worst, so you'll get a more personalized experience.
When Flashing custom kernels your trying to get the best performance for your ROM, this means you can use a stock ROM with a custom kernel.
Modems are basebands that let your carrier network function in your region / country, so if you flash a modem, your network might not work, so you'll have to flash another modem and so on.
Check all that out and if you decide to go on flashing, we are here to help you on the easiest / safest way to do it.
rembember to read and re-read all first.
you did notice this is now your official post right?
Okay I kinda get it, can you kindly please send me links that will help my problem? I'd rather downgrade with Stock ROM than a costum one.
Another thing, will it affect anything that has to do with my Carier? and does my phone have to be rooted in order this to work? If so how can I?
Many thanks.
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try sammobile.com
they have plenty of stock roms.
I'd personally advice you to get 4.0.3 stock ROM. What's you carrier? I could look it up for you while you learn about flashing/downgrade.
That's what I was thinking of too, and it's Orange IL (Israel)
I need you you to tell me how do it too please
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The best option for you is to get Mobile Odin Pro, got 5 bucks to spare in google play?
After installing that, what should I do?
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OmarDaoudi said:
After installing that, what should I do?
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here, download the official ROM of your choice (you can type ctrl + f and search orange):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Remember, 4.0.3 is the best option for you.
OmarDaoudi said:
After installing that, what should I do?
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You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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I'm goin' clubbin in a couple of hours, he'll have to
gastonw said:
I'm goin' clubbin in a couple of hours, he'll have to
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Priorities man Wouldn't you rather be on xda instead of dancing in a club?^^
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Donnie Sins said:
You really should start reading. The people who posted above didn't get all the knowledge by inventing it by themselves, but through searching, reading and trying to follow rhe guides. Search for the threads that are made for people like you who are quite new to this
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There are 2 types of people: those who do not like to read and the rest who like. Then those who like may not understand. Now, those who do not read and those who read but don't understand actually contribute 99% of the posts in every forums you visit.
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xdanoober said:
There are 2 types of people: those who do not like to read and the rest who like. Then those who like may not understand. Now, those who do not read and those who read but don't understand actually contribute 99% of the posts in every forums you visit.
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When the guy doesn't read it was a good advice to start doing it, because it's not really allowed to ask everything that is allready asked so many times.
When he actually does read, but doesn't understand (which I don't think because he's asking basic question about steps he must take) then it's maybe better to rethink if he's really going to flash something because he doesn't know what he's doing
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Okay, so I did some reading and figured out that I needed to root my phone, I'm on this thread which was recommended by many people http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 . Am I doing it the right thing? since I want to downgrade to stock 4.0.3?
Second question, I downloaded the CWM zip and extractred the CWM file on SDCARD, it says reboot to recovery, how can I do that?
OmarDaoudi said:
Okay, so I did some reading and figured out that I needed to root my phone, I'm on this thread which was recommended by many people http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 . Am I doing it the right thing? since I want to downgrade to stock 4.0.3?
Second question, I downloaded the CWM zip and extractred the CWM file on SDCARD, it says reboot to recovery, how can I do that?
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Why don't you just flash a stock rom through Odin? No offence but I'm serious, the lack of knowledge you show here by asking about Recovery to me seems to be a sign you shouldn't root it at all, and learn a whole lot more about flashing and more if you want to.
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Donnie Sins said:
Why don't you just flash a stock rom through Odin? No offence but I'm serious, the lack of knowledge you show here by asking about Recovery to me seems to be a sign you shouldn't root it at all, and learn a whole lot more about flashing and more if you want to.
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I managed to root my phone, I have SuperSU,CWM now on my phone, sorry for the stupid questions did more readings, my goal now is to downgrade to stock 4.0.3, how can I do that?
OmarDaoudi said:
I managed to root my phone, I have SuperSU,CWM now on my phone, sorry for the stupid questions did more readings, my goal now is to downgrade to stock 4.0.3, how can I do that?
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These all aren't stupid questions, because everybody had to go through them the first time. It's just that all the questions have allready been answered here on xda, so that's why you've been told to search and read for yourself.
Here's an article that can be helpfull:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
If you don't fully understand it, please look into the guides in the S2 section.
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Thanks all for your help! I managed to successfully downgrade my SGS2 from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3 after your guys helps, I should have read in the first place which I did after you guys gave me the headlines of what to do!
Now I think I'm and advanced noobie.
Thanks a lot again! :laugh:
Hello
So i just wanted to make a small and clear thread where newbies like me can come and check the most common answers.
Okay so my questions are -
I am Running 2.3.6 Gingerbread Stock on my i777
I bought this phone second hand so i dont know about the past of this phone.Also i bought this phone is US and then came to India.
My Phone -
Stock Kernel - i777UCKK6
Stock Rom - 2.3.6 - Gingerbread
I've read that many people are having problems on galaxys2root.com and have even bricked their phone by Installing wrong kernels.
So can you please tell me which Kernel i should flash ?
And which rom should i flash ?
Also will Flashing a new rooted ROM on my phone Lock my phone with At&t ?
Search and read.
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Rushaan™ said:
I've read that many people are having problems on galaxys2root.com and have even bricked their phone by Installing wrong kernels.
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It's best to stay away from that site entirely. The site developer has multiple similar sites for many different phones, and apparently does it for the money, and is not really very good at helping people. Also, while he is a developer, his products sometimes, as you mentioned, cause severe problems.
So can you please tell me which Kernel i should flash ?
And which rom should i flash ?
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It's best to make your own choice. The best roms are available on these xda forums. If you don't like the first one you try, you can always switch.
Also will Flashing a new rooted ROM on my phone Lock my phone with At&t ?
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Some of the JellyBean based roms will. SHOstock3 will. Most of the others won't. If that happens, you can unlock it again for free with GalaxSim Unlock, as long as you download it from the developers thread and not purchase it on the market.
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It's best to stay away from that site entirely. The site developer has multiple similar sites for many different phones, and apparently does it for the money, and is not really very good at helping people. Also, while he is a developer, his products sometimes, as you mentioned, cause severe problems.
It's best to make your own choice. The best roms are available on these xda forums. If you don't like the first one you try, you can always switch.
Some of the JellyBean based roms will. SHOstock3 will. Most of the others won't. If that happens, you can unlock it again for free with GalaxSim Unlock, as long as you download it from the developers thread and not purchase it on the market.
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Thanks a lot creepyncrawl
I havent seen a better HQ member than you
I used your One click root software to root my phone.
Just wondering
Did it install CWM on my phone ?
Where can i get to Install CWM ?
Seems like i am having the old Default Android Recovery
Rushaan™ said:
Where can i get to Install CWM ?
Seems like i am having the old Default Android Recovery
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Search and read the dang stickies.
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Rushaan™ said:
Where can i get to Install CWM ?
Seems like i am having the old Default Android Recovery
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If you aren't willing to search and read thoroughly you can't expect support here. If we're willing to go out of our way to help and explain things we sure as heck expect you to do the same for your own questions before posting.
Rushaan™ said:
Thanks a lot creepyncrawl
I havent seen a better HQ member than you
I used your One click root software to root my phone.
Just wondering
Did it install CWM on my phone ?
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Hey, why don't you read Creepy's stickies for once? It's got everything you need. Without reading the stickies you won't follow the tips properly even if someone spoon feed you.
Hi Creepy, thanks for the wonderful tutorials. I have an unlocked 777 and rooted with that stickies only.
On a side note, ShoStock 3 will not cause loosing the unlock status for every devices. I haven't lost my unlock status after flashing ShoStock 3.
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sajjt said:
Hey, why don't you read Creepy's stickies for once? It's got everything you need. Without reading the stickies you won't follow the tips properly even if someone spoon feed you.
Hi Creepy, thanks for the wonderful tutorials. I have an unlocked 777 and rooted with that stickies only.
On a side note, ShoStock 3 will not cause loosing the unlock status for every devices. I haven't lost my unlock status after flashing ShoStock 3.
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agreed his stickies are awesome. stickies helped me root. fyi cwm is in the kernels. i ;ile siyah 4.3.3 or ajk 1.48s
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agreed his stickies are awesome. stickies helped me root. fyi cwm is in the kernels. i ;ile siyah 4.3.3 or ajk 1.48s
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Whats the connection of CWM in my quote?
Hi all. I've a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300.
So, i can root my phone but i dont understand, when i make root my phone, some programs broken after the installation root.
I've try too many time to re-flash stock rom, custom rom to my phone but its not change.
Any idea? Where is the problem?
Post lacks information
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Post lacks information
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Thanks for you reply @JJEgan
Sorry, how can i send lacks information? By the way where is this in the menu?
Sorry for my bad English.
Go and read the sticky thread in general forum, information and guides on how to return your phone to stock.
We can't help if you don't describe what the problems are.
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Go and read the sticky thread in general forum, information and guides on how to return your phone to stock.
We can't help if you don't describe what the problems are.
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Thanks for your replay @boomboomer
I can return stock rom, it's not problem for me, just my problem when i make root my phone some program not work normally. It's a my web application, i can see my phone information, where is it, how is the battery life etc.
So, its work for me about 2 week ago but now, not work. I've setup new rom after return stock rom again and make root than my programs not work anymore again. But when i make unroot program work again fine.
My program looks like log program.
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Thanks for you reply @JJEgan
Sorry, how can i send lacks information? By the way where is this in the menu?
Sorry for my bad English.
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No information on firmware root used or problematic apps .