so i just replaced my old Xperia X10 with my new SGS3 and i wanted to flash CyanogenMod on it, because i have used it on my X10before , on the SGS3 im running 4.1.2 and i have found a rooting tutorial but i couldnt find any specific information on whether i could flash it straight from that version of android, or if i have to downgrade to ICS first to make it work, because i have read in the CM rom thread that my Wifi may not be working so im worried about that. also what do i need to do before installing it, do i need to wipe data/cache/dalvik cache like on my x10 or not? thank you in advance for your answer
[email protected] said:
so i just replaced my old Xperia X10 with my new SGS3 and i wanted to flash CyanogenMod on it, because i have used it on my X10before , on the SGS3 im running 4.1.2 and i have found a rooting tutorial but i couldnt find any specific information on whether i could flash it straight from that version of android, or if i have to downgrade to ICS first to make it work, because i have read in the CM rom thread that my Wifi may not be working so im worried about that. also what do i need to do before installing it, do i need to wipe data/cache/dalvik cache like on my x10 or not? thank you in advance for your answer
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CM10 discussion post is alive and well .
You are that worried then don't flash CM pick another less worrying rom .
Im just asking if i can install CM10 directly from rooted stock 4.1.2 or if i need to downgrade first
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Im just asking if i can install CM10 directly from rooted stock 4.1.2 or if i need to downgrade first
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Yes you can
But with a 4.1.2, you have now a new bootlpader which include a new protection. So you will have a red exclamation mark on boot.
It doesn't matter, all is fine and everything will be working, it's just related to warranty service.
Check also forum, you can downgrade bootloader to avoid exclamation mark.
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I have a rooted w/cwm recovery stock 4.04 on my galaxy s2 sph-d710 and I wanted to get the 4.1 cm10 rom on my phone, but I am not sure exactly how to go about it because what I find tells me to first install the GB based cm9 but im worried about going backwards from ics based to gb based roms, as well as potentially getting the factory reset bug. anyone know how I should go about this? thanks
djiskascribble said:
I have a rooted w/cwm recovery stock 4.04 on my galaxy s2 sph-d710 and I wanted to get the 4.1 cm10 rom on my phone, but I am not sure exactly how to go about it because what I find tells me to first install the GB based cm9 but im worried about going backwards from ics based to gb based roms, as well as potentially getting the factory reset bug. anyone know how I should go about this? thanks
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I like people who ask questions before messing around with their device but This is not the right place for you because Your are using Sprint's variant of galaxy SII from your phone details.
You can check your forum here:
forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
-You don't need to flash Cm7 (gingerbread) but you might have to first install CM9 (ICS) as base in order to have seamless experience after flashing CM10.
***PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
- Please do not wipe/factory reset your phone Since you are running stock 4.0.4 ROM on a stock kernel.
-please search for a safe custom kernel in your own section, flash the custom kernel first, before trying to factory reset our wipe your phone.
-You can also open a thread there and ask for help before proceeding to CM10.
-FAILURE to adhere to my advise might lead you to bricking your device. It's better to be safe than sorry!
Visit here for more: forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II/SPH-D710
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is the wrong area, but it felt right at first look. I have a International Galaxy S3, rooted, but still didn`t change the ROM... Since o rooted it to use some apps, I've noticed i couldn't install new updates anymore, so I started looking out for a new ROM.
I got interested in Omega ROM, like this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720628
My software is still 4.1.2, can I install a 4.2.2 version of Omega, do I need to take some step before?? Besides, is it stable, since it`s not out yet for galaxy s3?? If I install, can I go back to 4.1.2 smoothly??
I'm asking that because I had a Galaxy S1 and had to install a bootloader before changing the room version. Now I'm a little confused...
Thanks for your help
pauloeavf said:
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is the wrong area, but it felt right at first look. I have a International Galaxy S3, rooted, but still didn`t change the ROM... Since o rooted it to use some apps, I've noticed i couldn't install new updates anymore, so I started looking out for a new ROM.
I got interested in Omega ROM, like this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720628
My software is still 4.1.2, can I install a 4.2.2 version of Omega, do I need to take some step before?? Besides, is it stable, since it`s not out yet for galaxy s3?? If I install, can I go back to 4.1.2 smoothly??
I'm asking that because I had a Galaxy S1 and had to install a bootloader before changing the room version. Now I'm a little confused...
Thanks for your help
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As long as you have an I9300/T you can install any rom, just make sure you do a nandroid before and some wipes as instructed in the thread. The instructions on how to flash e.g. Omega will be in the thread for sure. In addition you have to make sure, at the moment at least, to have the right kernel (e.g. Siyah will not work with the newer 4.2.1/4.2.2 roms).
read the basics first
Hi there,
I'm sorry if this has been covered before in another thread but after searching with limited success I have been unable to find a detailed answer, perhaps I'm just a little bit dim & have missed something however.
QUESTION:
After installing CyanogenMod 11.0 [KitKat][4.4.2] by "Gava97" I have found that it is simply not for me. I would very much like to install Destro316's "Proformance" ROM [4.0.4] http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...m-4-0-4-proformance-rom-long-battery-t2547481 as it seems much more stable having been based on a stock Sony ROM.
Do I just flash the new ROM over the previous one? Do I return to a stock setup & redo the rooting process? If so, how?
Being extremely new at this android thing, I'm a little stumped as to how to proceed. All instructions seem too vague for me to confidently follow without bricking something. As I said, it may just be that I'm a missing something.
Phone was originally running [2.3.7] when I bought it, though I soon flashed to stock Sony ICS [4.0.4] Firmware version 6.1.1.B.1.100.
I unlocked my bootloader, rooted & installed Clockwordmod Recovery via this tutorial: www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=V232-3tZddE
I would be very grateful if anyone could fill me in with a step-by-step guide on removing all traces of CyanogenMod & installing this new ROM. Any suggestions for different ROM's are welcome as well, of course.
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Bootloader unlocked: Yes
Root: Yes
Clockworkmod Recovery: Yes
Kernel version: Transcendence v 1.1.6
Flashtool Version: 0.9.14.0
PC: Windows 7
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I really am sorry if I missed something in my search, I'm very new at this.
I appreciate anyone taking the time to read this & help me out.
Cheers,
Miles
OnslaughtNZ said:
Hi there,
I'm sorry if this has been covered before in another thread but after searching with limited success I have been unable to find a detailed answer, perhaps I'm just a little bit dim & have missed something however.
QUESTION:
After installing CyanogenMod 11.0 [KitKat][4.4.2] by "Gava97" I have found that it is simply not for me. I would very much like to install Destro316's "Proformance" ROM [4.0.4] http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...m-4-0-4-proformance-rom-long-battery-t2547481 as it seems much more stable having been based on a stock Sony ROM.
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Just follow the instructions on the ROM threat, this is erasing your CM 11, then install your ROM through CWM.
Good luck!
U could Just follow the instructions that included at the ROM u want, that will eras your CM 11, then install the ROM U want through CWM.
Clean Install is required
Woops
Hi everyone!
Sorry for the late update.
So I attempted to follow the instructions outlined in the new rom I was attempting to install and it did nothing. Absolutely nothing. Phone continued to boot into Cyanogenmod 11 kitkat as if nothing had happened.
Now obviously I messed something up, but I needed a properly functioning phone for work asap so I bought an Xperia Z1 Compact just to be done with it. Over the hassle.
However it's been bothering me that I still have a basically pristine Xperia U minus it's software tantrum.
So, how do I go about restoring this phone to the factory Gingerbread and removing Cyanogenmod?
Baby steps please.
OnslaughtNZ said:
Hi everyone!
Sorry for the late update.
So I attempted to follow the instructions outlined in the new rom I was attempting to install and it did nothing. Absolutely nothing. Phone continued to boot into Cyanogenmod 11 kitkat as if nothing had happened.
Now obviously I messed something up, but I needed a properly functioning phone for work asap so I bought an Xperia Z1 Compact just to be done with it. Over the hassle.
However it's been bothering me that I still have a basically pristine Xperia U minus it's software tantrum.
So, how do I go about restoring this phone to the factory Gingerbread and removing Cyanogenmod?
Baby steps please.
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I'm by no means an expert.
I follow the guidelines here to flash my Xperia Sola from ICS to a Kitkat rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/getting-startedrooting-bootloader-t2100529
I'm not entirely sure but downgrading should be similar? Fastboot (via flashtool) and flash boot.img. Then in recovery mode, flash the stock Gingerbread rom?
ok so i bought my international version galaxy s3 from ebay. it was already rooted and modified. i know cause i
cant receive updates. unless i use triangle away. obviously i still dont get updates because im on a custom rom which i have no idea what custom rom it is. rom manager doesnt tell me. rom manager says
that my custom rom isnt setup to recieve updates.
im on 4.1.2 JB. what im wanting to know is. can i flash straight to cyanogenmod 10.2 from my custom rom?
and will flashing to 10.2 keep me on 4.1.2 JB but with the cyan tweaks/mods or will it be 4.3?
also what is the best method to save my imei from any dramas. i also dont want to lose my network which ive seen people have this problem also.
is there anyway for me to find out what custom rom im using? i know that i have clockworkmod 6 installed.
im using 19300XXELLA on what i beleive is a custom kernel smp but cant be sure.
im sure this post has not made much sense but hope you can undersyand what km asking
i also looked at the sticky threads. they gave answers but i felt they werent the answers i needed specifically for me. except the imei question
First you can know your custom ROM most probably from about device info...
Second you can flash cm 10.2 or cm11 without any hassles with imei but if you want any Samsung based custom rom you should flash a newer modem... Search for them there are flashable zips available...
Before doing this,backup your efs by one of many apps on play store like ktool or samsung tool..
Cm10.2 means it is 4.3 android and cm11 will be 4.4.2..
And don't expect features of samsung firmware in those roms.. I mean better camera, swipe for screen shot and other features.. They are exclusive for samsung based roms...
For cm11 you must update your recovery to latest search for it flash then via Odin
Or cwm flashable zips are also available...
Sent from my GT-I9300
Hi to all...
i have the samsung galaxy s2 (GT-I9100) i9100XXMS3
it's upgraded (not by me) to android kitkat 4.4.4 CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod version 11-20140804-snapshot-M9-i9100
Kernel version 3.0.64-CM-g89e6992 build03
i have some problems (programs incompatibilities ect...)
and i want to know how i can downgrade my phone to any stable rom android 4.2.x
or any other custom or stock rom.
after all, i need to rooting the device to be more flexible
can anyone give me some help ??? rookie here...
thanks in advance
The device is already rooted, you just need to download any custom ROM you want, reboot to recovery, and flash your desired ROM from there.
Nightshadow931 said:
The device is already rooted, you just need to download any custom ROM you want, reboot to recovery, and flash your desired ROM from there.
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first of all thanks for your answer.
If I understand properly
therefore, I'll have not any problem because of 4.4.4
that is correct ?
Yes, that is correct. The device is already rooted, with custom recovery, which means you can just reboot to recovery, wipe everything, and flash any desired ROM you want.
@@[email protected]........No disrespect intended, but this is "flashing 101" basics stuff........
The fact that you are asking it, tells me that you don't have the experience needed to do this comfortably.....
That's not a problem though.....we all start from the bottom, and learn as we go.....
But that being the case, i'd advise that you don't do anything to your phone until you've read, learnt and completely understood the processes behind the flashing procedure. It's best to understand what you are doing beforehand, rather than trying to figure out what went wrong afterwards.......
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Down grade
hi every one please i want to downgrade my phone samsung galaxy s2 from jelly bean to gingerbread and i need a link to download the firmware