Phone model: Galaxy SII - I9100
PDA : I9100XXMS1
Phone : I9100XXLS8
CSC : I9100OXAMS1
Hi, I recently updated to jelly bean. Rooted with siyah kernal 3.0.31, currecntly using stock ROM. I want to try new ROMs. There are to many to choose from. Please suggest me a ROM with good features and good performance. I been hearing that GALAXY S II is vulnerable to hard brick. So I am worried and hesitant to try ROMs. Please help me with it. Thanks in Advance.
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Stop posting "What is a good ROM for me to try?"
Read the rules!
For your question, I don't know, I have stock ROM and I have my reasons for not changing, it has nothing to do with hard/soft brick. So just go through different posts and find a ROM that you would like. Follow the instructions and you will get there as long as you do it properly. You either do it or you don't, simple as.
I am completely not responsible if your phone bricks, sticks, flicks or explodes.
What do you want from a rom? Wich mods?
The only answer is to go in the rom's topic and see the features, mods ecc. Choose one that you like, and flash it. And if you don't like it, try another
I tried a lot of rom, now i'm on rootbox rom and i love it
Just try
Thanks for the reply. I am gud to try different roms. I wanted to try cynacogenmod rom. I read there is a chance of hardbrick wen done with stock rom. So little hesitant to tey. Anyway thanks again. I will check and try new roms.
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sunny9347 said:
Thanks for the reply. I am gud to try different roms. I wanted to try cynacogenmod rom. I read there is a chance of hardbrick wen done with stock rom. So little hesitant to tey. Anyway thanks again. I will check and try new roms.
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Nah man, no brick risks as long as you're not on 4.0.4 kernel.
Ohh cool den.. Thank u..
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Ohh cool den.. Thank u..
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Make sure you read the instructions carefully tho.
Related
I'm currently using Lite'ning ROM and since the developer went MIA I'm thinking of changing to another ROM. I tried ToxicROM but dislike it due to various reasons...
One of the reasons why I wanna change is because my SGS2 often hang / restart / lag kinda problems which seriously annoys me..
Try one of the needs new stock roms.
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Try one of the needs new stock roms.
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Huh? Sorry but I don't get you..
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Huh? Sorry but I don't get you..
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Try = Install one of the latest/newest STOCK Samsung ROMs like KL1
That was the advice given .
Read the rom descriptions in the custom roms sections and decide what you want is another choice ,
jje
JJEgan said:
Try = Install one of the latest/newest STOCK Samsung ROMs like KL1
That was the advice given .
Read the rom descriptions in the custom roms sections and decide what you want is another choice ,
jje
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I'm not a big fan of the stock ROM.
Go for CriskeloRom or CheckRom RevoHD. In my opinio, they are one of the best ROMs.
Hope this helps
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Build your own ROM! And ask for donations.
Check rom hd goody goody
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I'm using CheckROM v4 with siyah kernel v 2.4.2.. My phone is very smooth, with good battery life and stability... I use this kernel only for bln, because the phone is good even with default settings..you can also try speedmod...
Hope this helps!
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Hi everyone I am new to this all just wanting to know can you run a custom kernel on a stock tomorrow.
If so what are the advantages etc also which would you recommend .
I have rooted phone and installed recovery I am currently running stock ics 4.03.
Any help would be great thanks
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jharn06 said:
Hi everyone I am new to this all just wanting to know can you run a custom kernel on a stock tomorrow.
If so what are the advantages etc also which would you recommend .
I have rooted phone and installed recovery I am currently running stock ics 4.03.
Any help would be great thanks
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u can if the kernel is compatible enough with ur stock ICS 4.0.3
How can I tell mate any suggestions
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u can if the kernel is compatible enough with ur stock ICS 4.0.3
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How can I tell mate any suggestions
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Read the first page of the thread for the kernel you want to try. That will tell you which roms it's compatible with.
No suggestions. Reasons being you use your phone differently to everyone else, have it set up differently & no two phones come out of the factory the same. So you won't have exactly the same experience as me with a given rom or kernel. Also, many people who are users of a particular rom or kernel end up being total fanboys, rendering their opinion on same biased/meaningless.
So...Try out a bunch of roms/kernels until you find one you like. With CWM, it's so easy to backup/restore & flash roms/kernels there's no excuse for you not trying a bunch out for yourself.
Thanks man
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I have my sgs t595 vibrant t-mobile
My firmware was eclair 2.1
How to update to higher firmware??
And what is the most compatible or most user use firmware??
I dont own computer, so I need guide how to update using this phone.
Asking because noob here.
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mrdoods said:
I have my sgs t595 vibrant t-mobile
My firmware was eclair 2.1
How to update to higher firmware??
And what is the most compatible or most user use firmware??
I dont own computer, so I need guide how to update using this phone.
Asking because noob here.
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Hey ^^ I'm guessing from your post that your phone has not been rooted yet, correct?
If that is the case, you will first want to root your device using this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 (I think its easiest)
Or you can follow the directions in this nifty thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Once you're rooted...I would suggest following the directions in the thread I posted above. Go DL titanium backup, backup all your apps. Download Rom manager and make sure you have a CWM installed. Then browse through our rom section and get yourself on Froyo to start. We have some awesome development for Froyo at the moment, and I would suggest you go with one by fishman0919 such as: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769424
Be sure to read the "Noob Guide" that I posted thoroughly and come back and ask if you don't understand something.
Good luck!
I'm guessing we don't want to start down the Kies road. Just in case no one else warns you, don't touch Kies. I hard bricked my phone a few months ago using Kies after having used Odin umpteen times. Luckily Sammy was nice enough to replace my PCB for no cost. They probably won't be doing that for much longer, though. Stay safe and follow the steps in Xenoism's post.
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I'm guessing we don't want to start down the Kies road. Just in case no one else warns you, don't touch Kies. I hard bricked my phone a few months ago using Kies after having used Odin umpteen times. Luckily Sammy was nice enough to replace my PCB for no cost. They probably won't be doing that for much longer, though. Stay safe and follow the steps in Xenoism's post.
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Yes, as mentioned here. Don't go anywhere near Kies. Your phone will die.
And a dead phone is no kinds of fun, I assure you.
mrdoods said:
I have my sgs t595 vibrant t-mobile
My firmware was eclair 2.1
How to update to higher firmware??
And what is the most compatible or most user use firmware??
I dont own computer, so I need guide how to update using this phone.
Asking because noob here.
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Like they all said, NEVER USE KIES. IT WILL KILL YOUR PHONE. AND IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY. SO HARD.
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I used kies and my phone has the new jellybean...
Just kidding. It got STDs
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xriderx66 said:
I used kies and my phone has the new jellybean...
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Only JB eh? My vibrant is already packing key lime pie thanks to my kies update.
No. But seriously. Stay the hell away from Kies.
You have my thanks burton
you for reply..
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mrdoods said:
You have my thanks burton
you for reply..
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No problem man, that's why we're here ^^
Good luck on the update, come back and ask any questions if you find yourself unsure of something.
Better safe than sorry
I already flash to stock froyo of fishman.. thank you
I have a question. Can I update to gingerbread or ice cream sandwich??
Or Just the vibrant is only for froyo??
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You can absolutely run GB or ICS or Jelly Bean!
drool on my chin from a mouth full of jellybeans....
mrdoods said:
I already flash to stock froyo of fishman.. thank you
I have a question. Can I update to gingerbread or ice cream sandwich??
Or Just the vibrant is only for froyo??
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You can definitely run ICS or GB.
I personally suggest ICS since many GB roms are buggy and are no longer being supported.
If you want to jump up to ICS you will have to first flash this rom to your phone: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/jenkins/5269/cm-7-20120729-NIGHTLY-vibrantmtd.zip
Once you have this flashed, you can flash whichever ICS rom you want.
Remember when flashing any rom to do a full wipe. This is:
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
and then flash your rom
Good luck!
Xenoism said:
You can definitely run ICS or GB.
I personally suggest ICS since many GB roms are buggy and are no longer being supported.
If you want to jump up to ICS you will have to first flash this rom to your phone: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/jenkins/5269/cm-7-20120729-NIGHTLY-vibrantmtd.zip
Once you have this flashed, you can flash whichever ICS rom you want.
Remember when flashing any rom to do a full wipe. This is:
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
and then flash your rom
Good luck!
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Some people have no problems going to ICS from stock, like me, but follow xeno's instructions just in case.
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Ah, I'm sorry OP...I should have pointed you towards Wood's awesome thread! Doh!
Here here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464423
Give him some props!
Thanks for the nod Xeno.
One thing for the OP to remember. Some GB ROMs require Gingerbread Bootloaders, as do *some* ICS ROMs. You will need to check the OPs of those ROMs that you are going to want to flash to see. If you cannot connect to a computer or as your OP states you don't own a computer, you will NOT be able to flash Gingerbread Bootloaders to your phone.
They are not CMW flashable and just flashing a CM7 ROM does NOT give you GB bl's. Only in Odin can you flash GB bl's. Just something to take into consideration.
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Thanks for the nod Xeno.
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No problem. Credit where credit is deserved bro ^^
But even more so, your thread is far more helpful to the OP than the instructions that I've given...and I'd
certainly like him to start off on the right foot. ^^
Xenoism said:
Ah, I'm sorry OP...I should have pointed you towards Wood's awesome thread! Doh!
Here here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464423
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@mrdoods
+1 ... another bump for the Woodman's thread but with the following suggestion: read the ENTIRE thread. You'll find it incredibly comprehensive covering a huge range of very relevant topics and reference links. Very highly recommended. :thumbup:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---
JakeLee28 said:
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped
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ICS.
hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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This is the easy, wrong way. Search for yourself, all the info is allready out here on xda.
Edit: you should know this as you're here on xda for a long time.
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--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---
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Exactly
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hXc71 said:
ICS.
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
Ok.
Thx
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
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You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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TheATHEiST said:
Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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xDa_nightfury said:
You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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Dnt be in hurry... I learnt like do one step read forums... Read more...
Just get rooted follow my steps.... I will tell u
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hXc71 said:
I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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But still you could've searched first instead of opening a new thread... Especially because you know the rules of xda since you're a somewhat experienced user.
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Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that...
P.S I got my phone from dubai..
But I live in India...
Thanks.
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rajataghi said:
Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
>> NO
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that..
>>> Sammobile.com
jje
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1 more question please...
Can is flash the stock firmware downloaded from Sammobile.Com directly from clockwork mod?
And does it matter if I download firmware of another country??
(sorry but I'm a noob)...
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rajataghi said:
Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that...
P.S I got my phone from dubai..
But I live in India...
Thanks.
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Give a try to the temporary unroot option in the superuser app...
Not guaranteed to work...
Download stock rom through sammobile.com and flash through odin only...
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rajataghi said:
1 more question please...
Can is flash the stock firmware downloaded from Sammobile.Com directly from clockwork mod?
And does it matter if I download firmware of another country??
(sorry but I'm a noob)...
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If you already have CWM recovery why not use CWM to flash a custom 4.1.2 rom thats based on Stock firmware (like Android Revolution HD)?
Thats just as easy, has more support, rooted and you'll have future updates faster as well.
I already downloaded omega v34 but didn't flash it because people have lot of issues with it.. Lag, random reboot etc. Stock rom will be more stable I guess..
I haven't tried revolution though...
I'll try it now..
Any other rom you recommend?
Thanks!
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Download official poland rom flash it using odin
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rajataghi said:
I already downloaded omega v34 but didn't flash it because people have lot of issues with it.. Lag, random reboot etc. Stock rom will be more stable I guess..
I haven't tried revolution though...
I'll try it now..
Any other rom you recommend?
Thanks!
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Try Omega for urself and see how it works...
No dev wud hav released ROM with so many bugs...
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I had the same experience, Omega had loads of launcher redraws and sudden lag. No such experience on ARHD with Perseus kernel. That kernel now even has the exynos exploit fixed.
Nope, all other roms i've tried i never used more then a few hours.
Can you give me a link to the ARHD page?
Thanks!
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Hmm.. Do I lose root if I flash it?
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rajataghi said:
Hmm.. Do I lose root if I flash it?
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Yup, root again!!!
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Yeah, everytime you flash the stock image, you'll have to root the phone again... but so what?? I have my mobile sine 8 weeks and i think i flashed it 10times now, and lots of custom-rom installations, configuring the phone etc....
It's not a hard work, you just have to read carefully BEFORE you start rooting, modding or whatever. This forum is awesome and till now i really found an answer to my questions everytime without bothering the ither guys with a question that is already answered a thousand times just have to use the search... so, good luck and have fun with your rooted mobile. By the way, i recommend the Omega-ROM for galaxy S2 and S3, the guys are.doing a great job with their ROMs. If you own a S3 LTE (i9305) i recommend the Pandoriam ROM, works best for me
Best regards
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Haha.. Thanks buddy.
Btw, I am not new to rooting, I have flashed at least 15 rom's on my old phone(galaxy ace)
But I was not a member of XDA then.. I just used to read....
But since s3 is much more expensive I wanted to be absolutely clear about the smallest of things...
Because with great power comes great responsibility.
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rajataghi said:
Haha.. Thanks buddy.
Btw, I am not new to rooting, I have flashed at least 15 rom's on my old phone(galaxy ace)
But I was not a member of XDA then.. I just used to read....
But since s3 is much more expensive I wanted to be absolutely clear about the smallest of things...
Because with great power comes great responsibility.
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Yeah u r write buddy!!!
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