Hello, first off i have read through loads of pages, been trying to figure things out for days, but the vast amount of info gets a little confusing, and just looking for a little more help, I have s2 i9100P XXLPH, running stock ics 4.0.3, i couldn't find a cf anywhere for it as the one i tried didn't work, it just stayed at the start up screen, so i downloaded the stock and flashed through Odin to bring it back to normal. I then managed to root it using ExynosAbuse, i then installed busybox. (not sure if i got it from google market or on this site) anyway I want to start trying a few roms but want to know the best way to go about this for my phone, Can i just download a SiyahKernel if so, should i download the latest SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta4, also does this Kernel install cwm for me or do i need to download that and install it separately as i will need to make a nandroid backup. Sorry i know all this info is probably on the site but as i said it just gets confusing with reading so much stuff, i'm not new to custom roms as i put custom roms on my San Francisco and Huawei Ascend G300. Just need a little kick in the right direction
hi, i tried reviewing a bit about your device. i am using SGS 2 I9100.
http://www.droidevelopers.com/f364/11689-galaxy-s2-variants-i9100-i9100g-i9100p-i9100t-i9100m.html
you can click that link atleast to check the difference.... have you tried the DORIMANX kernel for ICS support.... have you read about the brick bug of SGS2, better to be safe than sorry man. atleast try to find the eMMC check apk and install it to your phone before flashing a kernel. though kernels for S2 now have the eMMC_cap_erase=0. atleast try to check if you have the super brick bug on your current rom. mine just had one before you know.... it was resurrected by JTAGG deadboot option.
http://dorimanx.shine.sk/ - here is the list of the kernels of dorimanx... find the one that has ICS support....
then if the kernel worked. flash the rom you want...
note: if you chose to flash the CM10.1, dont forget to download the dorimanx kernel 9.xx, after flashing the rom JB base, flash a JB kernel.
Re: Whats my next step
feckineejit said:
Can i just download a SiyahKernel if so, should i download the latest SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta4, also does this Kernel install cwm for me or do i need to download that and install it separately as i will need to make a nandroid backup.
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U can flash siyah v5.0.1, and CWM recovery will be installed too. Or u can flash Dorimanx as it also comes with CWM. It doesn't matter which, because after flashing a custom ROM, the kernel and recovery is replaced by those included in that custom ROM.
U can make a nandroid backup after flashing siyah or dori, and before flashing a custom ROM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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And please note that only stock 4.0.4 firmwares with stock kernel are prone to the eMMC Brickbug. I u do have 4.0.4, you can flash a custom kernel like Siyah, and ur safe.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Re: Whats my next step
You can flash any I9100 ROM/kernel, you might lose NFC capability by doing it.
You've got a lot of Custom ROMs Threads in the Original Android Development Forum. You can check other users perceptions on the ROM in cuestion.
Check out the nuke scripts threads, those scripts may come in handy for clean flash as it wipes previous Custom ROMs leftovers.
It's always good to have Mobile Odin installed, enables you to flash stock ROMs very easily and in a safe manner.
You can get confused if you read a bunch of thread about a bunch of subjects.
I suggest you go from specifics topics to specifics issues related to that subject.
Q&A is a great place to learn about any issue you can get.
Sent from the little guy
Thanks guys got siyah v5.0.1installed now, bought a usb jig and removed the triangle after installing the old bootloader, done a nandroid backup, still on stock rom, will have to have a look around on the roms page and try pick a good one to try out
Re: Whats my next step
feckineejit said:
Thanks guys got siyah v5.0.1installed now, bought a usb jig and removed the triangle after installing the old bootloader, done a nandroid backup, still on stock rom, will have to have a look around on the roms page and try pick a good one to try out
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Ur always welcome! :thumbup:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post. Happy flashing!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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hello. I'm on stock 4.1.2 (XXLS8), and have root (got it with that method of flashing update.zip through stock recovery). now I'd like to get ParanoidAndroid. afaik, I have to have CWM to install it. so, is it possible to flash siyah kernel (it includes CWM, right?) through mobile odin, and then flash Paranoid? I don't really care about which kernel I have, so maybe there are also easier/better ways to achieve what I want? thanks.
Juranec said:
hello. I'm on stock 4.1.2 (XXLS8), and have root (got it with that method of flashing update.zip through stock recovery). now I'd like to get ParanoidAndroid. afaik, I have to have CWM to install it. so, is it possible to flash siyah kernel (it includes CWM, right?) through mobile odin, and then flash Paranoid? I don't really care about which kernel I have, so maybe there are also easier/better ways to achieve what I want? thanks.
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Yes, it is possible. And after flashing PA, u will end up with the kernel in PA Rom, and not the siyah u flashed.
U can also use temporary CWM zips (available on xda) to flash PA. Then u can skip the step of flashing Siyah kernel.
Backing up ur current rom is also a good practice, in case u end up with problems after flashing...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
thx for answer, seems clear now now I'm curious, which recovery I'd have after installing PA... CWM from siyah would be kept?
Juranec said:
thx for answer, seems clear now now I'm curious, which recovery I'd have after installing PA... CWM from siyah would be kept?
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Ur welcome.
Recoveries are linked to kernels. So u would get whatever recovery comes bundled with the kernel of PA rom (u can find it out from the PA thread). :thumbup:
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hallo,
i can not manage to flash rom.
followed intructions in this video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1499331
now i have root/superuser
then i installed clockworkmod rom manager
selected i9100 in list.
copied the avatarmod to root of my sdcard
reboot into recoverymodus
wiped factory/cache
then...searched for the rom on sdcard....NOTHING.
reboot, now my phone is fresh, clockwork not there anymore.......
PLZ HELP
im even to stupid to follow tutorials OMG (((((((((((
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
revnu said:
reboot, now my phone is fresh, clockwork not there anymore.......
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As quoted from the thread u followed:
"If all you need is a rooted Galaxy S2 (without ClockworkMod Recovery), you can use this method"
So there will be no CWM recovery...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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revnu said:
now i have root/superuser
then i installed clockworkmod rom manager
selected i9100 in list.
copied the avatarmod to root of my sdcard
reboot into recoverymodus
wiped factory/cache
then...searched for the rom on sdcard....NOTHING.
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Did u flash CWM recovery from ROM Manager? If not, u still have stock recovery!
Stock recovery can only flash zips on the external sd card, not internal sd.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I would advise against using ROM Manager to flash CWM as many people have reported problems using it..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
As quoted from the thread u followed:
"If all you need is a rooted Galaxy S2 (without ClockworkMod Recovery), you can use this method"
So there will be no CWM recovery...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Did u flash CWM recovery from ROM Manager? If not, u still have stock recovery!
Stock recovery can only flash zips on the external sd card, not internal sd.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I would advise against using ROM Manager to flash CWM as many people have reported problems using it..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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THX 4 help.....
ok it looks like I at least didnt damage anything.
So, now im rooted like this method........but I heared about this problems with CWM too. So I try to read more and make it with ODIN
Can you perhaps point me on a good tut 4 for flashing with Odin if root is already there ?
There are so many tutorials and I find it kind of confusing which to follow.
best regards
EDIT: I did do something from CWM......it asked me for my model and I chose I9100. But in the list it was also Galaxy S2, so I was unsure. Then it did something. Did he perhaps flash the wrong revocerymanager and get me problems then going on now flashing with Odin ?
then I booted in the recovery I had the stock-options only
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
I have PMed you. Check your inbox.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
can anyone point me to a idiot-proof tutorial to make my S2 i9100 able to install costum ROMs via CWM ??
I have the Androidversion 2.3.3
revnu said:
can anyone point me to a idiot-proof tutorial to make my S2 i9100 able to install costum ROMs via CWM ??
I have the Androidversion 2.3.3
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This is if your model if is GT I9100 (not GT I9100g)
Upgrade with pc odin to a newer original samsung firmware (ics or jb) from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
don't prefer ics 4.0.4 because is a brick bug in that version go for ics 4.0.3 or jb
and after look here how to root and install cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
vagsvag said:
This is if your model if is GT I9100 (not GT I9100g)
Upgrade with pc odin to a newer original samsung firmware (ics or jb) from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
don't prefer ics 4.0.4 because is a brick bug in that version go for ics 4.0.3 or jb
and after look here how to root and install cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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He can just flash siyahs2-v.2.6.14 straight with odin from GB, to get rooted and cwm.
theunderling said:
Hey man, he only needs to do that stuff if hes got a broken usb etc.
He can just flash siyahs2-v.2.6.14 straight with odin from GB.
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Counter counts 1
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
vagsvag said:
Counter counts 1
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True.......but a usb jig has been invented.......everyone should have one.
theunderling said:
True.......but a usb jig has been invented.......everyone should have one.
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HI
my counter is on 3 now....is this a problem, as I dont have warranty any more anyway ?
greetz
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
No, its not a problem, even if you did have warranty.The binary counter and yellow triangle show samsung that something had been flashed to phone, so they can refuse your warranty.
But before you would send it back for warranty, you would remove the signs of flashing.If you cant (like mb bricked); then samsung cant see what you have done.
Anyway, if you were on ICS, you can use triangle away app, and use a jig for GB.And flashing by recovery doesnt add the binary counter, that is why the other chap is recommending that.
You dont need to worry now, but the jig is also handy for booting phone into download mode.....like if your home button is faulty.
theunderling said:
No, its not a problem, even if you did have warranty.The binary counter and yellow triangle show samsung that something had been flashed to phone, so they can refuse your warranty.
But before you would send it back for warranty, you would remove the signs of flashing.If you cant (like mb bricked); then samsung cant see what you have done.
Anyway, if you were on ICS, you can use triangle away app, and use a jig for GB.And flashing by recovery doesnt add the binary counter, that is why the other chap is recommending that.
You dont need to worry now, but the jig is also handy for booting phone into download mode.....like if your home button is faulty.
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OK thx,
I'm going to flash a german Stock ROM (I9100XWLQ2) now. And after that I study this thread to flash Philz-cwm6 kernel. From there it should be easy to try customROMs like I want.
Thx for the tip with siyah but I think i go this way, because if i manage this I can help a friend to do this too, and he has a newer ROM
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
You can use the method you think whats best for you.
But you should be aware of this;
1.before you do anything make sure you have Odin/drivers installed on your pc in case you need it fast.
2.when you get cwm, do a nand backup and make efs backup.
3.read some guides and have a quick look through the titles in this forum and youll see what goes wrong when you start flashing etc.....LOL
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
revnu said:
my counter is on 3 now
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I chose to update to ICS first, then root and CWM after that...
So, even after a number of flashes of custom roms and kernels, my counter still rests at 0.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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revnu said:
OK thx,
I'm going to flash a german Stock ROM (I9100XWLQ2) now. And after that I study this thread to flash Philz-cwm6 kernel. From there it should be easy to try customROMs like I want.
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Good to see ur finally getting the hang of it all! :thumbup:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post, if u successfully flash a custom ROM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hallo,
my Problem is SOLVED !!
What I did:
first flashed german STOCK ROM v4.0.4 via Odin.
Then I used the signed kernel with CWM6 integrated from Philz.....used the stock recovery mode.
Then I flashed the AVATAR-Rom from CWM
HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY !!!
sry 4 any stress I made.
@mods:
my treads can be deleted if you dont see any worth for others with same problems. I think so, and apoligize
best regards
revnu
My Phone Stock Info
Samsung Galaxy S2
Model : GT-I9100
Android 2.3.3
Baseband : I9100DDKE2
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE8
Build : GingerBread.XWKE8
Note: Kernel changed after rooting.
I started my journey on the custom rom and custom kernel after two year i just wanted to share my journey and need your help where i am feeling a bit confused.
1~3 April 2013
Was on Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3
Rooted it using Proper Insecure Kernel via ODIN 1.83 + S2Root.exe
Flashed ClockWorkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4 via ODIN 1.83
Took backup of rooted rom using CWM 4.0.1.4
Took backup of everything using TitaniumBackup Pro to externalSD
Currently : On a happly rooted Gingerbred 2.3.3 Stock + CWM 4.0.1.4 :good:
I have downloaded several ICS and Jellybean Roms specifically made for the S2 and i would like to esp try the JB Custom Roms.
I have also downloaded stock roms for GT-I9100
ICS 4.0.4 Stock GT-I9100 [For India]
JB 4.1.2 Stock GT-I9100 [For Nordic Country as the one for India is not there]
Queries
Scenario 1 : Update Gingerbread Rooted To JellyBean Custom Rom [4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2]
My query is can i directly flash the ICS / JB Custom Roms to my rooted [Gingerbread 2.3.3 Stock + CWM Recovery 4.0.1.4.]
using CWM Recovery
Query for Flashing Procedure for the the JB Custom Rom
[Very Important and i am super confused and stuck here]
Will it flash the respective JB Custom Rom [be it 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2]
OR
Do i need to first install Stock JB Firmware/ROM for GT-I9100, Root It , Install CWM and then Flash the JB Custom Rom.
Query for the Flashed JB Custom Rom
Will the flashed JB Custom ROM have the root
Will the flashed JB Custom ROM have the CWM Recovery
Do all Custom Roms have its own kernel
Do all Custom roms also have CWM Recovery or will flashing a new Custom Rom install a new updated CWM Recovery or i will have the same CWM 4.0.1.4 no new CWM Recovery will be there.
Can i restore my GB backup TitaniumBackup Recoverydata to the new flashed JB Custom Rom
Scenario 2 : Downgrade from Jellybean 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Custom Rom To Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3
Is this possible ?
Note
I already mentioned that i have taken ClockWorkMod Recovery Backup of my rooted Gingerbread 2.3.3 can i directly use that to restore the Gingerbread backup while i am on a JB Custom Firmware. I can restore the rest of the data using my backed up data in Titanium backup.
I also have downloaded the Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3 Rom for my phone can i flash this while i am on JB Custom Rom and go back to Gingerbread Stock.
Thank You for your Patience :good: and any help would be great.
sanketss84 said:
Scenario 1 : Update Gingerbread Rooted To JellyBean Custom Rom [4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2][/COLOR]
My query is can i directly flash the ICS / JB Custom Roms to my rooted [Gingerbread 2.3.3 Stock + CWM Recovery 4.0.1.4.]
using CWM Recovery
Query for Flashing Procedure for the the JB Custom Rom
[Very Important and i am super confused and stuck here]
Will it flash the respective JB Custom Rom [be it 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2]
OR
Do i need to first install Stock JB Firmware/ROM for GT-I9100, Root It , Install CWM and then Flash the JB Custom Rom.
Query for the Flashed JB Custom Rom[/FONT]
Will the flashed JB Custom ROM have the root
Will the flashed JB Custom ROM have the CWM Recovery
Do all Custom Roms have its own kernel
Do all Custom roms also have CWM Recovery or will flashing a new Custom Rom install a new updated CWM Recovery or i will have the same CWM 4.0.1.4 no new CWM Recovery will be there.
Can i restore my GB backup TitaniumBackup Recoverydata to the new flashed JB Custom Rom
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1. You can flash the custom JB ROM directly via CWM (no need to flash stock JB). Just be sure to do a full wipe (factory reset) before you flash JB.
2. Yes, custom ROMs are rooted, and have CWM recovery (some may have TWRP recovery). They have their own kernels too. Ur current kernel and recovery will be replaced by those in the Custom ROM.
3. You can restore ur Titanium backups to the new ROM. But I would not recommend restoring system app data. Also, some restored apps may not work properly.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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sanketss84 said:
Scenario 2 : Downgrade from Jellybean 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Custom Rom To Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3
Is this possible ?
Note
I already mentioned that i have taken ClockWorkMod Recovery Backup of my rooted Gingerbread 2.3.3 can i directly use that to restore the Gingerbread backup while i am on a JB Custom Firmware. I can restore the rest of the data using my backed up data in Titanium backup.
I also have downloaded the Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3 Rom for my phone can i flash this while i am on JB Custom Rom and go back to Gingerbread Stock.
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Yes, it is possible to downgrade to GB, either by flashing stock GB firmware, or restoring a CWM backup that you made.
P.S. Official stock JB firmware has been released for India today. And do not flash ICS 4.0.4 (there is risk of eMMC Brickbug issue).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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sanketss84 said:
Thank You for your Patience :good: and any help would be great.
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Ur always welcome! Happy to help a fellow Hindustani..:thumbup:
Still, I would recommend you avoid posting such long and exhausting questions. Most people wouldn't bother reading them all. And most of the questions you asked are already answered in various posts in this forum.
I too had the same questions when I started out. A few simple searches on XDA answered them for me..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hi Neo.
Thanks for all your answers.
And i will keep this thread updated with my journey.
Heading to download the stock JB rom for India just for archival purpose.
Will take a backup of the CFA folder in the root directory just for safety purpose.
Stock Roms are supposed to be flashed using ODIN [PDA] and
Custom Roms can be flashed using CWM Recovery right ?
sanketss84 said:
Will take a backup of the CFA folder in the root directory just for safety purpose.
Stock Roms are supposed to be flashed using ODIN [PDA] and
Custom Roms can be flashed using CWM Recovery right ?
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Yes, Odin for stock and CWM for custom.
U meant EFS folder right? That's a very good idea! Forgot to tell u about that! :thumbup:
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
U meant EFS folder right? That's a very good idea! Forgot to tell u about that! :thumbup:
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Yes the "EFS" folder.
Roms i will be trying are as follows.
JellyBam 5.20 [JB 4.2.1]
JellyBam 7.10 [JB 4.2.2]
PandroidAndroid 3.0 [JB 4.2.1]
Resurrection Remix v3.1.2 Jelly Bean AOKP M1 [JB 4.1.2]
Vanilla RootBox 3.9.1 Stable
sanketss84 said:
Yes the "EFS" folder.
Roms i will be trying are as follows.
JellyBam 5.20 [JB 4.2.1]
JellyBam 7.10 [JB 4.2.2]
PandroidAndroid 3.0 [JB 4.2.1]
Resurrection Remix v3.1.2 Jelly Bean AOKP M1 [JB 4.1.2]
Vanilla RootBox 3.9.1 Stable
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Good luck!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Doing a Factory Reset wont wipe my clockworkmod backup data right ?
though i have taken a backup on my PC.
sanketss84 said:
Doing a Factory Reset wont wipe my clockworkmod backup data right ?
though i have taken a backup on my PC.
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Nope. Factory reset only deletes user data like downloaded apps, contacts, messages, call history, apn, settings, bookmarks, calendar, etc. Formatting SD card or external SD would delete ur CWM backup.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
How can i get updated clockworkmod recovery currently am on 4.0.1.4, is it via rom manager.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
sanketss84 said:
How can i get updated clockworkmod recovery currently am on 4.0.1.4, is it via rom manager.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Why do u need updated CWM? U can use the one u already have.
I would advise against using ROM Manager, as many people have reported issues while using it to flash CWM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Log April 4 2013
Jellyback 5.2.0 and Back to Gingerbread 2.3.3
Installed Jellybam 5.2.0 (JB 4.2.1) successfully
The JellyBam Rom had its own ClockWorkModRecovery 6.XXXX , took a backup of the installed rom.
It was eating my battery like anything, also the external memory card was no more in the original path "sdcard/external_sd".
It was sort of draining my battery at super speeds.
Lucky for me it has Clockworkmodrecovery after taking a backup i restored back the old Gingerbread Rom and prayed that it gets restored.
Back on my Stock Gingerbread for now.
Query
Now suppose if some rom has TWRP will i be able to restore my CWM Nandroid backup using it.
Also If some rom has TWRP can i replace that with CWM somehow ?
And do not flash ICS 4.0.4 (there is risk of eMMC Brickbug issue).
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I checked my phone using the "eMMC Check" app and it does say that my yes for the brick bug.
Is this brick bug associated with ICS 4.0.4 Stock and Custom Roms only or other 4.0.X roms as well.
Also does this brick bug associated with any Custom JB Rom flashing via CWM Recovery.
sanketss84 said:
I checked my phone using the "eMMC Check" app and it does say that my yes for the brick bug.
Is this brick bug associated with ICS 4.0.4 Stock and Custom Roms only or other 4.0.X roms as well.
Also does this brick bug associated with any Custom JB Rom flashing via CWM Recovery.
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Brickbug is only for STOCK ICS 4.0.4 firmwares with STOCK kernels. Once u switch to a custom kernel and CWM recovery, u can be safe.
As for ur previous query regarding TWRP, I will need to read up on that..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Brickbug is only for STOCK ICS 4.0.4 firmwares with STOCK kernels. Once u switch to a custom kernel and CWM recovery, u can be safe.
As for ur previous query regarding TWRP, I will need to read up on that..
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Thanks for the brickbug info.
Kindly let me know about replacing twrp with Cwm and vice versa.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
And you can't research this stuff yourself why exactly ? One day Immortalneo is going to get sick of spoonfeeding you like he has been over the past day, and nobody else is going to do it. What are you going to do when that happens ? (Hint: You'll need to do what everyone else here does & search/read/learn for yourself. The sooner you do that, the better for you).
MistahBungle said:
And you can't research this stuff yourself why exactly ? One day Immortalneo is going to get sick of spoonfeeding you like he has been over the past day, and nobody else is going to do it. What are you going to do when that happens ? (Hint: You'll need to do what everyone else here does & search/read/learn for yourself. The sooner you do that, the better for you).
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Agreed , Thanks everyone , will figure it out.
I will post queries which are really causing a serious problem and am not able to figure out.
How to figure out before flashing a custom rom if it has CWM Recovery or TWRP.
Do any custom roms have TWRP, i read most of the roms description pages but i did not find any mention of CWM/TWRP.
I would want to stick with Custom Roms having CWM Recovery only.
sanketss84 said:
How to figure out before flashing a custom rom if it has CWM Recovery or TWRP.
Do any custom roms have TWRP, i read most of the roms description pages but i did not find any mention of CWM/TWRP.
I would want to stick with Custom Roms having CWM Recovery only.
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That's because most ROMs come with CWM. TWRP is usually flashed separately.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Whats the difference between the
Galaxy S II Original Android Development
and
Galaxy S II Android Development
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15785753
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hi guys,
At the beginning of this year, I flashed the phone from vr 3.0 to ics:-
Rom: ICS
And' ver: 4.1.2
Baseband: i9100XXLS6
Kernel: 3.0.31-462349 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 6 02:42:23 KST 2012
Build No: JSO54K.I9100XXLSJ
It ran okay, although now and again the phone would freeze for a couple of seconds, but then continue working fine. But over the last month it has developed the following problems:-
1. Freezes and reboots on a regular basis
2. On many occasions after reboot, battery goes from a good 90% to suddenly 10-20%
3. Even with a different battery from a friend's s2, the phone still does freeze/lock.
I have ordered a brand new battery (2000mAh) from orange, but whilst i'm waiting for that to arrive, I would like to reflash to whatever you can recommend. I want to preferably go back to the latest orange brand fw and see if that resolves the problem.
Could you please clarify the following for me?:-
1. How do i fully backup everything (excluding rom!!) and how do i restore it?
2. Is the latest Orange FW Version 4.0.3 which was released on jan 2013?
3. Once reflashed, how do i root it too?
Thanks
wowandroid said:
1. How do i fully backup everything (excluding rom!!) and how do i restore it?
2. Is the latest Orange FW Version 4.0.3 which was released on jan 2013?
3. Once reflashed, how do i root it too?
Thanks
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1. U can use Titanium Backup to fully backup all ur apps and their data. As for ur personal info (like contacts, messages), u can find many apps in the Playstore (like Super Backup).
2. Check sammobile.com to see.
3. There are many guides here on how to root ur device. Different firmwares have different methods. So I can't really say which unless I know what ur gonna flash.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thanks very much immortalneo.
I checked the sammobile.com site and found the I9100PBVLPE_I9100PORALPE_ORA to be the latest firmware for my orange uk mobile, which i believe is ICS 4.0.3 fw. Now how would i root this fw?
wowandroid said:
Thanks very much immortalneo.
I checked the sammobile.com site and found the I9100PBVLPE_I9100PORALPE_ORA to be the latest firmware for my orange uk mobile, which i believe is ICS 4.0.3 fw. Now how would i root this fw?
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Yes, it is the latest firmware. You can root it easily using ExynosAbuse (search again).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
thats absolutely brilliant! thanks!
btw, i can't use titanium backup as the phone has not been rooted, so i'm using super backup to backup all apps, sms, contacts etc.
i will let you know if i have any issue
hi again mate,
i managed to reflash the original 4.0.3 fw onto the s2 and although this seems slower than previous ics, i guess i'll have to try it out and see how it goes.
i've ran into a problem with ExynosAbuse though. When i click on "root device", it says "FAILURE: Could not root device". Any ideas why? what fix should i use?
Also what is a fast firmware that doesn't have too much bloatware and allows a good battery life?
Hi again,
First of all, I would like to say thanks for all the help and advice. I really appreciate it.
After flashing the orange stock rom, I found that the phone was still freezing, rebooting and battery losing it's charge. I have now got a new battery for it and that has resolved these issues which i'm very happy about.
Unfortunately, the phone is still jerky and even my new budget ZTE Blade III seems to be more faster/smoother than the S2!!
I have tried numerous roms and they all seem to be jerky.
I want to know the following please:-
1. Could it be a ram/cpu issue?
2. What rom would you say puts the least pressure on ram/cpu? Can you recommend one?
3. How do i put on the recommended rom? Odin or a different method?
Thanks!
BUMP!
1) Maybe.
2) No. Rom recommendations/threads are forbidden here:-
A) Because there's hundreds of them on here already.
B) Your experience of a rom or kernel will not be the same as mine due to different phone setup & use.
B) Given how easy it is to flash roms & kernels/backup/restore with CWM once you've rooted your phone, there's no excuse for you to not try out a bunch of roms until you find one that works well for you. If you try a rom & you find you don't like it, you restore a backup of your previous setup in 5 minutes & either try another rom or stick to your previous setup.
3) The flashing instructions for a given rom will be on the first page of the thread devoted to that rom. Most custom roms are flashed via CWRecovery, a few have Odin flashable versions. Most stock roms on the other hand are Odin flashable, tho people here have also made CWM flashable versions of some stock roms.
The advice is to read read read read read read. Not doing so is the number 1 cause of busted phones on here.
Thanks very much MistahBungle.
You see, I've already tried loads of roms and I get the same problem, i.e. the phone apps work flawlessly, but there is a lag when i scroll through the home screens. I thought it might be the bloated orange stock rom, so tried villianrom, neatrom and many others. I tried to also clear the ram, just incase it's a lack of memory issue, but had no luck.
Can you recommend anything else?
*coughs*
Didn't read 2) eh ? No. I won't recommend you a rom. Because it may not solve your problems & you won't have the same experience as me.
Edit - Oh. Right. 'Other' recommendations. Well, the lag you're talking about (in my experience) seems to often be kernel related. Perhaps try a bunch of kernels rather than roms ? 'Clearing' ram will often make system lag worse. Android does a pretty good job at memory management, so there's no need to 'clear ram'. You may notice that Android often doesn't leave a lot of 'free' ram, this is by design. It tends to reserve free ram for 'itself'/system processes in case it needs it at short notice, this is somewhat normal.
sorry mate, i think you've misread what i'm asking...i'm not asking for a rom recommendation, but i want to know if there is anything i could do to improve the scroll lag/jerk effect?
Yep - read my edit.
Good idea, thanks very much. Although i assumed that a stock rom would have a good kernel.
Is it hard to install a kernel on an unrooted phone? FYI, I plan to install Neatrom (apps removed) it comes with Kernel: XWLSS-v5.00.4-PhilZ. Don't know if this is any good???
Some kernels have Odin flashable versions, some not. Personally speaking, I'd prefer rooted & flash via CWRecovery because its easy.
Can't speak for that particular kernel, never tried it. Never tried the rom either.
Cheers buddy.
Hopefully once i flashed Neatrom using Odin, then i should be able to root it.
wowandroid said:
Cheers buddy.
Hopefully once i flashed Neatrom using Odin, then i should be able to root it.
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FYI, u don't need to root NeatRom, as it is already rooted.
And Philz kernel is the stock kernel itself. If you want to try a different kernel than stock, try Siyah or Dorimanx.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
sounds way too complicated to change the kernel as i've never done it.
if i install neatrom and assuming it's still giving me problems, how do i change it's kernel to the ones you've mentioned?
wowandroid said:
sounds way too complicated to change the kernel as i've never done it.
if i install neatrom and assuming it's still giving me problems, how do i change it's kernel to the ones you've mentioned?
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No no.. its not at all complicated.. just make sure u don't flash the wrong kernel, that's all (read instructions carefully)
If ur on NeatRom (which has a custom CWM recovery), its very easy:
1. Download the correct custom kernel (in zip format) from XDA.
2. Copy it to ur phone.
3. Boot into CWM recovery.
4. Flash the kernel zip (just like flashing a custom rom).
5. Wipe cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions in recovery.
6. Reboot.
7. Give the new kernel a few days to settle.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thanks so much immortalneo. I know some of us noobs will bang on about the same issues, again and again, but it's just a jungle out there with the choice of roms etc. Also i want is the least bloated rom and smooth screen etc.
Now i know i've may have already asked this earlier, but immortalneo, would you know which kernel is known to have fast speed?
My friend wants to install CM10 on her phone, but I'm not experienced with her phone. Can I use ROM manager to install recovery? She has root.
jrk190 said:
My friend wants to install CM10 on her phone, but I'm not experienced with her phone. Can I use ROM manager to install recovery? She has root.
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If her phone is rooted. Then flash Cm10 from Recovery and gapps too after doing full wipe. And reboot.
It's simple.
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Sweet. I've used ROM manager for my sister's Tab 7 2.0, and it worked perfectly, I just don't want to kill my friend's phone! I forgot how to use ODIN and Fastboot, so I'm feeling lazy. The Droid Bionic I have isn't like that.
Do I have to flash any radios?
I would suggest avoiding ROM manager as it has been reported to mess up your recovery in the S2.
Flash a custom kernel instead.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
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jrk190 said:
Do I have to flash any radios?
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U can flash radios (or modems) if you need to, but most ROMs come with their own modems which should work pretty well indeed.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
Also, what SGS2 variant are we talking about (model number) ? You may well be in the wrong forum (given the I9100 wasn't sold in the US by carriers), last thing you want is inaccurate advice.
I was in the right thread, she's from Turkey! I used ROM manager, installed recovery and Cyanogenmod. I forgot the radios, but she got those flashed.
Pro tip: Stay away from Rom Manager on the I9100. If you/she continues to use it, it will eventually either break recovery and/or cause bootloop, requiring an Odin flash to fix. The advice is to uninstall Rom Manager, CWRecovery has everything you need.