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Hey there. I have my Galaxy SII for almost 2 years now, and remain very happt with it.
Thing is recently I upgraded from latest WanamLite ROM based on 4.1.2 JB to stock JB from Nordic countries.
My phone was somewhat slow before, but now I updated it's even slower. Opening apps takes longer than always did, opening up screen, clicks, everything! It's lagging a LOT!
I believe I did everything properly, doing all wipes, etc etc. It's running on around 550 MB RAM, so I guess it's ok, as it's always been near that for stock roms.
What could possibly make this happen? How can I fix? If I totally erase my cell, restore to factory settings and all that crap, would it help?
Thanks for any help!!!
ghnogueira said:
Hey there. I have my Galaxy SII for almost 2 years now, and remain very happt with it.
Thing is recently I upgraded from latest WanamLite ROM based on 4.1.2 JB to stock JB from Nordic countries.
My phone was somewhat slow before, but now I updated it's even slower. Opening apps takes longer than always did, opening up screen, clicks, everything! It's lagging a LOT!
I believe I did everything properly, doing all wipes, etc etc. It's running on around 550 MB RAM, so I guess it's ok, as it's always been near that for stock roms.
What could possibly make this happen? How can I fix? If I totally erase my cell, restore to factory settings and all that crap, would it help?
Thanks for any help!!!
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Have you tried custom roms? I would recommend RootBox. It's very fast with loads of things to customize.
And I would recommend doing a full wipe.. You can use titanium backup to backup and restore your apps and settings
Yeah, I DO use Titanium. It's very handful!
By full wipe you mean the factory reset thing on settings?
I'll check on this ROM you talk about... thanks.
ghnogueira said:
Yeah, I DO use Titanium. It's very handful!
By full wipe you mean the factory reset thing on settings?
I'll check on this ROM you talk about... thanks.
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The wipe Data / Factory Reset in cwm recovery right before you flash the rom
Yep, already did that before flashing the stock ROM
ghnogueira said:
Yep, already did that before flashing the stock ROM
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Ok. Well if you want to try RootBox it might solve your issue. You can also try a custom kernel to over clock your cpu/gpu too
Can you please tell me what's RootBox?
ghnogueira said:
Can you please tell me what's RootBox?
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It's a custom ROM for our phones.
Signature
Sent from my Samsung GT-i9100M
ROM NeatRom Lite 4.3 XWLSD
Kernel: Philz 4.87.6 XWLSE (fixed)
Mods:
23 Fancy Toggles blue w/rt clock
Automatic Call Recorder
NeatRom Boot Animation
NeatRom Lockscreen button
Fixes
MW & Ripple Lockscreen On/Off fix
ghnogueira said:
Can you please tell me what's RootBox?
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It's a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38984939
OK! I'll try it out. Thanks
A link to the thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29570689
Signature
Sent from my Samsung GT-i9100M
ROM NeatRom Lite 4.3 XWLSD
Kernel: Philz 4.87.6 XWLSE (fixed)
Mods:
23 Fancy Toggles blue w/rt clock
Automatic Call Recorder
NeatRom Boot Animation
NeatRom Lockscreen button
Fixes
MW & Ripple Lockscreen On/Off fix
If you have any questions, not development related, you can ask them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38993947
mmmm... I'll be honest... you might think bad of me, but I kinda like Samsung's launcher =o I'm not much keen on Android's pure version
If you're looking for a good working wipe script try this http://d-h.st/sqo
It will not wipe any of your items on either internal or external sd cards.
and here is a link for rom's all linked back to xda http://www.galaxys2roms.com/
Having the same problem
I am having the same problem as the OP where the phone is lagging a lot in all its functions. But my phone is not rooted and I don't want to root it yet as it is still under Samsung Original Warranty for a few months more. Can someone here still suggest me a solution? because the slowness is now fast getting onto my nerves! I can't even type a sentence properly without lags. :crying:
I am using JB 4.1.2
akrsam said:
I am having the same problem as the OP where the phone is lagging a lot in all its functions. But my phone is not rooted and I don't want to root it yet as it is still under Samsung Original Warranty for a few months more. Can someone here still suggest me a solution? because the slowness is now fast getting onto my nerves! I can't even type a sentence properly without lags. :crying:
I am using JB 4.1.2
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Don't want to root?
Ur solution is simple:
Factory reset.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Don't want to root?
Ur solution is simple:
Factory reset.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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How shall I go about backing up stuff before I factory reset the device?
akrsam said:
How shall I go about backing up stuff before I factory reset the device?
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Use apps from the Playstore (like Super Backup).
U can also try backing up app data using Helium (previously Carbon) backup.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
strictly.mobile said:
If you're looking for a good working wipe script try this http://d-h.st/sqo
It will not wipe any of your items on either internal or external sd cards.
and here is a link for rom's all linked back to xda http://www.galaxys2roms.com/
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This wipe script was recommended to me too.....I'm just a bit concerned about it....I did some digging and found that the source for it was a forum for a different phone (can't remember which one).....the question was asked (in that forum) "would it work on different phones?" And the reply was "probably not as other phones have different partition structures".....
Can @strictly.mobile please confirm or deny this.....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
@keithross39
I'm not too sure of the source or if it will work on any other phone but that link will work on our s2 thou I would highly recommend using this alternative from Hawkerpaul hope that helps.
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.
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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
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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
Please Read and Help please..
I had a problem with my galaxy s2 so I had to flash my ROM again
I flashed the JellyBam Rom v.7 without wiping and it didnt work
so I tried to full wipe and then install it again - didnt work.
I dont know what to do now, a messege is poping up when I turn the phone saying the Setup Wizard stopped working, and another popup saying the google.process.gapps stopped working
What should I do ?
Nandroid bk up? Do that
Try wipe cache then advanced wipe dalv cache
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
I tried it didnt help I guess I haven't done the nandroid backup
Is there any Rom I can flash from Odin and it will work ?
If there is a stock Jellybean of samsung it would be great
Go to sammobile they have the firmware. Any other than 4.0.4 Nandroid should work. Did you make one. Have u Tryed fixing permissions . What did you do to your phone before is went funny.
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
Look I will tell you exactly what I have done:
I had a JellyBam Rom, kinda old version
My friend got into the parandroid I chose 'Tablet' (Yeah he is stuipd.)
Then the troubles started. The device havent booted on so I installed the new JellyBam version without wiping
then it booted bot a bunch of errors accured so I had to do a full wipe (factory, then chache and then dalvik) and then I installed the Rom again
And here we are.
Should I flash Gapps now ?
Dose it work now if so yes install gapps. You have the right gapps for that rom?
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
It loades on a black screen with those errors I mentioned on the first messege
And I got gapps for jeally bean.. I dont think that there are any special gapps for the JellyBam Rom
Gapps has dif versions ie 4.1.2 4.2.2 ect. Go to cwm don't do full wipe just cache and dalv then fix permissions see if works then do gapps. Get rom working first. Maybe good idea to ask on jellybam thread.
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
Look the Rom is kinda working i mean that It loads
But after is loads there are 2 notifications - one about gapps who stopped working and one about Setup Wizard
I treid what you said.. didnt work
What is jellybam? 4.1.2 ect? What gapps have you installed? Mix gapps will cause probs like what you have now. Do full wipe and install rom. Then wipe cache and dalv. Don't install gapps. Then should work then find right gapps Or look to see If your rom and gapps match. You have upgraded your rom yes? You must upgrade gapps too most of the time.
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
What model of phone have you got exactly.You should be posting that.
.....and dont say sgh-t989 as this isnt the forum for you.
Lol didn't think of that. You want to take it from here? Pls :thumbup:
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
ansrewwrightt said:
Lol didn't think of that. You want to take it from here? Pls :thumbup:
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
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No thanks.
Galaxy SII.. Sorry for being such a pain in the ass
I have already full wiped and installed Rom without installing gapps
http://get.jellybam.com/ - this is the jellybam site, it was better few months ago I dont know what happened to the site
After doing full wipe and installing the JellyBam Rom I havent installed gapps.. If I would do it now would it help ?
Maybe its better to just flash a new Rom through Odin ? What new Roms can be flashed through Odin ?
Flash the rom without gapps and boot and see if any errors? You have a gt i9100 I guess. The rom is for a gt i9100?think your gapps is wrong. You need to think about doing a nandroid bk up and efs bk aswell. Get it working and bk up.
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
SexyTouch said:
Galaxy SII.. Sorry for being such a pain in the ass
I have already full wiped and installed Rom without installing gapps
http://get.jellybam.com/ - this is the jellybam site, it was better few months ago I dont know what happened to the site
After doing full wipe and installing the JellyBam Rom I havent installed gapps.. If I would do it now would it help ?
Maybe its better to just flash a new Rom through Odin ? What new Roms can be flashed through Odin ?
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Dude, there are various different "Galaxy SII" models. When somebody says model they want exact model number. Check under battery.
JellyBAM comes with gapps included, so no need to flash that.
Installation steps (from their website):
Download JellyBam*for your device.
Place the downloaded zip in your internal SDCard.
Reboot the phone into recovery.
If it’s the first time you install JellyBam:
Select wipe data / factory reset,
Go into advanced tab and select wipe dalvik cache,
Go into mount and storage tab and select format /system.
If you are updating your existing JellyBam build, skip the previous step.
Select install zip from sdcard and select the downloaded JellyBam build zip.
Flash it and reboot your device.
It will take from 2 to 10 minutes to run (only the first time) so, be patient!
Enjoy JellyBam.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
AFAIK, JellyBAM comes with gapps included, so no need to flash that.
Thought it was.
Gt i9100
Alliance v7.2
Dorimanx8.11.1
Xxls8
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Either the OP got his device model wrong, or downloaded the wrong JellyBAM ROM, or needs to use a rom wipe/nuke script.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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).
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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
Section here
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Whats the difference between the
Galaxy S II Original Android Development
and
Galaxy S II Android Development
Section here
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15785753
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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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?